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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28
The Longest and Shortest Livers.

II appears that the most refined and !
polished nations have no prominence
over savage tribes in longevity. Leav-
ing out causes of destruction insepara-
BILE from the hsbitudes OF barbarous
races, the Africans and Indians often
attain extreme old age Humboldt
gives native American Indians long
lives. He speaks of an Indian woman
who died at Chiquata aged 143 years.
and her husband died at the age Of H.
He also speaks of Peruvian who, when
40 years old, walked daily four leagues
Prchard, on the longevity of the ne
groes, speaks of Robert Lynch, the
property OF Sir Edward Hyde East, who
diedat ST. Johns at the age of 40.
Numerous other instances are given OF
the great age of this race in the United
States. Dungleson's "Human H6alth''
says: Throughout the United States
the number OF colored people who are
reported to attain tha age of 100 years
and upwards, bears large ratio to the
| whites.''
Kings and EmpeIors are not char
acteristically long livers. Out of two
hundred Roman and German Emperors
| only four lived to the age of eighty year.
The same holds good with Ecclesiastic-
hundred Popes only five arrived at the
age of so. Monks and hermits. on the
contrary, by temperance ond rectitude,
strict regimen and prayer, including
the saving virtue of starvation, arrive
at patriarchal ages. Poets and artists,
it seems. have long leases of life, be-
cause of their occupation which leads
them to be conversant with the sports
| OF the fancy and self-created world,
whose whole life is an agreeable DIRE am.
Philosophers, 1t seems, attain great age,
especially such as are occupied with the
study of nature and the discovery of
new and divine truths. 1t appears from
tables that miners and doctors are
among the shortest livers-miners from
long exposure to poisonous efiiuvia
physicians in serving others are con-
sumed, in healing others are destroyed.
The rate OF mortality among practising
physicians is greater. perhaps, than
among men of any other profession.
The most extraordinary instances OF
longevity are to be found only among
those classes OF mankind who, amidst
bodily labor and in the open air, lead q
simple life agreeable to nature, such a:
farmers, gardeners, hunters, soldiers
and sailors. In these situations mar
still attains the age 140 and even 15(
years. Frankenberg, Dane who wa:
seaman. lived to be 146 years o.d
Effiingkam, an Englishman, born poor
brought up to labor, and who ended hi.
days as a laborer, died in the Hath yeal
of his age. r. Glenn. a shoemaker
who lived at Tacony, near Philadelphia
lived 10 be ia years old. There art
many thousand instances OF simple
laborious children of nature who have
lived to agreat age. 1t is not the rich and
great, not those who take gold tincture
and wouder-working medicines who be.
come old, but laborers. farmers. mari
ners. and such men as, perhaps, never
in their lives employed their thoughts
on the means which must be used tc
! promote longevity.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28
How to Make Cucumber Pickles.

The first pickles are always .he best
Select plump, freshly picked cucumbers,
of any size desired. Take water enough
to cover them we'll add salt enough to
make brine that will bear up potato
until it can be seen above the surface of
the brine. about the size of a ten cent
piece {; pour this boiling hot over the
pickles-do not cover them, but when
cold lay something on that will keep
them under the brine, as those that
float will become soft leave them
twenty-four hours, then drain them
and cover with boiling water let them
stand also :wenty-four hours, keeping
them under the water. The third day
drain and pack In stone jars. To a
three gallon jar put in enough pickles
to fill about one-third full, then a
layer of sliced onions, then a cheese
cloth bag about eight or ten inches
full Of black pepper. two ounces stick
cinnamon broken rather small, half
tablespoonful OF cloves mustard seed
mace or any other fiavoring may be add
ed. Horseraddish cut in strips, and
three or four red peppers may also be
added. TEen repeat-pickles, spices,
etc. Cover all with boiling cider vine
gar, as weak as will keep the pickles. 1
generally add half water TO the vinegar
or more. II too sour, the pickles are
not good and they become soft. The
scalding haIdens them and also makes
them green the spices preserve them
from moulding. AS soon as they are
cold they should be covered to keep
them well under the vinegar and the
jars also covered to keep out dust, and
they must be kept in very cool place.
Do not wash them at fist, as handling
breaks the skin and they will not keep
as well. Stirring them once OF twice a
week is good plan, as it prevents
mould from gathering.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28

WE have at last found out wby pretty
things are called "snobby." Its be-
cause they are something 20 door.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28
The Rose an Emblem OF Love.

