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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07
FAST FIRE HORSES,
The Quickest Ones in the World Are in
Kansas city.

F. S. Dellenbaugh writes of "The
| Quick Horse" in st. Nicholas, his ar
ticle telling of the training of horses
for the fire department. Mr.. Dellen-
baugh says:
The quickest horses in the world
were at one time in Kansas City, at
the headquarters of its fire depart
ment, directly under the office of the
Chief, Mr. George G. Hale. To Mr..
Hale's genius, more than to any other
factor, the quick horse owned his first
development; for Mr.. Hale is the in
ventor of the earliest swinging -har-
ness-which made the quick horse
possible. When Mr.. Henry NJ. Stan
ley and his wife were in this country,
they witnessed an exhibition drill of
Che Kansas City Fire Department.
The drill SO impressed the visitors
that an account of it was published in
London journal, and this English
article brought an invitation to Mr..
Hale to visit England as the represen-
tative of the American Fire Service
at the international Fire Tournament.
Mr.. Hale and picked corps went
w Lug iiiu, tdhluS Will tueu uue re-
markably quick horses ''Joe" and
Dan" and they became world-fam-
Gus. AS the quickest harnessing time
of the London Fire Brigade Is one
minute, seventeen and one-half sec
onds, and the Kansas City horses were
harnessed in one and three-quarter
seconds, and were out of the engine
house in less than ei9ht seconds, there
could be no competition. In Kansas
City, four fine bays were harnessed to
the ok-and-ladder truck almost as
quickly as even Joe and Dan could
jump into their harnesses. 1t was a
pretty sight to see these four we'll
kept horses spring to their places at
the stroke of the gong, and in two or
three seconds stand ready to run with
the apparatus. Joe was killed by an
accident; but Dan, with a new mate,
is still in service, and as quick as
ever.
The record for quickest time from
the engine-house to the throwing of
water on the fire is held by Kansas
City company. In this instance the
horses were harnessed, a run of 2194
feet Ia little less than half mile) was
made, and water thrown from the
hose in the wonderfully brief time of
one minute, thirty-one and one-half
seconds
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07
FIELDS OF ADVENTURE.
THRILLING INCIDENTS AND DARING
DEEDS ON LAND AND SEA.

A Close CaIl-Nip and Tuck Between Two
Miners and Mountain Lion-An In
dian Girls Daring 1iide-A Long
Coast and Cold Plunge by n Bicyciist.
A number Of sportsmen were re-
Gently talking over the good times
they had had duck shooting last fall,
when the conversation turned on hunt.
ing big game in the West. Some
thrilling adventure was related by
every one N the group but an elderly
man, and he in turn was asked for o
story.
81 don't suppose" began the silent
man, 'that any of you young fellows
ever ran across mountain lion, as
they are becoming rather scarce now
in the West. But early in the tifties,
when first went to Colorado to hunt
for gold, these animals were quite
numerous. 1 recall on one occasion
having little adventure with q lion
that almost scared me ont of my wits.
With partner | was working O claim
In the mountains near Ouray, and one
day before the very cold weather of
the winter set in we both went to tcwu
to get some supplies, leaving our little
cabin on the mountain side alone.
''It came on to. snow so hard soon
after we arrived in Ouray that we did
not get chance to return to our
claim for three days. On our return
journey we noticed as we were climb
ing the hills the tracks of n mountain
lion leading toward our cabin. Pres
emily, however, as we got nearer and
nearer to our little home. we lost the
track of the animal, and the sight of
an open window, which had been care
fully closed on our departure for town,
caused us to forget all about the lion
and its presence.
'Well, l he'd reached the window
and was just about to put my head into
the apartment when there came ter
rible growl and the next instant great
yellow body sprang through the open
ing right on my back, its claws catch
ing my buckskin coat and ripping it
open to my waist, turning me COM
pletely over and into the snow. Ny
parner took the dangerous situation in
at glance and whipped out his gun.
Then the Internal lion turned on him,
making fearful leap in his direction.
Before he could5fire the infuriated
beast was upon him, and, seizing him
by the slack of his coat, shook him as
though he were but a rat. I was on
my feet by this time, and drawing my
revolver, I sneaked up and put bull
let right through his head The ami
NAL groaned and fell back dead and
my partner drew his breath freely once
more. 1t was close call, but neither
of us was hurt, and the lions skin in
another week was serving as rug at
the foot of my bunk"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07
A Train-Robbing Story.

