WAR TO THE FIMOH. Meaning of Failure China's Pcaue London, Oct 18. —The Times has tliis dispatch from its Tien-Tsin cor respondent: "In an imperial edict Is sued from Pekin the government as sumes full responsibility for the pro tection of foreigners and denounces rowdyism. It orders the punishment of several culprits who assaulted trav elers and assures strangers that their persons and property will be protected, it -specially favors the misssionarles. "Japan having rejected China's peace overtures without a hearing, the war now will enter upon a chronic stage, demanding an appeal to the latent forces of China. The government is prepared, although reluctant to en gage in a protracted conflict. The party in power recognize, however, the urgency of radical military and fiscal reforms. The important question is. 'How long van the national cohesion bear the strain of a great war?' There is danger of a revolution which might be followed by prolonged anarchy. "The Pel-Yang squadron was not docked, but has been completely re fitted. however, and the magazines have been filled." Japanese Polities. London, Oct. 16.—A dispatch from Tokio says an imperial rescript has been issued convoking the Japanese parliament in extra session at Hiroshina. The session Is to last seven days and is for the purpose of discussing matters connected with the existing war which require parlia mentary sanction. At the time of the last parliament the various leaders were at swords points, but tho war has healed all differences and brought tln factions together, and efforts are making to have all the parties and factions represented in the new cabi net. None of the portfolios is vacant, but it is proposed to create new cabi net offices in order to secure the co operation of the former opposition haders. Among those urged for the new offices are the most active leaders of the parties which were opposed to t lie government prior to the war. These include Count Cliuma, Count Itagakl. Count Matsukata and Vis count Shinagawa. China Did Not Seek Peace. London, Oct. 16.—The Daily News has n dispatch from Tien-Tsin saying that China made no proposals of peace to Japan, and hence the report of their rejection is untrue. Honors to Strauss. Vienna, Oct. 16.—The celebration of the Strauss jubilee was continued by a grand reception, at which the com poser received a number of deputations and an immense gathering of Indi vidual callers. The reception began with a serenade by a chorus of pupils from the conservatoire, after which tlie visitors were presented to the waltz king. The intendant of the im perial theatres, the burgomaster of Vi nnn, the presidents of the various musical, literary and art societies, tho directors of the Vienna theatres and many others read addresses and pre sented gifts to the composer. Among the presents was a magnificent wreath <>f st-rling silver, presented by Mr. Rudolph Aronson on behalf of the American committee of which Mr. Aronson is the head, and whose object it was to provide a suitable testimonial on tlie occasion of his Jubilee. The wreath, which is sixteen inches in di ameter, has fifty leaves, on each of which is engraved the name of one of of Strauss' compositions. This mag nificent offering excited the admiration of all present. In his presentation speech Mr. Aronson dwelt upon the value of Strauss' music to the masses, its brightness, its melody, its dancing tempo, etc. To no composer, dead or alive, said Mr. Aronson, have so many hundreds of thousands of terpsi chorean devotees in America danced as to the entrancing strains of the waltz king. Mr. Aronson's remarks were loudly applauded. Herr Strauss In response said that he owed everything to his predecessors, and above all to his father, who showed him the way to musical prog ress. especially in the sphere of dance music. "My feeble merit," he said, "having only taken an enlarged form and broadened preceding methods, I feel that you do me too much honor. I am no orator. I have spoken enough." The applause and cries of "hoch" which followed the composer's remarks lasted several minutes. < i-ispi Pleased with Verdi's Success. Paris, Oct. 16 -Signor Crispi has sent a despatch to Fignor Verdi's friend and publisher, Recordi, of Paris, concerning the honors paid the com poser on the evening of "uti-llo's" first production at the opera. He says: I am ptoud that an Italian name is so highly honored in the great and sympathetic capital. I regard the event as an augury of fraternal af fection between neighbor nations. Blessings on th© art that has created tho opportunity. All honor to Verdi who opened the way across the Alps tss in Sage's office two years ago, and has i ordered a new trial. Herr Paul Llndau, in a cable dis patch from Dresden, says there is no truth in the report that the German government proposes to retaliate for the increase duties on sugars in the United States by abrogating the j treaty giving this country the prlvi- I leges of the most favored nation. SOME MONEY CP. Cash Slowly Superceding Eloquence and Literature. I New York, Oct. 10.