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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06
GREAT THOUGHTS.

Justice is truth in action --Disraeli.
Our only greatness is that we aspire.
Jean Ingelow.
What has been done can be done
again.-Disraeli.
Conduct is three-fourths of life.-
Matthew Arnold.
Judgment is forced upon us by ex-
perience.-Johnson.
Age, like woman, requires fit sur
oundings.-Emerson.
Houses are like the human beings
who inhabit them.-Hugo.
Money makes up in a measure all
other wants in men.-Wyeherley.
Take hope from the heart of man and
you make him beast of prey-Ouida.
The refusal of praise is only the wish
to be praised twice.-La Rouchefou.
cauld.
Courage, like cowardice, is undoubt-
edly contagious, but some persons are
not liable to catch it.--G. ID. Prentice.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06

The use Of states has been forbidden
IN the schools of Zurich, Switzerland.
and pen, Ink and paper have been sub.
stituted, even in the lowest forms The
reasons given are that the light pray
marks of the pencil on the slate can.
not be followed without straininr tbe
ayes: that the pressure which II is
necessary to exert upon the pencil les.
sens the facility of the hand and rem
iers an easy. flowing HANDWRITING
more difficult to attain, and that the
use of the slate is not conducive 10
:leanly work.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06
In Wasliingt on
v those mon nrp tirhtiup"

In Washington
"Why those men are fighting"
"Ob, don't mind them"
"But one of them has the other by
the hair"'
"That's nothing"
"And the other has his opponents s
ear between his teeth!"
ooh, come along"
But wait. 1t may be murder"
"Will you come along"
Tell me first what they are fighting
about"
"They are not fighting"
Not fighting? What are they do
ing?"
Arguing over the constitution"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06

Being 81 himself and his wife but II.
he regarded the oatmeal with diStruSt.
"ls there ground glass or poison in
this, sweetheart?" he asked.
"NO, darling" she replied.
Accordingly he sent the oatmeal to
n chemist and had it analysed, and 1t
was thoroughly established that there
was neither ground glass tor poison
in it, and the old man was SO surprised
he drank himself to death
And his young widow cane into all
his property.
How much better It is not to be wick.
ed!--Detroit Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06
The Latest Levy on Mans Clothes

The lates levy women havo made on
the masculine wardrobe has been head
ed by the fair huntresses o. England
and Long Island. 1t is the hppropria.
tion OF the long oyercoat. Whereas
men have adopted a special coat-the
covert coat for riding to houIds, which
is short enough to be worn comfort
ably while on horseback, and has been
found so convenient that it has been
generally adopted for morning wear
women have seized upon the Chester
field, and, adapting 1t to thslr needs,
use 1t when they are moving about be-
fore or after riding 1t gives a pi-
quantity mannish appearance 10 a slight
and pretty woman, and will doubtless
be used for other occasions Than this
for which it was originally irAended,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06
An Exhibition Of Great Love

Mamma-So you think George loves
you?
Mildred-Yes; I am sure of it.
Mamma-What has he ever done to
prove it?
Mildred-The engines and trucks
went past here last night but he didn't
care to let go of my hand even long
enough to run around the corner and
see where the fire was.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06

"What you readin' Samuel"
"Plutarch's Lives" dad"
"Say 1t again"
"Plutarch's Lives"
you put dat book right down, son.
Don't you know dem plutarch's is the
wust enemies dis yer country's got?
OATS right, boy. Eff it wasn't for de
mill onalres, and the trusts, and de plu-
tarchs, we all might be getting rich
an happy. So don't you read no more
of dat book, son; not anudder line"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06
A Narrow Escape

First messenger boy: WAITS der
matter. Johnnie, yer walk lame?'
Second messenger boy: Matter! It's
wonder Use not deadw
"What happened"
"Why, a bloke down de street sent n
proposal Of marriage by me 10 the gals
ole man!'-Yonkers Statesman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06

The duration OF sunshine in the va
rious countries of Europe was recently
discussed at a scientific meeting. 1t
was shown that Spain stands at the
head of the list, having on the average
5000 hours of sunshine per year, while
Italy has 1900 hours. Germany comes
next with LOO and England, 1,40O.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06
Not TIL Then

"I suppose you will he ready when
your country calls your said the
friend.
"Yes, sir" replied Senator Sorghum
confidentally, " but I'm going to keep
right on hluffing tin that happens. I'm
not going to lay down my hand till my
country does call me. e."-Washlngton
Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06
A Way Some Men Havo.

