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The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19
EASTER BREAD AND cNEEsE.
Origin of a Custom Still Maintained in
 Quiet English Village.

Origin of n Custom Still MaintafDed in
 Quiet English Village.
 An old ceremony which links the pres ent with an epoch as nearly distant as the Norman conquest has been duly ob- served in the quiet village of Biddenden, in Kent, near Ashford, England. Easter was celebrated by the distributing by the vicar and church wardens of cakes of gingerbread among visitors to the place, while the residents were regaled with hunks of bread and cheese. For nearly 900 years these doles or gifts have been dispensed, although now all idea of charity has practically disap- peared, and tho distribution is used more for an occasion of conviviality and ale drinking than for the pious comme1noration of the two mssids of Biddenden who founded the feast. These ladies were Eliza and Mary Chulkhurst, who lived at the beginning Of the twelfth century and were joined together like the Siamese twins. One died q day after the other, and they left bit of land, of which thu, rental is about $200 year, to perpctuate a fund for the distribution of bread and .heese it Easter. The doles are all stamped with a likeness of the two maids, with their names and the dates of their birth and demise. Many peo- ole go to Biddenden for the express purpose of getting a cake and preserv' np it as q curiosity.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

THE western press is exulting over the fact that measurements of 15OO western girls show that eastern girls are flatter chested, flatter headed, lesser in lung ca pacity, and bigger footed than those of the west. The west doesn't care so much about the rest but it receives the news about the feet with profound gratitude.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

JEFF DAVIS don't care what the democratic party organization think of the "sooner" primaries or anything else. He says any action the party sees fit to take in the matter is agreeable to him, for he will have the nomination any way it can be figured out.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

THE public schools in various places are being hauled over the coals for the bad English of their scholars. It seems that so much time is taken up with scientific studies, that none is left to per- feet scholars in plain, everyday language.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

WE are not so sanguine as some of our exchanges in the be- lief that republican could beat Davis for governor, but 1t will surely be a golden opportunity for the independent business men to put man up for that office.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

' right to be against Id combines, but people 9t let the principle leac
 far. Ail combinations
 are not trusts. Cap hecsssary to develop ou1. s air is to life. We cer- anaot afford to shut out yet that is the tendency avis platform. His el- q certainty create 8 fin starbance over the state. "
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

JUDGE H.C. CALDWELL has writ ten to Senator J. K. Jones a letter in which he declines to become 8 candidate for vice-president on the Democratic ticket.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19
A Woman Letter.

Peoples, Ky, June 10th lS9e New Spencer Medicine Co,
 Dear Sir: Iwish t0 say that have bought and used two betties ot your Bcuedicta and it has done me ondel fui amount of good I was in very bad health and suffered great deal. but your remedy has completely restored me. l desire te thank you Tor the Information sent me Mrs. lanes Worthan.
 Sold by J. II. Ramsey.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

IT of about one hundred ex- ges coming to our address, TRIBUNE has not found a 3 expression in favor of Dew r President.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

IT is evident that somebody 5 knows something about ilting has had hold of the Dne Banner lately.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

Ianila Bay Dewey risked 3; in matlimony his peace d, and in politics his good
 If he lacks judgement, he rye to spare.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

tE contract for the rebuilding 9e Kansas City hall has been ild the building will be ready
 sryan's nomination, July 4.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

yIRAL DEWEY may discover Mer living sixty-odd years { declaring his politics il have been better to have
 declaration unmade.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

is a free country, and any is.ss right 10 become 9 ma- tss Candidate for President: khineless candidates us- Id themselves votless or
 day.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

L1No1s' montrosity, Senator on, is the only man in Con- $ giving expression in favor lewey for President.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

UNLESS the spring signs are at lit there will be an unusually lge crop of Presidential tickets B year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19
Announcements.

