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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

MANCHESTER, Ky. (SpeciaD.-The
condition of things in Clay County,
where the Bakers have sworn to ami
hilate the whole Howard and White
families, bears such a close re-
semblance to anarchy that the best
citizens have asked Governor Bradley
to put the county under martial law
and suppress the bloody feud at the
point of the bayonet.
The feeling in Kentucky is that the
fair name of the State is blackened by
the spectacle of three of her large
families going into the assassination
business on wholesale scale.
The Baker Howard feud, while one
of the youngest in Eastern Kentucky,
is one of the most bitter ever waged
1t was all about $40 spring wagon
that had not been paid for that the
feud started. ''Tom'' Baker had gone
into partnership with Israel and
Carter Howard to raft logs on
shares. Reese Murray held iudg
ment for the spring wagon against
James B. and ''Bal' Howard. Murray
offered the Judgment at low price to
Baker, and Baker bought it. This
enraged the Howards, and quarrels
followed when Baker tried to collect
the money.
Israel Howard and "Tom" Baker
met one day at log pit. Hot words
followed and Baker drew a revolver
and jumped behind afence post. How
ard drew his revolver and took
the. other side of the post. They
fred around the post at each other
until their pistols were empty. Israel's
fifth shot was fired over the top of
the post and the bullet hit Baker in
the back of the neck, producing a
flesh wound. Baker fell on the op-
posite side of the fence and Israel
fred his last shot at him through the
fence, producing slight flesh wound
in the abdomen.
Some time after from an ambush
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
WISE WORDS.

There is no legacy so rich as honesty.
Shakespeare.
Tale-bearers are as bad as the tale.
max Sheridan.
The greatest truths are the simplest;
and so are the greatest men.-Hare.
Discomfort is the want of self-ro-
lance; it is intrmity OF will. .-Emer-
son.
However rare true love is, true
friendship is rarer.-La Rochefou-
cauld.
Health lies in labor, and there is no
royal road to it but through TOLL
Wendell Phillips.
A thankful man owes courtesy
ever; the unthankful but when he
needs it.-Ben Jonson.
There Is healthful hardness about
real dignity that never breads contact
and communion with others, however
humble. Irving.
The silence of friend commonly
amounts to treachery. His not daring
to say anything in our behalf implies
a tacit censure. .-HaZlitt.
A man who does not learn to live
while he is getting living, is a poorer
man alter his wealth is won than he
was before.-J. G. Holland.
Duty is what goes most against the
grain, because in doing that we do
only what we are strictly obliged to,
and are seldom much praised for it.
La Bruyere.
In good company, you need not ask
who is the master of the feast. The
man who sits in the lowest place, and
who is always Industrious in helping
everyone, is certainly the man.
Hume.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

cloth in rich fawn color, the founce
portion being literally showered with
chenille polka dots in slightly darker
shade. The trimming that outlines
the head of founce is of silk and
chenille, to match cloth and dots,
ornamental straps being buttoned
across the placket in centre back.
The skirt shows q new variation of a
popular style, consisting of an upper
and lower part, both circular shaping.
The upper portion is fitted closely by
darts over the hips, and laps closely
at centre back. The founce forms
the lower portion, which is shallow at
the sides and widens to deep points
in centre front and back.
While combination of material is
fad of the present moment, the
skirt may be as stylishly made all of
one fabric, broadcloth, covert and
Venetian cloth taking the lead among
plain, smooth faced dress goods.
Braid, gimp, passementerie and plain
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

