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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-01-20

ttutks VI H8Elf&W. tu5 CLASS uuibbtftQ
al members, and IS. including the only
lady applicant for certificate, passed
the examination.
Michigan pensions granted: Original
Stephen Kane navy. Hillsdale; Ro-
maid Mcdonald navy, Grand Rapids.
Soldiers Home; Daniel Starks. Duck
Lake; Newell X. Wilson, Pentwater; VIII
illism Borden, ,,Klmbsll; Jas. NJ Wild
grim. Mt. Clemens: III. II. Wood ,Blissfield
Bsrnart Obrien, Bowen's Mills; Charles
J. Wilcox navy. Battle Greek; George
OImsted. Union City; Additional
James Watson, Ypsilantis Nicholas f.
Hartford, Msnto1. Restoration. re-
issue and ncrease--Freeman +. Hos
kins. Sarsnse. IncreAse--t}ottieib
KEENAN,, Hsdlsy; Mark Philips. Nestle:
Edmond Hayes. Paw Paw; Thomas ".
Henderson. Lansing: Chester N. Briggs,
Kalamazoo: John wollett. West Bay
City; Lavoiseu r. Hazen. Grand Rapids;
Adolphus Bump. vaudalsa, Daniel
Remington, Jackson: Fletcher Williams.
Grand Rapids: George W, Moak. White
Pigeon; Lehmanouski X. Willard. Clio:
Waiter scott, Grand Rapids; John +.
Hyde. sundeid; Edward III. Gibbs,
Grand Haven; Titus Duncan, sag
NAV; George A. Downing. LApeer:
John Dreesander, Chase; Stephen n.
Mics. Horton- Rsissue--John Weaver.
Athens. Charles Mocn, otssvilles Alb
ram n. Stoker. 81 John. Original
Sarah, mother Of Thomas p. Dawson.
81 Leuass Sarah A., widow Of Henry
Austin, Ovid. Mary A., widow Of Ns-
thaniel Crosby, Person, minor Of Theo-
dore Lent. Flint: Sarah, widow OF yehn
AoyuAhAn, saniiae; Mary Ann widow
OF Ira Mitchell. Fenton: Dsniel L.,
father Of &bsmust Hersey; wayIand:
Melissa. widow Of George W. Peekham,
Gasnez Station.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17
Boiling EmbeZZlers.

A letter from Teheran states that the
Shah has condemned Abdulah Kulah,
Governor of Modzenor, to be boiled alive.
The unhappy Abdulah has been sub
tracing various sums of taxes that
should rightfully have found their way
into the Royal Treasury. The truth, it
is alleged, is that Abdulah had not en-
bezzled any more than he was in the
habit of doing, but that owing to poor
harvests and the poverty of the peas
antry he did not keep the usual amount
for the Shah. This greatly enraged the
monarch, who is much in the need of
money, and he caused Abdulah to be
seized and brought to trial before the
Council of State, which unanimously
found him guilty of embezzlement and
found him worthy of death, leaving the
sentence to be passed by the Shah. The
latter, with view of striking terror into
other thieving Governors, ordered that
Abdulah should be boiled alive, but
graciously decreed also that the water
should be boiling hot at the time of the
fatal dip, so as to finish him as quickly
as possible. The sentence is said to have
been carried out. The punishment of
boiling alive has been inflicted in Persia
before, and the Pcrsians claim that under
the above conditions life is destroyed
Immediately and there is no suffering.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17
The Boy King of Servia.

Servia is new European monarchy.
1t was for many years one of the small
principalities situated on the lower Dan
ube, and bounded by Turkey, Austria,
and Russia. Its security was constantly
in peril through quarrels with its neigh
bors because of the rival ambitions of
those powers. Finally, in 1882, it was
made an Independent kingdom, each of
the nations who were eager to absorb it
consenting to its independence with the
view of preventing the territory from fall
ing into the hands of the others. The
family of Obrenovich had long been
Princes of Servia, and its head became
the first king, under the title of Milan l.
He had married Natalie, the daughter of
Russian colonel named de Kechko, and
to them there was born OH August IA,
1876, their only child, son named AL
exander.
King Milan and his wife did not live
happily together; and Queen Natalie
has been accused by many of the folly
of letting her Russian patriotism out
weigh her prudence, and of lending her
self to plots and intrigues which aimed
at bringing Servia in greater or less de-
gree under the control of her own coun-
try. The result was long and bitter
quarrel, of which the end was their sep
aration and the expulsion of Queen
Natalie from Servia. King Milan |.
finally abdicated his throne, and his son
became King of Servia on March II,
1889, uuder the title of Alexander l.,
while still in his thirteenth year. The
actual government is in the hands of
Council of Regency" composed of
three of the most experienced statesmen
and soldiers of the country; and Alex
ander is yet in care of his tutors, and he
rarely sees either of his parents, neither
of whom lives in Belgrade, the capital.
His real authority is as yet but slight.
He is an attractive youth, speaks French
and German, as well as the Servian dia-
lect, and is reported to be intelligent,
well-disposed, and manly. His reign
has thus far been peaceful and prosper
Gus, for the men who govern in his name
have shown themselves to be both saga
cious and patriotic. - st. Nicholas.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17
A Cold Greenhouse.

