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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

New York, July 11.-Deputy Sheriff
Philip Kuss of Yonkers has taken into
custody a man who is charged with hav-
ing demanded $4,000 reward for valua-
BILE documents stolen five years ago from
Count A. II. Steinich of White Plains.
The prisoner is w. A. Benjamin, who,
with his wife and three children, lives
in New York. A medical man who was
a student of genealogy five years ago Wis.
tied White Plains. He became interest
ed in Count Steinich and persuaded the
aged nobeman to lend him the family
record. Some time later, when the count
asked him to return the cherished docu-
ments, they were not to be found. The
count and his medical friend used ev-
cry endeavor to trace the missing prop
erty, but were unable to secure any clew
to its whereabouts until three weeks ago.
The count refused to divulge the name of
the medical man, feeling sure that his
friend was in nowlse responsible for the
disappearance of the documents. A let.
ter received three weeks ago signed w.
A. Benjamin was the first intimation the
count received of the whereabouts of
the stolen property. This letter contain
ed the demand for $4,000 reward, the
writer stating that he knew the where
abouts of the man who possessed the doc
uments, and by the payment of that sum
of money only they would be returned.
Investigation was begun, and Benjamn's
arrest followed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

Died in HazIeton.

George Kuech, we'll known in Free
land, died in Hazleton on Monday of
diabetes, aged 3s years. He was born
in Tamaqua and went to Hazleton in
1888, becoming proprietor of the Amann
house and later of the Brsin house.
He then became agent for couple of
brewing companies.
Besides his mother, the deceased is
survived by one brother and six sisters
They are: Councilman Nicholas Kuech,
Susan, Martha, Annie, Sophia and
Kate, OF Hazleton; Mrs. John Rippel,
OF Freeland, and Mrs. Frank Honsberg-
er, Of Tamaqua. His wife died eleven
years ago.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning. Interment at Tamaqua.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

of Porto Rico visited the war department
yesterday and made verbal report on
the conditions in the island. During q
part of the conference Postmaster Cen
eral Smith was present. Mr.. Allen says
that the people of Porto Rico are grad
ually coming to recognize that their pres
ent form of government is much superior
10 that which they formerly lived under.
He reports that lawlessness is almost
unknown and that only small number
of troops is necessary. He believes that
in few years the people will be qualif-
ed for admission to statehood, He re-
fused to discuss the tariff measure passed
by the last congress.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
COLOMBIAN REBELS.
They Take Possession of San Antero
Lorica and other Places

anu PIaCea.
Kingston, Jamaica, July 11.-Accord.
ing to Colombian advices received here
from Colon by the royal mail steamship
Para, the small steamship Hanaberg,
plying between Cartagena and the Atra.
to and Sinu rivers, was recently taken
possession of and towed to Rio Hacha
by two other small armed steam vessels
of the revolutionary party. The Hama.
berg is owned by a citizen of the United
States and was under charter to the gov.
ernment when taken.
The rebels afterward proceeded to the
bay of Zispata and up the Sinu river in
armed craft and took possession of San
Antero, Lorica and other towns and vii
lagos.
Cartagena has increased her defenses
by placing guns in the old Spanish forts
in Boca Chica, deep but narrow en-.
trance to the port of Cartagena and 2S
miles southwest of the town, as well as
in the forts at the top of the Cerro hill
and in other places.
The guerrillas who have been doing so
much mischief in the provinces of Carta,
gena and Barranqqjlla have united and
now form a body about 600 strong, com.
manded by General Ruiz and the staff
of officers whom the two small rebel yes.
sells landed between Cartagena and Sa.
vanilla on their way to the bay of Zis-
pata. The force is being pursued by a
larger force of government troops.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

Washington, July 1.-THE long expect
ed reciprocity arrangement between tn,
United States and Germany has been eff
fected. Secretary Hay and the German
ambassador have subscribed to the con
vention, and the president will issue his
proclamation putting the new duties il
force In the course of a few days. The
arrangement is generally similar in term.
to the> first arrangement made with
France and abates duties on still wines
argols, paintings and statuary from Ger
many entering the United States. |,
does not require the approval of tn,
senate, being drawn under section OF
the DingleY act.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
UPPER LEHIGH.