"Old chap" said the man who las
conscientious scruples against buying
his own cigars, got smoker handy"
mo, I'm not smoking in Lent"
"Well, well! Too bad! Say, | guess
I'll swear off myself till you begin
again."-Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06

When the rising bell is ringing,
Though the world is wrapped In
frost
Plunge at once from meath the covers,
He who hesitates is lost.
Chicago Record
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06
Hen-House Needed Painting Too.

Rembrandt Daubbs-NIay ! paint
your picturesque old barn, sir?"
Farmer Jones-Go ahead, sonny; but
I'd darn sight rather ye'd paint de
hen house-it needs 1t most.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-06

Mr.. Ferry-You sny this second hand
chair is in the Colonial style?
Mrs. Ferry-Corroct.
"Wcll. 1t seems to be pretty well
colonized."
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

Observation-Disclosures Pamphlets rssasA
4 ~ BaWorA Atkinson, oR DoatO0,
8xel0AeA Reoa 1la00la.

Warrington. May 3.-The postmas-
ter general has directed tho postmas-
ter at San Francisco to take out Of the
mails for Manila three pamphlets IL.
sued by Edward Atkinson, Of Boston.
vice president Of the Anti-Imperialistic
league. Postmaster General Smith
made this statement: 4
these pamphlets actually tncite to
mutiny. and Il would 30 utterly un3ustifia-
BILE TO permit their circulation among the
soldiers In the Philippines. Their circula-
ton 10 2 movement to induce the soldiers
to disobey orders and In effect to em-
barrass and resist the government IN
whose services they are engaged. Their
circulation, except In the malls for the
Philippines. IL not interfered with. be-
cause. in being sent to Manila. they are
destined for soldiers fighting our battles;
but in this country the effort to incite to
mutiny could have no result. Not only are
they designed to incite to mutiny the Amer
lean soldiers In those islands. but also to
foment and encourage insurrection on the
part Of the Filipinos themselves. Such se-
ditious literature as now estoppeds might
have an effect on the forces we now are
dealing with that would be intellectually to
their advantage and certainly would tend
to stimulate and strengthen their already
weakening opposition. The law covering
the case Is ample. what action might De
taken-and the offense Is Of the gravest
Characters not to be discussed. do not
believe there is any intention to prose-
cute Mr. Atkinson. a. the matter now
stands. The authority to do 30. however.
10 plain. He not only attacks the presi-
dent and the government In the most viru-
lent language and disputes the national
policy. but also calls on the American
troops to defy the government. Certainly
this government Is empowered to stop or
check, as 1t sees At, the circulation OF
these seditious publications"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
APPROVED BY ALGER.
Formulation Granted to Turn waters
Of Lake Michigan Through the
Drainage Canal.

Chicago, May 6.-secretary of War
Alger, in his official capacity, has given
permission to the drainage canal COM
mission to turn through the canal the
waters of Lake Michigan whenever the
canal is ready for operation. In COM
pany with Gen. John M. Wilson, chief
of engineers of the United States army,
Gov. Tanner, the members of the board
of trustees in charge of the construc-
ton Of the canal, the secretary of war
Friday made tour of inspection of the
canal and expressed himself as greatly
impressed with the magnitude of the
undertaking.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Dewey Day Celebrated.
FIRST Anniversary Of the Great Vic
try at Manila Observed In
Many Cities
PRESIDENT SENDS ADMIRAL AnsssAee
says the people Of the unitea states
and GratitaAe to Him aad 70 the
O0cers and Men Of Ais Eleet-Cele.
brations Ia Many Citiea.

