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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Daughters of Liberty Officers.

Lucretia Council, No. 1856, Daughters
of Liberty, have elected the following
officers for the ensuing term:
Councilor-Maggie Schell.
Assistant councilor-Maggie Griffith.
Vice ouncilor-Thomas Klingerman.
Assistant vice ouncilor-Margaret
Bower.
Recording secretary-Kate Miller.
Assistant recording secretary-Philip
Paul.
Financial secretary-Della Chambers.
Treasurer-B. L. Rute.
Guide-Mary Oshman.
Inner guard-Lizzie Seiwell.
Outer guard-Ella Woodring.
Trustees-Mary Paul, Mary Drasher,
Maggie Schell.
Representative to state council-Mary
Paul
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Pulpit Rock improvements.

One of the most pleasant points In
this vicinity to obtain an unobstructec
view of large stretch of Luzerne'.
farming settlement is the Pulpit Rock
which is located at the end of the Coke
cycle path and the Coke driveway, on
the summit of Butler mountain. Near.
ly the whole of Butler and Conyngham
valleys lie before one from this vantage
ground, and on clear day the view is
really magnificent.
Workmen are placing iron steps up
the side of the rock, which heretofore
was somewhat dangerous to climb, and
an iron guard rail will be placed around
the top to insure greater protection to
those who go up. The expense of these
improvements will be borne by Eckley B.
Coke, Jr.
The rock has become a favorite OBJ
jcctve point for Freeland people this
season. 1t is easily reached by bicycles
and vehicles and many pedestrians find
it just the proper distance from town to
make the walk enjoyable and healthful.
The cycle path and the driveway lead
off from the Valley road, near the top OF
Butler hill, and run direct to the rock.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
The Empire Niue Fire.

The officials of the Lehigh and Wilkes
barre Company are having a much more
serious time than was expected in get
ting control of the fire which broke out
in the Empire mine, Wilkesbarre, on
June 10. Since the explosion that took
place at that time the fire has been
raging in spite of the efforts of the com
pany to extingush the flames. The
portion of the mine that is burning is
about mile from the foot of the shaft
and much trouble has been experienced
in combating the fire.
When the fire first started force of
men were engaged in trying to subdue
the flames by means of water, which
was poured upon the burning coal in
large quantities through several thous-
and feet of hose. The air was also shut
off, the belief being that by this means
the flames would be smothered. Both
plans failed and now the company is at
work constructing wall to confne the
fire to the portion of the mine affected.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29

Joseph Lorenz, who conducted sa.
loon on Washin gton street, was arrested
on Tuesday night on a warrant sworn
out by Martin Broderick, local agent
for the Columbia Brewing Company,
of Shenandoah. Lorenz was charged
with obtaining beer by false pretense.
On the goth inst. he obtained lot oil
the company's beer and the same day
sold his saloon to another Hungarian
named George Mudry.
Lorenz then left town, leaving in his
wake large bunch of unpaid bills, the
beer account being among them. He
was followed by his family next day.
From that time until Tuesday night his
whereabouts were unknown.
Tuesday night he came here to pack
up his furniture and was seen around
the premises. He was arrested by Con
stable Molik and given hearing by
Squire Buckley, who committed him to
jail in default of bail. He was escorted
to the county prison yesterday at noon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Hard Blow at Labor Unions.

Judge Gunster in an opinion on Mon
day decided unconstitutional the act of
June 4, 1897, which had in view the pro-
lection of employees of corporations in
the right to form, join and belong to
labor organizations. The decision was
based on an action against George w.
Clark, who as foreman for a large con-
Germ in Scranton discharged several
workmen who had affiliated themselves
with the Plumbers and Gas Filters
Union.
Judge Gunster's ruling was that the
act was special legislation, and 'af-
forded no protection whatever to the
employe of individual or firm, or limited
partnership On the contrary, while
the employe of IL corporation, under its
provisions, may freely form, join or be-
long to any lawful organization, his
neighbor engaged in the same occupa-
tion or trade when employed by an in
dividual or firm may be freely banished
for doing the same thing"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
BUCK MOUNTAIN.

