F REEL AND TRIBUNE. VOL. XI. NO 40. RAILROAD TIMETABLES LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD. November 13, 1898. ARRANGEMENT OK PASSENGER TRAINS. LEAVE FITRELAND. 6 20 a m for Weathcrly, Mauch Chunk. Allentown, Bethlehem, Eastou, Phila delphia mid New York. 7 40 a in for Sandy Kim, White Haven, Wilkes-Bar re, Pittston and Seranton. 8 20 a m for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk. Al loutiwn, Bethlehem, Etaton, Philadel phia, New York and Huzlcton. 9 33 a m for Hazleton, Mahnnoy City, Shen andoah, Mt. C'urinel, Shuinokin and Pottsville. 1 1 55 a m for Sandy Hun, White Haven. Wilkes-Burro, Seranton and all points West, 4 33 p m for Ha/.loton, Mahnnoy City, Shen andoah, Mt. Carinel, Shuinokin and Potts vi lie. 6 37 P m for Sandy Hun, White Haven. Wilkes-Burrc and Seranton. 6 59 P m for Hazleton, Mahnnoy City, Shen andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shuinokin. AHKIVE AT FREELAND. 720 a in from Pottsville, Delano ami Hazleton.. 7 40 a in from Pottsville, Sliamokin, Mt. Carinel, Shenandoah, Muhanoy Cltj ami Hazleton. * 9 17 a m from New York, Philadelphia, Huston, Bethlehem. Allentown, Mauch Chunk und Weatherly. 9 33 u in from Seranton, Wilkea-Burro and White Haven. 1 1 55 a in from Pottsville, Shuinokin, Mt. Caruiel, Shenandoah, Mahnnoy City and Hazleton. 4 36 p ni from Seranton, Wilkes-Bnrre and White Haven. 6 37 p m from New York, Philadelphia. Huston, Bethlehem, Allentown, Potts \iil<\ Shorn.kin. Mt. Carinel, Shenan doah, Maluinoy City und Hazleton. G 59 p m from Seranton, Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. For lurther iui urination inquire of Ticket A|THlitß. KoLLIN 11. WILIIUK,GeneraI Superintendent. Cll AS. S. LKK. Gon'l Pass. Agent. 20 Cortliinit Slreet New York City. THE DELAWARE, SUSQUEHANNA AND SCHUYLKILL KAILBOAD. Time table in effoot April 18, lK.t7. Trains leave Drit'tou for Jeddo, Bckloy, Hazle Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow Hoad, Hoan and Hazleton Junction at 5 JW, GOO a in, dad} except Sunday; and 7 03 a in, 2 38 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Drifton for Harwood, Cranberry. ToinhicKen and Deri rarer at 5 :U>, 6 hO a ra, daily except Sunday; and 7 03 a in, 238 p m, Sun day. Trains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction, llarwoiKl lload, Humboldt Hoad, Oneida ami Hheppton at 000 a m, daily except Sun day; und 7 03 a ra, 2 38 p ra, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood, Cranberry, Tomhicken and DeriiiKcr at 635 a m, daily except Sunday; and 8 53 a in, -I 22 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida Junction, Hut-wood Hoad, Humboldt Hoad, Oneiduuml Shnppton at 6 >2, 11 10 a ra, 4 41 p in. daily except Suuday; and 737 a m, 3 11 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Deri riper for Tomhicken, Cran berry, Harwood, Huzieton Junction und Roan ut 2 25, 5 40 p in, daily except Suuday; and 0 37 a in, 5 07 p ra, Sunday. Trains leave Shepptou for Oneida, Humboldt Koud, Harwood Hoad, Oneida Junction, Hazle ton J unction a*nl Hoan at 711 am, 12 40, 5 2:.' P in, dally except Sunday; and b U a ra, 341 p ra, Sunday. Trains leave Shepptou for Heaver Meadow Road, Stockton, lluzlo Brook, Eokley, Jeddo ami Drifton at 5 22 p m, dully, except Sunday; and 8 11a in, 3 44 p IU, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver Meadow Koud, Stockton, liuzlu Brook, Eckley, Jeddo and Drifton at 545, 620 p ra, daily, except Sunday; and 10 10 a ra. 5 40 p in. Sunday. All trains connect at Hazleton Junctiou with electric curs for Hazleton, Jeanesvillo, Audcn rled and other points on tho Traction Com pany's line. Trains leaving Drifton at 5 30, 6 00 a m make conueotion at Doringer with P. H. H. trains for Wilkcsbarrc, Suubury, Uarrisburg und points west. For the accommodation of passengers at way stations between Hazleton Junction and Der imrer, a train will leave the former point ai 350 p iu. daily, except Sunday, arriving at Deriuger at 5 00 p m. LUTHEtt C. SMITH, Superintendent. HOLIDAY STOCK! THE LARGEST, MOST VARIED AND FINEST Liii o( IMB in Freelaud can be found at the NEW YORK Confectionery Manufactory, 86 Centre Street, Freeland, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. SPECIAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. During the festive holiday season our large