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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
FISTICUFFS WITH A BUFFALO
Queer Bout in Which the Man Was Fer
tnnate Not to Have Reen
Killed.

In BULLET and Shot in Indian Forest,
Plain and HILL" Mr.. c. Z. NJ. Russell
relates a thrilling adventure which be
fell Col. c., u member of Lord Rob
erts' staff, while he was buffalo hunt
ing in India.
The colonel had wounded a buffalo.
Reloading as he ran forward, he was
disconnected when the animal charged
at him from behind a clump of BAN
boos.
Col. c. interposed a tree hetTeer
himself and the bull, who cut a piece
out of the bark with his horn as he
rushed by, and then turned and went
at the man again with the same re.
suit.
&c. then thought he would try and
reach a larger distant tree. He start
ed. but tripped over a bamboo hidden
in the grass, and fell prone, upon
which the bull overlook and did his
best to horn him. The beast ripped
the coloners garments. and at last,
getting his horn under him. tossed
him several feet and came and stood
over him.
"Col. C. now did a most unwise
thing. He sat Up and hit the buffalo
in the eyes with his fists and kicked
him on the hose. Fortunately the
bull left the man and went off.
1.-THE hunters knuckles were terri.
bly, skinned, and his gold ring was
battered out of all shape. This bull.
luckily for the colonel. did not be-
have at all as one would have ex-
pected. The battering of a mans feet
and fists would only enrage the ordi-
nary buffalo, and insure a terrible. II
not fatal, punishment to the man"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
E
Railway Magnates Put IN q BLUR a.
Fool the Conading
People,

The giant railroad combination In
evidently organized to fleece the public
and thus pay dividends on their wa
tered stock, not only at its par value.
but on the market price of various
stocks, many of which are quoted far
above par and greatly above the intrin-
sic value for which the roads could be
replaced. The great railroad mag
mates insist hal the combination viii
benefit the public and better the con-
ditions of the men employed, but this
is evidently said to fool the people.
Freights ave already been advanced
from 80 to so per cent, according to
the Washington Post, which says:
Prominent western merchants, all
heavy shippers of merchandise, are
preparing to call to account before the
interstate commerce commission the
heads of the various railroad combina-
tions and the Community of inter
ests" alliances of the trunk lines
throughout the country. The charges
are made hat following those move
ments of consolidation freight rates
have been advanced from 80 to so per
cent. through quiet and organized
manipulation of the various c.assifica-
tions of commodities. Behind the
movement to attack this scheme OF
freight advances, by applying to the
interstate commerce commission for
relief, lies the plan for a still more vig-
orous blow. The complainants intend
to demand that congress shall take a
hand in forcing the formation of uni.
form classification of freights which
shall be effective on every railroad in
the United States.
1t is encouraging to note hat these
prominent merchants" are to take ac-
ton; hitherto they have stood aloof
and left the burden of fighting the rail-
roads to the "grangers" and others.
Their plan of demanding coneresst to
give them relief is the only one that
will bring results, though it is very
doubtful if the coming r win be
found willing to pass any bill that will
really hurt the railroads. Nearly every
republican member will ride on a free
pass, not only for himself, but for his
family, when he comes to Washington,
and the general managers who have
granted him this favor of course ex-
pect protection and favors in return.
About one year from now the eau
cuses and conventions for the nominal
ton of congressman and of legislative
candidates who will elect United States
senator's, will be meeting, and then is
the time for those who want 10 curb
the rapacity of the railroad trust to
get in their work, and in 1908 some
thing may be accomplished.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
PITH AND POINT.

