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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
IN HONOR OF THE SULTAN
Unique Celebration at the Turkish
Minister'S Summer Home.
Anniversary of the Coronation of
Abdul Uamid III Observed by
solemn Ceremony and n Benguet-
Prayer of the Faithful Chanted by
an Americnn-A Service of Thanks.

Abdu. Hamid II became Sultan of Turkey
and Kslif of Islam Just a quarter century
ago. There was a novel celebration Of the
event last night at the country place of the
Turkish Minister Ali Ferrouh Bey, in
Cleveland Park. Some of the wealthiest
and most prominent Turkish subjects in
the country were the guests of the envoy
and they Joined in solemn Moslem SER
vice of thanks for the preservation of their
monarch's life.
All of those Joining in the Ian were
devotees of the Green Prophet. 1t does not
follow, however, that all of them were
Turks. As matter of fact, the service
was conducted by none other than Mo
manned" Webb, who, though an American
born and bred, is a convert to Islam. Mr..
Webb came over from Rutherford, n. j.,
especially to take part in the celebration.
He arrived on Thursday and is the guest
of the Minister at his pleasant summer
home.
The ceremony was unique. 1t is doubt
full whether anything OF the same sort
was ever attempted before in this country.
Many Of the guests came from Boston,
New York, and Chicago to take part in
the service Most OF them were prominent
Turkish, Syrian, or Armenian merchants.
Invitations had been extended to all the
Turkish Consuls in America, but on ac-
count Of the distance Mundgi Bey, the Con-
sui at New York, was the only one who
was able to be present.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
National coIors Entwined.

Ferrouh Beg has a pretty place, and
it was beautifully bedecked yesterday
evening. The Turkish fag-a star and a
crescent in white on red field-was joined
with the Stars and Stripes. The same col
ors were used prodigally all through the
broad parlors and piazza. With them was
twined the green flag of the Mohammedan
faith The union of the colors-red, white,
and green-was a graceful tribute to Abb
dull Hamid who has the red and the white
as his coors by virtue OF temporal power
and the green through his position as
Kahf. or head of the Moslem faith Gay
Paper lanterns lighted the lawns after
dusk.
Dinner was served in Turkish fashion.
The banquet was bachelor spread for it
is not good form in Turkey for women TO
attend such affairs. The ladies of the
household, however, were enjoying pleas
ant little dinner of their own elsewhere
in the building, and perhaps they did not
miss the one from which custom had
barred them.
The Minister though not yet fully re-
covered from the effects OF his recent
attack of typhoid fever. made "a most agree
able host and the banquet proved brill
liant success. The guests sat down at $3.50
O'Clock and II was before they rose.
There was little of Occidental formality
about the dinner.
After the coffee. Mr.. Webb offered the
toast to His Majesty Abdul Hamid. The
Minister, Ferrouh Bey. paid the same trib-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

We make our skirts.

The advantages to you are
easily apparent. You get
better-made and better-fitting
skirt for less money than we
could possibly give you if we
bought the skirts we sell, as
other stores do. We use IS.
Fl. & NJ waterproof velvet
binding and Nubian fast black
percaline, both of which give
life to garment.
No doubt in the world that
we shall lead in skirt selling
next season just as we did last
season, and be farther in the
vanguard of the procession
than ever.
CO 0Ofor the new fall eheviot
HX serge skirts; with new
VSsoO backs, full width, which
will sci! for "a.
c. no tomorrow for black chew
MI VA lot serge skirts, with satin
V1sOOband trimming. which will
SCH idtci Aoi ~
c. no for handsome black broad
4X cloth skirts. with two satin
" sOObands about the bottom.
forming a fare, which viii be sold for
$40 later.
Rainy-day skirts.
CO 20 for ladies' rainy day skirts,
~ Vx with stitched bottoms Of
V6sNO Oxford cloth.
ca no for the new plaid back
Nj NX rainy day skirts of hand
VssVO some quality cloaking ma ,
terial, with stitched bottoms.
Fall suits, 1898.
A lot of the new fall suits of
black cheviot serge and Vene-
tian cletthhss will be offered to-
morrow at 1898. Have silk !
lined jackets, and are most !
thoroughly tailored.
SI.9S underwear. csc. }
no = for the choice of large table I
4X( ful Of muslin and cambria I'M
W derwear embracing corset COW
ers, drawers. chemise, skirts, and I
gowns, most Of which are deliberately 1
trimmed with lace and lace inserting !
and embroidery and embroidery insert }
ing; elegantly made garments, with I
felled seams and the most thorough 4
workmanship; in the creates, variety !
Of up-to-date effects. which cannot be }
duplicated elsewhere for less than s1.75, Z
49,. and even more. I
SOC suspenders. I9c. }
A makers stock Of suspenders I
AL OF them regular soc articles
strong. durable suspenders-
will be sold in the mems Depart
ment at 19c pair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
All=Over tucked and lace pieces.