establishment will be kept stocked with the very best confectionery. We can guarantee what we soil, because it is made by us from selected materials. Wo are practical manu facturers, that is why we can offer superior goods for less money than other dealers ask. Try a box of our candy. It is sold as low us 10 and 15 Cents a Pound. We confine ourselves solely to the above business, and theroforo can serve you more ably than if engaged in selling a variety of goods. We make candy und confectionery and sell it, and you mukc no mistake when you cull at our store. Wholesale purchasers will And our prices the nest In the region. Send us your orders and wo will give you a chalice to make a profit on your sales. Karkampasies & Karampas, FItEELAND'S LEADING CONFECTIONERS. Bellezza s Shoe Store is the proper place to Buy Winter Footwear An immense stock of I miles 1 , gents' and children's shoes await your inspection, only reliable goods arc carried on our shelves, and if we can't suit you there we can take your measure for a pair of our great and cheap custom-made shoes. Douglas and other standard goods are sold far below prices charged elsewhere. Wo have all the famous makes of gum boots, also rubbers, felts, etc. Corao and see the store. It is complete in every respect. John Bellezza, Timony's Brick, Centiv Street, near South. REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED. $1.50 a year is all the TRIBUNE costs. MAY ADOPT NEW LIGHT. COUNCIL RECEIVES A PROPOSITION FROM PHILADELPHIANS. Ivit ion Light Compiioy Makes an Offer to FurniHh Forty Lights at $3,000 per Annum—Other limine** Transacted at Monday Evening'* Session. The December meeting of the borough council attracted hundreds of people of town to the meeting place, and not one half of the number who sought admis sion could be accommodated. There seemed to be an idea that the difficulty between Burgess Gallagher and Council men DePlerro and Kudewick would be reopened, and with the expectation of witnessing a lively meeting crowds flock ed to the borough building. The most important matter which came before the body was a new prop osition on the light question. Chair man Daniel Kline, of this committee, stated that lie had sent out circulars to about 250 towns, asking the price paid for light, etc., and that ho liad received numerous answers and would ask coun cil to meet at ail early date to consider the same. He also stated that he had communi cated with the Kltson Light Company, of Philadelphia, and the Welsbach Com pany, and Introduced to council Mr. Ober, an agent of the former. Mr. Ober stated that the Kltson light was a vapor oil light. Ho claimed it to be the simplest and safest light on the market, and will cast its rays farther than any other light. Lamps are of 1,000 candle-power. On a three-years' contract ho will furnish forty lights at $75 eacli per year, $3,000 per annum. It was decided to meet Mr. Ober on Monday evening. One of the lights was exhibited on Monday evening in front of the Central hotel and on Tuesday evening on John son street. Opinions differ on the ques tion as to whether it is as good as an arc electric light. Next, to the light quostion, tho only other important subject takon up was the charge preferred against Officer J lines P. McNeils. President DePiorro vacated the chair, placing Mr. Kline therein, and stated tiiat lie had brought charges against Mr. McNeils at the November meeting and asked that the same bo taken up. Councilman Smith took tho position that there are rules laid down for the guidance of tho councilmon and police and offered a motion that the police committee of council, the burgess and chiof of police meet and investigate the charges and report at the noxt meeting. Much to the chagrin of many of tho spectators, the motion carried. Solicitor Stroh spoke about the prog ress being made with the trustees of the K. of L., relative to the transfer of the lots at Centre and Walnut streets. He stated that he had drawn a deed for the same, covering tho conditions named by the trustees, and that it was now in the hands of their attorney and would no doubt be returned soon. A communication was read from Free land Overall Company in reference to a [Ebu Article' IWe Sell i |> This Season will be nice- <j ly wrapped and packed 4 l> in neat boxes. <! r We engrave handsomely f without extra charge. ) [ WM. GLOVER, JR., i t( WEST BROAD ST., HAZLETON. T r <( rWe Invite YouTo ' See Our Stock.