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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-07
HUMAN LIFE.
BY AUBREY DE VERB.

Sad is our youth, for 1t is ever going,
Crumbling away, beneath our very feet;
Sad is our life, for onward 1t is flowing,
In current unperceived because SO fleet:
Sad are our hopes, for they are sweet in
sowing,
But tares, self-sown, have overtopped the
wheat;
Sad are our joys, for they are sweet In
blowing;
And still, oh! still, their dying breath is
sweet.
And sweet is youth, although it hath bereft
or that which made our childhood sweet
er still;
And sweet our life's decline, for 1t hath left
nearer good to cure an older ILL
And sweet are all things, when we learn to
prize them
Not for their sake, but His who grants them
or denies them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-07
HUMOROUS.

'Her face is her fortune" "Well,
she wouldn't be very rich if she were
two-faced."
She ran into my arms once in a
dark hallway" THE hallway must
have been dark"
Little Girl (after seeing many queer
beasts at the zoo)-"But there aren't
really such animals, nurse, are there?"
DO you really believe that all men
are born free and equal?" We'll, yes; 4
except that some grow up to be equal
to hundred others"
'What do you expect to be when"
you become of age, my little MANI"
asked the visitor. "Twentyone, sir"
was the bright ones reply.
Tommy-Did you ever hear of a cam
ell going through the eye of needle?
Bessie-Yes, an l bet he got caught
half way an that's what made the
hump.
well, why don't you say some
thing?" asked the angry woman, after
her long harangue. MY dear" replied
her husband, meekly, nothing remains
to be said"
Intervlewer-Howd do you account for
your love of music? Drum Major-Well,
when me father was young he was a
furniture remover, and wan day a
pianny fell on him.
Kind Lady-And you consider that
you were born lucky? How can you
think that when you can never find{
work? Breezy Ben-That is the very
reason why | think so.
This necktie' said the salesman,
speaks for itself" Speaks for it.
self?" repeated the customer as he
took in the loudness of the design:
Il say that it positively yells."
"TIe was around trying to collect
his bill again, l hear" Yes, and l
told him he could take it out in trade"
"And wouldn't he do that?" Not ex-
actly; he seemed to prefer taking it
out in trade"
Jack-I was cunning enough to liber-
ate mouse before kissing her. Tom
"A mouse?" Jack Yes, because l
Enew she was going to scream and
when her father rushed in | pointed
out the mouse.
Bridget" said the absent-minded
author, Il can't have that cat in the
room if it continues to yell so. ChasS
it out" "Yes, sor; but yell hov toI
help me, SCR" why, where is it?"
"Ye're sittin' on it, sor."
80 Jack deliberately kissed you last
night" commented Miss Antique Sc
verely." well, I'd just like TO see any
man try to kiss me-" why not Sc
lect a near-sighted man and wear a
VEIL" naively suggested the sweet
young thing"
Pa-How did you get yourself in this
condition? Fighting again? Willie
Yes, sir. Didn't tell you not to fight
any more when l caught you fighting
with little Tommy Green?" mo, sir;
you told me not to fight with boy
smaller than myself"
do you see that man with the
brown beard?" whispered the girl in
the ping-pong tie. We'll, he fills me
with bitterness" "Ah, an old flame?"
spoke her dearest friend. mo, he is
our family physician, and since weI
moved in the suburbs he forces me to
take quinine."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-07

There was once big, discontented
beetle. He had no pretty colors on
his wing cases, and the wings them
selves, folded beneath, were too small
to hold his heavy body up for any
length of flight. All day he burrowed
in the earth and decaped leaves and
at night he crept out to envy the fire
flies.
"Oh" he sighed, what happiness to
ry about in the warm air carrying
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-07
FAIRY STORIES.

All, how we used to like the dear
Old fairy tales our mothers told;
Although we knew they ne'er were true,
We used to gladly hear them through,
We loved the gentle Princesses
And Princes brave and bold
We heard them DER and DER, but still
The stories ne'er grew old.
All, how we like to hear the dear
Old fairy tales sweet women tell;
Although we know they can't be true,
Still, still they thrill us through aHa
through
pretty woman's flattery
Still makes mans bosom swell;
He knows tits but fairy tale,
But oh, he likes it well.
Chicago Record Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-07
India's Many Holidays.

