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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28

own brains than treat with emnity
those who are your liberators. \
Note that the Americans will attack
by sea and prevent any reinforcements
from Spain, therefore the insurgents
must attack by land.
You will, probably, have more than
sufficient arms, because the Americans,
having arms. will find means to help us.
Wherever you see the American flag.
there flock in numbers. They are our
redecmerS.
In spite of the agreement recited
above, upon which both parties had
acted, and before any hostilities had
begun between the insurgents and the
Americans, the administration insisted
on acquiring the sovereignty of the ISL
ands outright, without a word of promise
or explanation to those who had for
over nine months relied on the word of
Americans. After hostiltes were begun
and our army was strong in the land, we
offered to those whom, on the very out
break of the war we had taken rs our
allies, no armistice but simply uncondi-
tional surrender, and general
appointed by the United States.
The statements of the initial arrange
ments between the United States and
the Filipinos are made with great par
ticularity of date and circumstance.
They agree also with such facts as are
officially stated to have occurred. If
this account is true, the United States
are enacting a most discreditable chap
ter in their history; if false, the honor
of the nation calls for explicit denial
from the president and Admiral Dewey.
In the absence of denial by them, as
well as by Consul-general Pratt and the
other gentlemen said to have been pres
ent at the conference with Aguinaldo,
the country is obliged to receive the ac-
count as true.
Spain lost her colonies because she
kept not her promises. What of her
SuccosSOrp
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28
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A UNIQUE GAME
New Kind of Swindle Perpetrated
in the French Capital.

Swindling is as monotonous as ethics
or mathematics and the various ways
and means reSorted to in the last de-
cade of the nineteenth century for OBJ
tanning possession of other peoples
money We're matters of common knowl-
edge IN the Egypt of RameSes the
great. But the Partisan police now
affirm that new departure has been
made on the banks of the Seine. And
this is how it was worked:
An office was hired in Il good busi-
ness street by the inventor of the
trick, who assumed the title of some
body and company, chemical agents.
Being convinced advocates of womcn's
rights they employed some members
of the fair sex, who dressed in the
height of fashion, used the most fash
ionable perfumes, and then visited
singly the best apothecaries' shop.
One of these fair, false emmissaries
would stop her cab at the chemists
come in, and. taking out her purse,
ask for another bottle of DIR. Beau
mont's elixir. "Dr. Beaumont's what"
said the young man behind the coun-
ter. "rhe elixir: don't you know"
"No: am afraid | never heard of it,"
ooh, how tiresome; and my poor rhcu-
ed. Are you sure it was not here that
our servant bought it beforeW "No,
madam; it was not here. Where Is 1t
sold Wholesaler 'It is sold whole
sale, | think and here the lady
showed the ticket on the bottle. 1t
costs eight francs"
That same day the chemist bought
the elixir wholesale, laying in a fair
stock of it, and meanwhile many of the
confreres We're doing likewise. But,
as nobody called any more on the
Obliging chemist to buy the elixir. one
of the curious confraternity analyzed
the specific which was supposed to
relieve rheumatism He found that it
was at least perfectly harmless, con
sisting of water colored by coffee
grounds. The police were then let
loose upon the ladies and the chemical
agents, but they had all moved on,
leaving no address.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28

A stout, black bearded gentleman
walked into one of the hotels the other
evening carrying a peculHr-loolling
package. 1t had the general appear
nnce of gun case, except that it was
extremely short aud inordinately thick.
While he was registering and chat
ting with the clcrl: couple Of guests
got into a heated discussion as to the
character of the queer parcel and one
of them finally made bold to Introduce
himself and PROFOUND the question to
the man with the black beard. He
smiled. "The case contains "A gun" he
said, and proceeded to extract sin
guIar weapon. The stock was like
that of any ordinary shotgun, but the
barrel was fully four inches in dia-
meter and covered with leather. At
the breech here was square box garn-
ished with several little levers. Il am
an amateur ornithologist," he con-
tinued, land this is n gun camera for
the purpose of studying wing move
ments. | level 1t on n flying bird, just
as I might real trcarm, and pull the
trigger. Instead of exploding n shell
1t springs a shutter and ] have my sub
iect transfixed on the film. | can take
twelve shots, and 1t reloads very much
IKE any camera. Inc Iotm is SIMPLY
fer convenience In focusing, and it
has enabled me TO get some really re-
markable pictures, For instance,
have photographed such fast flyers as
snipe in every conceivable position,
from head on to point blank retreat
something that would have been alb
solutely impossible with any other
style of instrument. 1t is of French
make, and the only difficulty l find is
in getting films to fit the chamber.
I've caused good deal of surprise
among sportsmen in the field" added
the owner, putting his curious weapon
back in it's case. when they see me
bring the thing to my shoulder they
expect report like a cannon. I've
often thought it would be fine ma
chine to intmdate burglar with and
Mt the same time secure portrait for
the police"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28
lRONICAl IFS.