This flower, so marvellous in form,
color and fragrance has instinctively
won the love and admiration OF men.
The lover saw in the red rose fair en-
blem of his own feelings, and laid it
secretly upon the altar OF Venus while
the pure white loses made them fit
symbol OF chsste virgins. In Italy it is
very popular custom, all over the
kingdom. the bodies of departed friends
are covered with white roses IS they are
borne in open bisrs to their last resting
places. All the ancient masters OF med
icine speak of the rose with great rever-
ence. In China a small bag filed with
rose leaves is a .silsman to secure the
bearer against diseases. The Pope con-
socrates on the Sunday called Dominica
~, rosa, :he third Sunday before Easter
a golden rose, which he bestows as
special sign of favor upon a church or
crowned head. In 1856 the Empress
Eugepie received this work OF approba-
.ion on the occasion o. the christening
Of her son, and in 1867 Isabella of Spain
was 80 honored, not because of her vir-
tues, but as an acknowledgment OF her
liberal contributions to the Papacy.
In France rosos were once so highly
revered that only certain privileged
classes were permitted to raise them in
their gardens.
In olden times in many portions Of
Europe. rose water was an indispensa-
BILE seasoning for most delicate dishes,
and roast meats were never eaten with
out large quantity of thst esteemed
liquid essence. The humblest citizen
in former days was by law bound to
present his daughter, on her wedding
day, at least with q chaplet OF roses,
though he might not be able to make
her any other present. Roses were
prominent elements OF Roman luxury.
At an entertainment which Cleopatra
gave, the floor was covered three feet
deep with roses, over which nets had to
be spread to make walking possible.
Europe had early q great variety OF
roses, to which the crusaders added
some fine varieties, brought from
the East, as the fragrant Dsmssk rose.
from Damascus, the largest and one OF
the sweetest OF the whole family.
| When Columbus landed on our shores,
he found Ihe rose here also in matchless
beauty.
1t vii be remembered by your readers
that the last Napoleon showed a special
fondness for his roses at Fontainebleau,
Of which he knew every one. The en-
press shared this fancy, and hence 1t
was that the Prince Of Wales presented
her, during the last empire, In acknowl-
edgnent Of her cordial hospitality, q
magnificent basket of gold which con-
tained every known rose.
There is said 10 be historical facts to
prove that a certain rose bush in Ger
many, still bearing flowers in summer,
was cherised and cared for by a noted
Bishop nearly thousand years ago.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28

TEE process of making the WOOD c4i-
pet Cow coming into common use .
comparatively simple, although 1! niLs. -,
be done with exactitude. Care'u.!
adjusted saws strip tie lumber INTO ID. w
desired thickness and width, the i"''''
differing according to the work Tequ.-
ed. The stuff is then subjected 10 u.
saws that cut it out in proper shap' '''
inlaying, to form the fabric ana u""'
of the carpet. This must be done W.
much particularly, as such o. the ni'.
tiform pieces must exactly fit. Iu' .,
raugement of the pieces and the s-L'IS
of them is done by lads, and looks 20
slow work, but yards are thus W. -
with fair celebrity. Canvas is g!ueu
one side to give strength TO the ia'-',
The carpet is then subjected % '''p
paper. and is finally finished VIII 49,
Oil
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28


MANY OF the so-called cheap cuts Of
meat are preferable for instance, the
shoulder of mutton is much more deli
cate than the leg, and, as few persons
know, the price is low. The English,
who of all people know what good NUT
ton is, always give the leg to the house
hold. and save the shoulder for guests
or first table. However. meat is not
the only thing you must learn to choose.
Good eggs may be quickly designated
by their dull shell and clear appearance.
An old, or stale egg, as a rule, has a
dull porous looking shell. The flesh of
fresh fish should be firm, the gill should
be light red and the scales silvery and
clear and the eyes full aud bright.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28
Fall Chicks.