The drummer had just finished read
ing a story of train hold-up and let
his newspaper fall into his lap
81 had rather romantic experience
once with train robbers" he said,
(which think won't ever forget.
had been laid up sick for a week at a
tavern in Kansas town and my at
tendant had been very sweet and
gentle girl, who was relative of the
landlords. She was such nice girl
that was in no hurry to get we'll, and
while I was putting it off oil could
was as industriously putting on the
chains Of love. At the end Of ten days
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07
The Modern Shark.

The modern shark is deteriorating.
In ages gone by there were ferocious
sharks, such as would make a mouth
full of you without blinking, seventy
feet in length, Plenty of their teeth
have been found which are five
inches long, whereas the biggest of
the teeth belonging to sharks that
exist at the present day are one and o
half inches long.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07

S--SO s'oou rounu tne
immense heap
in attitudes denoting various degrees
OF impatience.
l apologized.
1t is of no consequence, said Lady
Warrington, in u tone signifyiug it
was of the greatest Mollie shook her
head at me and smiled.
looked at the two ladies and the
French maid, aud then I looked at the
miniature mountain.
THE brougham is only seated for
two" limited.
Celeste can walk, said Lady Man
nington.
81 shall be glad of her company" I
responded, politely.
Lady Warrington glanced at me
doubtfully. perhaps she could
manage by the coachman," she sug-
gested.
"His wife is most particular" in
terposed quickly.
II should prefer to walk, mamma, ="
said Mollie, with an air of much good
nature.
perhaps that will be best" Lady
Huntington conceded reluctantly.
81 am sure Of it," indorsed hearth
ly.
"If only your aunt had sent the
Lady Warrington began
aggrievedly.
1T was most careless OF her." I
admitted in-tantly. L Icaught MolIie's
eye. She has curious way of smil-
ing at nothing.
SO Mollie and I started to walk
over the crisp snow. Just outside the
station helped her over the stile.
"We may as well take the short cut, :"
I observed; sit is not so very much
longer, and l have so much to say to
you"
"What about?" asked Mollie.
hesitated. "It is about friend
of mine" 1 replied at length.
"Ohr"
she is in the deuce of o mess"
began confdentiaily. 81 want your
help"
"What can I do?" asked Mollie,
opening her eyes.
"You can advise me-" I replied,
taking courage ga woman's wit"
Mollie was pleased. go on, Mr..
Trevor"
81 fear you will think my friend
particularly foolish" 1 said SORROW
fully.
Every likely" replied Mollie, in
differently.
81 assure you he has many good
points. But it happened a girl want
ed to marry him.
What" exclaimed Mollie.
81 can't think what she saw in
him." replied uncomfortably.
"I hope" said Mollie, "you are not
going to tell me anything that is not
proper"
"Oh, no." I replied earnestly.
"The girl was quite respectable"
"Shs could not have been quite
nice," said Mollie decisively.
L stopped to test tie strength of the
ice over pool.
81 have seen her look quite nice," 1
remarked thoughtfully.
you know her?" asked Mol,ie
quickly.
"Oh, yes. 1t wasn't really the girl
who wanted to marry my friend; it
was her mother. L mean the mother
wanted the girl to marry my friend,
hope make myself clear"
II don't think that improves mat
ters," retortel Mollie.
"5he had a large family of daugh-
ters, L explained
go on" said Mollie, with Sc
vereiy judicial air.
MY friend was in love with another
girl-a really nice girl. In fact, q
quite splendid girl. One of the very
BEST" | said, kidding
"You know that girl, too?" asked
Mollie, little coldly.
"Ye-es."
"Well?"
my friend was staying at country
house, and so were both the girl and
her mother, and she"
''Who?" asked Mollie.
''The girl whose mother wanted hei
to marry him. I do hope 1 am clear
She got him into o quiet corner, and
somehow or other my friend found ou+
! she had hold Of his hand. IL dom
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07

A municipal council in France has
ordered its proceedings to be reported
by phonograph. Should the expedient
prove successful, shorthand writing
will be dispensed with.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07
Powder Mill Bricks,

Bricks made of plaster-o of-paris and
cork are now used in the construction
of powder mills. In case of explosion
they offer slight resistance and are
broken to atoms
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07
They Think In Millions.

The London Bankers Clearing
House was established 125 years ago.
and last year nearly $4,000, 900, ,0G
passed through it. London's daily
bank business averages $125, 900, 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07
Women as Clerks.

