Mi r. (| \jiAVww^v^v As the moon-clock unerringly records the ebb and How of the ocean tides, so the sun-chronogrnpli writes down the days and seasons and determines the time of their recurrence. .Man has given names to the latter and set apart cer tain of *he days as commemorative of heroic lives and deeds, or as suggestive of a sentiment that may be valuable, or otherwise, as it is taken. The Fourth of July teaches of patriotism, Christ mas of the blessings of home and the beauty of the Christ-life, while New Year's tells of the sepulture of one and the genesis of another cycle of earth. Celebration of the latter anniversary is sentimental, but sentiment pierces the heart that is callous to logic. Patri otism is sentimental, but it impels men to the mouths of death-dealing cannon. New Year's might have been as appro priately on May 1, or any other day, hut time has honored the selection, and there are, besides, no means of fixing the period when, according to the sub lime Mosaic account, "the evening and the morning were the first day." This anniversary is suggestive of things that have been. Mnemosyne whispers of ships that passed in the night—of opportunities that came and were not seized; of follies and sins; of grief and pain; aye, and of pleasure, and joy, and peace. Cod be blessed for memory! The saddest recollection, even, is touched of the gentle hand of sympathy, and the greatest tragedy hears a lofty lesson. Who can too dearly prize the shadows of the past that come up out of the night, self illumed by the deeds of goodness, mercy and all-kindness that marked them when in substance they lived and moved "with us? These unwritten books have the most precious pages, and as we turn them, one by one, over, we scan the lines with moistened eyes of tenderness and with hearts that heat in unison with the sentiments thereon inscribed. Cherishing whatever is good of the past, man stands in the vestibule of the inchoate year and fills its salons and chambers with cheery furniture and dear, loving forms. New Year's has, in fact, been termed a day of resolves that are broken. But it. is better, far, to pur pose and not to do than never try the right at all. The sum of life's duty i contained in the simple adjuration. Try! and, should failure come, try and try again. Not everyone is privileged to attain all-goodness, and few there be who can boast of a record of unbroken success. The night comes to all, but the star of Hope, like Sirius, never sets. Happy is that man who has strength to do when the promise of fulfillment is weak. If the full sunshine may not come, let the glints find their way through the dense foliage and tcsselate the ground with their tremulous mosaics of vary ing shape. Pity for liim who cannot see in the dawn of the new year the light of better things. What hour so glad and bright as that which paints the eastern sky in crimson and gold, and that is filled with songs of birds, inspired of the pure air and the fresh, sdn-kissed light? The ilia t in-time of 1896 is come, ai d all who will may hear the angel voice of Ilope whisper benisons that shall be inspiration to renewed courage In the putting aside of things that hin der the onward march to better living. KNEW TIIE TRADE. -• IH \cV ■'' ffilpFl ir'-ii If 1 F i! r ij.i*" I Algy Highflier (to his valet and secre* tory)—All the bloomingbills in, James? .lames— Nearly hall, sir. Algy Highflier—How much do I owe? James —llabout 5,000, sir. Alff.v Iliffhilier —Good heavens,Janies! I must run that up to 10,000 mighty quick or the beast ly twadesmen will be wanting their money.—Judge. Probably .Wade of 15 ram. "Banks," said .Rivers, "every day in the year seems to be New Year's to you." "Go ahead," said Banks, bracing him self. "I'm ready." "For the reason," resumed Rivers, "that you are always blowing your own horn."—Chicago Tribune. The Prospect. New hopes, new aspirations, new delights, . New debts, new tribulations und new ills; New accidents, new quarrels and new fights; New fears, new noisee und new doctors' bills. <ireat Self-Denial. New Bride—l have, baked my first pie, dear. Won't we have fun eating it with our New Year's dinner, to-morrow? Husband—l am sorry, darling; but 1 have made it a rule of my life never to eat pie during the holidays. '>• l New Year's Day. "I'vo mnfh.