FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. xr. NO. 44 RAILROAD TIMETABLES LEHIGII VALLEY RAILROAD. November 13, 1898. AURANQKMKNT OP I'AHSKNGEK TKAINB. LEAVE FREELAND. 6 20 a m l'or Weathorly, Mauch Chunk. Alleutown, lift hlflicin, Eastou, Phila delphia and New York. 7 40 a in for Sandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-liar re, l'ittston and Scrantoii. 8 20 a in for NVoathcrly, Mauch ('hunk. Al lentowu, Bethlehem, Eastou, Phihnlel pliia. New Vork and Ilazleton. 0 33 a in for Ilazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokiii ami PoUHVlile. 1155a in for Sandy Uun, White Haven, Wilkes-ltuiTu, Scrantoii ami all point* West. 4 30 pin for II uzleton, Mahanoy City, Sbeu amloah, Mt. Carmel, Shainokin ami Pottsviile. 0 37 p ui lor Sandy Uun, White Havon, Wilkes-Barro aud Scrantoii. 6 59 p in for Huzleton, Mahanoy CMty, Shen andoah, Mt. Cannel, Shamokiii, Weath orly and 1 Vim Haven. Alt HIVE AT FREELAND. 740 a m from Pottsviile, Shainokin, Mt. Carmel, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City and ilazleton. 9 17 a in from New York, Philadelphia, East on, Hethiehem, Alleutown, Mauch Chunk and Weathorly. 9 33 a m from Scrantoii, ' Wilkes-Burrc and White Haven. 1 1 55 a in from Pottsviile, Shamokiii, Mt. Carmel, Shcuiimlouh, Mahanoy City and Ilazleton. 4 30 p m from Scrantoii, Wllkes-Barro and White Haven. 0 37 p ui from New York, Philadelphia, Eastou, liethlehein, Alleutown, Potts viile, Shainokin, Mt. Carmel, Sheiian douh, Mahanoy City and ilazleton. 6 59 p m from Seranton, Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. For turiher in formation inquire of Ticket Airents. Iti iLLIN 11. Wl LIJUR, General Superintendent. CliAa. S. LEE, Geu'l Pass. Agent. 20 Cortlandt Street New York City. THE DELAWARE, SUSQUEHANNA ANI> SCHUYLK H I. RAILROAD. Time table in etfeet April 18, 1897. Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eekley, Hazle Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, Roan and Hazleton Junction at 5 30, 600 a in, daily except Sunday; and 7 03 a in, 2 38 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Drifton for Hur wood. Cranberry. Tomhiekeu and Deriiuror at 5 30. 6 UI a in, daily except Suiiduy; and 7 03 a in, 238 p in, Sun day. Trains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction, Hat-wood ltoad, Humboldt Road, Oneida and ®heppton at 0U) a ui, daily except Sun day; and 7 03 a m, 2 38 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood, Cranberry, Tomhiekeu and Derlnger at 035 a m, daily except Sunday; and 8 53 a m, 4 22 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida Junction, Harwood Houd, Humboldt ltoad, Oncidu and Sheppton at (i 11 10 um, 4 41 pm, daily except Sunday; and <37 a m, 3 11 pin, Sunday. Trains leuvc Doringcr for Tomhioken, Cran berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Koau at 2 35, 5 40 p in, daily except Sunday; and 9 37 a m, 5 07 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt Road, Harwood Road, Oueida Junction, Hazle ton Junction Roan at 7 11 am, 13 40, 533 p in, daily except Sunday; aud 8 li a m, 344 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Eekley, Jeddo and Driltou at 5 33 p in, daily, except Suuduy; and 8 11 a m, 3 44 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Eekley, Jeddo and Drifton at 5 45, 030 pin, daily, except Suuday; and 10 10 a m, 5 40 p m. Sunday. All trains connect at Hazleton Junction with eieetrie curs for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Auden ricd and other points on the Traction Com pany's line. Trains leaving Drifton at 5 30. 6 00 a m make connection at Deringer with P. It. R. trains for Wilkesbarre, Suubury, llarrisburg and points west. For the accommodation of passengers at way stations between Hazleton Junction and Der iuger, a train will leave the former point ut 350 p in, daily, except Sunday, arriving at Deringer at 5 00 p m. LUTHER C. SMITH, Superintendent. "GREAT NEW YORK Coiclion; Manufactory 86 Centre Street, Freeland, tilics ui'lll Kinds, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. We make it fresh every hour from the best sugar in the market, and tiie finest material obtainable. Sold at 10 AND 15 CENTS A POUND. We are practical manufacturers, that is why we can sell everything in the Confectionery line HO cheap. We guarantee our candles to lie first-class in every particular and our quick service and cioso attention to our customers luis made our method of doing business 1 We also carry a big stoek of penny goods that has no equal in the market; we sell these ut 45c a hundred; we have mixtures at 7c a pounl. in fact, we have the largest, eheupest and best confectionery establishment in the county. Do not