davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01
Cause of Hard Times.

The suspension of the free and unlimited coin
age of silver at the ratio of 16 to of gold called
tht "Crme of '73' is held responsible by some for
the shatterng of prices and the disturbance which
followed it. The average annual contraction of
currency during the past twenty three years. oc-
casioned by this cause, has been
S21OOO,OOO,
or 3Sc per year per CAPITA and to this cause suf-
fering nation is pointed with the assurance that
this, and this in chief, is the cause of the de-
struction of wage earning which aggre-
gates above seven billions, S127 per CAPITA annu
ally!
But the liquor traffic costs this people over
S1,2O0OO00OO
annually, paid directly over the bar, which is
cause more adequate to, and logically connected
WITH the effect; and in addition thereto the traffic
entails loss in crime, poverty, indgency, loss of
time destruction of material sickness and death
to the amount of
S7S2 100000
annually. It would seem clear that the prices
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01
Heard on the CurbStOne.

ut beats all natur'," growled Titus that the
govermunt don't blow that consarned mostrosity,
Spain, often the earth! Two hunert and sixty
good boys and brave blowed into eternity without
ninits warning, n'er chance to prepare fer the
CHANGE "Oh well,' rejoned Zeke, "the govern
ment's youst to that kind of bizzness. The saloon
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01

have not been depressed by
the shrinkage of 3Sc per
year per capita in national
currency, but that the S29
per capita spent for that
which is not bread, has
created a vast army of nom
consumers who have been
unable to buy food, who
have bought no clothes nor
shoes, nor other commodities;
and the mills have shut down
and the sober and indus
trious men have been, in re-
turn, compelled to join the
army of non-consumers, and
less wheat has been bought
and prices have gone down
again, and fewer goods have
been purchased, and more
factories have been closed.
w. G.. Calderwood, in
Midland Christian Advocate.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01

social vice all the world and regulating the affairs
of the universe generally the esteemed W. c. T. u is
working Overtime these dreary February days.-The
Champion (liquor)
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01

Kills more'n That every day,
tho it gives 'em plenty of
time to prepare for the place
they are goin to-"
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01

And when the victory shall be complete, when there
shall be neither slave drunkardo the EARTH how
proud the title Of that land which may truly claim to be
the birth place and cradle of both those revolutions that
shall have ended in that victory! How noby distin-
guished that people who shall have planted and nurtured
to maturity both the political and moral freedom of
their speces.-From lecture by Abraham Lincoln be-
fore the Washington Society of Springfield, Illinois, Feb
22 1S42.
The crank is not modern product. There was an
ancient "crank' who said: Righteousness exalteth
nation but sin is reproach to any people," No doubt
in those days the leaders of the machine said he
dreamer of Dreams visionary but somehow other
history has had uncomfortable way of showing that
the utterance of the crank is great truth Greece
Rome and France alike tried to show that there was
nothing in the utterance and they suffered the nevi
table punishment of their wickedness.-Th People.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01

What with selling soap on
commission, fighting the de-
mon rum. putting down
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1898-03-01

No other issue than the standardization of the 1q
license system is inherently competent and fitted to
arouse and marshal the moral forces.-Geo. w Armi
stead.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhamed con.
dition OF the mucous lining of the
eustachian tube. When this tube gets
infamed you have rumbling sound OF
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and un,
less the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases ont Of ten are caused by
ca,arrah, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
w- Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31
OPINIONS OF THE JUDGES.
OVER BTRKBECK's STORE.