- a pJeudid resolution." "What's I hat?" Wof lo I; any." KEEPING THEM UN THE FARM BY TOM P. MORGAN. "I am just casting* up my accounts for the past your and making estimates for the coming one," said Farmer Tuffkids to the friend from the city who had come to spend New Year's day. "U'lu! Let me see! Debtor to 89 dogs at 75 cents —some of my own raising and others bought at wholesale—sGo.7s. To—" "Do you contemplate utilizing 89 dogs during the coming year?" interrupted the friend, with much interest. "That is the number we have made use of during the past year,"replied the host. "During the coining year we shall probably use a great many more. You see—" "My goodness!" ejaculated the visit or, as a great clamor broke forth, ap parently originating behind the barn. "What is that?" "Oh, 1 have given four of the younger boys a hand organ apiece, not two of which play the same tunes, and when they all strike up together they make considerable racket," explained the farmer. "But the boys enjoy it, and that is the main point. I guess they will stop playing pretty soon and go to fighting over the discord, and then there v> ill be a little less noise. Suppose we go up to the garret? The billiard table is up there, along with the poker lay out. The boys hold their dog fights out back of that high fence you see yonder, where nobody will bother /•' ' H—r u i tv— •v & I -I a fIM _ Mm*. m ■ ■ ' A V A!,- ?\V TIIE OLD MAX SUMMING UP IIIS AC COUNTS. them. If you're thirst}' there is always a keg of beer in the cellar and hot toinah s to go with it. The boys have a displa}' of fireworks every few nights, and I have hired a couple of Italians to come around twice a week with their dancing bears. And once a month I hold an auction of household goods for the amusement of the bo}'s; they are very fond of auctions. If you care for sport you may enjoy running up against my oldest son's faro bank. lie is away from home just now, but m>' second son is fully competent to in terest 3 ou. The bo}*s are talking of or ganizing a fire company and 1 have promised to allow them to burn a stack of hay twice a month. They are going to have—" "Great Scott!" broke in the visitor, as another terrible uproar arose. "What 011 earth is that?" "It is in}' little four-year-old son amusing himself. The child is so pas sionately fond of tying tin kettles to dogs' tails that I keep 10 able-bodied dogs on band all the time for his espe cial benefit, lie has invented a plan for tin-kettling ten of them at once and letting tliem off together; great head on that bo}' —he'll make his mark some day! It fhakes a*- good deal of sport for the other boys, too, for tliey ore fond of betting 011 which dog will run the farthest. We always make believe tlmt'Wednesday is Saturday to please the smallest bo} r , and have the Fourth of July and Christmas each come three times a }*car 011 our private calendar, just to please the rest of the boys. And, then—Why, here comes my oldest son now! Ho eloped with the hired girl night before last. I want you to meet him; you will find him a bright young fellow." "But why do you grant 3 our sons nil these extraordinary privileges?" ques tioned the visitor, completely mysti fied. "In order to make the home place at tractive to them," was the answer. "You know how prone farmers' sons are to desert the old farm for the ex citement and pleasures of city life\, So T have endeavored, as well as my means would permit, to make them contented here. You see, I debit the bo}*s with 1 ho money expended in their behalf and credit them with the time the}* put in at home. During the past year they have complained but little, and I feel sure that, with the plans 1 have in mind, they will be contented during the com ing year. It is not such *a difficult thing, after all, to keep the hoys from leaving the farm if you take hold of the matter in the right way." NOT VERY NOURISHING. —~ I Bookkeeper—You told me <0 remind you to send your creditor. Smith, some thing to-dny. (Tardup—Oh, yes, ah. just send Iti 1 my compliments.—Chicago Bccoi J f, BY .FRANK B.WPLCH The old year fades Into the past With all its joys and sorrows, With all its barren yesterdays And all its bright to-morrows; Some hearts regret its hasty flight, Some gladly speed the parting' Which banishes the sad old year, ISo joyous at its starting. We bid the dying ysargood-by And turn, with hope reviving, To greet the New Year coming in With promises enlivening; And as we lay aside the past In gladness or In sorrow, We rt ach out to the time to come And of the future borrow. What will the New Year bring tous— Is weal or woe awaiting? Will fortune smile In kindly way Or will she need berating? Could we but rend the veil of time And beyond the present, What would oui longing eyes behold, A