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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-19
SAVAGE AND FEROCIOUS.
The Devil Dancers at Ceylon and Their
Mysterious Ways.


The real Singhalese devil dancers
in Ceylon are ferocious and savage
fellows. Their dances are revolving
and horrible. But their profession is
popular and affords n royal living for
the men who go into it, There is a
superstition among the Singhalesr that
when u man falls sick he is supposed
to be afflicted by the devil. In order
to rid him of the disease the devil
dancers are called in to propitiate the
demon. Two or more of them 20 by
night to the sick mans house. in front
OF which smah. square inclosurr,
about six feet high, has been mad.
OF grasses and palm leaves. This an
swerS the purpose of the green room
at theatre. The men appear at frs
without masks ,and with long yellow
grass streamers hanging from thCi"
heads and waists. The only light cast
on the scene Is by torches made of
sticks, round which pieces of cloth are
wrapped, dipped in oil. To the music
or a tam-tam, kept up on one note, the
dancers sing a peculiar, wild funeral
dirSe, in which the spectators often
join.
The dancers begin by slowly moving
about, stretching the right foot and
bringing rne left up to it, and appear
as if they We're searching for some
thing, during which the singing sounds
Ike crying. They are then asking the
devil to appear. There are twenty four
different sorts of devils, and, after the
first part, the dancers are constantly
changing their clothes 10 represent the
entire species: some wear masks, son.
don jaws md terrible teeth reaching
to the ears. The jaws open and close
i'll very realistic manner
a dance .asts over two nights. as the
whole twentyfour devils have all 10
be personated before the particular ,ln-
mon who is afilicting TIE sick man is
pitched on. When he gives signs of
his presence the dancers go into sort
of frenzy, which increases as he takes
possession of them; the tam-tam beats
faster anu faster, the chanting grows
into yells the men whirl and stamp
and the bells on their ankles jingle and
clash.
At this stage the dancers appear to
he looking for some object TO give tn"
devil in sacrifice. and into which hr
may pass. A chicken is usually offered
by the friend of the sick man, and this
unfortunate bird is seized upon. twist
ed and tormented and bitten between
the false teeth. until the dancers, worn
out move slower and slower, and the
chicken sinks into a sort of trance
which is the sign tnat the devil has
accepted the sacrifice, and is willing
to pass from the man into the bird.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-19

The smallest locomotive ever made
was seen at the Omaha exposition.
Its height from the top of the stack to
the rail is % inches, and the gauge Is
1917 inches. The cylinders are 2x4
inches; the boiler is IL horse power
made of steel, and tested to 800 pounds
pressure and will hold "a gallons Of
water. The diameter of the driving
wheel Is 10 inches. The weight of the
little engine is about 600 pounds and it
will run on rail three-quarters of an
inch square. 1t will draw 10 cars, each
containing two persons
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-19

A large paper house with sixteen
rooms has been erected by Russian
gentleman upon his country estate mt
Savnowka, in Podolia. The house was
constructed in New York by an Am
erican engineer, and cost $4,000 rou-
bles. Its architect declares that It
will last longer than stone building.
To make the triumph Of paper still
more Emphatic, the proprietor has re-
solved that the whole of the furniture
shall be made of the same material.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-19

The music sung in st. Peters at
Rome. is entirely in manuscript. No
vosalist or musician is permitted to
have his part in his hand, except while
he is actually performing it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-19
DEMOCRATS
j. CONTROL
They Hold the Key to the sena-
torial Situation at Harrisburg.
GEO. A. JENKs FOR U. S. SENATOR.

Inc Republican Machine Is Hoping In
Vain For Help From the Democracy.
Anti-Quay Republicans have an Or
ganization to Fight Quay-The Down
fall of the Republican Boss Only
Matter of a Few Days or Weeks.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-19

St Petersburg is built on what was
formerly swamp. To the present
day a strong west wind, combined
with high water in the river, forces
water into the cellars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-19
Hnnny.

Fifty pounds of honey are annu-
ally produced by hive of 5000 bees
In five years the bees win have in
creased to $1,000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-19
A Big Sewing Machine.