^j DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Street*, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Rosenbluth'g Velvet, of which we h ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennoesy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. Hum and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Rullcntinc and Hazleton beer on tap. B.iths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER S, IS9B. resolution passed by council in January, 189 ft, exempting from ail borough taxes all industries and manufacturing con cerns whose capital stock is $20,000 or more. Council decided to refund the taxes already paid by the Overall Com pany and to allow an abatement to the collector for the amount of borough taxes of the Silk Mill Company. Street Commissioner Burton's report for November showed an expenditure on the streets of $95.03. Burgess Gallagher's report for No vember was: Receipts, $11.50; expense. $12.15; police expense, $30.75. Tax Collector Kline's statement of taxes collected and money paid to treas urer during the first sixty days was read. The street comtnisssiotier reported that lie had commenced placing a gutter along Pino street, from Walnut to John son, but owing to the severe weather could not complete it. lie also stated that some arrangements should be made with John W. Boyle to procuro more ground, as by mistake part of the ground already taken belongs to tho Neal Boyle estate. The street committee was instructed to secure from Mr. Boyle such additional ground as may be required to lay a sidewalk on the street, named. The Water Company notitiod council that five additional tire plugs have been placed in position, as directed by coun cil. The lire committee was ordered to have the plugs tested. A communication was read from Albert Novak, West Walnut street, in regard to Stones and debris loft opposite liis property by tho party putting in gutter on Walnut street and claiming damages if same is not removed at once. It was referred to tho street committee with instructions to act as soon as possi ble. A petition was road from a number of South ward citizens asking that an arc light be placed at fho intersection of Luzerne and Centre streets. A motion was made that council restore all arc lights and that they bum nightly until January 3 next. Upon a vote being taken tho motion was defeated, 5 to 3. The following bills wore ordered paid: John M. Powell, janitor, $15.25; Dr. F. Sellilclier, disinfectant, $11.8S; Electric Light Company, $125; J. I). Myers, re pairing lock, $1.75; Angelo Kemen, i gutter, $160.80; W. R. Flad, printing circulars and envelops, $0.50; Daniel j Kline, postage and envelopes, $10.95. Council will meet again on Monday evouing. Death of an Aged Resident. Conrad Schaub died at 11 o'clock Monday evening at his residence, corner of Centre and Chestnut streets. Death was caused by a complication of abdomi nal troubles, and came to him after many months of suffering. The deceas ed was a native of Wicderschauson, Ilesse-Cassel, tGermany. Ila was born on March 28, 1834, and was baptized April 5 of the same year. Jn 1848 he was confirmed as a member of the Re formed Church and continued as such until his deutli. He came to America in 1855. On March 23, 185 ft, lie was married to Miss Mary Kauri*. Besides : the widow he is survived by two sons i and two daughters, as follows: Hart- | man, of Mauch Chunk; George C., of Freeland; Mrs. Martin Woelfal and Miss Martha Schaub, of Freeland. Mr. Schaub spent many years in this region, having lived at Stockton, Auden ried and Upper Lehigh, and later at South Heberton and Freeland, where lie was engaged in tho hotel business several years. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Brief services will lie held at his late residence, after which the remains will be taken to St. John's Reformed church, where Rev. J. B. Iverschner will officiate. The inter ment will be made in Freeland cemetery. SIOO Reward, SIOO. The readers of this paper will be pleA6ed to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh. Hail's catarrh cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu tional disease 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 tho 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 its curative powers, that they offer one hundred dollars for any case that it faiis to cure. Send for list of testimonials Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. t3F"Sold by druggists, 75c. Ilall's Family Pills arc the best. CASTOR IA For Infant* and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS TJX)R KENT.