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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
SAGO PALM OF TUDOR PLACE
The oashOOt of One That Was Part
of Boston's Famous Tea Cargo.

The 06shoot of One That Was Part
of Boston's Famous Tea Cargo.
One OF the most interesting homes In
historic Georgetown is the Tudor
place. The sago palm of revolution
ary fame stands in the Tudor conser-
vatory in winter and on the beautiful
lawn in summer. 1t belongs to Martha
Washington's granddaughter, Mrs.
Brittania w. Kennon, who is the Oldest
living descendant of the family.
In ITS, when the historic cargo OF
tea was dumped into Boston harbor,
there were on board three small palms.
The largest was carefully sent to
Mount Vernon, another to the home Of
Gov. Morris of Morrisania, while the
third was taken to the Pratt gardens,
near Philadelphia. Ten years later
the conservatory at Mount Vernon was
burned and the palm lost. Thirty-six
years later, in 1873, Mrs. Kennon's
ney OF four days. to Philadelphia, WIS.,
tied the Pratt gardens, bought several
little plants, and carried them in a
basket to her own greenhouse. One
of them was an offshoot of the original
sago palm, and to-day is veritable
Colonial Dame or Daughter OF the
Revolution.
1t is now almost a century old, and
has never known another home. Its
fruit Is not abundant, like the cocoanut
or date palm. 1t bears a small april
cot-shaped fruit only once in several
years. Its terminal budding at the
end Of the stem Is like crown. Some
years it unfolds long, slender spikes.
or palm branches, but several times
during Mrs. Kenron's life there has
been wonderful growth of fern-shap-
ed, delicate leaves, soft and spongy in
texture and color When left on the
tree, until the sap is pretty well down
in the trunk, they retain their shape
and color many years. Botanists have
examined them with keen interest 1t
appears like cabbage, and slowly un-
folds its yellowish brown fern leaves,
after the fashion of our house ferns.
If left on the tree they die.
Mrs. Kennon remembers we'll La
fayette's visit to Tudor place. when
she was little Virginia maid of nine
years, and the sago palm was only
eleven years old.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26

fOc4Gt ana tne wheel,
The wheel has done a good deal for
the physical development OF the new
woman. A little incident that hap
pened yesterday on upper Nineteenth
street gave interesting proof of this.
A sweet-faced woman with silvered
hair and clad in plain gray dress was
riding slowly along when she saw
ahead Of her a small boy pushing along
on tricycle. and towing a little blue
cart tied with string to the axle Of
his vehicle. There were more young
sters further up the street. and the
little chap was looking at them and
trying to put on speed to reach them.
A smile overspread the face of the sill
yer-haired woman, and a sudden
thought seemed to occur to her.
She rode little slower, held the
handlebar with one hand and with the
other found the pocket in her dress.
Skilfully she guided her bicycle close
to the little red cart, and as she reach
ed 1t the disengaged hand drew from
the pocket big. round, red apple,
which she deity dropped In the little
cart.
The boy did not hear 1t and kept on.
The woman rode past, then turned and
came behind, riding slower than be-
fore. The youngster at length reach
ed his playmates and dismounted.
AS he did SO he saw his prize and
jumped for 1t. then looked wonderingly
around to see where it came from.
The lady with the silver hair watch
ed him as she wheeled past and evil
IDENTIFY had her full reward In the
child's pleasure and establishment.
But the marvel to the man who saw
1t from the sidewalk was how a wo-
man could find her pocket on a wheel.
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
A Talking Crow.

Bethel, Mes. latest curiosity Is a
talking crow which entertains the
boys and girls. The bird was found
in the woods over year ago when
young. having fallen from It's nest and
broken a wing. 1t was taken home
and cared for but showed no inclina-
ton to talk until few months ago. 1t
talks as we'll as parrots, but favors
words containing 20" and Hello, he'll
10, Moses, Ora. Whoa there!" cause
the passersby to turn quickly at times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
The Names of the Poor.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Directors OF the Middle Coal Field Poor
District will be held tomorrow. Several
important matters will come up for con.
sideration, chief of which the publica-
tion of the names of those who receive
outdoor relief.
Since the protest made by the TRl,
BUNE few weeks ago against this de-
parture we have received assurances in
the form OF letters and personal remarks
that the position taken by US on behalf
OF the unfortunates is endorsed in every
section OF the poor district.
The board is not unanimous on this
question, we are pleased to learn, and II
such action Is ordered it will be done In
opposition to the advice Of those who
know most about tho poor and the
charity system OF our state.
New directors ought not act hastily in
introducing what they may honestly be-
lieve to be reforms when these innova-
tions do not receive the approval OF
men longer In the relief bushes than
they.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
Independence Day at Niagara Falls.