The company now has a boy at the
station to attend to the needs of all who
call there.
Isaac Waldron is on the sick list.
Foster teachers will be relieved from
their suspense In fortnight or so.
Little Anna Murrin is undoubtedly
one of the prettiest and best liked girls
in town.
For a joker, DIR. Neale heads the
list.
M. S. Kemmerer, Of Mauch Chunk,
has taken up his residence with us for
the summer.
Little Henry Williams, who died few
days ago Of cholera infantum, was
buried on Monday afternoon.
II. C. Bredbenner, who has been
working in Jersey City the past year, is
in town staying with his father.
Ezra Klinger is erecting new porch
in front of Thomas G. Argust's house.
James Burns, boss in the dock
yards Of Jersey City, came to town yes
terday.
John Mcdonald, of Freeland, who is
now home from New York on his vaca-
tion, spent Tuesday evening with DR..
II. M. Neale and family.
A party from st. AIMS convent en-
joyed drive to the poor house on Mon
day.
Upper Lehigh mountains abound
with huckleberries and they are sold
for cents quart
The people who attended the funeral
of Baby Williams on Monday were
caught in the rain. 1t also chased
many berry-pickers to their homes.
Mrs. 7. Campbell, of Freeland, enjoy
ed delightful drive through Upper
Lehigh and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Crocker spent
Sunday visiting White Haven friends.
Some young ladies of Upper Lehigh
seem to take great delight in having
their hair done up and trying to appear
old. Stop it, girls, you will be old soon
enough.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
BREvITIES.

James Gillespie, of Washington street,
was attacked Monday night with a
severe hemorrhage and for some time
his condition was critical. At present
he is resting easily and is improving.
His physicians have ordered him to have
perfect rest for few weeks.
An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Gerber, of Hazleton, was buried
yesterday in Freeland cemetery.
David Harris and Miss Bridget Burke,
both of Eckley, will be married on
August 1.
The quarterly meeting of the repre-
sentatives Of the Catholic temperance
societies of the region will be held at
the Grand opera house on July 30.
The Chester Base Ball Club is finding
ready sale for its trolley excursion
tickets to Halle park on Saturday even
ing.
Martin Broderick and Miss Kate Mul-
hearn, OF town, and Edward Duffy and
Miss Kate O'Donnell, of Philadelphia,
are picnicking today at Bear Creek.
A marriage license has been issued at
Wilkesbarre to William R. Jones, of
Slatington, and Jane Hughes, of Jeddo.
The property Of Dr. f. Schilcher was
placed in the hands Of the painters this
morning.
Mrs. John Hartranft and son, Paul,
Peter Weightman, Mr.. and Mrs. Jeffer-
son HIGHLANDER, and Mrs. E. w. Rutter
and son, Warren, enjoyed cherry
expedition to Butler valley yesterday.
Anthony Lowe, OF West Chestnut
street, has been sick for some time with
miners asthma.
The friends OF Prothonotary Paul
Dasch will bring his name before the
Democratic county convention for re-
nomination and it is believed that he
will have no opposition. -Wikesb barre
Record.
Trout fishing season will end on Satur-
day and the anglers are doing their
utmost to roll up their score before the
season Is out.
Frank Liedlecke and Anna Woiczek.
both OF Freeland, and Stephen Ravine
and Katherine Carlowini, both of Drift
ton, have been granted licenses to wed.
Leslo Wanno was taken to Laury-
town almshouse from Stockton yester.
day and died fifteen minutes after
reaching the institution.
The twelfth anniversary of the wed
ding OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Butterwlck
was celebrated last evening at theil
home, corner Of Centre and Front
streets.
M. A. Jacobs has resigned his posi-.
tion on the Progress, aud is succeeded
by Eugene Debman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Marriage Announced.

