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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

A "PENNY famine" is what now
threatens the large cities of the West
and Southwest. The people have lean-
ed to use the long-despised one-cent
coin, and the needs of circulation have
increased far beyond the power of the
government machinery to supply them.
The Philadelphia mint is about two
months bahind with its orders for these
pieces, in spite of keeping at work night
and day turning them out. The result
of such scarcity is that the poor people
suffer more than the rich. Where
change cannot be readily made for pur-
chases, prices of small commodities
adapt themselves all too promptly to the
existing conditions and Eeoome multi
pies of tive-the one two or three GEMS
of difference inuring always to the profit
of the seller and not of his customer.
The seller, in his turn, cannot make 50
many sales, and the producer feels Il
pinch. All that Congress can do in the
way of remedying this shortcoming
ought to be done without delay, by
liberal appropriations for the coinage
and shipment of copper cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

In a little town near Chicago there is
q school house close to the tracks of Il
trunk line railroad. The consequence
of this juxtaposition of the two things is
one that never would occur to any but
the boyish mind. The boys got up a
game which consisted in their seeing
which one should be the last to jump
across the track in front of the express
train that passes there ut fifty miles an
hour just after 'hool lets out. This
game has already cost at least three
lives. The other day railroad EN-,
ployee went to the mother of one of the
boys to tell her what her son was doing.
She told him she could take care of hei
own children and wanted no inteIfer.
ence by tattletales. She gave him Il
scolding he will never forget One
reason why he will never forget it is
that the boy was killed by the express
train one week afterward. The engineer
said he saw the boy standing by the
track, but never dreamed he meant to
try to cross it ahead of the train.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

Mr.. TsUI Kwo YIN, the new Chimes
Minister at Washington, is not at al
sociable and discourages the members
of his Legation from accepting invita-
lions to Washington drawing-rooms. The
Minister is recluse, very fond of books
and it is said that he spends half the
night poring over his favorite authors.
He is studying English and finds the
routine business OF the Legation quite
oppressive. His pred fcessor spent
many thousands of dollars in entertain
ing, but Tsui Kwo Yin has no intention
of committing any such eXtravagance.
His subordinates stand greatly in awe of
him and his word is law at the Lega.
ton,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

AN electrical paper of New York re-
Gently published II carefully compiled
list OF the electric railw1ys in operation
in the United States The table shows
n grand total of 179 roads, 1,2G0 miles
of track, and II 1854 cars, some i13 being
actually at work. Considering that Mt
the end Of 1885 there was only one cleo
tric railway in operation, the growth of
electric trae ton has been something
phenomenal, even for such u go-ahead
country as America.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12


the forms of bird and animal life.
Some are so from sentiment, as it en-
ables them to retain the substantial
shadow of pet. Others are enlisted
On scientific basis. One may love
birds and not be taxiderinist. Audu-
bon illustrates this: He was devoted
ornithologist one of the greatest
America has yet known; but he
paid no attention to taxidermy.
When he bagged bird it was
his practice to pin it to tree
and make drawing reproducing the
natural tints of the plumage, with
colors. After this the skin was removed
and dried. The collection of drawings
and descriptions left by Audubon serve
as criteria for sportsmen, but the value
would have been much increased il
supplemented by the actual forms Of
the birds. Charles Waterton, the En-
glish naturalist, has left far more to
posterity through practicing taxi
dermy. The specimens he gathered
now in the museum in York, are oI
inestimable worth in showing the
natural posture and action of life. On
careful examination it will be found
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
E'O-lnY.

that are useful as well as ornamental" "
From one silk umbrella can be drawn
and screwed to the stick; another has a re-
ceptacle for nickels and cents and is con
venient for those who ride on street. cars;
another contains measure for the height
OF horses, and has spirit-level attach.
ment, and still another has watch set in
the handle.
The contrivance of making repository
in the hollow of a walking stick, accord
ing to the San Francisco Chronicle is
very ancient The bourbon or pilgrims
staff of the middle ages was a strong and
stout stick about five feet in length, armed
at the lower end with an iron spike, and
evidently intended as n balance and sup
port to the body when climbing up steep
activities In it may be seen the proto-
type of the alpenstock. About twelve
inches from the top of the staff was gen-
orally largo protuberance, on which the
hand of the pilgrim rested without danger
of sliding downward. The upper part of
the staff was hollow and capable of
holding small articles, but the lower
portion was entirely solid 1t is very prob
able that in the cavity of the upper part
the pilgrims originally kept relics of saints,
which were sold at the tombs to which the
pilgrims travelled and which were consid-
cred as satisfactory proofs that the pill
grims had been to The spot indicated. In
the latter ages of pilgrimage, however,
this part of the staff was converted into a
kind of pipe or musical instrument.
Above the tube the staff was surmounted
by small, hollow globe, and it was ais, :,
furnished near the top with q kind of
crook for carrying O gourd of water II
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

