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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22
Mortality in the Seminole Wa,

Mortality in the Seminole War.
! The only experience the United
States Army has ever had in tropical
warfare was in Florida, from 1885 to
i842-the seven years war with the
Seminole Indians. While the condi-
tions there were much more favorable
than they are in Cuba, the mortality
from disease was enormous in COM
parison to the number of men employ
ed. The records show that there were
altogether 7400 troops engaged dur
Ing the seven years fighting against
total of about 5000 Indians, of whom
1884 were men, 1857 women and 993
children. The war was carried on in
manner very similar to that between
the Spaniards and the Cubans. The
Indians would never consent to a
standup fight unless they had a great
advantage, but lay in ambush and at
tackled the soldiers in the dark when
ever they could do so without expos
Ing their own liveu. They lived on
the country, the native fruits, roots,
vegetables and game, while the SOL
diers were required to carry supplies
with them and wero thus handicapped
and retarded in their movements. 1t
took seven years to subdue the saw
ages, and there was no peace until they
were practically extvrminated. At the
end of seven years the fighting men
were reduced to about three hundred,
and they were hidden in the ever
glades.
During these seven years out OF the
74O0 troops employed 1851 died
twenty three sailors and forty-two
marines, the remainder being officers
and soldiers of the regular Army. OF
this number only So were killed in bat
tie, PA died OF wounds, and 1859 of
malarial diseases.
AS a result of the Indian war there
are now on the pension rolls 6,661 per-
sons, of whom 1878 are survivors and
4,288 widows. They receive an aver
age of 100000 yei.r in pensions, and
since 1898 have been paid $3,243, ,70S.
The total amount thus far paid by the
Government for pensions growing out
of the Florida war will exceed $53,00O,-
| 900,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22

History is repeating itself. Some of
the leading carriage makers are lower
ing the seats in the vehicles of their
manufacture to accommodate the high
now being put upon fash
ionable headgear for women. Time
was when the sedan chairs had to have
their roofs raised to get out of the
way Of ladies' high coiffures.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22
FREELAND, Pa, JUNE 80, 1899.
Mailing a Vile Slander.
ON the Wilkesbarre Record.

The newspaper champions ol Au-
mira Sampson have for months been
publishing an alleged coloquy between
Admiral Schey and Lieutenant Com
mander Hodgson, which it was asserted
took place during the naval battle at
Santiago. HodgSon was lieutenant
commander and navigator of the Brook
lyn, Admiral Schley's flagship. The
following is the colloquy as published
by the Sampson newspaper claquers:
Schlcy-"Hard aport."
Hodgson-"You mean starboard.n
Schley-"No, | don't. We are near
enough to them (the Spaniards) al
ready"
Hodgson-'But we will cut down the
Texas"
Schley-"D-n the Texas! Let her
look out for herself"
How this wretched SANDER and libel
Gus invention originated is not positive
ly known. The object of the Sampson
champions unquestionably was to put
the brand of cowardice upon Schley, as
well as to imply incompetency as a
commander in grave emergency.
That it was a malicious invention is
now proven most conclusively by Lieu
tenant Commander Hodgson. His at
tention having been called to the re-
peated publication of the falsehood in
the New York Sun, he has addressed
letter to Admiral Schley, as follows:
Navy Yard, n. Y, June IL, 1890.
Dear Admiral Schey: The coloquy
published in the New York Sun and al
legged to have taken place between you
and me on the day of the battle off San
tlago, July 3, 1898, never occurred.
Very respectfully, A. c. Hodgson.
Lieutenant Commander, U. S. N.
This ought to put an effective quetus
on the yilest of the many falschoods
and ISLANDERS invented by the champions
of Admiral Sampson in their cowardly
efforts to depreciate and minimize Ad-
miral Schleys services in the magnif-
cent battle off Santiago, when Span's
most formidable feet was destroyed.
Schley, like Dewey, is a modest man
and dislkes newspaper controversies.
He made one manly and digniicd reply
to his assailants, showing in a modest
way his part in the glorious battle and
victory that broke the power of Spain
in the West Indies. 1t was conclusive.
His own flagship was nearest the enemy
when the Spanish fleet dashed out of
the harbor, and was nearest when tha
last of Cervera's ships struck her colors.
His own ship, the Brooklyn, was hit
oftener than any other of the American
fleet.
And yet there are INSCRIPTIONS mis-
creants who, in their efforts to exalt
Admiral Sampson, have the blacknesS
of heart to brand Schley as a coward
Admiral Schley has patiently bided
his time, confident that discontinue
would overtake his enemies and expose
their villainy. The American people
have never for moment been deceived
in this matter, nor has their confidence
in him been shaken by the liars and
Slanderers.
He stands today, in popular esteem
next to Dewey, as the most heroi,
figure in the United States navy. Lieu
tenant Commander Hodgson has only
confirmed what the people have al
along suspected, that the disparagemen
of Admiral Schley was based on dclibcr
ate falsehood.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22

