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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
A Curious Violin,

The Paris Figaro announces the sale Of
one of the most curious violins known to
the music fanciers of the world. 1t for
merly belonged to Paganini, the great
violinist. and at first sight merely pre-
sents the appearance of misshapen
wooden shoe. Its history is curious and
well worthy of place in this repository
of the wonderful. During the winter Of
1888 Paganini was living in Rue de Ia
Victoria, 4S. One day large box was
brought here by the Normandy diligence,
on opening which he found enclosed two
inner boxes, and wrapped carefully in
several folds of tissue paper, wooden
shoe and n letter, stating that the writer,
having heard much of the wonderful
genius of the violinist, begged, as
proof of his devotion to music, that
Paganini would play in public on the
oddly constructed instrument inclosed.
At first Paganini felt this to be an I'M
pertinent satire, and mentioned the facts,
with some show of temper, to his friend,
the Chevalier de Baride. The latter took
the shoe to violin maker, who convert
ed it into a remarkably sweet-toned in
strumcnt. Paganini was pressed to try
the shoe violin in public. He not only
did so, but performed upon it some OF
his most difficult fantasies, which facts,
in the handwriting of the violinist, are
now inscribed on the violin.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
A Large Feather Market.

Cincinnati is the largest feather
market in the West and demands more
feathers for home use than any other
city in the union, said leading dealer
in feathers and manufacturer of feather
goods to 1imes-Star reporter "How
many pounds of feathers does the city
handle and use annualljp Over
5000, 900 pounds, there being one con-
cern alone that handles over 1000, 900
pounds, which, by the way, is the most
extensive firm dealing in and shipping
feathers in the United States. Nearly
1000, 600 pounds are used in this city
every year and there are now fully $780,
600 to 400, 900 pounds in use here. There
are at least $50, 900 pounds in use in the
third, seventh and eleventh wards
alone" ''Where do most of the feath-
ers come from, and what kinds are used
the most2" "From shippers in Ohio,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and Hi
nois, which are the best feather States in
the Union, Illinois leading all other
States in the quantity of feathers fur
nishcd annually"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
TO THE UNATTALNABLE.

Dear, how r:any the songs bring to you
Woven of dream stu6s, pleasure, and pain,
All the songs of my life sing to you,
Aud you hear and answer again.
Though no rhyme do your dear lips saw to
me,
Yet. my poet, sweet songs you bring;
When you smile, then the angels play to me
Tunes to the silent songs you sing
All my soul goes forth in a song to you,
All my deeds for your sake are done,
All my laurels and bays belong to you.
In your name are my battles won.
Just by living you make my life dear to me,
Though your lips never speak my name;
Tis your hands thstin dreams appear to me,
Bringing me all that ask of fame.
What though here you are wholly lost to
me,
Though you never will know or see,
Though lifes pain be the worship's cost to
me,
Am not richer than great Kings be?
Have lnot you, in the holiest heart of me
You, in the eyes which you seea ealone'
Shall not rise to your soul which is part
of me,
Till you shall meet me and know your
own?
-[E. Nesbit, in Longman's Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22

tuft of feathers similarly arranged. The
first feathers are not usually as fine in
quality, as large in size or as great in
quantity as those of subsequent pluck
ings.
Through the year constant care is
taken to gather up any feathers that may
be shed naturally. The feathers are
carefully cured and pressed before they
are ready for the market.
An ostrich plucking is somewhat ex-
citing The timid bipeds are driven or
coaxed, one at time, into small in
closures, and two or three men take hold
of the frightened bird. The head is
covered with stocking" which rem
ders the fiercest old ostrich comparative
ly tractabe.
The larger feathers are then clipped
OIL and placed in a basket. Thus far
the BIRD has offered little resistance, but
after the plumes are secured the quills
must be removed. This gives the poor
ostrich pain, which he rcsents by fran
tic effort to kick his tormentors, Being
blindfolded, however, and able only to
kick forward, the skillful pluckers gen
orally succeed in avoiding danger.
The operation is probably no more
painful to these birds than plucking is
to geese, ducks and swans. The growers
insist that it is not painful after the first
experience, but from the resistance
offered one cannot but wish the plumes
might be procured without infiicting the
apparent mental suffering upon the
birds, even if there be no physical tor
ture. A month after the plumes are
taken the floss and other small feathers
are plucked.-INew York Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
How Hardtack is Made.

