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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12

Murder SAd Suicide ~ renawanda.
Al IonAwAnda. \. T., Chester thinner
man. retired farmer. shot ani killed his
vile and then MORALLY wounded himself
40 reason can - given for the murder ex-
cept sudden insanity.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12

George Lord Was born in New York City
June II. 1900 and frst came 90 California ia
is49. After mining Tor some time az steep
Hollow he returned 90 his Iowa home and
married Miss Arabella Singleton. Again
coming 20 California IA 1851 he settled In
san BernErdino. which had ever since been
his home. Though lstterly rather feeble
physically his intellect had not been i'm
paired by the corrosion OF time. and he
always 1ondly hoped 20 see the dawn 81 q
EcW century.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
FREELAND, PA, FEBRUARYs1, 1895


Rev. Thomas Dixon preached on the
Lattmer murders in the Academy Of
Music. New York city, a week ago
yesterday. He said:
According to the testimony of i'm
partial witnesses, the miners who We're
shot down had done nothing wrong
They were not armed; they were march
ing in the streets as they had right to
do. When they were fired upon they
did not return the fire. As Il result Of
the shooting siXty-siX persons We're
injured.
IF this testimony is true this unfor-
tunate occurrence is a most serious one
If this testimony is true the sheriff who
orderd the shooting should pay the pen
atty Of life Imprisonment and his depu-
ties should be imprisoned for twenty
years. But no one believes they will
suffer the penalty that is their due.
This trial is of the EXTREMIST i'm
portance to the Judicial system of this
country There is a belief that Il lawyer
will do anything for money-defeud
even the deyil-and yon must remember
that the lawyer is an officer of the court
Another belief that occupies mems
minds is that no poor man can get
justice. These are dangerous beliefs.
directed as they are against the judical
system OF the United States.
1t is significant that none Of the men
on trial for the Lattimer murders was
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21
WASHINGTON'S MODESTY.
1t Mas Equal in Every Way to His
Great ProWeSS.

Washington, in 1859, was chosen by the
people of Frederic county. Va, to repre-
sent them in the Virginia house of burgesses
When he first took his seat in the house an
interesting incident occurred, which is re
lated in Wirt's Life Of Patrick Henry
The house of burgesses resolved to return
their thanks to him in public manner for
the services he had rendered his country
and this duty devolved on his friend, Mr.
Robinson the speaker of the house. As
soon as Col. Washington had taken his seat,
the speaker discharged the duty imposed
upon him with all the warmth Of panegyric
which personal regard and full apprecia
ton of his merits could dictate. This un
wonted and unexpected honor completed,
robbed the young warrior of his self-posses
sion, He rose to express his acknowleds
ment, but such was his trepidaton aud con
fusion that he could not give dstinc: utter
ance to a syllable. For moment he bIushed
stammered and trembled when the speaker
relieved him with stroke of address that
would have done honor to Louis the Four
tcenth in his proudest and happiest mo
ments. "Sit down, Mr.. Washington" said
he, with conciliating smile, your modesty
is equal to your valor, and that surpasses
the power of any language that possess.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21

Rev. Mr., Chestnut-So your name is
George McTuffy, is it, my little many |
suppose you were named after the immortal
George Washington!
George-Yep. A hundred years after
Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21
HE NEVER TOLD "A LIE.
"A Small Boys View of the Fathe,
of His Country's Veracity.