—A large, well located store H room; rates very rcuH-umble; immediate possession given. 11. M. Breslin, South Centre struct, Freelaud. BRIEF ITEMS OK NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can He Head Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Town* Are lo!nc. John E. Mcllugh is doing jury this week. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Owens left this week to visit California. Gillingham F. Kisner. one of Hazie ton's prominent citizens, died of heart failure this morning. .100 Rice, the W'ilkesbarre bicyclist, has dropped out of the six-days" bicycle race in New York city. Morgan Troy has resigned a clerkship in Ebervaln store to accept a siiuilai position with J. C. Rerner. Michael Duffy, aged 45 years of Ha/le ton. was killed by a fall of coal in sleanesville mines yesterday. Miss Josephine Campbell returned on Monday evening from an extended visit to Ruffalo and Toronto friends. Nathan Hoodmacher. a former resi dent of Sandy Run, died at Jessup. Lackawanna county, last week. German services in the morning and English services in the evening at St. Joint's Reformed church next Sunday. Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rreunan, Centre street, died at 6 o'clock this morning. Funeral on Saturday af noon at 2 o'clock. The Citizens' Hose Company will con duct a fair in Yanties' opera house from January 20 to January 27, closing on the latter date with a ball. Arthur James, a well-known base ball player of this section some years ago, had an arm taken off on the rail road at Cressona this week. Peter Houston, of McAdoo, and Miss Cassie McGee, of Audenried, two South Side people who are well known here, will be married on th 21st hist. The birthday of Mrs. A. Goepport was appropriately celebrated by a large number of her friends at her home on Walnut street Monday evening. • Tho private school conducted t>y J. J. Mcßriorty was removed last evening from the Eckley R. Coxe building to tho Mining and Mechanical Institute rooms. Tho Twelfth regular infantry, of which W. J. Schmidt, of town, is a mem ber, lias been ordered to tho Philippines. The regiment is stationed at present in St. Louis. A farewell party was tendered Miss Marie Rrogau at the home of Miss Mary McGeehan, Coxe addition, on Tuesday evening. She left for her home In Trenton yesterday. Morris Regan, of Rlack Crook town ship, has beon appointed mercantile appraiser for 1899 by the county com missioners. The appointee is a brother of James Regan, of Drifton. A very attractive program is in course of preparation to bo rendered at the entertainment to be given under the auspices of St. Patrick's band at the Grand opera house on Christmas Eve. Luzerne county commissioners have offered a reward of #5,000 for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of Michael F. Corcoran, who was robbed and murdered on Saturday morning at Duryoa, On Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock Rev. A. Lobach, of Berks county, will be formally installed as pastor of Conyn gham Reformed church. Tho installa tion ceremonies will be conducted by Rev. J. R. Korschner, of Frceland. "The Hearthstone," as presented by Tony Far roll and liis company here on Tuesday Evening, was highly appreciat ed by a large audience. The singing of the star was very good. The play Is a revision of "My Colleen," in which Mr. Farrell won success some years ago. Controller Lloyd lias been ordered by the court to sign the warrants for the salaries of the county officials. The controller made an estimate at tho beginning of tho year of what lie thought the expenses would be, and because ho guessed incorrectly lie re fused to allow any more money to be drawn, hence the court's order. BIRTHS. Dunnion.—At Frceland, December 6, to Mr. and Mrs. •lames Deniiion, a daughter. Gallagher.—At Frceland, December 6, to Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher, a son. PLEASURE CALENDAR. Docembor 17.