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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

said he was glad his dog had bit the
ear off that hog and that he'd like to
serve Joel the same way. Deacon
Spooner ratified on the stovepipe with
his cane until he quieted the racket,
and then he said
"Feller patriots, but have we no pub
lie speerit among us?"
I'VE have" yelled the crowd
Then let us exhibit 1t. Bein my
cooper shop is the highest buildln in
town and bein the American flag has
got to fiip-iap in the breeze to be seen
and venerated, l unselfishly offer to
put up pole and take charge of the
flag"
80 do L" shouts every man in the
crowd
Then Squar Joslyn made a speech.
He told how million men had died for
that flag; how its stars and bars had
made tyrants tremble; how young
nation had worshiped 1t and made all
the world respect it. He wound up after
ten minits by offerin to float 1t from
his boss barn, but only Kisses and
groans follered. There was signs that
three or four patriots would soon be
punchin each others head when Lish
Billings strolled in in that careless way
Of his. Deacon Spooner pounded and
ratified till he got order and then said:
Il want to hear from Lish Billings
on this matter. Mebbe he can suggest
somethin. Lish, what place in Jericho
would you say the American flag ought
to float from?'
How many stars are there on the
American flag" calmly asks Lish.
Nobody could tell.
"Well, how many stripesT
Nobody could tell.
"'Pears to me-" said Lish as he start
ed to wander out ag'in-" pears to me
that as none of you can tell the differ
ence between the American flag and
tablecloth you'd better hang up an old
army blanket most anywhere and let
1t go at that"
And at the end Of five minits more
there wasn't patriot left In the post
Office, and nothin more has ever been
said about buyin public flag
M. QUAD.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
Easy way to Fish.

There is fish that frequents in large
numbers the shallow seas off the shores
of northwest America from San Fran
cisco to Sitka that loses its life through
leaping too readily. Whenever it is
alarmed it bounds out of the water.
Now, there are few better students of
nature than the Indians of the Pacific
coast, who take advantage of this fool
ish habit to get food without working
hard for it. When they see the great
shoals of fishes swimming near the
surface of the water they get out their
canoes and beat the water with the
paddles, uttering hideous yells the
while. Terrified out of their small
wits, the fishes jump up into the air
and fall into the canoes by the hun
dred. The Indians also capture them
by the net and spear.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
The Star Chamber.

The "star chamber" was so called
from the place in which the court was
held in one of the rooms of the kings
palace in Westminster. Upon the cell.
ings were stars, hence the camera stel,
lata, or chamber of stars. 1t was y
very ancient origin and had excessive
powers, but could not pronounce the
death penalty. 1t was abolished by act
of parliament in 1641 during the reign
of Charles |, but this unfortunate mon
arch was sentenced to be beheaded
from this same star chamber"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
Saved His Dog.

A boy about 10 years old went to the
central police station in Kansas City,
Kan. one day recently, leading fine
shepherd dog by short piece of rope
tied to his collar, relates the Kansas
City>Star. The boys face was red and
swollen, and he was crying.
"Well, well, well, what's the matter
here?' asked big policeman, STOPPING
down and looking into the boys face.
Please, SIR" he sobbed, my mother
is too poor to pay for a license for
Shep, and l brought him here to have
you kill him."
Then he broke out with another wall
that was heard all through the city
building. Shep stood there mute and
motionless, looking up into the face of
his young master. A policeman took
out his handkerchief to blow his nose,
and the desk sergeant went out into
the hall, absentmindedly whstling a
tune which nobody ever heard before,
while the captain remembered that he
must telephone somebody. Then Chief
Mcfarland led the boy to the door and,
patting him on the head, said kindly:
There, little fellow, don't cry any
more. Run home with your dog. l
wouldn't kill a dog like Shep for
thousand dollars"
"Oh, thank you, sir!" They were
tears of joy now. He bounded out into
the street and ran off toward his home,
with Shep prancing along and jumping
up and trying to kiss the boys face.
1t was hard to tell which was the hap
pier, the boy or the dog.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

How few tourists now take the trou-
bic to see the great passes of the Alps,
where the scenery is always grander
and more varied than it is in the val
leys or on the submits! Grandest
among these passes is the st. Gothard,
but the road over it is we'll nigh de-
serted, for the swarms of travellers
make no halt between Lucerne and Co.
mo and are content with glances from
the car windows before and after en-
tering the tunnel. The Simplon is an
other impressive pass where the me-
chanics are now tunneling from each
end. The road travel over 1t is already
light during the summer, and when the
railway is completed the diligences
will be taken off and the route be aban-
doned, as the highway over the Great
st. Bernard has been emptied from
Martigny to Aosta.-Cor New York
Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
THE DELAWARE, SUsQUEHANNA AND
i SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.