A wise aasn attends strictly to his
own business unless paid to attend to
the business of other people.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Twopenny Tube.-Hi, guv'nor,
there amt no station named On this
ticket" mo; all our tickets are
alike" "Then, 'ow do I know where
I'm going?'-Punch.
The Modern Version.-sI gave a man
my seat in the street car this morn
ing" said the new woman. How gen.
erous, dear!" murmured the husband.
"And he never thanked me, the brute!"
concluded the new woman.-Ohio
State Journal.
game of poker last night" Asa High
How remarkable" Jack Potts
"The amount the losers claimed to
have lost tailed exactly with the
amount the winners admitted they
had won."-Philadelphia Press.
Little Elmer-"Papa, why is it more
blessed to give than to receiver
Prof. Broadhead-"Because, my SON,
if you permit yourself to receive you
are compelled to give about three
times as much in return in order to
properly express your gratitude."-
Smart Set.
The Bright Side.-"It is said that
Holsters Will be extinct in 25 years."
remarked Hiland. "Oh, WE'LL" replied
Halket, who is very fond of lobster,
''let us not worry about it. Let US look
on the bright side. We may all die be-
fore hat time."-Pittsburgh Chron-
icle-Telegraph.
do you know" said the West end
lady to her pastor, "that the man in
the pew behind ours destroys all my
devotional feelings when he tries to
sing? Couldn't you ask him to change
his pew?" "Well, you see," "a the re-
ply, ST have a little delicacy about do
ing that, especially if I have to explain
the reason. Butt might ask him to
join the choir.'-Montreal Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
EnrIinh in Americn

Twice as many people speak Eng
fish in the United States as there are
On the islands of Great Britain. In
many respects American usage is near
er the English of Shakespeare and of
the authorized version of the Scrip
lures than that prevalent in England.
So far as numbers go, we have more
right to say what is good English than
the English themselves. To be sure.
the number of our writer's of the first
class is not yet equal to that of the
mother country. But we are compar-
atively a new country, and the lapse
of time win doubtless constantly less
en- the discrepagcy.-Louisville Cour-
'er-Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
Counting His Chickens.

Before I give my consent to your
engagement to my daughter, what is
your annual income?'
Counting everything, sir, about
$4,000, as near as I can tell"
"Yes-hm-and added to this would
be the $1,000 income which I prom
ised to settle on her, which would"
eyes, sir, yes-that is, if you don't
mind, I've already counted that in"
IN. Y. Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
ISAPPoiNTMENT.

Good Fortune in disguise,
Crept shyly to my door;
Want in her haggard eyes
Grief In the garb she wore.
How should I know the guest
VINO came so poorly drest?
With fear I let her in,
Who would not be denied:
No greeting did she win.
No welcome to my side
h unlimited guest,
Who stole away my rest.
But in the morning light
Another face was there:
/ saw a visage bright,
A beauty strange and rare.
My dear, deceitful guest
Ha put my faith to test.
o Joy and / are friends,
Who thought to be estranged:
Now Fate hath made amends,
And all the world is changed.
For since 1 knew my guest,
/ find her gifts the best.
IF. w. Clarke. in N. Y. Independent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11

1t is announced that up to the
present time the prosecution of Mr..
Nelly for the Cuban post Office frauds
has cost the government $4,000, and
he is as far from conviction as when
he was first arrested. How much
Rathbone has cost is not stated. It
is quite evident that the republicans
do not dare to vigorously prosecute
these men or they would have been
brought to trial long ago. The threat
of Rathbone "to pull down the pillars
of the temple. has evidently had it's
effect.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
According to the census bureau

"AccordlnB 10 the census bureau
report of manufacturing in the state
of Delaware, the workingmen have
not participated to any great extent
in the Mckinley prosperity, for we
are informed that the total wages
paid to 22,203 workmen was $685.
661. This would only give each man
an average of $412.72 a year, or less
than s7.94 a week, but little more
than n dollar . day. AS this in
cluded superintendent at high sal
aries and foremen and other skilled
labor, the ordinary man must have
received much lesa than n dollar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
SECRETS OF RECIPROCITY.
Split of Republicans ON the TnriG
Question Brings Interesting
Revelations.