PRESIDENT CHARLOTTE SMITH, of the
Woman's National Industrial League,
has addressed me mortal to Congress,
in view of the Worlds Fair of 1892,
asking for an appropriation to erect n
monument at Washington to Queen Isa-
bella l. of Spain, who was the friend
and patron OF Columbus. The petition
suggests that the monument in question
should be the work of Spanish or
American woman sculptor, and statoa
that it is destined to cCmmemoiate The
services rendered by II representative
woman in connection with the discovery
of America.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
THE scheme of the Hungarian Cover

The scheme of the Hungarian Govern
ment, already in operation, Of buying
up taverns throughout the country and
turning them into school-houses will be
watched with interest in all countries.
OF course it comprehends certain pater-
nal measures which could be practised
only in monarchical countries, but it is
bold and interesting experiment i'll
social science none the less. The gov
ernment evidently buys up the places
for a valuation fixed by II commission
and then suppresses them. The endeavor
has IL noble ring to it, aud was evidently
suggested by humanitarian of most
practical turn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
passed away ana were succeeded by an
American named Ward, who to-day

supplies the largest museums with
stuffed specimens. His American
headquarters are at Rochester, N. Y,
where there are thousands of birds,
mammals, fishes, and reptiles stuffed,
or ready to be, if wanted. He has
agents in all sections of the world
looking for rare specimens and collect
ing others as the general stock needs
replenishing.
Among taxidermal curiosities is a
collection made by the late Henry
Bergh to emphasize his stand against
cruelty to animals. By stuffed speci
mems, the sufferings of the dumb
brute from various forms of mans bru
tality is reproduced. A number Of
celebrated horses have had their skins
made subjects of the 4taxidermist's
art. Rienzi, ridden by Sheridan to
Winchester, twenty miles away" had
his hide stuffed, and it is now at Gov
ernor's Island. Sherman's Tecumseh,
that carried the General from Atlanta
to the sea, can be seen at the Madison
University. Robert E. Lees war
horse, Traveller, is in the Lee Univer-
sity, of Virginia, while famous trotting
and running horses have in several in
stances also been thus honored.
Il am called on good deal, said
the taxidermist interrogated, "to stuff
dead canaries. They have been house
hold pets, but gone the way of all
flesh, and the women of the family
think it would be nice to keep some
thing that looks as they did when alive.
l always ask for deposit in advance
for such jobs, as it is tedious bit of
work, and often by the time it is done
the loss of the bird has been partially
forgotten. There is a parrot on the
shelf there woman cried over when
she left the body, but got over her
mourning so much in n week as to re-
fuse to pay for the job"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
ZOO Much OF n ,;oon ,n,nr

scene-Oflice of The Daily One NIL
IiOn
Caller Ito business manager)-"Yes-
terday put an advertisement in your
paper for servant"
Business Manager (blandly)-aYes,
sir. And what was the result? ?n
Il had 5, many answers that my
front steps were worn out and the bell
pull broken. Will you please have
them repaired?"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

OF the following century the most fashion
able kinds were made of fine marbles and
agates, exhibiting either fine variety of
color or semi-opaque tint, which was
most expressively described by the word
elouded. These sticks were of slender
proportions, but often richly mounted
with gold, silver, amber or precious
stones. Such were the ''couded canesh of
the time of Pope. which were so greatly
valued as often to DO preserved IN cases OF
aha green or sheaths of the lear.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

HE DUDE OF THE
day is gradually
growing cold in his
alteration for the
walking stick fashion.
ed after the Euglish
riding-whip, with the
buck-horn ha n die,
and IL bestowing his
fieeting favor on a
still more fanciful
article. According
to an unquestioned
authority on such
matters-the organ of
the haber dashery
trade, walking-sticks
L
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

The use of nitro-glycer1ne IN cases
of emergency instead of alcohol is rec
commended by an English physician.
A drop on the tongue rouses a fainting
man, and it may restore life in the case
of apparent death, as from drowning.
1t has quickly relieved headache, heart
pains and asthma and strengthened
weak pulse in fevers,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
NeAYa About TnMn.