Cawnpore has the proud satisfac.
tion Tor otherwise) of knowing that III
has more bank holidays than any
other big town in India. Omitting
Sundays, Cawnpore last year had 33.
Bombay &c, Calcutta "a and Madras
20 official holidays. The amount, as
far as Cawnpore is concerned, is
thought excessive by many for busi-
ness reasons,--The Bangkok Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-07

Miss Thirtyodd-I want to give my
fiance a surprise on his birthday.
Can't you suggest something?
Miss DeFlypp-Well, you might tell
him your age.-Chicago News.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
THINKS KOCH
WAS KILLED BY
ELECTRICITY

Coroner Hoye this morning made
a .oatfnortefn examinations Of the re-
mains OF Fred Koch. who was y@ster-
day found dead under the Seattle
Electric Co.'S power house. on Mayn-
ard avenue. near Charles street. Al
though the Erostmorteu has not been
concluded. the coroner stated this
afternoon that the Indications are
that the boy died from an electric
shock.
There are no marks Of violence on
the body. except a slight brulae un-
der one OF the eyes. which IA thought
to have been inflicted before death
occurred II IL stated. however. that
he may have been fatally shocked
and still no max left on the body.
When examination Of the stomach
Is made by Dr. forics. the cause Of
death viii be definitely known.
With a boy named Jack Smith.
Koch was playing under the power
house at the ca0ner Of Maynard ave-
nue and Charles street. Suddenly
tire smith boy uttered n cry and CALI
"a 20 several OF the employees Of the
Electric Company TINT the Koch boy
aas dead. Then he ran awny.
An investigation revealed Fred
Koch lying dead under the building.
Al that time no cause could be as
signed for the tragedy. although
there were some who thought that
he had been eiectrocuted. In the
dead boys pocket were found several
pieces OF copper that he had picked
Koch was ~ years Of age. and iiv-
cd with hi parents at zoos Tenth
avenue His relative are well
known German residents Of this
city
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
GEORGE LOOKS
LIKE AN ANGEL
but HE'S NOT

peurnis Stegsrt. n brown eyed.
small boy. who looks almost too coed
10 live. was taken TO the reform
school today BY Deputy sheriff BERN
er. The taking was much to the sat
isfaction Of his nsighbofs atRalnier
Beach. and his immediate family,
with thc exception " fond mother,
who thinks that Ter small son IA
much misunderstood.
During the Inst year young George
has become known 20 the police as an
incorrigIbie. lie Is not yet II years
old.
II WINS alleged In court that he has
n habit Of stealing everything that
he can lay hts hands on. THIS makes
him unpopular with the neiKhborH,
His last escnpade was 10 walk Sc
dafeiy up TO richly dressed woman.
snatch n pocket book from her hand
and dart into an alley. Deputy
Sheriff Nelson happened To see the
theft. and forced George 60 return
the property. The youngster wep,
angry tears. and said that when ne
grew up he was going 10 lick" the
deputy.
GeorRie's principal occupation,
Rainier Beach people say. has been
to steal eRFs and trade them on Mt
grocery stores for candy and cake.
This VIII he his second visit to the
rcformatory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
TWAS A SWEET
BUT COSTLY HUG
TO STEIkFALD

on complaint OF August Stcinfaid,
a recently returned Nome miner, Il
warrant was Issued from Justice
Cams court this morning for the
arrest OF Sarah Klnnaman. The
woman was taken IN custody last
night and gave her name to the po.
lice as Eliza Ishinei. She ia well
known In Seattle.
The story told by Stanfald to
Prosecuting Attorney Fulton Is a
pecrliar one and II alt OF his state
meuts are true. bold robbery WIS
committed. He says that he left the
seattle hotel last night after drink
ing "A bottle Of wine. He wandered
m FIRST avenue 10 a lodging house.
which he entered.
He was met by a woman of pre-
posseaslng appearance. Steinfald
saws the lady Rugged him until his
breath was almost taken away.
when he suggested that they have n
hottie Of wine together, nhe Rugged
him tighter stlll. Finally SHE let
him go and he started out to get the
wine.
when he wished TO pay for II he
found that 1910 which he had had
In his inslde coat pocket was gone.
lie reported the r1attcr 10 the police
and the woman was arrested by Of
fIoer Newman. She was formally
charged with the theft this morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
AUCTION SALE

