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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05
Way
Down
East

ever tolu on any stage.
Wealth of Scenic Effects
Unparalleled Stage Settings
The REALISTIC, Snow Storm
The Village Church Choir
Greatest of All Theatrical Successes Greet
ed Everywhere by Throngs Who Are Made
Happier and Better People for Seeing the
Play. Never Yet Unfayorably Commented
Upon. Now in the Heighth of Its Glory A
Play of Universal Sympathy Containing Hon
est, Homely Healthy Humor, Evoking Alter
nate Tears and Laughter.
Prices, 25, 80, rs and 81.
Diagram opens at 9 a. m on Saturday. Seats
ordered by mail or telephone, unless
paid for. will not be held af-
ter p. m, Dec. IL.
Note-"Way Down East" appears in Free
land under guarantee of S425, the highest
amount ever guaranteed to theatrical COM
pany by any house in northeastern Pennsyl-
vania. The patronage of the people of Free
land and vicinity is respectfully solicited on
this occasion.
Freeland Opera House Company.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
NEWS ITEMS.

Drunken negroes have started several
bloody fights at Huron. Indiana.
Will fight as guerrilas is the decision ar
rived at by a council of Boer leaders.
The ballot for democratic candidate for
governor of New York resulted: Stanch.
field 294, Coler l54, Mackey |.
The plague is again increasing at Simli.
Over 10000 deaths are reported 20 have
occurred in India during the last week.
The hard coal syndicate in Silesia and
the Rhine provinces have driven up the
prices of hard coal % per cent and soft
coal in Berlin is 30 per cent higher.
1t is now said that the otherwise mex
plcable suicide of Arma Senkrah the
American viohnist, formerly Miss Hank
ness. who married Herr Hoffman, a
Wemar attorney was due to anonymous
lctter-writers whom the Neimar police are
now endeavoring to trace.
The state department has receil ed from
Senior Aspiroz, the Mexican ambassador, a
communication conveying the invitation of
Mexico to the United States to participate
in the international congress to he held in
the City of Mexico, beginning October p
1901.
Battered and damaged by the terrible
gale that swept over Lake Michigan re-
Gently the steamer Flint of the Pere Mar
quette Line arrived i'll port September Il
after the narrowest escape from disaster
ever experienced by passenger steamer on
the lake. Thirty passengers were more OF
less injured by the trip.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

The quarterly report of the Amalga-
mated Society of Carpenters and Join.
ers shows the cash balance held by
the various branches to be 1898, 100,
while the property owned by the socie-
ty is valued at $4,000 The members
admitted during the quarter numbered
1920, making total membership Of
63,431. Thomas Barrow, of Buffalo,
was elected delegate to the general con-
vention, which will be held in Manches-
ter, England, June 1901.
The Amalgamated Society Of Engi-
neers, including blacksmiths, pattern
makers, machinists, etc, reports hav-
ing $1,750,000 on hand, with a mem
bership of over $4,000. Isaac Cowen,
the American organizer, states that the
mails" are experiencing a slow and
solid growth in this country that can
not be shaken by any strike or lockout.
At the core making and snap mold
ing shops in Pttsburg, women and
girls are employed almost exclusively
receiving 81 and s. per week for work
that men were paid from S14 to SIG
for. This cheaper labor power is
much preferred because the spirit of
resistance is lacking, and the masters
can exploit to their hearts content.
The various national organizations,
as well as the A. F. of L. continue to
report steady and sure growth both
in membership and financial strength
and many big strikes in different Sec
tions of the country.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Wonderful Invention.

Chicago-The Chronicle says: G..
W. Richie, superintendent of the Chi
cago University observatory, has per-
fected a device which makes it possible
for astronomers to use the ordinary
visual telescope for Photographic pur-
poses. This means that a tremendous
advance will be made in Photographic
astronomy. Heretofore only particu-
lar style of telescope could be used in
photographing the consultations.
Prof. Kurt Laves Of the astronomy
department, says: "The new device
will be the means of adding a vast fund
Of information to the data recently OBJ
tanned by photographs of the Milky
Way and the small planets"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