1t became known this morning that
Edward M. Breslin, the clerk in Prothon-
otary Paetzels Office, was married last
April to Miss Hattie johnson, of Beaver
Meadow. The couple were united by
Father Dever at Beaver Meadow on
April 20. The brides brother had died
recently and consequently the wedding
was kept quiet.-Mauch Chunk News.
Mrs. Breslin is a daughter OF John ].
johnson, who has resided here for
several years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
PLOT TO KILL M'KINLEY,
Exposed by One of the Alleged
Conspirators.
MR. 0DELL MAKES DISCOVERIES

After Receipt of Startling Letter
New York Chairman Hired Detect,
fves-Hnnna and Dick Told Presi.
dent-Extra Guards Now,
New York, July 1.-THE World thi,
morning says:
"A plot to assassinate President Nc
hinley has been frustrated. 1t was con
cocted by group of Spanish and Cuban
conspirators with headquarters in New
1ork. One of the plotters weakened and
sent warning letter to a member of tn,
Republican national committee. That let
ter was placed In the hands of Secretar,
Charles Dick, who referred it to Chair
man b. b. Odell of the New York state
committee for investigation.
Chairman Odell engaged a detective
who speedily verified certain important
allegations made In the warning letter
Thereupon Mr.. Odell reported to Secre
tary Dick, who laid all the facts before
Chairman Mark Hanna. Mr.. OdelPs re
port caused great alarm among the presi
dents close friends and advisers.
"Mr. Odell made it plain that he re
garded the plot as a matter of the utmost
seriousness and urged that extreme pre-
cautions be taken to keep the president
out VI HarIn reacn. MeSSfS. lD1ck ana
Hanna laid the whole matter before the
president shortly before he departed fol
Canton. They instructed Mr.. Odell tc
continue his investigation and cautioned
him to work with the utmost secrecy.
Odel Admits Truth of Report.
"To World reporter last evening Mr.
Odell admitted that he and certain mem
bers of the national committee had dis.
covered plot to assassinate the presi
dent. He started back in surprise wheb
the subject was broached and seemed
greatly agitated over the fact that the
news had become public.
Yes, it is true he said, but / regret
exceedingly that the matter has become
public
Beyond admitting the truth of the re.
port he refused to talk. He was ex.
tremely anxious that no reference what.
ever should be made to the matter.
I'm reply to questions he admitted that
the plot was of a specific and very star.
tling character. He refused to say wheth
er or not it was true that a day had beer
set as the time when the plan was to be
carried out
'Mr. Odell said that IL The Worlo
printed the name of the man who sent
the original warning to the Republican
national committee it would result in al
most certain death for that man.
Especial detectives are guarding the
president during his stay in Canton, o."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Leak In Erie Canal,

Albany, July 11,-State Superintend
ent OF Public Works Partridge has re
ceived information of bad leak In the
canal just this side of Schenectady and
the Mohawk river at Lock 81. TIL,
water had got into quicksand forma
tion and was undermining the masonry
work, causing an ugly situation. Divi
sion Superintendent Parker caused the
water to he withdrawn from the level
which will stop all navigation for sew
eral days
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Renewal of Boycott In st. Louis.

st. Louis, July 1.-THE renewal of the
strike on the st. Louis Traction compa
ny's lines has been followed by renewal
of the general boycott which proved sc
effective just prior to the settlement ar
rived at July 2 On some of the north ano
south lines patronage, which was quite
heavy while the strike was off, droppeC
very materially yesterday. The lines
traversing the central portion of the city
showed no diminution in traffic. All tn.
cars are running as usual with their full
equipment of men, the company havint
provided itself with enough men to mar
its cars before the agreement was signec
declaring the strike off. There is n gener
al feeling of displeasure among the peo
pie over the renewal of the trouble, ano
the sentiment is that it was unnecessary
and should have been averted.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Labor Leader DYinu.

George Chance, labor leader OF
national reputation, whose voice has
been heard in Freeand, is dying at his
home in Philadelphia. He has cancer
OF the stomach and no hopes are enter
tanned OF his recovery.
He was connected with the Philadel-
phia Record for eleven years and later
with the American Press Association.
He had wide acquaintance with pollti-
clans and laboring men.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
vigIInnte Killed by Horse Thieves,

Bartlesvlle, |. r., July 1.-THE body
of James Pool, president of the Antihorst
Thief association of Indian Territory
has reached here on the way to Ninta
He was killed in battle with the Barker
gang of horse thives 30 miles southwest
Pool and two companions had followed
the outlaws 100 miles. Barker, leader OF
the gang, shot Pool through the heart
Pools companions, after n desperate
fight, succeeded in wounding and captur'
Ing the gang, three In number.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

