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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28

the weapons being swords and battle
axes. 500 fell fatally wounded out Of
every 1000 soldiers.
The difference between the tallest
and shortest races In the world is l
foot Al inches, and the average height
is feet 81 inches.
On November s, 1899, Sydney, in
the colony of New South Wales, was
for time overwhelmed with red dust,
and presently light shower of red
rain fell. OF course the Government
astronomer was Immediately inter
viewed for publication. "In the early
days of Rome" he said, "thIs red rain
was regarded as a terrible thing.
find that there are only sixty-nine
cases of red rain recorded. The first
historic instance occurred fourteen
years after the foundation of Rome,
III 73S B. c."
The autopsy held by Coroner's Ply
sician Morton on the body of James
II. Coleman in Philadelphia, revealed
most peculiar anatomical construc-
ton, so far as the internal organs are
concerned, for they are located on the
opposite side from where they are
situated in other human beings. DIR.
Morton said that it was a most re-
markable case. Coleman's heart is on
the right side, his liver is on the left,
his spleen is on the right, and that
part of his stomach that should be on
the left side is on the right. The
organs thus situated on the reverse
side of where they should be were of
the normal size, the physician said, ex-
cept that the liver was somewhat large.
He was thirty-s six years old, of medium
height, married, and the father Of a
family.
1t may be difficult to believe in the
existence of lake of sulphuric acid,
but there is such lake in the centre
of Sulphur Island, off New Zealand,
1t is fifty acres in extent, about twelve
feet in depth and fifteen feet above
the level of the sea. The most re-
workable Characteristic OF this lake,
however, is that the water contains
vast quantities OF hydrochloric and
sulphuric acids, kissing and bubbling
at a temperature of 11O degrees
Fahrenheit. The dark green colored
water looks particularly uninviting.
Dense clouds of sulphuric fumes con-
stantly roll off this boiling caldron,
and care has to be exercised in APP
preaching this lake to avoid the risk
Of suffocation.
A rare nervous disease is being in
vestigated by the French Academy of
Medicine, to which the present case
has been reported by DIR. Marinesco,
of Bucharest. The patient, a young
Roumanian, is given to what is known
among savants as "mirror- writing" {"
That is, the letters which he naturally
forms with his pen are all written
backward, so that they appear in their
proper arrangement only when re-
fected il a mirror. The hands of the
patient when unoccupied are affected
with nervous trembling which gen.
orally ceases when they are used to q
definite purpose. The writing is per-
fectly accurate, and it appears impos-
sible for the sufferer to do any other
kind. Although cases of partial mir
ror-writing have been observed be.
fore, the present is said to be by far
the most perfect.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28

On the no square miles OF London's
area 1000 tons OF SCOT settle yearly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28

What Shall We Have For DesSertl
This question arises in the family daily. Let
US answer 1t to-day. Try Jell-O, delicious
boiliogl no baking! Simply add little hot
water j set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. At grocers. loo.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

That fire ssf1soSfrelEan
oan be placed upon this
great medicine is fesfi-
fled to by an army of
grateful wossses, who have
been helped by 1t.
Mrs. Pissktfaaai, WHO has
the greatest and most
suocessfus experience In
the world TO qualify her,
will advise YOU free of
clsas'ges Her address is
Lynn, Mass. Write TO her.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28
The Best prescrjrtIon for cnu,,

and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsrRLEs,
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine IL
tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 500
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28

Carter's Ink Is Used Exclusively
by the schools of New York, Boston and many
other places, and they won't use any other.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28

Cuba's postal service employs $50 peo-
nj,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28

Vienna's municipal railway is in oper
alton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-06-28
FUTILE EFFORTS AT RESCUE.

