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The record-union., 1898-07-30
AMERICAN VICTORY.
The Stars and Stripes Now Float
Over Ponce.

Copyrighted, 1898. by Associated Press.
PORT OF PONCE porto Rico). via
the Island of st. Thomas, D. W. l., July
2S.-The port of Ponce surrendered to
Commander c. H. Davis Of the auxil-
larry gunboat Dixie. There was no re-
sistance and the Americans were well
coined with enthusiasm. Major General
Miles arrived here this morning at day.
light with General Ernest's brigade. and
General Wilson's division, on board
transports. General Ernest's brigade
Immediately started for the town of
Ponce, three miles inland, which capitu-
lated this afternoon.
The American troops are pushing to-
wards the mountains. and will join Cen
eral Henry with his brigade at Guanica
which has been captured by our troops
A fight before the latter place on Tues
day last was won by the American vol
unteers. The Spaniards ambushed eight
The record-union., 1898-07-30
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
San Francisco Chamber Of Com
merce Eavors Their Being Held.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 29-At a
special meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce to-day, called for the purpose of
expressing the opinion of the business
men of this city as to the disposition
of the Philippines and to present the
sentiments of the chamber TO the Presi-
dent of the United States, the following
resolution was adopted after a pre-
amble complimentary to President Nc
Kinley for his conduct Of the war with
Spain:
Resolved, That the Chamber of Com
merce of San Francisco, voicing the
commercial views of this city. hereby
respectfully and earnestly petitions the
President to hold and retain under our
full control the Philippine Islands ana
other lands which are now or may
hereafter be acquired in the present
war With Spain, with view to
strengthening our trade relations with
the Orient, building up business that
belongs to this country and extend
ing the cause of humanity and civiliza-
ton, as we'll as greatly benefiting the
people, who will be thus brought under
our flag.
THE Chamber of Commerce Of San
Francisco.
HUGH CRAIG, President"
FRESNO, July 29.-At special meet
ing of the Chamber Of Commerce held
to-day, telegram was drawn up to he
forwarded President Mckinley. favor
ing the annexation of the Philippine
Islands, if it can be done with honor
to this nation.
The record-union., 1898-07-30
Death Of Philadelphia Physician.

OAKLAND, July 29.-Dr. Pepper Of
Philadelphia, prominent Eastern
physician, died at s o'clock last even
ing at Castle Beron. the country seat
of Mrs. Phoebe Hearst in Pleasanton.
The cause of death was heart failure
DR.. Pepper was a very old friend of
Mrs. Hearst, and at her invitation was
spending the summer months in the
country. The remains have been en-
balmed and will be shipped East this
evening.
The record-union., 1898-07-30
Investigation Of Agnews Affairs.

SAN JOSE, July. 29.-The Lunacy
Commission continues it's labors at ig-
news to-day. Governor Budd was not
present. Attorney General Fitzgerald
left after being present but a short
time. The session was executive. Man.
ager Hale, DR.. Sponogle and T. T. Tour
tillot were examined this forenoon
While nothing is given out now, it is
said the entire evidence will be made
public later
The record-union., 1898-07-30

SAN FRANCISCO, July 29.-Collector
Jackson to-day received letters from
the Treasury Department that all ship
pers should be advised to discontinue
the war clause" in drawing up ship.
ping articles, as there was very little
probability Of danger to American
ships, as the destruction of the two
Spanish fleets left the enemy practi-
cauy powerless upon the sea.
The record-union., 1898-07-30
Los Angeles Water Fight.

LOS ANGELES, July 29-The Los
Angeles Water Company to-day opened
up new phase in it's fight with the
city by making a demand for SJ50, 900,
the difference between what the COM
pany would have collected under the
charter provisions and that which 1t
received because Of the City Council
lowering the water rates. The city will
refuse payment and another law suit
will result
The record-union., 1898-07-30

John Tyler was a member of the Epis-
copal Church.
The record-union., 1898-07-30

The nurse girl isn't necromancer.
but she is something of a soothe-sayer.
Chicago Daily News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
Hiberniaus Elect Officers,

