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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
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Making Artificial Ice.

The process of making artificial ice is
interesting, the machinery and appliances
simple when understood. Anhydrous
ammonia and brine are the direct agents
which make the ice. In immense tanks,
large building of the factory, numerous
coils of pipe are set four feet apart.
Through these pipes passes the anhydrous
ammonia. The tanks are filled with
brine of the required strength, and two
large engines pump the ammonia through
the pipe, absorbing the heat in the brine,
cooling it down to a temperature of 10 to
IA degrees above zero. Galvanized iron
cans filled with distilled water are then
lowered between the pipes into this brine
oath, and the freezing process COM
mences. 1t takes about forty hours to
freeze the water in these cans into solid
cake of ice. The cans when frozen solid
are taken out, immersed in hot water for
a moment, and the cake of ice is released
from the can ready for market. Clear
as crystal, these cakes are stored in ware
houses for use as occasion demands.
These tanks hold seventeen hundred
cans, each can when frozen producing
block of ice weighing 800 pounds. At
one end of the tanks two centrifugal
pumps keep the brine in continual agita-
ton, necessary to throw off heat and keep
the bath at the low temperature.
BY reason of the agitation of the brine
all cans freeze alike in the immense bath.
The tanks, when once filled, furnish a
continual supply of ice every twenty
hours. Rows of cans drawn are imme-
diately replaced with fresh cans as soon
as those frozen are taken out, the
present ice product of this plant being
240, 900 pounds of ice daily.-[Chicago
Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
Profit Sharing.

Three years ago the Campbell's Creek
commenced the sharing of profits with
its men, and on the first occasion divided
something over $4,000. Last year the
amount was much less, because the
profits were smaller. The result this
year is shown in the announcement that
on September 20 the company divided
$4, 500 among the men. The money is
given out in proportion to the amount of
wages the men earn, and the last distri-
button gave each man an average of
about $50. Besides sharing the profits
the company does sort of insurance
business among the miners in novel and
commendable manner. In that district
the miner is tdocked" or forfeits q GER
tain amount of his wages when the coal
he turns out has over a fixed per cent
age of slate. The company mentioned
takes the dockage according to the gen.
eral custom, but that amount, instead of
going to the company, is put into fund
for the benefit of the men. From this
fund the men are entitled to draw $4
per week when sick. On several occa-
sions, when through numerous demands
this fund has become exhausted, the
firm replenished it temporarily. In an
other way this company and its employ
ees have moved together for the common
good. In that locality the public schools
are open only about four months in the
year. To continue the schools fer nine
months each year the miners pay each 20
cents per month into private school
fund. The effect of this plan of sharing
profits, and the mutual good feeling be-
tween the men and their employers is
plainly apparent. The men are content
ed and steady; they have improved NOR
ally and physically American Manu-
facturer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
Spontaneous Combustion of Hay.

After a series of very careful expert
ments, Prof. Cohn, of Breslau, has found
that the heating of damp hay to temp
erature sufficient to cause the spontaneous
combustion of it is due to fungus. He
first studied the heat generating action
of Aspergillus t1migatuS, which has
the bad reputation of heating barley in
the course of termination and of render
ing it sterile. Through the effect of the
respiration of the little germ, that is to
say, through the combustion of the starch
and other hydrocarburets which the dias-
tasic ferment converts into maltrose and
dextrine, the temperature is raised by
about 40 deg. The heating of the germs
to more than go deg. occurs only through
the intervention of the Aspergillls,
which acts as ferment. Under these
conditions it reaches its greatest devel-
opment and produces its maximum action.
In this state it rapidly burns the
hydrocarburets.-lLa Petite Revue.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
New Theory of Hailstones.

1t is problem yet unsolved to account
for this suspension in the atmosphere of
hailstones, which frequently weigh over
an ounce. A recent theory, which seems
to carry some probability with it, sup
poses that in the heart of every hail
cloud there is whirlwind, or what is
usually but enormously termed a "torna-
do" 1t is well known that such dis
turbances exert prodigious lifting
power, raising heavy objects, such as
carts, house roofs and even trees, and
transplanting them to considerable dis
tances. The theory is that when drop
of water in such cloud is CONCEALED it
is carried round in the vortex and lifted
up, more moisture being condensed and
frozen upon it at each gyration, until at
last it is thrown out and falls. This
would account for the alternate layers,
but will not account for the formation of
crystals, growth which usually requires
a considerable time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
FLO W.ERS OR WEEDS.