Not one person in 100, 900 knows how
the army "hardtack" is made. Let me
induct the world into the mystery. You
take some flour, pinch of salt, n little
water; mix the. three ingredients we'll,
cut the preparation INTO regulation size
and then proceed to bake the same.
Time hardens the "tack" and improves
it. When it gets to the consistency of
granite it is at its best. The hardtack
has imprinted on its face the letters b..
c.. because they were so hard to masti-
cate the boys in the army interpreted the
initials to mean that they were made be.
fore the birth of Christ = st. Lsuis
Globe-D Democrat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
An Indian Drink.

The greatest curse of the Southwestern
tribes is their fondness for ''tiswin,n an
alcoholic drink made by fermenting corn.
When under its influence the males abuse
their families, murder their friends, aud
commit other crimes which render them
liable to the law, and fearing punishment
they abondon the reservation to Join
some hos lie band 1t is next to impos-
sible to break up all "tiswin bouts bur
by using Indian police much can be done
to lessen their frequency. 1t is danger
Gus duty aud may be compared to the
pursuit of ''moonshiners " in the South.
A drunken Indi in does not listen to
reason, and has lost his own, so when the
police approach, all the rifles, knives, and
other weapons he can lay his hands on
are brought into use, and he is seldom
confined without bloodshed. New York
| Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
BABY INCUBATORS.
A Continuance for Preserving the
Lives of Weak Infants.

The "couveusc' in the Women's
Medical College is an institution much
in demand. 1t is occupied constantly
by some tiny tenant that is not strong
enough to live in the open air, and it
was not long ago that duplicate "cou-
veuse" had to be imported from Paris.
The two are now in full operation, turn
ing out wholesome babies.
The French word "couveuse means
ga broodcr," which is applied to the
little incubator in which weak infants
are put until they grow strong enough to
live like common babies and breathe the
air of the rest of mankind. 1t is very
simple apparatus, easily made, easily
manipulated, and serves an excellent pur-
pose. 1t is plain hardwood box, 2sx
20x15 inches in Dimensions. Six inches
from the bottom there is floor through
which there is an opening made, about
three inches wide, across the foot end.
On this floor the nest for the little tenant
is made of thick bat of cotton, covered
with the softest flannel. The top of the
box fits tightly, and is made OF glass.
At the head end of the box there is an
open register, three inches in diameter,
which admits the air into the lower
chamber of the "couveuse.
This air passes over five bottles of hot
water placed in the basement apartment,
and goes up through the opening in the
floor at the foot. At this opening three
good-sized sponges are suspended on
wire. The sponges are kept damp, and
moisten the air which comes up from off
the hot bottles. Over the head of the
baby is little chimney in the top of the
lid, through which this air passes out.
In this chimney is little tin indicator,
which is moved constantly by the cur
, rent of air. When it stops, the attend
ing nurse knows that the circulation of
the air has been shut off.
There was a baby IN the "couveuse"
last night, and it looked as happy on its
bat of cotton as bird would in its
nest. The temperature is kept any
where from so to 900, according to the
strength of the infant, the weaker ones
having the hotter surroundings. When
the head nurse lifted the little fellow out
of its warm moist bed, it kicked about
in very lively fashion.
This pioneer baby incubator was
brought from Paris over year ago, and
it has never been without an occupant
The new one is also in constant use.
Not single infant that has been brought
up in either of them has died and there
have been n great many housed there.
The treatment must be very wholesome,
for the head nurse said that the average
increase in the weight of the infants is
about thirty grains daily Philadelphia
| Record
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
The Cologne Cathedral.

The Cologne Cathedral holds the first
rank among German Cathedrals, and is
one of the most magnificent buildings in
tine world. 1t was, according to common
belief, begun in 124S, and progressed
slowly till the sixteenth century, when
work upon it was for time abandoned.
1t fell more and more into decay until
Frederick William w. began its restora-
ton. 1t was consecrated 600 years after
its foundation. Work upon this editice
has been vigorously prosecuted within
the last few years, and it is now COM
pleted. Externally, its double range OF
stupendous flying buttresses, and inter.
vening piers bristling with forest OF
pinnacles, strike the beholder with awe
and astonishment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
An Unfortunate Invocation.

A partisan inevitably weakens his
position when he gives the other side a
chance to retort. Such an opportu-
nifty was unwittingly afforded by an
English clergyman, who hoped that three
noted statesmen in whom he believed,
might "all hang together" "Amen~
fervently responded member of the
opposite party. 81 mean," said the min
lister, in haste, "that they may hang to-
gether in accord and concord" 1T
doesn't matter what sort of cord it is,
so long as they hang" was the reply
[Argonaut.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
ruE GIRL OF THE FUTURE

Trembling Youth-Madam, love you
TO distraction; will you be my wife!
Girl. of the Future-You may leave
Your references and call again
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
AN APT PUPIL.

