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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Quite as celebrated in his wav as
Robin Hood or Dick Turpin was Nor
gan, the bushranger, who brought to
his nefarious occupation species Of
grim humor better appreciated by him
self than his victims. He became an
artist in aggravation, and while he stole
peoples money, or, worse still, their
horses, he took special pains to do it
in the most provoking way. The fol-
lowing are few of the stories told
about him: The overseer of q run was
visiting one of the shepherds huts; on
entering, he saw man lying on the
bunk. What are you doing here?" he
said. Turn out of this" The next
thing he knew, revolver was un-
pleasantly near his head. "Throw up
your hands or I'll put daylight through
you," remarked q drawling voice in
by-the-way sort of manner. "Bail up
in that corner" The man obeyed.
Morgan then bound him, and mount
ing, led him ignominiously to post.
Having tied him up securely, he went
on to the head station, where he found
the owner sitting at a table. Covering
him with his revolver he coolly pro-
ceeded to eat his dinner, after which he
possessed himself of numerous valuables
and rode away. Not long after this
Morgan stuck up station both the
owners of which were quite young fell
lows. The men were drafting cattle in
the stockyard when Morgan rode up.
Bail up, all you fellows in q row along
side that fence there" was the bush
rangers order. Such an invitation was
not to be gainsaid. Having got all his
prisoners together, Morgan sat one Of
his men to keep guard, and proceeded
to take possession of the two best horses
and destroy all arms and ammunition.
Morgan's next was to stick up wool
shed at shearing time, and order the
overseer against whom he had q grudge,
to come and kneel down to be shot.
The mans wife rushed out and threw
herself before her husband, imploring
Morgan to shoot her instead. He told
the man that he might clear out"
which gracious permission needed not
to be repeated. He then amused him
self by standing over the owner and
making him sign checks for all the
shearers, and finally a large one for
himself-a proceeding which had the
two-fold advantage of increasing his pop
ularity while it specially vexed his VIC
tim. Fortunately for society in his
part of the world, Morgan's brilliant
achievements were brought to close
by an inconsiderate farm hand who shot
him in the back at q station he had
stuck up. He has no successor, for
in the most unsettled country the re-
volver and bowie knife do not flourish
as of yore. The police are competent
and well trained, and the law is fairly
represented. So the bushranger of the
future, if he ever appears, will have to
be very wide awake, and u smart man
altogether, to carry on his trade at all,
and the game would be scarcely worth
the candle There may be openings in
the burglary line or in some other forms
of stealing g-mining swindles, for in
stance; but the day for that picturesque,
straightforward form of robbery called
bushranging is past.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18
BIG BRUTES IN A SToCKADE,
How the King OF Siam Chooses His
Elephants.

When the herd entered the wide
mouth of the funnel that narrowed down
to the stocllade, it became frantic with
rage and terror. Dozens at time stood
on their hind legs, waving their trunks
wildly, and believing with open mouths.
The panic became terrific. In the ensu-
ing crush, the mothers steadfastly
guarded their young. Many baby ele-
phant stood bleating beneath its mothers
chest, protected by her strong fore legs,
her active proboscis, and her body set as
a bulwark for its defense. In many
cases two mothers united in the care of
some little one. Shoulder to shoulder
they leaned over the youngster that was
between them, and shielded it under
frightful pressure and peril, with cour
age and calmness. So perfect was the
protection of the babies, that more than
a score of these-some weaklings no
larger than sheep-survived the crush
full-groNn elephants were therein
killed.
Once within the stockadc the mad
dened herd rushed round and round the
arena. As they passed and repassed the
stand, the official, a connoisseur of ele-
plants, indicated to the hunters, which
ones were to be taken. When these
happened to come upon the outside Of
the swirling mass, and near the circum-
ference of the enclosure, they were las
soed around the ankles as they raised
their feet in walking, and the cables
which formed the nooses were made fast
to the posts of the stockade. Several
cables bound the feet of each captive,
and held him from further travel with
his companions. Having secured as
many of the elephants as would be re-
quired by the government for several
years, the remainder of the herd was led
out upon the plain, where few more
were lassoed for sport One frenzied
animal came trumpeting up the steps of
the stand occupied by the officers and
guests. The official shouted commands
to hunters; gentlemen climbed pillars
ladies mounted tables, and shrieked y;
CONSERVATION reigned until the hunters
scaled the stand, and with their sharp
goads prodded the intruder off to a safe
distance.
The dismissed elephants gradually
made their way to the jungles, there to
feed and grow until the king should ap-
point another hunt. The prisoners
would be tanned and then used in lifting
lumber, carrying goods and travellers
across the country, and in war. The
trained beasts are manifestly larger,
healthier, and wiser than their wild fel-
lows, They bathe, eat, exercise, and
sleep regularly, and apparently gain
much in cunning and sagacity under
human instruction. II St. Nicholas.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Night is very quiet at the Executive
Mansion in Washington. The President
spends the greater number of his even
ings in the family sitting-room reading
light literature. Some times he goes
out, but not often. He is essentially a
domestic man. He goes to the thcater,
perhaps, half dozen times in season,
and his dramatic taste runs to refined
comedy and light opera. He does not
care for tragedy, and all the persuasions
of the manager of Emma Juch last sea-
son could not induce him to visit the
the theater to hear that charming artistic
in grand opera. Mrs. Harrison fire.
quently goes to the theater without the
President. Occasionally during the
Winter season the President goes to an
entertainment given by member of his
Cabinet, and once in a great while to
other private entertainments. Very
often he has some old friend at the
White House to dinner, and sometimes
some of the people now living in Wash
ington whom he knew during his term
as Senator come in to spend the evening
informally with him and Mrs. Harrison.
He very seldom does any work at night
If there is great pressure of public bus
iness, he spends the evening in his Office
with Private Secretary Halfor or one
of the Executive clerks; and if he wants
to have a long, confidential talk with
some one on personal, political or official
matters, he sometimes fixes upon an hour
at night. But his evenings are usually
very quiet, and long before the midn light
l ,l,n, Nf l., &c "a.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