Now is the time 20 get broody hens in
order to get supply of pullets for early
spring laying. Pullets hatched during
the next few months will begin laying
in February and March, and the fist to
begin will want to sit by the last of
March. In sitting hens in hot weather
IL is bess to make a nest on the ground
or if this is not practicable line a box
with sod, dirt side up. Sprinkle with
water containing a solution of caIbolic
acid. Make the rest on top and sprink
lie with sulphur, and you need have no
fear of lice.
Il you have any newly batched chicks
that seem droopy, and you not taken the
above precautions against lice, examine
their beads at once for the so.called
butcher lice. To destroy them anoint
heads with your finger dipped in lard
Repeat the third day and treat the
breast, body and wings of the mother
hen to like process.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28

A DIVINE benediction Is always in
visibly breathed on prinful and lawful
diligence. Thus, the servant employ
ed in making and blowing of the fire
(though sent away thence a soon as it
burneth clean ofttimes getteth by his
pains more kindly and continuing
heat than the master himself. who sit
tith down by the same and thus per-
sons industriously occupying them
selves thrive better on a little of their
own honest getting than lazy heirs on
the large revenues left unto them.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28
A steep Climb.

For the first time for a number OF
years the Sigiri rock in Ceylon has been
scaled by a European, the feat on this
occasion being performed by General
Lennox, who commands the troops in
the island. Ii is said, indeed, that only
one other European, Mr.. Greasy, ever
succeeded in reaching the sum nit. The
rock is cylindrical in shape, and the bull
ging sides render the ascent very diff
cult and dangerous. There are CALLER
les all round, a groove about four inches
deep being cut in the solid rock. This
rises spiraily, and in it are fixed the
foundation bricks, which support
platform about six feet broad, with a
chunam-coated wall about nine feet
high. The whole structure follows the
curves ard conto urs Of the solid rock.
and is cunningly constructed so as 20
make the most OF aay natural support
the formation can afford. In some plac-
es the gallery has fallen completely
away, but 1t still exhibits flights of
marble steps. High upon the rocks ale
several fgures OF .-BuGdha but it is a
mystery how the artist got there, or
how, beng there, he was able to carry
on his work. The Notifications consist
OF platforms, one above the other, sup
ported by massive retaining walls, each
commanding the other. Owing 10 the
falling away of the gallery the ascent
in parts had to be made up a perpendIc-
ular face OF the cliff, and General Len
nox and four natives were left to do the
latter part OF the ascent alone. The
top they found to be a plateau about an
acre in extent in which were two square
tanks, with sides 80 yards and fifteen
feet respectively in length, cut out of
the solid rock. A palace Is believed to
have existed on the summit at one time
although time, weather and the jungle
have obliterated all traces of it. Dur
Ing the descent the first conner had to
guide the foot of the next into a safe
hssure but all reached the bottom
safely in about two and half hours.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28

WE had rather do anything tnan
acknowledge the merit of another If
we can help it. We cannot bear a
superior or an equal. Hence ridicule
is sure to prevail over truth, for the
malice of mankind, thrown into the
scale, gives the casting weight.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-28

TRY this lemon sponge, it is easy to
make and is always liked Soak one
ounce of gelstine in one pint OF boiling
water until Dissolved /; then pour on it
one pint of boiling water, the juice Of
three lemons and sugar to taste. When
thoroughly mixed beat to a white froth
and add the whites of four eggs, well
beaten. Beat all together until quite
stiff, put in molds wet with water and
set on the ice.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Miss Myrtle Rowley, teacher in the
second primary department OF the city schools,
will take college course 40 Valparaiso. Ind.
and win depart Immediately upon the expiration
81 the present term. Miss Evah Morrison,
teacher OF the arst primary department, win
undoubtedly accompany her.
Mrs. &. VI. Atkinson departed ON We'd
nesday for a visit with friends Mt Appleton, Wis
and unless she becomes homerick viii visit friends
and relatives at EScanaba. Mich. Green Bay,
Wis. Adele, Wis, and Lambertine, MIMI, aud
be absent about two months.
III. w. Coleman, the young gentleman
who spent two mounth- Ia this city giving in
tructions nivory type paintlngfor photographs,
* now nj Iron River. lie win soon return TO
Chicago. his home. 20 complete his studies In
medicine.
Supt. j. n. Porter Of the Iron River
mine. gentleman % hich standing Ia knowleslee
OF mines and the manner 81 working them. was
IA the city on Tuesday evening
A. Justified, The Fair man, il laid
up with kink IN his back. Tried 20 var.ien aud
manaic his store az the same time and Il
wouldn't work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02
MINING NOTES.