The exemption of the college estate"
from all taxes is held, in Brown univer-
sity VS.. Granger Or. I), 36 l.. r. A. SAT,
TO extend to real estate which consti-
tutes part of the endowment.
Concurrent jurisdiction in the courts
of different states for the garnishment
of foreign corporation which is doing
business in each state by agents is held,
in Lancashire Insurance company VS..
Corbetts Ull), SO L. II. A. 64O, to exist,
and it is held that the jurisdiction is not
determined by the situs Of the debt, but
by the liability of the garnishee TO be
sued at the place.
Escape Of gas from a cracked elbow
in pipe which gas company puts in,
after repeated attempts to repair it and
the assurance of its employe that it is
all right, is held, in Richmond Gas com
pany VS.. Baker Qnd), &c L. r. A. 6s3,
to render the gas company liable for the
resulting damages, where the persons
were lulled by such assurances into a
feeling Of security, although able to
smell the gas.
The right Of the owner Of the soil to
cut and remove ice from nonnavigable
stream is sustained in Gehlen VS.. Knorr
Qa), sc L. X. A. 697, even to any ex-
tent, for his own use, whether for stor-
age or sale. if it does not thereby APP
preciably diminish the amount of water
that can be used by the lower pro-
prietor, and the construction, OF dam
to collect and retain the water for this
purpose to reasonable extent is up
held
The right OF a telephone company to
require a telegraph company to place
telephone in its Office for use in re-
ceiying and transmitting messages on
the ground that it has allowed another
telephone company to have an instr-u-
ment there for that purpose is denied,
in people eN-rel. Cairo Telephone com
pany vs.. Western Union Telegraph com
pany Gll.), 36 /. r. \. 637, on the
ground that the telegraph company
cannot be compelled to receive oral mes
sages and that by waving its rights in
that respect in favor of one company 1t
is not compelled to do so in favor Of an
other.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

tirely upon that instrument. When
questioned by the woman with whom
she lived, one OF her adopted mothers.
she had answered. simply:
II prayed for some sign, some proof
that could give the people of the ex.
istence Of angels, and they told me
should soon play upon a harp"
By eight o'clock the big hall was
crowded. Friends and scotfers alike.
all had come to see the miracle. The
harp stood waiting upon the little
stage, but minute after minute ticked
itself away and the Red Girl did not
appear.
The people, who had been growing
restless and impatient, suddenly be-
came silent and interested, for q man.
with a face 80 white and drawn one
hardly recognized him. had stepped
upon the stage.
Friends" he began. vainly striving
to steady his voice, "our little Red Girl
said the angels promised her she should
play upon harp. The promise has
come true, l think. She died half an
hour ago"
The next night the moon looked down
on strange, unusual scene. Upon the
almost inaccessible peak Of Red Chief
was crowd Of people-a silence has
just fallen amongst them. and a man
comes slowly forward until he stands
beside deep, new-made grave. lie
rnises his hand: May the love OF God
and the peace that passeth all I'M
derstanding be with us-as we know
1t Is with her-now and forever"
Once more the silence falls, broken
only by uncomfortable weeping and
the sound OF working spades.
Then. one by one. the people move
away, until long black line is swing
ing down the mountain. The steady
tramping OF their feet and the crack.
Ing OF the underbrush sings a dreary
requiem as It is borne through he night
to the lonely man who, lying face down
ward. is fighting the great hattie OF al.
most unconquerab!e grief ana despair
-Leslie's Monthly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

The New York Sun, which has long
been noted for the excellence Of its
dction, has this to say in recent issue:
There never was an English grammer
that didn't darken understanding. The
whole pack Of English grammors is but
a set of fossiized rules and obiter dieta
about this wonderful, illimitable, and
passionateIy living spesch. Use your
English grammer, If heaven has been so
harsh to you as to give one, for fuel in
winter, or for cigar lighters in the
furnaceless and grateless months. Burn
it. 1t is an ignorant and presumptu-
GUS hereto and sinner against our
sacred English speech"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

The Customer-I'm tellin' yer, now!
De mex time yer try ter choke me I'll
come around here an wiring yer neck!
The Laundryman-Me chokee? Me
no chokeel
The Customer-Yes, yer did! Yer
gev me fourteen-an' '-a-half collars when
l wear fifteen-an' '-a-half; an l didn't
find it out till Sunday an couldn't get
no odders Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
FREELAND, PA, JANUARY 81, 1873
Indep. ndenco of the City Press.