The controversy that has sprung
up between republicans as to the
merits of protection and reciprocity
is good reading these days, for when
thieves fall out honest men may get
their dues. The American Economist,
the organ of the ultra pr~otectionists
is laying down the law with a high
hand. 1t is receiving some pretty
heavy raps in return but as long as
the trusts and protected monopoIfes
put up the money to make the fight.
doubtless the editor of the Economist
enjoys the situation and viii hit
every head that comes up to say a
word against its hackers. What
makes the controversy more interest
ing is that many facts that were
known but were difficult to prove are
now being acknowledged. For in
stance, it was well known that the
republican managers in the senate
were held up by the protected indus
tries affected and so the French and
other reciprocity treaties were not
ratified.
One of these protectionists writing
about the matter makes this plain by
saying: We invited the French gov.
eminent to make a reciprocity treaty
We told them that if they would re-
duce their duties upon some of our
products we would reduce our duties
on some of theirs. This invitation
was extended under the authority of
the Dingley tariff law, and therefore
was the act of congress as well as
that of the executive, but after the
executive had performed his part of
the duty congress repudiated the
whole thing because a few New Eng
land manufacturers of knit goods and
pinchbeck jewelry, and a few Cali
fornians who are trying to raise
French walnuts, feared that their
products would be reduced.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
Concise.

+You are all the world to me-" said
the baron.
II see,. replied his American fam
Gee; land you are of the opinion that
the world owes you q hving."-Les-
Lee Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11

M. de Witt, the Russian finance
minister, did not mince matters in
giving his opinion of Secretary Gage.
he said she cannot imagine that
MI. Gage would Intentionally mislead
the people of the United States, and
therefore he can only conclude that
Mr.. Gage is not possessed Of all the
facts in the case" In the meantime
further reprisals are limited at on ag-
ricultural machinery, but our mana
facturers must not blame Gage if
they r entirely blocked out of the
Russian markets; they must blame
the Dingley tariff. A prompt revision
of the tariff is the only hope of u
manufacturers If they want to do a
foreign trade.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11
Charity.

I~ndiscreet charity is better thar
chronic penuriousness. Chicago
Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11

Mr.. Dawes and his merry men
who look after the national banks
never to be able to discover
trouble until it Is so acute that every
one but the small depositor knows it.
If Dawes would pay more attention
to examining banks than to Illinois
politics to further his own ambition,
the public might be better protected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11

The Hanna machine in Ohio was
well creased and ran with lightning
rapidity roughshod over some of the
old war horses. Caldwell was with
drawn for lieutenant governor to pla-
cate the ~anti-saloon people, but Cox,
the Cincinnati boss, named another
candidate quite as Objectionable.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-07-11

The expected has happened in
Germany. The financial panic has
commenced and the BANKS are fail
ing, and yet business has been boom
ing under a high protective tariff,
with its concomitant trusts and plu-
koeracy.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
Fatal Accident at OakdaIe.

Michael Basinski, aged 81 years, died
on Monday evening at his boarding
house in Drfton from injuries received
that afternoon in No. collery, Oak
dale. 1t was Basinski's first day in that
mine, having given up his job in Drifton
colliery on account of his fears that the
poor rock in his breast made working
there too dangerous.
The deceased is survived by brother
and step-brother here and brother
and step-brother in Poland.
He was a member of St. Kasimers
Society and the Koscuisko Guards, of
Freeland, and Local Union 1919, United
Mine Workers, of Drifton, all of which
were well represented at the funeral
this morning. A requiem mass was
read at st. Kasimer's church and the
remains were inferred at st. AIMS
cemetery,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
Death of Rev. ireland.

Rev. John Ireland, retired minister
of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
died at his home in Eckley at o'clock
this morning after a short illness. For
many years, from 1876 to 1899, he was
pastor Of St. James church in that
town. In the latter year he gave up
active church work, owing to his age,
but continued to labor unostentatiously.
Rev. Ireland was one of those clergy
men whose broad and liberal views on
all matters pertaining to the welfare
and advancement of mankind won him
the respect of people of all denomina-
tions and he had the warm friendship
and esteem OF many not of his own faith.
The deceased was a native of Belfast,
Ireland, and during his life he was
staunch advocate for the rights of his
country and its people, and his ancestors
took IA prominent part in the uprisngs
of the Irish people against unjust and
cruel laws.
The deceased was aged ss years. The
funeral arrangements had not been
completed when the Tribune went to
DresS
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13