New York, May 9. While at the
navy yard President Mckinley sent the
following cablegram to Admiral Dewey:
May /, lss9.-Dewey, Manila: On this
anniversary Of your great victory the peo-
pie Of the United States unite In an express
sion Of affection and gratitude to yourself
and the brave officers and men Of your
fleet, whose brilliant achievements marked
an epoch in history and which will live In
the annals Of the worlds heroic deeds.
(6igned) '.WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
New York, May 2.-Dewey day was
celebrated in the public schools in this
city by special exercises commence
rating the victory at Manila and by the
flying Of flags on all school buildings.
The Day In Manila.
Manila, May 2.-Yesterday, the an
niversary Of the battle Of Manila bay,
was observed by the United States fleet,
the usual drills being omitted. Admiral
Dewey had many visitors and the
American and British merchantmen
dressed ship.
Big Day at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, May 2.-"Dewey day.
was celebrated in this city with pomp
and ceremony. Gov. Stone, by procla-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
HUNDREDS UNDER ARREST.
Troops Guarding u Big Crowd OF
Miners at Wardner-Further
Trouble Not Feared.

Wardner. Idaho, May 6.-Three hum
dred and fifty miners accused of par.
ticipating in Saturdays riot are now
confined here under guard of United
States troops. With Fridays arrivals
500 troops are in the Couer d'Alene dis
trict, and all fear of further outbreaks
is past. The charges against the pris-
oners will be rioting, destroying prop
erty and stopping United States mails.
1t is unlikely that all the prisoners will
be tried, but they will be held until
evidence is collected against the
leaders.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Government FINANCES.

Washington, May 2.-The compare
tive statement of the government re-
ceipts and expenditures shows that the
total receipts for the ten months of
the present year were $424,O56,014, as
compared with $340. 9s6.95O for the same
period in the last fiscal year. The ex-
penditures for the last ten months ag-
gregate $533.451 400, as compared with
s347, 673,195 for the same period last
year. Included in the expenditures is
the payment of 100000, 900 to Spain.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
FLAG up TO STAY.
,Alger ana Merritt So Assert IN Re.
gard to Philippines-sDeak
at Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, May 3.-Declarations
by Secretary Algef and Maj. Gen. Mer-
rift that the American flag was up to
stay in the Philippines were the key
notes Of enthusiastically received
speeches ut the Russell house here
Tuesday night. The occasion was q
banquet by the Michigan society of the
Sons of the American Revolution, now
in national convention here. Aside
from the deafening cheers which
greeted Secretary Alger, Gen. Merritt
evoked the biggest demonstration Of
the evening. He called Mr.. Alger the
best secretary of war the world has
ever seen. Senator-elect Depew gave
voice to the loudly applauded sentiment
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

ApM. NELsoN's famous flagship, the
Eoudroyant. has been broken up, and
= being converted into curio relics.
The stout old craft was overturned at
her dock in . storm In 1897, and ever
since has been steadily breaking up.
The tons Of copper bolts and sheathine
have been sent to the manufacturing
towns to DO converted into medals,
onps, cigar cases, etc. The timbers
will be used in the manufacture Of
costly furniture. Lady Abercomby.
whose grandfather. Sir. Randolph Alb.
srcomby, died & the battle Of Alexan-
dria o. the Foudroyant. has ordered 4
jeobinet and ; chair.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

PERHAPS the oldest salt Of furniture
IL owned by Joseph Berger, hotel
keeper in Budapest For many years he
has made It his business to collect
match boxes from factories Of various
countries. His collection aggregates
1000 boxes. He ordered 4 skilled cab
met maker to equip . room with fur
niture made of these boxes. The outfit
consists Of . writing table with smok.
Ing apparatus, fire screen. cabinet,
chair and other smaller articles.
Though the boxes are empty, they are
adjusted so ingeniously that the piece.
are fully as strong as the ordinary fur
niture.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

