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the major did not speak except on business
 Not long after the affair of the locked door the special agent informed Col lector Jackson that the typewriter was incompetent and that he had no use for her. The Collector, suspecting nothing wrong, and not having heard of the amorous exploit of the major, ordered her discharged. Her friends at this juncture saw that it was their duty to reveal the truth and they told the Col lector the story of the persecution of the woman. They told him further that after she had rejected the majors advances the major cursed and sWore at her whenever they were alone, prob ably with the object of driving her from the office. They assured the Col lector that if he deprived the lady of her position he would become morally a party to crime.
 Colonel Jackson, without a moments hesitation, countermanded the order and advised the young woman to re- main where she was. In order to place her where the major could not abuse her without being heard and seen her typewriter was moved from the ma Jor's private office to the outer room, in which are the desks of Messrs. Gas saway, Vernon and Charming.
 The strangest part of the story is SSI lO bc lOlO lhdJOT N1OOT6 was VlS- ited by prominent friend of his em- ploye, lady, and was chided for his ungentlemanly actions. In response to her remonstrances he declared that he was infatuated with his typewriter and that he could not help making love to her.
 Former amorous episodes of the ma Jor have been common talk in the Gus tom-house for many months About two years ago the major had an au- burn-haired typewriter in his office and she complained to Collector Wise who assigned her to another department The matter was the subject of an in- Vestgation, but it is said the report was throttled before it could get start ed on the road to Washington. Only a lew months ago the major fell in love again. This time the object of his so- called affection was the typewriter of a prominent Federal official upstairs. She complained to her employer and refused to go to the majors office any more to assist him in his work
 There Is also a typewriter in Los An geles-but that is another story
 EX-Collector Wise does not love the major, and there are others Where lore the story of his multiple love is related in the corridors of the White House and in the hotels of Washington, and the wise men in politics say the affair will end in the departure of the major from the too-stimulating climate of California.
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Order of Elks, in the California Theater yesterday afternoon. The first Sunday in December of each year is set apart by the Elks for the purpose of paying tribute to the memory of members who have passed away during the preceding twelve months and the ceremonies of yesterday were but the carrying out of the annual programme Seldom, if ever, has the oc- casion been marked by such deep interest and thorough preparation. For the first time in the history of San Francisco. if not of the country Catholic priest was numbered among those who took part in the services conducted under the auspices of a secret order, the Rev. H. Ii. Wyman, the Paulist father, pastor of St. Mary's Church, delivering the invocation.
 The stage was simply but tastefully decorated with huge punches of white chrysanthemums, potted palms and smi- lax the latter also being gathered in fes- toons around the boxes and the proscen- ium arch Raised on a platform in the rear of the stage, so that 1t appeared to be standing among the rocks of it's native wilds was a magnificent specimen of the elk family, while at the front of the stage, it's spreading antlers forming a sort of frame for the altar, was an elk head of unusual size and beauty, with twelve cleo tric lamps placed on the separate tips. A white shaft fifteen feet high, made of chrysanthemums and bearing the inscrip- tion Lodge No. 3, F. B. o. E.,'' occupied a prominent position on the right of the stage.
 The theater was filled to overfiowing with members of the lodge and their friends and visiting Elks from abroad. On
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NOW FOR THE BATTLE. Mrs. Cordelia Botkin, Alleged Mur. deress, Goes to Trial Tn-Dau

The opening of the trial of Mrs Cordelia Botkin, charged with the murder of Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Deane, is set for this morning at 10 a. m. in Judge Carroll Cooks court. All the local witnesses have been notified to be present when the case is called. The fourteen Delaware wit nesses, who were expected to arrive last night, will not get here until tonight. as their train was delayed.
 As several days will be required to se cure a jury the case can proceed to- day Mrs. Botkin's attorneys say they will not seek any delay, and as the prose- ceed in all probability the drawing of the jurors will commence this morning.
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HISTORY OF THE CHURCH.
Dr. Spaulding Lectures on the Early
 History of Christianity.

