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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
An Operators Wall.

"The profession isn't what it used to
be, " said an old telegraph operator rather
mournfully the other day "It's busi-
ness now. 1t used to be profession. I
can remember when telegraph operator
was the king bee in the industrial hive.
He was man who had mastered mys-
terry. The lightning was his slave and
space was nothing to him. He annihila-
ted the latter with a crook of his finger.
He went into the best society. He had
free admission into the theatres. He
amounted to something and he could rise
in the world. Now he's nobody. ANY
body can learn to click the keys and take
the sounds. The old operator sees lot
of freight car operators doing work that
was practically unknown ten years ago
in telegraphy. Why, I've borrowed
money from operators | never saw in the
good old days and played checkers with
them, and got to know them so well that
would almost be able to describe their
personal appearance. There are no oper-
ators of the old school any more. They
are superseded by men who know nothing
but the alphabet and can take what is
sent them. They have none of the genius
of telegraphy. They regard tele,raphy
as they would blacksmithing or hod-
carrying. The modern telegraph opera
tor makes me tired when contrast him
with the men of mind who presided at
the keys when | was one of the boys. =
Star Sayings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
Expensive Orchids.

The price of an orchid depends upon
the size, quality and healthful condition
of the plant and its rarity. The size of
the plant is determined more by the
number of healthful growing shoots it is
bearing than by the number of stems or
old psuedo bulbs which it carries; and
very rare orchids are sold at so much a
"lead," or shoot. For instance, L9lia
caltistogloSS0, a rare Veitchian hybrid. is
worth $500 lead; Leila fannaeo. an
other hybrid, is also worth about $500 a
lead, and CWripectium Hyeanum is
worth about 1915 a lead A thousand
dollars is the highest price that has been
paid for an orchid plant in this country,
so far as we have heard. Siebrecht and
Wadlcy, of New Rochelle, bought Wanda
Sanderidn0 at the auction sale of the
late Mrs. Morgan's orchids for 5000, and
sold it to the late Mr.. Osborne, of Mama
roneck, for 81, 900. Mr.. +. l.. Ames, of
Boston, bought the white fowered Catt-
leya WdreeUiez8 from Siebrecht & Wad-
ley for 81 900, and considered it cheap
plant even at that price, for it is splen-
did orchid and a fine specimen, and the
only plant of the kind known to exist
Such unique plants are always high
priced.
Unique plants are of two kinds, name
ly, those imported from their native
wilds, as was the above white cattleya
and garden hybrids. In the case of an
imported wild plant there is always a
probability that another of the same kind
may be discovered and introduced; but
as regards a garden hybrid, of which
only one plant has ever been raised, there
is no fear of a duplicate occurring any
where else. New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

1t is very common observation that
many very worthy people, more par
ticularly among the rural districts,
have no fixed purpose in life, but spend
their days in kind of passive quies-
cence, and are borne along by the
strongest tide, generally toward the
glare and glitter of the city, or fields
and pastures new beyond the sound of
their village bells. Few people in any
of the walks of life cultivate that men
tai energy which is so essential to
marked success or grand achievement.
A transient impulse toward a particu-
lar end, followed by period of doubt,
apathy and incidence, is usually sup
plemented by failure and disappoint-
ment; but when some ruling purpose
or passion is the main object of per-
sons existence, then will his thoughts,
aspirations and efforts tend in the one
direction of the accomplishment of high
and noble aims.
J. +. ELsoM.
NEw Ar Ind
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
Homesickness.