San Francisco, Sept 9.-The American
ship May Flint, Captain Woodside, collidcd
with the bark Nidette in the bay, oil the
Mail dock, and sank. After the collision
she drifted down on to the bows of the
battleship Iowa, anchored off the Mail
dock. After humping the Iowa she split
open, filled and sank. As far as known,
no lives were lost. The cause of the col
lision is unknown. Ine May Flint ar
rived from Seattle about 7 o'clock tonight
with 5000 tons OF coal consigned to r.
b. Cornwall The Vidette, with which she
collided. also arrived from the north today
with lumber
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Portland, Me, Sept, n.-Carrying out its
tradition of many years with but one
break, Maine went republican in the state
election today by a large majority. The
republican state ticket was elected. with
all tour congressman and a great major
ity of the Legislature. There was every
incentive for voting, and the campaign
had been a spirited one. The vote was
not quite as heavy as in 1896, but exceeded
dat ot The 1888 eIectiOn
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
NckinIey's Letter.

Washington, Sept. 10.-The letter Of
President Mckinley accepting the nom
ination of the republican national con-
yention for the office of president of the
United States was made public Sunday
night. He states that the gold stand
ard is the all-important platform plank.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

London, Sept. 1.-THE war office has
received a report from Lord Roberts saying
General Butler, September 7, attacked and
captured the Beers position at Spietskop.
He adds that the Beers retreated over a
narrow causeway, losing heavily. The
British had l3 men killed and % wounded.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Remarkable Statement.

A special dispatch from Hong Kong
contains the remarkable statement that Lii
Hung Chang has received adyiees from
Pekin to the effect that the allied forces
are gradually handing over the govern
ment OF the capital to the Chinese, and
that Prince Ching, former president of
the tsung Ii yamen, has been placed in
charge Of the imperial city.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Struck by Lightning.

Ritzville, Wash, Sept. 9.-Clarence
Daman, aged "a, was killed by lightning
near Scott Saturday night. Daman re-
Gently came to this county from Ottumwa,
Iowa, and made his home with his grand
parents. He was working with the Wat
son threshing outfit and met death while
asleep near the machinery.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
CattIe-Train Wrecked.

Reno, Sept. IA wreck on the Nevada,
California Oregon extension derailed
IA cars OF beef cattle, reducing the cars to
kindling wood and killing 20 head of fat
steers The track is now clear and trains
are running as usual.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Seattle, Sept. 9.-Ulysses Kelly, aged
II years, and George Oglesby were killed
by fire damp in an abandoned shaft at
Newcastle. The former descended into the
hole to look for a chicken which he had
thrown therein. and was followed by
Oglesby. Both were overcome by the
vapor and fell to the bottom of the shaft.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Russia Is Firm.

St. Petersburg. Sept. o.-The support of
Germany and Great Britain is not de-
SPARED of. But if they do not agree to
do 50. Russia. it is again asserted, will
nevertheless firmly maintain her decision
to withdraw her troops from Pekin.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

The textile workers of the South are
being organized and the employers are
making every effort to oppose the move.
AS result large number of strikes
are being waged.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Chicago carpenters, by an oyerwhelm-
ing majority, voted to stand by the
Building Trades Council to the bitter
end, and the Chicago dailies are groan-
ing again as a result.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Taku, Sept 1.-THE expedition to Pao
Ting Fu will leave on Friday. 1t is made
up OF two regiments Of cavalry, battery
OF horse artillery and 300 infantry of
British; Italians, 1000; japanese, 300;
Russians, 800; Americans, 500.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Tacoma Bank Pays.

Washington, Sept. l2.-The comptroller
of the currency has declared a dividend of
Al per cent in favor of the creditors of the
Columbia National bank of Tacoma,
Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Chinese AFFAIRS UNSETTLED
D0WAGER EMPRESS CAPTURED.
4 Rumor AhOnt That the Russians
Made the Cnpture-Not officially
COnfrmed-Amcricn Leave for
Pno Ting Fu,

London, Sept. ia dispatch to a news
agency from Nagasaki, Japan, says it is
reported there that the dowager empress
.ot China has been captured by the Rus
slams at ,lDhOl
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Washington, Sept. l2.-The acting sec
rotary Of state has replied to the edict
transmitted yesterday by Minister Wa
giving Ii Hung Chang extraordinary pow
ers to negotiate for peace as follows;
The United States does not feel called
upon to express any opinion at this time
as to the sutliciency OF Ii Hung Chdng's
authority, but hopes it will transpire that
his credentials are full and authoritative,
not only for negotiating, but to enable
him without delay to give assurance that
the life and property of Americans will
henceforth be respected throughout the
Chinese empire"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Baden-PONeII Is Chief,

Pretoria, Sept. l2.-General Baden Pow
ell has been appointed chief of the Trans
vaal police.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
TERRIBLE FLOODS IN TEXAS
HURRICANE WITH HEAVY RAIN
Galveston Suffered MOst-Houston
Also Suffered HeaviIS-Many Lives
Lost and IA Great Deal of Property
Was Destroyed.