Upon the grave of him who dies
In Wales they plant some flower, intended
BY nature OF hue, to eymbolize
The life that now on earth is ended.
So, does maiden die unwed,
OF blameess deeds and fame unspotted,
Her history is clearly read
In the white rose to her allotted.
Or, is it one whose every day
Was full ofloves unseltish labors,
The red rose doth his life portray,
Placed on his grave by grateful neighbors.
And sometimes, though but seldom so,
For man is everywhere forgiring,
Are worthless weeds allowed to grow,
Their tale to tell and warn the living.
All, reader scanning now these lines,
What would men plant-thy past disclos-
ing
Thus through such sure though simple
signs
Where thou shalt lie SO soon reposng?
-lYick's Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
A VENICE IN SIAM.
The Great City of Bangkok With
Canals for Streets.


1t is no wonder that travellers have so
much to say about the capital city of
Siam, for of all strange cities it is the
strangest. Covering an enormous amount
of ground, it stretches for eight miles on
both sides of the Menam River and has a
population of from 500, 900 to 600, 900
people. So hard is it to take census
that the government has not as yet taken
the number of its people since 1870, but
good authorities who have lived for years
in the city place the number approximate
ly as above.
There is not single street in all the
great city of Bangkok leading into the
country. No, nor even trail that an
elephant could follow. In the city proper
are many good streets, however, and of
late years the natives have taken to driv-
ing horses and ponies, and now almost
any afternoon one or more of the
numerous princes can be seen driving
about the city in stylish turnouts with
half dressed groom standing up behind.
In place of streets the Siamese have great
natural waterways and canals leading to
all parts of the kingdom.
The Menam River, running through
the centre of the city, is the great busi-
ness street and thoroughfare. On both
sides are hundreds of stores and shops
where you can buy everything from
needle to steamboat. Leading into the
country. at right ANGLES from the river.
are the great canals of Banokok-some
of them being over a hundred miles in
LENGTH. They lead evervwhere and nnon
them is brought to market the great rice
duct of the land Some Of these canals
are not more than ten feet wide while
every few hundred feet smaller ones lead
tbronoh the bamboos and low.orowino
banana trees to the homes and Grounds
of tbe natives
Manv of the laroer canals however
are almost r;vers in size and the l.roest
steam launches tow 80 ,nanv 40 a dozen
Grain boats fiftv % ond ~ sixtv m;les ;nlond
BANGKOK beinG 90 near the sea the tide
leaves these canal. boats high and drv Mt
least once q dav. hut strange 40 II NAV
seem the tide here ba. n Wov Of acting
NOT in accordance With almanac rules and
regulat;ons and sometimes there ;s NO no
ti3e mt ali at R,rglrok for the entire
twenty. fonr hours
Tbe neo,lo uso tho ooroI waters no
nnhl;c botb;no nlaces also but tbe ma
lives do NOT now as formerlv oo;nto the
water naked n late order of the k;ng
comne,l;ne tbem n wear Of least n small
Garment AIona these canals ore Located
manv of the orest vets of tbe c;tv where
oil dov lone bnndreds of law yellow
dressed Ruddb;st nr;ests con he soon loaf
ino about while near many of these
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
Pineapple Culture in Florida.

The pineapple thrives in southern
Florida, and it is reported that its cul-
tivation is being extended very rapidly,
and will soon become an important in
dustry, especially in the region known
as southeastern Florida. Where the
climate and soil are both favorable the
pineapple is said to be very profitable.
There are limited areas in southern Cal
ifornia where the pineapple will thrive,
but we have no report Of its extended
cultivation in that state. The plants
will not bear frosts, although few cool
nights will not hurt them, provided they
do not freeze. .-[New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
A NOTABLE DOLLAR.

