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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
A British Ship Canal.

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Sarah Bernhardt Resolved"

The Women's Humane Society OF
Missouri appointed Mrs. Albert Todd to
draft resolutions regarding the State
ment of the papers that Sarah Bern
hardt burned to death her pet dog. Mrs
Todd presented the following:
The papers state that Sarah Bernhardt
when in fit of anger, seized her pet spaniel
thrust it into the stove and burned to death
the innocent creaturel All because it was
begging its mistress in most wnsome way
for recognition of its love II this be true, we
feel it to be our duty as Il humane society,
also as human beings, to condemn in severest
terms such a wicked and cruel act; therefore,
be it
Resolved. That the Womens Humane
Society of Missouri. many of whose members
have witnessed with rapt admiration and
wild enthusiasm the great Bcrnhardt's per-
iect rendition of the histronic art upon the
utagc, do, with great Indignation and pain.
denounce her late act as been barbarous and
shocking beyond expression
Resolved, Tha' this stigma upon the great
actress will in all civilized countries create
such feeling against her that should she re.
visit these countries she will be coldly re-
ceived
Resolved, That this humliating act makes
us eel indeed that we are miserable sin
ners." And we say to her that the above is
not expressed in any spirit of malice what
ever, but that if we held our peace "the
stones would cry out"
Resolved, That our secretery be instituted
% send a copy of these resolutions to Sarah
Bernhardt and also send n COPY to each
hnmanc society in the United States.
The story of the actress cremating her
dog is probably without foundation.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
The Dominion of Canada.

How many, In q hundred average
American citiZons, have tho least idea OF
the constitution, government and llldici-
ary of that country to the north Of us ?
Beyond the general notion that Cana
da consists principally of ice and snow,
and is groaning beneath the despotic
heel of British tyranny, most Ameri-
cans never take the trouble to think
about hor at all unless somo banker,
cashier or confidential clerk happens to
have committed an indiscreton and
sought an asylum within hor Doodle
protecting borders.
As matter of fact, each succeeding
year secs the dominion drifting farther
and farther from what is sentimentally
called "the mother country"
Tho federated colonies of Ontario,
Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
Prince Edwards Island, Manitoba, Kee.
watin and British Columbia enjoy al.
most precisely the same amount of in.
dependence rs do the various States o
the Union with reference to the centra,
government. Each has its own legis
lature, in most cases consisting in Q
single chamber, and written constitu
tion contained in the "British North
America Act" passed by the Imperial
Parliament, under which the disjointed
and conflicting colonies commenced to
bind themselves together in 1867.
To understand the system under which
Canada governs herself for she is prac
tically republic, with the sole excep-
tions that she does not elect her Gov
ornor and cannot make foreign treaties
- general outline of the Federal Coy
ernment would have to be given.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
A CHINAMAN'S WOoING.
1t Frightened the Girl, and the Suitor
Fled.