uoWu. Liz gus WAS neuVY anu Sa1etV
lamps had to be used, so the light was
dim and uncertain. The moaning of
the mine was still to be heard and
had most weird effect, as if breasts
and gangways were mourning for their
victims. The men worked in shifts
of half-a-dozen each, three hacking
and pecking at the "face" of the fall
with their picks and three shoveling
back the debris to others behind
them, who passed it out in line.
Great masses of rock had to be shat
tered with drill and hammer, for it
was not safe to use powder, and the
progress was distressingly slow. As
soon as one shift became tired an
other took its place, and the work
went on. Inspectors and foremen
stood about directing the work and
keeping a careful eye on the danger
GUS roof As the writer watched there
was a cry of warning, the men came
tumbling back from the face" and a
rush was made up the slope. There
was crash, roar, we were blown
off our feet and dashed against the
sides of the slope by q concussion
which extinguished the lights. An
investigation revealed the fact that
twenty feet, gained by hard work dur
ing the last twenty-four hours, had
been filled up again.
"We must keep at it, boys" said
one of the foremen cheerily, and at it
they went.
But in the days that followed. falls
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
AMERIcA,s Answer MADE PUBLIC
Replies to Russia, Germany ana China
insAnswer to Inquiries. 81


Washington, Sept. "a The state
department has made public the text
bf the replies made by it TO Germany,
Russia and China in answer to in
quiries from them as to the attitude
of the United States toward various
phases of the Chinese problem. The
forecasts of the notes made in the
press appear to have been accurate
for, although nowhere in the text is
reference made to the withdrawal of
United States troops from China, the
official statement issued by the navy
department in advance of publication
of the notes bears out the prediction
that the government finally has de-
cided upon such material reduction
of its military force as will amount
to withdrawal of the trmy as an
offensive instrument. This statement
from the navy department., moreover,
rs full OF significance of purpose on
the part of the government to see to
ut that If there is any subsequence
attempt at territorial aggression on
the part of any of the powers who
already have declared themselves as
willing to abide by the expressed de-
termination of the United States to
refrain from Selling upon Chinese
territory, then the United States
is to lose no right or privilege which
it now enjoys by such action.
The notes to the powers are brief.
The Russian and Chinese answers,
being in the form of diplomatic
memoranda, are short to a degree
rarely seen in diplomatic exchange.
But in both cases being completely re-
sponsivet and favorable to the in
quiries, they will escape criticism on
that score. The answer to the Ger
man note is carefully prepared so
as to soften the unqualified refusal of
the United States government to
make the punishment of the Chinese
ringleaders a condition precedent to
negotiations. Also it is noted that in
the expression Of purpose to insist
upon the ultimate and proper pun
tshment of these offenders, the state
department goes far beyond the Ger
man declaration on the subject. The
announcement that the department
intends Immediately to begin, through
Mr.. Conger, conferences with Ching
and ii Hung Chang, although dis
tinctly marking the fact that these
are only preliminary to final nego-
tations, will have the effect to force
the other powers to an immediate
determination of their policies in
this matter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
AGu1NALDo NOT ron PEACE.
Filipino Insurgent Leader Declin,
Buenca mtno's Proposals.

Filipino Insurgent Leader Declines
Buencamino's Proposals.
Manila, Sept. 25.-Senor Buenca-
mino has received from Aguinaldo an
answer regarding his peace proposals.
Aguinaldo declines to consider them
and declares that he is unwilling to
agree to compromise.
An insurgent proclamation, signed
last month by Aguinaldo, directing
that American prisoners be set at lib
erty, that good treatment be accord
ed to captiyes and that $40 pc paid
to each American surrendering, has
reached Manila. Few prisoners were
released under the proclamation.
Two, who have just arrived from the
Cailless district, report that the insur-
gents in that locality are in ''better
spirits" than they had displayed at
any time before since April.
The insurgent demonstrations last
week prove to have been more ex-
tended than was at first reported.
From Cagayan and Isabella provinces
and the northwestern districts of Luz
zon come accounts of insurgent OPP
erations and American precautionary
measures. Merchants in the province
OF Albay are getting their hemp to
Manila as rapidly as possible, fearing
that otherwise it will be burned by.
the Insurgents. II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
Only . Few Left. lsays Roh....