Bakers, and they were brought in for
examining trials before County Judge
J. W. Wright The trials lasted three
days. The Howards swore to seeing
the Bakers do the shooting, but the
Bakers proved by their witnesses that
they were five miles away at the time
of the shooting, and Judge Wright
dismissed the Bakers from custody.
On the day after the trial, "Sid"
Baker, a son-in-law of "Bal" Howard,
but no kin to George Bakers sons,
overlook Charles Wooton, who was
said to have shot Burch Store.
They rode side by side for quarter
of mile, trying to get the "drop" on
each other. Finally they both drew
their revolvers almost at the same time.
"Sid" shot from behind his back as he
drew the weapon from the scabbard.
Both men rolled off their horses, and
as they lay in the road emptied their
pistols at each other. "Sid" Baker
rode off unhurt, while Wooton,
wounded in the back dragged himself
into the brush, where he was found by
one of the Bakers and taken home,
where he died
William l.. White, brother to the
former Sheriff, was soon afterward met
by tom" Baker, who shot him in the
abdomen and killed him.
For this murder, and on the charge
of killing Wilson Howard and Burch
Store, 'Tom" Baker was arrested, an
Indictment, which included several of
his brothers, having been found. Upon
motion the trials were transferred to
the Knox County Court at Barbours-
vile. The town of Manchester, the
headquarters of the feud, was in O. con-
dition of such lawlessness that the Gov
ernor sent several companies of State
militia from Lexington to the scene.
They were charged with the duty of
taking the Bak er prisoners to the Court
House at Barboursville, and also of
protecting them from the murderous
intentions of the Howards and the
Whites. They garrisoned the Baker
house. On all sides lurked Howards
and Whites, many of them dead shots,
waiting for chance to "plug" Baker
or two.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

on the residence, and all those inside
surrendered. Sheriff White was ar
rested for resisting the guards.
The Howard White faction then
tried to mobilize at the house of Dau gh
White, the circuit clerk, but Colonel
Williams occupied it to prevent their
using it as citadel Meanwhile men,
bers of the Baker clan were assem-
bling from all sides and swearing ven-
geance. The dead mans sons swore
that they would kill Sheriff White,
who they believed had slain their
father.
Who really fred the shot that killed
tom" Baker no one knows. The
Whites were very angry at Co 'onel
Williams and the troops. They sent
out and brought in numbers of their
sharpshooter friends. They announced
that they would wipe out the soldiers
and slaughter the Bakers. But the
troops marched to Barboursville with
their four prisoners-Wiley, Al, Dee
and Jim Baker.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

American farmers own COWS to the
value of $500, 239, 993, a sum equal to
more than one-half of the capital of
all the national banks in the United
States. The value OF horses owned
by farmers in this country is $452,.
649, 1896, or considerably more than
one-fifth of the total United States
currency, including gold, silver and
paper money in circulation to-day.
The value of hogs is $166, 272, ITO,
more than the total amount deposited
in all the savings banks in the country.
The value of our mules is S92, 1902, =
900, or more than the assessed value
of all property in the State of Ver-
mont. The value of our sheep is S67,-
020, ,942, or more than the assessed
valuation of all property, both person
al and real, in the entire State of Del
aware. The total value of all these
animals is more than the assessed val
uation of all the real and personal
property in any State in the Union,
excepting Massachusetts, New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

The English Legitimists announce
thai there are now living 1172 persons
who are descendants of Mary Stuart.
The list of these Is contained in the
"Kalendar" published by the Legiti-
mists. OF these 1172 persons no less
than GIT have better claims to the
throne than Queen Victoria, for the
latter enjoys only a parliamentary
title, " and the Legitimists do not re-
cognize "the people" Queen Vic
torla is descendant of Mary Stuart
but inasmuch as she represents the
female line and traces back her title
through James Is daughter Elizabeth,
and holds the throne by virtue of the
act of Parliament which excluded the
exiled male line, the Legitimists re.
gard her as a "usurper.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

"Bal' Howard, who was riding a
spirited young stallion and carrying a
Winchester, vas struck in the back at
the first fire, but managed to hold on
to his fleeing horse. The next volley
struck Burch Store and knocked him
off his horse. The bullet broke his
neck and he was dead when he
touched the ground. Wilson Howard
fell off his horse, shot through the
hips. "Bal" Howard escaped to
Wilson Howard's house. Two of the
attacking party then went back to
where the men lay on the road, and
shot them both with explosive bullets,
which tore their bodies to pieces.
Wilson Howard lived long enough to
tell that it was "Tom" Baker and
Charles Wooton who fred the explo-
sive bullets.
When James B. Howard heard that
his brother was killed and that his
father was shot badly, he armed him
self and rode at gallop to the scene.
At the store of A. L. Howard he
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