Mrs. Patrick Quinn and Mrs. Corne-
Illus Burns, accompanied by Mrs. Mich
ael Healy, of Laurytown, enjoyed a
| pleasant drive to Mahanoy City on
Sunday. While there they were the
guests of Mrs Michael Ryan.
Dicks employees received their month
Iy pay on Friday last, and some
of the boys are still ovcrjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harry, of Mahanoy
City, are the guests of Mrs. Patrick
Quinn for few days.
Jacob Jacoby has returned home
after spending week with his parents
in Reading.
Patrick McTagnc, of Drfton, called
on his brother, John, of this place, Oh
Sunday.
There is some talk of getting a post
office here. Let it be soon is the wis h
of us all.
John Healy and AL Stepenske, of
Rockport, spent Sunday here with lady
friends.
Miss Hill, of Hazleton, was here this
week looking up her chances as school
teacher.
John McTague spent few hours at
Drifton on Monday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
MINES AND RAILROADS.

The changes of heads of departments
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern Company, which has been In prog
ress ever since w. III. Truesdale became
president, continue. The latest to feel
the axe is Benjamin Hughes, who, since
1865, has had charge of all the under
ground workings of the company. His
Office is abolished.
A production test was made at the
Prospect breaker, Wilkesbarre few
days ago and in the space of one hour
1855 cars of coal-465 tons-were run
through the breaker, cleaned and ready
for market This record is phenomenal
and was never known to have been
equaled in coal mining. The daily
average of the breaker is 1000 cars or
3 900 tons of coal.
After several days hard work since
the recent explosion in the Maxwell
mine, Ashley, the force of men who had
been fighting the fire succeeded in ex-
tingmshing the flames on Monday. 1t
will take some time to repair the dam
age caused by the explosion and the fire.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Contest for High School Principal.

There is quite a contest on hand
among the school directors of the bor-
ough regarding the election OF prin-
cipal of Freeland high school. The
high school has not yet been decided
upon in open meeting, but a majority
of the directors have signilied their
Willingness to support motion to or
ganize one of the second grade, which
would secure a state appropriation OF
about 5000, and the scramble for prin-
cipal is on in earnest.
TO obtain the appropriation mention
ed above a list of studies is designated
by an act of assembly to be taught in
the school, and it appears that at pres
ent none of the local instructors can
show certificate embracing all that
the law demands. This much may be
inferred when it is stated that all the
applicants for the position as teacher OF
the proposed high school hail from out
of town.
ranks so high that he came within hail
ing distance of the position of superin-
tendent of Carbon county in the election
last month. The next is Wilkesbarre
gentleman, one OF the most prominent
educators of this county, and who has
just completed three years as superin-
tendent Of Luzerne's schools. The third
person considered comes from town
farther north and is not so well known
here as his competitors.
Each of the three candidates has
friends on the board, but the Wealth
erly man appears to have the best
chances at this writing. The contest
promises to develop into spirited strug-
gle as the time approaches for the direc
tors to take the public into their con-
fidence in this move for higher educa-
tion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
THE DELAWARE, SUsoUEHANNA AND
i ScHUYLKILL RAILROAD.