4l4.lfl 'OnAy - reW A40It, says Roberts.
London, Sept. 22.- Further ports
from Roberts say that the Beers who
remain in the field include few
irreconciliables, but the majority Of
them are fighting under compulsion,
General Delaney holds 800 bnrghers
as prisoners in his lager.
Miss Elizabeth Rose Cleveland, sis
ter to former President Cleveland,
and Miss Ames, daughter of former
Governor Ames of, Massachusetts,
have bought an old homestead on
Seven Hundred Acre Island, Maine,
which they are to have remodeled
into fine summer residence.
The great demand for horses in
South Africa. has had considerable
effect on the omnibus service in Lon-
don. No less than 1927 horses have
been taken from the London Road
Car company, and consequently many
buses have lately made only four iii
stead Of five journeys q day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
TRIcKED nY CHINESE.
They Desert the Pei Tang Forts Upon
Which Allies Were Firing.

Taku, Sept. 24.-Four thousand
Russians, three thousand German and
1000 French troops with detach-
ment of Austrian mariners began an
attack upon Pei Tang forts at day
light. The attack was answered brisk
", and bombarding continued until
noon, but it was noticed that the
forts did not reply after 10 o'clock.
Allies sent forward at noon to dis
cover the reason of cessation of firing
from the forts fount them desert
ed, there being only four dead China
men within the walls. The allies were
much chagrined, as they believed
they had the place completely sur
rounded, making escape impossible,
yet over 5000 men got away in broad
daylight. Russian artillery fire had
proved effective and the forts were
badly damaged. The British and
Italian commanders had decided to
join in the attack but their troops
had not arrived in time. The entire
line between Tien Tsin and Taku
shows re-inforcements were heading
for the forts. Three members OF the
allied forces were killed and fifty
were wounded through explosion of
mines laid along their line of march
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
.strikers o. nsx Tronhle.

shamokin, Pa. Sept. 22. Evan Da-
Wis, Waterman at the Hickory
bridge colliery, was fatally shot
by an unknown person as he wap
paarolling the colliery.
Chinese mandarins carry their
own chopsticks to feast, wipe
them carefully at the close of the
feast, and carry them home again.
They are Of ivory, and usually sill
|lver.tipped.
Lightning passed down the CHM
ney of the tollgate house near
Williamsport, Nd, and played
around the trigger of loader gun
that stood in the corner. In an in
stant a deafening noise aroused the
occupants Of the house, Mr.. and
Mrs Elmer Palmer, who had been
asleep. The gun had exploded. and
was shattered into pieces.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
Further british succe.se..

London, Sept. 24.--The following
was received from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria, Sept. 22-Gen. Methuen has
completely routed the Boer convoy
west of Klerkdorp and recaptured a
fifteen FOUNDER lost at Colenso. He
captured twenty-six wagons, 5000
cattle, 1000 sheep, 10000 rounds Of
ammunition and twenty-eight prison.
ers. Gen. Hildyard occupied Vryheid
the 18th, turning out the. Beers from
a strong position. The British casual
ties were few. Gen. Clery captured 4
Observation-Disclosures belonging to Gen.
Theron's scouts, who confirms the re.
ports of Gen. Theron's DEATH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
Towers FULLY ANswERED.
STATE Department clears Up Its Core

1pUndence. s g
Washington, Sept. %. The United
States government has made full and
complete answers to the various inn
portant Inquiries that have been adj
dressed to it by the powers relative
to the Chinese troubles. Moreover, it
has gone farther and has made a dis
closure of all its purposes, and, as q
member of the administration put
it, it has thrown it's hand open on the
table. This action was taken after
the cabinet meeting yesterday, and
a luncheon at the white house that
followed served to reduce the deci-
sion to the ultimate form. 1t is
known that the German proposal that
negotiations with China be deferred
until the Chinese responsible for the
Picking outrages have been surren-
dered to the allies, has failed of app
proval by our government. The de-
clination has been conveyed in man
ner that cannot. give offense, but it
is believed that the United States gov
eminent cannot recognize the princi-
pie that a country may be called upon
to surrender its own citizens to for
eign power or powers for punishment.
The idea of a commission to adjust
the difficulties with China is again
brought forward. The names Of Min
lister Conger, Gen. James H. Wilson
and Mr.. Rockhill are mentioned in
this connection. 1t is believed that
the outcome, from military point,
of the days action, will be the with
drawal of but one regiment Of the
American troops from China to Ma
Mia, where they can be held ready
to return in an emergency. General
Chaffee probably will remain in China
in command of the force there, which
will be regarded simply as a legation
guard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
POLITICAL ExIGENCIEs.
London Papers Claim Policies Figured
In American Reply