—Captain Qlori, j Bob Fltzsimmons* manager, has post | ed SI,OOO, making the first instalment of Fltzsimmons' stake of SIO,OOO com -1 pleto. Fltzsimmons' original SI,OOO, j which he posted with the Heixild, was turned over to Philip J. Dwyer, the ; stake-holder, last Thursday. The next I di posit of $2,500 is due on December 1. Although Captain Glori posted the j money promptly he absolutely refused to sign the articles of agreement so long as the clause in regard to the Police Gazette championship belt was allowed to remain. Captain Glori pointed out that the belt had to be won three times before becoming the j absolute property of the winner. "Cor bet t." said Glori, "has never fought for the belt before in bis life, and a j reference to the articles of agreement I of the Corbett-Sullivan and Corbett- Mitchell fights will prove what I say. Notwithstanding till this, Richard K. | Fox proposes to give it to Corbett if he defeats Fltzsimmons, while if the latter beats the champion he cannot claim the trophy. Fltzsimmons, like Sullivan, has no use for the dog-collar, and he won't light for it. This is final. If Corbett wants to make an agree ment to fight for it he can do so, but no mention will be allowed to go in j the articles of agreement." j Captain Glori drew up new articles I of agreement and signed them, and a copy will he sent to Corbett. In the n .• w articles, which Captain Glori signed, no reference is made to the ; belt in dispute, and the stipulations in regard to the selection of a referee and the size of the gloves have been inod j ifled to read as follows: "The contest shall be under the Marquis of Queensberry rules; the ' gloves shall be of five ounce weight; j the other details of the contest shall be left to the decision of the Florida I Athletic club. The club shall name the I referee, but he must be satisfactory to ! both principals. Should either party fail to comply with these articles, the money then In the hands of the stake-holder shall be forfeited to the party which shall have fulfilled his obligations according to this agree ment." POISONED 101 l MONEY. Two Sisters Indicted for the Murder of Their Drot lier. Ballston, N. Y., Oct. 16.—Katharine and Elizabeth Nolan of Waterford, sis ters. aged 22 and 17 years old respec tively, were arraigned in oyer and terminer on an indictment charging them Jointly with murder in the first degree, in having on June 8. 1894, ad ministered arsenic to their brother John Nolan, with intent to cause his death that they might obtain and share a policy of insurance Issued by one of the low-priced assessment companies ./ii his life in which they were named as beneficiaries. He died June 13 from such poison as was determined by an autopsy made by direction of Coroner Stubbs. A drug clerk testified before the coroner's and grand juries to hav ing sold one of the sisters arsenic Just : before that date. The father, mother and a sister of the Nolans had died within this preceding eight months on all of whose lives they held similar in surance policies that were paid before John's death. C. E. Keach, counsel for the prisoners, demurred to the in dictment and also moved that it he quashed on affidavits setting forth t hat the evidence before the grand jury did not present sufficient facts to war rant that the sisters be held for trial. Justice Stover overruled the demurrer and denied the motion to quash. Mr. Keach then entered pleas of not guilty for each of his clients and asked that a date be fixed at this term for their trial. District Attorney Person opposed on the ground that the attendance of necessary witnesses for the people could not be; obtained at this term. On his motion the cases were put over till the January oyer. < hrist inn Convent ion. I Haverhill, Mass., Oct. 16.