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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10
COST H. o. ARMOUR $1,000.
A Bet Made with Reporter Which Was
Promptly Paid.

A Bet Made with n Reporter Which Was
Promptly Paid.
Some years ago despatch was re-
ceived by New York editor from
the editor of a Chicago newspaper
which had not reputation for spot
lessness, but which frequently pub
lished some startling truths. The deS-
patch gave the outlines of reported
Wall Street scheme in which the Ar
mours were deeply concerned, and it
asked the cooperation of the New
YORK editor in ascertaining the facts.
A reporter was assigned to this work
and he called upon the late H. o. Ar
mour, who was in charge of the Ar
mour interests in this city.
When the reporters errand was
stated Mr.. Armour was furious. He
denounced the story of the receipt
of such despatch from Chicago as
a lie, and the reporters errand as
part of some malicious stock -jobbers
scheme to affect the Armour proper
ties. The reporter replied that when
he said that such despatch had been
received at his office, he meant en-
actly what his words Indicated and
he requested Mr. Armour again to
tell him something about the story
the despatch contained, or to say
whether that story was false.
But Mr.. Armour wouldn't do it. He
only inveighed against the reporters
chief and repeated that that gentle
man had not received any such tele-
gram.
''lll bet you $1000," Mr. Armour ex-
claimed, that your editor cannot
show me such a despatch, and you
tell him sou
Mr.. Armour" was the reply, Il
do not carry $1,000 or a check book,
but if you will hold that bet open 10
minutes | Will go out into the street
and come back here and take it up
with cash. 1t will only be necessary
for me to see one of my nearby
freinds."
Mr.. Armour mellowed somewhat af
ter looking intently at the reporter
for moment. Then he said:
Your word for it. The bet is
good"
ne reporter went BACK 10 the
square of the printing houses and
recited his experience. He also made
strong request to be permitted to
teach Mr.. Armour a lesson, as he
put it, not by printing anything about
his experience, but by showing him
the telegram and forcing him to pay
the bet. The request was granted,
and when Mr.. Armour saw the des-
patch he turned and wrote a check
for $1,000 forthwith and handed it to
the reporter. Then he said that the
despatch lied. And at any rate the
reported scheme did not materialize
in Wall Street.
From that day Mr. Armour was a
constant friend Of the reporter, and
in turn had a friend in him; but no
fiery denial of the genuineness of his
errands ever again met the newspa,
per man in Mr.. Armour's Office, and
he had often to go there.-Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10
SPORTING BREVITIES.

The Yale football team earned SOS.
500 over expenses.
The University of PENNSYLVANIA
crew has been invited TO compete at
Henley.
The Queens County Jockey Club has
increased its capital from $4,000 to
100000.
Lasker and Janowski have played
drawn chess battle at Manchester.
England.
a worlds championship pool tourna-
ment will be held in Syracuse, N. Y.
during the early part of February.
Robert p Herman. of Alder Creek, n.
Y, has been elected captain of the
Harvard football eleven for next year.
Schaeffer, the swimming champion
of America, may go to England and
try for worlds records against Brit
ish swimmers.
Marksmen met ut Il banquet in New
York City for the purpose of dcvising
some plan TO revive The civilian inter
est in long range shooting.
Peter Golden, The Irish champion.
won the siX-day go as you please walk
ing match, at Rochester, n. Y, with a
record of 3d. miles and ten laps.
1t is charged that some of the Amer
lean athletes who recently competed
abroad asked for and obtained ex-
pcnses for their appearance at games.
Jocob Schaefcr won the internation-
nj billiard championship by defeating
George Slosson by n score of 400 TO
300, in tournament ut New York
City, at eighteen-inch balk line, one
shot in.
1t is reported that Henry Spencer,
until recently regarded as one of the
greatest jockeys in America, will have
to abandon the saddle and 20 to Ari-
zona TO fight Il bad case OF incipient
phthisis.
New York ra"e-goers paid the enor-
nous sum of s., 571 $50 to see the races
last year. Consequently the six rae
ing associations paid five per cent
tax, or S12S,5Sl.50, to the State. Agri-
cultural societies beaefit BIZ this tax.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10
P N U So, '01
Capsicunl 'Vaselin.e
Put up in Collapsible Tubes.

