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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
FACTS ABOUT FEATHERS.

An Interesting and Valuable Explanation
of How They Grow.
In the skin of n fowl, where a
feather is to appear, there is to be seen
little pit, and at the bottom of this
rises little mound or pyramid.
Around this pyramid certain little
grooves extend, deeper at the base and
seeming to radiate from one large
groove at one side, all growing shall
lower, and finally disappearing at the
top. The whole pyramid is covered
with skin composed of the same scales
Or hattened cells, as those which cover
the whole body. In the ordinary pro-
cess of growth the new formations of
the surface of the body throw off as
effete matter the older portions of the
skin; but here they are retained, and
become so closely united to each other
that they form a sort of horny coat
more or less strong (according to It's
age,) over the surface of the pyramid.
As new cells grow at the base, they
push up this little horny protuberance
till it breaks at it's thinnest point,
which is opposite the large groove.
Then, as new growths still push it
forward and flatten it, IL assumes the
torn OF feather, the ridge in the
main furrow, or grooves, form the sep
crate CARDS of the vein. When all this
web OF the feather is completed the
pyramid loses it's grooves and becomes
smooth. All parts are of equal thick
ness, and so hard as not to breal,
easily, but remain tubular, and form a
quill, which is attached to what re-
mains of the pyramid. The finger
nails, and even single hairs, are devel.
oped and formed in the same way, and
every one who has injured nail and
lost it knows by how long a process,
some three or lour months the missing
finish to his digit is being reproduced.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
Naval Etiquette.

An English admiral who was once
visiting French flagship laid down his
guid on convenient bulkhead before
entering the officers headquarters.
When he came out again he was aston
ished to find the quid in the place
where he had left it.
"Poohl" said he, in the hearing of
Some of the sailors, you Frenchmen
will never be true sea-dogs. No English
blue e-jacket would ever have let an
admirals quid alone"
Whereupon one of the French sailors
stepped up, touched his cap and said:
"Beg pardon, admiral; was chewing
your quid while you were in there, but
put it back, you know, when heard
you coming outr'
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

previous labors in Samoa and recop-
nized his work in this way. The Office
of the chief Justice is the highest in
Samoa and the salary is $4,000 year.
The chief justice is the highest court
of the island, decides all cases brought
before him, and his decision is final.
The present occupant of the bench is a
Swede, who was appointed by the king
Of Sweden, because the three powers,
Germany, England and the United
States, could not agree upon man. The
present chief justice has given very
poor satisfaction and has been re-
moved from Office, his removal to take
effect when the new chief Justice
arrives. Had Mr.. Ide declined the an
pointment it would have undoubtedly
been rendered to an Englishman. II
is of vital Importance to the interests
of the United States In the South sea
that the office OF chief Justice of
Samoa should be held by an American,
Mr.. Ide is eminently fitted to serve in
this capacity, as he is familiar with the
present state of affairs in Samoa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
SOME FAMOUS GEMS.

THE sultan of Turkey has the richest
collection of gems and regalia in the
world.
MANY of the Hindoo sapphires and
other gems are carved into amulets
and idols.
HELIoTRoPE or bloodstone is dark
green quartz, covered with red blotches
supposed to be due to iron. =
TIE diadcm of the Russian Empress
Anna contains 1856 large diamonds
and ruby valued at 100000.
THERE is twin crystal of emerald
in St. Petersburg seven inches long,
four broad and weighing four and one
half pounds.
CATsEYE is gray quartz with fibers of
asbestos in the interior. 1t is found on
the Malabar coast, in Ceylon, Bavaria
and the United States.
THE cutting of the Kohinoor occu-
pied thirty-eight days with steam pow
er and cost $4,000. The Regent re-
quired two years and cost $25, 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