Time table in effect April Is, 1897.
Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Halle
Brook, stockton, Beaver Meadow Roud, Roam
and Hazleton Junction at 8 30, 8 % IN, daily
except Sunday; and Oh n m, ~ IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Drifton for HarwoOd. Cranberry,
Tomhicken and Deringer at 10, % m, daily
except Sunday; and fO3 IN, 23S p III, Sun
day.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction,
uarwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and
sheppton ut 90 a IN, daily except Sun
day; and % II M, 3S IN, sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood,
Cranberry, Tomhicllen and Deringcr at 20 a
N, daily except Sunday; and SO u IN, 22 p IN,
Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida
Junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road,
Oneida and Sheppton at 32, IL 10 IN, Al III,
daily except Sunday; and 7 ~ m, y IL y m,
Sunday.
Trains leave Dernger for Tomhick N, Gran
berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and 8oan
at 2 rs, 8 40 p M, daily except Sunday; ana "
Il m, b 07 p III, Sunday.
Trans leave SheppJon for Oneida, Humboldt
Road, Harwood Road, Oneida Junction, HALE
ton Junction and Roam ut Z IL a IN, IL 40, 22
m, daily except Sunday; and D IL IN. "A
Trains leave sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, IIazle Brook, Eckiey, Joddo
and Drifton at 22 p IN, daily, except Sunday;
and IL a IN, 3 A p IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley,
Jeddo and Drifton at 40, 626 IN, daily,
except Sunday; and 10 10 IN, 8 40 p IN, Sunday.
All trains connect at Ha1leton Junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Auden-
ried and other points on the Traction COM
pany's line.
Trains leaving Drifton at 8 30, 90 m make
connection at Deringer with 7. L. Il. trains for
Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west.
For the accommodation of passengers at way
stations between Hazleton junction and Der
niger, a train will leave the former point at
90 p nj, daily, except Sunday, arriving at
LUTHER G. SMITH. Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
i Luzerne County. No IA, June term, 1880.
In Re-Petition for sale under act of assem-
bly, April IL, 1853, commonly known AS
1.-The Price Act" of land held by trustees for
Assembly No. 6l21, X. of L., of freeland bor-
ough, Pennsylvania.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
De 1t known that the court of common pleas
of Luzcrne county, in the matter of the ex-
nniner's report on the facts set forth in the
above stated petition, has decreed as follows:
Now, the twenty-third day of June, 1899
upon examination of the report of examiner
it is ordered adjudged and dccreed that the
findings of fact reported by the examiner and
the original petition in the case be transcribed
upon the continuance docket in this case and
that petitioners the trustees in this case, bc
and they are hereby authorized to convey the
land in the petition described to the borough
of Freeland and its successors upon the terms
and conditions set forth in the examiners re-
port and that the sale as thus authorized be
hereby confirmed nis, to be confirmed abso-
lutey unless exceptions hereto shall be filed
within three weeks, notice hereof to be given
to all persons interested by advertisement to
be published i'll two newspapers published in
the borough of Freelnnd for two weeks and
by hundbills to be posted in the same manner
and number and place as hereinbefore directed
for all advertisements and posting to be done
by the examiner heretofore appointed.
by the Court
The attention of the persons who were for
merly members of Assembly No. 3457 of
Driftun 3}gl, of Jeddo; 2437, of Highland;
6l21 Mechanics, of Freeland, and 335, of
Upper Lehigh, Knights of Labor, is especially
called to this proceeding.
Geo. 4. Brown, ESQ, Examiner.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Centenary of Camp-Meetings,

A writer in the July Ladies' Home
journal calls to mind that one hundred
years ago-August. 1799,-the first
camp-meeting for religious worship was
held in America. The site of this not.
able gathering is short distance from
Russellville, in the state of Kentucky.
The earlier camp-meetings, it is shown
by the J0urnaCS article, were formerly
conducted irrespective of denomination
al lines, but the form of worship soon
became, and has since remained, a
Methodist institution
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Wound Caused Death.

Edward Eagan, son of Patrick Eagan,
mine foreman at the Phoenix collery at
Pittston, died Monday afternoon as a
result, it is alleged, of bullet wound
received in the side last Thursday. He
was reclining in hammock on the porch
when revolver in the hands of Patrick k
Rowan was discharged, the ball taking
effect in young Eagan's side. On Friday
and Saturday he complained of the in
jury, but his parents did not know what
was the matter with him until he told
them what had happened. On Sunday
his case became more serious and his
father calledrin physician, but nothing
could be done to save his life and he
passed away. He was II years old,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
PERSONALITIES.

Miss Minnie Drexe Fell Miss Thou
ron, Miss Margaretta Hutchinson, Miss
Laura Whelen, John Ingham, the
Messrs. Snkler and John Cadwaldcr,
Jr., of Philadelphia, will be entertained
by Mrs. Charles Coke at Drfton on
July 4.
Miss Mary Dever, who buried her aunt
and her sister here within the past few
months, left for Philadelphia yesterday
to attend to some business affairs. She
will return to Freeland, and next month
will leave for her home in Ireland.
Albert Bell and family, of Fern street,
will leave today for New York city,
| whore they will make their future home.
| Mr.. Bell was II resident of town for
fifteen years and was employed by the
Lehigh Valley Railroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Williamson,
of town, and Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Collins,
of Upper Lchigh, attended the silver
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. James Mar
| shall at Plains Monday evening.
George Barager, who recently return
ed from the Lehigh university, has
accepted a position in the mechanical
department of Coke Bros. & Co. at Drift
ton.-Plain Speaker.
DR.. Jarvis, who has charge OF the
Sandy Run and Pond Creek practice OF
DR.. Ii. M. Neale, has rendered his resig-
nation and will shortly locate in Silver
Brook.
Misses Lulu Smith and Kate Boyer of
town, and Hattie Cunningham, of Drift
ton, attended the commencement exer-
cises at Kutztown normal school this
week.
Michael McGlynn, prominent hotel
man of Philadelphia, and his family
have arrived here and will spend the
summer months at the Central hotel.
Mrs. Patrick Gafliken and son and
daughter, Patrick J. and Miss Annie,
of Nanticoke, are visiting in this section.
Joseph Birkbeck, who recently re-
signed as mine foreman at Ebervale,
has removed to Providence.
Ex-County Superintendent of Schools
T. b. Harrison called upon acquaint-
ances here ON Monday.
George Wadlinger, Esq, and wife, of
Pottsville, called on Freeland relatives
on Tuesday.
Master John Lynott of Scranton, is
the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Z. Campbell.
John Kelshaw and family removed
from Sheppton to Freeland on Tuesday.
Bernard McFadden left yesterday for
Atlantic City to join the ball club there
Mr.. and Mrs. f. F. Hanlon returned
last evening from their wedding tour.
Mrs. Hugh Dever is spending this
week with Philadelphia friends.
Mrs. b. r. Davis is visiting relatives
in Northumberland county.
Samuel Senie transacted business in
Philadelphia this week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29