A Small Boys View of the Fathe,
of His Country's Veracity.
He must "a been bully chap. that felleI
Washin'ton,
Coz | have often heard my pa wush hp
had sich a son;
N ma says It must "a filled his mothers
heart with Joy,
Coz she could tell the folks next door she
had a little boy
Which wuz the bestest boy in town: n
on her back yard fence
Could lean her chin m tell Miss Brown
she didn't have no sense
Bout raithin' chiPern; eff she had there
wuz no reathon why
Her Johnny wuzn't like her George, who
never told lie.
My! I've told lots o. whoppersi m Georse
must "a been a goethe
't'e never told lie when Il went bettern
the truth.
When my mas jam is missin' n she takes
me on her knee,
Pulls off her thlipper, n I think a lickin
won't suit me,
! don't mind a-sayin' l saw little wuliy
there,
N that he couldn't reach the shelf. m
so he TUX a chair.
| guess they had no jam them days. n
that's the reason why
That little boy George Washin'ton never
told le
! heard pa tell the story wunst about the
cherry tree,
N bout the little haichet. III bet II II,
wuZ me
| would a chopped the thing clean down n
ct the cherries. too.
NJ I'd "a said that Wully done it-that.
what ! would do.
I'll bet. though, Mister Washinton lived
to be old an gray
He never had no little boys like we'uns:
anyway,
He never told that yarn hisself, m that's
the reason why
The great m good George washin'ton
never told a lie.
My pa run for office wunst, m promised II
he'd win
He give each one a bully Job who'd help
to git him in:
But when he was elected n got his seat
he found
There wuzn't jobs enough to go one-tenth
the way around;
M so he wuznt Iected the next time that
he run.
| guess there wuz no Jobs them days, or
mebbe Washin'ton
Never run fur Office, n that's the reason
why
The Father of His Country never told lie
Me n my pa went fishin' wunst n didn't
get bite:
But I heard pa say that we caught nine.
teen the other night;
NJ when said: why. pal" his face II jes
got awful red,
M e slipped q penny In my hand. m /
looked up m said:
why. pal found 'twuz twenty when /
counted 'em again."
Well. ! guess the presidents never went
a-ishn' then
Like they do sometimes nowadays, n
that's the reason why
Pa says that Mister Washn'ton never told
lie.
g. II. Conrad. In Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21

From Forest Leaves.
Among the exhibits at the late Ten
ucssee Centennial Exposition, that Of
the st. Bernard Coal Company, Of Earl
ington, Ky, was noteworthy, for it
showed the broad comprehonsiveness Of
its management.
This company has a large landed
estate, devoted to mining, farming and
forestry. 1t works both sides Of its
land-coal from below, and grain, grass
and trees above. over 10000 walnut
trees, from two to eight years old, are
growing in nurseries. and each year sees
planted from fifty to sixty bushels of
walnuts. This display comprised coal,
coke and clays from the mines of this
company. Oats, timothy, orchard grass,
red top and clover. with corn of various
varieties. showed the products of its
farm. while the forest was represented
by l?l yarities Of wood grown on the
company's lands. rs shown in the
pcture-frames. Sixteen varieties of
oak-whitc, basket, swamp white, post.
chestnut yellow. chestnut. black. scar
let, red, Spanish, pin, barren, bear,
willow, laurel and yellow bottom-wcre
displayed in the form Of plauks. An
arborctum Of twenty-five acres, contain
ing nearly all the trees and shrubs Of
the United States that grow in that
latitude, illustrated the practical aud
progressive spirit Of John Il. Atkin-
...F O. H..
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21
THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON AT
MOUNT VERNON.

giant in the day of giants. They were sons
Of Anak in their intellectual strength, those
coiossi who formed the coterie known as
the revolutionary fathers. There were
many who aspired to be first, aud these
were so 10th to yield to the force Of bis
superiority that they upbraided him in lie
and they died with unforgiveness in their
hearts. jefferson and Henry, two Of the
illuminate Of his own state, even, pursued
him unremittngly ard brought no end Of
trouble to his great spirit. The opposition
newspapers of his day were filed with the
most vile scandals upon his fair fame. In.
geniously worded pamphlets were scattered
broadcast over the whole country, assui,ing
his private life and impugnirg his public
morals. But eternal justice has vindicated
his chaste reputation, and the literature
which was thus polluted with Iibels upon
truth has rotted like its authors.
The symmetry o! Washington challenges
universal admiration Careful study Of the
life and work Of the man do not show that
he was trausceHdeHtly great IN any single
particular; yet the marvellous harmonious
combination Of forces in the man place him
far and away beyond any other Of thouuiGuc.
ly grand characters OF history NAPOLEON
was greater general; yet rot one hundred
NapoIeons could lave held toge ar he tat
tered and torn, ill-lcd and poorly pul crny
a. Valley Forge, with ea incompetent gov
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21
EEEEIIEza

n,esiug ont Of 4L, EorLt oF l,,,,r ,,.,,...
p.i9Sl9 ,,.1.a ouC ~ vne ienI 81 'e9Iei sl"'
,,l: TiIoSe TGlsiiperS resent the ecIipslhS o.
'.Ielr tuJ'S , ana ousy themselves @ ., IN eI9tt
~ cas-. 'tGuus aoout the glory ol tne plIe!'t
lesS " Iiie ascenulns iuin'hGiy, Enemies
appear 70 pe le-Gneis1eu TO eIlort at calu'a
iS as I'le iileil's oI Tue grea' man increase
~ uniiiDerS ii anu lervor' me rise oi genus
- liiS',nIu oy opposl,,oll an along lne way
luG iiN"tiy increasing WIN every ne" ieNP
."'Ioli "a y. 'le eHa'Ieu merit ol MN "H'"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21