miss this Great Now Vork Manufacturing Confectionery Store, 86 Centre Street, Freeland. Our store Is the biggest and cheapest in the town. Karkampasies & Karampas, PROPS. M ISC EL LANKO US ADVERTIS KM EN TS KNOW ALL MEN Uy These Presents, that I have this day pure based of George Miner, <4 the township of Hutler, Luzerne county. Pa., a quantity of farming implements, five horses, eight cows, two lumber wagons, two truck wagons, two buggies, one spring wagon two lumber sleds, two two-horse sleds, three light sleds, throe heifers, one buckboard, one cart, one cider Press, one binder, two mowers, two hay rakes, two ploughs, one thrashing machine, two feed-cutting machines, pigs, chickens, household goods, etc. I therefore caution all parties not to inter fere with the same, and not to purchase any of the above articles from the said George Bauer; the said articles ht-imr left in his care temporarily, until the same can he sold by me at a public sale. Hermann Holland. Freeland, Pa.. November 35, 1898. HMJR RENT. A large, well located store room; rat4*s very rens liable; immediate possession given. 11. M. Bresliu, South Centre street, Freeluud. GRAND OPERA HOUSE Geo. McLaughlin, Manngcr. ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, Dec. 3, The Event of the Season. America's Greatest Tragic Actor, Mr. J. Walter Kennedy. In a Grand Scenic Production of VV. D. Howell's Powerful Play, BPsMSONi. The Most Thrilling and Realistic Drama Ever Produced. Special Scenery, GeorgcousCostumes. Grand Mechanical Effects. PRICES: 28,35 and 50 CERTS. l£f~Seats oil sale at Woodring's. Tuesday, December 6. The Popular Young Comedian, Mr. Tony Farrell, IN "The Hearthstone." A drama of stron? heart interest, in four acts, written by James A. Hernc, author of "Shore Acres" and other noted plays. A scenic production perfect in every de tail. A company of uniform excellence. Under the management of M. M. Theisc. The Play Will Be BEAUTIFULLY MOUNTED II 'ith - Special - Scenery. PRICES—2 >c, 35c aud 50c. Seats on sale at Woodring's three days before date of show. "Samson" on u Grand Scale. Walter Kennedy's opening bill will be the production of ••Samson and Deliah," by William Dean liowells. On such a scale of grandeur as the one in which Waltr Kennedy portrays, is a matter of the greatest dramatic importance. Not only is it the appearance of a great artist in an un(|uestionably grand char acter, but the production of the greatest play in tlio English or any other language in a manner far in advance of anything heretofore attempted In drama. Mr. Kennedy's production there is in all truth —spectacle and drama, tragedy and ballot, costumes and scen ery, music and all that the stage and drama is capable of. "Samson" is the most wonderful of all male characters in history or fiction—unequalled as a poetic conception, miraculous as a work of art —he forms the two extremes of simplic ity and complicity. There Is not tlio slightest doubt that the "Samson" of Walter Kennedy is tlio real historical "Samson." Could the shade of the Nazarite visit the scenes of Mr. Ken nedy's triumphs, ho would be satisfied that at last his true character, mental, physical and moral had been rescued from tlio funny attempts to represent iiim in the past. SIOO Reward, fIOO. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to euro in all its stages and that is catarrh, llall's catarrh cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical iratcrnity. Catarrh being a constitu tional diseaso requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of (he disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in ■ts curative powers, that they oflfer on .•Kindred dollars for any case that it faim to cure. Bend for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. C3T"Sold by druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are tlio best. Tony Farrell In ••Tlio Heart listone." A pastoral Irish play entitled "The Hearthstone" will be presented by Tony Farrell and a choice company of come dians at the Grand opera house next Tuesday evening. The fact that Mr. Ucrne is the author of the play is a guarantee of its excellence. He is a writer of whom has been said: "All he writes is real; he never stoops to trick ery; lie touches the heart through his naturalness." No man of the present decade is more thoroughly a master of the art of play-writing. He is a firm believer that "one touch of nature makes tlio whole world kin." In addi tion to Ids ability as a playwright, Mr. Ilernn has been the greatest factor of the present age in bringing about an affiliation between church aud stage. The ability of Mr. Farrell and his com pany is' already known, their previous appearances hero having given