prospect dark or pleasant? All. it were well would wo but take The days as they are given, And make each one a stepping stone To raise us up to Heaven; Instead we waste the precious hours In blind and fruitless hoping. The while wo in an aimless way For sordid gain are groping. The coming year will surely bring Us whatsoe'er we merit; So If we fall to reap success We've but to grin and bear it. For what we sow that shall we reap, Such is the law unbending Which rules our lives from day to day— Beginning unto ending. A IIAPfY NEW YEAR. BY KLISA ARMSTRONG. Emily Marslimallow was spending? j the holidays with her dearest friend, and on the first morning of the new year tliey were discussing their faults and t timing over enough fresh leaves to 1111 a book. From this they fell upon the failings of their mutual friends. "if I were as jealous as Jessie," ob served the blonde Emily, "I should turn over a new leaf in regard to that to-day." "Instead of that," returned the bru nette Lucy, "she has decided not to | taste candy for a whole year." "It always did ruin her complexion." "Yes. Jealousy is so foolish, isn't it? Charlie always says I have none." 1 "Nor I. Jack thinks it wonderful." j Just then tlie maid appeared, bearing a box. "Miss Lucy, here is a box of flowers for—" j "Forme?" I "For Miss Emily." ! When it was opened, on top of the roses was a card, bearing the name of "Charles Nrownsinith," and "New Year's greeting." "Oh. how lovely of him!" "Who, Jack ?" "No; Charlie." "Very nice, indeed, to pay my guest some attention. Of course, I don't care, but I think it unnecessary for him—" "You surely are not jealous, dear? For my part, 1 think an engaged man has a perfect right to send flowers to any girl whom he admires." Another knock and another box of flowers. This time the roses were for I.ucv, with the card of "Jack Yanstylc," i and "Best wishes for a Nappy New Year." "How kind of Jack! Do look, dear Emily." "Very nice. Of course, he only wished to please me, but I —" "Why. you know, dear, 3*oll just said I 3*ou thought an engaged man had a per- A : i v, \Ttik i n 'i v'-'sjJgksJlj : j! @R.| IT 11 IMfi ;/ ,; ?_ II \ if It? IP • j "TIIE FLORIST'S BOY IS DOWNSTAIRS, j MISS." feet right to send flowers to any gir whom he admired." "Whom he admired, yes, but—" "Don't be jealous, dear; it is silly." "Then I'm not surprised that you— "You are horrid, Emily Marslnnal low, and if I was not in my own house I—" "I shall not stay here to be insulted!" "Flense, miss," said a voice at the door, "I knocked, but you didn't hear. The florist's boy is downstairs, and he says that by mistake he exchanged the cards in those boxes of flowers he just sent." "Of course; I knew thatall the time." "So did I, dear. What n funny joke; lucky we are hot jealous, like Jessie!" A It Ink. Witlierby— I have invited Cnstleton around to New Year's dinner. Mrs. Witlierby—But he was here Christmas to dinner. Wither by—What of it? Mrs. Witlierby—l am afraid he will recognize that turkeju—Life. A .New Application. Cumso—The phrase "The good dio young" does not refer to people. Fungle—l thought it did. Cumso—No; it refers to good Nee. Year resolutions.—Judge. THE BEST CHRISTMAS UP TO DATE! •A.re "STcia Coming' in for Toui Slrare of tire O-ood. TH.in.g-s ? This Season Is the Gift Makers' Great Opportunity for Bargains. f he presents were never nicer nor never so numerous, and their cost has never been so low. This applies to every department. WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE AND NOVELTIES. The field for selection is the widest, the prices are the lowest. You can't help being pleased when you see this beautiful holiday stock, which is as complete as it is handsome, and fully equipped to meet all your wants at prices below anything you have ever known. V. H. NITSCHE, 116 West Broad Street, Hazleton, Pa. pmiTRAITS 1 Christmas will soon bo here. You will need a por \ trait of some kind to give to your relative or friend. We Are Making Them at all prices from $3.50 upwards. Our $3.50 crayon, 10x20, with white and gold frame, is very good indeed. Don't give your small photographs to strangers, but bring them to us, where you can rely upon the work and be sure of getting satisfaction. 