Have you noticed how different per-
sons look before making their toilet in
the morning, and do you realize that the
detraction is chiefly on account of the
hair? A well-kept head of hair adds
more to the attractiveness of a person
than any other feature. Therefore your
toilet is incomplete without "Luxura ="
1t not only increases the growth of hair,
but makes it animated and bright, and
thoroughly cleanses the scalp of dand-
ruff and all microbic diseases. OF the
many hair and scalp preparations now
on the market, "Luxura" stands with
out rival. 1t is the result Of twenty
five years study of the abest scientist
on scalp diseases. Write today for a
free trial package, enclosing &c stamp
Regular three months treatment. 81. 90,
sent postage paid, in plain wrapper, to
any address, with written guarantee to
do as represented. or money refunded
Boston Drug and Chemical Co., 596 Pei
ham Building, Boston. Mass.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13

And return via the Lehigh Valley
Railroad. On account OF the nangura-
ton ceremonies at Washington, the Le-
high Valley Railroad will sell tickets to
that point and return March l, 2 and 8
at the low rate of one fare for the round
trip. These tickets will be good to re-
turn to March s. inclusive, and will be
honored on any train except the Black
Diamond express. Stop-over allowed at
Philadelphia and Baltimore, by deposit
of ticket, provided ticket is used within
original limit.
For further particulars consult Lehigh
Valley ticket agents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
Objects to Cold Feet.

Alderman Donohue had curious case
before him yesterday. Thomas r..
Jones, who lives at Lee Park, a suburb
of Wilkesbarre, made application to the
magistrate for divorce from his wife,
Mary Ann.
In his bill OF particulars the husband
says as soon as winter sets in his wife
has cold feet and they remain cold until
warm weather. He says this works
great hardship to him as he is unable to
sleep at night, and in consequence he
cannot do justice to his work the next
day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
Went to the HOSPITAL,

August Zimmerman, of South Centre
street, met with serious injury while
at work in his breast in No. 5 colliery,
Jeddo, yesterday. He was struck in
the left eye by piece of coal and a
dangerous wound resulted.
MIR. Zimmerman left yesterday after
noon for Wills Eye hospital, Philadel-
phia, where he will receive treatment
for his injury.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
BREVITiES.

The funeral OF Patrick Gallagher,
the young man who was killed in the
mines on Monday, will take place from
the home OF his parents on Adams street
at 0 o'clock tomorrow morning. A
requiem mass will be read at st. AIMS
church and the interment made in the
adjoining cemetery.
Rev. j. b. Kerschner, OF town, de-
livered an address last evening at the
Twentieth Century convention held in
Hazleton Reformed church. His sub
iect was: The Necessary Cooperation
in the Twentieth Century Movement"
Hot temperance drinks, at Helpers.
The operation performed last week
upon Mrs. Robert Boyle, Of Freeland in
Philadelphia hospital, is believed to
have been a success and her speedy
recovery is expected.
All the necessary preparations have
been made at Lattimer to resume work
on Monday. The mules were taken into
the mines yesterday.
Gentlemen, for hats and cap. go to A.
Oswald. He has a nice variety.
None but union men will be given EN-
ployment at the Freeland brewery when
the plant begins operations.
Edward Steruer and Miss Clara Page
will be united in marriage at st. Paul's
P. NJ. church on the 2sth inst
The borough employees are suffering
much Inconvenience by reason of the
treasurer not having funds to cash their
orders.
Valentine Day tomorrow.
Millions of people are familiar with
DeWitts Little Early Rsers and those
who use them find them to be famous
little liver pills. Never gripe. Growers
City drug store.
A large number of books and maga-
zines have been received by the Young
Mems Christian Association from Rev.
John Ireland, OF Eckley.
Mrs. Robert Boyle, Sr., of Mahanoy
City, is dangerously i'll with an attack of
pneumonia and her Freeland relatives
have been summoned to her bedside.
Nanticoke relatives of Edward Flet-
cher have received notice that the young
man, who was serving as soldier in
the Philippines, died on December last
"When 1 was Frustrated with grip
and my heart and nerves were in bad
shape, Dr. Miles Nervine and Heart
Cure gave me new life and health. =
Mrs. Geo. Collie, Elgin, Ills.
Contagion in Pittston is spreading
rapidly. There have been thirty deaths
from scarlet fever and diphtheria dur
ing the past week. The board of school
control threatens to close the city
schools.
The body OF man believed to be that
of John S. Kendley, OF Wilkesbarre,
was found dead on a bridge OF the Cen
tra Railroad of New Jersey at Newark,
n. j., today. 1t is supposed he was
struck by train during the night.
Richard Thomas, celebrated basso,
died at Scranton yesterday, aged AZ
years. He was well-known among
Welsh musicians throughout the state
and no singer in Pennsylvania ever won
more first prizes at Eisteddfods. His
bardis name was "Llew Herberts."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS ADvERTIsEMENT