The national convention of the An
cient Order of Hibcrnians finished its
work on Friday night at Trenton, N. j.,
after performing the last act which con-
solidates the two branches. In the
election of officers John p. Heating, of
Chicago, was chosen national president;
James f.. Dolan, of Syracuse, N. Y, was
elected vice president; James O'Sullivan,
OF Philadelphia, was reelected national
secretary; p. Il. Moran, of Washington,
was elected national treasurer, and p.
j. OConnor, of Savannah, Ga. Edward
j. Slattery, of South Framngham.
Mass; N. j. Burns, of indianapolis, and
Patrick A. O'Ncil, of Philadelphia, were
elected national directors. boston was
selected for holding the next national
convention, in May, 1900. In the rcso-
lutions adopted the Anglo-American
alliance was condemned as well as any
alliance with any European powers.
sympathy was expressed for the Cubans
in their struggle for liberty and the con
vention pledged the loyalty and support
OF the members in the present war with
Spain. A resolution was adopted CON
demning the continued imprisonment of
Irish political prisoners in English pris-
ons. 1t was recommended that the
organization establish Hibernian
Memorial Day, when the graves of the
deceased members should be decorated.
Another resolution charged that in some
sections of this country histories are used
In the public schools which are biased
and unfair to the Irish people. 1t was
demanded that only impartial histories
should be used. The convention made
an appropriation of 81 200 for the suffer
ing poor in Ireland
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
THE sTAR-SPANGLED BANNER.

D say, can you see by the dawn's early
light
What so proudly we hailed at the twi-
lights last cleaning?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro'
the perilous fight
Der the ramparts we watched, were so
CALAMITY streamingl
And the rockets red glare, the bombs burst
ing in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag
was still there;
say, does the star-spangel banner yet
wave
Der the land of the free and the home of
brave?
On that shore dimly seen through the msts
of the deep,
Where the foes hnugty host in dread sill
cnce reposes,
What is that which the bret &c oer the tow
ering steep,
As it titfully blows, now conceals, now
discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the mornings
first beam,
In full glory reflected, now shines on the
stream;
"Tis the star-spangled banner o, long may
Ger the land of the free and the home OF
the bravel
And where is that band who SO vauntingly
swore
Mid the havoc of war and the battles
confusion.
A home and country they'd leave us no
more?
Their blood has washed out their foul
footsteps pollution.
No refuge could save the hireing and slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom of
the grave;
And the star-spangled banner in triumph
doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of
the bravel
o, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the wars
desolation.
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav-
EN- rescued land
Praise the power that hath made and pre-
served us nation.
Then conquer we must, for our cause it is
just,
And this be our motto: SIN God is our
trust;
And the star-spangled banner In triumph
shall wave
0'er the land of the free and the home OF
the brave.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
Hazle Township Teachers.

llazle township directors met on
Thursday and appointed school teachers
for the coming term. Directors Welsh.
llinkle, Morgan and Nelson formed a
combination against Directors Gallagher
and Dinsmore and named all the teach
ers, as follows:
Alter street, IIazleton-John Ellwood
Esther Sergeant, Nellie Christy.
Harleigh-Charles Kennedy, Jennie
Bnrk.
Ebervale No. 3-Andrew Branigan.
Bella McGinty, Kate Lannon.
Seybert street--Bernard Costello.
Agnes Gerard.
Hazleton No. 3-Nei McMonigle.
Name Barrett, Hannah Kennedy, Katie
Martin, Sarah Ryan.
StOckton-William Guckivan, Madge
Scott, Peter Laughran.
Laurel Iilll-Michael McMonigle.
Jeanesvile-C. C. Smith, John A.
O'Donnell, Katie McGinty.
Beaver Brook-Philip Clark, Jean
Nelson, Julia McKernan.
Drifton-James p. Costello, Hattie
Cunningham, Mary Sweeney, Esther Cor
rigan.
Jeddo-Frank McHugh, Maggie Dough
erty, May Kerbaugh.
CTanoerry-J. d. Thomas, Sue Gala
CHER.
Harwood-Charles Gallagher, Maud
Carter, Jean Taylor.
Humboldt-Annie Conahan.
Milnesvlle-Alcx. Dwyer, Nellie Coff-
man, Maggie Williams.
Ilollywood-Mary Fullmer.
Lattimor-Fannie c. East, Carrie
Cronse. Foster Monroe, Agnes Kinney.
Il
South Side substitnte-Carrie Shaeffer.
The displaced teachers number twenty
two, as follows: j. l.. Simmons, Charles
Guscott, James Donohue, Rose Duffy,
Ellen Duffy. Kate Gillespie, Mary A..
Gallagher, Ella Quirk, Mary Guckivan,
Maggie Mccain, Kate Vaughn, Joseph
Boyle, Andrew Higgins, Ellen Dougher-
ty, Bid Cnrran, Grace McGeehan, Ed
ward Mundfe, John McNertnev, Grace
Coyle, Daniel McGeehan, Mary Camp
bell and Joseph Gallagher,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
Good News for tho Minors.