triangle and making incisions through
the flesh on shoulders and breast ties the
ends of the thongs through the incis-
Quill whistle. lie is clothed only in
shawl tied around his waist, falling to
his knees, his body painted black, hair
loose and hanging upon his shoulders
and with rings of white rabbit skins tied
in his flesh on shoulders and legs. AS
the sun sinks below the horizon this
dance of torture is commenced by slow
side-wise motion of the body as each foot
is raised and lowered, their eyes fol
lowing the course of the sun as it revolves
around the earth, and as it rises above the
horizon their eyes are kept fastened upon
it. This is kept up until sunset if the
dancer has not succumbed through weak
ness before this; he tugs and strains in
his efforts to pull the thongs through
the flesh, and finally falling with his
whole weight tears the thongs through,
generally rendering himself insensible.
The dance, as its name indicates, is in
honor of the sun typical of the Great
Spirit, and the great object is to keep
their gaze upon it, the object of their
alteration, or cease to follow its course,
whether beneath or above them, IN
whose honor they are suffering these
tortures. The drummers and regular
band of singers keep up chant of "The
Great Spirit keep u.s." In dancing, the
arms to the elbow are held pressed to
their sides, and from elbows straight out
to the front, hands clinched, the feet
raised alternately from the ground, the
body moving from side to side and back
ward and forward, stretching the gashcs
to their fullest extent. To see one under
going this fearful torture called dancing,
naked, painted black, hair streaming,
blood trickling from their gashes, the
shrill whistle at each breath, the hoarse,
gutteral singing, the dull thud of the
drum, is a dreadful sight indeed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18
AN EXPENSIVE cow.
How General Alger Repaid the Man
Who gave Him an Education.

At the fat-stock show several Worlds
Fair Commissioners were discussing the
high prices commanded by first-class
stock nowadays. Several instances were
cited in which a single animal brought
a sum which few years ago would have
been pronounced fabulously large. 81
recall one instance" remarked one of the
gentlemen, sin which an ordinary milch
COW, without any pedigree whatever,
brought price which compares very
favorably with the cases we have men
toned.
"Years ago General Russell A. Alger,
of Detroit, lately the Commander-in-
Chief of the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie, was youngster without cent and
with but one suit of clothes. He
wanted to attend school and went
to physician who lived in the village to
ask for chance to work for his board.
The doctor did not need the services Of
boy, but he was so much impressed with
young Algers earnestncss that he took
him into his family circle and sent him
tn .ough school. Alger did no work ex-
cept to take care of the doctors horse
and one COW.
"But time has wrought great changes.
Alger is now millionaire, while his
benefactor is au old man ip straitencd fl
nancial circumstances. Gne by one his
children have died, until nc and his old
wife have been left alone. All offers of
assistance by General Alger have Teen
refused, for the old nan is as proud as
Lucifer himself. In consequence, AL
ger has been forced to bestow his chari-
tics in many little roundabout ways so
that their source could not be guessed.
Recently he visited his old friend, deter
mined to compel his acceptance of more
substantial aid than he had been receiv-
ing.
"'Why, Alger, you don't owe me
anything, the old man said, nnd won't
accept anything
"'But owe my education to you.'
'Boshl You owe that to YOURSELF
"'But l caused you touble and eX-
pense, for which | want to repay you.
"The trouble needn't trouble you,
and there wasn't much expense to speak
of. In fact the only expense that you
caused me, so far as | can recollect, is
the loss of COW. Do you know, Alger,
when you came to live with me l had
the best COW in these parts, and that
your awkwardness completely spoiled
herr Well, it did. Within three weeks
you had made her so skittish that no one
could go near her, and had to sell her
for beef
"'Well, then, owe you for that COW,
don't II And Pm going to pay you for
her an6 add little interest for the use
of the money for about forty years.
"After long course of argument the
old gentleman finally consented, very
reluctantly, to accept pay for his cow.
And the price paid for that ordinary
grade cow is sufficient to support her
former owner in fair circumstances dur
ing the remainder of his lifetime. She
was very expensive cow."-[ Chicago
Mail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18
Color and Cowardice.