As only taxables are subject to the
bicycle tax OF one dollar annually the
income will not be as large as many
supposed. This is chance TO put the
bike in your wifes name, suggests the
Lansford Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22

Arrangements are being pushed
vigorously for the state p. o. S. of A.
convention, to be held in Wilkesharre
on August %, 23, "a and %. There
are G0l camps in the state and it is ex-
pected that between 1000 and 400
delegates will be present.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22

There is a scarcity of servant girls in
Freeland. Scores Of girls who formerly
did housework are now employed in
local factories, and house-keepers have
recently fonnd it difficult to engage
help. As consequence the wages Of
servants have been slightly advanced.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22
Going on the stare.

Miss Edna Whitney, the young wo-
man who works in cigar factory, and
whom Kansas City rejected as maid
of honor at the fall carnival, is going
on the stage. She will study for her
new profession in Kansas City.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22
MINES AND RAILROADS,

Representatives of the six railroad
brotherhoods from all along the line of
the d., l.. and w. Road, the engineers,
conductors, liremen, trainmen switch
men and telegraphars, assembled at
Scranton to effect a federation. Here
tofore the different organizations act
ed Independently, the engineers having
refused to join in former movements.
If the movement is a success a general
committee will be appointed to present
the grievances OF all employees.
Another effort will be made to build
the proposed Boston, CatSkill Mountain
and Lackawanna Railroad from Boston
to Scranton and the coal fields of Lacka-
wanna county. The route was par
TALLY surveyed two years ago. Boston.
Albany and Scranton capitalists are
interested in the project 1t will be
intended principally for coal road.
There will be no successor appointed
to General Manager w. L. HalIstead
when he retires from the Delaware
Lackawanna and Western Company on
July l. This statement was made by
President w. II. Truesdale in an inter
view in Scranton. He will look after
the duties of the position himself, he
said, when Mr.. HallStead retires.
The Bloomsbury Car Manufacturing
Company is working on an order of
steel fiat cars for railway in China.
The cars are thirty-four feet long, with
10000 pounds capacity. The first train
of these cars will be hauled to Jersey
City July 10 and will be taken from
there by vessel to China.
Pardee & Co. have remodeled Holly
wood breaker and will resume opera
tlons at this coliery in the near future.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22

The latest trust ought to able to keep
itself clean at least. 1t is u soap trust.
with a capital of $50, 1000, 900, composed
of the leading soap manufacturers of
the country.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22

Please water us. We were
caught and shipped to st. Louis
by Charles Payne, of Wichita,
Kan. So take good care of us,
as our future home will be in
Forest Park. When we are
liberated we can take care Of
ourselves.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22

Mrs. w. w. Williams, of Ashley, swal-
lowed dose of poison Tuesday morning
and it was only owing to the prompt
work OF physician that her life was
saved. Mrs. Williams wished to take a
dose of salts, but through mistake swal-
lowed tablespoonful of what proved to
be hellebore.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
T EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL February 5, 1899.