The anthracite coal trust has at last
opened its heart and orders are issued
to allow the mining OF 1900, 900 tons of
coal in July, an increase oyer each
recent month of 100000 tons, a guam
tty which the statistical condition of
the trade warrants, but which from II
commercial aspect may be considered
large. The buyers interpret this sudden
increase to mean that the market is to
be kept full of coal. The city papers
say that there is little change as com
pared with last week. Orders are be-
coming fewer and as the weather CON
tinues to grow warmer the demand
becomes less.
Notwithstanding the reports put out
by some of the large companies, cutting
in prices is being freely INDUCED in by
some who have more coal on hand than
they wish to carry. The principal cut
ting is done at Buffalo and Chicago,
where the price is anywhere from 25 to
so cents ton less than the circular.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
Resignation of Elmer H. laval.

For some time past the close friends
Of Elmer ii. laval have been expecting
his resignation as general superintendent
OF the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Com
pany. At various times during the past
two years it was rumored that he would
sever connections with the company,
and at last the rumor has become fact
for few days ago Mr.. laval rendered
his resignation to take effect July and
on Friday circular was sent out from
the main Office OF the company's head
quarters. 1t said that Mr. laval
has been granted leave OF absence.
and that w. J. Richards is appointed
acting general superintendent.
Mr.. laval will leave on an extended
tour for the benefit of his health, he
having been for some time sufferer
from insomnia. He and his family will
visit tho Omaha exposition and other
places of interest, and on their return
Mr.. laval will give his attention to his
business interests, among which is the
Co1iery Engineer, Of Scranton, in which
he holds considerable stock.
While the circular states that Mr..
laval has simply been granted leave OF
al sancc, yet it is quite certain that he
has permanently severed connections
with the company. W. j. Richards,
who succeeds him, has been chief mining
engineer OF the company since 1888.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
THE DELAWARE, SUsoUEHANNA AMI
i SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.

Time table in effect April l8, 1897.
Trains leave DriftOn for Jeddo, Eekley, Halle
and Hazleton Junction at $40, % m, daily
except Sunday; and 03 m, ~ p m, Sunday.
Trains leave Drifton for Harwood. Cranberry,
except Sunday; and 7 G3 a m, 3s p m, Sun
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida junction.
uarwOOd Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and
sheppton at . 90 a IN, daily except Sun
day; and 03 a m, 2 80 m, Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood.
Cranberry, romhicken and Deringer att IS a
M, daily except Sunday; and 53 a IN, ~ p m,
Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida
junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road
Oneida and Sheppton at 8 ~, II 10 a m, 1 Al m,
daily except Sunday; and 7 81 m, IL M,
Sunday.
TRIMS leave Deringer for Tomhicken, Gran
berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Roam
? at %, 6 10 p m, daily except Sunday; and 81
N, o. p m, Sunday.
Road, Harwood Road. Oneida Junction, Hazle-
ton Junction and Roam at ii m, IL 40, 22
y m, daily except Sunday; and III IN, Q "A
Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, stockton, Haze Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and Driiton at 5 ~ IN, daily, except Sunday;
and II a m, 3 A IN, Sunday
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley,
Jcddo and Drifton at 5 45, % IN, daily,
except Sunday; and 10 10 m, 8 40 p IN, sunday.
All trains connect ut Hazleton Junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesvillc Audcn-
.ricd and other points ON the Traction Com
Trains leaving Drifton at 5 30, 0 90 a m make
connection at Deringer with p. X. Il. trains for
wilkcsbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west.
For the accommodation of passengers ut way
stations between Huzleton Junction and Der
niger, train will leave the former point at
go m, daily, except Sunday, arriving ut
LUTHER @. SMITH, Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
Flag Raisings on Saturday.