"This is very remarkable coin, said
Gilroy, producing dollar.
How so 2" asked Larkin.
"Why, in the last twelve years the
Government has coined Just $40, 93S, ,001
of them"
"Well9n
"Well, this is the odd one."
FEMININITY.
Tom-What bright girl Blanche is.
She seldom opens her mouth without
pearls dropping therefrom.
Eva-Where did you get that idea 2
Have her teeth been falling out again 3
Terre Haute Express.
TRAVELLING OUTFITS.
Trunk Dealer-I see. Want something
for six months tour abroad. Well,
madam, in the adjoining building have
trunk which Pm sure you will like.
Can't get it IN the store-room; double
door is too narrow. l thought of re-
modelling it and using it for seashore
cottage, but if it will suit you will let
you have it cheap.
Dame-Im not the one who is going
abroad; it's my husband.
"Ohl George, show the lady one of
those vestpocket hand-satchels. "-[Good
News.
FIXED HABIT.
Mr.. Glum-I really believe your nose
turns up. l never noticed it before.
Mrs. Glum-I presume it has got to
turning up since married you.- New
York Weekly.
THE NEXT QUESTION.
Employer (sternly)-You were absent
without leave yesterday, Mr.. Challie.
Clerk-I am sorry, sir, but was sick.
Employer-O that's all right! How
did the fish bite?-l Epoch.
A SUFFICIENT REASON.
81 shall never marry" said Mr.. Hicks.
"Why not2"
''Because l am already married."
A FADING FLOWER.
Just she and alone were there beneath
the stars so calm and bright.
told her that to me her cheeks were
like twin lilies, pure and white;
But in the morning as l brushed my
powdered vest for half an hour
I realized the lilies must have been
some other kind of flour.
II -[Chicago Evening Post.
A LEGAL OPINION.
Irate Visitor lin Attorneys office
What is your opinion of me, anyway
enthusiastically
1rate Visitor-Of course, sir.
Attorney-Well, you are liar and q
scoundrel; $25 please. New York
| World,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02

"and tell your story as calmly as pos
sible."
81 will, your honor" he replied, with
meekness and an instant change of de-
meanor, although it was noticed that
great beads of perspiration had broken
out on his forehead, and that, now and
then, these merged themselves one in the
other and than ran trickling down his
face like an overcharged raindrop on a
window-pane.
''For two or three days I changed my
way to tho officc,n he continued, land
took another street, so as to escape the
sight of this oppressive face. 1t was a
useless precaution, however, for what
had been a day-horror now became
a nightmare. For the first time
in my life, I became the victim of
insomnia. The horrible blank features
covered the walls like patterned paper; /;
they were as visible in the darkness as in
the light; they kept my eyes open and
stared into them; and they covered me
like waves rolling over my bed. The
void, meaningless face was with me in
hundred fantastic and distressing shapes,
and | felt that l could have strangled
the beast of posscssor had he come
within my grasp"
The little mans voice rose into a
screcch, the dull blue eyes flashed like a
moving mirror, and his chest hcaved,
while he twisted the red-silk handker-
chief into scarlet rope.
"on the morning Of the third Sleep
less night" he went on, sinking his
voice into hoarsc whisper, while the
crowd in the courtroom leaned forward
as one man TO hear what was being said
ton the third morning l got up and
determined to put au end to it all. l
took out razor, threw back my collar,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-10-02
A LEGAL OPINION.

Irate Visitor Gn Attorneys office)-
What is your opinion of me, anyways
Attorney-Professionally9
Irate Visitor-Of course, sir.
Attorney-Well, you are liar and a
scoundrel; $25 please.-[New York
World,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04
Any Crank Want "a Valet,

Superintendent William Connolly Of the
Barge Offlce Labor Bureau has received this
letter from Frederick Clark o Lincoln Me-:
would Ike position as body servant or valet and
would prefer to DO with either soma perssn travelling
like to Europe amy place nvsrliI or cranky
person. can always get the best with person no
else can get ON with at all and such place would
be more likely to be vacant ] could not come very
well until after July T. That IL long enough for AM
person 10 learn OF me and 80 on. Lincoln HS h and
has Always heen my home excepting BumInera when
siirs.ei % Any person or public oiicer in my
StlectnIAn Treasurer Postmaster School Supervisor
even tho minister would not set me up a. bad
About myself, I'm = slender young fellow EbOut
medium or ltte under In height, have commoa
know could scarcely fail 10 please as sho1d EXPECT
q 49,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04