Homesckness is not common malady
in these days. 1t is easy to get home
from almost anywhere in these times of
rapid journeys that tourists for pleasure
and travellers for business do not indulge
so much as their grandparents did in the
luxury of woe and separation; yet absence
has by no means ceased to make familiar
scenes more dear, and people enjoying
their travels in Egypt or Japan or Italy
often express the secret longing for home
In manner that is sometimes touching
and often very funny. The little girl
who expressed in Paris the wish to ego
home and get drink of grandpa's blue
pump water is equalled by Boston wo-
man now in Florence, who writes home
a description of the beauties of nature
and of architecture to be seen from the
windows of her temporary dwelling, yet
who looks beyond the utmost purple
rim" of the Florentine hills to the three
hills here and says with native pathos,
I'D give it all-all, mind you-for just
one look down into my own back yard at
home.n
Stories of homesickness, like stories of
Observation-Disclosures, have always the
touch of nature which sets the whole
world reminiscencing, and bit of per-
sonal experience comes in.
Once, when small boy had gone on a
visit to the family of relative in
neighboring town, he was attacked with
the most violent symptoms of homesick-
ness. The child had never heard of the
mental control of malady, but he made
brave fight with his homesickness. 1t
overpowered him at last, and he was dis
covered in tears by his aunt
''Why, what is the matterl" she cried.
''N-Nothing," sobbed the small boy.
Nothing. l was just thinking that
maybe | might forget to go h-home
when the time comes, cause Pm having
such good time staying here "-i Boston
Transcript.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
Wanted TO COMPROMISE.
j. +. ELsoM.

Lawyer-But you made statement
exactly contrary to the one you now
make, only moment ago.
Witness sir; l did not.
Lawyer-What do you mean?
Witness-I mean that you are tell
ing falsehood.
Lawyer-In other words, that / am
liar?
Witness-Yes, sir! That's it, ex-
actly.
Judge-Hold on, here, hold on; we
can't have this.
Witness-But, your Honor
Judge-We can't have it, I say I
shall fine you five dollars for contempt
of court.
Witness-All right, Judge. Just
make it twenty-five and I'll give him
licking right here.-America,a Com
mercial Traveller.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
"The Queerest of Places.

Lien Sang, of Hong Kong, .dined at
Philadelphia hotel recently. To Times
reporter he said through an Interpreter
that America is very funny country,
because here they do things exactly oppo-
site to the best form in civilized China.
We shake hands with each other; the
Chinaman shakes hands with himself.
Weuncover the head as mark of respect;
the Chinese gallants not only keep their
hats on, but when wishing to be very
polite remove their shoes. We shave Our
faces; they their heads and eyebrows.
We cut our finger nails; they consider it
aristocratic to let them grow from five
inches to foot in length. The China
man whitens his shoes, buries his dead
on the surface of the earth, and demands
that his wine be scalding hot when
served With us black clothing is a sign
of mourning; in China white garments
indicate the loss of friends. In the Gel
estial Empire, not children, but old men
fly kites, walk on stills, play marbles,
shoot tirecrackers, and, in doing this, use
their feet as much as possible instead of
their hands. In China the men are mil
liners, ''washerwomen, and dressmakers.
We live, cook, and eat usually on the first
floor, sleeping up stairs; but the Chinaman
reverses this order. In dating letters we
write the year last they place it first.
In speaking of the compass they always
say it points south. We pay our doctors
when we are ill; they pay as long as they
remain well; but as soon as they get sick
the pay stops. Here men kill their enc
mics. A Chinaman gets revenge by kill
ing himself. They launch ships sideways,
ring bells from the outside, and turn
screws from the right to left.
Mr.. Sang gmournfully observed: Gamer
lea may be a great country, but it is
truly the queerest of places"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
WHAT AILS YOU ?

essy ge you and fefl desbaby Ss msepHbp be
physically and mentally; experience a sense
of fullness or bloating after eating, or of
"goneness," or emptiness of stomach in the
morning, tongue coated, bitter or bad taste
in mouth, irregular appetite, dizziness, fire.
quent headaches, blurred eyesight, " floating
or exhaustion, irritability of temper, hot
flushes, alternating with chilly sensations,
sharp, biting, transient pains here and there,
cold feet, drowsiness after meals, wakeful-
ness, or disturbed and unrefreshing sleep,
constant, indescribable feeling of dread, or
of impending calamity?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