Low rate excursion via the Lehigh
Valley Railroad. Tickets will be issued
for train No. g. and for Immediate con-
Meeting train from branch line points,
July 1. For all trains Except Black
Diamond expresO July2. For train No.
3 and immediate connecting train from
branch line points, July ,. Good for
return passage on all trains, Except
Black Diamond express) to July 4, in
elusive. The fare from Freeland for
tho round trip will be So. Consult
Lehigh Valley ticket agents for further
particulars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
Humor After the Battle.

The LATEST man in the regiment lay
in the hospital tent. A comrade came
to see him.
Lost a leg, eh?" he said. why
that leg was not 30 badly shot as to
need amputation."
Il know it," drawled the lazy man.
But nevertheless recommended it,"
"You did? Why so?" said the other
astonished.
Because" muttered the patient, "a
won't have but one boot to keep shined
now!"
The other turned aside.
Just throw that leg out back Of the
tent" said the wounded man. "I'll do
the same thing for you some time"
Hang me IL you dol" cried the COM
rade, hurrying away.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26

Leggings, overgaiters and high TOP
cycling boots for women will scarcely
be used this season, according to the
dealers In these articles, who say that
tho trade In these lines has fallen of
greatly, and very few new styles have
been produced for the coming season.
The wheelwomen found leggings too
warm and clumsy. and the high top
boots wrinkled and seldom fitted well.
Golf stockings worn with shoes of
about the usual height have been SUBJ
stituted
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26

The unwieldiness of an empire which
should embrace the Philippines is illus
trated by the experience of merchant
skipper of Castine, Me. He left Ma
nilla in a sailing vessel for voyage
around the Cape, stopping at St. Hele-
ma. When he started there was no
expectation OF war: when he reached
Maine the war was over.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
An Old Expression.

To dance attendance" is an express
sion borrowed from the medieval GUS
tom which compelled the bride at a
wedding to dance with whomsoever
asked her. No matter how low the con-
dition or how Objectionable the per-
son the bride could not refuse.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
She Likes to Cook.

Mrs. Ruth McEnerey Stewart is a,
noted among her friends for her Gull.
nary accomplishments as for her III.
erary ability. She delights In concoct.
ing dainty dishes and finds much re-
creation from mental labor in prepar.
Ing salad or a ragout. Over this
work, too. she is wont to talk and lest
and spin plantation yarns that are a
delight to the listeners. and she de-
clares that praise of her cooking is as
pleasing as appreciation OF her stories
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26

One thousand, FIVE hundred and eigh-
ty samples Of temperance drinks were
analyzed at the British government
laboratory. OF this number, one-third
we're found to contain more than the
per cont. Of alcohol allowed by law.
Some OF the samples contained as much
as 6 to 8 per cent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26

II must confess" remarked the bat
tered tin can, that to the best Of my
knowledge have never pointed a
moral, but have nevertheless adorn-
ed many a tail"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
A Valuable Coin.

The largest gold coin in existence is
worth about $315. It is the ingot or
"loof" OF AMMAN and It's value is writ
ten on the coin with Indian ink.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
Beneficial Ounce Juice.

Two teaspoonsful Of ounce Juice
were recently administered to suffer-
er from an aggravated case of hic-
coughs in Chillicothe. O., and cured af-
ter many other remedies had failed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
piindne.s In Australia.

The number Of blind persons in Aus
tralia In proportion to the number Of
the population is considerably less than
In most other countries.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
T EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL February 5, 1899.