A German horticultural journal says
that one of the latest inventions in medi-
cine is the use of cold greenhouses in
tropical countries as means of combat
ing yellow fever. This disease, it states,
can be conquered if one removes to those
elevated regions in which oaks will grow.
This fact recently inspired a celebrated
Cuban physician with the idea of reduc-
ing the temperature of sick rooms by
artificial means, and wonderful cures
resulted. Now it is proposed that, in
districts liable to the epidemic, each town
shall erect a great glass house in which
plants of cold and temperate regions may
be grown, the temperature being artific-
tally cooled instead of heated, as in our
greenhouses, and that they shall be de-
voted to the treatment of patients suffer-
ing from the fever Garden and Forest.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17

al wonder where that storm is that old
Capt. Hedges has been prophesying for
so long?"
ITS probably been postponed on ac-
count of the weather"
BoARDING-HoUsE PLEAsANTRIEs.
"Bread is the staff of life," observed
Mrs. Hashem.
he wrestled with a homemade slice,
'and | think this might be used effec-
lively for u club. American Grocer.
NOT DISCONNECTED.
Secretary-The people have tumbled
to our 800 for $40 benefit society, and
won't take any more shares.
President-We'll soon fix that. Prom
Use them 5000 for $40 Good News.
A DEFINITE DATE.
$50 you're five years old, Nellie!
Well, when will you be six?"
"On my next birthday, sir!"
LOTS OF OFFERS.
Ethel have had more than fifty
offers so far this season.
Maud-For the lands sake! Who
from!
Ethel-From George.
CUT OUT.
Mr.. De Cutter-Why this sudden coo |!
ness, Cla-I mean Miss Beauty? A
few days ago you allowed me to infer
that had at last won your favor and
perhaps
Newport Belle-That will do, Mr.. De
Cutter. A new yacht has arrived in the
harbor, and it is ten feet longer than
yours.-[Good News.
NOBLE FELLOW.
"What sort of a fellow is Jorkins?"
"Most considerate man in the world.
Why he even laughs at the circus clowns S
jokes for fear of hurting his feelings by
keeping quiet Epoch.
VERY PROBABLE.
Ethel think Mr.. Dauber admires me-
Clarissa-I should't WONDER dear. He
told me the other day that he had great
admiration for art.
SHE KNEW BETTER.
Jimpson-People have been telling
you, no doubt, I'm entirely too "fast."
Cora (yawning) Yes; but l would
never believe them New York Herald.
BOUND TO RISE.
The phrenologist ran his hands rapidly
over the boys head, reflected moment,
and tried it again, but more slowly.
"Well, professor" said the boys
father, what calling do you find him
best fitted for?'
Judging from his cranial develop
ment," replied the phrenologist, break.
ing it as gently as he could, Il think he
would make a good parachute jumper
-[Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17
Electric Lights in Europe.

The electric light is still an expensive
luxury in England, yet several small con-
tinental towns enjoy the light at very
small cost. Where waterfalls are close
to any village, turbines can be turned by
the force of the torrent to drive the nee
essary dynamos. Twelve Swiss towns
are now fitting up the electric light ap-
paratus. Triberg, IN the Black Forest,
familiar to tourists for its clockmaking,
has been lighted in this way for years
past On the st. Gothard Railway the
village of Faida, though only number
ing 900 inhabitants, uses electric light
in the houses as well as the streets, the
instalment having cost only $4,000 in
$50 shares, owned by the inhabitants
alone London Tit-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17
ssWHO WOULDN'T!D
An American Girls Adventure in
Mexico.