OF 90 head OF horses coming from
east Of the mountains. Every horse
or team IL broke. gentle to saddle,
driving. and working. Any horse or
team that IL warranted BY the auc-
tionear and agreed upon the time az
stated. aud " not found a. repre-
scented. money VIII be refunded when
horse Is returned. namely;
one matched team of grays, weight
gy00 lbs. one matched team Of bays.
weight 2fOg lbs; one team gray and
brown. weight $500 lbs. one team.
iron and bay. weight POO bs.; one
team matched bays. weight 2l50 lbs.
one team ball faced sorrels. weight
800 lbs. one team black mares.
weight about 100 lbs. single driver.
one brown gelding, weight 1900: one
hev 0eidlna, weight 1850. We also
have saddle and work horses too
numerous to mention and describe
We also have to offer one three
airing con tender grocery wagon, one
laundry wagon. two delivery wag-
ora. ore double express wagon, two
Democrat wagons. three road bug
e,ea. two top buggieH. one mountain
ogagou. all above stock mentioned u
be soid 70 the highest bidder az pub
H. auction on Friday. oct. Slst, az !
~ m. sharp. 1919 Western avenue.
seattle. Wash. M. j. WALKER
Auctioneef.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
HE DOUBTED
HIS OWN EYES

one sailor aboard the British bark
Lord ElEin. which arrived last niEat.
opened hts eyes wide when he woke
up this morning and saw seattle
The sailor was Andrew Paul. an old
Yankee who was AZ this port last 20
years ago in the American ship
Ma jeatic.
Il never saw such a change In n
place. he declared today. when
was here IN ISIS in the Majestic
there was only one wharf. and We
had 10 Load our ship for san Fran.
elaco with coal brought 10 the vessel
In n one-horNc wagon.
There we're only q couple Of
saloons In the toen then. and not
enough houses 90 shake . Estet at.
In my world wide travels f'se seen
many a city spring M as ~ by magic.
but Seattle beats them ALL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
MARINE

American ship /. r. Chapman. Cap
tain kendeil. arrived from san
Francisco last night after n very
quick passage OF sir days. ard tied
up today at the Bread street dock.
she has been chartered BY the y. y.
and y. Co. so carry salmon 10 New
York.
Steamship Robert Dollar. Captain
Johnson. arrived from san Fran
cisco last night with a light list OF
three passengers and a stowawsy.
besides 10 tons Of general cargo.
The northern traffic has greatly
fallen off both from California to
Seattle ard from here 10 Alaska. No
more Nome boats are % leave shss
season and the Alaska Steamship
Company.s Dolphin. which sails 10
Ekagway tonight viii not carry more
then three or four pasNcnEurH.
Steamship Excelsior gaila To Naldsa
tonight with 20 pasEergers and a
cargo consisting of six steers. 20
sheep. 70 hogs. s.00o feet 81 lumber
and go tons % general merchandise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
lNEz WAS
KIDNAPPED

Inex-not fair inez, but Inca Perry.
coiored. OF Helena, Mout.--was yes
tordny kidnapped Within the very
shadows OF the king county court
house, and IL nov we'll on her way
back 10 that city for trial on charge
OF pocket picking.
BOT days a Montana deputy sher-
IN had been in Seattle attempting To
obtain the wonaus cXtradition. Late
yesterday afternoon. fuF about the
sixth time. inex vas released ON
huheas corpus by the superior court
and Immediate reafteated by the po-
lice az a fugitive from justice.
Al thin stage OF the proceedings
the Montana officer took the bull by
the horns aud fesoived apon a bold
stroke.
with the AID 81 Police Detectives
Lane and Adams. he hustled the
woman nnta closed carriage. In
spite OF her screaming. biting
and kicking. and hustled her down
town.
While I'd. Hawkins. her. lawyer,
was Fastening % secure another
writ OF hRbeAH corpus. she was
placed aboard an interifhan electric
car and taken 20 Auburn. There she
was kept concealed until nifhi. then
placed aboard an eartb9uud train
and hurried away tn Helena.
The kidnapping was winksd at BY
the local authorities. since the en- o
tradition papers were yesterday is-
sued at Olympia. though they had
not reached Seattle when the woman
was taken from the county jail,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
HOLD-UP

Patsy Donofrio was held up and
robbed at the corner OF Sixth avenue
and Main street last night and re-
Iieved OF Si05 IN bills. Mr. Donofrio
owns restaurant on Washington
street and had closed up the place
and was on hia way home when he
was confronted by two thugs.
The victim had just passed the
corner when one OF the two men
y no faced him stuck gun In his
face and told him 10 throw up his
hands. He did so and tho other
man went through his pockets Re
sides the money a small pin OF little
value was taken.
The victim did not recognize either
Of the men and IN the darkness could
not plainly see the face Of either.
although he does not believe that
they wore masks.
He reported tho robbery to the 20.
lice. The men handled him gently.
and after they had taken all Of his
money. vanished An yet there ia no
clue to their identity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
FIRST TINE IN SEATTLE