Substitute for and Superior to Mustard any
other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate
skin. The pain allayins and curative qualities of
this arti lie wonderful twill stop the toothache
a. once. and reliove headache and scatica
We recommend it the best and safest external
counter-irrtant known. also an external remedy
for pains in the chest and sto mach and ali lie,
Deuralgic and gouty complaints.
trial will prove what claim for IT, and it will
be found to be invaluable in the household. Many
people say Tt is the best of all your preparations"
frice. cents, at all druggists, other dealars
or by sending this amount to us in postage stamps
We will send you tube by mail.
No article should be accepted by the public unless
the samo carries our labs. as otherwise it is not
genuine.
CHEESEBR0UGH MANUFACTURING Co.,
IL St.te Street, New York City.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10
A Novelty in Carpet Cleaning.

The American ambassador remarked
at a banquet the other night that many
good ideas which had benefited man
kind had their origin on the other side
of the water, and il cleaning carpets
without either taking them up or fill
ing the surrounding atmosphere with
dust comes under the same category,
our American cousins have benefited
the human race once more. A ma
chine which deals with carpets in this
manner was used at the Empire the
atre of Varieties. Compressed air is
used to blow the dust out of the car
pet, and the machine is so contrived
as to imprison all the dust in bag.
When the carpets are thoroughly
cleaned the compressed air current is
Charged with disinfectants, which thor
oughly impregnate the whole floor The
machine was afterward used for the
purpose of cleaning the chairs and
lounges of the theatre-London Chron-
icle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Fow's This"
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Il. J. CHENEY & Co, Props. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known F. J. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
feotly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any oblisa-
tion made by their firm.
WEST Il TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALD1Ha, KINNAS & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catorrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price. 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
; The cost of painting the Tower Bridge,
London, is $4,000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

There are $50 clocks in Bucking,
ham Palace, and it is a work of no
small Importance to keep them all 60
ing. Some of them are as old as the
time of Louis XVI, and the works are
still in good ordir. The King does
not like a useless clock, and when the
works of an antique timepiece are
worn out he has them replaced with
now CDeS.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10
JerusaIem's Ancient Water Suppl,

The aqueducts and reservoirs of
Jerusalem show that there was
abundant provision for running water
in the ancient city. Within the last
few weeks they have brought again
into the service of the city, which for
many centuries has been dependent
upon small accumulations of rain
water. The water is piped from Sol
omon's pools, nine miles south of the
city, drawing water from the sealed
fountain mentioned in the Song of
Solomon" 1t is a deep subterranean
spring. which flows through an arched
channel to distributing chamber.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Hungarian vineyard owners are re-.
ioiced at the routing OF the phylloX-
era, and they expected soon to be ship
ping their fiery wines to all parts Of
the world again.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAsoARETs help nature
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back. Cas-
cARErs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has q. C. c.
stamped on it. Beware OF limitations.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

A Christmas Dinner That Was Not Eaten
Because OF indigestion! This sorry tale
would not have been told if the system had
been regulated and the digestion perfected
by the use Of Natures remedy, Garfield Tea
This wonderful Herb medicine cures all forms
OF stomach, liver and bowel arrangements.
cleanses the system, purifies the blood and
lays the foundation for long life and con-
tinued good health.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Electric currents from lightning, of
10000 volts intensity, have been
measured while passing down the con-
ductors of the Eiffel Tower.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Each package Of PUTNAM FADELEss DYE
co.ots either silk, Wool or Cotton perfectly
at one boiling. Sold by all druggists.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Grade crossings in Europe are unknown.
Most things grow smaller as they are
contracted except debts.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