ber of these symptoms, you are suffering
dies Bilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver,
associated with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion
The more complicated your disease has be-
come, the greater the number and diversity
of symptoms. No matter what stage it has
reached, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery will subdue it, if taken according to
directions for q reasonable length of time.
One or two of DR.. Pierce's Pellets taken
daily with the Discovery" will add to its
efficacy in case the liver Is very torpid and
the bowels constipated.
medicine of its class guaranteed to do all L
is represented to accomplish, or money paid
for it will be refunded. WORLDS DIsPEN-
sARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Proprietors,
663 Main Street, Buffalo. n Y
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

the clearest of glass, put into 1t a piece
of phosphorus about the size of a pea; /;
upon this pour. some pure olive oil
heated to the boiling point. the bottle
to be filed about one-third full; then
cork tightly. To use the light, re-
move the cork, allow the air to
enter, and then recork. The whole
empty space in the bottle will
then become luminous, and the light
obtained will be a good one. As
soon as the light becomes dim, its power
can be increased by opening the bottle
and allowing fresh supply of air to
enter. In very cold weather it is some
times necessary to heat the vial be-
tween the hands to increase the fuidity
of the oil, and one bottle will last all
winter. This ingenious contrivance
may be carried in the pocket, and is
used by the watchmen of Paris in all
magazines where explosive OF infam-
mable materials are stored.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
From the Lat eColopel ID. McDnnielI,
Owner Of some of the fastest running horses
in the world:
JEROME PARK, June2l. Is

'EINUME fAHk JuNeEI, 1854.
This Is to certify that L have used DR.. TO-
BIAS HORSE VENETIAN IMMINENT and
DERBY CONDITION POWDERS on my race
horses and found them to give perfect satisfac-
tion. In fact they have never failed to cure
any ailment for which they were used. The
liniment, when rubbed In by the hand, never
blisters or takes the hair Off. 1t has more
penetrative qualities than. any other have
tried, which suppose Is the great secret of it's
wonderful success in curing sprans. The in
gradients from the Derby powers are made
have been made known to me by DR.. Tobias.
They are perfectly harmless. Sold by the
druggists and saddlers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
sese that science has been able to cure in all
Its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known to
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing its
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address,
i. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
eV Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The marked benent which people in run down or
weakened state of health derive from Hoods sarsa-
parllla conclusvcly proves the claim that this medl
cine makes the weak strong" 1t does not act like
a stlmulant. impartng fictitious strength from
which there must follow reaction of greater
weakness than before, but possessing just those
elements which The system needs and readily seizes
Hoods Sarsaparlla builds up In perfectly natural
way, all the weakened parts, acts upon the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

tits very important in this age OF vast mate-
rial progress that a remedy be pleasing to the
taste and to the eye, easily TAKEN acceptable
to the stomach and healthy in its nature and
effects. Possessing these qualities, Syrup of
Figs is the one perfect laxative and most gen.
tie diuretic known.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
That Tired Feeling

Has never been more prevalent and more prostrat-
ing than now. The winter has been mild and un
heathful Influenza epidemic and fevers have visited
nearly all our homes, leaving about everybody in
weak, tired-out, languid condition The usefulness
of Hoods sarsaparilla is thus made greater than
ever for 1t is absolutely unequalled buildng-up,
strengthening medicine. II you have never taken
Hoods Sarsaparllla try it and you Will realize Its
Operative powers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
Good Milk.

There are many differences of opin-
ion regarding what constitutes good
milk. At creameries they use the
lactometer, etc., as dictator, when it
should be used only as guide, as the
chemist can prepare counterfeit milk,
resembling the original in appearance
only that the lactometer will pass as
good, even above the average, but
chemical analysis will detect at once,
hence is the only infallible criterion of
a pure article. The results of two hun
dred samples analyzed give the fol-
lowing average component parts of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
Eyes.