satisfac tion. A. Oswald sells three bars of grand ma's butter milk soap for the small sum of sc. Reduction in Shoes! Our handsome stoek of Ladies', Gents' and Children's Shoes Has Been Reduced In Price. Now 1h Your Chance to Buy $4 Shoes for $3. $2.50 Shoes for SI.OO aud $2 (shoes for $1.25. This Big Reduction In cludes Our Full IJ no of Douglas Shoes. Rubber Goods and Felts of All Kinds, in cluding the WOOJISOCKET, CANOEE, HOOD AND SNAG-PROOF GUM BOOTS. TimaayJ.s Brick, Freeland,, •fcC-VulN'Blrt*et, norfrfcofith. REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 189S, BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. SynopMiit of Local and Mlflcellaneotifl Oc currence* That Can He Head Quickly. What the Folk* of This and Other Towns Are I>oinir. A dog owned by Hon. John Leisenrlng and valued at $">00 died on Monday. Drifton firemen held a succussful hop at Cross Creek hall on Tuesday evening. St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal con gregation, of Ilazleton, will erect a new church, to cost SIB,OOO. David P. Jones, aged 38 years, was killed on Tuesday in Nanticoke mines. A widow and five children survive him. A communication from J. 1L Doty, rel ative to the Milmay land business, ar rived today too late for publication. It will appear on Monday. Frank Webb, of Avoca, who enlisted last summer in the Eleventh regular in fantry, died on Monday in the army hospital at San Juan, Porto Rico. He was aged 22 years. Judge Lynch on Monday refused to consider the application for a "charter from the Polish church at Mill Creek because the document was written in the Polish language. Henry Thomas, son of William D. Thomas, of Morea, who enlisted in the regular army at Ilazleton in September last, died on Monday at Fort Monroe. The body was sent to his former home. Tony Farrell and his company played at Hazleton Tuesday night and last evening's Sentinel gave them good praise. The play, the scenery, the star and the company are all favorably mentioned by our contemporary. Deputy Sheriff Williams was in Cony n gham on Monday aud levied upon the farm, house, stock and personal effects of former Tax Collector George Drum holler, who, it is said, is short in his accounts as collector. Dancing school at Yanues' opera house Saturday evening by St. Patrick's band. Admission, gouts 25 cents. Gottlieb Filler, Jr., of Jeddo, a car penter, was caught yesterday in the machinery of a fan at Oakdalo and whirled around. He was rescued before serious results took place, but neverthe less was badly bruised about the body. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was given before a large audience in a most creditable manner by Stetson's Company at the Grand on Tuesday evening. The spec ialties rendered were very good and the actors deserved tho generous applauso they received. The Now York Journal yesterday con tained a reproduction of a photograph taken by the Mutoscope Company of Cardinal Gibbons and the students of St. Mary'B seminary, Baltimore. In the large group of seminarians is 11. L. Mc- Menamin, of town, whose portrait shows up excellently. Lieutenant Sivitcr, who is enlisting men for the United States army, is now located at Danville. Since July he en listed tho following from this section: Shamokin, 250; Pottsville, 100; Reading, 384; Willlamsport, 100; Shenandoah, 340; Ha/.lcton, 200; Wilkesbarre, GSO; Scran ton and C'arbondale, 200. John Dolan, a seventeen-year-old youth, employed at No. 1 breaker, JoanesVille, was instantly killed Mon day afternoon. Tho young man was engaged in oiling tho machinery when his wearing apparel caught in tho screen, and he was drawn around tho shafting, breaking his neck. PERSONALITIES. Thomas O'Donnell, of town, who held the position of operator for tho Lehigh Valley Railroad Company at Lumber Yard, has been promoted to a position as operator in Superintendent Keith's oflice at Ua/lcton. Michael Capeco, the Freoland student at Sacred Heart college, Denver, has nearly recovered from his illness, caused by poisoned water, and expects to spend Christmas with his parents. Bernard McDeritt, a moulder, after working at Catasauqua for some time, returned this week and will likely resume work in Drifton shops. George McGee and family removed on Tuesday from Eckley and took up their residence in the McGettrick building on East Front street. John M. Carr, Esq.. returned yester day from Philadelphia, where he spent several days attending to business matters. A slight improvement in the condition of Charles O'Donnell, who is seriously ill with fever, is reported today. Bernard Gallagher, who has been em ployed at Bayonne, N. J., came home Rev. E. A. O'Rielly, of Wilkesbarre, spent tho forepart of