IL February b, 1899.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE FREELAND.
8 20 m for weatherly, Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, bethlehem, Easton, Phila-
dephia and New York.
40 m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Pittston and Scranton.
8 20 m for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, AL
lentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadel-
phia, New York and Hazleton.
9 33 m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsville.
IL AS IN for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and all points
West
andoah, Mt Carmel, Shamokin aud
Pottsville.
8 "a m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre and Scranton.
z 27 p m for HaZleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
z 20 m from Ashland, Shenandoah Maha-
noy City and Hazleton.
z 40 m from Pottsyille, Ashland, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton.
8 II III from Philadelphia, Easton, Bethle-
hem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Wealth
doah, Mt. Carmel and Shamokin.
8 33 IN from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
ll45a IN from Pottsville, Shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City
and Hazleton.
4 3e m from Scranton, willses-B Barre and
White Haven.
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Potts
vile, Shamokin, Mt. Carmel, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton.
z 27 R m from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and
For further information inquire of Ticket
R6LLfN 1i H. WILBUR, General Superintendent.
CHAS. S. LEE, Genl Pass. Agent.
rs Cortlandt Street. New York City.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26

"If you wish mating to match a
certain colo- scheme In your rooms"
says the expert, get a plain white one
and have 1t stained"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26
An Atlantic Liner.

In three years the expense OF running
an Atlantic steamer exceeds the cost of
construction.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-26

$l.5o year is all the TRIBUNE costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

Ire ELECrIoN.-Next Tuesday,
November 7, will be election day, woen
the pc pie of the State will be called
upon to eiect members of the House of
Delegates and one half of the members
Of the Senate. The canvass through
cut the State except in few counties
mas been very quiet one, as in MANY
# the counties there is no opposition to
tle regular demoo -atic nominees. In
This Senatorial district Mr.. Donohoe
wlli have 90 opposition. and for MEM
b rs of the House from this city and
county MIR. Hume has practically none,
Nlr. Lob, his opponent, not even having
had his name placed on the ticket to be
voted in the county. In most of the
counties composing this Congressional
district the democratic nominees will
have little or no opposition. The vote
in the State will be exceedingly small,
except in few localities where there
are interesting locsl contests. In
most places the democratic op.
position is so very weak that
II is not worth considering, SEN
aior Martin and Chairman Ellyson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
LOCAL BREVITIES

There were four dodgers at the station hous,
last night.
Mount Vernon Chapter. Royal Arch Ma
sons, last night conferred the chapter degree
upon several candidates.
Mr.. Louis Brill last night at the Opers
house restaurant entertained a number Of
his friends at an oyster roast
Letter Carrier Downey while delivering
mali IN tia WI stern section of the city day
or two since was badly bitten by a dog
The Relief truck which broke down while
going to a fire on Monday evening last has
been repaired and is now 10 service again.
The only case before the Mayor this morn.
ing was that of q man charged with assault.
ing and beating woman. His case was con-
tinaed until Monday.
Large crowds o. men gathered ct the West.
ern Union telegraph Office last night to swat
the result of the Jeffries. Sharkey prize fight,
which was not learned till midnight.
While at work this morning painting the
Adams school building in Washington Henry
Parker, painter. fell from q ecaffold sus.
pended thirty feet from the ground and was
instantly killed
Messrs Walter Alice and Charles Ball of
Washington and " F. II. Finke of this city
have been selected TO conduct the examina.
ton of candidates for the position of City
Engineer, to be held on Friday next.
At the monthly meeting last night Of the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company routine
business was transacted and votes of thanks
extended to Messrs. ]. T. Patterson, VIM.
Rodgers and others for the loan of horses and
harness for use during the sesqui centennial
parade.
Isaac Eicbberg g. Son were never 20 ready
as now to meet every demand for reasonable
merchandise of thoroughly dependable grades.
Fsi'est prices for the best goods lave made
their store tlexandrias shopping ceutre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


