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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
THIS WEEKS LEADERS:

Hats vary in price from 75c to So So;
straw goods from SC up. We have an
unequalled line of Stiff Hats, Alpines,
Fedoras, etc, besides large assortment
of Working Hats and Caps and Hundreds
of Boys and Children's Hats.
Madras, Percsle, Neglgee and many
other kinds OF Outing Shirts. Mems
and Boys sizes in every design and
pattern, csc up. White shirts have
made our store their Fresland head
quarters.
Our lines OF Collars and Cuffs will sur
prise you in their extent and variety.
No Inferior goods on hand. We guaran-
tee what we sell.
Neckwear bought from us can be de-
pended upon to be the 1899 STYLES and
makes. We have no stowaways to pal
off on you. A bewildering display to
select from at 10c per tic up.
Underwear from 25c per garment up
to 81 gives the buyer selection in
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29

The apologsts for Governor Stones
action in cutting S1,OOO,00O off the
school appropriation claim that this
sum was an extra item placed there to
enable districts to purchase text books
for the scholars and that nearly all the
districts being now fully supplied with
books there was no necessity for that
item in the appropriation.
This claim is lie. The appropra-
tion bill makes no mention of text
books. 1t simply appropriates S11 ,OOO,-
600 to the common schools of the state
for the next two years, and those who
allege that it says otherwise are merely
repeating silly lie which Mr.. Stones
friends set agoing to lessen the fire of
criticism which his cowardly action
brought forth.
The "machine" newspapers which
are spreading this lie broadcast through
out the state must have queer ideas of
their readers intelligence if they be-
lieve dishonest statement like that
will not react upon them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29

weight, quality, color and price that
can't be beaten in this town.
Mems and Boys Hose can be had at
all prices. A very fine line OF Summer
Hose has just been placed on sale.
For Working Jackets and Overalls OF
the Wearable Kind you should try the
make we sell.
We haven't said much about our Shoes
lately We were waiting to learn how
they suited those who have tried them.
The reports are coming In every day.
Modesty and space prevents us from
telling you all the nice remarks made
about our Shoes by those who are wear
ing them. Men have told US they never
wore more comfortable shoe, u better
shoe for the money, shoe that fitted so
well or shoe that shaped itself to tho
foot so easily. All this Is very crafty
ing and has induced US to further en-
large our stock Of Shoes. Why not give
us call next time you need a pair?
Only Mems aud Boys Shoes on sale.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
What Lower Finders Ought to Do.

1t is reported that the Democratic
leaders at the county seat are looking
up q lower end man to nominate for
register AS it is probable that Register
Kuntz will be renominated by his party,
the Democrats of the lower end who are
willing to seek office are not anxious to
cross swords for that position.
II the Democratic leaders want to poll
large Democratic vote in this district
they should allow lower end Democrat
to be nominated for commissioner.
This is an Office which by all that is
fair and right belongs this year to a
the leaders favor the idea or not the
delegates from this section should act
as unit in supporting some one for
commissioner who resides here.
Any good lower end Democrat can be
nominated if the delegates 60 there, not
in punches, to be traded to and fro by
some of the party barnacles, but with Il
determination that the rights of the
lower end to representation in the
commissioners Office shall no longer be
ignored.
The lower end can get justice only by
going after it in business-like manner.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
FREELAND, PA, MAY 90, 1899.

From Philadelphia City and State.

From Philadelphia City and State.
Last week youth, who apparently
had no evil intent, placed spike upon
one of the rails OF the Reading Railroad,
and because it happened to be at most
inopportune point, train was thrown
off the track and two men were killed.
At about the same time full-grown
man publicly boasted that for purely fac
tional ends he had blocked the course OF
the Loan bill for nearly year, during
which time some six hundred people
have died of typhoid fever and ten
times as many have narrowly escaped
death from the same disease, In con-
sequence of an impure water supply.
Had the work contemplated by the
Loan bill been started we might, even
now, have been reaping some of the
benefit of the Improvement to our watel
supply, and have been looking forward
confidently to reduction of our death
IdOC III Jhc utdi llOU W Spedh Vi
all the other benefits which the citizens
who voted in favor Of the Loan bill
hoped to derive from it.
Anything more contemplate than the
act of this man, as he explains it, is
hard to conceive.
The youth, who will doubtless be
found guilty Of manslaughter in the
death of the two unfortunate men on
the railroad, will probably go to prison.
The man, who ought to hide his head
in shame, will continue to boast that he
succeeded in preventing his politica
opponents from getting the jobs which
he wants his friends to have, and in the
profits of which, we venture to say, hi
will, directly or indirectly, share wher
they get it: he will continue to b'
known as the "Hon." Israel w. Dur
ham, and will continue to hold an i'm
portant position in the cabinet of Mr.
Quay's governor. Such is Quayism
and such are its fruits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
Convsrsation simpiiaed.

