A TREATY FOR PEACE NO MORE WAR BETWEEN ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES. Itorattry Olney and Embassador Punnoe foto Reach an Agresmest For the Peaceful Adjustment of All Oar Differ ences With Oar British Brethren. WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.—The negotia tions l)etwecn the United States and Great Britain for a treaty of general arbitration, covering all subjects of difforcnce between the two English speaking nations, present and prospective, has advanoed to a stage of completeness far beyond what the public has had reason to believe. The purpose of Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote is to conclude the negotiations within the next three weeks. All of the substantial features of the treaty have been agreed on. From tlio present status of the negotia tions it is believed the following will bo the Important terms of treaty: First.—A term of years from the date ef exchange of ratification within which the treaty shall bo operative. Second.—A court of arbitration of six moinhers, three to be drawn from the ju diciary of the United States and throe from %ho judiciary of Great Britain. Third.—The submission to this tribu nal of all differences between the two na tions, now pending, or to arise within tho period of flvo years; this not to Include the Bering sea question or the Venezuelan question now before independent commis sions, but to include the question of tho boundary between Alaska and British North America. The completion of this treaty will mark an Important epoch In tho relations be tween the two English speaking nations, and, in tho judgment of those who have boon most Identified with Its oonsumma trton. It will be the most important docu ment of a peaceful character in the history •f their mutual dealings. The president made passing allusion to tho subject in his recent message. It hed been understood, however, that the main purpose of Mr. Olney was to reach an agreement as to Venezuela, and that, hav ing accomplished this, the larger question •f arbitrating all differences would require considerable time for Its complete develop ment. But the negotiations have proceed ed with surprising unanimity, so that those engaged in the work confidently believe that it will bo fully agreod upon and the signatures of the contracting parties placed to the document within three weeks. This will give fully two months for their con sideration and ratification of the treaty at the present suasion of the United States senate, and unless some unexpected obsta ele should arise in that quarter there is ev ery reason to anticipate tho treaty may bo made effoctivo bofore the close of the pres ent administration. At least this In the confident hope and the expectation of those most concerned in the negotiations. To 8ttlo All Disputes. Aside from the previously referred to points, it can be stated in a general way that the terms of the treaty are such as to "clear the hoard" of all tho vexatious question* which have arisen between the United States and Great Britain. These have been numerous in recent years, and some of them have threatened serious con sequences. But those familiar with th exact terms of the negotiations say that not one of those causes of friction will re main. Some of them are withdrawn from the operation ©f the treaty from the fact that othor methods of settlement already hare been agreod upon. This is the case with the Veuozuelan question, which, by the recent agreement pertaining to that subject alone, is committed to a special court of arbitration. Tho Boring sea claims are now before a commission created by special treaty, so that this, too, will not fall within the scope of the new treaty. Other questions have l>oen similarly dis posed of, and, considering them all, it Is said by those familiar with them that the Alaskan boundary will bo the only pond ing controversy likely to oonie within the atop* of tho naw treaty. The main purpose of tho treaty, howev •r, is to guard agutnst future differences threatening a rupture, and in this the ne gotiators believe that the terms of the in strument will bo such as to avoid all pos sibility of international conflict for tho future. All the negotiations have been carried on in Washington, and the signing of the instrument will occur here. Mr. Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote have borne tho brunt of the work, the lat ter executing the views of Lord Salisbury in such away as to expedite tho final nr rangement. Mr. Bayard Ms not taken part in the negotiation, although indirect ly he has contributed to the result. A Wllkasbarr* Tragedy. WILKKSBARRE, Pa., Dec. 10.— A tragedy has occurred in this city which is wrapped in more or less mystery. Last June J. H. Kclthllne, a carpenter contractor, a wid ower, advertised for a housekeeper. Mor ris Pope and his wifoanswered tho adver tisement, and a contract was entered into, and tho Popes were installed in Kelthllne's home. Mrs. Pope acted as housekeeper, and her husband paid his board. Bo far as known all parties got along peacefully. Yosterdny Keithllne got up at the usual hour for breakfast and was seated in the dining room reading a newspaper when Pope came into the room. Without saying a word, Pope pulled a revolver and fired a hullot into Kelthllne's head. Thinking he had killed him, Pope ran up stairs into his own room and fired a bullet into his own head. He died instantly. The doctors think Keithllno will recover. Largest Powerhouse In the World. BERLIN, Conn., Dec. 10.