The residents OF the Second ward of
Freeland borough showed their patriot
ism on Saturday evening by throwing
three handsome flags to the breeze
The first and most important raising
took place at Schreiner's corner, where
line flag g-pole was erected some time
ago. The exercises were opened by
Councilman Kline with an appropriate
address, in which he introduced George
e. Farrar as chairman. Mr.. Farrar
made a stirring speech and won much
applause for the sentiments he ex-
pressed. The music for the occasion
was rendered by the Citizens' band, and
the flag was raised by Henry Wilson,
who was mainly instrumental In making
the exercises the complete success they
were. When the flag reached the top
of the high pole patriotic songs were
sung by quinteJte of young girls, fol-
lowed by solos by Miss Irene Schreiner.
The orator Of the day, Squire John G.
Davis, then delivered an address that
did him credit and was warmly appla I'D
ed by his auditors. Ben Walker, a
colored gentleman from Silver Brook,
sang several songs and captured the
large crowd with his choice selections.
The flag is 9x16 feet. and was made and
presented to the Second ward by the
laGi IS Of Alvintown. Tho other rails
ings then took place. one near the resi-
dence of James Wilson, which was
raised by George Cutler, u veteran of
the civil war, and the other near the
residence of Joseph lies, which was
raised by John Hes. Taking it all in
all, it was big day for the Second
ward, and will te long remembered. u'
The second raising OF the borough flag
took place at o'clock on Saturday
afternoon. The polo in front of the
council building, which is painted white.
straight as an arrow and eighty feet
high, was surrounded by large crowd
when Frank DePierro, president Of
council, opened the exercises with a
short speech. Rev. T.. c. Murphy, of
the English Baptist church, followed
with prayer. Rev. w. w. Hartman, of
the Park NJ. +. church, delivered stir
ring address and Rev. J. J. Kuntz, of
st. Luke's Lutheran church, pronounce
ed the benediction. Music was furnish
ed by the Citizens band. The flag was
raised by Councilman Meehan and pre-
sents fine appearance at its great
height.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
Cuban Giants Defeat the Tigers.

The Tigers were shut out yesterday
afternoon on the local grounds by the
Cuban Giants. The colored gentlemen
were too strong for our team, although
they were beaten at Mauch Chunk on
Saturday by practically the same club.
McGiIl was In the box for the Tigers
and did his work fairly well. He kept
the Giants hits scattered and received
good support from Gaffney. The visitors
took advantage of few costly errors
during the game, scampering around
the bases like deers at every opportuni-
ty. The Tigers were unable to connect
with Howard's delivery, eight OF them
striking out. Some pretty double plays
we're made by the home club. Follow
ing is summary OF the score:
Innings. r II +
Tigers. O 0 0 0 0 0 90 1 4
Cuban Giants.0 1 0 1 0 3 x-7 8
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04

In the church-yard Of the Church of
immaculate Conception at Eckley yes
terday a beautiful American flag was
unfurled on high pole erected near the
bell-tower. The flag is gift from the
Pensioners to the church, and the ex-
ercises connected with its raising were
successful In every respect. The orator
of the day was d. ]. Mccarthy, and he
delivered masterful address. Rev.
Thomas Brehony also spoke In a manner
appropriate to the occasion. Music was
furnished by Eckley band and the
Shamrock drum corps, and patriotic
songs were sang by Sunday school girls.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04

One OF our citizens remarked the other
day that the money already invested
in and the money yet due on the idle
stone crusher would pay for the sprink-
ling of the streets for many years to
come. The most regretful part of this
remark is that it is true. The crusher
today is not bit of use to the town, aud
it is very doubtful If it will ever pay for
itself. The experience of Freeland with
this machine is a repetition of the ex-
porience of every small town which has
purchased one. Our streets are now as
disgraceful as the day it was bought.
The 81 300 and interest which it is cost
ing would go long way in either paving
the town or drowning the dust.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
T EIIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL May 10, 1898.

IL May 10, 1898.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE FREELAND.
6 20 IN for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Phila-
dephia and New York.
z 40 IN for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Pittston and Scranton.
8 32 IN for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, AL
lentnwn, Bethlehem, aston, Philadel-
phia and New York.
9 30 u m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah,, Mt. Carmel, shamokin and
NJ So am for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Scranton and all points
West.
a 80 I'm for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
g 80 nj for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre aud Scranton.
8 81 pm for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel and Shamokin.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
z 40 m from Pottsville, shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City
el7 IN from New York, Philadelphia
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch
8 80 m from scranton, Wilkes Barre and
5ea m from Pottsvilc shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City
aud Hazleton.
4 80 m from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
6 80 m from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Potts
vile, Shamokin, Mt. Carmel, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and HazletOn.
g 81 IN from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
8 80 IN from New York, Philadelphia,
Chunk and Wcatherly.
For further information inquire of Ticket
CHAS. 8. LEE, Gen'I Pass. Agent.
20 Cortlandt Street New York City.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
Thieves Taken tn Jail,