AS illustrated in the accompanying
small engraving white Persian lawn is
the material chosen, the yoke, collar
and sleeves being of valenciennes lace
insertion and fine tucking. White
French taffeta ribbon is used for the
sash belt, which is gracefully bowed
at the left side A lace-edged ruch-
ing of lawn three inches wide outlines
the yoke and passes over the shoul-
ders, where full-looped bows of the
ribbon are placed. The waist is ar
ranged over fitted Innings that close
in centre front, the full fronts and
back being gathered at the top and
applied to the lining at round-yoke
depth. The smooth round yoke is
included in the right shoulder seam,
joined to the gathered edge of front
and closed invisibly at the left shoul-
der. The full fronts can be closed
invislbly in centre front or cut with
out seam, joined to the lower edge
of yoke and closed at shoulder, arms
eye and under-arm seam.
The fulness at the waist is drawn
down tightly in back, while in front a
slightly bloused effect is stylishly
maintained. The standing collar is
shaped with fashionable points that
rise up behind the ears and are cut
away in centre back. The closely
fitted sleeves are correctly shaped,
with wide upper and narrow under
portions, the scant fulness at the top
being collected in gathers.
The mode is also suitable for waists
of silk or fine wooden fabrics, in which
yokes and sleeves of all-over lace.
shirred, puffed or tucked chiffon may
be inserted. Narrow frizzed satin
ribbon applied in evenly spaced rows
forms appropriate trimming for yoke
and sleeves, and great elaboration
may be displayed on waists of net or
lace with splangles or incrustations
of lace or embroidery, with ruching
of mousseline or ribbon on yoke and
sleeves. To make this waist in the
medium size will require one and a
half yards of material thirtysix inches
wide.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
Worlds Champion Golf Player.

Vardon is marvel of GOODNESS when
engaged in a game. What puts him
then in a class by himself is his per-
feet self-control, his steady playing
and his marvellous incapacity to foozle.
To this the golf authorities OF England
largely attribute mis- success.
The enthusiasts of America NAV soon
have an opportunity to see the great.
est golfer OF the decade. 1t is reported
that he has planned tour of the links
of the United States, and will leave
England Immediately after his match
with Willie Park, Jr. He will doubt
less be competitor at all the promi.
nent fall tournaments.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

Within the last thirty years the
number of those dependent on public
and private charity is rapidly increas,
ing. The first thing to do in dealing
with the problem is to separate those
who are willing to work from those
who are unwilling to work. They all
profess to want work. If you have a
private charity which requires able,
bodied applicants to work for what
they receive that charity is sure to get
bad name among the unemployed,
remarked the Rev. Washington Glad.
den in recent address. The steady
application of work test by public
authorities will gradually sift out the
industrious from the idle. Men with
constitutional aversion to work
should be committed to warehouses,
which should be made training schools
of industry.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

ling gun on the White house and de-
stroy it.
The assembly was sounded and the
troops surrounded the White resi-
dence. They moved upon it with
fixed bayonets, going at double quick,
and climbing over the yard fence.
Sheriff White came out with thirty
armed men to dispute the right of way.
Williams gave the order to charge
upon the house, and the Howards and
Whites fled inside, loudly announcing
that they would kill the first man who
crossed the threshold. The Gatling
gun was then brought up and trained
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
Interest in the coming race for the

Interest in the coming race for the
America Cup is greater in England
than it was in the case of any of the
preceding races. Everything con-
spires that it should be so. This year
every Yachting club in Great Britain
will be represented at Sandy Hook,
and nearly every English and Irish
yachtsman of prominence has an
nounced his intention of crossing the
Atlantic 'to see the Shamrock win.
A Britisher once iestingly said. well
bave to go over and whip you, Brother
Jonathan, to which Jonathan replied:
"What, again?"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
HUMOR OF THE DA'f.