.NOAAsA~AA = . PoAo OAesAM IOACACS ElSUfe0
In American Reply.
London, Sept. 25.-The newspapers
which comment on the American re-
ply to the German note attribute it
to political exigencies.'' The Pail
Mall Gazette says:
1T is shock to find the govern
ment at Washington taking the posi-
ton on the question that the punish
ment of the Chinese who are resppn-
sible for outrage, torture and murder
of American citizens should be left
to the initiative of the murderers
themselves. 1t is impossible to doubt
that the responsible authors are i'm
perial authorities"
The Globe says:
The refusal must have mischievous
effect at Picking. Much, however, as
President McKinley's attitude is to
be deplored it can have no effect on
the British government, which win
insist on the punishment of the prov
ed murderers, which shall be an indis-
pensable condition precedent to ne
gotiations." 4.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
Three Regiments ordered out.

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 23.-Threel
regiments of infantry, battery and
"a troop of cavalry were ordered on
at midnight by Governor, Stone
assist Sheriff Toole in maintain, Z
order in the Schuyllkill mining reA p
This action was taken after a con
ference between the governor, 1Adiut-
ant General Stewart and General Cor
bin, on the urgent solicitation of the
sheriff and borough council of Shen-
andoah and many prominent resi-
dents of that locality. General Cor
bin has been placed in command of
the provisional brigade and started
with his staff on special train for
Shenandoah
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
THE ANTHRACITE STRIKE.
Alleged Indications That the Miners
Are Weakening

Alleged Indications That the Miners
Are Weakening.
Philadelphia, Sept 24.-At, the end
of the first week of the strike in the
anthracite coal fields of Pennylvania
there are not wanting signs of de-
sire on the part of some of the strik-
ers to return to their work. This
sentiment is generally confined SO far
as. reported to the English speaking
element among the mine workers.
Experience has shown that these men
are the most conservative, the for
eigners being impulsive and hot tenn
pered in strike times. Notwithstand-
ing the serious outbreak necessita-
ting the sending of troops to Shen-
andoah erything is reported quite
in the entire coal region. The per-
sistence of corporations and individ-
ual mine owners in asserting that
they will consider grievances of
their employees individually but will
never under any circumstances treat
with the United Mine Workers has
undoubtedly had it's effect and it
would not be surprising ii many mines
that have been closed up since the
strike began, will resume operations
at least partially. this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
General rro.t Damare

Fargo, N. D., Sept. ia heavy
frost damaged late corn and fax.
hiuch of the late flax in the northern
part of the state is said to have been
caught by the cola.
The largest chicken ranch in the
world is about to be established at
sManasquan, N. j.. A tract Of $50
acres has been secured, and it will
be entirely devoted to the hen in
dustry.
Since the war the male peasants
of Spain have become unusually in
dIstrious and ingenious. They even
force the lazy roosters to become
more useful than heretofore. They
have trained the male fowls to
hatch the eggs and look after the
chickens, while the hens, thus re-
lieyed Of some of their duties, now
really lay more eggs than when they
were worried with maternal cares.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27

After the investment syndicates"
collapsed, an INSCRIPTIONS New York
er printed an advertisement, signed
Law sssixg -all-sWho had ipeen
swindled by the flye-Ntndred-a and
twenty percent concerns to send him
their names. Fancying that he want
ed to help them in some way, thou
sands Of the dupes responded, where
upon Lawyer" sold their addresses
to promoters Of other fraudulent
schemes, suggesting that such people
would bite at anything! 1t is one Of
the penalties of foolish action that
everybody expects the fool to give
continuous performance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
5000 DROWNED AND SHOT.
Entire Chinese Population Of a III
nose Town. WInad Ont.

nese Town Wiped Out.
London, Sept. 21.-''Authentic ac-
counts have been received here,,' says
the Moscow correspondent of the
Standard, ''of a horrible massacre at
Blagovestchensk, which was undoubt-
eddy carried out under direct orders
to be resumed with view of insurihc,
which then let loose the tide
slaughter through Amur.
"The entire Chinese population
5000 souls was escorted out of I'd
to a spot five miles up the Amur river
and then, being led in patches Of ~
few hundred to the river bank, were
ordered to cross over to the Chinese
side. No boats were provided and the
river is a mile wide. ..,
"The Chinese were flung alive into
the stream and were stabbed or shot
at the least resistance, while Russian
volunteers, who lined the bank, club
bed or shot any who attempted to
land. Not one escaped alive. The
river bank for miles was strewn With
corpses."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27