If you would please a man give him
what he wants, regardless of what he
needs.
If you would discover words not
found in the dictionaries read maga-
zine poems.
II a man refuses to see his errors he
is playing against himself with loaded
dice.
If man thinks he knows it all 1t
always hurts him when he happens to
learn the truth.
If man has one little vice 1t hides
lots of big virtues from the eyes of his
neighbors.
If horses could talk, no doubt their
voices would be heard through the land
calling for an improved breed of host
lers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28
DEVIOUS DEFINITIONS.

Essay-A paragraph padded with
words.
Centurion-A cyclist who makes a
century run.
Experience-The comb a man ac-
quires after he loses his hair.
Heirloom-The trousers that are
handed down from father to son.
AdVersity-The only scale that gives
the correct weight of our friends.
Notwithstanding a woman is
continually working off on her hus-
band.
Census-An elaborate compilation on
which we base our guesses for the next
ten years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28
THE RADIOPHONE.
phone.

Ear tubes like those of the Edison
phonograph were used. An ordinary
telephone transmitter is also employed.
The simplest explanation Of the in
vention is that the heat rays which
travel along the reflected beam Of
light answer the purpose of the sound
waves used by the old method. Wire
less telephones are promised to be val
liable to ships at sea for signalling to
each other. Many ships now carry
search lights, which undoubtedly
would answer the purpose.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28
CONuNDRUMS SOLVED.

When is man only small part Of
himself? When he's afoot.
When is a man like nail? When
he's infirm.
When is man like piece of furni-
ture? When he's abed.
Why are poultry the most profitable
creatures on a farm? For every grain
they give peck.
Which is the queen of the roses? The
rose of the watering pot, because she
reigns (rains) over all the others.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28
So to Niagara Falls and Return

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. On
September 0 the Lehigh Valley Railroad
will sell tickets to Niagara Falls and
return at the special low rate of IS for
the round trip from Freeland, limited
for return passage to September II in
elusive. Tickets will be honored on
any train, except the Black Diamond
express.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28

An Arkansas newspaper contains the
following advertisement: "This hotel
will be kept by the widow of the land
lord, Mr.. Brown, who died last sum
mer on a new and improved plan"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28

"What's the reason of your enmity
to that politicianW asked the rather
romantic young woman. "Did he cross
your path early in your careerY"
mo" answered Senator Sorghum.
"He didn't cross my path. We were
after the same office, and he ran over
me from behind"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28

A. Oswald sells Arbuckles, Dills-
worth's, Lion and Levcring's coffee at
10 cents pound.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-28

Make all money orders, checks, etc., payable Ia
the Tribune Printing Company, Limited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
FOREST TENT-CATERPILLAR.
statement From Pror. G.. Ii. Perkins Re-
garding the Pest


1here Is a great deal OF talk about the
forest worms. Especially thos" Who have
sugar orchards are anxious. The forest
ieht-catrrpillar is certainly dangerous
PEST nut we nope AT any rate, that some
'I inc present alarm Is unnecessary. On
ivquest froi. feorog ". perkins, Of the
ermont Experiment station, has given
lof pubIcdtlon the following statements
iesaidlhg TINS insect
II the worm Is to attack the trees m
any considerable numbers. its work viii
hesh speedily Tor II Is one of the hrst Of
our carry spring caterpillars. The eggs
hatch before the weather Is even tolerably
SettIed ana before tile leaf buds nave
opeEed' Most young creatures need
ABUNDANT topu as soon as they hatch, but
theSc tough Mite black worms can endure
lIt'' Weeks or tpId ana tasting WITHOUT
giving up. lhel' iort, "" cannot expect
lnuch h"lp from cold and storm in check
ing the raNdges OF TINS pest
As soon as the leaves open, the worms
make for them. They begin to thrive ard
soon spin little webs which may he read
lily seen While the trees are merry bare.
MucE may h" done ia many cases 10 de-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
Ants In Manila.