Mrs. Younghusband-Now that it is
the new year, John, hope that you will
be able to say no; and, by the way,
won't you let me have little money!
John (heroically)-No.- New Haven
News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
Brought Him Around-Why He Was
Whipped-cause of the Muss-Ail
Right, etc., etc.
BROUGHT HIM AROUND.

BROUGHT HIM AROUND.
Boarding house Mistress-I thought
you said your appetite was poor when you
came here2
Greedy boarder-It was, but starvation
has got in its work.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
THE GIRL ON HORSEBACK.

Bessie Ito horse dealer) Il thought you
told me that that saddle horse l bought
would take in the bit without the slight
est trouble2
Dealer-Well. doesn't he2
Bessie-No, he doesn't he! held the
bride right up to his nose, and clucked
several times; but the ugly thing never
made novel
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22

The Hon. James Hale was a member
of Congress from the -th District of
Illinois. He was plain, blunt gentle
man of some forty years of age, given
to attending to his own business.
That business had consequently thrived
and was now attending to him. He had
already achieved the distinction of be-
ing known as hard committee worker
IN the House of Representatives. He had
never made aspeech, and therefore was
comparatively little known to the gen.
eral public. With matters pertaining tc
pensions and with all other interests oI
the eX so dier he was thoroughly conver.
SAINT.
, In my capacity of Washington CORES
ponaent often met him, and as otter
= we invariably reverted to our militar,
5 comradeship and incidents of the war
He had never married, and alone knev
the romance of that Ito him) fatefu
half minute at the Kentucky farm
house He was not morose or cynical
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22

Crabapple-Don't you believe, Miss
Sweete, that | could teach you to love
me?
Miss Sweete- Possibly; but as l have
made my debut it is rather late to go
back to tutor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-22
WENT FOR AL IN SIGHT.

Citizen (speaking to Wall Street king)
Good morning, Mr.. Plunger. Are you
going down town now ?
Mr.. Plunger-Im going down after
little.
Citizen-I thought you usually went
there after a good deal Munsey's
Weekly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-15

Professor Munson, Horticultuiist to
the Experiment Station ut Orono,is now
engaged in experiments on quite an
extensive scale for the prevention of
''scab' ON apples. His work is placed
In the large orchards among our most
extensive fruit growers, kennebec
county orchards receiving measure OF
his attention. Orchards are selected
that have been frequently and seriously
affected by this trouble. Spraying the
trees with different mixtures for the
destruction Of the fungus is the course
pursued.
Different sections of the orchard are
treated with the different mixtures now
supposed to be efficaciOus in the killing
OF the fungus spores that are supposed
to find Judgment on the trees. The first
application was made when the leaf
buds first showed signs of breaF ing into
growth, and the spraying is to be re-
peated several times during the summer.
This course of treatment has been
very effective In destroying the mildew
of the grape in the Vineyards of New
York and other grape producing see.
tons of the country, and much Is ex:
pected from it with the tree fruits when
the proper mixtures and methods called
for are fully learned.
Other experiments are in cOntempla-
ton by the station managers for the
destruction Of insects preying upon our
fruits, but the applications to this end
are not called for till the ffuit blossoms
are fully out and the fruit begins to
form. thus is the station promising to
make its educational work effective in
promoting practical results in soil pro,
duction, by directly contributing to the
wants and to the prosperity Of the peo'
pie. 1t is great step, the Importance
of which can hardly be measured, that
we have come to such means of educa.
ton,
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Waldo ccua,y Pc m ,na orange.