Boulder Greek, Cal, July 11.-A fire
that was started west Of here on July 4
by fire balloon is still raging. Thou
sands of acres of timber have been de-
stroyed, and 1t is not probable that 1t will
be soon got under control. Twenty-Five
or 80 families who were camping Mt Bren-
deton and several more along Bear creek
tad to abandon their camps after fighting
the hrc for three days and nights.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Philippine Imports Must Pay Duty,

Chicago, July 11.-Judge Kohsaat has
made a ruling in the United States dis
trict court, declaring that duty must
be paid on goods brought to this coun-
try from our new possessions. The rul-
ing was made in the case of Emil j..
Pepke, member of the First South Da-
kota volunteers, who was arrested last
May and IA diamonds found in his pos
session which he had brought from the
Philippines without paying duty We're
seized and turned over to the collector Of
the port. Judge Kohlsaat gave his de-
cision without hearing the arguments Of
either side, basing it on a decision re-
Gently rendered by Judge Townsend of
the New York district court In similar
case. An appeal will be taken to the
United States supreme court.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Boy Trnin Wreckers.

Binghamton, N. Y, July 1.-Two boys
aamed Young and Decker, 0 and 12 years
old respectively, have been arrasted at
Owego. They spiked fish plate on tho
west bound Erie track, and the Chicago
express, just due. would have been de-
rallied IL the obstruction had not been dis
covered just In time. Decker Is the son
Of New York lawyer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
The Bell Island Strike.

st. Johns, N. F., July 1.-THE Bell is
land strikers have succeeded in prevent
ing schooner from unloading coal OF
any other work being done at the mines
The managers of the mines have applied
to the supreme court and the government
for protection. The whole available DO.
lice force Of the colony will proceed t.
the scene at daylight to protect the work.
ing gangs. A bloody affray is feared.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
$500 to Niagara Falls and Return

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, July
IA, 1900. Tickets will be on sale July
IA, limited for return passage to July
16 inclusive, and will be honored on any
train, except the Black Diamond express.
For further particulars consult Le-
high Valley ticket agents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
A Good Newspaper,

The Freeland Tribune is now issued
thrice a week. The Tribune ts a good
newspaper and merits full measure of
uccess.-Tamaqua Register.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Healer Truth Pleads Guilty.

Boston, July 11.-Francis Truth, who
advertised himself as divine healer, ap-
peared in the United States circuit court
yesterday, retracted his previous plea OF
not guilty, pleaded guilty to the charge OF
nsing the mails to defraud and was fined
eI2,500, which he paid. This action was
aurprise.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

Increasing cloudiness and possibly
showers; light to fresh southwesterly
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

Smoke the John Smith. At Helpers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-10
For q Cold in the Head
Laxative BrOmo7 Quinine Tablets.
EXCHANGED ovERCoATs.

At First by Accident and Then IN
Rectify the Error.
"Queer things have happened 10 mt
In Chicago" said the rubber goods
man. "but perhaps the queorest of all
was the way lost and found my overs
coat last winter. 1t was all the fault
OF the check boy, He gave me out
what took TO be my coat as ! was
ready to 80 TO the depot II fitted me
all right. ana so did the gloves In the
pocket. 1t was not until boarded the
train that | found some letters which
proved that had the wrong coat
had lower berth for Detroit, The up
per berth passenger came In after
bit, and as he sat down he said:
"'Wen. thought | would get out of
Chicago this time without anything
happening, but I'm disappointed
Through some hocus pocus or other
I've lost my oyercoat-that Is, I've
mnde an exchange with some onc.'
"'Just my case replied.
"'Where did you stopr
"'At the Aultorlum,'
"'So did L.
"Well. he had my coat, and had
his continued the rubber goods man
"and II took only Il minute to enecl
the exchange We were both bound
for Detroit, both intended To put up ai
the same hotel and both had business
with the same urn, II was quee'
thing, taken all around. but, us said
at the beginning, there Is no place Ike
Chicago for surprises. A year ago
was hurrying along State street with
the crowd when | ran plump Into u
man whom had left for dead In Mex
leo three years before. AMI the hrsl
words he spoke was TO tell me he wa
hard up and dun me for 50 ! owed
hinw- Washington Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-10
NERVE FOOD

If you have neuralgia, SCOTS
emulsion of cod-liver oil will
feed the nerve that is CRYING
for food-it is hungry-and
set your whole body going
again, in a way to satisfy nerve
and brain with your usual food.
That is cure.
If you are nervous and irri-
table, you may only need more
fat to cushion your nerves
you are probably thin-and
SCOTS emulsion of cod-liver
oil will give you the fat, to
begin with.
Cure, so far as it goes, Full
cure is getting the fat you
need from usual food, and
SCOTS emulsion will help you
to that.
Wen send you little to try, q you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE. <os Pearl stree. New York
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-10
SIGNED A BOND.
Lost an $4,000 Fortune and Is Now
Penniless.