Seven hundred gallons Of water rs
raised from the Great Western mine every
minute.
Some exploratory work IL being done
on the town site, near Crystal avenue, by
H. G. Kimball
There is some talk OF rcsuming work Mt
the Blaney mine, though just when and
To what extent Is not learned.
Two sample cars Of ore were sent out
from the Youngstown mine ON Monday.
One went to the Chicago 4 Aurora smelt-
ing and Refining Co., mt Aurora, H., and
the other TO the Trudor Iron works at
st. Louis, Mo.
We looked over the Sheridan property
Wednesday and found the work moving
along very satisfactorily for those most
Interested. At present the work Of UNI
watering several shafts which were sunk
last fall IL being attended to'in the west
ern pit. In the eastern pit the foot wall
has been found and they are NJ present
working towards the hanging wall. In
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02

Lee Peck, Of Wakefield. formerly SUI
perintendent OF the Blaney mine, this district
WAS in the city over Sunday, accompanied by
Mrs. Peck.
Mrs. A. urcn and two children departed
on Saturday morning last for visit with friends
at their old home in the copper country.
Supt. +. J. Gilbert, OF the Youngstown
mine. WAS ia Iron Mountain on Tuesday ON bust
ness connec ed with the Masonic lodge.
Sol. Thouin went TO Green Bay last
Saturday TO meet one Of his boys who was re
turning from school.
Mrs. VI. Rowley has been confined TO
her bed by sickness greater part OF thisweek
John H. Parks returned from a BUSH
ness trip TO Marquette on Thursday evening
Supervisor VIM. Doucet returned Tues
day noon from business visit 70 Pembne.
Thos. H. Flanagan, township clerk Of
Iron River, was in the city on Tuesday.
NJ. Tender and wife visited with Flor
ence friends early In the week.
w. W. Hunter, an Iron Rivermerchant,
was here on Monday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02
Royal Court Comedy Co.,

1t may be said and honestly too. with
none of the you-tickle-me-and-Tll-tickle-
you business brought into play, that by
the appearancein this city OF the Rogers
Royal Court Comedy Co., the cap sheaf
in the theatrical line has been laid ON.
The company is composed OF twenty
persons, each one specialist and 1T
would be nm NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. To make
individual mention and il will not be Mt
tempted, but it will do TO say that n
Crystal Falls audience never was more
pleased than on the occasion of the visit
Of this royal company. On Thursday
evening Mr.. j. w. Garner, an eminent
actor, aided by the company, amused "a
fair sized audience, with "Uncle Reuben"
Last night the "Danites, rousing west
ern play was put ON and well received.
This afternoon "Uncle Reuben will be
repeated Mt the matinee and the com
pany will compete it's engagement in the
city tonight with the great Irish comedy
drama "Inshavogne." The performances
given are above the average. marked
feature OF each performance, and one
that was highly appreciated, was the
music by Prof. McElhany's orchestra.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02

several days, since then nothing what
ever has been heard OF him. The officials
in all OF the range towns are on the look
oct. At the time ofhis departure he was
making arrangements TO SO toa hospital
for treatment and was only waiting un-
til his brother came down from the
woods. II is very doubtful II he Is ever
found alive. because during his crazy
times he is liable 10 wander lar into the
deep woods. He is a man forty years OF
age, height about fiveie etand nine inches,
weighs It's pounds, blue eyes, sandy
completion, and wears sandy nous
tache. When last seen he wore gray
drab suit OF lumbermen's clothing with a
pleated jacket and a yellow jersey shirt.
He has wife and three children.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02
JOSEPH SMITH INSANE.
Imagincs The knights Of Labor are Trying
"a take his Life.