Dr. Spaulding of the First Congregation al Church delivered an interesting lec- ture last night on the "History of the Church." He followed out the progress of Christianity from the organization of the church by Christ until the close of the third century, A. D.
 There are four phases in which the early history of the church may be most advantageously considered" he said. First, that 1t was one; second, that 1t was holy; third, that 1t was Catholic, and fourth, that it was apostolic"
 Dr. Spaulding then dealt at length with the advancement of religion in regard to each categorical division.
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the stage sat the officers of the lodge-Ex-- alted Ruler H. s. Manning, Esteemed Leading Knight John H. Wood, Esteemed Lecturing Knight James N. Odell, Secre- tary Harrison Houseworth, Treasurer H. S. Hagan, Chaplain William Jones, Els Weatherly, Inner Guard Herman Kohn, Orator W. H. L. Barnes. Brother F. A. Cutler and Rev: H. H. Wyman;,
 Beethoven's Funeral March," rendered by the orchestra, marked the opening Of the preliminary exercises, followed by a solo and chorus by the choir of the Tenn pie Emanu-El. Exalted Ruler Manning then opened the ceremonies according to the ritual of the order, all the members present participating. The programme In full was as follows:
 Orchestra, Funeral March. (Beethovenl: solo and chorus, Day of God set to music melody by E. J. Stark, directed by Wallace A. Sabin; solost Miss Daisy Cohn and Temple lodge; soprano solo, Ave Maria" Francis). Miss Ida Valerga; responses. officers of the 1Sdge openhs 1de st boeS su vaH): quartet, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, the Temple Quartet, MT. c. T. Wendell, first tenor; Dr. R. W. Smith, second tenor; MT. A. A; Batkin, first bass; MT. E. G. McBain, second bass; oration. Brother W. H. L. Barnes; solo. Prayer From Rienzi' CWagner), Brother Rhys Thomas: requiem, for three 'cellos and piano Popper). Messrs. Arthur Weiss, Theo- dore Mansfeat ;,,a FTann dtTennyson), Hon. F. J Murasky; solo, Re pentance' (Gounod). Miss Mary Lick; eulogy. Brother F. A. Cutler; quartet Thus Ends the Scene" (Gerrsh the Temple Quartet; barytone solo, The Holy City (Adams), Mir. W. B Hopkins; solo and chorus. o Lord, What Is Man?" (Psalm xc) CE. J. StarlO. directed by Wallace A. Sabin; barytone solo. F.. J. Stark and Temple Emanu-El Choir benedic- ton, Rev. J. A. Emery; orchestra, Amer ica'' Sig g. Martinez and Mir Gyula Ormay accompanies and Brother Eugene E. Schmitz director of the orchestra.
 The choir of Temple Emanu-El consists of:
 Miss Daisy Conn, soprano; Mme. Bernardi. soprano; Mrs. c. Kelly contralto Miss Mur phy contralto; Mir. Rhys Thomas, tenor; Mir. s. Homer Henley basso, soloists; MT. Wallace A. Sabin, organist: Miss Denny, Miss Atkins. Miss Cove. Miss Sellander, Mrs. Robert Lloyd and Messrs. A. Messmer E. Berangon, s. J. Sandy, Robert Lloyd and E. J. Stark, director.
 AS the parting refrains of the orchestra
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only managed to break off the handle and to destroy the combination.
 Failing in their attempt to break open the safe they turned their atten- tion to the stock and selected six Par ker breech-loading guns, dozen pock- et-knives, thirteen otter skins and a field glass. They also stole $25 that was In the cash drawer. In their hurry to get away they left the rope dangling from the third-story window and it was the sight of it yesterday morning at o'clock that led to the discovery of the burglary.
 Detective Cody and Policeman Colen. after making an investigation of the store along with the proprietor, made a search of the Hobson House and dis covered the stolen articles on a land ing on the second story that faces a well. The only thing missing was the $25. The officers are on the hunt for the burglars. There Is a suspicion that they were inmates of the Hobson House and waited for the chance when one of the rear rooms was unoccupied. About ten years aeo, when the store was occupied by Shreve & Co.,, 1t was
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BURGLARS IN A GUNSTORE.
nrance Effected to Ladds Store by Rope From the Third Story
 of the Hobson House and by Forcing Open the Rear Window

House, part of which is over the gun store, and made their way to the third story to an unoccupied room in the rear to the north Q. l of the building. They had provided themselves with a rope sixty feet in length and tied one end of 1t to a waterpipe outside the window. They made their way down this rope to the rear of the gun store and opened one of the windows with the use of jimmy" There was an
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Lectured on Magic.

The Theosophical Society held it's weekly meeting last evening in the Academy of Sciences building. The large auditorium was we'll filled with an in- terested gathering, which listened with the closest attention to Dr. J. A. Ander- son, the speaker of the evening. The subject of hts remarks was Magic in It's Relation to Theosophy." Dr. Allen Griffith was the chairman of the meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
"secret servicev in Oakland.