OF the 10000 Washington Govern.
ment clerks, nearly one-third are wo.
men. who receive from 5000 to $500
yearly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07

New Zealand farmers now send
frozen cream 20 London, where it il
churned for butter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07

Only twenty FER cent. OF the mul-
ders committed yearly in America and
Europe are ever found out
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-07
THE OTHER GIRL.
. HEN I arrived

len I arrived
at the station,
Lady Manning
ton, Mollie and
t h 3 Ere II C h
mail had col
| e C tie d tn e ir
C h attels and
stood round the
immense heon
The times., 1898-10-18
GAME WARDEN KILLS A MAN.
He Had Attempted to Fire When
Caught Shooting.

Paterson, n. J., Oct. T7-Secunda Can
ova. twenty years old, of Barbour Street.
Haledon, was shot and instantly killed
in the woods of Manchester Saturday af-
ternoon by James L. Tooker. formerly ed
itor of the Perth Amboy Republican, and
now a New Jersey game warden. The
shooting was apparently done in self-de-
fense. Canova's body is in Hindle's
morgue. Tooker was arraigned and COM
mitted to the county Jail by Recorder
Senior. coroner's jury was impaneled.
Chief Game Warden Shriner, editor of
the Sunday Chronicle, of this city, has
recently been greatly annoyed by the
slaughter of robins by Italians. His en-
deavors to break up the practice not hav-
ing attained much success, to put stop
10 the depredations he brought two war
dens, James L. Tooker. of Perth Amboy,
and B. w. Brown, of Roselle. to the
neighborhood. The two beat up the Man
chester woods Saturday afternoon. and
caught two Italians in the act of shoot
ing robins. One of them was Canova.
When the deputies saw a bird drop to the
ground they advanced on the men, picked
up the dead robin and demanded the guns
of the hunters. Canova's companion
handed over his gun. but Canova made a
quick move and covered Tooker with his
weapon Tooker was the quicker of the
two, and drawing his revolver. shot Cam
ova through the heart. killing him in
stantly. Tooker gave himself up. and
seemed greatly grieved that he had killed
a man.
The times., 1898-10-18
CITY BREVITIEs.

large force OF men is engaged in lowering the
water pipes along the line of the City and Sub
urban Railroad, preparatory to the work of in,
stalling the new underground electric system on
the road.
Justice Hagner yesterday granted May A. Brooke
an absolute divorce rom her husband Albert G.
Brooke. Mrs. Brooke alleged desertion, ncn-sup-
port and incompatibility of temper.
In the case of Lamb against Lamb for divorce
Mrs. Lydia A. Lamb, the defendant, filed her an
swer yesterday, denying the charges made by her
husband Francis II. Lamb, and demanding strict
proof of each and every allegation made.
John Robbins yesterday filed suit for divorce
against his wife Isabella Robbins, alleging de-
sertion the cause for action. The parties were
married in Harrisburg, Pa, in 1887.
George W. Morgan yesterday filed suit for d.
yorce against his wife. Bette Morgan alleging
desertion and abandonment the grounds
Attorney Samuel d. Truitt yesterday filed a
motion for trial in the case of William
Proctor. who convicted in Criminal Court
No. last week, before Justice Bradley, of rob-
bing Miss Nellie Wallace OF $500 worth of dia-
monds.
The will OF Ellen Catharine Mcconnell, dated
December %, 1897, names Charles Warren Hills
and his wife, Elizabeth, executors of her estate
and to them and their heirs she leaves all her
property.
Thomas J. Hussey, alleged 10 be a deserter from
the Marine Corps arrested yesterday morn
ing by Policeman Ward, OF the Fifth Precinct
Capt Harrington requested Major Sylvester to
have the police look out for the man several days
ago.
The times., 1898-10-18
MEMORIAL TO GEORGE CLINTON.
A Tablet Erected to New YorI>'s
First Governor.