Waldo County Pomona Grange held
special meeting with Victor Grange,
Searsmont, June 0. The day was fine
and there was good attendance. In
the absence Of W. N. Richie, Worthy
State Master Hunt occupied the chair.
After the opening exercises and sioging
by the choir we listened to an eloquent
address Of welcome by DIR. A.
Millett; response by Sister L. M.
Bellows in her usual happy man
ner. Twelve oranges in Waldo and
one in Knox county reported; all pros
pering fiuely. The fifth degree was
conferred on class Of IS candidates.
Remarks for the good OF the order by J.
G. Harding andJ Ellis. Atnoon recess
we all repaired to the dining room.
where Victor Grange furnished the usual
farmers dinner beans, brownbread and
coffee. 1t was voted to postpone the
Memorial services until the next meet
ing Of the county grange. Question
Resolved, Thai the laboring class
are Of more advantage to the
country than the capitalist Opened
by Bro. +. r Packard, followed by DR..
Millett. Howard Murphy, Frank Grey,
Alexander Woodmsn, Isaac Burns, A.
Payson, Galen Keen, jos. Ellis, in q
spirited manner. Song by A. Mudgett.
Song by DR. Young The question was
further discussed by Bros Tasker,
Bowen, Hunt. Harding and Mudgett.
Song by Carrie Moody. Song by the
choir II was voted to extend vote
of thanks TO Victor Grange for kind
treatment, also to Bro Mansfield OF
Knox county for furnishing fans to the
sisters The committee on time, place
and programme reported as follows:
Time, June 23d; place, Stockton Grange,
Stockton; programme: /, opening cx.
ercises; 2, music; 3. lecture by w. Lee
turer; 4, music; 5, report Of oranges
6. comforting fifth degree; Z, appoint
ment Of committed; s, remarks for the
good Of the order; o, noon recess
10. question, Resolved that 1t would
be policy for farmer to mort
gage his farm to buy improved machin.
cry. An, Capt. VIM. ID. C0lcord Neg A.
A. CHM; ii, song, by Bro. A. Mudgett
II sisters, topic, To what extent are we
believers In superstition and the super
to be opened by sister Oracle
Bowen; 10 recitation by Lizzie Gun.
ningh am; IA closing.
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.Marrieo.


Caribou-June Z, Grant j.. Randall of Wade
Plantation and Miss Rost Blackstone Of Wash.
burn. .
Mabel Racklif, both of Fort Fairfald.
Blaine-June 8, George W. Shaw and Miss Jane
P. DeLeony, both of Mars Hi'l.
CUMBERLAND.
Portland-June 1, Wallace j. Boothby of Ban.
gor and Miss Carrie AcNelly Of Wa.erville.
KEsNKBEC.
Augusta June Z, by Rev. ]. NJ. wyman, Mr.
Chas. .. Gerry, Alton, ana Miss Abbie +. Pink
SO. China-June 6. Augustus Raynes of So.
Vassaiboro, and Emiline s. Clark of 90. China.
KNOX.
VinalhaSen-June s, Lafayette Smith and Eva
G. Greed, both of Vhalhaven; June q, William
Kittredge and Nellie Black, bo'h Of vinalhaven.
Perry. both of Appleton.
Tenants Hattor-Juue Z, William Pease and
Lou NJ. Teel, both Of st. George.
PENoBsCoT.
Bangor June 3, Fred T.. sThompson and Miss
Alice Lee Atwood. both of Bangor; June 4,
Walter l. Head and Miss Mary A. Brett, both OF
Bangor.
Old Town. June 3, Albert Cole and Miss Jennie
Folsom, both of Lincoln.
SOMERSET.
Norridge wock-- une 9, George II. Perkins and
Miss Mary y. Worthin, both of Norridgewock.
Skowhegap- 9Th inst, Samuel Roc rigue and
Miss NJ RE vita,ine B,nhomme Dulac, both of
West Athens-LIeweIyn Stevens Of Wellington
and Mics Eultahc u. Ward of Brighton.
Solon-June 2. Hiram Spoford OF Woburn,
Mass, and Miss Mile q. York of BRIGHTON. y
st. sibans-June 2, Freddie A. Parkmsn Of st.
Albans and Miss Mertie NJ. Goodwin of Hartland.
WASHINGTON.
Calais-,June 3, Joseph Thompson and Miss
Sadie NJ. Reilly, both Of Cslais; June 3, Frank II.
Gardner of Cals's and Miss Rita "a. Chisholm of
st stephen.
Alexsnder-June 3. Ivan Tueli of MilltowB, and
Miss Eva B. Little of Alexander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-15
GOSSIP or xaH CHANGES.

Hancock County Grange held its rcg-
ular meeting with the grange at I.amoine
on Tuesday, June 0, and had very suc.
cessful and ENJOYABLE session.
The Spurwink and Oak Hill Oranges
are both in fiourishiqg condition, add.
ing new members 1t 1early every meet
ing. They seem to be thoroughly alive
to the grand objects Of the organization.
AID determined to pereevere until some
OF the inequalities OF the present tag
laws are removed from the farming and
Industrial classea, and placed where they
belong; and with this purpose in view,
will endeav0r to send men to the next
Legislature who will legislate for the
many, and not for the few, and whose
vision will not be obscured By the ghosts
Of abandoned farms.
At the session Of Androscoggin County
Pomona Grange held on June Sd, an
hour was set apart from tho regular pro-
gramme for the proper Observance OF
exercises In memory Of Hon. Rufus
Prince, late master Of the Maine State
Grange. Thefe consisted of an eulogy
BY hon. 2. A. Gilbert, appropriate
nfhsical selections, prayer, and remarks
BY past master Of the btate Grange,
Hon Nelson Ham; State SECRETARY i.
A. Allen; past master Of Oxford County
Pomona Grange, 8. R. Bradford; secre-
tary Of Andr0scoggln Pomona Gnnee.
+ II. Libby; g H Dfllineham Of IA.
burn Grange and Dr.. j. 4. CuAhine OF
Turner Grange. The exercises were In
keeping with the sad nature Of the o.
casf0n, and were Z most flffiuR tentimf.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-15