the week here. OASTORIA. Bean the s) * in( ' Von Hate Always Bought Suicide ufa Farmer. Daniel Uplfnger, a Butler valley farm er, committed suicide Monday night by blowing out his brains. The unfor tunate man had acted strangely for some time past, and his wife and child ren led an iineviable life since the change in his disposition became appar ent. Uplinger on several occasions quarreled with the family, owing to his uncoutrollablo temper and drunken habits, and on Monday evening drove his wife and children from their home. Next morning his dead body was found in the house, with a bullet-hole in the head and a revolver lying close by. The deceased was for several years a prosperous farmer, but of late he gave signs of becoming reckless and careless, lie was well-known throughout the valley and in this vicinity, and is related to several Freeiand people. lie was about 50 years of age and left a wife and live children. A coroner's jury lias been empaneled to officially pronounce him a suicide. Children in Dance Halls. Parents of young girls should see that their children are kept out of dance halls and ball rooms, unless accompanied by older sisters or brothers. Freeiand is obtaining a reputation in tiiis matter which is not rolished by those wiio wish to keep tho name of the town at the high standard of tho past, and if parents and the parties who conduct halls and similar affairs will work together this evil can be easily suppressed. The action of the St. Patrick's band, which has decided to request tho parents of half-grown girls to instruct their children to remain away Trom the band's dancing school, ought to be followed by every organization which conducts danc ing. Hereafter these children will not bo allowed to enter the dance hall while the band has charge. Attorneys Seriously Accused. Attorneys John T. Leuahan, S. J. Strauss and F. W. Wheaton have resign ed as censors of the Luzerne county bar. They are attorneys for the Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Traction Company and it Is understood they resigned in order to commence action against several lawyers for barraty. A large number of suits for damages are said to have been Instituted by the accused lawyers against the company after they have persuaded people to act as prosecutors. The whole bar is taking about the matter and interesting devolopements are expected in a day or two. Damage* for Soldier Mother'* Death. John H. Talbot, of South Bethlehem, has instituted suit against tho Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, to recovor 810,000 damages for tho killing of his wife at South Bethlehem, on September 20 last. Mrs. Talbot was at the Union station to welcome home her son, a member of Company K, Ninth regiment, whon she was pushed undor a passing freight train by a throng of people at tho statiou and ground to death. Tho plaintiff alleges negligence on the part of tho railroad company in not preserv ing order. A I'arahle. And it came to pass that after he had advertised Ills goods there came unto hiiu great multitudes from tho region roundabout, and did buy of him. And when his competitors saw it they mar veled among themselves, saying, "How he it that this man is busy, while we loaf about our door?" And ho spoke unto thorn saying, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, in this fast age of push and rustle, it is easier for a camol to enter the eye of a noodle than for a business man to flourish without advertising." Hnlf n Century In the Mine*. John McCutcheon, of Shenandoah, aged 67 years, on® of the oldest and best known minors in tho Schuylkill region, after a service of fifty-eight years as a coal miner, died on Tuesday from in juries received in tho mines. He ligured prominently in the Knights of Labor and Amalgamated Association, and at tho time of his death was a member of tho Minors 1 Examining Board. Mc- Cutcheon was born in Scotland aud worked continuously in the mines since lie was nine years old. Fireman Severely Hurued. Daniel Gillespie, residing in Jeddo and employed as a fireman at the Kbervaie colliery, was severely burned about the head and faeo while at work Monday morning. As lie opened the door of the lire box an explosion of gas occurred, and the liames bursting fortli onvolopcd hi in. His hair, eyebrows and mustache were badly singed and bis face was also severely scorched. llu will be unable to work for some time. Notice to l'arents. Parents of young girls are requested to instruct their children that their presence at the dancing school conduct ed under tho auspices of the undersign ed is not requested, and hereafter all such persons will be refused admission, unless accompanied by responsible es