—Fair of Young Men's C. T. A. R. Corps at Grand opera house hall. Admission. 5 cents. December 17. —Shooting match at J. F. Christman's hotel, East Rutler. December 24. —Entertainment under auspices of St. Patrick's cornet band at Grand opora house. Admission, 10, 15 and 20 cents. December 30. —Tenth annual ball of Tigers Athletic Club at Yannos' opera house. Admission, 50 cents. Bar th The Kind You Haw Always Bought 1 8 '" School Hoard Meeting. The borough school board met last evening. The solicitor reported having satisfied the bonds of ex-Treasurers Welsh and Tltnony. The secretary re ported having received bids for cleaning outhouses. Mrs. Dunlin, Ridge street, $3: Hirvantou #2. Mrs. Stein. South ffeb'erton, #3. A motion permitting them to do the work was lost. The board decided to exonerate the "local ind istries. the overall factory and the silk mill, from taxes. The directors will pay off these debts with interest to date. A. A. Hachmun, #100: Win. iohnson. #100; Hudson School Furniture Company, #4OO. The touchers' and pupils' committee reported the night school in good con dition. The average attendence with (r. N. Vananker is 20 and with Myron Zimmerman 42. The action of Miss Scnsenbach in suspending a pupil from school was referred to the teachers' committee to investigate. Teachers desiring to attend the funeral of Director Schaub's father may do so by closing school a half day. The teachers will be paid a half-month's salary before the holidays. The following bills were ordered paid: Wm. Hirkbeck, supplies, #3.58; Cross Creek Coal Company, coal and scrap book, #39.70; .lolin YV. Davis, coal haul ing. #8.02; YV. J. Eckcrt, supplies. #1.01; J. E. Griffith, lumber, labor, etc., #35.70; Henry George, supplies, 80c; M. Hal pin, repairs, #l; I). I*. Jones, drinking cups, 30c; J. 1). Myers, repairs, 75c; McNair A; Hoagland, supplies for battery, 75c; A. Oswald, supplies, 35c; 11. J. Phillips, books, #17.75; M. Schwabe, coal. #0; John Voikrand, repairs, #2.05; Wm. Williamson, supplies, #16.25. The bill of L. 11. Lentz for #5.95. over which the board experienced trouble for three months past, was taken up again and approved by a vote of 6 to 2. A bill of #3.03 from L. 11. Lentz for repairs was referred to tho finance com mittee. In regard to teachers absenting them selves from local institute, tho secretary was ordered to notify thorn to attend. The building committee was ordered to obtain prices on placing two radia tors in the llidge street building. Lee Stanton'* Heavy Lous. Ex-Clerk of tho Courts A. L. Stanton is having a run of hard luck. Hut a few months have passed since tho barn on one of his farms in Exetor township was destroyed by fire, and last week the large double barn on tho Luchslnger farm in Exeter township, now owned and occupied by Mr. Stanton himself as a dairy and a truck farm, went up in smoke, together with all its contents, including fifteen cows, seven horses, four wagons, the season's crops, farm machinery and harness. The loss was complete, not a single article that was in the barn when tho fire started being saved. It was fortunate that tho wind was not in the direction of tho house, else that, too, would have been destroyed. rrncectlingM Against Found I men. Sheriff Martin on Tuesday served no tice on Daniel Kline and A. Hudewick, coiincilmen of tho Second ward, to ap pear in court on December 16 and show cause why they should not vacate their seats as members of the borough coun cil. Mr. Kline is chargod with holding the positions of tax collector and coun cilman, and Mr. Rudewick with having sold 70 cents wortli of spikes and ham mer handles to the borough, using the name of his brother. Rurgess Gallagher is the prosecutor and his side of the case is in the hands of Attorney Carr. The outcome is awaited with much interest by local taxpayers. Faimt KxoneruleU l>y the Jury. The coroner's inquest, hold at Malia noy City, to determine the cause of the death of John Cull, rendered a verdict that death was due to over distension and paralysis of the heart, caused by over exertion. Cull and a man named Faust were having a friendly sparring match in which Faust received the worst of tho bargain. Cull walked back about live feet and fell into the arms of his uncle. No blows wore given that would have caused his deatli and the verdict was rendered accordingly. The