The case of William Sebitas, Andrew
Kamish and Bernard Rincavage
charged with the murder of Peter Con
nell at Pittston, was called for tria
before Judge Mcclure, of Lewisburg, al
Wilkesbarre on Monday. The attor.
neys for the defense moved that the
men be tried separately and the motion
was granted. The district attorney
thereupon selected Rincavage for trial.
The work of selecting jury occupied
two hours. Among the jurors is j. 2.
Nc Donald, of town.
The crime occurred at Pittston on
Sunday evening, January 81, 1899. Mr..
Connell, who was aged about 40 years,
resided with his sister, Mrs. English, in
Pittston. On the day he was killed a
wedding occurred at the home of Polish
neighbor. Beer flowed freely and to-
wards evening some of the participants
became hilarious and about 10 o'clock
three men stood in front of the English
residence and make a racket. As Mrs.
English was sick Mr.. Connell went out
on the front porch and asked the men
to be quiet. The men then became
bosterous and also threatening.
Mr.. Connell told them if they did not
behave and move on he would call as
sstanee and make them move. He had
hardly ceased speaking when Que of the
three men drew revolver and with al
OATH fired, the bullet striking Mr.. Con
nell near the heart. His murderers
then fed into the darkness and the
stricken man staggered into the kitchen
and in seventeen minutes was dead.
The police were notified and after
several days hard work caused the ar
rest of the three defendants. The men
were all at the wedding on the night of
the shooting and left together.
The trial ended on Tuesday evening
and the prisoner was acquitted by the
Jury.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
FOR A BIG FOURTH.
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE TO
CELEBRATE ON TUESDAY NEXT.


To Make the Occasion IA Notable One
Opening of the Public Park to Take
Place Tuesday Afternoon.
The several committees of the Citizens
Hose Company to which the prepara-
tions for the celebration of the Fourth
of July have been assigned are working
hard to complete all the necessary ar
rangements to make the occasion a
notable one.
The parade commtte has received as
snrances from majority of the organi-
cations invited to take part in the
parade that they will participate, and a
large demonstration may be looked for.
George II. Hartman has been chosen
chief marshal of the parade, and James
Timony and James p. McNelis will be
his aids. The parade will move prompt
Iy at 1.30 o'clock. The order of forma-
tion and route of march will be an
nounced later.
The dancing platform and music
stand in the Public park was completed
last evening by the carpenters engaged
for the purpose by the Coke families of
Drlfton. The stands and seats which
the borough council is providing will be
in position by Saturday evening.
The picnic committee has been work
ing hard and will be found ready to ac
commodate the crowds who will be pres
ent at the opening of the park for the
season.
During the afternoon addresses will
be delivered at the park by several OF
local orators, and in the evening u
grand display of fireworks will be given
at o'clock.
The complete program will be ready
for publication in few DAYS.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
T EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL February 5, 1899.