Dave Martin, the political boss of
Philadelphia, is man whose record is
not an enviable one. One remarkable
trait, however, stands out prominently in
his career, and that is his gratitude to
those who have dragged him out OF the
mire and placed him on the throne he
now sits. This is one thing which can
not be said of some Of the men who are
opposing him in his efforts to elect his
brotherin-law, w. j. Rooney, as re-
ceiver of taxes. Martins most bitter
opponent is Editor Mcclure, OF the Times,
who is stopping at nothing that will
help to defeat the leader who befriendsd
him. While Martin allowed McClure's
brother-in-law, Dave Gratz, an incompe-
tent nonentity, to draw $40, 900 year as
receiver Of taxes from Philadelphia's
treasury, Martin was an immaculate
Whom Martin drove out the horde OF Nc
Clure's relations who were gorging them
selves at the public trough, Martin
suddenly became a terrible menace to
the city, If the Times can be believed.
The disgracstul spois system of politics
which rules Philadelphia was all right
while McClure's family reaped the major
portion of the spois, but when the
editors relations found themselves out
of Office the Times goes in, not to change
the system, but to change the boss.
This Philadelphia contest may not
interest our readers, and it is not with
the intention of interesting them in it
that this is published. The TRIBUNE
proof to the claim it has frequently
made, viz, that the metropolitan press,
composed of great Independent news
papers like the Times, is governed in its
actions, political and otherwise. by
motives which cannot bear examination.
The country journal which would change
front as often as the city press would be
driven from the community, for here a
creditable reason must be shown when 8
newspaper departs from its policy. In
the cities the proprietors can hide their
individuality behind the powerful ma
chimes they control, and a flop from the
support of one party to smother or a
change of views on questions of the day
is trumpeted through the country as in
dependence. This independence, in a
majority of cases. is nothing more than
cloak to shield the petty spite or mer-
cenary desires which possess the men
who control the metropolitan press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

Cultivate your mind, my boy" said
the elderly gentleman who gives ad-
vice. struggle to develop what in
tellect nature may have bestowed on
you"
But education doesn't always make
people happy"
mo. But it enables a lot of them
who would otherwise be known as i'll
natured cranks, to pose as 'cynics.' -
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

The recent order issued by Director
Ritter, the head OF Philadelphia's police
department, that all shoes worn by
members of the force while on duty
must be purchased (at the pollceman's
expense) from a certain store in that
city, has caused some tall kicking. The
entire force has been equipped with the
contract footwear, at a price per pair of
not less than so per cent above the
charge OF other stores for the same
quality of goods. The police quietly
protest that the shoes are not comfort
able and do not fit them, and small deal
ers denounce the order which has divert
ed profitable trade from them to their
wealthier competitor. Notwithstanding
these objections the order remains in
force. 1t is almost unnecessary to state
that the chosen store at which the
police must buy is John Wanama-
ker's, and il John should champion
Director Ritter for the mayoralty year
from now people who watch Philadel-
phia politics should not be surprised.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