OF all the splendid bargains have offered
this forward the best The offering those exquisite all
tucked and lace inserted pieces yoes ladies'
and chidrens dresses.
They onequarter and oneha pieces and
of the samples of a maker.
The yard pieces ,e1ts.
The yard pieces IL
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
Fall suits. 1898.

A lot of the new fall suits of
black cheviot serge and Vene-
tian etthhss will be offered to-
morrow at 1898. Have silk
lined jackets, and are most
thoroughly tailored.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
Rainy-day skirts.

ca 40 for ladies' rainy day skirts,
~ 4x with stitched bottoms Of
V6sSO Oxford cloth.
ca nOfor the new plaid back
MI NX rainy DAY skirts OF hand
VBsOO some quality cloaking ma
terial with stitched bottoms
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

Dahler, Richard Jung, John Hammerstrom T. ".
Ilenke, G. o. Wallace, T. ]. Mccullough, j. A.
HUI, Peter Morgan, William Silver, John \.
Brett, David Rabbit, and Andrew Murray
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

From the Philadelphia North American. 7ssss1zT
ODoubtless the whole fashionable
world breathed easier when the cable
flashed the news that Kimberley had
been relieved and that Mr.. Cecil Rhodes
and his barrels of diamonds had been
saved from the rude and untutored
Boers. General Roberts when he enter
ed the long beleaguered city, after a
struggle which cost hinsthe life OF his
only son, saw fit to eulogize the dia-
mond king and Ito tell mankind that he
is the most wonderful man extant
There is no doubt whatever about the
ability of this great man to throw dia-
mond dust in the eyes of his contem-
poraries and to charm the whole British
empire.
lndeed,sthere is no more inspiriting
picture of warfare anywhere than the
spectacle of Mr.. Cecil Rhodes calmly
sitting upon his barrels of diamonds
and nonchalantly gnawing at the stife
joint of cavalry horse while the Boer
shells were falling thick and fast around
him and spreading death and destruc-
tion in their path. Besides this heroic
feat, Horatius at the bridge, Sergeant
Jasperion the rampant OF Fort Moultrie
and Davy Crockett in the Alamo pale
into insignificance. And the diamonds
were saved
Unfortunately, however, the Boer
sharpshooters in despoiing the noble
houses of England of their first born
have delivered blow to the diamond
market which oven Cecil Rhodes cannot
mitigate. There is so much mourning
in England that diamonds will not be
in great request in that country for
several years to come. Still, Mr. Rhodes
is safe and well, and that is a compen-
sating comfort.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

oMcial white washing comes dear in
this country whom on an extensive
scale. It appears from 4 response of
Secretary Gage to resolution cf con-
sress in regard to the expenditure of
the $50 900 ,oeo war fund that it cost
the United States s1o5,144 to white
wash former Secretary Alger; and ii
was q poor Job at that OF this sum
s43,5os was expended a. compensation
for the embalmed beef commission,
some Of whose members were also In
the enjoyment OF large salaries. Re-
sides this, $4,000 was expended for
their meals, to say nothing OF several
odd thousands for cost Of travel, Pull
man car accommodations, carriage
hire, etc. Although the full report of
this luxurious commission, which was
printed by the government at cost Of
$1s,S31, has never seen tho light, the
commissioners were supplied with
fountain pens costing $12 each in order
that they might make precise notes Of
testimony. AS Alger has recently pro-
nounced William J. Bryan a curse to
the country" is he to be accepted az q
blessing?-Pittsburg Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12
FREELAND, PA, MARCH 12, 1900
Our Treatment of the FiIipinos.
From Philadelphia City and State.