LEAN FhEELAND.
6 20 m for weatherly, Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Phila-
dclphia and New York.
z 40 IN for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Pittston and scranton.
8 20 m for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, AL
lentown, Bethlehem, EasJOn, Philadel-
pha, New York and Huzleton.
8 33 Il III for lIazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsvlle.
Wilkcs-Barre, Scranton and all points
West.
a SO p m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsvile.
6 "a p IN for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
z 81 IN for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokn.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
z 20 III from Ashland, Shenandoah Maha-
noy City and Hazleton.
z 40 II III from Pottsville, Ashland Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazeton.
8 II II III from Philadelphia, Easton, Bethle-
hem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Wealth
erly, Hazeton, Mahanoy City, Shenan-
douh, Mt. Carmel and Shumokin.
33 u IN from Scranton, Wilke5-iBarr and
White Haven.
ll45a m from Pottsvlle, Shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City
aud Hazleton.
a SO D IN from scranton, Wilkes Barre and
80 p M m from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, POTTS.
vile, Shumokin Mt. Carmel, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton.
27 p III from scranton, Wilkes-B Barre ana
White Haven.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agenta.
KULLIN II. WILBUR, General Superintendent.
CHAS. 5. LEE. Gen'l Pass. Agent.
26 Cortlandt Street, New York City.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Y.P. S. c. Il. Annual Convention.

Detroit For this occasion the Le-
Valley Railroad will sell tickets to De
roit and return at one fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale for all trains,
Except the Black Diamond express)
July to 5, limited to return to July Is.
inclusive. BY deposit of ticket with
joint agent at Detroit, on or before July
l2, and payment of fee of so cents,
return limit will be extended to leave
Detroit to August 15, inclusive. For
further particulars consult Lehigh Val
ley ticket agents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Death of Drifton Young Man.

Lawrence McGeehan, a well known
young man of Drifton, died at his home
at that place Tuesday morning after an
illness of several months from kidney
trouble. He had been confined to his
bed but two weeks. The deceased was
the son of Patrick and Margaret Nc
Geehan and was aged 10 years and IL
months. He was born in Drifton,
where he has since resided.
The funeral took place this morning
with requiem mass at st. AIMS
church. lnterment was made in ST
AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29

At the Public park on Sunday after
noon next, at $50 o'clock, ST. AIMS
cert. The following program has been
arranged for the occasion by Prof. A. p.
Mayberry, and all lovers of music are
invited to be present:
/. "Religioso". wv. p. Chambers
2. "Joy to the World" Grand Sacred Pot
pOurrl ss.s..s...s...'ss....ss. lBhrnnOuSe
8. "The Song That Reached My Heart"
A. Clarinet Solo-"Air Varie".. .H. Pinpaire
Master Leo Mcdonald.
8. Oyerture-"The Golden Sceptre".......
........."........ (Schleppergrel
9. ideal Echoes. s"......................CTo CTobana
7. "Alice, Where Art Thou. (Aschel
8. Selection-"In the Chapel. Kling
8. Encore Overture. ..............(W II. Keifer
10. Star Spangled Banner"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
Independence Day at Niagara Falls.

Low rate excursion via the Lehigh
Valley Railroad. Tickets will be issued
for train No. 3, and for immediate con
Meeting train from branch line points.
July /. For all trains Except Black
Diamond express) July 2 and 3. Good for
return passage on all trains, Except
Black Diamond eXpress) to July 4, in
elusive. The fare from Freeand for
the round trip will be $s.12. Consult
Lehigh Valley ticket agents for further
particulars
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29

Below will be found the names and
amounts subscribed to the building fund
of the Mining and Mechanical Institute,
as reported last evening by the solicit
ing committee, A. Oswald, r. j. Dever,
Jonah Evans and w. Il. Martin:
Amount required. d......................S 5000 90
Forthcoming on condition that bal
ance required shall be subscribed. 6,OO0 90
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29
PLEASURE CALENDAR,

July Trolley excursion to Halle
park under auspices of Good Wills Ath-
letic Association. Round trip tickets, 25c.
July 4.-Dinner and supper under
auspices of Ladies' Aid Society of St.
Paul's p. NJ. church at Geritz building.
Tickets, 25 cents; tickets for both, 4Oc.
July 4.-Parade and picnic under the
auspices of Freeland Citizens Hose
Company, No. /, at Public park
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-29

The Union Sunday school at Halle
Brook at meeting held Sunday after
noon, elected the following officers:
Superintendent-Harry Weickheiser.
Assistant uperintendent--W. l.. Bred
benner.
Socretary-Miss Cora Kellar.
Treasurer-George Shupp.
Librarian-Mss Bella Stephens.