Now that the winter styles of jackets and capes are in we
suggest your making your selections The goods shown
very stylish and the effects entirely different from the jackets
OF the past few Jackets extremely Short made
in all colors blacks blues and tans half lined and
prices lower than for class of garments elsewhere
All our garments especially tailor made
der Several styles of attractive golf capes also shown
In connection with the jacket stock call attention to the
very attractive line of plaid for separate skirts prices from
soc $3.50 yard and the very superior line of black Gre
pons in prices from $25 to $3.50 per yard This line en-
braces many exclusive designs separate skirt lengths We
making window display choice silks the popu-
lar satin faced goods.
Special line value umbrellas ST. up.
special mark down sale of fancy black goods
We have quite large line of choice black iancies and are
determined to close them regardless OF COST The goods
especially attractive for skirts and SUITS
Goods that were 75c marked soc; ST. $I.25 and
$5o goods marked to 75c and ST. Don't miss this oppor-
tunty
Special line OF umbrellas from 81 up. Ask Them
Look at the prices carpet stock and compare before
buying Remember all these goods bought prices
were 10 per cent. lower than at present.
good wool tapestry carpet at 4Sc.
Much better grade of tapestry at 5ec
Best tapestry carpet at 69c.
Smiths velvet carpets at 8Sc.
Three patterns of Administers carpets at &c.
Our stock of Marquette rugs and Is running low and
can't promise to duplicate the present low figures
few choice 7-6x1o and ox12 Administer rugs at old
prices ONE PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

The SISTERS FAIR VI ill open Novem-
Der 6. To insure it's success the ladies
in charge have worked nobly, leaving
nothing undone that energy could eff
feet or q generous spirit suggest. That
the evenings may be attractive, enter
tsinments will be given each evening
by the best talent that can be secured,
from both Alexandria and Washington.
An Irish flag will be contested for by
the Hibernians of Alexandria against
the Fourth Division in Washington.
The members in Alexandria say the
green flag will never cross the Potomac.
The contest for a gun between Officers
Beach and Knight promises to be very
close one. Not less interesting will be
the contest among the foreman of the
FIRE companies of the city for a fire.
mans hat and belt. Messrs. q. Latham
and II. P. Helwig are contesting for
silver punch bowl, both have hosts of
friends and the contest will undoubted-
ly be- close one. The most popular
member of the Brotherhood of Locomo.
tive Engineers will be voted ring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
Story ola Slave.

To be bound hand and foot by the
chains of disease is the worst form of
slavery. George D Williams, of Man.
chester, Mich, tells how such slave
was made free. He says: my wife
has been so helpless for fve years that
she could not turn over in bed alone
After using two bottles of Electric Bit
tiers, she is wonderfully improved and
able to do her own work." This SUI
preme remedy for female diseases quick.
ly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, mel
ancholy, hea1ache, backache, faintlng
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is a eodsend to weak, sickly,
run down people. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only so cents Sold by E. s..
Leadheater & Sons, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

PROPERTY SALEs.-Capt. R. F. Knox
sold at auction today lot of ground
situated on the east side of Patrick
street, 81 feet south of Wilkes, and
fronting on Patrick street about SO feet,
with the four frame dwelling houses
thereon, to DR.. George T. Klipstein for
81, $3.50.
Miss Mary Barton las sold to Mrs. Lille
c. Reid house and lot on the west side OF
Royal street, between Prince and Duke
streets, and lot on the southeast corner Of
Wilkes and Fayette streets for $500.
Mrs. Fannie B. Belts has sold to F. P. Reid
a three.story brick residence on the west side
of Royal street. between King and Prince,
for $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel damped with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with a
pain in the chest or side, or lame
back, give il trial. You are certain
to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm is also certain cure for rheu.
matism. For sale by all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

LIEUTENANT Owe AS heretofore stated
First Iii. u.eDant James NJ. Love, Twenty.
6rst United States Infantry. has been select
ed TO fill temporarily the position OF acting
Adiutant General of the District OF Co'umoi
militia and he will report for duty in day
or two Until he does so, Captain Alfred P.
Robbins, aide de camp on the brigade staff
who has ably filed the position on numerous
occasions heretofore, will officiste as acting
Adiutant General. Lieutenant Love, who is
from Fairfax county, was appointed to the
army last year. He was wounded in tho
right arm at Calamba on August last, and
was ordered homo on detached service. A
strenuous effort is to be made in short time
to have Colonel Theodore Mosher, now ON
the retired list as major, detailed perma.
nently as adjutsnt general of the District
militia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

INDICTED. Mrs. Susan Owens, Of
King George county, against whom the
grand jury of the county court, at the
October term, owing to sympathy for
the woman, refused to fnd an indict
ment for the burning OF the storehouse
and stock of goods of J. G. Ninde, in
August last, was yesterday indicted
for the crime. She was bailed in the
sum of 81 900 for her appearance at the
December court. The indictment has
resulted in considerable feeling be-.
tween the friends of the two parties,
both of whom stand well in the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