AS pretty young typewriter sat at
her desk near an office window looking
out on Broad street the other day, says
the Atlanta Constitution, working rapid
ly with her nimble fingers, she felt the
consciousness of strange eyes upon her,
and raised her own only to meet those
of Chinaman. The Chinaman was
gazing at her most intently.
The young lady went on with hel
work, thinking the strange little figure
would depart; but it moved not, neither
did it speak for somo minutes. After
gazing ut her intently, the figure glidcd
noisoles 'ly into the office, and said to
one of the clerks: "Melican gal muchee
lkee Chinee."
The "Melican gall referred to flushed
with embarrassment and Indignation.
She didn't fancy being likened to those
ladies with small feet and queer faces
that dlsport themselves upon fans and
banners. The clerk started to say that
he could see no re emblance, but the
Celestial had departed as noisclessly as
he had come in.
The next day and the next the yellow
man in blue clothes stood silently at the
window and gazed at the pretty little
girl, who grew more and more nervous
at this dumb admiration.
One morning she found on her desk q
package uncannily interesting. 1t was
wrapped in Chinese gilt cloth Of gold
en- tissue embroidered in Chinese fig
ures. Removing this the girl discovered
box of pap;er macho, wrought in won,
drous designs of beasts and birds, q reg
ular illustrated delirium- tremens of Il
box. Lifting the lid revealed thin,
white paper, with "Melican girl" written
upon it. Beneath this lay n wealth oi
sweets, nuts, candies, and dates, pre-
pared in such way rs only the Chinese
can, all upside down in n surprising sort
of way, with syrup in balls that made
you wonder how they were fixed, and all
sorts of conglomerations going to make
sweet harmony.
The girl distrustel these enticing
things, which goes to prove she was
timid enough for Chinese wife, if fea,
could make her resist the seductive bon
bon so entieing to the female youth OF
America. But she said she couldn't,
and size wouldn't touch the stuff, and SO
the other employees, first in economy
and presenting Joy, ate the whole box
full.
The Chinaman and the boxes came
regularly for several days. The young
lady would not touch them, but heI
comrades enjoyed the gifts too well to
doubt them.
The last visit was few days ago. He
entered the Office in garb The Mikado
might have envicd, so richly was it en-
bossed and embroidered with things
TINT swan and crawlcd and flew. In
his hand he held lighted yellow candle
that the Chinese use rs an hour glass.
Placing 1t before the startled girl ut the
typewriter, he said, solemnly:
"Mally while light burn"
The girl, in mortal terror of being es-
poused by some compelling celestial
right, snatched the candle and blew 1t
out; and then the Chinaman, showing
for the first time some human emotion,
left her presence with face one degree
more passionless and solemn. This was
the end of a Chinese courtship. The
girl has never seen him since.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Fuller's Earth.

Fuller's earth is an unctious sort of
clay, much of it kaolinite, useful IN
fulling cloth from its property, commc IL
to aluminous earths, of absorbing OIL
and grease. The variety of clay is pre-
pared which falls to pieces when put in
water, making slight cracking sound.
Its )lors are various shades of yellowish,
greenish, blu 'sh brown and gray; lustre
dull, but appears greasy when rubbed
1t is not now esteemed Of as much value
as formerly, soap having taken its place.
In, England it used to be so highly
valued that its expectation was prohib,
tied by law. When used it was first
dried in the sun or by fire, and then
thrown into cold water. The powder
thls formed was sorted, by washing,
into coarse and fine qualities, the
former Of which was applied to inferior,
the latter to superior cloths.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Discovery of Ancient Coins.

The discovery of large number of
York coins Mt Nevilles Cross, in tho
north of England, is exciting good
deal of interest They are believed to
be associated with the battle between
the English and Scotch armies in 1916.
The coins, all of silver, number about
800, and were discovered i'll an urn A
young man was BIRDS nesting near Nev-
lilies Gross, and near the foot Of q tree
saw what appeared to be pot sticking
out of the ground. In picking it up it
smashed, and number of coins fell to
the ground. Taking thom first to be
checks, he afterwards found out what
they really were, and sold about forty OF
them at Durham, where they were
melted down. Others he took to town
councillor of Durham, Mr.. Fowler, who
pcrcciving that they were English and
Scotch coins in a good state of preserN n
tion, bought them Mt n fair price. The
rest, with n portion of the urn, were Sc
cured by Mr.. George Neasham, of the
Durham University. The urn is about
nine inches high, and of medieval work
manship. The coins are groats, half
groats, and pennies of the two Scottish
Kings, Robert Bruce and David H., and
tho first three Edwards of England. Tho
collection of these interesting coins, all
now in tho possession of Mr.. Fowler, in
cludcs IL large number of pennies from
the royal and episcopal mints of Durham
and York. The inscriptions show that
the groats and half-groats of Edward Ill.
were struck in London and at York.
They form an interesting study for
numismatists, and it is probable that the
collection will DO transferred to a mu-
scum
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

A LETTER from the United States
Consul at Cape Town, Africa, warns
Americans who anticipate going to that
country to buy diamonds to buy them
of licensed dealers only. The trade in
stolen diamonds has become so great
that law has been passed punishing
the buyer with seven years imprison-
ment in convict station, among the
vilest of criminals. Many innocent
buyers suffer and among those now
confined are two American citizens,
Isaac Levy, and Fred Nelson, the latter
son of retired Boston merchant.
An effort is to be made to secure their
pardon. Nelson has been confined
four years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Stopping the Heart.