corts. St. Patrick's Cornet Hand. CASTOHIA. Bears the y> The Kind You Have Always Bought Kxeter Mine Dirtutiter. The cause of tho accidont at the Exeter mine a few weeks ago, whereby nine men wore killed and one badly injured, reached the courts on Tuesday for investigation, when David Price, tho engineer, and Clinton Anthony, the brakeman. appeared in custody of tho sheriff to answer the chargo of having violated the mine law by making a Hying switch, contrary to orders, and thereby, it. is alleged, causing the accident. On the morning of tho day of the ac cident ten men on a cage were descend ing tho Exeter shaft and had almost readied tiie bottom when three loaded mine cars falling from the surface crush ed nine of them to death and perma nently crippled the tenth. Price was the engineer and Anthony the brakeman of | a small locomotive hauling cars between the Rod Ash mine and the Exeter breaker. They coupled up to a trip of six cars at Red Ash mine and hauled it to the Exeter breaker, making a flying switch, as usual. The cars, instead of taking the track, which made a detour around the shaft, took the track straight for the shaft, because tiie switch was open, and throo of them fell down tho shaft upon the cage, killing the men. An investigation was held and it was decided that the accident was caused by the carelessness of the defendants and that they should suffer tho penalty. On Tuesday they were arrested and brought into court. They appeared very much frightoned, and when called before the bar young Anthony could not talk. Mine Inspector Hugh McDonald appeared as prosecutor. Mr. Strauss, for the defendants, moved to quash the indictment on tho ground that there was nothing in the mine law to prohibit "flying switches." Extensive argument followed, the prosecution claiming that the defendants wore guilty as charged, because they had failed to close the switch or to see that it was closed before making the "fly." Judges Lynch and Haisey consulted and finally decided to hold the defend ants for court in the sum of 8500 each. Baseles* Railroad Rumor. There is a rumor going the rounds that on January 1, 1800, tiie Lehigh Valley will assume control of the Dela ware and Hudson, between Wilkesbarre and Scranton, because by the new ar rangements uiado with the Erie the line of track mentioned lias been render ed valueless to tho Delaware and Hud son. There is no truth in the rumor so far as can be learned in Scranton. The Delaware and Hudson lias valuable collieries at Plymouth, two more in Wilkesbarre and one in Mill Creek. In addition, its freight traflic is remunera tive, while its passenger traflic is every thing that could be desired. The stretch of track is in the finest condi tion and is easily kept iu repair. It is also very cheaply operated, and all tilings considered, is a possession which the Delaware and Hudson is not likely to part with. So far as the Valley's going into Scranton is concerned there is scarcely any necessity for that, and if any exists a short stretch of track from Avoca will accomplish tho result. The Valley has direct connection with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western at Pittston Junction, and witli tho Delawaro and Hudson at Avoca. Besides, all the pas senger and freight traflic which the Valley would obtain by running into Scranton it gets as cheaply at present from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and the Delaware aud Hudson, at this point. .Secret Marriage* Revealed. The action brought some time ago to compel Miss Eliza A. Packer to give up certain effects of the late Daniel U. Driesbach, of Scranton, iias been dis continued. Some time ago Mr. Dries bach died at an advanced age, having several grown children. After he was buried Miss Eliza A. Packer, who had been his housokoeper for a long period, made the claim that she was his widow a d refused to give up his offocts. Suit was brought to compol her to do so. She has produced proofs of her marriage to Driesbacli and the suit has subse quently been withdrawn. Some years ago Driesbach was one of the best-known business men in that part of the stato and was a director of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company. Hazle township school district is in a fair condition, financially, but it is be lieved that bills are coming in at such a rate that toward tho close of the term funds will lie so low as to make abso lutely necessary to cut the term down. Tiie directors, wiii'e anxious for a ten months term, fear it will only bo nine. —Speaker. Tiie Bartel Brewery, located at Ed wardsvillc, Is reported to have been sold to a New York syndicate for 8300,000. PLEASURE CALENDAR. December 17.