Houston, Texas, Sept. ga hurricane.
accompanied by heavy rain, has been
blowing along the Texas coast and for a
hundred miles inland today. Galveston
is smut oil entirely. The last report from
Galveston states chat the Gulf waters
were encroaching rapidly ON the beach
and that the flood reached into the resi-
dence portion OF the city for several
blocks. The waves were very high and
boisterous in the bay and considerable
damage was being done to small craft,
though the big boats were not in any
danger.
At Houston.
Houston, Texas, Sept. 9,-The wind
blew 10 miles an hour in Houston at mid
night and great damage is being done to
business houses and residences throughout
the city. The Associated Press wire is the
only one that Is working, all other tele-
graph and telephone business being shut
oil. The electric-light plant has been closed
down, as the wires became crossed with
telephone wires and some persons were
shocked, though none was seriously in
lured. Several great brick and iron stacks
have been blown over and tin roofs are as
numerous n, on the ground as on houses
The streets are utterly deserted So far
there nave Oeen no casualties
Inc storm na' spread TO the INTERIOR
anu ''ei0 10 6lV"O "lAicly III Ihlo Guy
.N1II sums
.ln,l,7L IO'lii 'l,'e7 ~ ~ i'e'
s >',9- 'i,,o's ~ N''is e9'on 'il' o'Ile'
Po''i,'' ~ l,'I'''i's ."n " uoie loi I"e'l'
- iI'lOi''7' III iio'''iii5 n"S oeen He"ln
i'oil 0'.'l' e9'0"
""ii'"r III "re"' D"h'"Ge'
There Is an unconiirmed rumor that the
hurricane played havoc with the town of
Rockport, on the lower coast, and that
the great club house built by L. H. r.
Green near there, has been blown away,
with loss Of life.
c.,..,., ,,.,
Of LOUIS sept o'-A ulSp"lcn 10 Cne
FoSI-DisP'IcA from Galveston 1eAas'
says:
1t Is Stormlng here now harder than
ever known before. The waters OF the
Tuh VIII NC up All Vle SIIeetS VI Iie clIS
'-'' NJ p'''ell' w" Nee r.. ''I'ooSi '-'0
Jay l ie ""''i - 'ei9 Ais" Ao"'
Lo"-Lying Parts Are Flooded.
san Antonio, Texas, Sept. 9.-Possibly
the last dispatch out of the flooded city
OF Galveston WAS received in San Antonio
nv Jerry Gierard announcing the death
g L.; Lu..,,-. H.. I,.,,,.,,;,, ~, o,+;,.,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Houston, Tex Sept. 1.-THE following
official appeal has been issued to the peo-
pie of the United States:
our sister city of Galveston has been
visited by a frightful hurricane, and is
still cut off from all rail and wire com
munication with the outside world. Refu-
gees bring alarming reports of great loss
of life and property. The newspapers
give extended accounts of this awful
calamity, which place it among the most
distressing of modern times. The people
of many towns and villages are now in
sore distress, and as further reports come
in the death list grows and damage to
property increases. Much stock is killed
and the crops are ruined. We urgently
ask your liberal and immediate assistance.
Houston was in the track of the storm,
but will take care of her injured and help
those more seriously affected. Contribu-
tions sent to either of the undersigned
will be gratefully received and judiciously
expended. S. II. BRASHEAR Mayor.
'B. A. REASER,
0Irbai,TI1au T2nliaf I'o,nr,,it+aa
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Iron and steel were weak again. Pig
iron warrants show a decline of 25
points to $1275.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Italy Has No Interest.

London, Sept IA speciol dispatch
from Rome says the Italian cabinet has
decided to initiate immediate negotiations
with China.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
France VIII Withdraw.