k Ex Rfx Ht St8x 3h- z1E Ex~ 1kak TX AA1 TIE TRIBUNE is authorized to announce the following gentlemen as candidates for office subject to the action Of the Democratic primary ection to be held April 2l, 1900. For Prosecuting Attorney
 J. S. NAPLES. For Representative
 F. o. BUTT.
 w. R. PHILLIPS. For County Judge
 H. N. PITTMAN.
 c. G. WHITE. For Sheriff
 A. P. NAPLES.
 G. w. WALKER.
 TOM MORRIS. For County Clerk J. o. COLLIER.
 J. D. HALEY. For Circuit Clerk
 ELDON M. BARE.
 JOE s. FANCHER.
 R. J. MITCHELL.
 JO SMITH.
 JOHN McCLOJD. For Tax Collector
 J. H. JACKSON. { For County Treasurer
 w. E. GEORGE.
 S. H. DOXEY. HICKORY TOWNSHIP. For Justice of the Peace
 W. A. BUTT. < For Constable
 w. J. WELLS.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

MRS. DEWEY says she didn't do
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19
When Others Fall

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 Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick headache, Indigestion bliousness All druggists. 20 cents.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19
Long AA E " Distance
 Telephone.

In operation between Eureka Spings and Harrison with con- nection with the Western Union Telegraph Go. Stations at Ba- tavia, Carrollton, Green Forest, Berryville and Kings River. 25 cents for 5-minutes talk be- tween any of these points.
 q. ID. MORRIS. M'or.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19
St. L. & N. A. R. R.
Time Table No. 1.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.

INTO EFFECT WEDNESDAY, MAR.2l, 1900.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

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The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

Subscription Price s1.oo Year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19
RELIEF CAME.

edicta have entirely restored her health. , The monthly periods have returned and are now painless and regular.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

RUSSELL BROTHERS, EDITORS.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-19

A Do you srf.ey from Painful, Irregular ; or Suppressed Menstrnation? Bensdcta
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
WORKING ON MAHANOY CITY.
The Miners Hopeful of stopping the
Reading CoIIieries

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, Sept. 20.-Presi-
dent Mitchell, of the United Mine Work
ers, and a large number of labor leaders
are concentrating their efforts in this sec
ton today to get out the Reading Coal
and Iron Company's miners. Al the col
lieries in this territory went to work this
held last night. Mitchell was cheered by
the men, but the miners said they would
not strike out of sympathy, as they are
now working more hours at 10 per cent
advance in wages. Four men dressed as
miners. who said they were IRON the
upper section, applied for work this morn
ing, but as they were suspected of being
emissaries. they were not employed.
President Mitchell left today for Shen-
andoah. where the Reading company has
three large coilieries running short hand
Mount Carmel and Shamokin will be
brought to this district 10 fill up any dis
affection in the ranks.
The five collieries of the Reading, the
Reliance and Alaska. at Mount Carmel,
and the Burnside, Henry Clay, and Bear
Valley, at Shamokin, remain closed
Mahanoy City is swarming with special
deputies under Captain Christian. Thorn
as Tosh has resigned as chief of police
OF Shenandoah and Joined Captain Chrls-
tian's forces.
At Ashland the Reading Company's min
ers expressed their displeasure this morn
ing by refusing to go to work on the train
to the mines as long as fifty special depu-
ties were in the cars. The specials were
there to guard the miners, but the men
said they needed no guarding and that
there was no trouble. All the miners got
off the train. Finally the specials left
the cars. Some of the miners went home
and stayed there and the others got on
the cars and went to work. The police
went to the hotel
The Mahanoy City collieries produce
1000 cars of coal a day. about one half
the Reading Company's daily output. Sew
eral hundred more carloads are mined
daily at Shenandoah. This district there
fore is quite important and that is why
the full strength of the miners union is
being thrown here now. These mines may
soon go on ten full hours a day like those
of the Panther Creek Valley.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
DEMOCRATS OUT OF WORK
Many Men Discharged From the
Government Printing Office.
Cut in the Force Claimed to Have
Been Made Because Business Is
Duli-oid Employees Declare 1t Was
Done for Political Purposes and
Give Reasons for the Charge.