The towns of Wheeling and Castor
In Delaware county, Indiana, were
rivals in the matter Of securing rail,
road and CASTOR won. The other
night a number of Gastonians started
over to Wheeling with the intention
OF jubilating over their success. Just
outside Wheeling they were met by a
brigade armed with eggs. The defend.
,ers were as deadly of aim as the Beers
and the CASTOR folks took to flight,
but not before nearly each of them
had been profusely decorated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
THE FIRST BIZ GOD SHED.
Posse Fires Into Crowd 81 Miners
with Terrible Resulfs

/ Philadelphia, Sept. %. The tragedy
that has been looked for since the
coal workers strike was inaugurated
came suddenly and unexpectedly at
Shenandoah yesterday. A posse hur-
riedly gathered together by Sheriff
Toole, Of Schuylkill county to meet
All emergency was forced to fire on a.
mob that was threatening workmen
on their way home under escort. A
man and little girl were instantly
killed and seven others fell more or
less seriously wounded. Sheriff Toole
lost no time in calling on the com
mander of the national guard of
Pennsylvania to send troops to aid
him in keeping the peace. After con-
Isultation the state authorities at Har-
risburg decided at midnight to send
troops to the turbulent region.
Shenandoah's trouble was precipi-
there yesterday morning through the
efforts of strike leaders. More will
close today as a voluntary act, it is
said, on the part of the Reading com.
pany. This is done at the request Of
Sheriff Toole, who hopes in this man
ner to avoid further rioting. The,
outlook at -midnight, however, is du-
bious; the foreigners affected by yes
terday's happenings are in an ugly
mood.
stil Fewer Mines IN Operation.
Shenandoah, Sept. 25.The strike
IN this region was more extensive to-
day than at any time since it wa
inaugurated. Not colliery in TIL
vicinity of the city resumed operation
owing to the failure of the employee
to report for duty. Messages fro;
various towns in the region announc
that every mine from Mahonoy Cit
to Ashland, including the latter plac
was closed. 1t is estimated that full
$4,000 men are now out and tire jill
dications point to continuance of
the tie up. Strikers attacked the
Preston colliery number three at Gil
rardYille near here, and General Co
bin has been asked for troops.
Troops have been ordered to Preston
colliery, and disturbances are exc
pected at Cambridge coliery, operated
by the Cambridge Coal company,
south of here. OF the hundred and
forty men employed at the mine.
hundred and thirty went to work "
terday and every man was said to
armed.
Pottsville, Pa. Sept. 25.-Every
GRAFTON in the Mahonoy Valley, 8
the Lawrence colliery at Maho
plane, is shut down completely.
the pump and fan runners and bc
are at work. At the Gilberton
the workers resolved to quit "
1t was commended at meeting
since the militia have been bro
into the region it was their dub
go out, because the appearances
an armed force is a reflection updl
those who have been peaceable and
law abiding. The statement was made
that the men We're willing to work if
the troops We're recalled. At the Law
renee colliery the workmen repulsed
body of strikers who came to coerce
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27

The inquirer caught her breath be.
fore this descendant of the Schauflers
and Labarees. Persons who do not
believe in foreign missions may prefer
the story of baby now living with
this mother in the New Jersey state
prison. His father was a criminal.
His mother is thief, so were his I'M
cles, grandfather and greatgrandfather
Physicians think they detect in his
physical form evidences of the thief
and degenerate. "To the fourth gen
Grafton has a double suggestiyeness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-27
Rockhill Confers with CO.. -.

Picking, Sept. 10, via Taku, Sept. Is.
Mr.. William Woodville Rockhill.
special commissioner of the United
States, has already conferred with
Mr.. Conger, the United States minis
ter, but he has not yet met Prince
Ching. 1T is understood that he viii
advise Washington to withdraw the
American troops as speedily as would
be safe. 4