reDrudry D, loSJ.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE FREELAND.
9 20 m for weatherly, Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philn-
delphia and New York.
z 40 III for Sandy Run, White Haven,
@ oo Wilkes Barre, Pittston and Scranton.
8 20 Il IN for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk Al
lentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadel-
phia, New York and Hazleton.
b 50 IN FOR HaZleton, MahanOy City, Shen-
andoah,, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsville.
l as m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and all points
West.
d SO m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsville.
8 "a p. m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
wilkes Barre and Scranton.
z 27 IN for Hazleton Mahunoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
z 20 m from Ashland, Shenandoah Maha-
noy City and Hazleton.
z 40 u m from PottSville, Ashland, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton.
8 II a III from Philadelphia, Easton, Bethle-
hem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Wealth
erly, Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shenan-
doah, Mt. Carmel and ShamOkin.
33 am from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and
White Haven.
l45a m from Pottsville, shamolSin, Mt
Carmel, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City
and HaZleton.
4 SO IN from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
8 "a IN from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Potts
vile, Shamokin, Mt Carmel, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton.
z 27 T. IN from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
For further information inquire of Ticket
K0LLIN H. WILBUR, General Superintendent
CHAS. $. LEE, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
20 Cortlandt Street, New York City.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-22

Watch the date on your paper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

In the District Court Of the United
States, for the District Of Oregon.
In Bankruptcy
In the matter Of Charles NJ. Cellcr,
bankrupt.
To the creditors OF Charles NJ. Celler,
OF the county Of ClatsOp, state Of Ore
gOn, and district aforesaid, n bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the
2lst day VI November, 1899, the said
Charles NJ. Celler was duly adjudi-
Gated bankrupt And that the FIRST
meeting Of his creditors will be held at
room No 4, Page building, corner Of
Commercial and Twelfth streets, the
city Of Astoria Oregon, on Tuesday,
the Ind day Of January 1900. at the
hour Of one o'clock in the afternoon OF
said day at which time the said credit
ors may attend, prove their claims, ap-
point a trustee, examine the bankrupt,
and transact such other business ns
many properly come before said meet
ing.
CEAS. II. PAGE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Astoria, Oregon, Dec. 6, 1899.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21
A NEW YEARS GUIDE.

There Is one book everyone should
make an effort TO get, for the new year.
1t contains simple and valuable hints
concerning health. many amusing an
ccdOte9, and much general Information.
We refer to IIostetter's Almanac, pub
ll9hed by The Hogtcttcr Co, Pitts
burgh, Pa. It viii prove valuable to
any household. Sixty employees are
kept at work on this valuable book.
The issue for 1900 win be over eight
millions. printed in the English, Ger
man, French. Welsh, Norwegian, Swe-
dish, Holland Bohemian and Spanish
languages. II contains proof Of the ef-
hcacy OF H1stettcr's Stomach Bitters,
the great remedy prepared by the pub
fishers, and Is worthy Of careful pres
ervatlon. The almanac may be OBJ
tained free Of cost, at any druggist or
general dealer In the country.
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State Of ohio, City OF Toledo, Lucas

state Of Ohio, City OF Toledo, Lucas
County. S.
Frank !. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm Of F.
J. Cheney & Co., doing busines In the
CRY Of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum Of 800 for each and every
case Of catarrh that cannot be cured
by Do. Use 0f Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
SHpru to before me and subscribed
ia my presence this 9Th day Of D Gem
Der. A. D. 1886.
A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public.
(SEAL.)
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