point of returning, when lion was
started, as thought, back of us. |
turned and waited for him to come out
of the Jungle, when heard cracking
of twigs in the rear and turned just
in time to see tremendous fellow
about crouching for a spring. threw
my gun up and gave it to him right be-
tween the eyes
"A lions skull, instead of being
round, is angular, with the forehead
more or less pointed. A ball striking
full in the face will glance either tc
one side or the other. That's just what
mine did. 1t ran along under the skin
and cut the skin at the neck. | knew
that my last chance was gone, and,
dropping my gun, fell into a position,
kneeling on one knee, with my left
arm thrown up to shield my face.
When he came at me all l could see
was brown streak, and then he
struck
"He cought my arm just above the
elbow and, braced as | was, he turned
complete somersault over my head.
He held on, chewing and growing
while l tried to reach my hunting knife
Suddenly, with lightninglille motion,
the lion let go my arm and, throwing;
me on my back, opened his huge jaws
and gripped me on the left side. felt
ribs give way. Then gave myself up
us 'goner,'
"The other members of the party had
come up In the meantime, but the lion
and | were so closely mixed up that
shot was impossible. Finally, when l
had lost consciousness, one of the party
sneaked up and. placed the muzzle of
his gun at the lions ear and let her go,
killing him instantly.
II was three months recovering, and
then three of my ribs were crushed and
this arm was reminder. The lion
weighed 600 pounds and measured over
seven feetn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
JUST PATENTED.

DusTpAN with the handle pivoted
TO 1t in such a manner that no stoop-
ing is required in using the article.
COMPACT combination tool, COM
prising a monkey-wrench, a pair of
pliers and a pair of short-bladed
shears.
AN apparatus for cleaning and peel
ing potatoes, consisting of roller
within drum, both covered with
roughened steel plates and revolved in
opposite directions.
HAND support or rest ring for a
penman, having concave exterior
surface for the little finger to curve
around and a projecting curved piece
to carry the finger.
A TRUNK and wardrobe combined,
the wardrobe being fitted with hinge
doors, the whole collapsing by tele-
scopic sections into a compact square
trunk when desired.
A FLYTRAP composed of two sus-
pended boards, hinged at the upper
ends and held apart by spring with
cord attached for quickly pulling the
boards together.
A PROCESS for water-proofing leather
and leather goods by immersing in a
solution of yellow wax dissolved in
turpentine or benzine and afterward
beating to render supple.
AN improvement in the method Of
steam distribution in multiple-expan-
sion engines, whereby the expansion
in all the cylinders is coincidently and
automatically varied.
A FASTENING for tool-handles, spokes,
etc, In the form of headless wedge,
having It's entering and side edgings
sharp and provided on the sides with
burrs, which catch in the wood.
AN apparatus for measuring the
quantity of combustible gas or vapor
in air, consisting of a miners safety
lamp provided with hydrogen burner
and gauge wire close to the oil wick
and a reservoir of compressed hydro
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
CHOICE HUMOR.

BARLow-"Who composed this
opera?" Cadley-"I don't think II
ever was composed. Idon't notice any
composure in It,"
"PARsLow, what is your idea of a
gentleman?" ~ am" "By love
Parlow, you always do have original
ideas, don't your"
"AND how is your table?" asked the
prospective boarder. "Splendid," said
the landlady. "Why it's so rich that
people are dying of indigestion in my
house all the time"
"WHAT marvellous vitality Slithurs
has! He's been i'll six months now.
Any other man would have died" at
isn't vitality. It's the times. He is SO
hard up he cannot even pay his last
debt to nature. ."-Harper's Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

down into groove in the spokes like
key, and holds them from slipping
out endwise. The illustration shows
the general plan clearly. The open
ing through the center of the hub is
originally made larger than the axle,
and then reduced by fitting of bab-
bitt metal, which can be removed as
often as necessary. If the spokes be-
come loose from shrinking, the nuts on
the bolts can be frightened easily; and
to replace broken spoke one needs
only to remove the front plate, with
out taking the wheel off the vehicle.
With spare plate and few extra
spol1es man can usually do his own
repairing.-N Y. Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
He Didn't Get Hurt.