That q sheet music and music book
business has been put on the mar
ket at leaH than cost to close out en-
tireiy. Teachers dealers and every
body taking advantage Of this rare
opportunity by laying in "A supply
that win last them for years. We
are anxious 10 get this department
out OF the way as quickly as possible.
as We need the room for the piano.
organ and small musical instrument
business. and will therefore continue
TO sell all sheet music that retails
regularly NJ 3sc now at 20c. and that
which sells at 2bc is only f6c. and on
many pieces the proportionate reduce
ton In still greater. Choice new mu-
sic. vocal and instrumental. Sc per
copy. New standard instruction
books for all Instruments that retail
regularly al 81 now 16c to S5c; 9TH
ers that sell everywhere nj SLIPS now
only CSC. and those that retail for
81 now ssc. and hundreds OF others
reduced in same proportion.
Au mail orders for sheet music
must tfe accompanied with the price
In draft. money order or stamps. and
hostage at the rate OF 1e per sheet
far music md from Toe TO soc for
books. II too much is sent the ex-
cess win be returned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
BEFORE unnsAaD OF VALUES

In small musical Instruments OF all
kinds. Being greatly overHtoeked by
reason Of merging into our regular
business the large Winter a Harper
Go. and H. a. III. CHESHIRE stocks OF
small musical Instruments. sheet
music and books. both of whom We
bought out In these lines some time
ago. we are selling the same during
this great sale at less than half price.
on our regular lines we are selling
vioiins that retail regularly at from
tl2 TO SEQ. now offered AZ $3.50 TO
sis.E0. Guitars now only sa.e5 To 50
for the regular So and SIS instru-
mentA Msndoiins. little beauties
they are. that We are now dispostng
81 AZ from 1875 to $50 for the rcgu-
lar $50 and $3.50 styles. BauIos
that sell everywhere al $50 TO SIS.
now only stss TO fe.5e. Prices on
accordions cut 10 pieces. also many
lines OF strings and trimmings OF all
kinds greatly reduced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
TkVirWV Ordinance Shows increase
Inn EEEl of l-2M In City Rate
Heavy Reductions In Several of AAknr
the Municipal Estimates are IUHUE

AT the meeting OF the city council
last night the municipal tax levy
for 1905 was fixed at lan mills in
the old limits aud iiso mills In the
now. This IL an increase over the
levy for 1909 OF llL mills In
both old and new limits.
That the increased rate n due
largely to the decision OF the cam-
mitisc ON finance 10 appropriate
x,i.des.ds for parks and boulevards n
The explanation made by members
OF the committee. This was done,
Il 10 stated. al the urgent request OF
number OF heavy taxpayers IL
means that the park board viii have
from s6s.o0o to $4,000 TO expend next
year.
Reside the appropriation will be
about xsS 500 derived from 10 per
cent. of fines. licenses and fees coll
lccted. To be added TO THIS is So. 600
that will be in the city treasury 20
the credit OF the parks and bouic-
ward fund. but $4,000. interest due
on existing parks. IN charged BILE
against this total sum.
The ordinance reported by the
committee and passed without de-
bate makes specific provision for tho
expense 81 each city department In
Guiding the improvements 10 be pres.
ecuted under that department. pro-
viding they are 20 be paid for out Of
the general fund and not by bonds.
Needs SI.3s7.aa7
AggresatiuE all OF these expenses.
the total amount required for the
maintenance OF the city government
during 1903 ia estimated at tt.sss, =
sas.st OF this Il n expected that
Stse.eQQ VIII be raised from deiln-
auent taxes. fines. licenses and mis-
eellaneoos sources. To be added 10
this viii be tSi.s7dss. the estimated
nnappropriafed helance IN tho city
treasury. January 4. 1909. This
leaves q balance OF tIbs. sss Sc 60 be
raised by other means than taxation.
and $3.50. 1s1 ~ 60 be raised b taxa
ton.
In order 70 produce this amount
the lew OF ies4 mills in the old limits
and III mills In the new ilnnita IN
necessary.
A notable feature about the estf-
mate Of the money 10 BE- raised by
other than taxation n that ssls 600
10 expected TO b. collected In fines.
licenses. etc. This states Chairman
kistter OF tho committee on police.
license and revenue. = tiaa ooo IN en-
cess OF that rsissd this year from
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
TITLE MUST
Be CLEARED
Council Authorizes Board Of Public
Works to Conaummste Library
Site Purchase