deceased formerly resided in J eddo. l'otatoen For Sale. A liont 1,000 bushels of fine potatoes are offered for sale by M. Zemany. The crop was raised in Rutler valley. Potatoes can lie examined and orders placed for any quantity at his residence on Main street. Call at once If your want some of this lino crop. Dancing school at Yannos' opera house Saturday eveuing by St. Patrick's band. Admission, gents 25 cents. A. Oswald sells three bars of grand ma's butter milk soap for the small sum of sc. Boar, tho /t N lB Kind Van Hate Always Bought 557 OASTOHIA. Bears tho 11 18 Kind Tou Have Always Bought PRESIDENT'S MESSEGE. WHAT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE NATION HAS TO SAY. Tlie Important OtiestionH of the Day Are Treated in the I'reHhlent'ii U*iial Non- Committal Manner—Recoui mend* Ac tion on Nuuieroii* Minor Matter*. To the Senate and House of Represent atives: Notwithstanding the added burdens rendered necessary by the war our peo ple rejoice In u very satisfactory and steadily increasing degree of prosperity, evidenced by the largest volume of busi ness ever recorded. Manufacture has been productive, agricultural pursuits have yielded abundant returns, labor in all fields of industry is better rewarded, revenue legislation passed by the pres ent congress has increased the treasu i ry's receipts to the amount estimated i by its authors, the finances of the gov- I ernment have been successfully admin istered and its credit advanced to the first rank, while its currency has been maintained at the world's highest stand ard. Military service under a common fiag and for a righteous cause has strengthened the national spirit and served to cement more closely than ever the fraternal bonds between every section of the country. A review of the relation of the United States to other powers, always appro priate, is this year of primary impor tance in view of the momentous issues which have arisen, demanding in one instance the ultimate determination by arms and involving farreaching conse quences. which will require the earnest attention of the congress. In my last annual message very full consideration was given to the ques tion of the duty of the government of the United States toward Spain and the Cuban Insurrection as being by far the most important problem with which we have been called upon to deal. The con siderations then advanced and the ex position of the views therein expressed disclosed my sense of the extreme grav ity of the situation. Spain's Due. Setting aside as logically unfounded or practically inadmissible the recog nition of the Cuban insurgents as bel ligerents, the recognition of the inde pendence of Cuba, neutral Intervention to end the war by imposing a rational compromise between the contestants, Intervention in favor of one or the other party and forcible annexation of the island, I concluded it was honestly due to our friendly relations with Spain that she should be given n reasonable chance to realize her expec tations of reform, to which she had be come irrevocably committed. Within a few weeks previously she had an nounced comprehensive plans which it was confidently asserted would be effica cious to remedy the evils so deeply af fecting our own country, so injurious to the true Interests of the mother coun try as well as to those of Cuba, and so repugnant to the universal sentiment of human! ty. The ensuing month brought little sign of real progress toward the pacification of Cuba. The autonomous administra tion set up in the capital and some of the principal cities appeared not to gain the favor of the inhabitants nor to be able to extend their influence to the large extent of territory held by the In surgents. while the military arm, ob viously unable to cope with the still active rebellion, continued many of the most objectionable and offensive poli cies of the government that had preced ed it. The war continued on the old footing without comprehensive plan, developing only the same spasmodic en counters, barren of strategic result, that had marked the course of the ear lier ten years' rebellion as well as the present Insurrection from Its start. No alternative save physical exhaustion of either combatant and therewithal the practical ruin of the Island luy in sight, but how far distant no one could ven ture to conjecture. The