Baron Strauss said the American
women were so popular in Mexico that
they interfered with the wheels of justice
in that republic.
"The American women" he said to a
| reporter, ego about Mexico as they
would in this country, while the Mexican
women are Gagged up like birds. Tho
only way to make love to them is to
stand off some hundred yards and stare.
"The pretty senorita sits in her open
window, and you can only look at her.
| There is one chance in hundred of
getting an opportunity to speak to one
while she is in church, but that is the
only chance.
Last summer New York merchant
and his beautiful daughter stopped for a
few days in the little town where l was
sojourning. The young lady was one Of
the handsomest that have ever seem
light hair, eyes like bits of heavens
blue, classic form and all that was lovely.
"Well, you con imagine what stir
she created among the young Mexicans,
who are held so far away from the native
women. The son of wealthy planter
used to stand for hours opposite the win
dow of this American girl. One day the
father went to the City of Mexico, leav-
ing the daughter unattended for few
hours. The young lady walked to the
hotel from the station and was followed
by the Mexican admirer. AS she was
nearly home the young fellow rushed up
to her and implanting kiss upon her
forehead ran away for dear life. When
the father came home there was little
excitement. He had the young fellow
arrested and the next day he was brought
before the judge, who gravely asked
what the charge was.
Assaulting woman, spoke up the
New Yorker.
"'What did the prisoner do?'
"'lie ran up to my daughter on the
street and kissed her.
'''He kissed this lovely lady?' asked
the Judge, as he carefully scrutinized the
fair American.
Yes, sir
"'Well, who Wouldn't remarked the
Judge as he left the court room. And
would you believe it, that was all the
satisfaction the New Yorker could get in
Mexico. = Detroit Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17
A TOUGH CUSTOMER.
A Character Sketch from the Back.
woods of Eastern Kentucky.

A young Methodist minister, lately
equipped for business in his line, took "a
trip on horseback through Eastern Ken
lucky in search of a place from which he
could distribute spiritual food to the
best advantage, when he encountered an
old fellow in field near the road digging
potatoes.
Good morning, old gentleman" spoke
the young minister with pious smile. I
''It's not sich a very good mornin' I"
was the reply, "but | guess it'll do ter
say how dy."
Where do you live, old gentleman"
Don't yer see me?'
eyes"
"Well, I'm ivin' at present where ye
zee me standin."
How far is it to the nearest church
house?"
"Donno-never measured it from
uhar you're standin'?"
care there good many church men,
bers in this neghborhood now?"
"Donno."
"Why don't you?"
"Cause thar is big -to-do at Gaines
vile to-day, an the people, may mostly
be thar. amt been over the neigh
borhood this mornin' in search NV church
fokses."
"Who are your local preachers here?"
Thar amt no preachers hur 'thout
you're one"
90 | mean, who is preaching at the Mt.
Vernon church at PRESENT."
"No ones preachin' thar at present
that | know of. Never heard of no
'pointments for terday."
1" Do you belong to the church,"
Noap. | don't belong ter nuthin'
'thout it's my ole woman"
you've got u wife?"
al had one when | left home this
mornin, but she may have slipped off by
this time
"Do you ever study about your i'm
mortal destiny ?"
My what? ?"
9" Do you ever reflect on that part OF
you that will live forever
" Hardly ever. It's this ere part righ
hur (patting his stomach) that bothers M
awful ter see after"
Would you join me in helping built
up church here 2"
Noap. I've got a cow-shed an
hog-pen ter build purity soon. I'll tel
you though, stranger, what I'd be might
glad ter join ye i'm
What's that eagerly returned thu
preacher.
"Td join ye in takin' snort of goo
red liquor if ye'ye got any left in ther
ar saddle-bags."
"Good-day, Sir, was the indignant re
joinder.
&" It's a toler'ble like good day !"-
The Epoch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17