London, sept l2.--France has formally
adhered to the Russian proposal to
withdraw from Pekin to Tentsin
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Washington, Sept, IA cable dis
patch from Earl III Hung Chang has been
received giving the text of an imperial
edlct directing him to proceed at once to
Ichin and there cooperate with Prince
Ching III the negotiations tor peace. The
edlct Is ISSUED by the emperor and is
dated August p. Sir Robert Hart, min
lister OF imperial CUSTOMS is directed to Sc
cure necessary facilities for the trip. Tke
powers also are asked to afford LII Hung
Chang protection and security and to IA
cilitate his movements. In accordance
with this last direction from the throne,
Earl Ii asks that request be made for
government vessel on which he can
make the trip from Shanghai, and Minis
ter Wa will probably ask that the United
States designate a vessel to carry the
Chinese statesman.
The edict was delivered by Minister Wa
to Acting Secretary Hill. The text will
not be made public until the reply of the
United States is determined upon
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Lii Wants Protection.

Washington, Sept. l2.--Minister WI has
received a cable dispatch from Earl Lii
Hung Chang giving an imperial edict
signed by the emperor directing him to
proceed Immediately to Pekiu, and there
to cooperate with Prince Ching toward
peace negotiations and settlement of all
war difficulties. The edict is dated Au-
gust p. Accordingly, Ii Hung Chang
asks that the powers cooperate i'll afford
ing him personal protection and facilitate
inc his lOnneY.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
. Latest From Galveston.

Galveston, Sept. ll.-Fifteen hundred
to 1900 persons drowned, a city almost
in ruins, the wharf front entirely gone,
every ocean steamer stranded and death
and destruction on every hand, with
money loss that can not be estimated now,
is so far as can be learned at this hour,
the result of the appalling calamity that
has befalen Galveston. The great storm
has left her helpless, and her stricken peo-
pie are compelled to appeal to the outside
world for aid. The estimates of loss of
life vary between the figures given, but an
accurate count of the dead is impossible
now, and the real number killed in the
storm will probably never be known. No
one attempts to estimate the damage to
business and residence property. The fine
steamer Alamo lies upon the top of the
Mallory wharf and a big English cotton
laden steamer was driven ashore at Texas
City. Other vessels are aground in differ
ent parts of the bay, some hopelessly
wrecked. The tug Louise of the Houston
Direct Navigation company is under water
at Reddish. Two of the crew were drown
ed, the remainder escaping in the lifeboat.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
motives. All sorts of rumors prevail,
but with no substantial basis.
The Destroyed DIstrIct

motives. All sorts of rumors prevail,
but with no substantial basis.
The Destroyed District.
st. Louis, Sept 10.-A special from
Austin, Texas, says:
From Red river on the north to the
gulf on the south and throughout the
central part OF the state Texas has been
storm-swept during the last 80 hours
by a hurricane which has laid waste
property interests, caused large loss of
life and effectually blocked all tele-
phonlc and telegraphic systems, while
operation of railroads has been serious
ly handicapped. Starting with the hur-
ricane which visited the gulf coast Sat-
urday and is still prevailing here to
such an extent that no communication
can be had with the island to ascertain
what the loss of life and property is,
the storm made rapid inroads into the
center of the state stopping long
enough last night at Houston to dam
age over half the buildings of that city.
Advancing inland the storm swept into
Hampstead, so miles above Houston;
Nh~ASS w ShopCl lllllJ ~ uAleS IuItuett
thence to Brennan, 80 miles further,
Wrecking all three towns and terrifying
the inhabitants. The Brazos bottom,
which was the scene of disaster last
year as the result of flood, suffered a
large share of damage at the hands of
the cyclone and was swept for fully
100 miles, everything being turned
topsy turyy by the high winds and
much destruction resulting to crops as
we'll as farmhouse property.
Winds were accompanied by heavy
rainfall.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Government Renders Aid.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE officers of
the national government have taken steps
to render all possible aid and assistance
to the flood sufferers of Texas.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Later.