At the meeting Of the city council
last night an ordinance Was passed
inaffuetinR the board 81 public
works to eonHummnto the purchase
Of the George y. Meaeham block.
bounded by Fourth aud Hiftb ny-
cuuea and Madison and Hprins
streets for n public library site The
mayor ana controller are authorized
10 draw a warrant for 100000. the
purchase price. on the city treasury.
The ordinance provides that the
warrant shall not be delivered unti'
the presentation Of a proper deed.
together with "a certificate from the
corporation counsel that this deed
conveys 10 the city an absolute and
unelouded title to the property.
Recently the corporation counsel
expressed his diaapproVai Of the abb
EtrHct OF title because q there being
doubt ~ 10 Neaehain'g title 20 q
small alley waT eight feet I'm width
in the rear OF the old Kellogg resi-
dence. Mr.. Meacham states that
this matter. which was merely a
teohnieality. has been adjusted and
the corporation counsel II ready u
accept the abstract ~ title.
Corporation Counsel Gillian is out
Of the city today. and rs he has
given the matter hts personal atten-
ton, no one IN his office could con
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28

firm Sir. Meaehama statement.
A clauRe IN the ordinance passed
last night provides that Mr. Meacn-
am shall De required 70 remove al
buildings from the block within ~
days after the delivery Of the dsed.
II WAS first thought that The CITY
might purchase TIM Old hcHapkht
home ana use II az "a temporary
library building until the completion
Of the neW building. but this was
later deemed inndViHahle.
The proceeds from the sails q the
500 006 library site bonds 70 y. W.
Harris A. 90. Of Chicago are now IN
the city, and II the deed and accom-
pauyiuR certificate from the corpora
tion counsel arc ready for denfery
within the next few days the SAFE
viii probably be cOnsummated ~
the next meeting Of the board OF
public works
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28

watch and chain the thief thought
he could use also The watch ana
chain are Of heavy Eold and very
valuable. When the thieves bnd
taken all that they wanted, which
included everything that he had.
they let him go.
This morning D.gneau appeared
ne the police station and there told
his story 20 Detective fsurck.
Degnehu'H first experience In se-
nttle waE a strenuous one. lie start
vi out that night with 1920 and
ended up without a cent. The money
lasted just one night, but IN that
limited space Of time he purchased
wine for every man aud woman be.
low Yeaier way who cared to drink.
After the coin had disappeared he
complained 20 the police that he had
been robbed by the Young women IN
y house o. ill-fame. conducted by
Lila Young.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28

This wonderful bargain period sur
passes anything ever before ap-
preached b. any deaier In the North
west. and all who fail TO avail them
selves Of lie advantages viii certain
ly have occasion 20 regret IT, The
remarkable price reductions apply
TO the entire line OF Chickering A
f,ers. kimbali. cabie. Psase. -. :.
Johnston Co. Him. and others.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
PIANOS AND kimeALL ORGANS

Thoroughly reliable new pianos
now only sfs5. 1900 10 1870. instead
Of ts15 10 1875. some going as low
nH sfsi.
Every instrument guaranteed 10 be
exactly as represented and warrant
ed by ourselves and manufacturers
In every way for a term Of years.
Don't put this matter of. but come
in AT once. A small payment In cash
and q few dollars month. secures
one of these bargains.
One price 20 all alike. and all In
strunnents marked IN plain figures-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
BIG TURNIPS ARE
GROWN IN ALASKA

Secretary Meikie Of the chamber
Of commerce. this morning opened
up q box 81 vegetables grown near
NaideR. The garden truck In 10 be
used tomorrow afternoon by Mayor
y. 4. steele Of vafdeH TO Illustrate his
address before the chamber. IN Al
- ska. Mayor Steele will spend con-
siderable time In discussing the agri-
cultural possibilities of the north. a.
we'll an It's mines.
The vegetables include two ttHnipa
of remarkable size. one OF them
measuring 20 inches IN circumfer-
ence. There are also rarsnips .ad i
ishcs. redfop Krnas measuring over
II feet In height. and fully matured
oats and barley.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
IN THE COURTS

Peter Hanson was divorced from
Julia Hanson in Judge Belrs court
this morning on grounds OF deser-
ton.
Richard Cockley. arrested by Pc
lieemnn Bunnell for the theft OF a
pair of boots, was sentenced to 40
days in jail by Judge George this
morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-28
LIZ COUNT TO
Be HEARD

The civil service commission will
meet IN the offices of the board OF
public works ~ 7s70 o'clock tonight
TO hear arguments on the motion for
rehrertnT made by Ernest II
Count. the ratroinan recently dis
missed from the police force on tho
charge - demanding and accepting
money from a Law breaker.
lie Count filed application for n
rev hearing yesterday afternoon.
setting as grounds for such new EVIL
sisnce and a doubt a. 70 the rewu-
iarity and legality % the recent hear
ing when chief Of Police Sullivan
was sustained In discharEinR Le
Count from the police fern tfnrnt.