TTOn Clty anu StdIe.
In fighting for Cuban liberty, after
issuing to the world our celebrated self
denying ordinance that forcible an
nexaton would be criminal aggression" +"
thing mot to be thought of" under
''our code of morals, we received no
effective cooperation from the Cubans.
1t has been proved that we did receive
most effective cooperation from the
Filipinos. We found neither army nor
Independent government worth speak
ing of among the Cubans. But among
the Filipinos an effective military force
was created by Aguinaldo under Ad
miral Dewey's eyes, and an Independent
provisional government was formed at
the same time, which Admiral Dewey
did nothing to discourage; on the con-
trary, he reported the fact to Washing
ton with apparent approval.
The Filipinos had, therefore, given a
much better showing of practical results
in capacity of self-government than the
Cubans, and yet to the latter we gave
an honorable assurance that we would
deal fairly by them land this up to date
we have maintained), while to ths Fill
pinos we have not only withheld such
assurance, but we have made them q
base return for their faith in us, which
no true man who considers the facts
can contemplate without deep morti-
cation.
We have violated such an obligation
as gentlemen hold sacred; we have de-
clared war upon them by; ai'cIaim of
sovereignty, which at the time it was
issued was certainly unconstitutional; we
have ignored their existing government;
have called them rebels when they never
professed allegiance to US; have declined
their earnest plea for peace after the
first accidental encounter; .have killed
their people, pillaged their homes and
their churches (the junk shops.of San
Francisco are filled with the loot OF the
latter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12
Manila Silent and Safe at Night.

Carriages are but little seen at night
The native driver of public vehicle
is not allowed out any more than a
native pedestrian would be. Hence
there is no carriage to be had, unless
you are the owner or lessee of a pIi
vate rig, and even then you must be
either official or sufficiently near so to
be privileged to pass your driver by
the sentry. Moreover, every time you
are halted in carriage you must leave
the carriage and advance on foot
for inspection and questioning. Over
In the San Nicolas district, around the
port the sentries are so thick that pro.
ceeding in carriage Is more tiresome
by far than walking. Every little in
terval covered necessitates another
halt, explanations, advance, and the
same thing over again, about as fast
as you can enter the carriage and
alight. There is no pleasure in a
night ride through the crowded parts
of Manila.
But the end justifies the means.
There are no native uprisings and no
possibility of one. No city in the
world is as safe by night as Manila
Deserted and nearly as still as the
grave, it remains under martial law
until broad daylight comes aronnd
again, when windows open, shutters
come down, the populace swarms out,
and the busy life of great city be
gins like magic with the firing of the
sunrise gun.-Manila Correspondence
Leslie's Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12
THE WlSEACRE.

Voice Is not an index of character SO
much as an index Of climate.
He who hesitates Is lost. He who new
er hesitates hasn't been found, either.
We could acquire all foreign lan-
guages in the time given to gossipins
in our own.
At this time no great man feels that
his fame is complete until somebody
has named chrysanthemuna after
him.
The woman with chaotic top bur-
eau drawer always has a delusion that
she is going to straighten it W. to-mor-
row.
A pessimist is one who forsees the
future meals Of warmed-over turkey
before the Thanksgiving dinner has
been eaten.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12
SAMOAN TEST OF FEALITY.
Fearful Deed Required of a Rumeo Of
of the South Pacific