"It's fraud" exclaimed one of the
men who had stopped to read their
papers In the warm though unpreten-
tious little place which serves both as
railway waiting room and postoffice.
"The whole business Is n downright
swindle."
"Of course 1t is" answered his
neighbor. who was busily engaged in
pronouncing under his breath all the
words in an article on successful fer
tilizing.
ITS an outrage on confiding pub.
lie, and backset to civilization"
That's what it is," was the some.
what grudging response.
The indignant old gentleman be-
came so excited that he had to go out
and walk up and down the platform.
AS his friend glanced up from his pa
per to watch him depart he caught the
eye Of a travelling man who, pending
train time, had nothing to do but
watch people
Excuse me for asking questions
about things that are none of my af-
fair" said the travelling man, put are
you mind reader"
Not that l know Of"
You knew what your friend was
talking about without his telling you"
We'll, not precisely"
But you answered him as II you
knew"
''Yes, but l want takin' any risk
In that. l knowed he was mahin' al
lusions to either a lection or n prize
fight. An whichever it was, them
was my sentiments"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
THEY BROKE EVEN
Whore Roth Had "Kiclss" to Mako But
Decided to Withdraw.

Decided to Withdraw.
Say, I've got kick to make" 70.
ared the angry man in the loud check
suit. I've got two kicks to maker
whats the matter" asked the no
tel clerk.
Some fellow in the room right
under mine had card party iast night
and the loud talking ana singing kept
me awake until after 2 o'clock. That's
the first kick. You oughtnt to allow
disorderly mobs of young men to make
a nuisance of themselves in your hotel.
l left word that I was to be called at
O'Clock. I wasn't called at all, and
I've missed my train. It's 9:30. That's
the second kick. When come to this
town again I'll hunt up some other"
Say" interrupted rcd-eyed young
man, grumbling his way up to the
clerks desk, II kick! What did you
want to have the boy hammer at my
door at 6 o'clock this morning for? /
didn't leave any orders of that kind.
He spoiled my nap haven't slept a
wink. by George,since q o'clock! II
You can't -"
whats the number of your room p
asked the man in the check suit
ITS 49,
Mines sc. That's the reason con.
found it, why l wasn't called on time
this morning! The boy went to the
wrong"
"Are you the man who kept hammer.
ing the floor over my room and howl
ing that it was time for decent people
to be in bed and all that sort Of thing ?
81 am sir"
And you got left this morning. did
you"
81 did, sir"
CLERK, | take back my kick. I'm
even with him.
Say are you that chap who had that
card party and broke up my nights
rest?"
"Pm the chap that had that card
party all right enough.
"And you've been tossing on your
bed, trying to go to sleep, for the last
three OF four .hours?"
81 have, by George!'
Clerk, l withdraw both my kicks.
I'm even with him and little more.
-Kennebec Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29

"There's no use in being discour-
aged, Victor" said his young wife.
Remember that when William Gull
len Bryant began to write he only got
81 apiece for his poems.'
Only S2w exclaimed the strug-
Cling young literary genius, with bit
ter emphasis on the only If l
could get 50 apiece for my poems, Ara
bella, l could make $40 a day."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
GRANTS MESSAGE to SHERIDAN
w AS:
Push Things"

We pushing things here in a way that has brought
splendid business and multitude of faces People
beginning realize that perform advertise do
When said selling goods their real worth
body did understand the assertion-t different
from of the stores where they formerly dealt But
trialand pleasantly surprised learn that
goods just what claimed they better,
worse.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29

Say, pa" queried Willie the other
morning while preparing his geogra-
ply lesson, how many motions has
the earth?"
II don't know, Willie" replied the
fond parent, as he bound a towel
soaked with ice water about his throb-
ing brow, but they're numerous,
quite numerous" s."-Chicago News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
Caution.