front, ChGrieil2gu" Ua- lar r:Drp rllinut
as he swept Europe with h.S victorious
armies; Iul he would have rcrn helpless
IN the role OF wearing oul the enemy through
seven long years by avoidance ct battle
Cromwell eXcellcd him in bread,h of scoue
yet the lord protector would have quuilcd
before the task given to Washington when
he took the oath of Office as chief of IA little
nation that was bankrupt in treasury and
which was rent and torn by internal fac.
tions and ieaousies. Napoleon founded
great empire upon the ruins of the revolu-
ton; yet it endured scarcely more than
decade. The work of Washington, after
more than a century, gives promise of un-
measured duration. Alexander, the Caesars,
Genghis Khan and Napoleon sought personal
glory in conquest, and Cromwell realized his
ambition in individual power and domin.
ion; but Washington looked only to the
liberties of his people and the perpetuation
OF simple government whose greatness
should be established in the fruitful results
growing out oil peace.
man of commanding presence, shapely
in limb ard body, with most benign and in.
telligent face and -proportioned head,
he was no less symmetric in character.
What weaknesses pertained to him were
concealed by his magnificent selfcontrol.
Ills temper was high, and there were occa.
sions, as at Monmouth, when it displayed
itself in hot Indignation; but he curbed it
before it went beyond the bounds of right.
eous wrath. The unlicensed vituperation OF
his enemies wrung from him, sometimes,
earnest protest against their injustice; yet
SO leW were lhese pfotests IN the many
years of his sorely tried life that, the per-
lect seH-cohtroi OF the man mas passed INTO
proVero' lie was an ardent admirer OF
woman ycI steThly chaste IN character.
VI splehdld physique, ne loNed the good
IHIubs ol tne laole' but TO us appetite ne
set proper bounds and partook IN modera-
tioh Oh What was set before MN
borh OF gehtle parents, his tastes ana
surroundings were those OF an arlstocrat;
nut IN the great work OF founding repub-
nc ne insisted that the rights OF all classes
should be respected alike and that no bar
sho4d be placed before man who sought
distinction because OF his oirth or social
position Doubtless the richest man OF his
l!lhe Ill Aiherlca' MS manner OF IlVing was
SIh''e' aithouBn generous a siaVe-holder'
ne uelestee tne institution, ana at ms death
hahulhtted ms chattels. Brave to dar'
ing ne curoeu the spirit OF battie withih
u'li, ana iorceu peace ana victory Dy sue
eessloh oil mastery movements That We're
chaiacterlzed chiefly by evasion OF COLLISION
with the enemy Proud, he was ahable,
ever ever reserved all might approach NM
lheSe were not contradictions IN his char
acter; rather are they evidences OF the
majesty that was IN hlm' which could shape
ana control disposition to the forming and
framing OF perfect man.
lie might nave founded monarchy Tor
the people were ready to QrClIlgSce
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21
Had an Easy Time.

What most impresses you in regard to
George Washington" asked the teacher.
The boy debated with himself for several
minutes before answering Then he said;
"'rhe easy time he had when he went to
school,"
"What do yon mean by that?" demanded
the teacher.
well, he didn't have any long list OF
presidents to learn in their regular order g
Chicago Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21
The Annual Affair.

Now Washlngton's birthday comes again
And the poet his pencils trim,
While he starts to write of the cherry tire,
And the hatchet with vigoi and vim
1t has all been said IN an annual say
Since the first of the century,
But. Ike George. the poet must nave
whack al that cherry Tree
-Cincinnati Tribune
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21
Following a Glue.
-~~--~~

Il cant help thinking" said young Mrs
rorkins. "of what a wonderful thing ii wa.
for George Washington to go through lie
without telling an untruth."
Yes, replied her husband; ''it gives II
very interesting hint of their domestic hfe
She must have refrained from asking him
how he liked bis breakfast or else he must
have been guilty Of degree of discourtes,
WHICH candor could not excuse. Washing
ton Stnr
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-21

lIERE was never a
great man whose
generation was able
to place a proper esti-
mate upon his worth.
Time is as necessary
to a true conception
of his character as
age is requisite to the
development of the
bouquet Of wine. The
rising of the sun of
greatness means the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
CRUSHING SPANISH DEFEAT.
Dewey, However, Has Apparently
Not Captured Manila.