Emil Kleman, clean, neat appear
ing old man Of 76 years, called upon
Poor Director Kendall Saturday morn
ing. He was penniless and was going
to tie home of his daughter in Cleve-
land. He had come from Cincinnati
at the hands Of charity and Mr.. Ken
dali provided transportation to the
end of his destination.
According to the story told by Mr..
Kleman, he brought $4,000 to this
country when he landed on the Amer
lean shore 30 years ago. The greater
part of the snug little fortune was lost
by going upon the bond of an unde-
serving friend.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-10

In the bar would take the bluff when
| run up ag'in sunthn in the darkness.
put out my hand and felt the fur of
bar. but | hadn't more'n teched him
when sunthin hit me 'longside the head,
and went head over heels down hill
and into the bushes. 1t was as II a
mule had kicked me on the ear, and l
had Jest sense 'nuff to wonder how it
would feel when the critter begun to
tear me to pieces | heard him snutfln
and snulfin and movin around. but he
didn't come to me. and bimeby heard
him movin away.
when l went head over heels. lost
the keg | didn't stop to look fur it
when the bar moved off, but crawled
back to the path and started off. was
feelin the thankfulest man in Tennes-
see. though my head felt as big as a
bar'l. when somebody grabbed me and
flashed light In my face. True as
you live, had run ag'ln three rcve-
now fellers who was hidin and waitin
fur me.
"Good evenin, Zeb White said one
Of 'em rs they made suah 1t was me.
"'The same says l, pullln myself
together as hard as | could.
"'Out fur leetle walk this evenlnT
"I be-
"'Nice evenin to walk. Mebbe yo've
bin pickin wild flowers? BY the way,
whar's the keg of moonshineT
81 Jest bluffed 'em right down." said
the old man, with a grim smile. "As
the keg was gone and they couldn't
tech me, l wasn't afraid to talk. They
threatened and bulldozed, but stuck
to 1t that | was lookin fur coons, and
they dasn't hold me. Bimeby started
fur home. | was mighty narvus about
mo- bars, but got home without see
In any. The old woman was slttin up
readin the Bible, and she looks up and
quietly says:
"'Yore home ahead Of time, Zeb. Is
coons skeerce tonightp
"'Mighty skeerce.
"'Did yo see any 'tallY
"T Jest met one.'
"T see yo' did, and he fetched yo'
that clip on the ear and sent yo'
home. I reckoned yo'd meet up with
coon II yo' kept on, Better wash of
the blood and rub in some possum's
fat
"And while was doin It," said the
old man in whi per, 81 heard the old
woman glggln softly to. herself and
bobbln around In her cheer. dasn't
ax her no questions, bekase I'd made
a fool Of myself, but do yo' know what
I've allus thought? Say. now. but
believe that bar In the path was my
old woman! Yes sab, | believe she
put on b'arskln we had in the house
and sneaked out into the woods to
meet me, and when | got close up to
her she fetched me II whack with d
club. dun believe 1t, sub, but as II
saved me from them revenew fellers
and states prison ! was much obleeged
to her and didn't raise no row."
NJ. QUAD.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-10
FoIiowIns % llis cus,omer.

A French commercial traveller was
expecting large order from country
tradesman. but had the misfortune TO
arrive in the town on fete day l'lnd
Ing the shop closed be inquired ms 10
the Whereabouts OF the proprietor and
ascertalnlng that he was attending the
fefe, about a mile ont OF town. sci oui
after him. When be arrived there, a
balloon was on the point of ascending
apd he saw his man stepping into the
car Plucklng up courage he stepped
forward. paid his money and was al
lowed 10 take his seat with the other
eeronauts. Away went the balloon.