"Shall we shoot or hang him"
asked the western cowboy. The meth
odical man OF business paused to
think.
LET us not be hasty," he said, "for
hurry begets criminal waste and ex-
travagance. The first thing to do is
to learn the price of rope and compare
it with the cost of ammunition.
PearSonS Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29

Mrs. Wise-What are you going to
give Marguerite for wedding pres
ent?
Mr.. Wise-Judging by the character
of her intended l should regard
tureen as the thing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29

Quay will, apparently, control the
next Republican state convention in
spite of all the buster of the anti
Quaytes. The latter faction should
vote as they talk or shut up altogether.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
Symcathizsd with Him.

"And still my warcry is,' exclaimed
the temperance orator, down with al
cohol!'
81 know how to sympthlze with you
old man." interrupted man from the
back seats, I've been down with it
myself more than once"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29

The Miser-Bridget, where in thun-
der are my collar buttons?
The Maid-Shurc, an yez had 'em
In yer pocket whin yez wint to church
yesterday.-Ex.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29
Reasons.

Little Harry-Pa, why do you call ii
North Carolina when it's away down
South!
Pa-FOr the same reason that they
call 1t South Dakota when it's away
up North, l guess.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-29

Monsieur de France-You wind up
re clock to make him go?
English Tutor-Exactly.
Monsieur de France-Zen what for
you wind up re beesinss to make il
stop?-Jewelers' Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
DEWEY NEEDS REST AND QUIET
n. i. This hut II scheme to Avoid No
toricty, Which the Admirni
Very Much Dislikes.

Chicago, May l3.-Judging from a
cablcgram received yesterday from
Admiral Dewey, his health, despite
medical assurance TO the contrary, is
none of the best, and to this fact IS
due his probable return by way of the
Suez canal instead OF the faciilc coast
route. The message is as follows;
illinois Manufacturers Association,
Chicago Many thanks. Impossible to
accept invitation now. Condition OF
health nccessitates rest and quiet
"DEWEI."
The cablegram was in reply to one
sent by the association to become its
cues; ON his return to this country,
and strongly urging upon him the adj
visibility of coming by Way OF san
Francisco. and across the continent,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20

NJ. NJ. holland, the man who was con.
victed in Union county of sending the
Internal machine through the express,
and who has been out on bond pending
the appeal of his case TO the supreme
court, arrived at the penitenitiary one
morning last week unhcraldcd and un.
guarded. Noland is probably the only
prisoner on record who went to the
penitentiary Of his own motion and
without duress, and he is certainly the
only prisoner who ever paid his own
fare to the prison walls. Al an early
hour one morning the warden was
aroused by his knock on the prison
gates, and when the question Who's
.here?' was put, the answer came, "a
.onvict; open the gates" The warden
opened tn5 gates and was confronted
by man in tears, of humble mein, and,
if guilty, evidently of contrite heart,
who introduced himself as the man who
was convicted of scnding the internal
machine to New Albany. Noland had
letter from Judge Il. NJ. Stephens,
which explained his appearance at the
prison gates. Judge Stephens stated
| that holland came to the walls of his
own accord, since the supreme court
| had affirmed the sentence of the lower
court and the verdict of the jury. He
is to serve five years unless pardoned
by the governor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
ROSWELL FLOWERS FUNERAL.
puIIbcnrers ScIccted-Committ tees
and boards to Attend-TO he
Inferred at Watcrtown.

New York, May l5.-The pallbearers
for the funeral of the late former gov
ernor, Roswell p. Flower, We're select
ed yesterday. They are: II. II. Porter,
Levi p. Morton, j. Edward Simmons,
\, n. Brady, John L. Borne, W. A.
Nash, II. NJ, Flagler and 5. 4. Roscn-
dale.
a committee of 2i from the Demo-
cratic Editors association, the board of
directors of the Brooklyn Rapid Tran
sit Co., the faculty aud trustees of the
Flower hospital and a committee from
the grand lodge of masons will attend
the funeral This will take place from
ST. Thomas Episcopal church on Fifth
avenue. at four o'clock this afternoon.
After the church services the re-
mains will be taken to the Grand Gem
tral station and placed in a special
train, which is scheduled TO leave for
Wutertovn at 9 p. m. The burial will
take place from the home of Mrs. j, d.
Taylor, Mr.. Flowers daughter.
1t was said yesterday that the Mystic
Shrine had rendered an escort for the
body. but that it had been declined,
the relatives and immediate friends of
the family preferring as little display
as possible.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
WILL COME HOME LEIsURELY.
Admiral Dewey Will Take His Time
Coming Home on His Flagship,
the Olympia.