81 always imagined says n Kansa
boy in Manila, "that New Jersey was thu
headquarters for mosquitoes but Manls
has deprived that neck Of the woods of II
such honors And ants-geo whizl They
are here by the millions-red ants witu
jaws like crocodilcs, black ants with q
singer sharper than any bee that ever
manufactured honey. brown ants gray
ants, ants with wings and ants with moths
ing but "A determination to make life mis-
cradle for soldier. They build nests n
your hair, pull your ears, I'll your nose,
crawl over your shirt and under your
shirt, and, in fact they get in your shoes,
torture you in daytime sleep with you al
night and eat with you at dinner time.
Why, as / write a couple are crawling
over this very page as if to show contempt
for my opinion of ants. 80, you see sol>
diering in the Philippines is no snap"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
lCopyl
United States ship Saratoga,
PlattSburgh Bay, Sept II, lsl

NJ, - 80 (, -. =, ,o,.
" '' 80
Sir. ! have the honov to give you the
particulars of the action which TOOK place
on the nth iust. on this lake
For several days the enemy were on
their way to Plattsburgh, by LAM and
water; and it being understood that an
attack would be made at the same time
by their land and naval forces, ! dcter-
mined TO await at anchor the approach
OF the latter.
At 3 "A. m. the lookout boat announced
the approach of the enemy At 9. he an
Chored in a line ahead, at about zoo yards
distance from my line; his shin opposed
10 tho Saratoga his brig to the i-agle,
CAPTAIN Robert Henley, his EalleyS, th'T-
teen in number, to the schooner. sloop,
and division of our gallCys; one Of his
sleeps assisi Ing their ship ana brig the
ether assisting their gallcys. our remain
ing gallcyS with the Saratoga and Eagle
in this situation, the whole force, on both
stes, became engaged: the Saratoga suf-
forng much from the heavy Gre of the
Conhance. / could preccivc at tito sane
time, however. that our 4iCe was very de-
structive to her. The TicoldeToGa, Lieut..
Commau dant Cassn, calamity sustained
Ter fun share of the action. At allf past
10 o'clock, the Eagle, not being abla TO
bring her guns to bear, cut hed cable and
tween my ship and the TicoudeIoga, whore
she very much annoyed The enemy, but
unfortunately leaving me exposed To a
calling hre from the cnemy's brig. Our
guns on the starboard side being nearly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
The sure La Grippe Cure.

There Is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady If you will only get the
right remedy. You are having pain all
through your body. your liver is out of
order, have no appetite, no life or ambi-
ton, have a bad cold, in fact completely
used up. Electric Bitters is the only REM
edy that will give you prompt and sure
relief. They act directly on your Liver,
stomach and Kidneys tone up the whole
system and make you feel like new be-
ing. They are guaranteed to cure or price
refunded. For sale at j. w. O'SullYans
drug store, only so cents per bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18

mond Perry, left me without the services
of that excellent officer; much ought fair
.ly to be attributed to him for his great
care and attention in discipllninS the
ships crew, as her first lieutenant. His
place was filled by gallant young Of
hccr. Lieut.. Peter Gamble, VINO regret
10 inform you. was killed eaGly in the ac-
ton. Acting Lieut. Nallctte worked the list
and I'd dvisOns of guns with able effect
Sailing Master R,um's attention 10 the
springs, and in the execution of the order
to wind the snip, and occasionally al the
guns, meets with my entire approSation;
also Captain Young's commanding the
acting marines who took his men to the
guns, Mr.. Bcale purser was of great SER
vice at the guns and in carry
ing my orders throughout the
ship, with Mdshirman Montgom-
cry. Masters Mate Joshua Justin, had
the command of the third division: his
conduct during the action was that os
brave ana correct officer. Midshipnen
Monteath. Graham. Williamson. Platt
Thwng, and Acting Midshipmnn Baldwin,
all behaved we'll and gave evidence of
their making valuable officers
The Saratoga was twice SET on fire ly
hot shot from the enemys ship.
close, sir, this communication with
feelings of gratitude for the able support
] received from every officer and man at
tached to the squadron which I have the
honor to command.
! have the honor to be,
With CGcat respect, sir,
Your most obelient servant.
r. MACDONOCGH.
Hon. William Jones.
secretary of the navy.
j. S. Accompanying this Is list ue
killed AMI wounded, list of the prison
cis, and precise statement of poth
forces engaged. Also letters FROM Cap
tain Henley and Lieutenant Commandant
Cassiu. T. NJ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
ESTATE OF WILLIAM II. TOWNSEND.
STATE or VERMONT, District Of Cht-