1t IS the current report about town that
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs is
making some remarkable cures with people
who are troubled with Coughs, Sore Throat
Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. ANY
druggist will give you trial bottle free oj
cost. 1t is guaranteed to relieve and cure
The Large Bottles are SOC. and ST..
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

orlando, Oregon, is q town of eight
inhabitants, four men, three women and
n girl. As may be inferred, it has very
little present, less past, but II most glori
Gus future. At least the lively weekly
newspaper published in the town says
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
OLD STYLES IN STICKS.
THE WALKING-C G-CANES OF FORMER
GENERATIONS.

Staffs Carried by the Dudishly Inclined ms
Far Back as the Fifteenth Century
They We're Expensive and Did Not Ma
terially Differ from Fancifui Creations OF
Io-uay.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

was simply used as a
support for old age.
Jacob leaning on his
staff is n familiar
figure, while it must
have been known in
the heroic period,
since 1t was referred
to in the enigma pro-
pounded b y t h o
Sphinx and solved by
GEdipus. "There is a
being" said the ques-
toner, (which has
four feet. and it has
also three feet, but its
feet vary, and when
it has the most it is
the weakest. " "That
Is man, was the he
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

~
the sixteenth century,
there are to lie per
ceived numerous in
stances of the richness
of the walking sticks
carried at that time,
all appearing TO have
been tall, stout, and
mounted or adorned
with gold.
From the middle oil
the seventeenth cen
tury walking sticks
appear to have in.
creased in luxury,
both in respect to the
mounting and mate.
rial, the improve.
ments being mainly
derived from France.
In tha aorly norton
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

L Is not a business
calculated to bring
its followers into pub
lie prominence. The
busy world bustling
up and down the
streets does not care
a straw for taxidermy.
The ordinary man
has something else to
think of. Yet there
are those who are
deeply interested in
the prasarvatiop of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

ros answer, "who, when he is an infant,
crawls upon his hands and knees; when he
is grown he walks uprightly and when he
Is old he totters with stick" In the days
of Pliny the stem of the giant fennel was
used for walking stick. the tough light
ness OF the wood rendering 1t especially
fitted as support to aged persons
Walking-sticks or walking canes, wheth.
or as the condition of the pilgrims burden
or the oriental symbol of authority, were
certainly common in the hands of the gal.
lants of the fifteenth century Fortunate.
y we are able to see what kinds of canes
were carried then, ana strangely enough
the elaboyately ''garnished' affair of today
is found to have Deen the correct thing
more than 40 years ago. The Harlem
manuscript Q412) contains an inven tory
of the contents of the royal palace Of
Greenwich, in which, among the belong
ings, is the following: "a cane garnished
with golde, havainge perfume in the
toppe. under that dali, with pair of
twitchers and pair of compasses of golde
and =. Foot rule of golde, a knife and
file, the halt of golde, with a whetstone
tipped with golde. " Thsre is also "a cane
garnished with silver and gilte, with as
tronomie upon it, six walkyng slaves,
one covered with silke and golde."
In the portraits OF many of the eminent
personages of English history painted IN
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

About some lives quiet broods,
Like still days born Of Summer moods.
Most tlest are they, whose tranquil calm
Gives to their days spacious charm,
Replete with rest, their solace Care
And their benign repose with others share
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

in the British army, according TO latest
men, l3, 5a4 Irishmen and s, ,949 Scotchmen.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

Agents Bonanza Hr4 Champion Steam Cooker Nice
work. Large profits, Hill. Whitney Co. Boston, Mass
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

There are /. 1.055 Young Mems Associations in
the United States, with 81, l2O active mem-
bers
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

The way of the world is to make
laws. but follow custom. ..-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
THE ART OF TAXIDERMY.
low THE FORMS OF BIRDS AND
ANIMALS ARE PRESERVED.