—At the i Christian convention the resolutions on church union, which was referred hack to the committee on Saturday, were taken up and after discussion were i unanimously adopted. The resolutions provide for an alliance with other ! churches of any denominations or body : of Christians, with the provision that I doctrinal tests shall not be applied to j members and that such an alliance shall not deprive denominations of their distinguishing names. A board of com missioners was appointed to confer ! ! with other bodies in the matter of ; forming an alliance. Actual Assets $<1,71. New York. Oct. 16. —The schedules ' in the assignment of Oliver Sumner ; Teall, who carries on the real estate | business at 309 Broadway, show liabil ities $110,936; nominal assets, $210,150; actual assets, $6.74. The difference be tween the seminal and actual assets arises from the fact that numerous : concerns in which Mr. Toa.ll held stock are In the hands of receivers, or have J forfeited on their bonds, the only ac- ! | tual assets, $6.74, oeing cash in bank. Mr. Teall assigned on Sept. 26 last to Francis Farquhar without preferences. Connecticut's Last Toll Road. New Haven, Oct. 16.—The last toll road in the state of Connecticut will through legal process be abolished in a few weeks. This road is the old Derby pike and is managed by the Derby Turnpike company, which has been in existence many years. Judge Wheeler of tho superior court has ordered the company to file an answer to a com plaint brought by the selectmen of the towns of New Haven, Derby, Milford and Hamden in an effort to close up the affairs and make the road free. Looking for the Train Robbers. Washington. Oct. 16.—The detectives looking for the Acquit* creek train robbers have left that vicinity ar.d gone into Maryland towards Marlbor -1 ough. Sunday they made a thorough search along the Richmond, Freder icksburg Potomac railroad tracks In that locality and along the river for several miles. Farmers were ques tioned as to whom they had seen in the vicinity and every effort was made to secure a clue, but to no avail. Rig Blaze at Oneontn. Utlca, N. Y.. Oct. 16.—The table fac tory at Oneonta was destroyed by fire. Loss, $50,000; Insurance, $16,000. Forty persons are thrown out of employment j by the fire. 'Keep Your Eye on These Prices! A List of Genuine Bargains in Clothing. $1.23 $2 19 uiii i 'i ico onij 51.Ji. i his is u suup. Ixi cliuup ut S4.UU. $1.98 $2.75 iiVi'** 1 'witVi'\vi.mioil'TirMiTl' iim'l u-i!?i i 1"'"!* noys pm.i] sutlni.tti> suits, with lung pnnts, well lai-Ki. sliilm' ■'!;;! little folks; only SUH; worth Don't eustfc.i.oo. ,ulwS Hoys' knee pants from 25c upwards. ® have also a line line ol men's suits at bargain prices, which we guarantee to be lower than the lowest. Come and see us before you buy. It will pay you. Remember the place. THE FREELAND BARGAIN HOUSE, Centre street, Five Points, .... Freehand, j OUR NEIGHBORS ON THE SOUTH. Ix the National theater of San Salva dor entertainments "veladas" were lutolj' given in memory of (Jen. J. M. Itivus and President Francisco Menen dez, who were the victims of the revo lution which brought the E/.cta broth ers to power, from which they have recently been deposed by another revo lution. IN Bolivia, the municipality of La Paz, one of the three capitals of the country, with Sucre and Oraro, bus for bidden a theatrical company to pro duce the drama entitled "The Tempta tions of St. Anthony," unless it was given under another name, as it was said to ridicule religion. IN Chill, Senorita Eva Onesada Aeha ran received in June the diploma of licentiate in medicine ami pharmacy after a brilliant examination by the faculty of Santiago. Two other young women, Senoritas Diaz and Perez, re ceived a similar diploma In I*B7, and were the first women In South America to obtain such a diploma. IN Buenos Ayresa new avenue named Le Mayo was opened to the public July ft. The municipal intendcncla, in or der to commemorate the opening, de creed that a copper medul should be struck and engraved with suitable in scriptions. The modal, accompanied by a diploma, wus distributed to all persons who had taken purt in the project. LITERARY NOTES. ONLY one of Ocorge Meredith's books has thus far been translated into a foreign language. This is "The Ordeul of Richard Feverel," which has ap peared in Italian. A NOVEL series which is to be brought out in London will he called the "I !u --neer," and will be concerned, it is said, "with the development of the New Woman." The title of the ilrst story will be "Joanna Traill, Spinster." Mil. STANLEY J. WEYMAN has com pleted a series of twelve stories, all dealing with the period of Henry of Navarre. They are to be culled "From the Diary of a Minister," and will bo published in the English Illustrated Magazine. A NEW monthly publication, Science Progress, has made its appearance in London. From the names of the ed- : itor's counselor's, announced on the title page, and from the first table of contents, it is evident that the maga zine will seek to cover the most ad- i vanced phuscsof investigation in chem- ; istry, geology, zoology, botany and other physical sciences. HOME HINTS. TOOTH powder is an excellent cleaner ' of fine filigree jewelry. TIIE