cts your mamma sick, Denny?"
"Nope, she's i'll; pops sick-he has to
do the cookin'. Judge.
"After all, there's something effem-
mate about the Filipinos." "Their
anxiety to talk. Chicago Post.
A man has been sitting on a dry
goods box near this Office all days
looking for work. k.-Atchison Globe.
The Bookkeepef-"Ki you are
peach" The Typewriter-''I ''Id rather
be half pear (pairl. brooklyn
Life.
She---''If there is soft place in
mans heart woman will find it," He
Eyes; it won't get to stay soft long"
Puck.
We mount the car with naughty tread
With bold intent to forge ahead
When, 10! Fate bitches on the back,
And pulls us down some other track.
Chicago Record.
Chief of Bureau-"You are neglect.
ing your work" Clerk-"Oh, yes;
I'm studying up to take an examina-
tion for promotion. Detroit Jour.
nal.
Mrs. Hiram" "Supposing, Bridget,
should deduct from your wages the
price of all the china you broke?"
Bridget Brittledish-"Well mem, I
think I'd be loike the china"
Professor Ito his wife, provoked)-
''I never know how to take you,
Amelia. Two years ago YOU were
Gov that hot and
bought 1t for you you don't like it at
allw-Fliegende Blaetter.
1 have never been a-whalng where the
foaming pillows sweep,
/ have never cut the blubber from the
monster of the deep;
But I've tender recolections Of those days
In boyhood's spring
When mother did the whaling and did
the blubbering.
L. A. W. Bulletin.
An Englishman and IN Irishman
met one day, and the former wishing
to have some fun with Pat, asked him
# he was good at measurement. 81
am that" said Pat. "Then could you
tell me how many shirts L could get
out OF yard?" asked the English
man. "Well." said Pat, "that de-
pends on whose yard you get into. :"
"There is nobody so provoking"
said the young thing, 'as the man
who pretends to know it all and then,
when you come to argue with him, is,
of course, all wrong" "Wcll," re-
piled the major, 81 prefer him to the
man who pretends to know it all and
then, when you come to argue with
him, turns out to be ell right
Philadelphia Press.
The landlady raped on the table
for attention. Gentlemen, I suppose
you are all patrlotic?" "We are!'
came the hearty response. "And you
all love your native soil?" Couldn't
love it betterl" came in chorus. IT
am glad to hear it, for you must
surely enjoy the few grains of sand
that refused to part company with
the strawberries. Chicago News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
TIE MOUNTAIN FEUDS !
OF EASTERN KENTUCKY.
Causes Of the Ennity Between the Baker
and Howard Families.

Howard leveled his weapon and fred
bullet into the old mans abdomen,
producing almost instant death. Re-
alizing that it would now be war to
the knife, James mounted his horse
and rode away to the home ofreiatives
in Harlan County. There was re-
ward of $3.50 offered for Howard's ar
rest, and he esurrendered to kinsman
so that the man might get the reward,
and came with him to Manchester,
where he was turned over to the
proper officers. He was released on
bail.
Sheriff B. P. White, Jr., summoned
one hundred deputies to arrest the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

THE REALM OF FASHION.


readily to every movement of the fig
ure that they seem part Of it. Modes
are more exacting than ever before,
since they demand perfect figures
with almost fragile slenderness to
demonstrate their leading charms, but
there are many and pretty modifica-
tions which retain the necessary chic
and still make the styles possible to
women of all sizes.
There are varied opinions as to the
becoming qualities of the new summer
gowns, according to the degree in
which the special figure resembles the
favored model of fashion; but while
we are deciding the question to our
satisfaction the wheel moves on re-
gardless, passing every point between
the two possible extremes of extrava-
gance and economy once in period
of years.
A costume such as is shown i'll the
large engraving is very popular. The
yoke waist and the skirt with straight
gathers form a combination that is
difficult to surpass.
Scallops also are seen everywhere
and anywhere that an edge is present.
ed which can be cut in scallops. 1t
is a favorite mode of finishing the
overdresses and the bottom of short
Jackets, and some of the ruffies are
cut in scallops. You may have them
deep or shallow, as you fancy, and
trim them round with ruchings, in
sertions, or knife plaitings. Another
feature of decoration is lacing with
fine silk cord over a contrasting color.
Narrow openings up and down the
bodice are laced across with cord
either matching the gown in color or
in some paler shade of the same color.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

and alternated with stripes of lace in
sertion or embroidery, is in evidence.
The one shown on the figure in the
large engraving is the type that is
most popular. The home dressmaker
does well to take advantage of these
pretty fancies, which, although add
ing to the cost materially, enhance
the effectiveness of waist in this
style and also simplify the making.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
Dead Men Have Rights.