color into those checks, and then will
fill that busy brain of yours with cheer
full thoughts and together well make
you strong and we'll. Won't you let me
won't you do that much for me, little
girl?"
The girls eyes fill with tears, but she
silently shakes her head. You are so
true. dear, and l love you-but what
good has 1t ever done you?". The man
tries to interrupt, but she passionately
continues: II have brought nothing
but sorrow into your life-l want your
love, want you-but never can marry
you. cannot say forget me- for It
would break my heart If you did
know am spelling your life, and yet
am too selfish TO let you go: and you
won't go, dearest will your" turning
suddenly to him. her hands nervously
clutching his coat and arms.
wild horses couldn't drag me, little
girl" the voice was supposed to be
cheerful. but there was a suggestion Of
A break in II that made the girl move
closer to the mans side, and the SYM
pathetic silence was not broken until
they reached the little brown house
perched on the side OF hill, with
"Rocky Rest" spelled in white stones
on its terrace then turning an April
face, the girl playfully pulled the man
on to the porch.
Mother, here is your best sweet
heart" she called. He's going TO stay
to tea. and then he is going to make
music with that flute of HIS" and still
talking and softly laughing, she pushed
him into the house.
The man was a good musician, and
the sweet music, with the soft piano ac-
compa animent, caused many couples TO
pause and listen that night as 1t tioated
through the open windows.
They played until the man grew
tired. Putting down his instrument,
he leaned over the girl and lifted her
hands from the keys. IL believe the
angels do assist you" he said, half
seriously; you arc perfectly mex
haustible tonight"
The girl did not smile.
II feel they are with me-" she said.
softly. and followed him on TO The
porch.
After he had gone she stood motion.
less. 1t was moonlight, and the sur
rounding mountains with their mys-
terious dark shadows almost told the
secret of the universe. The light fell
upon the girl. throwing her pale face
and vivid red dress intro strong relief,
and causing her to look weird and un-
real. Suddenly. with passionate ges-
ture, she threw out her arms.
81 am such weak and unworthy
servant" she sobbed; teach me to be
strong, give me more proof, that may
walk with unwavering faith, and cry
aloud to unbelievers: Life Is but a
day, the great promise is true, and be-
yond our little sphere is the real world
and the wonderful. glorious life In
deathi'"
Carried away by her emotion she sank
upon her knees, and when she finally
arose there was an inspired, exultant
look upon her face.
The next day the little town was set
talking, for word was passed around
that the Red Girl, who never had so
much as touched harp, would give a
concert in the evening and play en-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31
why He Was Worried.

"Do I not detect trace of brandy
In this mince pie, madam" asked the
tramp at the door.
eyes, my good man, you do" replied
the good woman; but don't be
alarmed, there's not enough to intoxi-
cate you"
That's what | am alarmed about,
madam "--Yonkers Statesman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

Just SO years ago to-day" said the
old soldier, "the top of my head was
grazed by bullet"
"There isn't much grazing now, is
there, grandpa?" was the comment of
the youngest grandchild and as the old
gentleman rubbed his bare poll, he had
to admit the correctness of the asser-
tion.-Tit-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

City Man-This must be a very
healthy place, judging from the num-
Der OF old people have seen here!
Native-Healthy It's so blamed
healthy that I guess good many of
'em will have to be shot on the judg-
ment day,-Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

The attention Of such Of our people as
may feel charitably inclined is called to
the urgent necessity OF doing something
to relieve the distress which exists in
the homes of many families in Frecland
and surrounding towns. To mention
specific cases publicly would not be wei
coined by those who are in want, as it
would expose them to much idle curios-
ity, but a quiet investigation by each
who wishes to help will reveal where
good can be done. There are families
here today suffering for the necessities
of life who never knew poverty before.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

Mrs. Gabb (hostess)-Your little son
does not appear to have much appetite.
Mrs. Gabb-No, he is quite delicate.
Mrs. Gabb-Can't you think of any
thing you would like, my little man?
Little Man-No'm. You see, nom
made me eat hull lot before we start
ed, 40 | wouldn't make a pig of my
self-N Y Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

Son-Papa, what is countess?
Father-A countess, my boy, is the
wife of count.
Son (after little thinking)-Then
Is governess the wife of governor?
N. Y. Journal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

Algy-I just complimented Miss Ole
timer upon her looking so young, and
she seemed offended supposed wom-
en- liked to be told that they looked
young.
Reggy-And so they do, Algy; but
not complimented upon it.-Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

"Before we were married." she pro-
tested, you declared you would go to
the end of the earth to make me happy"
yes" he replied, coldly.
She shuddered.
Had he already run through her real
estate? ?--Detroit Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

"The coroner and six men sat on him
for two hours" read farmer Jones from
the newspaper.
WELL" exclaimed his wife, dropping
her knitting, "if he amt dead by this
time, he orter be."-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

His wife now in passion flies;
His tone no love awakes.
He speaks about the pumpkin-pies
His mother used to make.
Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

The railroad man a wonder Is,
You surely cannot doubt;
For he makes out a timetable
No mortal can make out.
-PuclS
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Catbartic. 10c or 25c.
IL c. c. c. fail to cure druggists refund money.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
DEATH OF HATTIE FERRIS.