Kingston. n. Y, Oct. 1.-THE hand
some bronze tablet commemorative of
the Inauguration of George Clinton, first
governor of New York State. presented
to Ulster County by the Colonial Danes
of America. was unveiled Saturday aft
ernoon in the presence of a large COM
pany of representative DANES, Daugh-
ters of the Revolution. the board of su-
pervisors and prominent citizens and Wis
itors. The tablet is placed on the right
of the entrance to the historic old court
house, and the exercises were held on
the spot where Clinton was proclaimed
governor 12l years ago.
The tablet has an excellent portrait in
relief of Clinton, the seal of the Colo
nial Danes and an appropriate inscrip-
ton. Winert was the sculptor and Maui
rice ]. Power did the casting. Mrs
James w. Gerard, vice president gener-
al of the Colonial DANES, read the dedi-
catory address. William Warren Hop
pin read the address of presentation,
written by Mrs. Thomas Ward. anoth-
er vice president, who was detained Su-
pervisor Christopher N Dewitt spoke in
behalf of the county. After tho cere-
mony the guests had luncheon at the
home of Gen. Sharpe. his daughter, Mrs
Ira Davenport, being a member of the
Colonial DANES.
The times., 1898-10-18
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, Va. Oct. 1.-THE Virginia
State Council of the Junior Order United
American Mechanics will begin its four
teenth annual session in this city tomor-
row morning at o'clock Hon. George L.
Simpson. mayor, will welcome the dele
gartes on behalf Of the city, and State
Councillor Keeton Will respond.
A business session will follow, after
which the delegates will be photographed
at the postoffice building. At night a ban
quet will be rendered the visiting MEM
bers. a number of houses in the city
have been decorated in honor of the meet
ing.
On Wednesday the visiting Juniors will
be rendered an excursion to Mount Yer
non.
Alice. the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Poss, died last night of mem
branous Group. Tracheatomy was resort
ed to in an effort TO save the child but
the operation was not successful.
Michael Sullivan, the tramp who badly
frightened several ladies ty his persist
ent demands for money. ws,' sentenced
to ten days on the chain gang by Mayor
Simpson today.
The annual meeting Of the Heurich
/ Brewing Company, of Washington, was
held here this evening. The following
We're reelected a board of directors:
Chr Heurich. A b. Cappes. August
DaetZ. Charles c. Duncanson, Leon
Tobriner, Thomas Kirby, Charles Jacob
son. John W. Schaefer. and Charles
Meyer. A dividend of per cent was de-
clared
al
of Fairfax. died on Saturday, aged seven
ty-nine years
Rev. Father II. J. Cutler. pastor of st.
Mary's Church. who has been on a visit
to his old home in Ireland. sailed from
Queenstown on Saturday for America.
Thomas Burroughs. jr.. has accepted a
position with the Southern Railway Com
pany in Washington.
A. B. Davis left here today for King
George County, where tomorrow he will
be married to Miss Carrie Stuart.
The Southern Railway Company has
placed n Acknowledgements electric light
on one of its engines. Should the light
prove satisfactory all the locomotives of
the company will be equipped with them
Traffic on the Washington Southern
Railway through this city was delayed
this morning by the derailing of freight
ear on Fayette Street.
n. Mclean. of Del Ray, who was re-
ported to the police yesterday morning as
having disappeared, returned to his home
last night.
Sergt. John Solomon, colored. of the
Tenth United States Infantry, immunes,
now stationed at Lexington. Ky, is home
on a short leave of absence He says his
company, which is composed of Alexan-
drians. is the best in the regiment.
The police were requested today to look
out for Harry Grant, a twelve-year-old
colored boy, who has been missing from
his home. 10l6 Pendleton Street. for a
week. The hoy started for school on Mon
day morning last and his relatives have
not seen him since. He has sandy hair
and gray eyes.
a case of scarlet fever at 7O2 North Co.
lumbus Street was reported to the police
today.
The new county courthouse and the Jail
at Fort Myer Heights were inspected by
the county board of supervisors on Satur-
day.
The times., 1898-10-18
JOKE BETRAYED HIS CRIME
Fhcetiously Accused of EmbezzIe-
ment. Stone Promptly Confessed.


Oswego. n. Y. Oct I7.-Bit by bit in
Bank failure is working out tending to
show that the diae overy Of the wrong do
ing on the part cf the dead cashier was
not only unexpected. but that his confess
sion grew out of a slip of the tongue and
came as startling disclosure to the bank
examiner
Stone had been suffering with malaria
and had been ordered by his son, DIR.
Stone, TO rest few days at his home.
The cashier had given directions to an Of
flee boy that when the examiner arrived.
If he were not present to leave the bank
by the back door and come for him in a
cab. When Van Brockiin arrived on the
eventful Friday Stone was at home, but
in few moments he was at the bank
Its always a good thing to have the
cashier here, remarked the examiner, as
walked in.
The cashier gave an uneasy start, but
seeing the examiner was smiling, replied:
"Oh, we can get through so much the
sooner If you have the help of one ac-
quainted with the books
Stone left at the usual time that night.
but the examiner fingered, and in figuring
up column noticed a small discrepancy.
He thought 1t a slight error, but after
supper walked to the Stone residence and
in joking manner said: There's a def
cheney in the bank, Mr.. Stone"
He thought the cashier would laugh, but
instead he turned pale and asked: How
much is it?''
"A hundred thousand" said the bank
examiner facetiously.
You are wrong replied Stone: "it is
only S42.OOO.''
The effect can be imagined. There was
hasty examination of the books that re-
suited in closing the bank.
The times., 1898-10-18