ESTATE OF WILLIAM II TOWNSEND.
STATE or VERMONT, District Of Chit-
tcnden.
To ali persons concerned in the estate q
William II. Towns. nd. late of Burlington,
g said district deceased,
GRDETING;
At a Probate Court. holden at Burlins-
ton. within and for the District of Ch't-
tenden, on the 10Th day of May lNll.
an instrument purporting to be the asg
will and testament ofWillium ". Tow nsend
late OF Burlington. in said district. de-
ceased, was presented to the court azores
said for PROBATE.
And it is ordered by said court u at ths
2d day OF June, 1899. at the Probate
Court rooms. in said Burlington, be a.
signed FOR proving said instrument; aNi
that notice thereof bee given to all PEI
sons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Burlin--
ton Free Press. newspaper printed &C
said Burlington, previous to the time Ip-
pointed.
Therefore. YOU are hereby notified to APP
pear before said court, al the time A.
place aforesaid, and contest the probate
OF said Will. If YOU nave cause.
Given under my hand at burlington. az
said district, this 10Th day OF May, 1880
EZRA NJ. HORTON,
45w3w Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18

Some Of the results OF neglected dyspep.
tic conditions of the stomach are cancer
consumption, heart disease and epilepsy
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure prevents all this hy
effectinE II quick cure in all cases of
dyspepsia
J. ". OSullivan, W, =. Hall, L. H.
Parker, T.. Gosselin Il, II, Crandall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
Clear Complexion

BY far the great majority of diseases of the
skin arise from impure or weak blood. Either
the sccretions have not operated rightly, and
impure matter has passed into the blood, or
the power of assimilation is feeble and the
blood is weak In either case use
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
SHIP SARATOGA.
KILLED.


Peter Gamble. lieutenant.
Thomas Butler, quarter gunner.
James Norb>vy, boatswain's mate.
Abraham Davis. quartermaster.
William Wyer. sailmaker.
William Brickell seaman.
Peter Johnson, seaman.
John Coleman. seaman.
Benjamin Burrill, ordinary seaman
Andrew Parmelee, ordinary seaman.
Ieter Post. seaman.
David Bennett, seaman.
EbeneZeC Johnson, seaman.
Joseph Couch, landsnan.
Thomas stephens. seaman.
Randall Mcdonald, ordinary seaman
L hn White. ordinary seaman.
Samuel Smith, seaman.
Thomas Mallory, ordinary seaman.
andrew Nelson, seaman.
John Setback, seaman.
Tctcr Hanson, seaman.
Jacob LataWay, seaman.
Edward Moore, seaman.
Jerome Williams, ordinary seaman.
James Carlisle, marine.
John Smart, seaman.
Earl Hannemon, seaman
Total, IS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
lCoilvl
United states ship Saratoga,

(CCpY)
United States ship Saratoga
September H. 1914
Sir: | have the honor to enclose you a
list of the Killed and wounded on board
tire different vessels of the squadron I'M
DEG your command in the action Of the
18th inst.
1t is impossible to ascertain correctly
the loss of the enemy From the best in
formation received from the British Of
Gccrs from my own observations. and
from various lists found on 5O1ri the
Contiauce. | calculate the number of men
on board of that ship at the commence
ment of the action, at 30. of whom iS9
at least, were killed and wounded; and on
board the other captured vessels 1t east
81 more making in the whole. killed or
wounded, 2@. This is doubtless short of
the real number as many were thrown
overheard from the Confance during ;he
engagement.
The muster books must have been
thsown overheard, or othcrwist disposed
of as they are not to be found.
/ am. sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE BEALE, Jr. Purscr.
Thomas MacdonouGh, esq, commanding
United States squadron on Lake
Champlain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST
RELATING TO THAT COMBAT.
marlborough Tells How the British FIoet
Was Captured-A Sanguiuary Contest
Valuable Papers in Col. LeGrand
Is. Cannon's Possession.