Maine'* Deatructlon. At this juncture, on the 15th of Febru ary last, occurred the destruction of the battleship Maine while rightfully lying in the harbor of Havana on a mission of international courtesy and good will —a catastrophe the suspicious nature and horror of which stirred the nation's heart profoundly. Yet the instinct of justice prevailed, and the nation anx iously awaited the result of the search ing investigation at once set on foot. The finding of the naval board of in quiry established that the origin of the explosion was external, by a submarine mine, and only halted through lack of positive testimony to fix the responsi bility of its authorship. All these things carried conviction to the most thoughtful, even before the finding of the naval court, that a crisis in our relations with and toward Cuba was at hand. So strong was this belief that it needed but a brief exec utive suggestion to the congress to re ceive immediate answer to the duty of muklng instant provision for the possi ble and perhaps probable emergency of war, and the remurkable. almost unique, spectacle was presented of a unanimous vote of both houses on the 9th of March appropriating $50,000,000 "for the na tional defense and for each and every purpose connected therewith, to be ex pended at the discretion of the presi dent." That this act of provision came non" too soon wns disclosed when the appli cation of the fund was undertaken. Our coasts were practically undefend ed. Our navy needed large provision for increased ammunition and supplies and even numbers to cope with any sudden attack from the navv of Soaiu Continued on Fourth l'agc. $1.50 PER YEAR. | EVERY MAN [ 4 Ought to have two eves open when lie ►> is uwukc and only one eye closed ( \ when he is asleep. ►> It's the man with his eyes open—the wide-awake man, as weeull linn—who ►> sees the opportunities of life; sees I i them and seizes them, nothing es en pes him ■ i The Sleepy Man walks down tlie street ►, and sees only a number of stores, all i i somewlHt ulike. lb-fails to become ►> impressed. 4 On the other hand the Wide A wake Ma ii L notices the air of business about our i establishment. The goods catch his L> eye, he prices them, he buys and lie i gets a bargain. He lias made money. No wide-awake man passes our store. < It is always uttmotive something new every week. Our stock of ' ci-iOTZKciasror, f , HATS, CAPS, FURNISHING GOODS, I ' SHOESRUBBERS f ; Is worth seeing. V Philadelphia ■ ONE-PRICE! j Clothing House. h j Birkbeck Brick. Freelantk | There Is No Gift | So Much Welcomed W by Lady or Gent as a }}• • WATCH We have them in Solid Gold, W Filled and Silver, with Elgin i'i Movements. All sizes and new est patterns at prices that will 5: surprise yon. !/' Come, look t our stock. Wo liuvu '' something that wilt suit you. i\) B UTTE FUvVICK'S ffl Jewelry Store. | Corner Cent re and Front SI recta. J,l tr Watch Repairing a Specialty. £MIAS. ORION STKOII. Attorney and Counselor at Law aud Notary Public. otticu: Itm.iiisl midg. Hirkbcuk Brlrk,Frvolund JOHN M. CAltlt, Attorney-at-Law. All legal business promptly attended, l'ustoflleo Building, - Freehold. Q.EOIIGE McLAUGHLIN, Attorney-at-Law. Legal Dusiness uf Any Description. Il'i iinuii s Unililiiiy, Su. Cenlre (St., Freehold. 'JpiIOS. A. 11UCKLEV, Justice of the Peace. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Huildlnn, - - Main Street. M KS - s - E - HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Comjumies Represented, N. MALKY, DENTIST. OVER BIKKHECK'S STOKE, Second Flour. . . Hirkbeek Brick. I>. ROHIIBACII, General Hardware. Builders' supplies or every kind always in stock. \\ all paper, paints, ami timvarc. Lticv cles ami repairs of all sorts. South Centre street. LIBOR WINTER, Eating House and Oyster Saloon, No. Id Front Street, Frcclnnd. o^rd^t?o,s t a,e SK iuß GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, FORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 8 Walnut, street, Frecluud, or wait lor the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer In Liquor, Wine, Beer, Porter, Etc. finest turunda of Domestic ami Imported Whiskey on sale in one of the handsomest sa loons in town. Fresh Rochester and Shenun . doah floor and \ eungling's Porter on tap. Centre street.
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