1t is quite common for persons to feel
faint and to become pale Immediately
after drinking glass of ice water.
They attribute these effects to heat or
over exertion, OF to some other cause
which has nothing to do with the result,
not knowing that they have so weakened
the heart as to prevent its sending due
amount of blood to the lungs and brain,
and that, had the water been little
cooler, life would possibly have been ey-
tinguished altogether. Direct expert
ment with instruments especially devised
for the purpose of measuring the force
Of the hearts pulsatons establish the
fact that there is no agent of the
materia medica inoro powerful with some
persons as depressant OF this organ
then largo draught OF ice water. I'm
der certain circumstances it acts with
all the force and rapidity of prussic
acid. North American Review.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

A PRETTY story, pretty enough to be
true, is told of Princess Louise, who
welded the Earl of Fife. 1t seems this
shy royal maiden had been "struck on"
the Earl for years; in fact, even before
she came out, but she had never told
her love, nor did the Earl tell his until
a kind court busy-body, guessing the
secret, went to papa with it. And
during these five years the Princess
always bought birthday present for
the man she loved, but as she never
dared give it to him, the little gift was
laid away in a drawer and carefully
locked up. There is something exceed
ingly touching in this fit of girlish sem
timent, and, with it in mind, no Won
der the Prince of Wales spoke of his
daughters engagement as one of pure
affection. A girl like this will make o
tender, loving wife.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

Do THE patriotic" men who purchase
generous supplies of fire crackers and
such small artillery, with which to cele-
brate the Fourth of July and kindred
holidays, ever reflect that each irritat-
ing report sounds the knell OF just so
much money-hardly earned, sometimes
literally burned up-hopelessly de-
stroyed? At city pyrotechnic displays
thousands of dollars are consumed in a
few minutes, and for what? That the
eyes of heated, uncomfortable crowd
may be momently dazzled by glare of
colors which die as they are born. OF
all pleasures this is the most evanescent
and to spend thousands of dollars in
order to secure it. while the poor are
always with us, is surely nothing less
than wanton misuse of money.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
a Puzzled Celt.

A class in a San Francisco art school
was recently startled by the appearance
in its midst OF a dilapidated 1rishmun,
who, with tears in his eyes, begged for
enough money to get him a "bite. !"
The first impulse of the presiding
genius was to request him to move on.
but his picturesque qualities suggested
that he be given n chance to earn his
supper by sitting as model.
"Sit down., said the instructor, kind
ly. eff you will permit these young
ladies to paint you we will pay you four
bits. What do you say?"
''Av Oi'll let 'em wha at ?" replied
the beggar, with puzzled look on his
face.
"Paint you, Paint you. 1t won't
take very long"
"Bedad, | want the four bits bad
enough" he returned, after moments
reflection, San Oi'll he viry glad t let
tn young la dies paint me, av yen tell
me how Oil git TIL paint arr nv mo
afterwar rds. = Harper's Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
She Had q Nice Bite.

Every one had his or her line over the
rail of the boat awaiting n bite when the
freckled faced girl with auburn hair
turned to the young man with a downy
moustache and two watch chains, and
exclaimed:
"Oh Augustus, l bolieve-I believe
have bite !"
"Then pull in" he commanded.
"But it may bo II great big fish, and
he may pull me into tho water"
81 won't lot him."
"But if no docs 2"
81 will save you, or we will perish
together !"
"Then-then will pull" "
She pulled, and brought in n sea-
robin about rs big as your finger Tho
peril had passed. We sneered at the
catch, but they minded it not. Not
until that moment had they dared nc
knowledge their love. He was her'n
and she was his'n, and they were very,
very happy as they spit on their bait for
more luck. - n. Y. Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Our Wheat-Growing Rival.