The largest cast bronze statute in
the world is that Of Peter the Great,
at st. Petersburg. 1t weighs LOO
tons.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

FITS permanently cured Nofit or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 80 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. Il. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST., Phila. Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Cleanse the system, purify the blood and
regulate the liver, kidneys, stomach and bow
els with the Herb medicine, Garfield Tea, in
suring health and happiness for tho New Year.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Mrs. Winslow' 3 Soothing syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces inilamna-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

1t takes a wise man to get others finan.
cialiy interested in a fool scheme.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

A barrel of gasoline confined in cellar
has twice the explosive force of a barrel of
gunpowder.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

There are three telephone circuits be-
tween New York City and Atlanta.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

When a man is dropped for non-payment
of dues he is generally broke.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10
Wish All a Hnppy REV Year.

Happiness that comes with good health Ia
given TO all who use Natures sift, Garfield Tea.
This Herb Cure cleanses the system. purifes
the blood and removes the cause Of disease.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

The feminine surplus in Massachusetts,
is 70.39S.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

A remarkable soldiers home will be
that now building at Johnson City,
Tenn, where both Union and Confed-
crate soldiers in the Civil war and vol
unteers in the war with Spain are to
be harbored. This home will comprise
SO buildings, among them memorial
hall, a mess hall, chapel and a can
teen. They will occupy site a mile
and three-quarters long and three
quarters OF a mile wide in the heart
of the mountains. The grounds will
be laid out by landscape gardener,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken o.,
rs u cough cure.--J. W. O'BRIEE, 1922 Third
Avenue, NJ, Minneapolis. Minn., Jan. 6, 1900
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

The Queen of Roumania is a sue.
cessful lecturer. as learned as elo-
Quent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Australia has more than 1000 news
Dopnrs
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10
E0w'F This q

A friend in need is friend-who usu-
ally wants to borrow a fiver.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10

Sugar exists not only in the cane,
beet-root and maple, but in the sap
of 1877 other plants and trees.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-10
A Union Soldiers Home.

The man who knows the least shows it
the most
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
ELECTION CONTEST GETTING
 INTERESTING
Many Votes Cast for Goddess of Liberty
 Marie Head Leads.

The contss, f5r the Goddess of Lib,rtv Is now fairly on. The votes werS can vasssd last evening and Miss Marie Had has taken the lead, with Miss Maud E'- crest and Mrs. Mckenzie close behind. Nine names were voted upon and i4t votes east up Co tate. u will be seen that Vot CTS have not entirely followed the request Of those who withdrew, and to this con- neetlon th- committee hls decided not Co accept any decIInltIon, and the prizes ot- fsred by the merchants win go to the lady getting the greatest numbsr of votes whether she has declined or not or regard less of whether or no, she will consent Co represent the fair god sSs on lniepentents day,
 h addition Co the prizes already an- nounceI for the Goddess of Liberty oi- fsred by Ross-HIggIns Co.,, Kluimln Bros, G. Chslllnier and Kelly k Co., prizes will be given bv John Kllem. A. C. Easel. Wm. Britt, 2. E. Kern, E. M; Woodruff, 8. N BemeniS, and more Co follow. A member of ths committee sllt last night thl, there would be not less than sIoo woith ot priz Co go Co the 'ady getting the greatest number of votes.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
THE RAILROAD WITHDRAWS
 FROM ASSOCIATION
No Moae Through Rate Shipments Except
 By Special Agreement.