Difficulty in Retaining tho Natural Lines
A Big Busino,s in Stuffed Skins
1t Is Now II Fine Art in the Way of
Pres sry. tiou,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

Never show levity when the people are en-
gagged in worship,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

Mild, eQuable climate, certain and abundant
PROPS. Best fruit, grain, grass and stock coun-
Try In the world. Full Information free. ADJ
dress Oregon Im'igrat'n Board. Portland. Ore.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

is, however, unques.
tionable that the re.
ceptacle at the top of
a pilgrims staff was
frequently used for
secular purposes. Tive
of these occasions, and
very remarkable ones
they were, are on rec.
ord. The first is found
in the Chronicles OF
Honshed, where he
states that in the hol.
low of a pilgrims
staff the first head OF
saffron crocus was SO.
cretly brought from
France at a time when
1t was a capital crime
to take the living
plant out of the coun,
try. The other refers
to the introdu ction OF
tho silk worn, into
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

Europe in the hollow of a pilgrims staff.
Two monks who resided in China as mis-
sionares were the heroes of the incident,
bringing the eggs in triumph to Con5tan-
tinople.
The earliest walking-sticks OF which
there is any record, literary or pictorial,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

Just after the first Atlantic cable was laid,
kilograms between Britain and America cost 81
word.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

Pure soap is white. Brown soaps are adul-
terated with rosin. Perfume is only put in to
hide the presence of put,m .hn. Dobbins's
Electric soap is pure, white and unscented
Has been sold since 1865. Try il nOW.
Never judge persons character by exter-
nal appearance. U5O.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12

None equal "Tansilrs Punch" &C. Cigar
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
The PeOpie

Are not slow to understand TINT, in order to
warrant their ma nuiacturers in guaranteeing
them to benefit or cure, medicines must pos
sess more than ordinaty merit and curative
covery is the only blood medicine sold.
through druggists. under n positive guarantee
that 1t will benefit or nre or money paid forit
will be returned. In all blood, skin and scalp
diseases and for all scrofulous affections, It Is
specific.
$500 Re ard offered by tho proprietors of
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy for an incurablo
case.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-12
Thermometer below Ereezinp

and fierce storm oil cutting sleet which strikes the
face like thousand needles. Wind forty miles an
hour. You say a man couldn't stand such cx-
posure1 No, he couldn't, without just the proper
clothing. And there's only one outfit that can
that is the Fish Brand Slicker." They are
guaranteed storm.proof waterproof and wind
proof. Inside one of them, you are as much out of
the weather as If indoors They are light, but
rip; and the buttons are wire-fastened. No rail-
road man who has once tried one would be without
il for ten times its cost. Beware of worthless i'm
ltations, every garment stamped with Fish Brand"
you can have the "Fish Brand Scker" delivered
without extra cost Particulars and illustrat 4 cat
alogue free.
A. j. TOWER, Boston, Mass.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-12
Commissioners Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF DATE
ID January 3lst, A. D. 1889 by j B. Whitfield
County Judge in and for Leon county State of
Florida will sell at public cutlery to Tue highest
bidder for cash, before the Court House door In the
city OF Tallahassee, on the first Monday being the
first day OF April A. ID. 1889, at the usual hours of
sale, all the right title and interest which John
Craig, late OF the state and county aforesaid de-
ceased, had at the time OF his DEATH in and 10 the
following described real estate, to-wit: Commence
ing at the intersection of the west boundary line Of
the brownsville and Tallahassee road, with the
north boundary line of township north range
east; thence south % deg. 50 min west II 10
chains; thence south IS deg. As min west 10 chains
thence south % deg. Is min west II Ga chains to
point on the west boundary line of said Thomas
Vile and Tallahassee road, said point being the
point of beginning; from said point north IS
Deg west (2l5O) 20 chains and 80 links to the wa
tiers oil Lake Hail. thence south 10 deg 40 min west
along the shore of Lake Hall chains and link:
thence south 81 deg. ID min. east 81 chains to the
west boundary line Of said Thomasve and ITALIA
hassee road thence north % deg. east along west
Z chains and ~ links TO point of beginning con-
tanning 95 100 acres more or less said lands sit
uate lying. and being in sections md s. township
north of range east in the county of Leon State
of Florida.
Also the following lands, to-wit Begin at south
west corner OF southeast quarter of section 5,
township l. range east and run west 20 chains
thence north chains, east 20 chains thence south
chains to point of beginning, being part of the
southwest quarter of section ) and containing four
teen acres more or less. All in Leon county, State
OF Florida. K. A. SHINE,
FeD ~ ISS9-6w Commissioner.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-12
NOTHING TOO coon FOR INV