Colonel Mosby had peppery temper,
and it was my misfortune to excite it on
the occasion of our first meeting. Our
talk after time turned on the subject
of courage and repeated the old story
of General Custer and the recruit. Gus
ter is said to have been one of those rare
men who are born without the sense of
fear, and never lost color in any moment
of peril. His troops were standing
under fire, not permitted to return it.
"Say," said the quaking recruit of the
veteran next him, "when are we going
to get the order to retreat" "Well, "
the old soldier said, "therc's Custer on
his horse just before you. Keep your
eye on him and the moment you see him
turn pale you must cut and run"
"Fudge," snapped Colonel Mosby, "a
man who turns pale has no business 60
ing into battle.n
"Why not2"
"Bccause he's coward, sir"
Then treated him to the other chest
nut about the Duke of Wellington, who
pointed to a ghastly faced young officer
marching past with head up toward the
field of Waterloo and said: "There goes
brave man. He knows his danger,
but goes to meet it." | also stated the
fact that l had seen men in mining
camps go into shooting scrapes white as
sheets, but nevertheless fight coolly and
like the very deuce.
"Pah!" was all Mosby said, and giving
me look which might have meant that
he suspected the color of my own liver,
he wheeled and left me. But he came
back presently and talked of other things
to show that he forgave me. = Los An
geles (Cal.l Express.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18
About Oysters.

From a work by Dr. j. r. Philpots, it
appears that of English oysters l, 900 are
required to make bushel, and of Ameri-
can only 300. The largest edible oysters
in the world, however, are those of Port
Lincoln, South Australia, specimens of
which sometimes measure foot across
the shell. 1t was estimated thirty live
or forty years ago that 900, 600, 900 oys-
tiers year were consumed in London,
and for 1864 the number was placed at
700, 900, 900. The English supply is rap
idly failing through recklessness of the
dredgers. In France single bank was
supposed to contain over 70, 600, 600 oys-
ters in 1s47, but only 20, 900, 900 in 1854,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

A SNAKE story which has the novelty
of being true comes from Lackawaxen.
Penn. Courtney Kenneally, spending his
honeymoon at the Delaware House, de-
voted considerable time to the gun and
rod, being proficient in the use of both.
A few days ago Kenneally saw a huge
hen hawk flying over the house, and
taking quick aim sent a charge of duck
shot into the bird. 1t fell almost at his
feet, and his astonishment was great at
finding in its talons rattlesnake,
measuring three feet eight inches. The
snake was alive, but Kenneally quickly
dispatched it, and kept the wings of the
bird and the skin of the "rattler" as
"trophies of the chase"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY d Co., Propa., Toledo o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions, and financially able to carry out any ob-
legations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toe
do, %.
WALDIHG, KIYNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally act
ing directly upon the b ood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c. per bottle. sold by all druggists.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

and 10000, 600 in 1860. But oyster
cultivation began in that country in 1859,
and soon gave an increased supply. New
York is said to consume 800, 900, 600
oysters year, and the entire United
States 5000, 600, 900. The English oys.
ter is computed to deposit 1 1,O12, 925 ova,
and the American oyster 5000, 900, so
that little care is all that is necessary
tie keep up the supply of this mollusc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

The people at the Worlds
Dispensary of Buffalo, N. Y,
have a stock-taking time once
a year and what do you think
they do? Count the number
of bottles that've been re-
turned by the men and women
who say that DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery or
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton didn't do what they said
it would do.
And how many do you
think the. have to count.
One in ten? Not one IN Jfae
hHare9 :
Here are two remedies
one the Golden Medical Dis
covery, for regulating and in
vigorating the liver and purify
ing the blood; the other, the
hope of weakly womanhood,
and they've been sold for
years, sold by the million bot
ties; sold under a bOsata0e
guarantee, and not one in five
hundred can say:
{" 1t was not the medicine for
me |" "
And-is there any reason
why you should be the one !?
And-supposing you are what
do you lose 7 AdsoluteT
n0thlne i!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Mr.. EDiToR-I am tempted to give my en-
Ii. f. Delno & Co., Columbus, o., and received
fine machine for pating with gold, si yer
and nickel. The plating is done so nice every
forks and jewelry can plate. / made $3.50
the first day, Se1.90 the first week; in one
makes $40 TO $40 per day selling plates. Any
one can do as much by writing to the above
firm for circulars.
Your truly,
Lucy V. BAaBIT.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