11. MASK, PIMAPIt, WEST ISIIO AD STREET, HAZLETON. Commencing with Monday, January 13, 1890, and continu ing through the year, the TRI BUNE proposes to publish a series of able articles upon subjects of vital and general interest to our readers. Emi nent thinkers and writers of national reputation on Social, Economic and Industrial Prob lems have promised contribu tions upon topics of universal interest. The list of authors, and the comprehensive group of ''Live Questions" that will be treated by them, will be an nounced later, and will, we confidently believe, merit the hearty interest of readers who are already interested in these themes, and are anxious to receive the most rational opin ions obtainable. All articles will be prepared in an inquiring and scientific spirit, and will be non-sectional and non-partisan. Vigor and simplicity of statement will be aimed at, and all phases of re form thought will be fairly and impartially, presented. Upon subjects about which there is a variety of candid opinions, all sides will receive an equal op portunity to be heard, that the truth may, be arrived at. This is the first co-operative attempt upon the part of able writers to thoroughly discuss all the interesting phases of social and industrial life for the masses who would be the beneficiaries of substantial re forms. and the arrangements made by the TRIBUNE give us the sole privilege of publishing the articles in this town. They can be read in 110 other Free land paper, and those of our readers who are not subscribers should have their names placed 011 the list without delay. Only reliable goods at the Wear Well Shoe House. Advertise your wants in the TRIBUNE. It pays every time. I 1 THE UNIVERSAL. 1 Col 30 East Broad—29-31 East Mine, Hazleton. Cat ® A great opportunity for © S| holiday shoppers. We ft | offer all lines of novel- © || ties and goods adapted 9 |f for holiday presents, at || j| cut prices to close out If @ before the new year' ft || arrives. Everything ® |f goes. f| |F " ANDREW J. HAIRE. F f||§} T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES and LIQUORS FOE FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Cor. Centre and Main Streets, Freeland. The Choice Is Yours Whether or not you will have y> your house built by contractors VA> who are prepared to do work that is satisfactory. Knelly k Fredrick Contractors and Builders, will guarantee you a good lob and have the facilities for doing any and all kinds of build ing in a reasonable time. Wholesale and retail lumber dealers-the best stocked yard in the city of Hazletou. All kinds of mill work promptly attended to. Agents for Adamcnt Wall Plaster and Key stone Calcined Plaster, which will be sold to contractors at factory prices. Yard and office, cor. Pine and Holly streets, Long distance telephone. HAZLETON, PA. J. F. BARBER & CO. 120 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Dealers in Stoves, Tinware, House Furnishing Goods, Roofing, Cor nice Work, Mine Supplies. JOBBERS OF GROCERS' SUNDRIES. GEORGE FISHER, ~ dealer In FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL. MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 6 Walnut street, Frceland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Read - the - Tribune. Are the only HIGH GRADE and strict ly first class pianos sold direct from the factory to the final buyer. Are the only pianos on which you can save the dealers' profits and enor mous expenses, agents' salaries and music teachers' commissions. Are the only pianos every agent condemns, for the natural reason that NO AGENTS are em ployed by us. Are the only pianos which are not sold in a single store in the United States, because we closed all our agencies over a year ago, and now soil only to the final buyer, at the actual cost of production at our factory. We have no store on Broad street, but the factory ware room is open every day till 6 p. m., and Saturday evenings from 7 to 10. Kellmer Piano Co. W PIMUSI FACTORY: CHESTNUT STREET, BETWEEN CIIUIICB AND LAUREL, HAZLETON. SPECIAL! Ladles' Wrappers Up To Date. We have just closed the larg est transaction of the season in a first quality fleeced back flannelette of good pattern. Style of wrapper is the one most approved by the trade in general, and has been a good seller. The fit is perfect and the make and finish absolutely as good as any and better than most at higher figures. Our Price is 99c. Size 34 to 44. P.DEISROTH Hazleton. Ho Iftftlftf Institute ( j Harrisburg, Pa. FOR THE CURE OF Alcoholism, Narcotic Addictions, The Tobacco Habit, None but genuine Keeley remedies are used. No restraint. No risk. The treatment abso lutely removes ul 1 desire for alcoholic stimu lants and drugs. t&~ Literature free. Correspondence confi dential. W. S. THOMAS, Mgr., P. O. Box 504, Harrisburg.
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