Time table in effect April Is, 1897.
Trains leave Dritton Tor Jeddo, Eckey, Halle
Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, Roam
and Hazleton Junction at 8 30, W M daily
except Sunday; and Z 03 a m, 2 3S p IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Dritton Tor Harwood, Cranberry,
Tomhicken and Deringer at 30, 90 III, daily
except Sunday; and U3 m, 2 81 p m, Sun
day.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction,
Harwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and
Sheppton at 90 IN, daily except sum
day; and Oh IN, 2 30 p IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood,
Cranberry, Tomhicken and Deringer at d 35 a
sunday.
Trains leave Hazeton Junction for Oneida
Junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road,
Oneida and Sheppton at ~, IL 10 Il III, Al IN,
daily except Sunday; and 7 81 m, 3 IL p m,
sunday.
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhick N, Gran
berry, Han wood, Hazleton Junction and 1oan
at s@9, o ~ m, daily except Sunday; ana ~
Trans leave oheppton for Oneida, Humboldt
Road, Harwood Road, Oneida Junction, Hazle-
ton junction ard Roam at IL m, IL 49, ~
IN, daily except Sunday; and Ii a III, 3 A
:, Trains leave sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and Drifton at 22 p III, daily, except Sunday;
and IL m, 3 A p IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley,
Jeddo and Drifton at 40, 8 26 p m, daily,
except Sunday; and 10 10 Il m, 5 40 p IN, Sunday,
All trains connect ut Hazleton junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Auden-
ried and other points on the Traction Com
pany's line.
Trains leaving Drifton at 30, 90 a m make
connection ut Deringer with p H. H. trains for
Wtlkesbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west
For the accommodation of passengers at way
stations between Hazleton Junction and Der
niger, train will leave the former point at
5o0 p M, daily, except Sunday, arriving at
DerinRer at 90 p IN.
LUTHER @. SMITH. Snperintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
No witches Since Flood.

Sir Henry Irving once received what
he at the time considered a very pal
pable snub, delivered him by high
lander. While touring in Scotland the
actor visited some of the notable tradi-
tionary scenes associated with Shake
spearean drama. AS matter of course
one of the first pilgrimages was to the
blasted heath where Macbeth met the
witches. In an agreeable mood Sir
Henry. as they drove along, turned
smilingly to his driver:
"Are there any witches about now?"
he asked.
The driver whipped up his horses.
mot since the food" he ,eplied in
his curt Scots way.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

The disclosure in the senate of the fact
that even the Davis amendment will not
permit the United States to fortify the
Nicarauguan canal and that its only
effect will be to allow the United States
to send its fleets to hover off the mouths
of the waterway and wait for the
enemy's vessels, is simply astounding.
The treaty as negotiated by Secretary
Hay, would, it now appears, pledge the
word of the United States to keep
entirely away from the canal and allow
allow an enemy a free course to and
through it,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
FREELAND, PA, DECEMBER IA, 1906
Newspaper Enterprise.

Through the enterprise of the man
agement of the Philadelphia North
American arrangements have been
completed with the Philadelphia and
Reading, Lehigh Valley, Delaware and
Hudson and Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroads to run special
train for the exclusive distribution Of
that paper covering points between
Bethlehem and Pittston on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, Wilkesbarre and points
north on the Delaware and Hudson
Railroad and points west from Wilkes
barre on the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad.
This exclusive special service began
on Tuesday morning, December IL, and
enables the North American to deliver
the news of the world to their patrons
on the line of these roads from three
to five hours earlier than their compet-
tors.
1t is perhaps unnecessary to point out
that this entails an unusual expenditure,
both of energy and money, an extra
force being required to prepare the
papers for shipment in Philadelphia
and to make necessary connections, and
the railroad tariff adds an item Of
expense not encountered by any other
paper.
But the immense circulation of the
North American in this section of
Pennsylvania now requires measure Of
enterprise hitherto deemed unnecessary
by the Philadelphia papers, and the
North American is the first in the field.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