a certain young Samoan, the son of
n chief, who had reached that age
when "a young mans fancy lightly
turns to thoughts of love-" became
deeply enamored Of the taupo or belle
belonging to neighboring village. be.
tween whose talking man. father OF
the taupo, and the suitor's family
there existed bitter fued. The at
tachment was reciprocated, but, as is
customary in such important matters
as matrimony, the question Of eligibil-
ity was duly submitted to the aiga or
family council, which promptly re-
turned a verdict of impossible" In
stead, however, of accepting the de-
cree Of his family and renouncing his
inamorata the young man rebelled and
declared he would wed his dusky
sweetheart in spite of all the code of
Fra Samoa and the trammels of fam
lily and tribal disapproval that could
he imposed. The young girl asserted
her independence and scorn for the
obstacles which were put in their way
and, with the help of few girl
friends, began preparing her trous-
seau Of fine mats and gaudy tapa,
which brides in Samoa affect.
The wedding day approached. The
feeling between the rival villages ran
high, and before the arrival of the
date fixed for the ceremony culmina
ted in open hostilities. Overwhelming
pressure was brought to bear upon the
poor lover, who was reyiled and taun-
ted with being traitor, and all the
curses of endless generations of ances-
tors heaped upon his devoted head;
family influence combined to exert it's
every vile to break the engagement;
but still he stood resolute. He was
driven from house and village an out
cast on the world, and his property
confiscated and divided.
The day came, and the bride sat
alone, deserted by her family, waiting
for her faithful bridegroom. The hours
passed; he did not come. Suddenly a
step was heard outside the hut where
she anxiously awaited. She rose expec-
tant. A curtain was thrust aside; some
thing was thrown into the room and
rolled to the feet Of the Mortified girl.
She stopped and picked it up, and then
screaming and laughing she fell upon
the ground-a maniac.
1t was the severed head of her faith
er, and before her stood her atfianced
husband, stern, relentless, and cold as
If turned to stone in his hand the ter
rible mife-oti (head knife freshly drip
ping. Family persuasion had tri-
umphed at last, and the ordeal which
had been given him of proving his
fidelity to tribe and family in order to
be forgiven was the task he had just
performed-taking the head of the
brides own father and throwing it at
her feet.
The shock was too great for the
poor girl. whose reason, mercifully,
gave way. She may yet be seen about
Apia, homeless and wandering, sad
ly pathetic figure, decked Ophelia like
in bridal wreaths, with a chaplet of
vines twined around her head, singing
her family song of victory or Groom
ing love ditty. The young warrior
upon whose fealty so terrible test
had been imposed sought and found
in war that oblivion which his poor
afflicted bride-elect yet hopelessly
awaits.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

The Colorado State Fedora ton Of
Labor is thinking of undertaking coal
mining on cooperative basis. 1t will
hnd formidable opponent in the rail-
roads, and-well after all, it will be
only another corporation, with little
chance Of success. The miners will
not get justice until Uncle Sam handles
the business.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

"If tnsre is any country on the face
Of the earth that owes the British EN-
pirs nothing, that country is the Uni
ted States of America. England seeks
to rule all people for mercenary ends.
There il not lofty netive about her
Pehcy. Wherever she can advantage
ously extend her commerce into that
locality she carries her arms. Whether
It be fertile fleids orudiamonds or gold
the same greed for gain has actuated
her cendussts. l would not only inter
vens with sympathy loudly aud fore
ieiy expressed, but would intervene
with every lawful means In my power
hope and beiisvs that the God of
Justice Will In time see that the Brit
fsh empire 10 overthrown and a re-
public established in It's place. A man
cannot believe in the justice of the
cause Of the Beers and at the same
time uphold our governments course
IN the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. William
v. Allen.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

II political and personal favorites
were sent to govern the F'ilipinos their
cupidity and inefIiciency would in time
become as intolerable to the natives as
the maladministration of Spanish Of
fciais before President Mckinley
adopted his policy of giving the Fill
rinos freedom by shooting them to
death.-Baltimore Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12
PUBLIC OPINION,

Opinions From various Sources on
euestions of the Day.
II the promises Of the Quay machine
are carried out there will be several
speakers Of the next house at Harris
burg. It Is reported that the bosses
have been liberal in their pledges to
ambitious seekers who are willing to
give support to the machine in exchange
for the position.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

Two fellows were arrested Monday
for psddling pins without license By
selling the Pms they could earn enough
to keep body and soul together, but
they couldn't procure license because
they didn't have the prise. II they
besged they would have been arrested
II they rssorted to stealing they would
have met the same fate, and II they
did net work they would have been ar
rested for vagraney. The judge gave
them an hour to leave town. The
Highways are too muddy to walk on.
II they walk on the railroad track
they win be arrested. II they stay
they steal q rids the railroad company
will have them arrested. /. they stay
here they will be sent to jail, and if
they 60 somewhere else they will be
unable to keep out of Jail. There is
something wrong.-Missouri World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

Natives near Santiago do a land-ofiice
business selling relics from the battle
fields.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12
Spring Goods Are Here
"A MD
Spring Weather Is Coming.