The State Department is in receipt of
m exhaustive report on Russian agri-
culture and cereal trade from Charlton
Fl. Way, United States Consul General
10 st. Petersburg. He says the exports
of cereals from Russia in the last two
wears show abnormal increase, due to
three causes first, the enormous crops
gathered from both the black lands and
the arabic plairies; second, the depreci-
alton of the paper ruble; and third, the
foolish practice of systems of corners
in the United States.
The arabic lands of Russia in Europe,
Mr.. Way says, excluding Poland, cover
an area Of $4,000 square miles,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
said that he would SEQ that it was wound
nm daily

The richest woman in America is a
resident of South America. She is not
only the richest woman in the Americas,
but she is the richest woman in the world.
She has one of the largest fortunes held
by either sex. This woman is Dona Isa-
dora Consino, of Chill. She is the big
gest real estate owner in Santiago and
Valparaiso. South American fortunes
are hard to estimate, but many people
have put hers above 5000, 900, 900.
Money multiplies fast in her hands, for
her eye is everywhere.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Waging War On June Bugs.

At the instance of the Prussian Gov
eriment, the peasants living nea the
Tuchel lowlands in West Prussia, have
been waging war of extermination on
the June bugs, which appeared by the
million in the fir fore sts of that region
some time ago. The total number OF
bugs killed and collected by the peas
ants was about 5000, 900, for which
they were paid by the government one
thirtieth of a prennig, less than one one
hpndredth of n cent, per bug.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Where They Are Slow and Sure.

Some one says that, taking tho rail
roads mile for mile, there are three
accidents in the North to one in the
South. 1t is wonder the proportion is
not greater. On some of the railroads
in the South, when the engineer sees
an obstruction ON the track mile ahead,
he, without Stacking the speed of his
train, jumps off, runs ahead, and re-
moves the cause of the threatened ac-
cident. and then waits for few minutes
for his engine to come along. Norris
tolpn Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

! In the New York Coroner's office, be-
vond the memory of the Oldest of those
who frequent it, stood an old-fashioned
calandar, modelled something like a
erandfather's clock. Since the death OF
John t. Toal, who was clerk to the Cor
.oners for twenty years or more, no one
has paid any attention to it, 1t was
.Toal's and he wound and unwound 1t
every day. An attempt was made the
other day to put it away in the store
,oom, but Coroner Levy protested. He
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

THE homes of the future Johnstown
citizens are likely to be built on high
ground. The Cambria Iron Company
is to build an inclined plane from the
center of the town to the top of the hill,
three-quarters Of mile. Here 500
acres of land can be laid ont in pleasant
building lots.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

WHEN French deputy is censured
and expelled by the Legislature, he is
forbidden even to enter the palace
where the sessions are held during the
fifteen sessions following his expulsion,
and is fined half of his pay as mem
,ber. Furthermore, he is compelled to
advertise his shame in the department
which he represents, at his own expense,
by posting in public places 800 printed
accounts of the whole business.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

The Emperor OF Austria has just exer-
cised his most rarely-used prerogative
of stopping criminal prosecution. A
priest had been arrested in Vienna for
having embezzled $4,000 forms which
ihe had collected for clerical purposes.
After the arrest he showed such contri-
tion that the archbishop asked the EN-
peror's pardon, which was granted.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

THE English, after buying breweries
and distilleries, are now obtaining pos
session of American elevators. The
time is likely to come when no Ameri-
can can become elevated without pay
ing tribute to Great Britain.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

The end of the Great Eastern is come
at last. Unlucky the monster ship was
from the beginning. She began her
career with fatal boiler explosion, and
during the time she was ahoat was pc
culiarly unfortunate in encountering
heavy seas. gales, and hurricanes. As
a pecuniary speculation she brought
nothing but disaster to owner after
owner and ut last, after long period
of inglorious inaction, she is being
broken up ty firm in the Mersey.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