Tmapincs The knights of Labor are Trying
"a take his Life.
Joseph Smith, n lumberman of this
city became insane and ON Thursday night
OF last week disappeared and has not
been heard OF since. lie was one OF the
Smith Bros, numbering firm and some
time during the winter had trouble with
several members OF the order of Knights
OF Labor, who were working in his camp,
which prayed on his mind with sufficient
weight to dethrone his reason. He read
everything he could find pertaining TO the
doings Of that order, which only tended
90 aid his malady, finally causing him to
imagine that the Knights Of Labor in a
united body were seeking 10 take his life
This thing began last winter at which
time he would havespclls andgo into the
woods and stay untilhe became rational
After the spring breakup he came to
town and his spells became more frequent
During bis rational hours he would stay
at home, but when no felt the peculiar
sensation creeping over him he would
make for the woods and stay in hiding
until the spell passed away. IL seems
that last Thursday the attack was more
violent than usual. His family supposed
that he would return as he had done be-
fore, but Ia this they were disappointed.
Not returning as late as Saturday ~
searching party started out, butreturned
in tho evening, the trip being Ruthless.
On Sunday fully two hundred men and
boys secured the woods all day within a
radius OF seven miles ofthe city bnt could
not find the unfortunate man. IL was
learned later, however, that he had been
ut Mastodon while rationaland had pur-
chased provisions enough 60 do him
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02

One OF these greatly amusing entertain
ments will he held on Saturday evening
June ., under theauspices OF the Women's
Christian Temperance Union, in the fiat
over j. III. & G.. $. Parks store. The
parlors Of Mesdames Rowlcy, and Redfield
will be thrown open for the entertainment
OF all. Ice crerm, cake and Strawberries
will be served and beautiful quilt will
he given as "A prize. A cordial invitation
il extended To all.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02
A woMAN's DISCOVERY.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by a lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests. but her vital
organs were undermined and death seem
cd imminent. For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep.
She bought OF Ms n bottle OF DIR. Kings
New Discovery for consumption and was
SO much revived ON taking firstdose that
she slept NIL night and with one bottle
has baen miraculously cured. Her name
IL Mrs Luther Lutz." Thus writes VIC.
Hamrick & Co, of Shelby Meet a
free trial bottle at j. +. Bowers drug
store.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02

fBy TaEFusls1

Capt. Richard Lowry and himily desire
through the medium Of The DIAMOND
DRILL, To express their appreciation and
return thanks To the people 81 Metro
politan for the many kind attentions
shown them during the illness and death
OF his son Willie, and especially to Dir.
Hamilton and wife, for their untireing
efforts. May they in their affection re-
ccive full measure OF the same Christian
charity. RICHARD LOWRY.
GRoyELAND, Mich, May ~, 1883.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02
Fire at the Juniette Nine.

The engine house at the Juniette mine
was destroyed by fire at an early hour
yesterday morning. The loss entailed
will probably reach $4,000, with no in
surance. The origin OF the fire is a
mystery. Engineer Webb kept the pumps
going until about eleven o'clock when he
took nap, from which he was awakened
by the fire which had communicated to
his clothing. The building is "A total loss,
but portion of the machinery can be
repaired.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CON-
VENTION.

For the above convention the Chicago
x Northwestern Railway Co. will sell
excursion tickets to Chicago and return
at rate Of one fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold June 10th TO 10th
inclusive, and will be good for return
from June Goth 10 25th inclusive. For
full information call ON or address any
ticket agent Of the Chicago & North
Western Railway. 19-4t.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-02
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC con-
NENTION.

The Chicago 4 Northwestern Railway
Co. win sell excursion tickets to St. Louis
and return for the above convention at
rate Of one fare for the round trip; such
tickets win be sold June 2d to 9th in
elusive. and will be good TO return June
9th TO 18th. inclusive. For tickets and
all information call on or address any
ticket agent OF the Chicago 4 North
Western Railway. 1926.