The noted play, Secret Service" will be given at the Macdonough Theater, Oakland, next Thursday and Friday nights by Gottlob, Marx & Co. Notwith- from this side of the bay have signified their intention to attend on those even- ings. Tickets for the performances will be on sale at the Columbia Theater box offjpa
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\ DARING burglary was commit n ted in E. H. Ladd's gun store, n 421 Kearny street, between
 o'clock Saturday night, when the store was closed, and o'clock yester- day morning, when evidence of the visit of the burglars was discovered. The police were notified and Detec- tive Cody and Policeman Colen were detailed on the case. They were not long in recovering the property sto-
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Robbed bv a Masked Burglar.

The residence of MT. Sanderson. at 223a Broadway, was broken into and robbed last Tuesday night by an unknown mask ed burglar. It is presumed that an en- trance into the building was effected
 through the basement window, there be- ing marks of a jimmy having been used.
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OFFER TRIBUTE
 ID MEMORY OF
 DEPARTED ELKS Appropriate Services Held Yesterday. IMPRESSIVE AND SOLEMN INVOCATION BY FATHER WY MAN OF THE PAULISTS. Large Audience Assemblies to Wit ness the Ceremonies That Are
 an Annual Feature of the
 Organization.
IMPRESSIVE AND SOLEMN
BY FATHER WY.
 MAN OF THE PAULISTS.

Beautifully rendered and soemnly i'm pressive were the memorial exercises held under the auspices of San Francisco Lodge No. 3, Benevolent and Protective
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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05

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iron bar across the window, but they succeeded in removing it. Inside they attempted to break open the safe, but the clumsy way they went about it leads the police to believe that they were amateurs at safecracking. They
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Buy wallpaper & window shades at Clark s ess Market. Country orders solicited.
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welled forth the audience passed quietly and quickly out, and the annual tribute to the memory of the departed Elks was finished. Similar exercises were held in
 every city in the United States where there is a lodge of the order.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW GOODS THE HOLIDAYS!

Our stock of NEW GOODS for the HOLIDAY TRADE is now complete and showing splendid assort- ment of reasonable goods in all departments.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
FREELAND, PA, JANUARY 27. 1898.


A New York exchange says that dur
ing gale which ravnged the Atlantic
coast, the Short Beach ,ife-saving sta
tion on Long Island was arunseL 10
rescue four men in small sloop q bout
half mile from shore. After tedious
and perilous trip the surf boat reached
the sloop, and the crew found on board
four men benumbed with cold and half
starved. When brought to a place of
safety and thawed out they told their
story. They had been out on cunning
trip on the sound, and when overtaken
by the storm had taken refuge in
deserted shanty. Their provisions were
soon exhausted, and also their fuel,
and then, although perfectly aware of
their peril, they set sail again, in hopes
OF bringing up at some place where
they could get provisions. As a conse-
quence of such rashness they came near
losing their lives. The captain of the
life-sayers remarked afterward that it
was pity to risk the lives of good men
to save the lives of confirmed idiots.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

There was circus at Chanute, Kan,
a few days ago, reports the Kansas City
journal, and an old farmer concluded
he would take his wife to it. He had
about SIS in change in his pocket. and
as matter of precaution he took along
a revolver, knowing that he would not
get home until late at night. After
the circus was over the cid farmer
sped 'shell game" and tried to beat
it. In about ten minutes he had lost
SIS. His wife was present at the per-
formance. She concluded that the old
man had got up against regular
swindling game" as she termed it, and
decided to help him out. She took the
revolver out of his pocket and poked
il under the nose of the operator Of
the shell game and cooily told him
to give back the old mans money. The
gambler handed it over, ard turning to
the old farmer She said: Nov, pa,
We'll go home and you cant ever go
to another circus as long as you live"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

The Philadelphia Record says that a
coroner's jury was holding an inquest,
and the physician had read the result
of his autopsy, in which he had found
that the subject had suffered from
pbthisis pulmonalis, The high-sound
ing name of the disease was attractive
to the foreman Of the jury, who after
an earnest discussion with the other
members arose, and with smile of con-
sciousness of duty well performed,
proudly announced: "De jury fetches
in a verdict dat de man died of severe
case of 'Gee-whiz Apollinaris.'
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Athletic Greece achieved her greatest
culture on two meals a day. consisting
of maize and vegetables STEPPED in oil.
The decline of nation commences
when gormandizing begins. There are
those in this country who think the ma
tipn is safe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

1t is reported that Greencaste, Ind,
has instituted a special school with L
special athletic teacher. 1t is not, how
ever, as might be inferred, a school
for the teaching of athletics or gymnas-
tics, but for the more thorough and ef-
fectiye instruction of the incorrigibe.
who are to be sent to it from the other
schools. To teach the young idea how
to scoot, as it were.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