Miss Hattie B. Ferris died at 339, West 23l street, New York city on Fri day last from taking Paris green. On the Tuesday previous to her death she started to take some medicine and shortly afterward informed her mother with whom she and her brother Charles lived in New York-that she thought she had taken something wrong, Physi- clans were summoned but could not save Miss Ferris life and on Friday she died, aged 30 years. Mrs B. s. Conklin of Ashley Falls. her oldest sister, was at her bedside before she died.
 Funeral services were held in New York Monday and on Tuesday the re- mains were brought to Ashley Falls, Mass, for interment, Rev F. w. Bar nett conducting the burial service. Be- sides a large number from Ashley Falls and Canaan there were present at the burial: Mrs J. A. Bierce of Cornwall Bridge, W. W. Bierce of Torrington, Mrs T. s. Russell and Mrs Conklin of Salisbury. Tue immediate relatives present were the mother, and M. B. Ferris and wife, E. s. Conklin and fam fly of Ashley Falls, Charles Ferris of New York, Miss Fannie Ferris of Hart The pail bearers were Messrs Ralph and Roswell Hurlburt, J ohm Griffith and Har- ry Peck.
 The deceased was daughter of the late Samuel Ferris for many years proprietor of the Ashley Falls Inn.
 The remains reposed in light drab- covered casket which was opened at the grave 50 that old friends might view the features of her who had passed her childhood days in Ashley Falls. Floral tributes from loving friends were abundant, and beautiful beyond de- scription. Much sympathy was ex- pressed for the bereaved family.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
POINTERS.

Horse for sale. See adv.
 A nice fox terrier for sale. See adv.
 Time to think of buying bicycles. See E. ". Adams adv.
 Genuine common sense and cheery in vitation are embodied in 0. F. Flaw ley's new advertisement. Read it.
 John s. Mycock now has the fiuest assortment of new spring dress goods that he has ever showu Read his new advertisement,
 J. B. Oliphant & Go. are manifesting great energy during their advance sale of spring merchandise. For particulars see new adv.
 Abbe, Adam & Cos new advertise ment mentions the old and reliable in- surance companies which they are agents for, and it also gives you other information which is worth knowing. Read it.
 Well Welll What next will E. P. Hunt & Go. do? They have just bought $10.000 worth of dry goods, fancy goods and notions at bankrupt sale and they propose to sell them at less than 50 cents on the dollar Read their adv care- fully and comprehend the situation.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
SALISBUR Y.

Rev Mir Merrimau. of Hartford, preach ed in Cong1 church Sunday in the ab- sence of Rev J. O. Goddard.
 Mrs l. Clark and Miss Clark are visiting friends in Brooklyn this week.
 Mrs W. P. Everts and children are spending week in Brewster, N. Y.
 Miss Mary White. of Millerton, spent Sunday with friends.
 The play, "Damon and Pythias" will be given in Lime Rock, Thursday even ing of this week and in Sharon on Sat ulday evening.
 The boys are out on their wheels again. We are glad to see so many signs of summer again.
 Mir W. Kaye has been i'll with an at- tack of the grippe for week or more.
 The lodge grows; the band grows, Everything goes and grows in Sails bury.
 Miss Eva Fenn has returned from New York very much improved as 8 result of her care and treatment, under the hands of a specialist.
 Martin Strong is able to attend to bis duties once more. Mir Strong has been suffering with severe cold for some days.
 MT and Mrs Eugene Bartram will oc cnpy portion of Mrs Pratt's house the coming season.