In California the precedent has been
established in the case of O'Donnell
vs.. Slack that dead man has certain
rights which cannot be disputed. 1t
has been decided that neither the
Probate Court nor the personal repre-
sentative Of deceased person has
any right to see the corpse, or to con-
troll the manner of its disposal for in
terment, unless testamentary provision
is made for such disposal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

81 suppose you feel that you have
great zeal of fighting on your hands"
remarked the noneombatant Tagal.
NO." answered the leader of the Fill
pino retreat, we don't notice it on our
hands so much; but it's pretty hard on
our feet. Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

her husband not to allow himself to be
target for the Howards. While she
was talking to him shot rang out
from the White residence, and Tom
Baker dropped dead before his wife's
eyes. The woman hysterically called
upon Colonel Williams, who was in
charge of the troops, to turn his Cat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

found crowd, some of whom had
come after the grave clothes of Wilson
Howard and Burch Store. James as
sisted in selecting them, and was on
the point of leaving when George w.
Baker rode up.
Without stopping to consider that
this was the one man in Clay County
whe never carried o pistol. young
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

Sheriff White sent his family away
and filed his house with his friends.
The house looked upon the guard tent
where "Tom" Baker was prisoner.
On June 10, while the feeling was at
its height and preparations were on the
way for the march to Barboursville,
tom" Baker came out of his prison
tent and began talking to his son, Jim,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

New YORK Cry Especially .-Guimpe
effects are a special feature of the
light summer gowns, and a great
variety OF fancy yoking, ready tucked
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
SUMNER DUSK.
From the sky the colors fade,

From the sky the colors fade,
And star, snow white,
Hangs o'er the lonely glade
On the brow OF night.
Slow crumbles and disappears
The hill in the cleaning sea,
And swiftly the 1.-THE bat veers
Round the silent tree.
Ihe flrefys elin spark
Throbs o'er the dewy meal:
The moonbeam silvers the DIX
And the whispering reed
And, while the lone looms cry
Floats on the breezes cool,
Day sleeps and the purple shadows lie
And dream on the lilIed pool.
R. L. Munkittrick, in Youths Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

a good plan to dispose of magazines
and illustrated papers after they have
been read at home is to send them to
the firemen at the nearest engine
house. The time between alarms hangs
heavy aud reading matter never Gomez
amiss
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

The superiority OF some men is mere
ly local. They arc great, because their
associates are littie.--~Iohnsnn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
New Gowns That Cling,

"Glove-ftting" rightly expresses
the appearance of the latest gowns.
They cling so closely, respond so
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31

or "frizzed" ribbon in satin or vel
vet will form fashionable decoration
that may be applied in many ways.
TO make this skirt for a woman of
medium size will require four yards
of material forty -four inches wide.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
giving him instructions on how to run
the farm while he was in Jail.
Mrs. "Tom" Baker ran up to advise

I"O OF THE BAKERS, YOUNG, BUT DEAD
SHOTS.
tThese are sons of "Tom" Baker, who YVES
shot and killed from Sheriff Whites
house while he was under arrest by the
troops, charged with two murders. Their
mother has dedicated them to the life
work OF wiping out the Howards.)
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-07-31
A Stylish Skirt.

The handsome combination shown
in this stylish skirt is of Venetian
The times., 1899-10-29
MANY DAMAGE SUITS.
Result of the Bridgeport Trolley
Disaster Last summer.

Result of the Bridgeport Trolley
Disaster Last summer.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Oct 2S.-Suits for
damages resulting from the Shelton trolley
road disaster Of last summer are soon TO be
brought before the courts, and some inter-
esting points Of law are likely to be de-
cided
Announcement was made several days
ago of the suit for ST. 200 brought by the
estate OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley, OF Milford,
who were killed by the accident. Attor-
ueys for Miss Margaret Farrell, Of Bridge
port. who is in a hospital on account Of
the injuries she received in the accident,
have Decn unable to effect a settlement and
will bring suit for a considerable amount
For the same reason attorneys represent
ing Charles Delaney, Of Bridgeport. and
the estate OF Henry c. Cogswell and Irving
Dorus, who were killed. are to bring suits
for damages amounting in the aggregate to
So 600.
The Shelton company has compromised
for most Of the cases, but has not offered
suitable terms TO the parties mentioned
above The suit Of the late Mr., Cogswell
is TO be brought in New York, and a New
York lawyer has been engaged on the case.