More than half a hundred printers in
the Government Printing Office were dis
charged yesterday. 1t is said by some
that the number was seventy-ive. Ac-
cording to the statement made by the
Public Printer the discharge was made
necessary by the lack of work, but the
printers who lost their positions-and
they were all Democrats, voters in the
close States of New York, New Jersey,
Indiana, Maryland, and West Virginia
say that politics is at the bottom of the
discharge.
1t is claimed by the officials of the Gov
ernment Printing Office, and not denied by
the men who were removed from their
positions yesterday. that there is lack
of work in the office. but the printers who
were notified that their services were DO
longer needed point to the fact that prior
to the change in the office of Public
Printer, just after Mr.. Cleveland's cleo
tion in 1892. when there was a scarcity of
work in every division Of the office, Public
Printer Palmer at that time said a half
loaf was better than no bread at all, and
instead of discharging the employees. fur
loughed them from day to day. Had there
been no politics in the sudden discharge
of so many men yesterday, it is claimed,
the printers would have been furloushed.
AS the case now stands when the work
in the Printing Office becomes brisk, as
soon it must, for the copy for the annual
reports Of the different departments will
shortly be sent the Public Printer he
must call on the Civil Service Commission
20 fill the vacancies created by yesterdays
discharges. Had a furlough been ordered
instead of a discharge the men thus laid
off could have gone back to work when
ever their services were needed.
A group of printers discussing the mat
ter last night declared that there could
be no doubt that the discharge was dis
elimination against the Democrats. be-
cause the men laid off in the Specification
Room. in which the work has been slack
for some time. have been notified to re-
turn to work. In other words, some prin-
ters were furloughed while large num-
ber of others were DISCHARGED.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
NO MORE DELAY WANTED.
CONTINUED From First Page.)

September u that NJ. De Giers, the Rus
sian Minister, had left Pekin and that the
bulk of the Russian troops were about to
leave. The despatch adds that this was
untrue ard that the fact is the Minister
is still in the capital and the troops are
being REINFORCED concluding by saying
that singular dupliclty is being practiced.
Another despatch asserts that the men,
bers of the legations, after preparing to
leave. changed their plans and are await
ing further Instructions. The troops who
were to have escorted them will leave i'm
mediately. The announcement of the de-
parture OF the Russian Minister was doubt
less made with the object of inducing the
others to leave. He is really not going
until the others go.
The Pekin correspondent of the Morning
Post" in despatch dated September 10.
says that General Chaffee has directed that
rice be given to the poor. The plan, he
adds, is good one, but its application is
somewhat premature. What is chiefly
needed is security for trade SO that neces-
stiles may be purchased. The British are
arranging to transport rice and corn to
Pekin for winter use
A German officer is daily trying Boxers
and others on various charges. He has
already ordered several to be shot.
In another despatch, dated September 13,
the correspondent mentions an American
expedition to the western hills. He says
that General Chaffee disapproves of fur
ther action Of this kind. lie adds that the
indecision exhibited in Pekin is shameful
and that no settlement is possible until
the Boxers and their official accomplices
are yanuuished
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
KRUeER's COMING JOURNEY.
England VIII Not Interfere with the
Vessel Carrying Him.

England VIII Not Interfere with the
Vessel Carrying Him.
AMSTERDAM, Sept 2O.-In the first
chamber of the Dutch Parliament today
DR.. De Baufort, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs and President of the Ministerial
Council. stated that the Government of the
Netherlands had given notice to Great
Britain that it would claim indemnities
fer the capture Of the members of the
Dutch ambulance corps in South Africa
and for the expulsion of Dutchmen from
the latter country He stated also that
the Government had notified Great Britain
that It had offered to place warship at
the disposal of President Kruger for his
conveyance to Europe.
The British Government replied that it
would not interfere with the vessel on her
journey. Dr. De Baufort went on to ex
plain that President Kruger was travelling
for the benefit Of his health and the offer
Of q warship to bring him to Europe was
simply an act Of courtesy. He emphasized
the fact that Englands consent to this
arrangement has not been asked The Gov
ernment of the Netherlands had simply
notified Great Britain that it would tuke
this action.
In regard to Chinese affairs the Minister
stated that the commander OF the squad
ron in Chinese waters had been ordered
rot to interfere in hostiities except for
the protection OF Dutch citizens.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
MARTIAL LAW AT AN END.
The Civil Authorities of Galveston
Take Charge To-day.