LONDON, May 1.--While 1t is quite
| fered a crushing defeat. the dispatches
| leave in doubt the lntensely-interesting
question whether the American squadron
has suffered material damage.
All news thus far comes from Spanish
| sources but it seems evident that Com
| modore Dewey has not captured Manila.
Unless he is able to make another at
tack he will be in awkward position
I Probably, therefore. the United States
squadron will be obliged TO make for San
| Francisco, as the entrance TO Manila
bay is heavily mined with torpedoes.
DEWEY's GREAT PLUCK.
Commodore Dewey displayed great
pluck in making for the inner harbor.
According to private advices received
from Madrid, the United States cruisers
OLYMPIA. Raleigh, and two other vessels.
the names Of which are not given. en-
tered the harbor.
No dispatches give details as to the
vessels actually engaged on either side.
1t appears to be incorrect that the
American ships finally anchored behind
the merchantmen on the east side Of the
bay. 1t should be the west side.
Probabilities point in the direction OF
the second engagement having occurred
through the Spaniards trying TO prevent
the landing of the American wounded.
DEWEY MAY BE o. X.
Reliable details cannot be had until
Commodore Dewey's squadron is able TO
communicate with Hongkong. There is
however, a suspicious frankness about
the Spanish dispatches that savors of
desire 20 break unpleasant news to the
Spaniards 1t is not unlikely, therefore.
that Commodore Dewey may be able to
renew the attack.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02

MADRID, via PARIS, May LA dis'
patch has been received by the Spanish
ministry OF marine saying that the Amer
lean feet was obliged to retreat after q
terrible engagement off Manila. the
dispatch says the Spanish losses were
heavy, and that the American ships were
severely damaged.
Admiral Bermejo, the Minister OF
Marine. has expressed himself as highly
pleased with the heroism OF the Spanish
marines, and has telegraphed congratu-
lations to Admiral Montejo and the val
orous crews of the Spanish squadron.
READY TO OPPOSE DEBARKATION.
MADRID, May IAN Official dispatch
from the Governor General OF the Philip
pine Islands. says:
Our squadron occupies a good. strate-
gical position at Cavite.
1.-THE equipping of volunteers continues.
I'VE are ready to oppose any debarka-
ton and to defend the integrity of the
country"
WHAT'S MATTER WITH BERMEJO?
MADRID, May Ill 2. M-Admirai
Bermejo Joined the Cabinet council this
evening, and informed his colleagues that
the Spanish forces had gained a victory
in the Philippines. He asserted that he
found difficulty in restraining his joyful
emotions.
The official dispatch does not mention
the destruction of any American vessel.
although II saws that the United States
squadron finally cast anchor in the bay
behind the foreign merchantmen.
BRITISH FLEET FOR CANARIES!
MADRID, May 1.-2:30 2. MA report
which could not be verified, was in circu-
lation here this afternoon to the effect
that the British Channel squadron is
going to the Canary Islands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
SIGNIFICANT SPANISH SPEECH.
"Cuban Problem Reduced TO Ques-
tiOn of Spanish Honor.