—Contracts have been awarded by the New York, Now Ha ven and Hartford Railroad oompany to Donald Cunnlohael of New Haven for the erection of a mammoth electric power houso here. The plans show that the pro posed electrical central station will be prob ably the largest plant of Its kind in thß world. At first the Mlddletown and New Britain branches will be operated by elec tricity, and the stations along the compa ny's lines will be lighted from this point. Maria Barberl Acquitted. NEW YORK, Deo. 11.—The jury in the ease of Maria Barberi, on trial for the murder of her faithless lover, Domenlco Cataldo, returned a verdict of not guilty, and the young Italian woman was dig charged. This was the second trial and in many respects was a notablo one in the criminal jurisprudence of New York. Jail Delivery In Ohio. MANSFIELD, 0., Deo. 10.—Oliver Crom woll of Luoas county, Charles Wherry of Franklin county and Joseph Dunn of Erie countjrA3£#pQd from the Ohio reformatory here. They were discovered by a guartl and at once pursued by a detachment of guards and a pair of bloodhounds Dunn Was afterword captured, Hflillim nTT have always shown an un-'l ■ ■nimimm , #| . .. vf/j l ' §h"3bl§ Specialties for tue Holidays! _ , in Fancy Work and IIS ill] - I j| tjl H/111PV Wfirlfl sterliD ß Sily 6r Jewelry. I ROCHESTER LADIES' FINE SHOES 1 QilUj llUlll! Mrs. J. MATHERS. HI [Q SOLB AtiKNT - Vs, J , | Boys' and. -ycntixs' * y>V> v / X\ j§|;.^~=r-- :r yVg Home-lade Grain and Kangaroo Calf Shoes. plete P stock of Rubbers ever° m //n Principal Holiday brought to Freeland. 1/ Mart ill Freeknd lor More ° VWH/B •■ MYr tuts .o .VIRS it L J.UIIT .D ottuinio., MJx7h\ °* ' * V f / Thim Tun Yniirs. \\j!K%JI T T / \ VI r Ij l XT MAIN STREET, W(/'M\\ <■&'./ YJI~ V ¥s)\S '/ T„.. I *L J | WJill! •'• 'J- U\Y JlllS, BELOW CENTRE. M V>gS F* ft Toys In Abundance! °\laB *- ■ ■ ■—JWaflgrN Ami 1 .Ti~,°7—\ - I MRRKT'S®™™® IfTwiTTlasijW'.l 1 CO We never had such a large stock lis Z J I ill 1 J 111 V I kJ *( Mo Main. R , .!• IYIjII JjJV, R , \SE we are displaying this year. IWOGS J ? Everything imaginable for the children's stocking*, and a great many £ Leading Jeweler (Established 1882.) fcj \ ~ floors IlllJ, containing the latest-and j\ things wblch will Interest the older people. For the little ones wc have H Centre Street .... Above Muin t\ handsomest products of the Toy- CO // Toys and. Tree Ornaments Jvl TT . , 3 \\ maker's art. // of every kind-all of them handsome and pleasing, marty of them useful and R IOF UI3HIOIIQS, W3tClieS ( CIOCkS W \\ // lasting. Prices to suit the times. For young men wo have M W \A The Largest Doll In Freeland // PipeSj Cigar Ho | ders> Smoking Sets AJ * D JEWELRY OF ALL KLXDS. \\ given away free—"fe e" n „ee ° n every ft* ""rehase. VI and other things, which make pleasing holiday gifts. For the older people, " ~ J j —f 7~. -' jT —~— The largest and finest line of • ' IP*" A !fl il Watches,Clocks,Jewelry rm I j at Reasonable Prices | "T"^ e choicest eatable for | assortment of useful things |j|\ viga^gip; 1 : I A Great Stock Skates, ||| ,^iiti H t Imt" I '' l ''' ll '~''''' ' • R^ NC ' ES ' ETC " j "PRICES ALWAYS REASONABLE, j 1 'MTIIVIIH 1 : :C2 V ™S? II ROCKERS - COUCHES ||%l ®wioe^\ HATS, CAPS, , | In the Grand Rush of Gift-Giving Wf Jp JsSMsa HnH \■> GLQ] ES, Etc. I j Do not forget the old folks or your married friends. Santa Claus will f(J \\\ Kir g ant siik^nan,lkerciiief. ,Many Varie- take good care of tlie children, while the duty devolves upon you to /II General Store. \V \ tie-suttabi. tor Monday i're.ent. Ij7| remember your parents and aged relatives. Make this a Happy New 'II U \ 7 (.' "*' i n S them with a big soft Rocker or a modern Couch. They* will he I Numerous Bargains for the Holidays 11 f I pleased and will bless you. We are carrying an extra large stock this I " ' I •'U in Clothing and Furniture. II "*• X 4V\ FRESH GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS. II / f/ I JAMES QUIGLEY |\ ™">™ ~ °™ // J offers to holiday buyers a \|jji C baaaohoiooimoof Birkbeck Street, // / 1 choice selection of useful 1 Wft confectionery j Bo thHoberto,.. ?oA C J e f m Hardware All \W\ T niiLnnL'a andPruits. t sorts of presents for trades- VI liMllUaCll S „,,, #l^ men. A big stock of Fancy ft I KpeciaUy for m lioMay. I vlfe'L \ "SLfXo f . riend ( s - .Skates, m Loys ml M •VlfimiM Closing out entire stock \ Pocket Knives, for the boys. Si S • & j W |\#| | r I 'XT Cof Clothing, Cents' Fur \ FULL LINE OF STOVES, HEATERS AND jUIIS _ V\ I H| nishing Goods, Boots I A OtNtRAL HARDWARE. Jffl . jtll<l [ 91 OENTEE ST EEE iT f;l S A\,!"! gO A" ' Vt\\wk win v.* ai j r, / SrttM*® i' out ot business. A W3SHington 3nu Front s®l.| great opportunity to buy gifts in Hankerchiefs, Gloves. STREETS. iillil i 1 1 T Mufflers, etc. Everything sold below wholesale cost. || / aiU j j 1. Auction Sale Every Saturday Night.
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