A monster sewing machine weigh
ing three and one-quarter tons is in
use In Leeds II sews leather betting
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
HIS SPEECH TO THE, MEN
HE WELCOMES THEM HOME
WITH CONGRATULATIONS.
SECRETARY LONG ALSO ADDRESSES THEM
Captain Coghlan then Takes the Presidential
Party Over the Warship, and the Visit
is Concluded by General
Handshaking.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 2S.-prcsidcnt
Bellevue shortly after 10 o'clock this
morning for a visit to the cruiser Raj
eigh, which lies at anchor in the Della
ware river off the centre of the city.
The marines stood ut the guard rail
on the poop deck, and the crew were
ordered to man the rail as President
Mckinley and his party stepped aboard.
At the same moment the gunners be-
gan firing the national salute and The
blue jackets doffed their hats. Accom-
panied by Captain Coghlan, the Presi-
dent proceeded to the cabin of the
cruiser, where he held an informal re-
ception. He was then escorted to the
lower deck, on which the sailors were
lined up for inspection.
Captain Coghlan introduced the men
of the ship as follows:
.'Mr. President. these are the men of
the Raleigh. Part of them are from
the flagship Olympia. They all served
throughout the whole campaign "
After passing before them with barn.i
Manila heroes as follows:
Captain Coghlan and men of the
Raleigh:
1T gives me great pleasure - bid yoa
welcome home and to congratulate You
.and each one of you on the heroIc part
You took in the battle on tba first of
May at Manila. which was Il most alori-
Gus triumph of American arms and
made a new and glorious page in Amnri-
can history.
Il assure you that when ] give you
welcome, | am only speaking the hearts
welcome of seventy-five million of AmeIi-
can citizens who honor you all Cor your
splendid services to your country.
This feeling not only extends to your
great Admiral, whom we all love and
honor but to the humbleSt member Of
the crew who was in that grel. 1eet at
Manila bay.
Il give You all a warm and generous
welcome and my thanks"
Secretary of the Navy Long also made
Il short address.
At the conclusion of Secretary Long
speech the sailors gave three cheers for
the President of the United States. and
three for the Secretary of the Navy.
The President then shook hands with
the various officers of the cruiser and
spoke pleasant word to each Then.
with the ladies of the party the Presi-
dent made a tour of Inspection of the
warship.
General han2shaking concluded the
visit and the Presidential party return
ed to the tug
The Presidential party left for New
York in special train oyer the Penn
sylvania railroad NJ 2:35 p. IN. "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
PERRY BELMONT WEEDS.
Marries the Divorced Wife of Heniy
T. Sloane.

New York, April 2S.-Perry Belmont
and Mrs. Jessie a. Sloane, the divorced
wife of Henry II. Sloane, were married
at $50 O'Clock tonight at Greenwich,
Conn, by the Rev. Walter NJ. Barrows.
pastor of the Second Congregational
church of that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Belmont will go 10
Washington where they will be the
guests of Mrs. 5. G.. Howland, Mr.. Bel
mont'S sister, for several days. M.
Belmont will then take his bride to Ken
|tucky to visit his stock-farm.
Before leaving this city tonight and at
Mr.. BelmOnt's request, the new Mrs.
Belmont conveyed her home at No. 8
East 72nd street, the house that had
been recently given to her by Mr..
Sloane, and all its contents, to the state
Trust Company, with instructions to CON
vey it back again TO Mr.. Sloane. The
property is valued at S5J0,00O.
If he shall refuse to accept it the
trust company is instructed 70 invest
the proceeds of the sale of the house fer
the benefit of the Sloane children.
1t was learned that the referee in the
divorce case was William l.. Turner, anG
that he had been appointed by Justice
Frances NJ Scott. on March Doth, last.
The referee held two hearings. Mrs.
Sloane did not attend either.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAlES DIM NEWS AND CIRCULATION