By far the most remarkable arrange
ment regarding the eyes of animals is
observable in the vision of the insect
races. In this instance the eve is fixed
to the head, whether because another
provision is better is of nc consequence
but such is the fact, and see how ma
ture has compensated the lack of NOV
ing processes. In the common fiy.
which offers a ready example, are seen
two small, round projections at the
side of the head. These little, dull
protuberances are not, as many sup
pose, single eyes. Each projection
contains many thousands of eyes.
These are placed in rows, each one of
which is capable of transmitting an
impression of outward objects, and by
this means the fly can see as well be-
hind as before, as well down as up, and
is therefore put on its guard against
attack constantly. A German natur-
alist counted 6, ,266 eyes in silk worm.
The writer of this article counted, by
means of the micrometer, $4,000 eyes
in drone fly, and, by the same method,
$4,000 eyes in dragon fly. 1t has
been proven by actual experiment,
with the help of good microscopes, that
each one of these eyes is capable of
receiving an Independent and distinct
impression,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

-Vagabonds are described in old English
statutes as "such az wake on the night and
sleep on the day, and haunt customable
taverns and ale houses, and routs about !;
and no man wot from whence they came nor
whittier they go"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The equivalent in English money of s 800
was once offered by an old lady in London for
the return of a favorite cat which had strayed
or been stolen. People called her crank, !"
and perhaps she was 1t is un ortunate that
one of the gentler sex should ever gain this IL
tie, yet many do. 1t IS, however, freqontly not
their fault. Often functional arrangements
will apparently change a woman's entire na-
cranky but tell them to use Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorlte p escription, which is an infallible rem
edy for female Weaknesses 1t will soon re-
store them to their normal condition. 10 Is
warranted TO give satis isfaction in every case or
money paid for It will be re uraed.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets, the original and onl
genuine Little Liver Pills: 25 cents vial; o.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The gentleman who discovered that his
wife was putting her pin money in the bank
against rainy day now calls it her safety
pin money.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

There never was boy who could b,
made to believe that any other boys hal
was naturally curly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

81 think we ought to have the fuchsa fol
our national flower" "Why so?" awe
have great fuchsia before u.s."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Ihompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell 25c
per bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

"A sign on fremont street, Boston, reads,
Fresh Eggs, % cents )" "Strictly Fresh
Eggs, 80 cents"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
A Light without Matches.

To obtain light instantly without
the use of matches, and without the
danger of setting things on fire, is an
easy matter. Take an oblong vial of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

Wild geese their flight now northward wing,
For longer grows the day,
And though March weather's blasting
'Tis bracing, doctors say.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

No soap in the world has eper been initiated
as much as Dobbins's Electric Soap. The mar
ket Is fuH of mutations. Be careful that you
are not deceived. -. B. Dobbins, Philadelphia
and New York, is stamped on every bar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The sweet spIingtime is drawing near,
La Grippe its work has done;
There s a cold still in the atmosphere,
But in the head there's none.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

-Fr.m the early ages England has been
famous for its bells; SO much so that Britain
was known even in Saxon times as the ring
ing island. L IL.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

Trade begets trade, and people go much
where many people have already gone; so
men run stiAto crowd in thestreets though
only to see.-[ Sir W. Temple
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
POPULAR SCIENCE.
PROF. ELsOM DISCUSSES MANY IN
TERESTING TOPICS.

Timely Advice to Consumptives What
Physical Man Is Composed Of-How to
Make a Light Without a Match-Othsr
Curious and Instructive Facts.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

"A man never knows he is a fool, because
when he learns that much he is no longer n
fool.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The swaying to and fro of chandelier in
a cathedral suggested to Galileo the applica.
tion of the pendulum.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The most prominent physicians in the cit
smoke and recommend "Tausilrs Punch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