While Col. LeGrand r. Cannon was look
ing over some old papers the other day he
discovered valuable and interesting
pamphlet which was presented TO him N
~ by Charles MacDonough. son
OF Commodore MacDonough, who WAS II
Ciassmate of Col. Cannon In Norwalk,
Conn 'rho document which was printed
In 1914. by Roger G. Welghtman, of WASH
inEton, includes a letter from the soc.
rotary of the navy 20 tho chairman of the
naval committee. transmitting sundry doc
umeuts from Capt. MacDonough relating
20 the capture of the British fleet on Lake
ChamplaiH." 1t reads as follows:
Navy Department,
October 3, ISL
Sir.
In compliance with your request. ! have
now the Honor to enclose copies Of all the
documents received from Captain Mac
donough, in relation to the brilliant and
extraordinary victory achieved by the
nited States squadron under his COM
maud, ovcr that of the enemy IN Platts-
burgh Bay on Lake Champaign
This action, like that of it's prototype
ON Lake Erie, cannot be por-raYcd in
language corresponding with tho univer-
sal and just admiration inspired by the
exalted proves, COnsummatc skill, and
cool Uo.Scv'ring ntrcpiditN. wh!'r Will
ever distinguished this Splendid and memoir
able event.
This like those brilliant naval VIC
tories which proceeded it has It's
peculiar features which mark /,
with u distinct charactcr. 1t was
fought at anchor. The firm, compact and
We'll formed limo; tine preparations for all
the cvolutions Of which the situation WAS
susceptible, and the adroitnc.S ana l'ci-
sivc effect with which they wcr' perform
81 in the heat of hattie. mark 10 less he
Judgment which planned chan III" Nalor
and skill displayed in the execution.
All these are heightened 10y the con,cm-
platio,l of "A vigorous and greatly supeCior
foe. n owing down upon this line, in his
own ur,", selecting his position, ana
choosing his distance, animated by the
proximity of powerful army IN coop
Grafton. and stimulated by the settled
confidence of victory.
To view it in abstract, it is not surpass-
ed by any naval victory on record. 10 APP
prcciate its result it Is perhaps one of
The most important events in the history
OF our country.
That it will he justly estimated, and the
victors duly IGNORED by the councils of
the nation. the justice and libcraitY hitE-
erto displayed on similar occasions, = a
sufficient pledge
| have the honor to re.
Very respectfully sir,
Your obedient servant.
W. JONES.
The Hon Oh aries Tate,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18
Ifthe Baby l. Cutting Teeth,

Be sure and use that old and wen-tri5d
remedy. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP COR children te"thing. In soothes
the child, sottens the gums allays all
pain. cures wiHd collie and is the best rem
tdy for diarrhoca. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18

tCopy)
United States ship SARATOGA,
at anchor off Plattsburgh Sept. Il" iSI.
sir Fly Lieut. Commandant Cassin
have the hono- to convey 10 you the ndgs
Of his l}rittaunic majesty's late squadron,
captured on the 18th inst. by the United
States squadron. under my command.
Also, nay dispatches relating to that oc-
CUrreuCc which should nave been in your
possession at an earlier period. but for the
dlfhculty in arranging the different state
ncnts
The squadron under my command now
lies at PlattsbuCGh-it will bear of consil-
cradle diminution, and leave a force suf-
fcient to rcpCl any attempt of the -nemy
iu this quarter. shall wait your order
what to do with the whole or any part
thereof, and should it be consistent | beg
you will favor me with permission to
leave the lake and place me under com
maud Of Commodore Decatur. at New
York. My health (bcinS soma time on
the lake, together with tho almost GER
tain Inactivity of future naval operations
here, are among the causes for this re-
quest of my renewal
] have the honor to be,
Sir. with much respect
Your most Obedicnt servant,
II. MRCDONOUGiH.
Hon. William Jones. secretary
of the navy, Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18

No man can cure consumption. You car
prevent IL though. DR.. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup cures coughs, colds, bronchitis,
asthma. Never fails.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-18

Copy United states ship Saratoga,
Sept Is. 1914, off Plattsburgh.
Sir,
AS Providence has given into my COM
mand the squadron on Lake Champlain,
of which you We're, (after the fall of Cap
tain Downie) the commanding officer, I
beg you will, after the able conflict you
sustained and evidence of determined
Valor you evnced on board his Britannia
maiesty's brig Linnet, until the necessity
of her surrender accept of your enclosed
parole, not to serve against the United
States, or their dependencies until reCu-
'larly exchanged.
l am, &c &c
r. MACDONOUGH.
TO Captain Pring, royal navy.