of the wonderful feat Of the American
army in forcing passage Of the river,
| which was thought impossible. Stan
Officer reports that insurgent command
ling general has received from insurgents
government directions to suspend hostill-
ties pending negotiations for the termi
nation of the war. Staff officer, Wlth
party, is now en- route to Manila and will
| arrive soon. Lawton's forces well ia
hand in vicinity of Angar, east Of Ca
lumpit, where he is waiting SUPPLIES to
be sent tomorrow. Yesterday morning
force of fifteen hundred insurgents nt-
tackled troops at Tagug; driven back
by Washington regiment. Our loss two
killed. twelve wounded.
tSigned) "OTlS.'
Secretary Alger said as the Depart
ment closed that while it could not
he said that peace was assured, he re-
garded the prospects as of the brightest
and felt confident that the end of the
insurrection was now in sight TO his
mind it would be a repetition of the ne
gotiations which were had before San
tiago. The Secretary left Washington
tonight for ten days trip In the West
leave affairs in such promising shape.
General Corbin said that every volun-
teer who participated in the fighting in
the Philippines since peace was declared
should have a medal of honor BY the
terms of their enlistments they were
entitled to withdraw from the service.
but they had remained voluntarily per
forming more than was required OF them,
T..
lof a soldier.
1t is expected that tomorrow there will
be further negotiations with the insur-
gent representatives. While the hope is
expressed that our commission will not
hold out terms so severe as to lead to d
renewal of the fighting, or the with
drawal of the insurgents to another
stronghold further north. il is realized
that Otis must exercise care to make
sure that they do not in bad faith take
advantage of the opportunity afforded by
a suspension of hostilities to secure what
ever of benefit to themselves may come
from the rapidly approaching rainy sea
son. Campaigning on the part of the
Americans will be almost impossible at
that time. However. it is believed thai
Aguinaldo is now really in earnest and
THAT his sole effort is to shift responsible
Iity for the surrender to the Filipino Con
gress.
Adjutant General Corbn says the Fill
pino peace overtures will not bring about
any change of plan in this country as
to forarding ships, supplies and troops
to the Philippines. Transports are about
to sail from San Francisco, and CON
siderable number of troops are under
orders to proceed to Manila.
1t is said at the Navy Department
that the developments of the day make
it improbable that the Iowa viii Ee
sent to Manila according to the original
program. In view Of the state of affairs
in China however. The American fleet
ON the Asiatic station will be kept at a
high standard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
REPORT AGAINST NEGROES.

Atlanta, Ga, April 2S.--At today's
ST ssion of the international Sunday
School Convention, the executive com
mittee, to which was referred the
matter of giving the negroes repre-
sentation on committees where white
men were chosen, reported against
the negroes. In some States the no
groes have separate organizations and
the colored men want a representative
with the whites, who also have their
organization. But one delegate. how
ever, is allowed each State. Reports
were heard from the committees ON
lessons and finances and from the
treasurer, w. X. Crosby. of Delaware.
Twenty-four thousand dollars was
raised for the furtherance If Sunday
school work, Cuba and Japan sending
$25 each.
President Hoke Smith read an AS
sociated Press dispatch from Manila
announcing that the Filipinos had
made oyertures for peace. This Vas
received with tremendous applause.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
TELEGRApHIC BRIEFS.

Four families We're annihilatad by a
tornado at Milan. Missouri.
a native of Charlotte. died of dysen.ery
at Honolulu, April 20th.
Believing that peace is now near at
hand. Mckinley has sent a massage of
congratulations to the soldiers in rhe
Philippines.
In the live bird shooting tournament
at Baltimore yesterday, Colonel Martin,
of North Carolina, distinguished hillsr!f
by his fine craftsmanship.
The payment of twenty millions for the
Philippines will be made to Spain
through the French Ambassador as soon
as Mckinley returns to Washington.
Tidal waves are causing much suffer
ing among the Inhabitants of the Caro-
line Islands, the waters overfowing the
lower lands and destroying their sub
stance.
1t is believed in Berlin that Germany
and the United States have reached an
agreement not only as to their relations
in Samoa but in other parts of the
world as WELL
All the London papers contain edi-
torlals congratulating the United States
on the prospect q; peace III :he Phillip
pines, and complimenting the soldiers On
their bravery and endurance.
Henry L. Sloane the well known So
ciety man of New York, has been grant
ed an absolute divorce from his wife.
the law giving him the custody of their
children and depriving Mrs. Sloan of
any right to his property.
Wireless telegraphy was put to Il prac-
teal use yesterday when the Goodwin
Sands Lghtship on the English coast
was struck by passing vessel, and the
crew notified South Foreland that their
ship was in a sinking condition. Tugs
were thereup0n dispatched TO the as
sistance of the lightship.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
DEBATE AT CHAPEL HILL.