fumes of a brimstone match will ( remove berry stains from the fingers; i or still better, use a little lemon Juice ! or ripe tomato. A LITTLE alcohol will do wonders in brightening gluss. Turpentine is ex cellent for washing sinks which have become dull and dirty. IN a long experience I have found j nothing that will clean brass so easily, quickly and satisfactorily as ft paste called puty-pomade. It comes in small tin boxes and can be had of leading grocers. RUHDEB rings such as are used on fruit cans, often becomo hard and brittle. They can bo restored by let ting them lie in water in which you have put a little ammonia. Mix in this proportion: One part ammonia and two parts water. Sometimes they do not need to lie in this more than five minutes, but frequently a half hour is needed to restore their elasticity. SHORT SERMONS. WORKING without a plan is a waste of strength. MEN are often gainers when they lose their money. IT costs less to be contented than it does to be unhappy. Too MANY people would rather have glory than goodness. IT is much easier to bo contented without wealth than it is with it. THERE aro too many people who don't know what giving means by ex perience. A COUNTERFEIT is always proclaiming at the top of its voice that there is a genuine. IT is a bad moral atmosphere where vulgarity passes for wit and humor, and men aro entertained by it.—Rum's Horn. When the Trouble Drgau. "Did you see the beginning of the trouble?" asked the judge of a witness against a man who had struck his wife. "Yes, sir; I saw the very commence ment of the difficulty. It was about two years ago." "Two years ago?" "Yes, sir. The minister said: 'Will you take this man to bo your lawful husband?'and she said: 4 I will.'—Aim Sweet, in Texas Siftings. Subscribe for the TRIBUNE. BASE BALL RECORD. Some Stut IHUCA of the Gam EX Flayed in 1 1804 by the Tiger** Club. I The last game of ball was played here ; on September 23, but it was thought an other game would be arranged with some J j of the prominent clubs of the county i before closing the season. It is not | likely that any more base ball will be j played this season, and the TRIIUNK | ! presents today some statistics of the j | Tigers record that may interest the ad- j I mirers of the game in this vicinity. Be- | j low will he found the date of every game played by the club, the score of each | side and where it was played: May 27, Tigers 8, Fearnots 7, at Drif ton. (Ten innings ) June 10, Tigers 4, llazleton (semi-pro fessional) 6, at Freeland. i .Tnrito 17, Tigers 10, Sugar Notch 4, at j Freehold. June 24, Tigers 14, Silver Brook 5, at ; Freehold. July 1, Tigers 5, Wilkes-Barre 4, at Freehand. i July 4, Tigers 1, Fearnots 3, at Free land. (Game awarded by umpire to Tigers, their opponents refusing to fin wii.) I July 8, Tigers 13, Ilarrisburg Stars 3, at Freelaml. July 12, Tigers 3, Shenandoah (semi professional) 2, at Shenandoah. July 15, Tigers 3, llazleton (semi-pro fessional) 2, at Frceland. July 22, Tigers 18, Miners Mills 0, at Freelaml. July 2!l, Tigers 12, Ilarrisburg State league club ?), at Freelaml. August 4, Tigers 4, Jeanesvilu 17, at Jeanesville. August 5, Tigers 8, Mahanoy City 12, at Free land. August 11, Tigers 21, llazleton Y. M. \ C. A. 3, at Freelaml. I August 15, a. m., Tigers 1, Ashland 3, | at Ashland. I August 15, p. m., Tigers 8, Ashland 5, j at Ashland. August 111, Tigers I, llazleton State j league club 3, at Freelaml. ; August 23, Tigers I), Jeanesville (5, at ! Freelaml. A 20, 20, Tigers 11, Stroudsburg nor mal school club 1, at Freeland, September 2, Tigers 12, Haxleton (semi |)rofessional) 13, at Freeland. September 23, Tigers 1, Wilkes-Barre Eastern league club 10, at Freeland. Games won 11, games lost 7. Ituns scored, by Tigers 173, by oppo nents 12-1. Games played at borne 10, abroad 5. Games won at home 11, lost 5. I Games won abroad 3, lost 2. j The record made for the season is a very good one, considering the class of clubs they played against in the majority of games. Much credit for the success belongs to Jan. 11. Ferry, who managed the club the greater part of the season, and to John J. McGarvey, who was captain. They were assisted by the members of the Tigers Athletic Club, who control the ball club and park. The very liberal patronage of the public was also an important factor in helping the management to give the town a sea son of good base ball. Schoollioust? I titlerui Ificd. For some lime past workmen have been at work cleaning out the obi Hart ford mine at Ashley, which is situated near a handsome new school building and which has not been worked for over I forty years. In the completion of the j work a tour of the mine was made and I it was found that an old gangway was directly under the building and separ [ ated from the cellar floor by only a few | feet. The discovery caused much surprise and the taxpayers fear that the $20,000 invested in the building is practically a lops. John Pecora, at si Washington street, invites the gentlemen of Freeland and vicinity to call and examine his line of goods for suits, etc. Tailoring in all its branches neatly and promptly done. PLEAUSRE CALENDAR. October IS.