LONDON, May 1.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard says:
"The sitting of the House of Deputies
yesterday Saturday was extremely In
teresting. The Carlsts and the Republi-
cans nd bitterly criticised the action of
the governments of the regency and the
monarchy for persisting during the last
twenty-four years in a policy OF too-sys-
tematic neutrality and isolation In Eu-
rope. which now, In Spain's hour Of trial,
has deprived her of anything but platonic
sympathies.
''Senor Gullon. the Foreign Minister,
in the course of his reply, remarked that
this was a Postivist epoch, in which al
liances were founded upon interest alone.
and as Spain could offer but little, other
Powers could only give her little.
''Senor Slyela, in speech which made
q profound impression, and Is regarded
as marking a turning point in Spanish
politics, declared that as the Cuban pro-
blem was row reduced to a question of
honor for the Spanish arms, II behooved
the ministers to assume without hesita-
tion the responsibility OF deciding when
the point of honor had been sufficiently
satisfied. When that time had been reach
ed, he said, it would be time to appeal
to the European nations, so that they
could decide what ought TO be done TO
restore peace and determine the fate OF
Cuba, because all the Powers were inte-
rested In Cuba's fucure.
'Senor Silvela declared that all the
fdealst foreign policies were things of
the past; that nations nowadays were
only moved by their interests, and that,
therefore, IL Spain sought the interven-
tion OF the Powers. she must approach
them with something practical--for in
stance, on the basis OF the Philippine Is
lands-and with her hands fun
Everybody was much struck by Senior
Sllvela's transparent allusion to in
evitable sacrifices and concessions. His
eloquent and powerful speech concluded
with the plain declaration that Senor
Silvela and his party were ready for
Office, II the Liberal ministry recoiled
from assuming the heavy responsibility
of such a policy. The speech will pro-
long the debates on the address, as the
leaders Of the opposition and Senior Sa-
gasta have intimated that they will re-
ply on Tuesday.
"El impartial says: 1T oehooves she
nation. not the Cabinet. TO say when
honor is satisfied
This criticism practically confirms Sc
nor Silvelas views.
THE April settlement on the bourse has
been much easier than was expected. The
prices of all articles imported from
abroad are rising rapidly, the war having
a deterrent effect on all commerce, trade,
and industry. The Bank of Spain bal
ance-sheet shows fresh decline of 4O,GO0,-
900 pesetas Gs000O OOO in the silver cash in
hand, owing to the run on the provincial
branches. Until further notice, the gov
ernment has suspended all mail-steamer
services between Spain and the West In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
CROWD SAW HIM OFF.
General Lees Departure for Rich
mOnd-Virginia's Quota.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 1.-(Special.)
General Fitzhugh Lee left here for Rich
mond by the SAG trains this afternoon.
There was quite party at the train to
see him off. All Of his friends here are
confident that his nomination as Major
General will be sent to the Senate the
present week-perhaps Tuesday or We'd
nesday.
Adjutant General Nalle and Inspector
General Stern OF the Virginia State
troops. paid a flying Sabbath-day visit TO
the capital to-day. They arrived here
about midday and went TO the Colonial
Hotel, where they had a conference with
Representative Hay, who is member
of the Committee on Military Affairs Of
the House. They informed Mr.. Hay that
the Virginia quota OF the 12j.0Vo call was
ali ready 10 be mustered into service. but
that IL was useless TO bring troops to
Richmond until the necessary equipments.
tents. &c, were on hand. Mr.. Hay, who
is quite familiar with military details.
promised the two Virginians that he
would give the matter his immediate at
tention. and would visit the department
to.morrow with a view to expediting the
organization Of the Virginia troops.
Other virginia visitors here to-day were
Messrs. Peter Warwick and Preston Bel
vim who came on private business
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
INSURGENTS AWAITING DEWEY.
They Occupy Hills Around Manila
Proposed Attacks on Forts.
Copyrighted, 1898, by the Associated
Preas)


HONGKONG, May 1.--Letters to the
insurgent junta here. which were smug-
gIed on board the British steamer Mem
non at Manila which arrived here yester-
day from the capital OF Philippine Islands,
assert that the Philippine insurgents are
occupying all the hills surrounding Ma
Mia in radius Of ten to twenty miles.
awaiting the arrival of the United States
fleet under Commodore Dewey.
Corroboration has been received OF tina
report that the British residents of Ma
Mia expected that the British steamer
Emerald. which went there TO take on
board the specie belonging 10 the Hong
kong banks, would have a full cargo OF
food-stuff, as usual. but this was not
the case, and much distress is anticipated
in consequence, II the insurgent land.
blockade and the United States sea-biock-
ade are enforced.
According to the insurgent leaders, the
forces of the Philippine insurgents pro-
pose. at the right moment. to make a
feint attack upon the city OF Manila and
make strong and determined attack
upon the seaward forts. This plan, how
ever, may be upset by the Spanish author
tiles. who are well aware OF the Intentions
OF the insurgents TO cooperate with the
United States fleet.
The real danger appears to be from In
ternatonal causes, at Manila, whers q
massacre of the foreign population is ap-
pretended. The British Consul. MIR. f..
II. Rawson Walker, has cabied here for
the dispatch to Manila Immediately OF
the British frst-class cruiser Edgar. to
protect British interests there.