An Allegheny schoolteacher had oc-
casion to reprimand one of the boys in
her school for some infraction of the
rules, and she sent him into a small
room to wait until after school had
been dismissed for the day The boy
did not care to wait for the punish
ment which he had good reason to be-
lieve was in store for him, so he got
out of the room through a window,
leaving his hat behind him. This was
on Friday afternoon. The boy re-
mained near the school until the other
pupils came out, and then he persuaded
one of the smaller boys to go back and
ask the teacher for his hat. The teacher
refused TO give it to him and said that
the boy must come for it himself
On Monday morning the same little
boy came up to her desk and said,
PLEASE may l have that hat to take
home?"
NO, you cannot have it. He must
come for it himself"
But he can't come" was the reply.
"Why not?" asked the teacher.
"'Cause he was drowned while he
was In swimming Saturday"
The boy received the hat after the
teacher had recovered from the shock
of the abrupt announcement of the ia
y.-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
A PATRIOTIC SCHEME
THE TOWN WAS IN FAVOR OF FLYING
THE FLAG PERPETUALlY.
Pap Perkins, Postmaster of Jericho,
Tells How Dissension Marred the
Discussion of the Proposition and
How the Project Ended.
copyright, 1900, by G. B. Lewis.l


copyright, 1900. by c. B. Lewisl
1t was Enos Hopkins who got the
idea that Jericho should prove her pa
triotism to the world at large by dis
playin the American flag for seven
days a week. He got the idea one
Sunday mornin as he lay in bed, and
he hugged 1t to his soul and chuckled
over 1t for a week before he said any
thing to llvin soul. Everybody knew
oy his actions that somethin was up,
out they couldn't figger out exactly
what it was. At length, when Sat
urday night came, and there was the
usual crowd at the postoffice, he shot
off his gun. He had his speech all pre-
pared. He told how the American flag
was first flung to the breeze-how
men cheered for liberty as they saw
lt-how it had given freedom to con-
tinent and brought happiness to mil
lions. Men had fought cheerin for
that flag, and men had died blessin it.
He wanted 1t h'isted in Jericho at sun
rise every day in the year, and he
wanted children to cry for it and men
and women to venerate It, Monday
was wash day in Jericho, and front
yards and back yards made beauti-
full shown Of sheets and shirts and
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

The house has passed the army bill,
which constituted practically its only
bureau chiefs was too strong to be over
come. However, the senate has a
chance at the bill and will certainly put
the reform sections back. What the
ultimate result will be, remains to be
seen
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

AS nearly as we can make out General
White has been pardoned by Governor
Pingree for robbng the state on the
ground that there are other rascas in
the world. But then, as he pleaded for
pardon on the ground that his accom-
pllces had assured him that they had a
pull that would protect him, perhaps
his pardon is not so very remarkable
after ALL
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
Swinging Dolly.

Swinging dolly in her hammock,
Underneath the cherry tree,
Where robin redbreast nestles,
Peeping down at her and mel
Swinging dolly o'er the daisies
Growing all around the grass,
Where the butterflies are playing
And the golden sunbeams pass.
Swinging dolly in her hammock
Till the Sandman creeps around
From the drowsy land to make her
Cuddle up and slumber sound.
Swinging dolly in the sunshine,
My, but amt it lots Of fun2
Till mamma comes out to bid us
In to supper quickly runl
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

General Mercier is preparing to in
wade England according to his own ac-
count. Heretofore, General Mercer
has been familiar to people this side of
the water chiefly through his connec-
ton with the Dreyfus case. If he can
do something more than persecute Jews,
the world has not yet learned the fact.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
r EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL November %, 1900.


r EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL November 25, 1900.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE FREELAND.
8 l2 m for Weathery, Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, bethlehem, Easton, Phila-
delphia and New ork.
z 40 III for Sandy Hun, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Pittston and Scranton.
8 l8 m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City,
Shenandoah, Ashland, Weatherly,
Mauch Chunk, Allentown, Bethlehem,
Easton, Philadelphia and New ork.
8 80 IN for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Nit. Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsville.
Wilkes Barre, Scranton and all points
West.
/ 20 IN for weathery, Mauch Chunk, AL
lentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadel-
phla and New YORK.
d AZ IN for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen--
andoah,, Mt; Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsville, Weatherly, Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, bethlehem, Easton, Phila-
delphia and New Y ork.
8 "a p. m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, scranton and all points
z 20 IN for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Nit. Carmel and Shamokln.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
z 40 a m from weatherly, Pottsville, Ash,
land, Shenandoah, Aahanoy City and
8 II IN from Philadelphia, Easton, Bethle-
hem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Wealth
erly, Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shenan-
doah, Nit. Carmel and Shamokin.
9 80 m from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
l2 IA m from Pottsville, Shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City
and HaZleton.
/ l2 p m from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch
Chunk and Weatherly.
d AZ p m from Scranton, Wilkes-B Barre and
34 p m from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Potts
vile, Shamokn, Mt. Carmel, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton.
z 29 N from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and
White Haven.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents.
hOLLlN H.WlLBUR, General Superintendent,
20 Cortlandt street, New York City.
CHAS. 8. LEE, General Passenger Agent,
~ Cortlandt Street. New York City.
}. I. KEITH, Division Superintendent,
Hazleton, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

The lead pencil originated with the
discovery of the graphite mines In
England in 1864, during the reign Of
Queen Elizabeth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

The election has been over for five
weeks and Don M. Dickinson aud other
would be organizers OF the Democratic
party have not yet gotten beyond the
whereas In their efforts.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
Its Use.

"What is bread chiefly used for, Tom
my?" asked the teacher of small pu-
pill in the juvenile class.
'To spread butter on" was the logic
al but unexpected reply.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
An Unpromising Answer

Mother Ito small boy just beginning
schooD-Well, what work have you en-
Joyed best this morning dear?
Small Boy-Oh, l liked looking out
of the window best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

Candid Frlend-l think young Ry-
mer, the poeS, felt hurt at a remark you
made the other night.
His Companion-What did say?
G. F.-YoU said there was only one
Shakespeare.-EXc
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

Master Frederick Leicester Barwell
is an English lad Of 5 years who bids
fair to become a capital "cross coun-
try rider. He is pictured here mount
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

In 1S43 England conquered and an
nexed the Orange Free State and evac.
uated II six years later.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

FREDERICK LEICESTER BARwELL.
cd on his favorlte pony Jumbo, who
stands 91a hands high and is years
old. Master Frederick is dressed in
complete hunting outfit even to leg
gings and gloves.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

FREELAND.-The TRIBUNE is delivered by
carriers to subscribers in Freeland at the rate
of 2A cents month, payable every two
months, or S1.50 year, payable in advance.
The TRIBUNE may be ordered direct from the
carriers or from the office. Complaints of
irregular or tardy delivery service will receive
prompt attention.
BY MAIL.-The TRIBUNE is sent to out-of-
town subscribers for Sl.50 year, payable in
advance; pro rata terms for shorter periods.
The date when the subscription expires is on
the address label of each paper. Prompt re-
newals must be made at the expiration, other
wise the subscription will be discontinued.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-14

Entered at the Postoflice at Freeland, Pa,
as Second-C Glass Matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-12
Following is the text of the agree