—Fair of Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps at Grand opera house hull. Admission. .5 cents. December 30.—Tenth annual hall of Tigers Athletic Club at Valines' opera house. Admission, 50 cents. A GREAT STATESMAN TEP BY STEP HE F'AS CLIMBED FROM LOW TO HIGH ESTATE. . LI Hunt; Chang's Remarkable Career In l'ublic Life Which liegnii at Ills Thirty- Ninth Year—RebclUou l'ut Down by His (Strong Ann. Write the careers of all the great statesmen living to-day and probably none will be so thrilling aa that of LI Hung Chang. The world may credit other men with richer deeds and hold their names in high ir esteem, but those are not the points t.f comparison. The great achievements of most men of history were under conditions that did not exist in China during the many years that LI Hu"g Chang has been putting his name or the scroll of fame. Statesmen of other countries have had the people behind them. If not the people then the b)lstering power of government. Li 14 ing Chang has had LI IIIIKO CIIAVO. the people against Jiim anil he has felt at the same time tie deadly enmity of the advisers of the throne, and even of the throne itself. Li Hung Chang rose from a clerk in the civil service, and the blood of a noble ancestry did not flow in his veins. Any Chinese may become a no bleman of the highest rank through a series of graduations. Regular civil service examinations permit him to ad vance step by step. Even a Coolie may become a prime minister, and, though highly Improbable, it is not impossible, that a prime minister, with the powers and a cruel fate against him, might become a Coolie. Li Hung Chang fought his way up in the face of the bitterest opposition, and as he forced his way up he forced China up with him, compelling her to adopt improvements that have given the country her present standing among progressive nations. Romantic literature doesn't furnish a stronger story than that which covers the rise of Li Hung Chang from ob scurity to fame. He was born Febru ary 11, 1822, and his biographers have failed to find any great names in his pedigree. When twenty-five years old he was locally known for his erudition, aud was appointed to a small office. It was in 1861, when 39 years old, that he dem onstrated what kind of metal was in him. He had reached the position of taotai, or prefect, o' the district of Ki angsu, which was then a hotbed of re volt. His success in putting down (he rebellion there was so remarkable that a year later he was appointed acting general of the forces about Shanghai and Sung Kiang. There is where his masterful knowledge of European af fairs showed itself. He was the one man in China wh" recognized the in feriority of the Chinese arms and the Incompetency of it" military code. He engaged European generals and made the army learn the tactics of modern warfare. It was during that period that "Chinese" Gordon, after wards killed in Khartoum by El Mad hi's troops while defending the British garrison there, was engaged. So also were the French generals, Bungoveine and Giguei. This was what is known as the Tai-Ping rebellion, perhaps the largest and bloodiest of Chinese his tory. More than half the entire coun try had risen, the purpose being to restore the Ming dynasty, which the Tartars had turned out. It is on record that 27,000,000 persons were killed during this rebellion. But it was put down finally by the directing arm of Li Hung Chang, and in recog nition of that invaluable service he was made governor of Kiangsu, impe rial commissioner for foreign trade, general of all the Chinese forces, and supreme adviser to the throne. Have Yon I.Hrae Thumtm t Experts on character and the hand declare that the thumb should be large and well shaped. If smaller at the base than anywhere else it denotes insanity, often criminal instincts. From the nail to the first joint is found will power; from second joint to base, logic and reason. The money-making hand has a thumb well developed and hard. The short thumb denotes selfishness and weakness. The large thumb shows justice, evenness and generosity are lacking. OA.STOHIA. Bears the /) The Kind Von Have Always Bought Watch the date on your paper. $1.50 PER YEAR. i EVERY MAN Ought to have two eves open when he Ik. j is awake and only one eye closed if A when he is asleep. k> H'b the man with his eyes open—the [f wide-awake man. as we call him—who k> l sees the opportunities of life; sees [t u them and seiz.es them, nothing es- t> ; capes him. impressed. •i On theotherhand the Wide A wake Man L notices the air of business about our [f • i establishment. The goods catch his eye, he prices them, he buys and ho [( I << gets a bargain. He has made money. ; , No wide-awake man passes our store, [f i