less in effect, quick and positive in action.
Sent prepaid on receipt OF 81 per bottle.
Adeler g. Co. .522 Wyandotte st.,kansas City Mo
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Timber, Mineral, Farm Lands and Ranches
in Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Arkansas,
bought and sold. Tyler & Co., Kansas City, Mo.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Oklahoma Guide Book and Map sent any where
on receipt of 90 cts. Tyler & Co., Kansas City,Ma
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Glue from whale refuse is a new article of
commerce in Russia.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

The orange crop in Seville and Sicily is re-
ported a failure.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Money invested in choice one hundred dol;
lar building lots in suburbs OF Kansas City Will
pay from five hundred to one thousand per
cent. the next few years under our plan. Szo
cash and s. per month without interest con-
trolls desirable lot. Particulars on application.
]. Ii. Bauerlein 81 Co., Kansas City, Mo.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

A New York surgeon has supplied patient
with an astfici,l larnyx and vocal apparatus
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

1T WILL BUY YOU BOTTLE OF
DR.. Tobias's Venetian Lin iment. Don't De
persuaded that something else is Just as good,
but insist upon having Dr.. Tobias's Venetian
Liniment
THE GREATEST PAIN DEsT RoYER IN THE
WORLD.
Over forty years estab ished, every bottle
has been warranted to give perfect satisfac.
ton or the money refunded, yet such a de
mand has never been made. Once you test its
wonderful curative powers you will never ba
without it.
If your druggists or store-keeper does moi
keep our goods, send to us and we will for.
ward prompt Y.
Depot Al Murray St., New York.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Guaranteed five year eight per cent. First
Mortgages on Kansas City property, interest
payable every six months; principal and inter
est collected when due and remitted without
EXPENSE to lender. For sale by J. H. Bauerlein
& Co., Kansas City. Mo. Write for particulars
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Parties at Newport, KY, announce that they
can make aluminium for nine cents per pound
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

There is nothing (unless it be the sewing ma
chine) that has lightened .woman's labor as
much as Dobbins's Electric Soap, cOnstdntty
sold since 1864. All grocers have 1t. Have
uOu made its acquaintance? Try 1t.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
uon's Eyc-water. Druggists sell at 25c.per bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

New York and Berkshire Marble Company
Our readers attention is called to the dver-
tisement o, the stock of above company, which
Is offered for sale in another column of our
paper.
Tho marble quarried by this company is OF
superior quality, and ands ready and quick
sale for large and cos ly buildings; and under
careful and conservative management pro-
duces largo profits, thereby making the stock
very valuable and desirable for conservative
investors.
This company is composed of careful busi-
ness men, and the name Of its bankers is suffl-
cient guaranty of their good faith.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Siam keeps up with the procession. She is
to have an electric railroad thirty miles long.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Verdi is composing an opera founded upon
the adventures of Falstaff.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

There is scarcity of lieutenants in the
British navy
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18
What .5 or so Cts. VIII Do!

A Delaware prisoner is offered flo, 900 for
toy invention.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

All over the city are what are called
"molkeris" or milk stations. In the
basement of an elegant block of build
ings a few COWS are kept. These are
we'll kept and cared for and furnish ex-
cellent milk for the patrons in the
neighborhood. They water the COWS
instesd of the milk, and it is better
quality than most city milk.-Germa1s
Letter in the Wdshin0ton Post.
FITS stopped FREQ by Da. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bottle
tree. DIR. Kline. 93l Arch St.. Phiia-, Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

This seasons florida orange crop is va
ued at 81 900, 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

In England one person out of every q, 5,25O, 600
people is killed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Stanley makes the length of the Nile 4,10o
miles U51
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

Pecan nut growing is one of the rising il
dustries of the Gulf States.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

A[HSo %sst ana.rS Se@ut"l tnd SIX ICo Z Satin M
20c'; best CSC bsasalE SILK MIL Little Ferry n. j.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18
STANDARD FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY
PURELY VEGETABLE -
STRICTLY RELIABLE,
AND ABSOLUTELY SAFE

For Sale 10y all Druggists. Price 25 cts
per box; boxes for Go cts; or sent by
mail, postage free, on receipt of price
Dr. j. IL, Schenck & Son, Philadelphii, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-18

to sell ATedicated Cough Drops
" Sample. DC. NJ. j. H0TCHKISS, New Haven, ct