Some time ago three persons made
an extensive tour of the country,
selling q polishing material, which
they peddled from house to house.
After an absence of seven months from
home, they returned rich, and made it
all by selling the following:
on vitriol. ounce
o"eot Oh 70 gill
notten sbone.... gill
haln WAFER. ......................l55 pints
This will be thoroughly mixed and
we'll shaken before using, put in a
little perfuming to make it smell good,
stick on French label that nobody
can read, boom it in the papers as a
newly discovered polish, made by some
prehistoric tribe of Indians, and a
bushel of money can be made at selling
it. In any event, it is very fine
polish. Apply with a soft rag. If the
people don't read the papers too much,
many a country clerk can make his
board and pin money putting it up and
selling it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
That
Tired Feeling

any health was very poor last spring and seeing
an advertisement Of Hoods Sarsaparilla thought
would try 1t. 1t has worked wonders for it
has built my system up. have taken four bottles
aud am the NTH. recommend II to my acquaint-
ances." JOHN MATTHEWS, oswego, N. Y.
81 was very much down In health, had no
Strength and no inclination to do anything. | have
been taking Hoods sarsaparilla and that tired feel
Ing has left me, my appetite has returned, am like
a new man." CHAuScEY LATHAM, North Columbus,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
That
Tired Feeling

blood as purifier aud vltScr, and assists to
healthy action those important organs the kidneys
and liver.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has renewed my grip. l
IS years OF age and was all run down and dis
couraged. l have taken Hoods sarsaparilla and
on looking myself over find that l am much
better in fact quite chap. or course the medi-
cine will not discount my years, but it comes
nearer to It than anything else" CBAs. d. LONG,
Shrewsbury Mass.
N. d. Be sure to get only
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-12
Public Building.

Congress, through the energy of our
Congressman, and more particularly
to the interchangeable efforts Of our own
representative in this district, Hon N.
G. Blanchard, is about to take steps
in the matter of passing an appropria-
ton for public building in Alexan-
dria, La.
a Washington special of date, the
sth inst, to the Times Democrat says
that "the bill appropri&ting $4,000
for public bniIding at Alexandra
was also passed" In the regular pro-
ceedings of Congress that day, how
ever, we see that the action of the
above body, both in the appropriations
to Baton Rouge and Alexandria, had
been put off to Tuesday, yesterday
There is no doubt of the vote Of the
House on both appropriations. The
Senate will then take action, and rat
ify, we hope, the same, and then our
public building is assured. In the
next twelve months, at the latest then,
our Town will have a structure OF
which she can justly feel proud.
Since the above was in type Con
gresham Blanchard has telegraphed
here that the appropriation has passed
the House.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-03-12
THE CITY SUNDAY LAW,

At meeting Of the City Council,
held on Monday, the Sd inst, Council
man Bringhurst offered resolution,
which Was adopted, requesting Mr..
John G. Ryan, City Attorney, to ex-
anime the ordinances for the purpose
of ascertaining whether or not the CITY
had ever passed an ordinance against
selling liquor on Sunday. In an in
,erview with Mr.. Ryan regarding the
matter, he informed US that he had
carefully examined the ordinances and
found that on January 10Th, 1869, the
following ordinance was adopted =
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Couacllmen of the Town eff Alexand.
ria, That all stores, shops, coffee houses
and business houses of whatever kind.
doing business within the limits of the
corporation of Alexandra, exbept the
two drug stores, shall be closed for
business or traffic of any and all kinds,
on every Sunday morning at 9 o'clock,
on the ringing of the town bell.
Be it further ordained, That any
person or persons violating this ordi-
nance or endeavoring to evade it by
Illicit traffic through back or side
doors, or in any manner whatever shall
be fined for each offense not less than
ten nor more than twenty five dollars,
and in default of paying said fine and
costs shall be imprisoned in Town
Lookup not less than twenty-four nor
more than forty-eight hours
On the 4lh day of May, 1870, the
following amendment to the ordinance
was adopted:
Resolved, That any licensed soda
fountain saloon where nothing but
soda water, ice cream and cakes are
sold, shall be allowed to keep open on
Sundays the same as drug stores and
warehouses.