GALVESTON, Tex, Sept. 20.-Mayor
Jones this evening proclaimed that mill
tary rule would cease at noon tomorrow
and the civil authorities would assume di-
rection of municipal affairs. This was done
at the suggestion of General scurry, who
expressed the belief that conditions had
reached such an orderly stage that the
civil authorities were able to cope with
the situation. % So, ,.. a.
This, howevs-. does not mean the i'm
mediate withdrawal of the military. They
are to cooperate with city and county Of
ficials in the enforcement of order. They
will still continue on duty as part OF
the civil government. 1t was feared that
when it became generally known that the
military had given way to civil authority
robbery Of corpses.
Labor in Galveston is at premium.
There is not an idle man in the city. Re
gardless of station or position. man must
work. The health of the living must be
preserved at any cost. The city must be
cleaned and the dead buried that the sur
viTors may coatiDue, to live, The odors
arising from the ruins are becoming un-
bearable. Today orders wereissued TO i'm
press every aGss-bcdied man into the street
cleaning service Over five hundred men
were secured ujider this order and there
are now fully 1000 men engaged in the
work. Men under contract for this SER
vice are to be imported from the interior
of the State
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
BEATEN BY HUNGARIANS.
A Fire Boss Assaulted Near n sham
olxin Coilicry.

sHAMoKIN, Pa. Sept. 20.-Early this
morning near Green Ridge, Andrew Davis,
a fire boss. was assaulted by Hungarian
strikers. He was pounded on the head
with coupling pins until he was left for
dead near the Pennsylvania colliery-
Miners on the way to work found him and
carried him home, where he now lies in
critical condition, his skull having been
fractured Soon. after the murderous at
tack a lot of Hungarians stopped trolley
car and drove the men home to Mount
Carmel The miners wanted to work, but
were afraid to go into the mines
All the collieries, except the North
Franklin and Locust Gap. operated by the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. were
idle today. The Gap was operated with
considerable difficulty Coal has advanced
here .! cents a ton and if the strike lasts
long a coal famine will result here, as well
as in the remainder of the district
An official of the Cameron colliery said
this evening that unless the men returned
to work by next Monday the colliery would
likely be abandoned. Before the strike
1,600 men ard boys we're employed there.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
eALvEsToN RELIEF FUNp.
Washington Subscriptions Likely to
Exceed 10000.

Although the Galveston disaster is not
ago, the gain dat the relief fund makes
daily is an Indication that the people of
Washington lave not forgotten the horror
of the calamity. The benefit performances
at the theatres on Wednesday caused the
totals of the contribution TO make an up
ward jump ayld now it does not seem to
be beyond likelihood that the amount sub
scribed by WashinGtOnians viii be more
than $4,000. a showing WORTHY of the Cap
ital. In addition to this sun it will be
remembered that q number Of organiza-
tions have sent money direct TO Calves
ton and many have subscribed to the Ma
tional Red Cross fund, which is entirely
separate. The value OF the clothing con-
tributed amounts to hundreds of dollars.
The game OF baseball that has been ar
ranged between two picked mines from
the Census Office and which will occur
tomorrow afternoon at National Park is
expected TO draw large crowd and the
proceeds from the sale Of tickets will add
q snug sum TO the general fund. Already
there have been over 1900 tickets sold
for the game. The Census Office will be
closed and the supporters of each team
are making preparations to attend the
contest and root heartily. The price OF
ADMISSION Will bt - cents, ana every cent
derived from the game Will be turned into
the fund. William Belts has offered his
services and will officiate as umpire in
the absence of President Nick Young, who
had intended to oficiate in that capacity.
The game will be called promptly at 4
o'clock.
Following is list of the additional cash
subscriptions received yesterday:
Previously Acknowledged, ss,0I4s2: cash. 81;
c. c. F., 81; ST. Marks Lutheran sunday school,
S.; /. b. T.. s2; cash. so: W. b. Moses & Sons.
500 Columbia Lodge, No. 3g7 Sons OF St George
50: Clerks OF the Division Of Vial Statistics Of
the Census Office, Sil.50; II. \. b., 81; " NJ
D.. 80 cents; II. c. s, No. 1923. Il. 50; Car-
riase aud Wagon Workers Union No. l. -;
Webster Lodge. No. :. H. of p $40; Elizabeth
Williams, s.; a. b. ", 81; ". ". Curry. sj
Miss +. C. Mcdonald, 81; A. Ashbay, 81 4
Friend, 50; Mount Vernon Place ". F. Church
South, So; D. Fosarty. 50; Nirginia Georgetown
50; cash, 81; Lone Star Reading Circle $50; |
NJ. T. D., 81; c. W. H.; 81; Mrs. ). D. Fugitt
s.; Sanders Stayman. 50; Svmpatbizcr ~
n. K, 50; J. X. K. s.; Nrs. Robert Magaw, $40,
T.. 8, 81; J. +. Webster, 81; Emily Il. Webster
So; b. 3 ~, SO; cash. s.; cash 81 Moody and
sankey Choir, $50 Total TO date, Ss,i7O.52.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
a CRISIS ct HAzLEroN.
The Co.iieries Operating But the
Strikers Gaining Accessions.