Manila, May 13, 6:20 p. m.-Admiral
Dewey will leave for the u led States
as soon as he can arrange his business
here and give full instructions for the
management of the fleet to his sue
cessor. The United States cruiser
Olympia, upon which Admiral Dewey
will make the voyage home, will sail
IA leisureIy trip, stopping at Mediter-
ranean ports for some time to give the
admiral. the officers of the ship and
the crew an opportunity for rest. Like
all the Olympia's company, Admiral
Dewey is run down by his long stay in
tropical port without change, and
under the rigid conditions incident to
a war footing.
All are delighted at the prospect OF
returning home. The officers have
had little shore leave, and have been
obliged always TO be on ship board by
sundown. The crew have had still less
leave. and show the effect of a year
spent on hot ship under an ervating
sun.
The Olympia will proceed from Ma
Mia to Hong Kong, where fortnight
will he spent in transforming the mud
color which she was painted, TO white,
having up to this time been unable to
comply with the departments order
TO take on white paint. At Hong
Kong the cruiser will be coaled and
provisioned for her further journey.
Admiral Dewey expects TO retain his
position on the United States Philip
pine commission.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
LOVING CUP PRESENTED.
The Officers of the Nashville Enter
taincd Mt II Banquet and Pre-
scented With Il Loving Cup.

ST. Louis. May 14.-The officers of
the United States gunboat Nashville
were entertained Friday evening with
n magnificent banquet, given by the
patriotic and admiring citizens of st.
Louis at the Southern hotel. 1t was at
tended by the seven officers of the ship
and nearly $50 of the most prominent
men in public life, business and poll
tics in the city. The great banquet
hall of the Southern was elaborately
decorated for the occasion. The guests
of honor were Commander Washhurn
MAYNARD. LieutcrantCommander Dill
lingham. Lieut.. Anderson, Lieut.. Ma
cruder, Lieut.. De Stieguer, Passed AS
sistant paymastcr O'leary and Assist
ant Surgeon Pleadwe;i.
One of the most pleasing features OF
the evening was the presentation of Il
! loving cup to the officers of the gun
boat. 1t was suitably Inscribed, OF
solid silver. and was designed as a per-
manent memorial of the visit OF the
yunhoat to st. Louis hArbor. 1t will
be kept with the ships silver service
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20

Left for Washington.

Last night Secretary Gage and Mrs.
Gage left here for Washington with
Mrs. p. y. Shumway, Miss Raymond.
j. b. Shumway and Wm. &. Hoag, OF
Evanston, H., as their guests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
MISSISSIPPI STATE NEWS
cour Citizens shoi to Death In a Strecs !
Duel at Okolona.

Duel at Okolona.
A deplorable tragedy occurred at
Oko'ona last week, resulting in the
death of four citz zens. 1t was street
duel between Dr. j. Ii. Murfee and his
son IL ward on one side and Attorneys
Charles and Walter Clarke on the other.
The combatants lived next door to each
other, and the terrible affair occurred
in full view of the families of both par
ties. In one minute after the difficulty
began both the Murfees and Clarkes
were dead. All four men fell at the
same time and the body of DR.. Murfee
lay on that of Charles Clarke. Howard
lay about three feet away, and Walter
Clarke some six feet on the opposite
side of the two dead bodies. DIR. Muir.
fee had neen for years the regular
physician of the Clarke family. Some
weeks ago dispute arose between DR.,
Murfee and Charles B. Clarke over the
doctors bill for professional services.
just as DR.. Murfee was leaving home
one day last week he met Charley
Clarke at his gate. The dispute as to
the account was renewed, and it is said
DR.. Murfec struck Clarke and knocked
him down. Clarke had knife, and,
quickly leaping to his feet, began to
stab the physician. Almost simulta.
neously Clarke's brother Walter
emerged from his Tard and fired at DR..
Murfee while the physician and Charles
Clarke were fighting. The doctor was
soon down, dying from the pistol
wounds. Howard Murfee came on the
scene, ,v.and in an instant Charles Clarke
went down under bullet wound from
his pistol. Then young Murfee and
Walter Clarke turned their attention tc
each other. Young Murfce was evil
IDENTIFY good shot. One bullet had al
ready sent Charles Clarke to his death.
and in few seconds Walter Clarke
was down with three bullets in his
body. 1t is stated that Clarke fired
| just as he went down under the third
bullet received from young Murfce's
pistol. 1t made young Murfee dead
man.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
THE CONFEDERATE REUNION,
'""s sentiments Expressed in
'he Report OF the Committee
ON History.