Chapel Hill, n. c., April 2S-(Spe-
cial.)-The ssiXth semi-annual inter
society debate between the dialectic and
philanthrophic societies was held in Phi
Hall tonight. Query resolved That
capital punishment be abolished" De
cision was given in favor of the affirma-
tive, represented by Whitehead Kluttz
and ID. S. Thompson, of Di. The
negative was defended by ID. F. Stern
and G. V. Cowper, of Phi-Judges Drs.
Battle, Alexander and Linscott.
The s. A. +. Fraternity opened its
new hall tonight by a most elegant re
ception to "a selected number of friends.
Reception from s to II.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
ADVANCE IN WAGES.

Birmingham. Ala, April 2S.-The
Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Com
pany today issued notices to the effect
that on May LIST the salaries of all en-
ployes exclusive of the miners vii be
advanced on basis of 10 per cent,
some getting more than that advance.
The raise effects all employees from
superintendents of mines and furnaces
and office forces down to the drivers
and mine and furnace labor. The miners
will get another advance of 215 cents
a ton on May LIST, making a total ad-
vance of ~ cents Il ton since January
1st.
The advance affects about 5000 peo-
nla
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
ACCIDENT ON BALL GROUND.

Selma, n. c., April 2S.-(Speclal.j -
During a ball game here today, two of
the players, Thomas Brinkley and Wal.
ters Wright, ran violently together
while reaching for a fly" with soma.
what serious results. Brlnkley was
hurt about the head, and he may lose
the sight of one of his eyes. Wright
also was hurt, but his injuries were less
severe than his companions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEET.
Much Enthusiasm-About Two Hun
dred Delegates Present.

Greensboro, n. c., April 2S.-(Spe-
cial.)-The fourth annual convention
of the Epwor,-l League OF Western
North Carolina convened at West
Market Street Church today. a large
crowd was present, and great enthu-
siasm was displayed.
Professor p. p. Clafton made the
address of welcome. Mr.. L. w. Craw-
ford of this city, presided over the
meeting. Many interesting talks were
made.
Devotional exercises were conducted
by the Rev. j. b. Tabor. About two
hundred delegates are present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
DEATH OF DIR. JOHN +. LONG.
One of the Most Prominent Physicians
of His Section.

Statesville. n. c.. April 2S.-(Special)
DR.. John +. Long, one or the most
prominent physicians of this section and
father of State Small Pox Inspector,
Henry +. Long, died Mt his home near
Statesville last night at 9:20 O'Clock. He
had been sick, but was thought to be bet
ter late yesterday evening.
He was talking to his daughter when
the attack came and he soon afterwards
died He was over 70 years old and a
native of Yadkin county. The interment
was in Oakwood cemetery this after
noon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
THE MISTAKE COST SIGHT.

Montreal. Quebec. April 2S--Scven
years ago Thomas Stewart lost the sight
of one eye. the blade of penkHife be-
ing accidentally run into it. Recently
the removal of the useless eye was ad-
vised as the only means of preserving
the other intact. AT the conclusion of
the operation it was found that the
healthy eye had been removed. On the
recovery from the effects of the anaes-
thetic the patient found himself blind.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
TALBERT LOSES HIS CASE.

Greenville, S. c., April 2S.-The trial
of the famous Mccormick conspiracy
case growing out of the Phoenix election
riot and lynching in Greenwood county
last November ended in the Federal
court here today with a verdict of not
guilty. The jury composed of white
men, half of them Greenwood county
men, was out less than fifteen minutes.
The defendants were prominent Green
wood county men who at the time of The
Phoenix riot served resolution upon
James w. Tolbert, the Republican asSis-
tant postmaster ut Mccormick requesting
him to leave and informing him they
would not be responsible for mis- life
though they would protect him for
thirty-six hours. Six hours after he left
Il mob rode into Mccormick to kill him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
WANTED TO PULL THE ROPE.

Dallas, Texas, April 2S.-Tom Robin
son colored, was hanged today at Hills
boro for assault. he claimed to be ir-
nocent The condemned man invited Mary
Adams, his victim, and her mother to
be present ut the execution. Mrs
Adams attended and wanted to pull the
rome"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
TOTAL BANK EARNINGS.