TREATING AND RETREATING.
Your cheeks should mantle with the
bushes of shame when you think of your
retreat, General"
" Madame" said the Aide, &" the Gen
erals nose is the feature that shows the
effects of the retreat. = Truth.
SURE To FIT.
ooh, show me an engagement ring"
Unto the clerk he cried,
4 ID unto her pledge I'll bring,
Who is to be my bride"
What size," the clerk inquired, "will
do ?"
81 do not know" walled he,
just what the measurement of Su-
San jenkins hand may be-"
"Do not despair, but take this band
find upon the shelf
I'm sure twill fit fair Susan's hand;
| used it once myself" ;"
Il Washington Star.
IT HAS THAT EFFECT.
"Why do you suppose Miss Popular
is so giddy?"
"She goes around so much. - Truth,
ODDS.
When | see Wealth and Cupid
Run bitter race,
I'll bet on Cupid 10 to /
For second place.
Truth.
ONLY RIGHT.
al love her, but / cannot marry her
Not because her father was my fathers
steward-but she is wealthy and am
not"
But my dear fellow, by marrying her
you only get back what her father stole
from yours"
"That's so. Guess I'll try it after
all."-IThe Epoch.
JUST THE REVERSE.
"Ah said friend to bank cashier,
whom he met hurrying to catch a train,
"going off for rest? ?"
"No to avoid arrest"
Visitor-Tommy, what are you going
20 be when you grow up!
Tommy (aged 10)-A soldier.
Visitor-But you will be in danger of
getting killed.
Tommy Who'll kill me?
Visitor-Why the enemy.
Tommy-Then I'll be the enemy.
POINT IN HIS FAVOR.
Ethel-I don't think / will ever care
anything for him.
Clarissa-You don't?
Ethel-No; he has never paid me
compliment.
Clarissa-He is all the more entitled to
your respect. That shows that he is
truthful and conscientious.
IN A HURRY.
He (anxiously)-What did your
father say?
She (sweetly)-Nothing, except that
he would look you up and see if you had
enough to support wife.
He-Um-my dear, hadn't we better
elope tonight New York Weekly.
AN ORIGINAL SYSTEM.
"Fledgling is making himself quite
popular as an amateur phrenologist.
Indeed! thought phrenology rather
a difficult thing to master"
"Not under Fledgling's system"
"What is his system?'
"Why, you see, he studies the char
acters of his acquaintance first and then
tells them what kind of heads they have"
= New York Press.
FOR THE SAKE OF QUIET.
"My daughter admired both law and
music, so had her study law"
"What impeled you to that choice?"
81 think practicing law is quieter than
practicing piano-playing. Truth.
HARDER TO KEEP THAN SECRET.
81 keep an umbrella at the Office and
one at the house always" said Pompers,
"and am never taken at disadvantage by
a shower"
"You are luckier than am then" said
Sophty. II never can keep one any
where"
A TERRIFYING SUBJECT.
Blinks-I saw a man turn pale and
tremble to-day at the mention of the
American Navy.
Klinks-Eh! Was he foreigner?
Blnks-No; he belongs to the marines
and he can't swim Good News.
SHOOK 1T.
Doctor-Did you shake the medicine
before taking?
Patient-Certainly 1t was too late to
pivn II tho shnka after toLino,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17
A LEADING QUESTION.

Quester--Hello, old boy You look
rather the worse for wear. What have
you been doing with yourself -?
Jester-Been off on little piscatorial
toot, that's all
Quester-Yes, but what did you fall in
with?
Jester-What did fall in with Why,
l fell in with all my clothes on Boston
Courier.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17

keep it still. have not told Fanny, but
l could not deceive. you. Perhaps you
could not say what you have said just
now to one you knew to have been u
little thief"
She paused, tears in her blue eyes, and
Ned sat looking at her earnestly.
"A little thiefw he cried. "Why, so
you area little thief that has stolen my
very heart away. But kiss me, Mag, and
keep it."
And so Marguerite and Edward were
married on the same day that saw Fanny
and John made one and no one knows why
Ned's pet name for his wife is such an
odd one" Little Thief. = Fashion
Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17
MY LOVE.

Not as all other women are
ls she that to my soul is dear;
Her glorious fancies come from far,
Reneath the silver evening-star
And yet her heart is ever near.
Great feelings hath she of her own.
Which lesser souls may never know;
God giveth them to her alone.
And sweet they are as any tone
Wherewith the wind may choose to blow
Yet in herself she dwelleth not,
AL Though no home were half so fair;
No simplest duty is forgot;
Life hath no dim and lowly spot
That doth not in her sunshine share
She dceth little kindnesses,
Which most leave undone or despise;
For naught that sets one heart at ease,
And giveth happiness or peace,
Is low-esteemed in her eyes.
She hath no scorn of common things,
And though she seem of other birth,
Round us her heart entwines and clings,
And patiently she folds her wings
To tread the humble paths of earth.
Blessing she is: God made her so,
And deeds OF weekday holiness
Fell from her noiseless as the snow;
Nor hath she ever CHANGED to know
That aught were easier than to bless.
She is most fair, and thereunto
Her life doth rightly harmonic;
Feeling or thought that was not true
Neer made less beautiful the blue
Unclo uded heaven of her eyes.
She is a woman-one in whom
The spring time of her childish years
Hath never lost its fresh perfume,
Though knowing well that life hath room
For many bliPhts and many tears.
love her with love as still
As a broad rivers peaceful might,
Which, by high tower and lowly mill,
Goes wandering at it's own free will,
And yet doth ever flow Alright.
And on its full deep breast serene,
Like quiet isles my duties lie;
1t flows around them and between,
And makes them fresh and fair and green,
Sweet homes wherein to live and die.
-[James Russell Lowell.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-17

al love her, but l cannot marry her
Not because her father was my fathers
steward-but she is wealthy and am
not"
"But my dear fellow, by marrying her
you only get back what her father stole
from yours.
"That's so. Guess I'll try it after
all."-[The Epoch.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