—Entertainment by Ralph Bingham and sister Ruth for benefit of Mining and Mechanical Institute, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 25 and 50 cents. October 20.—Second annual entertain ment of the Tigers Athletic Club, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 10, 20 and 30 cents. October 23.—8a1l of the Slavonion band, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. November 10.—Ball of Young American Social Club, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. November 28. —Fifth annual ball of the Jeddo Progressive Club, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. Don't Spare a Minute! First Come, First Served! A great reduction in prices. Call and be covinced. Bargains in all departments. The largest and most complete stock in lower Luzerne. IDrjr <3-cca.s Department: The very latest styles and shades in covert, broad and ladies' cloth A complete line of trimmings, very low in prices. Seven cent unbleached muslin, reduced to 4c'per vard. Eight-cent bleached muslin, reduced to 5c per yard. Best'gray llannels, re duced to 18c from 25c. The same in red mixed dress ginghams, j very best quality, 5c per yard. A neat line of children's coats. tGlotlxing- XDepatrtmneiit: MEN'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S SUITS. We carry a complete line of the celebrated "Star" suits, with'two pairs oi l | pants and a cap included / (the cut will explain the Boots, Slices and BS'u.Tc'toer Goods: '1 liese lines are complete and as usual the best goods for the least money. JOS. NEUBURGER, I'. O. S. of A. Building, - Freehand. 15AKO AIXN ARE WHAT THE LADIES ARE NOW LOOKING FOR. NOTE A FEW OF THE GOODS AND PRICES: | A full line of black and colored henriettas 20c to SI.OO ier yard. | A fine display of new novelty goods, 2<>c and upwards, j Ladies' cloth, 1J yards wide, all wool, 4(c to 50c. ! New jdaid dress goods, 12ic to 40c. j Good muslin, one yard wide, sc. 10x4 blankets, white and colored, 50c to SIO.OO. L nderwear at lowest prices. Ladies' and Misses' Coats and The Finest Line of Millinery ever displayed in Freeland. All are invited to inspect our goods. Very respectfully yours, DANIEL GILL, CENTRE AND SOUTH STREETS, - - FREELAND. TUK m FINEST WATER COLORS, | jr. CEA.-VCVTS 11 jj 1 ll (1 r j EVERY CLASS OF PORTRAITS J fcR AUK MADE AT U IMSOTOG HA l b U G A LLERY. When in in In his gallery mid see the finest displm/ uf portraits in tin coal region. The prices are loie and the work the eery best. H. TRET ASKIS, Photographic Artist, 21J West Broad Street, llazleton, Pa. I larness! 1 larness! Light Carriage Harness. SS.GO, $7, $9 and $10.50. Heavy Express Harness. $10.50, sl9, and $22. ' Heavy Team Harness. double, $25, S2B and S3O. j GEO. WISE. Jeddo and Freeland, Pa. A new stock of blankets, lap J robes, buffalo robes, etc., just { arrived, are selling cheap. HALL S SPECSFIG! REGAINS AND M ANT A INS THE VITAL POWERS. Cures NKKYOI S DKHILITY, LOSS OF VIOOK, INSOMNIA anil GEN Kit A L DKHILITY. Caused by IMPRUDENT HABITS, | EXCESSES or 0 VERWOItK. PRICE. ONE DOLLAR PER BOX. Pamphlet and Circular Free. Sold by wJiolcaale and retail dragging in Philadelphia, Pittabnrg and Reading, or HC nt by mail, Healed, on receipt of money. Address HALL S SPECIFIC COMPANY, 166 Lexington Avenue, New York City. Old newspapers for sale. Philip Gerilz, Corner Front and Centre Street*. 1 am the oldest Jeweler In town. F have hnd the lurgest practical experience in repairing and will guarantee you thorough work. I have always in stock the largest assortment of Watches, Clocks, Silverware, lMatedware, 1 Kings, Diamonds and Musical Instruments. * j I will do ENGHAVING FREE OF CIIAHGE | on any article purchased from me. Single Tax Courier, NATIONAL SINGLE TAX NEWSPAPER. ! It gives the single tax news of the world weekly, single tax discussions hihl tlt** very last of propaganda matter. Foreign corres pondents in .lupan. Australasia, France, Eng land, Canada and other countries. The Coiirii is a in-page, hl-column paper, in very clear print, on line tinted paper. It is a valuable ehainpion nt the cause which is at tracting so much attention throughout the world. • W. E. JiROKAW, Editor. 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