Iharleston, S. G., May 13.-With F.,
spirited and at times stormy session
'he ninth annual reunion of the Uni
ted Confederate veterans was vester.
day brought to close. ten. John b
uordon, COMMUNICATIVE ief, and al
the old officers were reelected, Louis.
',ile' N.Y. was chosen as the next place
OF meeting, and the question of feder-
al care of confederate graves was dis,
posed OF by the adoption of a substi
t'Ite resolution which declines the
presidents suggestion except as to
those graves located in the north anG
reserving to the women of the south
the duty of caring for those in the
seeding states and Maryland.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20

The grand lodge Knights of Pythias
had delightful session at Meridian.
Upward of hundred lodges reprc.
scnted, and more than hundred and
fifty Pythians in attendance. Grand
Chancellor II. NJ. Quin distinguished
himself for the brilliant success of ad-
mnistration, and his ability as a pre-
siding officer. &. 7. McGehec. of Clos.
ter, was elected grand chancellor, and
H. b. Lacey. Of Okolona, was reelected
grand keeper of records and seal.
Columbus was selected for the next
meeting. The handsome sum of $3.50
was donated the Natchez Protestant
orphan asylum. Total membership of
the order on December 81, 1898, was
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
HON. ROSWELL ,. FLOWER.
Death Of New York's Former Gov
ernor at His Home on
Long Island.
WAS A VICTIM OF ACUTE INDIGESTION.
The Body Taken to NV York City,
Where the Funeral VIII be Held,
the Intcrment falling Place at
WatertOwn-Mrs. Flower Pros-
trated Over Her Bereavement.

New York, May li.-Former Gov.
Roswell T.. Flower died suddenly at
1880 o'clock Friday night at East
port, Long Island, in the house of the
Long Island Country club. Acute in
digestion was said to be the cause, al
though the symptoms were at first re-
garded as those of apopleXy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
Three Thousand Happy Men.

Bellaire, o.. May 15.-The Belmont
mill, of Wheeling. and Relwood blast
furnaces, of Martins Ferry, o., four of
the largest iron works in this section
of the Ohio valley, all of which are the
property of the Wheeling Steel and
Iron Co., of Wheeling, have granted
5000 employees an advance in wages
of ten per cent, which took effect last
night. This increases the wages to the
standard price paid in 81, and these are
the last of the big iron mills to grant
the increase by the 6O-day adjustment.
All puddlers will get 6is per cent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20
Uomochiito River Bridges.

The board Of supervisors of Franklin
county have accepted the bid of the Vir-
ginia Bridge and Iron Company for the
erection of two large bridges over HON.
ochitto river, one to cost $4,000 and
one to cost Sl7,20O The bids are condi-
tional that the county may or may not
award the contract in thirty days, the
county to stand any additional rise in
the price of iron and steel and the
bridge people to make any reduction
for any decline in the price of same.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20

Harrisburg. Pa, May 15.--Gov, Stone
has made cut of $l,00o,000 in the
school appropriation, and reduced sew
eral other items, whereby he saves in
tie aggregate sl,50o,00o, which will be
applied to reducing the floating debt
OF the commonwealth.
The governor has also cut down the
appropriation to the 13 states normal
schools and the items Tor the payment
of the salaries of the officers and en-
ployes of the senate and house, and
disapproyed the items for the payment
Of the salaries Of extra employees,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20

Smallpox is reported at Filters, Hays
Landing and Hampton Station, in Issa.
quena county. All of the cases re.
ported are in the levee camps cstat'
lished along the river front, and while
the disease may spread throughout the
camps, 1t will not get into the country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-20

London, May 13.-The ladies' open
goli championship was concluded yes
terday at New Castle, County Down.
1t resulted in victory for Miss iez-
lett, of the Port Royal Rush club, who
defeated Miss Magill, of the County
Down club.