The Supreme Commandery of America,
composed of the commanders of the 25l
lodges throughout the country. will hold
the principal meeting during the conven-
ton, and the Princes of Bagdad and Col
lege of Ancients will also hold separate
meetings.
Sixteen States, the District of Columbia,
and Canada will be represented in the
convocation, and the prospects are that
this will be the largest annual meeting in
the history of the organization.
The general business of the supreme
commandery will begin at $50 o'clock this
morning in the temple of the knights of
Malta, at No. 80 Pennsylvania Avenue
and afternoon sessions will be held each
day at 2:30.
The knights nt smoker.
About four hundred knights assembled
In the Temple on Pennsylvania Avenue
last night at smoker given for the en-
tertainment of the visitors. The hall was
decorated appropriately, and great enthu-
slasm was manifested by the delegates
over the speeches delivered.
The smoker was presided over by Su-
of the Capital City Commandery. of this
city, and r. B. Buckley. captain general
of the Columbia Commandery, acted as
secretary.
Speeches were delivered by Commander
Wilson, Supreme Grand Commander E.
W. Samuels. Past Supreme Commander
George II. Pierce. Supreme Capt. Gen.
G. H Hoffman, Past Grand Commander
]. W. Hicks, Past Commander G. c.
af 1aF
David l. Robinson, of Massachusetts.
Past Grand Commander George S. Jones,
of Massachusetts, Grand Commander Gill
of Minnesota. Representative S. W. Smith
and Past Grand Commander A. T. Hamil
ton.
One of the most impressive addresses
was that of Past Supreme Commander
Pierce. He referred to the remarkable
growth Of the order and its elevation to a
higher standard. He said that within a
period of less than ten years the order on
this continent had grown from a body of
about 500 men. located In four States. to a
membership of 5000 in sixteen States
Canada and the District of Columbia.
While great stress was laid upon the
fact that in the ancient days the member
ship of the fraternity was composed of
kings, princes and royalty. he said he had
far greater faith in the ability and ster-
ling qualities of the substantial middle
class of American freemen to lift Malta
up to its true ideal. In the present mem
bership. he declared, every business and
profession was represented. and there ap-
peared in this fact the best proof of the
universal character of the order which
had lived for $50 years. and it must GER
tainly have in 1t the principles of the
highest standard. else man would have
allowed it to perish long ago. In its his
tory of $50 years it had planted principles
of such an elevating character and so
necessary to the happiness of mankind
that its growth and perpetuity had be-
come an assured fact.
The other speakers addressed the meet
ing in a similar vein.
At the smoker the program for the pub
lie reception. which is to be held at the
National Rifles Armory. at S:3) o'c'ock
tonight. was announced. 1t is as follows:
Overture. march. during which grand
The times., 1898-10-18

w. Hicks, Grand Organizer George S.
Jones. Deputy Supreme Commander of
Rhode Island w. NJ. Macomber. Repre-
sentative at Large Waldron Smith, Past
Grand Co, IL andcr David l. Robinson.
Grand Commander Higgins, Sir NJ. S. x.
Hurl, Sirs Cornelius G. Jones, o. L. Cow
ing. w. A. Stone, Frank H Cook, B. A.
Gammons, ]. NJ Tabor. Companion Lee
Warren Newell, Richard Lane, Mr.. Dear
born, Companions Warren. Hutchinson
and Clark.
Other large delegations arrived from
Pennsylvania, Ohio and other States. Dr.
c. c. Pillsbury, of West Superior. and
John w. Brown. of Stevens Point. are
the delegates from Wisconsin, and F. f.
Casseday, c. b. Leigh. and Edward Gill
will represent Minnesota communicates.
At last years convention in Boston the
knights held a parade in Which three
thousand participated. 1t has not yet
been decided whether or not a parade
shall be held at this convocation, but it
The times., 1898-10-18
Arrest of an Anarchist Forger.

London. Oct, IA dispatch from VII
emma to the Central News says 1t was
found that the man Reg.en. arrested
at Troppau, Austrian siiesia, on satur-
day, on the charge of attempting to rass
forged bank of England notes. addressed
a message to a man known as Joski, in
Budapest. who has since been arrested.
Joskfs real name is Schwalbea- Forged
bank notes were found in Schwalbea's s
rooms, together with engraved plates and
other apparatus for forging notes. a let
ter, and an anarchistic paper 1t is be-
lieved that these spurious notss rave
been widely circulated through anar CHI
lists. A young Woman with whom
Schwalbea lived has been arrested as an
accomplice of the forger.