The White Pass route has withdrawn from the agreement on rates with the Alaska Steamship Association. This has been umorei about the streets for the past two days, and The Alaskan this morning Is ln a position to verify the umor as eol- rect. What effect thls win have with the psrm1nency of the association, will not be learned until the arrival Of the Dolphin today, when the different agents wlIl re- eelye advlees as to where thev are at.
 The Alaska Steamship Association Is composed of the Pacific Coast, Alaska Steamship, Humboldt Steamship and Cl- nsdl m Paefc Navigation Companies. An agreement was made thls year, the same as list, between the association and the White Pass route, to protect each other on rates. That Is, on through freight to Dawson from British Columbia or Soun ports a proportio ate rate would be made, the steamship companies receiving 80 much and the railroad so much. The rall- road further agreed to accept no through freight on the agreed proportion from steamers outside Of the association.
 When an opposition steamer was to be operated on the Lynn canal run that steam
 CT was at cnce n tlfed that no freight ol the p-ororlonate rate would be accepted by the White Pass, and back charges would no, be taken up. This latter mat Ter was tken Before the Canadian govern msnt at Ottawa, and the White Pass was some weeks ago notified that unless lt ae- espied freight from all steamers, lts ehatt- CT might be ln jeopardy. On top of this, the steamship association was vsrv much dissatisfied with thelr proportion on through freight, it averaging only from SC to s7 ton, whereas the local rate, Seattle 1 Co SSagway, averages sIo ton. Meet mgs have been held in Seattle for the past month between the association and White Pass oficills. Co m Ike a better adjust menl of this rale, and when the N. A. ' Ia T. Co.,, last week, placed freight ordsi with lhs association, the latter body sket the White Pass tJ m Ike better terms. A the Ottawa government had made a sort of threat, the White Pass, with lhe Sso- elatlon's request also staring them tn Che face, notified the association that it would withdraw from all agreements, and i'm medlately gave out word that freight from any eamer would be accepted by them al Sk,gwav. As lt Is now, ualess m itters
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

have been patched up. which are doubtful, the association will handle freight through to Dawson on two tariff rates. Seattle to Skagwav at association rites, and Sklg- way to Daw son on White Pass tariff, To- callv. The association steamers will not carry through freight on the former pro- porllonate rate, unless an agreement to that effect Is made with the White Pass on each shipment.
 'On top of this disagreement now comes word that on the 4th Of this month the Pacific Coast Company withdrew from that part Of the association agreement re- garding the issuance of passes. The P. C. stated that the old rule of giving passes to every Tom, Dick and Harry would not follow, but that some travellers were entl- t,d 10 reduction. The letter tO the as- soci tlon from the Pacific Coast stated that agents would have no authority to Issue reduced transportation, but that the same must be granted through the Seattle office only.
 This last information was received on the Princess May from passengers, but none the agents on the row, Messrs, Dunn, Kelly or Friend, have received the :lrcul rs setting forth any Of the above elreums,-nces.
 Many people around Skigway who have been aware of the umors have stated that the disagreement above mentioned would dIsiupt the association, but this does not necessarily follow, as the recent trouble betw cen the association and Santa Ana will bear out. or course other steamers may come on the run, and cut rates would then develop, but In the opinion of those posted this seems almost improbable, as the steamers new on ths run do not have sufficient business to send them north at -ll times loaded, and as lt costs money to operate steamers, none want to run up az inst a losing proposition from the jump 1ff,
 As all those In transportation circles know, the passenger traffic does not keep the steamers running, and from present ln- elections there promises to be no freight buslnefs lhs year to even amount to that Of Inst year.
 Llter and more positive developments will undoubtedly be made known on the arrival of the Dolphin today, and itil thel surmlses Of . general cut rate war are are useless.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
MAPS OUT
White Horse Copper Prop
 critics Shown on Paper.