An example Of the remarkably low
rate at which freight can be transport
cd by water is shown in the grain bus
iness ont uf Portland. Previous to the
improvement Of the Columbia river
only small vessels came 10 Portland
and even then thousands of tons oi
wheat was lighterad down the rlvez
annually. Now hghterage is done
away with and wheat is taken over
the i00-uila stretch between Portland
and Astoria In 1000 and 5000 ton carriers
at a cost Of less than cents pr ton.
II New York mad a waterway between
the Lakes and the Hudson which
would carry vessels Of as deep draft as
those coming 10 Portland, freight could
be carried between Chicago and New
York at a rate az 80 cents per ton
Yesterdays OregClian.
Many inland readers who know the
cost Of getting ships to sea from Port
land are doubtless much perplexed &c
account for these repeated assertions
Of the oregonian that 1t only costs
five cents ton to bring wheat down
the river. How utterly misleading the
statement is will be at once perceived
when the facts are understood. The
O. r. & y. Company owns all tugs
and tow boats and controls the entire
towage charge OF a ship from the
time she is taken hold Of of the mouth
CT the river until she Is again let
loose. loaded. on the open sea. In the
interest Of making a false showing in
favor Of continuing Portland as the
seaport, the lump toll levied on the
ship from the mouth OF the river until
she is again returned to the oc5an IS
carried on the O. R. * Ms books IN
two separate accounts. Of every dol
lar collected 70 cents IS charged to
the towage between Astoria and the
sea-a distance Of about Is miles, md
so cents charged 20 the towage from
Astoria to Portland-a distance Of 100
miles. For this reason. it will b. no
ticed in the item quoted from the
Cregonian. the cost Of the water
transportation from Portland is only
stated to Astoria. This cost is placed
at Eve cents a ton-3o per cent
Of the towage charge from Portland
TO the sea. In this allowance. it will
be noted. no account is taken Of the
delays incurred in getting down the
river In the towage IF every ship Of
considerable size between Portland
and Astoria ~N three 20 five days
time IS consumed The tow boat is
necessarily in attendance on the ship
constantly night and day until she is
anchored in front Of Astoria. No ac-
count is taken in the Oregoalan's cal
culati1n Of these delays nor Of any in
terest on the moley invested in the
ship ani tow boat nor of the wages
and expenses Of the ships crew. An
other fact, not generally known, which
counts ag.dnst Portland as a seaport
and enters into the charter price ex-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

All Astorians who visit Portland and
desire spending a pleasant evening in
company with polite people and in the
enjoyment OF an unezcelled musical
program, should go 10 the Fredericks-
burg Besides vocal and instrumental
selections there are many other at
fractions 10 delight the visitors. The
new management Is making the Freder-
icksburg a well-merited success.
BROWN &c GRANT, Props.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

"one Minute Cough Cure Is the bes,
remedy ever USED for coughs and colds
II Is unequalled for whooping cough.
Children all like e." writes H. N. Will
Jams, Gentryylle. Ind. Never falls,
II Is the only harmless remedy that
gives immediate results. Cures coughs.
colds, hoarsenesS, Group. pneumonia,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles, Its early USE prevents con-
sumption Chas Rogers.
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A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Use
Without Failurt.

The lrs, Indication OF Group ls
hoarsness. and In Il ohid subject 20
that disease h may be taken as a
sure sign OF the approach OF an at
tack Following this hOarsncss II a
peculiar rough cough II Chamber
ain's Cough Remedy Is given as the
child becomes hoanBe. OF even after
the croupy cough appears, II will pre-
vent the attack. Il is used In many
thousands Of homes In this broad
land and never dlsappoints the anx-
lOus mothers. We have yet 10 learn
u single instance In which II has
nd proved eftectuh. No other prepa-
radon can show such record
twenty-five years constant use with
out n failure. For sole By Charles
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

Il TAX g but minute 90 overcome
uckhng In the throat ard 20 stop
cough by the us, ot one Minute Cough
Cure. THIS remedy quickly cures at
forms ot throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant TO take II pre-
vents consumption. a famous specific
for grippe and It's after effects ChaS
Rogers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21
THE LOT VRE.