ONE of the queerest divorces in the
history of Sagadahoc county, Maine,
has just been granted by Judge Wis
we'll. William B. Rush, aged 7e, and
his wife, Judith, aged "a, Of Arrowsic,
have secured q divore. agreeing ia
part as friends" The woman retains
tho property which she had before
marriage. leaving to her husband SIS in
money, q house and minor articles, and
the right to marry again.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

TIE proprietor Of . cate in Paris
uses large monkeys or apes, as walters.
They are attired In the regulation
walters costume. Their tails have
been cut OF. and, unlike smaller speci.
mems Of the Simian tribe, they walk
erect instead Of ON all tours. It ha,
been contended that monkeys chat.
ter is language. and that by educa-
ton he could be taught to form with
his tongue articulate labial, dental and
aspirate sounds The Paris cafe mon,
keys are handed checks on which thu
order is written.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

JUST so years ago this spring the
country was wild over the discovery Of
gold in California and companies Of
men were forming over the whole
United States to start for the new Ell
Dorado. Some went by Cape Horn,
some by Panama, but most went over.
land. These in after years were the
forty-niners. Marshall discovered gold
at Suffers Mill in 1S4s, but 1t was moi
generally believed until Polk confirmed
1t in his annual message.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

A NEW remedy for sickness cone.
from Germany. The discoverer says
that seasickness is due to lack of blood
in the brain. and wearing red glasses
will send the blood to the brain with q
rush ano so relieve the condition. He
ascribes such benefit as may follow the
use Of champagne and other stimu,
iants, as we'll rs the relief given By
lying down, to the congestion Of thu
brain produced, but asserts that the
red glasses act more quickly and em,
ciently.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

The customs receipts for Cuba for
the first quarter Of the present calen.
dar year at all ports amount to 8. 275,
900. At this rate the total receipts for
the year will not fall short of 8lS, 000,-
900. and, as tho imports are constantly
increasing, it is believed that the total
will be close to SIS, DOC, 900 for the en-.
tire year. This will be enough to meet
the cost Of government, including the
army Of occupation.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

PADERHwsK1 lives in a house that IL q
veritable museum Of musical relics.
Articles that have belonged to all the
great composers are everywhere and
the faces Of their departed owners gaze
upon you from the walls. Flower.
there are in profusion, for admirers
send to the famous pianist grea,
punches daily. The whole of the wall
in one room is occupied by the enor
nous laurel wreath presented to him
at Leipsic.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

The chief amusement Of the emperor
Of China is the training of goats and
monkeys The former he has, by dint
OF much patience, taught to do tricks
Of every kind. One is to jump through
the paper windows which are found
everywhere in China, from the palace
TO the cottage. It is said that the en-
press.dowager complains Of the e1-
pense Of having daily to replace the
hreal<ape.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Mnrk the Grave. Ut Heroes.

Toledo. o., May 6.-The government
has commenced work of putting in
position the eight cannons around his
toric PERRY Willow" in Put-in-Bay is-
land. The cannon came from the
Brooklyn navy yard and they will mark
the resting place of Lieut.. Brooks and
Midshipmen Lunt and Clark, of Perry's
feet. The government has made an APP
preparation of 100000 to put the cannon
in position.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
killea Her Mother.,

Chicago, May 5.--Mrs. Augusta Styles
shot and killed her mother. Mrs. CATH
crime Schultz. in this city. Mrs. Styles,
who is IS years old, said she was driver,
to the act by her mothers revealing a
closed chapter of her early life to Mrs.
Styles daughter, 16 years of age. The
child's parents were not regularly mar
ried, and Mrs. Schultz is said to. have
disclosed the fact to her grandchild-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Fuu.tou I. Rewarded

Washington, May 8. The president
has appointed Col. Frederick Funston.
of the Twentieth Kansas. q brigadier
general of volunteers. The appoint
ment was recommended by Maj. Gen.
Macarthur and supplemented very
strongly by Gen. Otis in cable dis
patch received Monday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Tbe Mouey Paid.