We are surrounded BY dangers all the
way from the cradle to the grave. 1.-THE
great wonder is,'' as Pat says, "that after
are ont Of heaith-morose, morbid and
Miserable. becaase they do not avail them
selves Of the remedy within essy reach Of
them. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery would cure them.
For all chronic or lingering Coughs,
Weak Lung., Splitting Of Blood Bronchitis,
Shortness Of Breath, Asthma and kindred
ailments, it 10 . most potent remedy. Il
clesnses the blood, invigorstes the liver.
improves digestion, and builds up both
flesh and strength. Dose smsil and pleas
ant to taste. Large bottles, ore dollar. OF
all druggists. juaeI5d& wfolYm
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JOLLY RAILROAD MEN
Enjoy White Mountain Scenery and q
Whols Days Frssdcm frcm Toll.

BosroN, June 1.-THE second annual
excursion Of the bagssge-mastefs and
bfakemen on the western, eastern AID
Lowell y stem Of the Boston & Maine Rail-
road occurred today, when employees aud
their friends to the number Of 800 left here
at IL 10 this rofninR in . special train
bound for the Fabyan House, White Mou1-
tsins, N. H. The train consisted CT six
passenger CATS. The run was made from
Boston to Portland in hours and As
minutes At 4 70 they were again on their
way to the FAbyan House. The train ar
rived at Bartlett station at IT'S, where
breakfast was served for the entire party.
At the Fabyan House o f. Barrow, pro-
pfietof, threw open the doors free of
charge and let the boys have full freedom
OF the house. Caterer Dill Of Melrose,
furnished one Of his best dinners. The
train men had eight hours to roam abt ut
- they wished and . number Of tally h1
coaches we're chartered and drives taken to
the Wiley House. Crawford Notch and
other roted places in the vicinity. A large
number Of visitors climed to the summit Of
the smaller mountains. Nathan Morrill, Of
North Berwick, planted . fig upon the
summit Of Burbank mountain and named
it after Reddy Burbank Of Lawrence, or
gapizer Of this excursion. At Ave O'Clock
the special train left Fabyan's for the re.
turn trip which arrived in Portland at 8. AZ
T. M. and Boston 1t 1880 Monday morn
ing.
The excursion was most successful and
much praise is due the committee for their
able manner Of carrying out the pro-
gramme 60 successfully. The committee
consisted of Henry Copp, Boston, VIM. Ii.
Chase, Haverbill, Ernest w. Burbank,
George W. Garry and John H. Brant o.
the Lowell system, Lawrence. The Miller
brass band Of Wakefield accompanied the
party and entertained Them by playing pop
nlar sirs. A vote Of thanks was given
Protector Barlow for the free use OF bis
house, also to the officials OF the Boston &
Maine ard Maine Central railroads, who
furnished trains to the men free.
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n. W. Josdan Of North Berwick vhe ne
csn1iy gfadusssd fren the Massachusetts
lnafisute Of Technology, has obtained .
po,itiou u caemist with the SolSay Pro-
csss Company Of Syracuse, n r.. manu-
fsctufsfs Of ammonia sods, caustie Slksli
and ssi sods.
q. C. Dssgett SON Of Thomas DAsae:t,
Esq. Of Foxcroft. graduated With honors
from the Massachusetts, School Of Tech
noIosy in Boston, Tuesday. June .. after .
fall four yeafs' course Of study. He
assumed business position 10 Lowell, the
next day after graduation. d good salary.
Ira r. 6prssue, for fifteen years . Meth
odist minister in Maine. 10 now mayo. Of
Colorado Syringe. The Chicago Century
prints picture Of the minister. mayor, ard
Q sketch Of his career in Colorado. He
went there for the benefit of his health. hay
ing had severe hemorfbages, and has made
. fortune.
Hon. C. G. Roberts. formerly Of Stock
ton. has recently opened hotel in Chicago
called the Miilsrd Avenue Hotel. Mr..
Roberts will continue in the Newspaper
business. however, - editor and publisher
OF the Chicago Opinion and two or three
other weekly papers which be has Issued
foY aoue fima