10 Il .lI

Mrs. Schultz. Max Roddinr. and Robert
Spreaton said to Have Left Town.
The Eastern Lumber Company has obtained
an attachment from Judge Ingraham of the
Supreme Court for s2.7S0 against MarGaretta
Schultz. Max Holding, and Robert Spreaton
who are carrying on n building operation in
SiXty-s!Xth street between Eighth aud Ninth
avenues. on the ground that all three Of the de-
Pendants have left the State. John +. Augustus
agent Of tho Eastern Lumber Company, in an
affidavit AYERS that he went to the esidence Of
each OF the defendants. Mrs. Schultz. Mt ARG
East Fifths street: Max Rodding, at l24 West
l27th street. and Robert Spreaton, at iS5
West Third street, and was told Mt each place
that the parties had left the State. lie also
which are uncompeted. This Operation con
sisted OF four brick tenements. to cost SZ0.UOO
each, the plans being IN the name Of Mrs,
Schultz and Rodding and Spreaton being tho
contractors. Mechanics liens aggreEating
S22375 have been filed against the property.
the largest being in favor OF the Iorillard
Brick Works Company s5.GG2; II. StruetZer &
Co.. $45SO;, the Eastern Lumber Company,
Gemert Sill Irving Wyatt. $l079. Holding
is a painter by trade and Spreaton plumber.
They have, each, il Is said, been in other opera.
tions which were not successful.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04
Twenty-three Years in
the Drug Business.

have boon 4 druggist twenty three years
and have sold all the patent medicines which
are known In this country. and can truthfully
say that have never known OF q remedy for
Blood Diseases OF moro value than s. 6. g.
(Swiit's Specified Mr. A.. q customer, was
troubled with an eruption OF tho skin on the
back OF his hands, aud had in vain sought re-
lief of the best local medical talent. also Of
some OF the most noted specialists In New
York. and as last resort spent some months
In Paris Franco, under treatment Of the ply.
siciGns there. and had secured only temporary
relief. After all this treatment he was finally
cured sound and well. by sWiit's Specific.
Another customer, Mr.. B.. had suffered for
many years with Blood Poison. and thought he
had been cured by mercuripl treatment, but
the disease returned, accompanied by rheuma-
tism oil bad type. A dozen small bottles OF
S. 8. :. made perfect and lasting cure.
v. h DHSAsWEL Ola BsEG 4. q
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04

KNOXVILLE Tenn, June 3.-Bud Lindsay.
United States Marshal shot and killed kits. a
distiller in Campbell county. Lindsay wished
gallon Of whiskey. and Kills told him that he
could not sell less than ten gallons under his
license Lindsay got mad and abused Kills.
The distillers 1i-year-oId son thought his
father In danger and threw a rock at Lindsay.
Lindsay attempted TO shoot Kills, but his party
when mile away Lindsay asked for the MS
tolls. saying he would do no harm. lie got the
pistols, wheeled his hor-e. and rode back 10
kilts's house. The latter saw him coming and
locked the door but Lindsay broke it down
aud shot Kills twice, killing him instantly. lie
him and hit little girl. hut did not seriously
wound her; 1t Is reported that Lindsays party
Lindsay Ia a desperate character. having MUIR
dered n prominent citizen OF Campbell county
five years ago and escaned because OF lack Of
no Witnessea
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04

CHESTER. "a. June 3.-The United States
Runboat Bennington was launched at Roach's
shipyard at noon to-day in tho presence OF q
large company including visitors from New
York and Washington. Tho new addition to
the navy was christened by Miss Annie Ashton.
daughter of Chief Engineer Ralph Ashton. who
VIII 10 attached TO the bennington. The Ben
nlnGton Ia the last Government vessel con-
tracted tor AT Roach's; She Is n twin COM
ago. Her dimensions aro. length. 2Si ieet:
eNtreme breadth. 81 feet displacement, 700
tons, Two triple expansion engines develop
and 33OO'hose power with forced draupht
Viii supply motive power The cylinders are
stroke. Her arwament will consist Of six
6-inoh breech loading rifles and a secondary
battery ct eight rapii-nring guns and revolv-
ing cannon on rail and tripod mounts. also
elght torpedo guns and c0mnete OUTFIT.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04
Pumping Duffy About keenan,.