Strangers visiting in the city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort wherein
TO spend the evening. The ANIME Sisters
Ladies' Orchestra is still on the bills and
presents nightly musical program Of
exceptional merit, Handsome pool and
billiard rooms are a feature in connection
with the house. PalatabIe lunches will
be served at all nOurs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

Miss Annie E. Cunning, Tyre. Mich,
says: Il suffered a long time from dys
pepsia; lost flesh and became very
weak. KOdol Dyspepsia Cure complete
ly cured me" II digests what you eat
and cures all forms Of stomach trouble.
II never falls to give immediate relief In
the worst CASES. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

4 was nearly Ield with dyspsps.a.
tried doctors visited m.u.ral apr ags.
and grew wors' used Eoiul Dys-
peps.l cure. That cured me" l. dl-
gests what you eat. Cures Indigestion,
sour stomach. heartburn and All forms
Of dyspepsia. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

As cure tor rheumatism Cham
harlain's Pain Balm ~ gaining a wide
reputation. u, r. Johnston u Rich
mond. Ind. has bsen troubled with
THAI ailmCnt Hnce 1859. In speaking
" h he says; II newer found any
thing thu would relieve nr until I
used ChambHlakn's Pain Balm. Il
acts like magic with the. My fuU
was swollen and palning me very much
but one good application u PAIN
Balm relieved me. Fo sale by
Charles Rogers,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

My son has b,>nu troubled Tor years
with chronic dlarrhu,sL sometime
ago | persuaded him go take some or
'iu,wh,r,ains Cullc. Cholera and
lrlrrhp'I remedy After uHng two
bottles ~ the s5-ceut size hc was
cured ! give this testimonial hoping
some ou, similarly AFFLICTED may read
.t ana b' benefited THOMAS C..
BoNtN il vcpH. o. For sale by
.Nlr..s Rogers
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CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice Is hereby given to all parties
holding ClatsOp County warrants en-
dorsed prior to September i, 1897, TO
present the same to the County Treas
urer at his office, 164 Tenth street, for
payment. Interest ceases after this
date.
Dated, Astoria, Oregon, this twelfth
day Of December, 1899.
II. c. THOMPSON,
County Treasurer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

Mr.. J. Sheer. Sedalia, Mo, saved his
child's lie by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up to die with
Group, It's an infalhble cure for
coughs, colds, grippe pneumonia, bron-
chItls and throat and lung troubles.
Relieves at once. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

All communications intended for pub
lication should be directed to the edi-
tor. Business communications Of all
kinds and remitiances must be address,
ed TO The Astorian."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

]. B. Clark, Peoria, H., says Sur
geons wanted to operate on me for piles,
but / cured them with DeWht's Witch
Hazel Salve." It In infalllble for piles
and skin diseases Beware OF counter
feits. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

Ars. r. Churrhlll Berlin. VI. says:
Our baby was covered with running
sores Dewitt's witch Hazel Saive
cured her" A specific for piles and
skin diseases Beware u wortfh css
counterteits. ChAs RogerE
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

The As,orian guarantees to its ad-
vertisers the largest circulation Of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

About the only way a man can pick
ou, the latest styles In mllllncr's
window IL by ths prlde cards at
mched
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

When a mal says he is a moderate
lrinker, it IS about as definite as say
ing anything is he size Of a dog
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

Occasionally there Is man born
with a slvNr spoon In his mouth. but
usually IT'S a wooden ladle
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

a mal frrqu .ntly makes a bootleg
attemp. TO get upstairs about a. m
without awakening his wife.
one Quill
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SEMI WEEKLY.

Sent by mail. per year, In advance $500
Postage free TO subscribers.
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DeWitts Little Early Rlsers purify
the blood, clean the liver. inWgorate
the system. Famous little pills for con-
stlpatiOn and liver troubles. Chas Rog-
erg
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At thrne-scorc and ten man has
usually acquired enough wisdom 10
enable him % acknowl -igc his TX.
norlacc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

The man who inds himself between
the devil and the leep blue sea, never
gets drowned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-21

Tha mln vino satisfied with hm.
self wn's nt; '.. h'- below