81 PLUNKARD.-The next attraction
underlined for next Wednesday at the
Opera House is rural comedy drama
of Yankee farm life, entitled Isl Punk
ard" aud will be presented by the
young character actor, J. @. Lewis,
Imported by his company OF talented
comedians. The action of the play adj
mits of number of novel aud pleasant
specialties by company of comedians,
presenting a programme OF mirth, mu.
sic and novelties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

ATHLETIC DAY This was Athletic
Dsy al the Episcopal High School.
near this city, and the sports were wit.
messed by large number of spectators
Me.sr.. Fl. D. Waters, H. G. Ansley,
IT.. and Z. y. Baker were the man
ayers. and the judges were Messrs. W..
Il. Randolph, K. G.. Campbell and M.
5 Elgle. Music was furnished by Pro
lessor Pitts band. The schedule was
IS iollOws:
Throwing tle bali: Prize-A baseball
glove. Distance, 342 feet 2 inches.
Won by w. a. Baker.
Potato FACE, $50 yards: Prizs-A pair
or I. skates. Time, minute 40 Sec
ends. Won by l.. Adams.
Putting the shot: Prizs-A fine razor.
Distance, % feet Z inches. Won by r.
X Walers
Senior Hat race, 100 yards: Prize-A
silver match box. Time, 10 Ito Sec
Onds. Won by E Y. Baker.
Junior running long jump: Prizs-A
pocket knife. Distance, Is feet 3
inches Won by - Pension.
Senior hurdle race: P>ize-A collar
aud cut case. Time, Is LIS seconds.
Won by T. Y. Baker, who broke the
record by | ) of second.
Senior hat race, 2e0 yards: Prizs-A
fine sweater. Time, "a As seconds.
Won by E Y. Baker and awarded to
= hodgman.
Sanding long Jump: Prize-A stu
deat's lamp. Distance, 8 feet 2 inches.
Won by - Fontaine.
Senior flat race, $40 yards: Prizs-A
dae jersey Time. l minute 2 2 5 sec.
onds. Won by E. Y. Baker and award.
ed 70 W. A. Baker.
Pole waiting, height: Prize-A pair
o. clL buttons. Height, S feet IL inch.
Wa oy - Moncure.
Junior hat race, 100 yards: Prizs-A
fine Jersey. Time, II minutes 8 5 sec
Onds. Won by l. Adams.
Throwing the hammer: Prizs-A
razor and strop. Distance, 81 feet 2
inc1es. Won by H. D. Waters, who
broke the record by 2 feet 10 ioches.
Juoior hurdle race, 6 hurdles in 140
yards: Prize-A pair of American Club
Skates. Time, II 2seconds. Won by
- Bryan.
Flat race, half mile: Prize-A psir Of
nalr brushes Time, 2 minutes 80 2 s
seconds. Won by d. N. Rust, jr.
Running nigh jump: Prizs-A fine
sweater. Height, ) feet inches. Won
oy l.. Baker. who broke the record
oy | inch, and awarded to F. P
Nalle, ir.
junior fiat race, 44O yards: Prize
god scarf pin. Time, l minute 16 2-5
seconds. Won by l.. Adams and
awarded to - Minnigerode.
Pole vauting, distance: Prize-A
fountain pen. Distance, 81 feet {
inches. Won by - Fontaine, who
oFoke the record by 9iuches.
Sack race, 100 yards: Prize-A pocket
John Rust
Consolation race, 900 yards: Prize-A
90 0oS Of candy Time, 26 2 S seconds
Won by 4. c Ansley.
Hootl Prize Medal-s gold medal TO
The cast athlete on this occasion-wa
awarded to E Y. Baker, who made %
points
Miss Bessie Orme, of Georgetown
Presented the prizes to the successful
Contestants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee is the
guest of Mrs. P. T. Yeatman, on Wash.
ington street.
Tie property on tho southwest corner of
Patrick and Cameron streets, advertised for
sale at auction today by Mr. F. E. Anderson.
trustee, was withdrawn without being offered.
Mrs. II. c. Phillips and son have returned
home after pleasant visit to relatives in
Richmond.
Mr.. Thomas Hoy is quite sick at his home
on Washington street.