New York, April 2S.-The total
bank clearings in the United States
for the week ending April 2Sth were
$1,S15,652, 500; per cent. increase, 65.7.
Exclusive of New Iork $61S, S,453,91S;
per cent. increase, 31.4.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
ACQUITTAL OF MRS. GEORGE.
The Jury Declare Her Innocent Of the
Murder of SaXton

Murder of SaXton.
Canton, Ohio April 2S.-A verdict of
not guilty delivered to the court here to-
day acquitted Mrs. Anna f.. George of
the murder of George ID. SaXton, and
ended her seven months confinement i'll
jail The verdict was reached after Il
trial of % days of actual sessions of
court and after 2234 hours of delibera-
ton in the jury room.
In less than an hour after the verdict
had been announced congratulatory tele-
grams were received by MFs. George
from sympathiZers in many quarters of
the country.
More of them were addressed to her
attorneys and were congratulations oil
Il professional victory
During the afternoon and this evening
Mrs. George has been kept busy receiv-
ing her friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29

TAYLOR NAMED FOR MAYOR.

The Republicans of Greensboro as Yet
Have no Ticket.
Greensboro \. c., April 2S.-(Special.)
"A Democratic mass meeting was held
here tonight, and Mr.. Zeb Vance Taylor
was unanimously nominated for mayor.
The Republicans have not as yet put
out ticket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29

Fifty-six thousand cigars have been
seized in Jacksonville bearing counter
felt stamps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29

Four families were annihilated by n
tornado at Milan, Missouri.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
FINANCIAL REVIEW

New York July a.-Bradstreets financial review tomorrow will say:
 Exceedingly narrow speculative condi- tions have prevailed this week in the se- curity market The customary suspension of it's activity at this period of the year has heen aggravated by the continued firm ness of money, by the uncertainty of the financial position and of speculation in the foreign markets, and by the increased symptoms of restiveness on the part of la- bor at home. On the other hand, while money is frmer here, there is no symptom of stringency and nothing to enforce liqui- daton of holdings of stocks. The fact that crop prospects at the west are ex- tremely favorable, the outlook for a phe- nomenal yield of corn being particularly bright, has also checked bearish activity and caused some purchasing of the Gran ger stocks, based on the idea that the larger increase in the earnings are assured on the properties. Current railroad earn ings are indeed very satisfactory, and the industrial and business situation on the whole gives confidence to Wall street as to the future of the stock market modified somewhat by the idea that such a state of affairs will lead to augmented demands for money and both divert the people from speculation and induce a higher range of rate.
 The example of the London money mar ket, where the somewhat stringent condi- tions that have lately prevailed are at- tributed to the activity of trade throughout Great Britain and the consequent demand for mercantile accommodations, have not escaped the attention of the market and furnished the basis for comparisons be- tween the position at London and what is
The age-herald., 1899-07-22

100000 pairs. Leather Is active and hides are firm, with good margin of profit re- ported in the former industry.
 Business failures for the week number 17i as compared with IA last week, 1Ss in the corresponding week of last year, 22O in 1897. 2s0 in 1896 and 239 in 1895.
 Business failures in the Dominion of Canada number 19 as against 27 last week, F in this week year ago; 21 in 1897; s1 in 1896 and 25 in 1895.
 Wheat, including flour shipments for the week aggregate S,4S0,7SS bushels against S,26s.s15 bushels last week; 2,SO3,469 bushels in the corresponding week in 1898; 1,97s. 1928 bushels in 1897; 3O79. .7SO bushels in 1896 and 1,263,096 bushels in 1895.
 Since July l, this season, the exports of wheat aggregate 1O,4SO,S6O bushels against 7942,sSS bushels last year and 6,O0S526 bush els in 1S97-9S
 Corn exports for the week aggregated S,666,294 bushels against 4,553, 799 last week; 2,S22,12S in this week year ago; 2,29S, ,3s7 in 1897; 1,2S3,4S5 in 1896 and 770,O95 bushels in 1895.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22

on the Alabama Great Southern No. 4, July 19 at 4:15 p. m., via Chattanooga, Gin cnnati and the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad, arriving at Indianapolis at 1l:45 next morning. Special arrange ments have been made as to sleeping cars, through coaches, etc., and those who con- template making this trip should cohmuni- cate with Rev J. D. Ellis chairman transportation committee, Avondale. Ala or R. M. Ellis, travelling passenger agent, 2019 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. who are now reserving space in sleepers for all those that desire, and it is important that you advise them at once If You wish berth reserved.
 Tickets on sale July IS and 19, limited un til July 26, but by depositing ticket with joint agent at Indianapolis not later than July 24, and upon payment of a fee of 50 cents, an extension of return limit can be obtained to and including August 20.
 Double daily service in both directions.
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