Dallas, Sept. ll.-Houston & Texas Cen
trail Railroad officials at noon received
bulletins from their general offices in
Houston that the loss of life will reach
1000 in Galveston. The NJ. X. & Z. re-
lief forces near Galveston and along the
coast teegraphed at noon that the loss
of life will not be less that 5000 and may
lnach nNnN
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 9,-P05slbIy
the last dispatch out Of the flooded city
OF Galveston was received in San Antonio
by jerry Gerard, announcing the death
of his brother by drowning. The entire
lower portion OF Galveston was then flood
ed and the people were huddled on higher
ground, in the pouring rain, for safety.
Gierards brother was carried out to sea
and drowned while endeavoring to rescue
a family in a shanty that was being
dashed to pieces by the waves.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
GaIN estOn Dispatch.

St. Louis, Sept. "a dispatch to the
Post-Dispatch from Galveston, Texas
says:
1t is storming here now harder than
ever known before. The waters of the
gulf will be up in the streets OF the city
ii the present blow keeps through the
day. The water is very high now,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Houston, Texas, Sept. Histories
from Galveston tell of $500 people
drowned, the city submerged and awful
suffering. Buildings have crumbled,
occupants being thrown into the water
which everywhere covers the island.
All approaches from land are swept
away, there is lack of water and food
will be short.
Every southern Texas town that Is
reached reports one or more dead, and
the property damage is so great that
there is no way of computing 1t accu-
rately.
Galveston remains isolated. The
Houston Post and the Associated Press
correspondents made efforts to get spe-
cial trains and tugs today with whlcn
to reach the island city. The railroad
companies declined to risk their loco
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-09-11

as candidate for recollection 10 the
office of justlce-of-tho peace Of pre-
.cincf No. 4, Brazos county, Texas, at
the ensuing November election.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-09-11
ANXIETY AT ST. LOUIS.
Western Uuion Be.icged with Thousand.
Tor Information from Texas.

Western Union Be.icged with Thousand.
Tor Information from Texas.
S. Louis. Sept. lO.-Tho Office Of the
Western Union Telegraph company in
this city is hosieged with thousands Of
inquiries rs 10 the cxtont and result OF
the terrible storm that cut OF Calves.
ton from communication from the rest
of the world Rumors Of the most dire
ful nature come from that part ~ Texas,
some Of them even intimating that Gal.
weston has been entirely wrecked and
THAT the bay is covered with the dead
bodies of It's residents.
All the telegraph wires 90 Galveston
ara gone south of Houston and 90 accon.
tuato the serious condition Of affairs. %
IS stated the cable lines between Calves.
ton and Tampico aud C6atmcolcos. Mox.
are severed 40 Toast mo- communication
over them is possible no the present time.
The Western Union has n large mum.
Der ni telegraph operators aud linemen
40 Houston ready o. go 90 Galveston
Al present a storm 81 wind and rain
/ prevails around Dallas but the wires ar,
still working 10 that point. san An.
tonic Is being reached by Fl Paso, IL
the extreme portion Of the state, a pro
ccdure made necessary by the prevailing
storm which centcrs around Dallas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-09-11

the residences are frame but there are
many Of stone and brick. In the az.
IRENE earstern end Of the city there ara
many what we call raised cottages.
They are built on piling and stand from
s % 10 feet from the ground asa precau.
ton against floods. ii being possible for
the water 10 sweep under them.
The only protection that has ever
been provided for tho gulf side Of the
city has been two stone breakwatsrs but
many times with ordinary storms. com.
ing in from thu gulf. the high tide has
hurled over the low stone wall right 10
the very doors %, the residences. From
Virginia Point six miles from Galveston
in ordinary conditions Of the atmos-
phere the city must be- indescribable
horror.
When asked n 10 the wealth Of some
the principal quarters Of Galveston, Mr..
Clarkson said:
MANY millions II dollars are invested
in the wholesale and retail business of
the city On Strand street alone there
are ten blocks Of business establishments
that represents AN invested capital of
Si27. 100000 Market street is the heavy
retail street and there in the heart OF
the flooded district. the losses cannot
but reach away into the millions.
"The fact, that AS indicated by the
dispatches that water is standing sever.
al feet deep In the fremont hotel. fur.
nishcs startling evidence 10 me that th,
situation in Galveston is indeed dread
full The hotel is almost exactly in th,
center Of the city
1.-TWO years ago Galveston did tn,
heaviest shipping business in cotton ant
grain Of any southern city. When wa,
homo twa shiploads Of cattle were leav.
ing the port on an average every week. '