The Daily Alaskan Is ln receipt of a map of White Horse and the adjacent COZ per belt. as compiled by H. G. Dickson, Dominion land surveyor. The map Is comprehensive ln lts scope, showing the location of more than 2jO claims and grants, and lntlutes territory nlnspIles by fifteen In area.
 While there Is shown to be about 200 claims upon which assessment work has been performed, the number shown at the recorders office to have been located is over 900, thus leaving over TOO claims V Whleh have been allowed to lapse, prlnel- pally by non-presldsnts. None of this ground, as Is eisllv understood, was al' lowed. voluntarily, to lapse. The open ground between the groups and all or nearly all interstces between claims were, until recently, held as claims, and the in- ference Is thlt an ground not shown on the map Is open for relocation, and may in- clude some very good property.
 Besides mineral lands, the map shows all lands In the vicinity, on the west side Of the river on which title has been ap- piled for and also shows the river, the w.. P. X Y. Rv.. and the approximate posi- tion Of all trails.
 The map Is an excellent production and can be seen by those Interested at the Daily Alaskan oficu.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
IN TROUBLE AGAIN
Spanish Poto Accused With Using
 Gun.

A warrant was sworn out vesterday by E. A. Klatt, accusing Peter Bertanlo, whose name out of court Is Spanish Pete" with assault with a deadly weap- on. Klatt and Pete have disagreed as the ownership of a certain piece of Dvea real estate. Klalt was moving onto lt Mon day. and Pee took exceptions to his ae' tivltv and Invited him tolnOve and Pete emphasized hls request With a good sized revolver. Pete will be arrested and brought from Dyea today,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
Th. vote to dats Is as follows:

The committee was out yesterday and secured addt onll contributions, the fund now standing at more than $500 with more to hear from.
 The order has been placed for the large hangers, which will be posted at Juneau Douglas, Treaiwell, Hlines, Chilkoot and other Alaskan points, and at While Horse, Atlin, Discovery and other points along the railroid
 Tn. Sports e mmittee will have its list Of prizes fxed by today and the official program will be out ln a few days.
 Msssrs. Kelly aud Chealander ot the committee will go to White Morse,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
LOWER YUKON MAIL TO
 COME VIA SKAGWAY
This Route Chosen Because the St. Michael
 Way was too Venturesome.

lt has come to be realized by the United States postal authorities that the route via St. Michael Involved too many delays. and TO doubt the mines on the lower rIvsr wlll be glad at the improvement Of thsIr mall service.
 On June Is the first mail will leave Dawson City for lower river points even as far as St. Michael,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
EETWRD rs

The United States postal authorities have decided to abandon the &. Michael route for the delivery Of mall on the Lower Yukon, and hereafter all United States mall destined for lower river points will be shipped via Skagway and Dawson. The first batch ot such mall for early delivery left Seattle for Skagway on the Farallon, and it will be rushed through to Dawson as rapidly as possible.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
Telephone Installed

Dr. N. F. Hall announces that he has had telephones pl iced In hls residence and office and that he may now be called al any time, Ills office number Is 2I, and his residence, Io2.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
FishinE ExoursiOn

The Pe,rel wlll give a fishing excursion next Sunday morning, Co Chllkoot, the weather permitting. She will leave Skag- way at $ a m. J' F' lompt ms
 6IO-G
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
Dolphin Duo Today

The Dolphin Is due In port this after. noon. Having a three days clean up for passengers out Of Seattle, she should bring North a good load.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

No matter what your want may bel you want to buy or want to sell-Ihe ad- vertsing columns of the Daily Alaskan will bring the desired results.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

Hotel Leland Si5 7nd Ave. Phone Red 37oI Only three blocks ircm depot and wharf. Rates soc 75c and sl %. c. T. Olds. Seattle, Wash.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

For good laying hens. go to Bosworth x Aggers, They have them In any quanti- ty. Broadway, near Sixth avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

"All the news that's ft to print" pub lished In the Daily Alaskan Send In vour ubsdiptlOn now. Phone TO.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12
Now Goods

A swell upAo-iate line of goods arrived on the Cottage City for the American TailorS. o-o-S
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

Best b ilhs in the city at the Principal a1rber Shop. Opposite Board of Trade
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

Fresh hsh in any quantity at Peter Maisen's, Seattle wharf.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

Spring chicken at the Pack Train res taurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

Spring chicken at the Pack rraln res taursnt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-12

Fresh taay daily at the Boss Bakery.