Following is the text of the agree,
| ment:
| "l.-That should 4 resolution be
| passed by the general assembly dur
| ing its present session in joint session
| of the two houses declaring that the
| action heretofore taken 10y the general
assembly did invest William Goebel
with the title 10 the Office of Governor
of this commonwealth GA the 2nd day
of February. 1900. and did invest !. c.
w. Beckham with the title TO the Of
flee Of lieutenant governor of this COM
mOnwealth as OF said date. the con-
teSteeS. William =. Taylor and John
Marshall. shall not dispute the said
titles respectively.
'"2-That should the general assem-
bly, pass the resolution stated in the
foregoing paragraph. immunity shall
be extended TO all persons from all ac-
cuSatiOnS growing out of political acts
done pending the contests for the Of
fees cc governor and lieutenant goveI-
nor.
''3.-That all Legislative action by
the present general assembly shall be
postponed until Monday. Feb. II. 1900,
except only such steps as may he nee
eSSary under the constitution to make
lawful adjournmcntS.
"4-rhat the board of state election
commissioners. sitting as a board of
contest. shall postpone all of its pro-
ccedingS until Tuesday, Feb. 13. 1900.
or until such later date as it may de-
tcrmine: Provided. it may in the mean
time meet and adjourn if it shall deter
mine that such meetings are necessary
or eXpedent.
''J.-That il is earnestly recon-
mended To both parties that i'll the con-
SideratiOu and determination of all
pending and undetermined contests for
the offices of representatives ana sen
atOrS, all partisan considerations shall
he eliminated aS far aS may be: but
this provision shall not he regarded
aS anything more than recommends
ton.
"G.-That the present general assem-
lily shall provide an absolutely fair and
non-partiSan election law which shall
secure 10 the voter the fullest measure
of protection. to the end that he shall
have the fullest liberty 10 cast his
vote without let or hiudranCt. and have
ii counted as east. and shall secure 10
the officers of election the fullest pro
lection in the discharge of their duties.
I-That as soon aS possible from
this date the state militia now OF
duty at the seat of government shall
he Withdrawn. and sent to their homes
due regard being had for the prpSrrva-
ton of publiC pCacp''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-12

The church is no place for concert
singing. and the practice of soloists
stepping from their stalls and fac ing
the congregation will not be tolerated
in Grace church." Such in substance
was the remark of Rev. DR.. Greene,
at Cedar Rapids, Yesterday, in refer
ring to the threatened strike of the
vested choir because he rzbuked one
of the soloists last Sunday morning.
He further said that Choirmaster Hall
rendered his resignation some time
ago. and not because of the remarks
lest Sunday, and that if any members
of the choir left no trouble would be
had in filling their places. 1t is be-
lieved only a few will quit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-12
Found Selected Base of Pivotal Operations Was Entirely
Impracticab!e.
so REPORTS TO ROBERTS AT MODDER RIVER.
Who In Turn Forwards Same Anxious Public in Lon
dOntOwn.

London, Feb. 12.-The war Office
has received the following from Lord
Roberts. dated Modder river, yester-
day: Il received a telegram from
Butler as follows, dated Feb. 9: 1t
was necessary after scizing Naal
KrantZ to entrench it "a pivot 4
further operations. But found that
owing to the nature of the ground this
was impracticable. 1t was also eX
posed to the fire of heavy guns in po-
sitions from which our artillery was
dominated. 1t is essential to the
troops advancing on Ladysmith by
Harding or Monger's drift to hold
Vaal Krantz securely. Accordingly
we are not pressing the advance by
these roads as fad We cannot make
it sccure.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-12
CHICAGO TRADE TROUBLES.
Hair OF Men Who DeHed Contractors
Rules Return to Work.

Chicago. Feb. l2.-Of 1000 build
iu- trades men who took half hol'-
day Saturday afternoon in defiance OF
the new rules OF the building contrac-
tors council. half resumed work this
morning on the biz buildings. The
contractors say the men are working
under special agreements To complete
certain portions of the work.
The Building Material Trades conn
Gil with mem Oership OF 20, 600, ha :
that it will support the
Building Trades council. No mater
ial VIII be furnished the contractors
non-uuion labor
Committees were appointed. and
Capt. w. T. Black of Illinois. then
spoke on the trust question GOV
Lee, of South Dakota, opened the
afternoon session with an address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-12
HONOR LINcoLN's MEMORY.
Exercises in Rock Island Public Schools


Memorial exercises in commemo
tion of the anniversary Of the birth
of Abraham Lincoln were held in the
Rock Island public schools this after
noon. Patriotic songs were sung,
and addresses delivered bv the follow
ing gentlemen, who were selected by
the Sons of Veterans: High school,
f. ID. Sweeney; Lincoln school. H.
a. Weld: Hawthorne, Robert r. Rey-
nold>: L0ngfpllow, r. w. Olmsted;
Washington, W. j. Sweeney; Eugene
Field, alexander Stewart; Horace
Mann. Peter Inglesen (Moline): Kem
bic, NJ. F. Sweeney: Grant. Rev. L.
w. Grafton.
As is their custom, it being legal
holiday, the banks of the city are
closed for the day.