Strikers Gaining Accessions.
HAZLEToN, Pa, Sept. 20.-Although the
meeting held at Jeddo yesterday, when Mr..
John Markle. of G. B. Markle & Co., ex-
plained to his employees the purport of the
firms arbitration proposition, was incon-
elusive in so far as no immediate action
was taken by the assemblage, more men
reported for work at the Jeddo colIieries
operated by this firm this morning than
was the case for the few days preceding.
and the mines and breakers were operated
all day without trouble.
Al 1.-The colieries working yesterday
worked today. and mostly with increased
forces. At the Cranberry colliery Of a.
Pardee & Co. full complerI Of men
was at work and there was scarcely any
evidence that a strike was in progress.
The expected raid of the McAdoo gang on
the workings did not come off, as the gang
has found that the company is protecting
its property with armed men. Many OF
the men are keeping away from work out
Of fear.
Lsttimer colliery, operated by A. Pardee
C Co, was run all day nearly full-handed
without trouble of any kind. Several men
were stopped while on their way to work
at the Lehigh Valley collieries, but the
special officers quickly chased the mob
away. A Poiander who was held up gave
his assailant a severe drubbing and then
calmly proceeded on his way to work
The most serious trouble yet in this i'm
mediate vicinity occurred this evening
when the men working at No. 20 mine of
the Lehigh Valley Coal Company were on
their way to their homes. They were way
laid by mob numbering hundreds and as
saulted. Several men were so badly beat
en- that they will be incapacitated for work
for some time to come The police pro-
lection at this colliery is entirely made
quate and showed itself this evening en-
tireiy unable to cope with the mob.
Matters here are rapidly shaping
themselves toward a crisis, and in TIE
event OF mob taking it into its head to
make trouble in the city there is nothing
to stop it. The formation of committee
OF safety composed of reputable citizens is
already talked Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-21
ANOTHER GREAT TRUST.
Combination of Telephone and TeIe-
graph Companies Probable.

graph Companies Probable.
NEW YORK, Sept 2O.-Assertions made
more than year ago to the effect that
the bitter war being waged against the
Bell Telephone Company by small compa-
nies springing up throughout the Eastern
and Middle Western States was a war that
the Bell Company was making upon itself.
and predictions that eventually all these
small companies and the larger rivals Of
the Bell Company would be combined seem
about to be verified. There have been re-
ports also that the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, the Postal Telegraph Com
pany, and the Telephone, Telegraph and
Cable Company Of America were in a deal
with the big telephone combine to CONSOLE
date.
According to the Electrical Review"
this great combination, which VIII form a
trust with more than $500 coo 600 capital
stock, is nearly effected. The electrical
Review says
Rapid progress has been made by those
controlling the financial interests of the
four big companies to bring about this
consolidation. 1t is predicted by those in
the position to know that these interests
will be consolidated into enc big company.
TO be known as the National Telephone
and Telegraph Company. and that such a
consolidation win be accomplished before
the end Of the present year"
BY promising cheaper rates many OF
the small telephone companies supposed
to be rivals of the Bell, have obtained
many valuable franchises for nothing in
New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and
New Jersey.