We are ready for the change of the seasons Our
store is welflled with the goods you will need in few
weeks Our aim always has been keep ahead of the
times that why call your attention the necessities
OF sp1ng before winter has departed It's only few
weeks, however, until you will need something in our line
and IN the meantime you may the large assortment of
articles which have sale Those who are prepared to
purchase will have their choice of a
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

Alger has gone, and the New Yerk
world says Gage must go. The Dem
yer News wants to know why the
country should not get at the root of
the matter and demand that Mckinley
shall 60. Next thing somebody will
want to get further into the ground
and insist on the disappearance Of Mr..
Hanna.--Cincinnati Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

What would Christ think of ina
perialism? What would he think Of
Cecil Rhodes? what would he think
Of the english sluns, Of the English
paupers, of the English mfllionaires,
Of the Indian and Russian poverty and
famine, Of the submarine boat, the
quick firing gun, the melenite she'll
and the torpedos What weuld he think
Of the disgraeeful plots and intrigues
Of imperialists in Africa! What would
he think Of the dismembermen of
China, the slaughter of the Soudan.
the kidnapping of Finland, and Rudyard
Kipling's hymns?-London Clarion
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

Owners of plantations in Cuba refuse
= employ Spanish laborers
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

Watch the date on your paper.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

We do net accept Mr. Bryan as cur
leader and glory in sur leadership be-
cause he reflects our feelings. but be-
cause he has no feelings that are not
greater, above and beyond u.s. II there
were any man his superior, any greater
man, that man should be the leader of
the Democratic party today. It is be-
cause Of his great spiritual, moral and
intellectual personality because he is
a great all-around man, selected by
Providence to lead the people Of the
United States back to their own in
stitutions, that we take him as our
leader. Hon. George Fred Williams.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

The World finds in the story of the
great Frick-Carnegis suit "ene of the
most pitiful and moving tales of the
poverty Of the protected industries
that has evsr reached the public eyes.
Only a paltry $z1 200, 900 Of profits last
year, with q gloomy outlook for a mis-
cradle s43, 3,ooo, 900 this year! The Car
nsgie Steel company ought to go into
the shipping business and apply for
bounties to supplement it's tariff sti-
pends.-Nsw York World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-03-12

The Pennsylvania corporations last
year, having more than ons-fourth
more Invested than the New York
roads. earned more than a third mere
than they did, but paid In taxes-and
this is the point OF the Philadelphia
paper-less than one-third as much as
was paid by the New York roads. The
total taxes paid by the Pennsylvania
roads was s2,so7.sos. The taxes paid
by the New York roads was $8,543,5S7,
or sS,93S,97s more than was paid by
the railroads Of Pennsylvania.-Ph
delphia North American.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-01
Big July Bargain Sale in
Dinner Sets.

English Ware Dinner Sets, Rutland shape.
neatly decorated with green Grecian bordfi s..
sets contain Y 6-inch plates. II 6-inch plates.
IL Finch plates, Il deep plates, Il fruits, IL
individual buffers, Il teas, p!atters. COW
cred dishes. l covered butter pickle. 2
bakers. / gravy boat, sugar, crean-in
all liz pieces: Big July Bargain Price. 1885,.
shape. decorated with blue and green scroll;
sets contain II 5-inch plates. u 6-inch pla ties.
Il Finch plates. u deep plates, IL fruits,
u Individual buffers. IL teas. 2 plafters. 2
covered dishes. ] covered butter. / pickle.
baker, ! gravy boat. sugar. ! cream. l
bowl-in all liz pieces; Big July Bargain
Price, 5000.
English Ware Dinner Sets. Versailles
shape. richly decorated with clusters of wild
flowers and scroll. gold edge; sets contain
II 6-inch plates, II finch plates, II s-inch
plates, II deep coupe plates, Il fruits. u
teas, Il Individual buffers. plat,ers. 2 COW
cred dishes. l covered butter 1 pickle.
baker, ! gravy boat. l sugar, 1 cream-in
all liz pieces: Big July Bargain Price, 1895.
richly decorated with royal blue traced with
gold: sets contain II 6-inch plates, IL finch
plates. Il deep plates, IL fruits. IL individual
buffers, II teas. IL s-irich plates, covered
dishes. l covered butter. l pickle. l. baker,
j gravy boat. i sugar. 1 cream, / bowl .
piatter..in all liz pieces; Big July Bargain
Price. Sl5o0
Austrian China Dinner Sets, Pauline
shape, richly decorated with lavender field
Il 6-inch plates. Il finch plates u s-inch
plates. Il deep plates. Il fruits. l2 individual
buffers. IL teas. platters. > covered dishes.
l gravy boat, l pickle, baker. saiaa-in
all ile pieces: Big July Bargain Price. s195O
Thee. Haviland China Dinner Sets. Vim