Editor (to gentleman just arrived)-
We don't want any poetry.
Genteman-No
Editor-Nor prose.
conference.-the?
Editor-Nor blank verse.
Gentleman-How would 81 bill suit
you for years subscription in advance ?
Editor-Why my dear sir, why didn't
you say so at first? (To office bow
James, give this gentleman a couple OF
chairs and the floor to spit on.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-12
ruE WAY OF 1T.

mis- i toe the We, ana one ! the lover,
V0us Ey.s ...si in = " q emotion.
M s.isas.' ~. - fora NEE devotion;
| N. ofsir' and ,ae other believes.
Vlose hois s,Nc E tat nigh. e weep
ooe ls- ~ ..r.tir INTO u sweet sound sleep
pd the Aim win goilike. passion,
me soa 5 !. ',y. u IN .dier's fashion;
| irs p!sl -. ~ mi the ,ther hears.
OBS si'eaH 1oye rol, and the wet ewes show 1t,
A., SOB. "ii.,a.iv and says. II know It,"
| lp5 one ~ ~. nr the ofhers tears
'WlIb sa ~. another and nothing besides,
/ se iVes az ,.memb rs the world Is wide.
| 5td Wv r,rofi. -ad earth over;
re h ST. 9th other learns TO forget
And 'ng V he use OF endless sorrow !
fO VhA ne snn goe- down. it Will rise tomorrow,
AID ne tajs truth. # know no other,
LOB lknu.:oaa,c Love j. Pain's own mother.
|rus Pas'o'' Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-12
PLANTATIONS.

$50 acres of land on F. X. d n. X. r. at Drifon,
100 acres in year old LeConte pear trees. Price
$1,000
800 acres 2 miles from town. SO acres in Paper
Shell Pecan trees and 80 in year old LcConte Pear
trees. Price $1,000
1920 acres miles from Drifton, about 900 cleared
and in cultivation cotton, corn tobacco and vegeta
Die land; immense barns, good water mill, elegant
stock farm. Price So, 600.
$500 acres miles south of Drifton stiff red clay
land, oak hickory and pine timber; l,5Op cleared
and in cultivation. Price $25 900.
10000 acres in body (Which includes the $4,000
Z miles south Of DrfLon, finest body of rich red
Florida; would make the finest stock farm and
hunting park in the South about one-haf cleared
and in cultivation splendid water mill in the CEN
tre where all the cotton is gnned and corn ground.
Price, $50 600; will sell half interest at consid-
cradle less rate and guarantee with absolute eecu-
rtv profitable result, and demonstrate TO any
business entire satisfaction that an immense
fortune can be reasonably expected only need
some capital t. develop my interest, and will pay
for two TO five years / did most successful bank
ing business did not lose 81 did the largest mer-
camille business here for five years on tie credit
system, and collected within one-baf of per
cent invested in lands because ! knew their in
trim sic value. Some sections lack good clay soil
Mississippi bottoms lack heathfulness; New York
lacks gool climate aud California is subject TO
seasons of extreme drought and Is dependent upon
irrigation This section has soil, climate, good
seasons and healthfulness all combined in such
degree as is not equalled by any other section.
profess to be strictly and absolutely honest and
conscientious, and refer TO anyone here. Cores
pondeuce solicited Write for descriptive circular.
e. q. BAILEY,
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-03-12
A HEALTHY GROWTH

Ackers Blood Elixir has gained a firm hold
on the American people and is acknowledged TO
DC superior to all Other preparations 1t is q
positive cure for all Blood and Skin Diseases
The medical fraternity indorse and prescribe it.
Guaranteed and sold by NJ. Lively, Druggist,
March 12-eow -6m