William Welsh and Hugh Schafrer,
who were arrested at Hazleton by a
squad OF officers charged with robbing
freight cars in this and the Schuylkill
regions for year past, were given a
hearing Thursday afternoon before Al
derman Heidenreich, who committed
both men to the county jail in default of
bail. Schaffer was placed under So, 900
and Welsh under 81, 100 bail. The Off
GERS were ont next day on another
search, and more goods were recovered
but not identified. The coal and iron
police and detectives from all surround
ing towns were working on the case.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
Youthful Train Wreclxer,


From the Hazleton Sentinel.
John Rnddy, boy about eight years
old, was before Alderman Laubach Fri
day afternoon charged with placing OBJ
structions on the d. S. & S. Railroad
near Harwood on tho afternoon of June
"a, which resulted in the derailing of an
engine and doing considerable damage
to the track. The boy is the son of
Peter Ruddy, Hungarian who resides
in Harwood. The boy admitted the
crime, but stated he was playing about
the tracks and did not intend malicious
ly to block the track ID. j. Mccarthy
represented the company, and stated
that he would be lenient, this time. He
would ask that the boys father pay the
costs and part of the damages, and the
case would not be pressed. This Mr..
Ruddy consented to do, giving an order
on his employers for the amount.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
THE DRUM.

Oh the drum!
There is some
Intonation in thy grum
Monotony of utterance that strikes the
spirit dumb,
AS we hear
Through the clear
And unclouded atmosphere
Thy rumbling palpitation roll in upon
the ear.
There's part
OF the art
OF thy music-throbbing heart
That thrills something in us that
awaken with a start,
And, in rhyme
With the chime
And exactitudc of time,
Goes marching on to glory to thy
melody sublime.
And the guest
OF the breast
That thy rolling robs of rest
Is a patriotic spirit as a Continental
dressed,
And he looms
From the glooms
OF century of tombs,
And the blood he spilled at Lexington
in living beauty blooms.
And his eyes
Wear the guise
OF nature pure and wise,
And the love of them is lifted to
something in the skies
That is bright
Red and white,
With a blur of starry light
AS 1t laughs in silken ripples to the
breezes day and night.
There are deep
Hushes creep
Ger the pulses as they leap,
And the murmur, fainter growing, on
the silence falls asleep.
While the prayer
Rising there
Wills the sea and earth and air
AS a heritage to Freedoms sons and
daughters everywhere.
Then with sound
AS profound
AS the thunderings resound,
Come thy wild reverberations in
throe that shakes the ground,
And cry,
Flung on high
Like the flag it fiutters by,
Wings rapturously upwards till II
nestles in the sky.
Oh the drum!
There Is some
Intonation in thy grum
Monotony of utterance that strikes the
spirit dumb,
AS we hear
Through the clear
And unclouded atmosphere
Thy rumbling palpitations roll in upon
the ear.
james Whitcomb Riley.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-04
PERSONALITIES.

Daniel j. McTighe, student at the
Catholic university, Ottawa, Canada,
arrived home on Saturday and will
spend his two mouths vacation here.
Among the graduates at Bloomsbury
normal school last week was Miss Anna
Simon, daughter OF s. Simon, of Free
land.
Andrew Kresge and family have taken
up their residence in Freeland again
after living in Hazleton for some time.
Mrs. James Reed, OF Scranton, is the
guest OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Condy Boyle, Ridge street.
John Gallagher, of Wilkesbarre, is
spending the Fourth with his sister,
Mrs. David Hanlon.
Edward Dugan, of the Ashland House,
New York city, is spending month S
vacation In town.
Bernard McDevitt. OF South Bethle-
hem, is spending the day with his
mother here.
Charles J. Boyle, of Plymouth, attend
ed to matters political In this region on
Friday.
Miss Bella Crawford, of town, gradual
ed last week at West Chester normal
school.
W. Il. Oberrender and family are
spending the Fourth in the Wyoming
valley.
Matt McGettrick, OF Pittsburg, is call
ing upon relatives and friends in town.
Lincoln Cunningham, of Baltimore
Dental college, has returned home.
Miss Mary Crellins of Philadelphia, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. 0. Stroh.
Daniel Mulraney, OF Philadelphia, is
visiting his parents on Ridge street.
Miss Maggie Harvey, OF Minersville,
Is visiting relatives here.
Myron Zimmerman is about again
after q severe Illness.