A SEA turtle ten feet long, five feet
wide and weighing 1000 pounds, was
caught recently in trap off South
Harwich, Cape Cod. The monster is
estimated to be fully 200 years old. AS
it stands the distance between It's fore
Hippers is over ten feet
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

This Is the age of wonders, and the average
American citizen is no longer surprised at any
thing. If you want to experience that senea-
Co., 1909 Main st., Richmond, Va, and hear
what they have got to say Of the success OF
some of their agents. They have got the goods
that sell, and any one out 0f employment will
consult their own interests by applying
them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

An old grandfather's clock down in
Ohio which has been running regularly
for the last ten years, stopped the other
day, and upon examination it was found
that mouse had fallen into the works
and was caught between the wheels and
killed, and thus stopped it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

THE value of France, estimated by
NJ. de Faville, recognized authority,
has deprecated since 1876 about 15 per
cent. of the entire national wealth.
This, in property held at home and
abroad, is estimated at about 200 mil
lizards of francs, or $40, 900, 900, 900.
Such depreciation is tremendous.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

THIRTEEN miles from Cheyenne, Wyo-
ming, is what is said to be the largest
horse farm in the world. There are
10000 acres of land, where roam 5000
horses, which require the constant at
tention of sixty-ive men. One hundred
miles of wire fence keep the animals in
hounds
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

A RESIDENT of Morgantowr, w. Va,
has dog that is trained to act as cash
boy, and with written order and the
money in his mouth he will do the mar
keting properly, his only fault being
that if he meets another dog he will
swallow the money to have fight.
The master has lost 81 so in this man
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

The Shah's tact was demonstrated
beyond question at Birmingham. When
he stepped on the platform the crowd
fairly mobbed him. He took in the
situation at glance, smiled and readily
responded to the request of scores of
men and women to shake hands with
him
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

A STONE has been discovered in Japan
which has remarkable qualities as q
cement material, and can be worked up
for much less price than the imported
article costs. The cement will bear q
weight of 400 pounds per square inch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

"To ExTERMINATE feas," writes cor
respondent of the New York Times, "in
addition to cleanliness, put a tablespoon
full of salt between the sheets. Use it
in sweeping, and scatter freely"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Seeing Behind Them.

Nature has enabled some animals to
see objects behind them as well MS in
front without turning around, The
hare has this power in n marked degree.
Its eyes are large, prominent and placed
laterally. Its power of seeing things in
the rear is very noticeable in greyhound
coursing, for though this dog is mute
while running, tho hare is abe to Judge
to nicely tho exact moment at which
it will be best for it to double. Horses
are another instance. 1t is only neces-
sary to watch horse driven invariably
without blinkers to notice this. Let the
driver even attempt to take the whip In
hand, and if the horse is used to the
work he will at once increase his paco.
Tho giraffe, which is very timid ami
NAL, is approached with the utmost diii-
Guilty, on account OF its eyes being 80
placed that it can soc as well behind as
IN front. When approached this same
faculty enables it to direct with great
precision the rapid storm OF kicks with
which it defends itself.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

ONE hundred and eight American art
lists have received medals and honorable
mentions at the Paris Exhibitions this
year. Who says that art does not -four
ish in America?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

JOHN HART, great grandson of the
John Hart who signed the Declaration
of Independence, drives q bakers
wagon at West Chester, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

THEY are attempting to acclimatize
American oysters from Connecticut in
several places along the coast of Sweden.
So far the oysters thrive we'll.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

Ever since 1854 there have been women (niore
each year. who claim that there is no soap half
rs good, or rs economical as Dobbins's Electric.
There must be some truth In their claim, Try
1t, see how much. Your grocer has it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

WHAT seems to be q reliable account
of case of hydrophobia cured by eat
ing the leaves of the maguey plant is
going the rounds Of the Mexican press.