A clergyman, famous for his begging
abilities, was once catechizing a Sun
day school. When comparing himself
the pastor of church-to shepherd,
and his congregation to the sheep, he
put the following question to the chill
dren:
What does the shepherd do for the
sheep?"
To the amusement of those present
a small boy in the front row piped out:
"Shears them!"-Tit-Bits
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

"Well," said the patron of the arts
and muses., what do you think of the
girls voice, now that you have heard
her? lit was 1 who discovered it,"
81 cannot" said the critic, "say too
much for your industry" - Town
Topics.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

While the hair of people yerging to-
ward middle age turns gray slowly and
progressively, the whitening of single
hair usually occurs in one night, This
gives some ground for belief when
stories are told of people whose hair
has become white in one night through
fright.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

A San Fransisco man thrashed the
clergyman who married him because he
was asked to pay what he thought was
too large a fee. His wife then refused
to live with her husband, evidently be
ing in fear of his style of argument. Her
foresight will doubtless save her much
trouble
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Cholly-I say, Miss Ethel, why, aw-
are you always aw-giying kisses to
your aw-little brother?
Miss Ethel-Oh, guess it's because
there is no man around to take tltm.-
Chicago News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

An lrishman who had jumped into
the water to save man from drowning,
on receiving a siXpence from the res
cued man, looked first at the sixjence
and then at the donor, saying:
BE jabers, am overpaid for that
job. b."-Tit-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

as it true" asked the visitor of the
old resident, that this town used to be
called 'Daisy?'"
"Yep. But there was family moved
here from Boston and they got it
changed to Marguerite = Detroit
Free Press,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Anxious Mother-Don't you know
that George Washington never, never
told lie?
Sinful Boy-Maybe his mamma didn't
care how much cakes and jam he took
and he wasn't 'fraid to tell her-N. y.
Weekly,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

"Where will l find my wife?" asked
Sims of the clerk on bargain day.
"She hasn't been here at ALL"
Heavens! She must be seriously ILL.,
Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

"Name two animals noted especially
for their ferocity"
1.-Two cats tied across a clo'es-line,
ma'am. ."-Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

He is great who wins in battle,
Likewise he that rules the state;
He is great whose lore and logic
Help him conquer in debate;
He is great who, with his pencil,
Holds old nature up to view
But the greatest of all mortals
Is the noble fellow who
Can lose his collar button
And not lose his temper, too!
Chicago News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

eporter-What shall say about this
fellow who was found shut up in fold
ing bed?
Editor-Call it the closing scene of
his life.-N Y. Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

There is a family in Cumberland
county, Me-, consisting of % persons,
father, mother and 80 children. all sons
and all living. They have to hire a hall
when they have their annual Thanks
giving reunions.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Papa Crumley-I judge a man, sir,
by the company he keeps.
Mr.. Suitor-Yes, sir. l hope you will
bear in mind that I've been keeping
company with your daughter for over
two years.-Philadelphia North Amer
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Husband-Why do you tell it around
that Mrs. Puffy does all her own bak-
ing? You know nothing about it.
Wife-I do too. Every one of the
family has dyspepsia.-Detroit Free
Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

"Bui one degree removed from horse
racing" is the verdict of Kansas paper
that would be religious upon the dear
old lawn-sociable game Ct crcquet,
Odds foGilirs! but this is getting to be
a wicked country.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Wife (after quarreD Yes, I've got a
temper of my own.
HUSBAND wish you weren't so gen.
erous with your property.-London
Fun
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Mr.. Jason (before the old mastery
IN bet that there was purity fair
picture when it was snew.-Indianapoli
Jouranl.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Maud-That horrd Mrs. Smith said
looked thirty!
Ethel-How perfectly absurd!
Maud (eIated)-Fraukly, now, how
old do you think look?
Ethel-About forty.-Up-to to-Date.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Mrs. Styles-One characteristic about
my husband l like; he always calls
spade spade.
Mrs. Laight-I suppose he's like all
husbands, however; he calls club
lodge.-Yonkers Statesman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

He begged the maid to share his lot
She drew away bit,
And asked: What is 1t worth foot?
And what's the size of it?"
Cleveland Leader.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

The Kloadike housewife so they say,
Her worthy spouse implores,
To brush the gold dust from his boots
Before he comes indoors.
Washington Star
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27
Evidently High Time,

He-What would you say if were to
kiss you?
She-I should say: Better late than
never."-Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27

Fortunes wheel is like all others.
That's a fact we cannot hide:
Many falls and bumps are gotten
Ere q fellow learns 10 ride.
Tlt,l-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-27
Breaking the News.

Patient (bad pay)-What is my con
dition, doctor?
Physician-My friend, my advice to
you is to pay all your debts and prepare
for the end.-Philadelphia North Amer
lean