Washington. May o.-The last move
in the negotiations terminating the war
with Spain occurred yesterday when
Secretary Hay paid to the French am
bassador. NJ. Cambon, the $4,000, 900
provided by the treaty of peace for the
cession of the Philippines.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
To Fast sud Pray,

New York. May 4. = The National
Afro.American Council of the United
States has issued proclamation call
ing upon the colored people of thiscoun.
try to set apart Friday. June 3. as
day Of fasting and prayer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Sampson Returns.

New York. May s.-Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron of three battle.
ships and two armored cruisers
dropped anchor off Tompkinsville
yesterday afternoon after a ten weeks
cruise in the West Indies.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
one Thousand Home seelkers

Durango, COL, May 5.-Many per-
sons who had been holding places in the
line at the land Office changed their
minds Thursday and Joined the rush
for locations in the Ute lands which
were opened for settlement at noon
by proclamation of the president. 1t
is estimated that ! 600 people sought in
various ways to secure land.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Double suicide.

Buffalo. NY. May Am Erie (Pa.).
special to the Express says that Ed
mund Harty. Respondent from sickness,
committed suicide there by shooting.
Norman Bates, q friend of Harty, read
of the suicide in an evening paper. and,
retiring to his bedroom. put a bullet
through his head. killing himself.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
MANY Of tho French papers keep /,

MANY Of tho French papers keep in
their employ harmless persons who
arc registered q managers Of the re-
spective publications. When Q paper
has published any article Of lihelous
character. in regard to which the vic.
tim makes legal complaint, tho regis
tered manager stands trial as an of
fender and 10 subjected to fine or inn
prisonment, perhaps both.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Given big Damages.

Louisville. KY, May 6. A jury in
the federal court. composed exclusively
of white men, returned a verdict award
ing George Dining (colored) $4,000
damages against six members of mob
that burned his home in Simpson
county
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
10 Marrx = human.

Chicago, May 4.--The engagement of
Miss Julia Dent Grant, granddaughter
Of Gen. Grant. to Prince Cantacurzene
of Russia is announced. Brig. Gen.
Frederick Dent Grant and Mrs. Grant,
who are in the city. confirmed the news
of the engagement of their only daugh.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

The president Of the United States
receives his salary in q warrant upon
the treasurer at the beginning Of every
month, and Col. Crook, ono Of the
clerks ct the white house. obtains his
signature and receipt and deposits the
money to his credit in one Of the Wash
ington banks. The warrant Is signed
by the chief of the warrant division
and approved by the secretary Of the
treasury or one Of his assistants.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
The Public Deht.

Washington. May 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt, issued
Monday, shows that ut the close of bust
ness April 20. 1899. the debt, less cash
in the treasury. amounted to 81. III, $751;
264. an increase during the month of
$23,OSl. 7G1. This is accounted for by
the payment of $4,000, 900 to Spain, in
settlement of treaty obligations.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
strange lnfatuat,ou,

Stockton, Cal. May 3.---Mrs. H. A..
Hassall killed Mrs. William Hickman
in this city and then killed herself. The
former was infatuated with the latter
and fear of separation caused the deed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
on for The Haxue.

New York, May 4.-seth Low. Capt. A.
American delegates to the peace confer
ence at The Hague, sailed yesterday on
the American liner ST. Louis.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11

In Paris the thousands Of sardine
and other tin boxes that are thrown
away every day form the basis for an
industry which has reached vast pro-
portions These refuse cans are stamp.
Cd by machinery into tin soldiers and
sold SO cheaply that the poorest chill
dren can possess them, yet the manu-
facturer makes fair profit, which he
could not do il he used now material.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-05-11
Carnegie Sell. out,

Pittsburgh. Pa. May 6. - The entire
interest of Andrew Carnegie in the Car.
negie Steel company has been pur-
chased by the copartners in the business.
for $3.50, 900, 900.