A few years ago missionary came
to the United States, and being rather
bald, some kind friends provided him
with a wig. Upon his return TO the
island, the chief and others went to well
come him, and after the usual saluta-
tons, one of them said to the mission
ary,-
'You were bald when you left, and
now you have beautiful head of hair
What amazing people the Americans
arel How did they make your hair grow
sgain?'
"You simple people, Z" replied the
missionary, show does everything
grow? Is it not by sowing seed?'
They Immediately shouted
ooh, these American people, they
SOW seed upon bald mans head to
make the hair grow!"
One shrewd fellow inquired if he had
brought any of the seed with him. The
missionary carried on the joke for n
short time, and then raised his wig
The revelation of his "original head"
of course drew forth roar of laughter,
which was greatly increased when one
of the natives shouted to some of his
countrymen who were near
Here, see, Mr.. - has come from
America with his head thatchedl"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
PAsTURAGE ROTATION.

Galen Wilson says in the New York
Tribune: Divide the pasturage into four
fields; place the COWS in No. l, horses
and young stock in No. 2 and the sieep
in No. 3. In week or longer, move
the cows to No. 4, the horses and young
cattle to No. 3, and the sheep to No. 2,
aud continue this order throughout the
season. The cows will thus have fresh,
succulent feed al the time, and reward
for it, by fuller flow of milk; the
horses and young stock will consume
mucn of the coarse and tufted grasses /;
and those economic cleaners, the sheep,
will follow and clear up the remainder
together with the weeds and bushes, If
any. Domestic animals will not Craze
about their own droppings, but will
about the droppings of other classes. So
manage that each field be grazei close
down once in the season.
This thickens the so1-oa the same
principle that tue lawn mower thickens
the lawn turf-and makes the herbage
full and velvety. Close fee ling tends to
production of fine, close, even turf,
which experience shows produces the
best pasturage and the most of it, while it
prevents any tufts of grass from growing
tall and becoming unpalatable; neverthe-
less, over-stocking should not be of too long
continuance, and should occur while yet
the heritage is in vigorous growth. BY a
curious provision of nature, persistent
pastuaage, especially if closely grazed at
times, drives out the wild and coarse
grasses and most of the weeds, and grasses
of better quality take their place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

One lives and learns. Recently hap
pened to call at London boot factory,
and on the warehouse floor was sur
prised to find cooper at work driving
the hoops upon huge casks. On in
quiring whether the firm had gone into
the wholesale liquor trade as well as
boot manufacturing, was shown that
the casks, which we're made of good oak
slaves, were filled with contract boots,
and were destined for the jamaican
police force. The e identical casks are
returned again to this country filed
with the famous Jamaica rum. / was
equally surprised some time ago to see
a large consignment of ladies boots for
the South American market simply
wrapped in paper and packed in we'll
made wicker hampers lined with pair
of good blankets in each hamper. Ger
tainly such packing cases commend
themselves more to ones sense of utility
than most of the costly cases that are
practically useless when they reach their
destination. Australia for instance,
should think has enough trunks to sup
ply servants aud returning emigrants
for the next five hundred years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

Tomatoes should have a warm, sunny
location; with soil light and deep, but
not too rich. Plant about three feet
each way. and as they grow, watch care
fully and pinch off nearly all side shoots
or branches, allowing only few to re-
main. AS the plants grow tie securely
to stout stakes about three feet high
When they reach that height, pinch out
the top to prevent further growth and
watch side shoots more closely than ever
In this way the remaining plant grows
strong and vigorous; and the sight of
the great clusters of large, perfect fruit
which they yield is delight not only to
the proud grower, but to every passer by.
Cucumbers should have rich, light soil
and be planted early. After the plants
are well up, but before they begin to
vine, work the ground about them thor
oughly, then cover to the depth of thee
or four inches with straw or fine litter,
The mulching retains moisture tone CHEZ
essential in cucumber culture) aa1 pre-
vents too great neat about the roots In
tense heat is one OF the main causes of
the pickles turning yellow, and falling
off prematnrely.
If the vines seem inclined to grow too
long pinch of the ends to prevent fur
Their growth. If seed is to be saved for
the next years planting, allow one OF
the first cucumbers which sets, especially
if it be near the root, to mature, and
save the seed from it.-Efr,g7ti0n Age.