LNLECTION NOTICE.-Notice is hereby
" given that aC the election to be held on
the third Tuesday in February. 1901, being the
nineteenth day of the month, the following of
elected to wit:
One person for director to serve three years
from April |, 1901, whose residence must be
in that part of the district known as the
Weatherly or Middle district
One person for auditor TO serve from April L,
1901. whose residence must he in that portion
of the district known as the Mauch Chunk or
Lower district.
5. w. Gangwere,
Wilson 9. Caiupbell
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
Common Pleas Jurors,

The following citizens OF this vicinity
have been drawn to serve as jurors in
common pleas court on the dates pre-
ceding their names
March 1s.-John Gallagher, John ].
Welsh, Stewart Weiss, Foster; Edward
O'Donnell, Jacob Roth, Halle,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
Murderer Commits Suicide.

Ralph White, an aged prisoner in the
county Jail, hung himself with a sheet
In his cell last night. White shot and
killed his nephew, Joseph White, at
Sweet Valley, last October. He was
convicted OF murder in the second de-
gree and sentenced to fifteen years In
the Eastern pententary. He was to
be taken to Philadelphia next week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13

The history of the stage has not re-
corded the production of play equal in
religious motive to that of Chas. w.
Chase's dramatization of "Quo Vadis, -
with the single exception of the Passion
play, which in the judgment of many
Christians is too sacred for stage imper-
sation. No such sacrilige is attempted
in "Quo Vadis," although tho scenes
and varied incidents take place shortly
after the death of the Divine Master,
and one of the principal characters in
the play is that of the Apostle Peter,
simple, aged and venerable. If more
such plays were presented it would be
better for the stage in particular and
for tho world at large. "Quo Vadis''
will endure as a classic for all time, for
aside from its strong religious tempera-
ment it is one of the most moral, dra-
matte and interesting plays ever pro-
duced upon any stage.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
After Saloon Keepers,

Unlicensed saloon keepers in the upper
region are preparing to go out of busi-
ness owing to crusade against the
illegal sale OF whisky. Rev. w. H..
Williams, OF Pittston, is at the head of
the movement, and yesterday caused the
arrest of five dealers in Avoca, who
were fined severely.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
PLEASURE.

February 20.-Cantata, entitled "The
World for Christ" at p. M. church,
Fern street. Tickets, Is cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13

w. f.. NihelIs, Of ST. Louis, Mo-. who
was down with grip, is reported much
improved. He used DR.. Miles Nervine
and Pills.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13
THEATRICAL.

The next attraction at the Grand
opera house will be the famous comedy,
"Hogan's Alley" In every big city
where this whirlwind musical comedy
has played it has met approval and a
measureless degree of admiration. This
Is the third season and extraordinary
preparations were made to launch it.
1t is redolent of New York life, full OF
pretty girls, bright catchy dialogues
and the features that appeal to all
tastes. Little more need be said. En-.
ioyment is ahead, that is certain. Joe
kerney ana big company. including
Americas leading farce comedy stars.
will interpret it. That 1t will be greeted
with laughter and delight goes without
saying. See it on Friday evening.
t /
Under the auspices of St. PauI's Primi-
tive Methodist church, 1.-The Story of
OF the German Reformation" will be
given at the Grand opera house on
March Is and 10, under direction of Mrs.
Ii. f. Monroe, of New York city. Over
100 local people will take part in the
performance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-13

MY stomach was affected by grip and
| could eat nothing but crackers and
milk. | began taking DR.. Miles Ner-
vine and Pain Pills and the trouble dis
appeared. Mrs. j. Lindsey, Montrose,
MINI.