District Attorney Fellows said yesterday tn at
Assistant District Attorney Semple. to whom
he assigned the duty OF ascertainng what
evidence. il any, the people have against Re-
turned Exile John Keenan,. had told him that
he had pumped ex-Alderman Michael Duffy
industriously on two occasions since Satur-
have, run dry But. the Colonel added
whether Dufry''s ontpourings would prove SUI
hcient to enable him TO try Keenan, could BIO
determined only after MIR. Semple had finally
reported, Mr.. Semple expected to apply the
nnlnp to Duffy again last evening. Duiiy is full
against John keenan,. Duly has said that 1t
CRATES upon his sen lbiities to have Keenan,
come marching homo from Canada rich and
get rousing Welcome from his old time
henchmen in the Twelfth Assembly district.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04
WHAT VAS TRlzzA,s Mo11TE,
Was He Criticized for Allowing His Young
Wife TO Gather CIndera9

The unusual feature OF the trial OF Nicola
Trezza for the murder of Alexander SaIvano.
which was resumed in the Court OF Sessions.
Brooklyn. yesterday. is that SO far no motive is
shown for the crime. Trez2a Is but ~ years
old, and IS boyish In appearance. He went to
Sslvano's house In Malbone street. Flatbush
on Easter Sunday. and calling him out OF the
door, shot him in he breast. According to the
story OF the witnesses for tho prosecution
Salvano asked Tre2Za in to have something to
eat when lie Knocked at tho door Tre2Ha en-
tered and sat down at table He said he was
not there to eat or drink. but To have Salvano's
blood. and the latter declared that he did not
want to have any trouble in his house on Easter
sunday. and ordered Trez2a ont. He followed
his visitor 10 the street, and, be fore nnv re-
newaI Of the dispute. h" was shot dpwn in
front of the door by Tre22a-
The witnesses examined yesterday were
Maria 1reZ2a, the wife of the defendant whose
evidence threw no light on he motive: William
De LUcca and Erana Salvadia. 7 h" latter Is
married sister OF the murdered man. she les
titled to the facts of the murder, but did not
throw any light upon its notice. 1t was un-
derstood yesterday afternoon, however, that
before the trial closes 1t will he shown that
TreH2a was angry with Salyano because he
criticised him for allowing his young wife TO
collect cinde rs while he vas perfectly we'll able
to support her.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04
WAR At BoWERY BAY BEACH.
Prospect OF n Very High Pence to Shut
Out Chris Anderpen.

Prospect OF Very High Pence to Shut
Out Chris Andersen.
Christian Andersen. who keeps tho White
House In the square bearing his name ut the
junction of Flushing and Steinway svenues.
Astoria. has started an opposition to tho Bow
cry Bay Beach Company. His high hat, da-
mond pin, and gray moustache are known
throughout Queens county. He was one OF the
foremost applicants for tho club house on the
beach at the openinG Of the season. and he felt
so sure of securing 1t that he neglected to sign
the contract on the day specified. A few days
atterward he appeared on the beach, and. OBJ
tanning the key OF the club house and pavilion
While he was looking about in the building.
Waiter G. Foster. the new President OF
19e beach d50e BY On
out and compelled him to give up the keys. In
the mean time. n man giving histname as Will
the place. When all the arrangements were
about completed II was learned that Mr.. Green
That ended that matter, but during the excite
ment which followed Mr.. Andcrsen's two sons,
backed by their mother, who is said to possess
considerable mone% in her own right. quietly
slipped in and leased the place right from UNI
der their fathers nose.
the beach property. The ground has been
q large pavilion: Hearing of Mr.. Andersen's
Intentions. President Foster closed all the
roads connecting Andersens place with the
Inducements TO the persons conducting the
merry-go-rounds. soups, and refreshnent
booths on the beach to give w their places and
establish themselves on his property. Some OF
them accepted his proposals. The beach au-
thorities say they will lose nothing by this as
there ar" plenty OF applicants anxious to take
the vacant places.
President Foster has made preparations to
fence Mr. Andersen's place in as soon as the
paw ion begins to appear above ground. He
says he Will build the fence as high as the pa
WHOM, anu nave the side fronting AndDr-
sens property covered with advertisements.
AS yet Mr.. Andersen has not succeeded In OBJ
tanning n license for his new place. He accuses
the Beach Company Of endeavorinR to infu-
ence tho Excise Roard against him. The Beach
Company control the water works at that
place and are interested in tho gas company.
As a CONSEQUENCE. Mr.. Andersen will have 10
mud his own gas and water. He says he will
Company II necessary. Although he feels dis
appointed at his sons getting the better OF him
IN leasing the club house. he ieels no anmosity
toward them,