Sweet Girl am so glad to see yol
alive and well. | was afraid papa
would lose all control of himself when
you asked him for my hand, and he
has such an awful temper. What did
he say?
Brave Adorer--I-I couldn't quite un-
derstand.
Sweet Girl-Couldn't understand?
Brave Adorer-N-o; the-er-wires
got crossed.-Good News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
In the above even square the figures

In the above even square the figures
are again placed as knight moves,
and the knight returns to it's starting
point in a square of G. In this square
the difference between the pairs of
numbers opposite to and equi-distant
from the middle point is always IS.
The sum of the numbers in all the
rows, vertically, horizontally and dag
onally, is 101; and 10 are equi-distant
from the center point of the square,
and their difference is IS; 80 and 13 are
equi-distant, difference IS; 81 and 8; 30
and II, etc, are equi-distant from the
center point on opposite sides and their
difference is IS every time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

Until recent years alcohol was gen.
orally used for preserving specimens
of fishes by naturalists, but other
things are now taking its place. The
best of these appears to be solution
OF acetate of soda, which Is spread on
the fish like salt, each layer of the fish
DIelng covered with 1t in turn. Prince
Henri d'Orleans used this preservative
curing his travels in Tndo-China and
found 1t excellent
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
IMPROVED WHEEL HUB.

The Effective Yet Simple Invention of
Californian.
In a wheel hub made of wood and in
one piece it is difficult to find room for
the inner ends of the spokes without
cutting away enough of the latter to
impair their strength, or cutting away
too much of the block itself Wells IL.
White, of Los Angeles, Cal, has met
this difficulty in an original and effect
i've manner. This hub is of metal, and
consists of two disc-lilze plates bolted
together. Upon the inner face of one
are raised thin partitions; and upon
the corresponding face of the other
there is circular ridge, which fits
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
CHIEF JUSTICE IDE.
He VIII Preside Over the Highest Cour
of tho Samoan Islands.

of tho Samoan Islands.
Henry c. Ide, who has just been APP
pointed chief justice of Samoa by Pres
ident Cleveland with the approval of
the other members of the Samoan pro-
tectorate, Is native of Vermont and
his home at present Is in st. Johnsbury
In that state. He Is recognized as one
of the leading lawyers of Vermont. In
1891 he was appointed commissioner on
behalf of the United States to act with
commissioners from England and Ger
many to settle the land troubles in
Samoa. Upon his arrival there he was
chosen chairman of the commission,
and rendered valuable service there
for over year. His appointment as
chief justice of Samoa came primarily
from the German government. 1t was
then sent to the British government
for approval and finally to the United
States government. The German gov
ernment was pleased with Mr. Ide's
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
Ruptrt's Hone.

Rupert hope, mamma, that |
wasn't impertinent. to Mrs, Thatcher
to-day.
Mamma-Indeed hope not, Rupert,
What did you do?
Rupert-Why, she said l was grow
ing like bean pole, and told her that
bean poles don't grow.-IIarper's
Young People.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
Jones Knew His Weakness.

Somebody challenged Jones to fight
a duel, thinking to scare him.
"Well, it's 60" replied that cheer
full lunatic, but only on one condi-
ton. You know how near-sighted l
am? Well, to make things equal in
sist that l shall be placed ten PAGES
nearer my opponent than he is to me
for the fellows got an eye like 8
hawk"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
1t Makes No Difference.

Il suppose you don't believe in
courtship," said the paragraphist
laughingly to the president of the gas
company.
"Why not?' asked the president.
because lovers always turn the gas
down, you know Ha! ha! hal"
ooh that makes no difference" said
the president. The meter gets in its
work all the same. Texas Siftings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
An Apparent Injustice.

Mollie had been to church for the
first time, and on her return home her
grandmother asked her what she
thought of it.
81 liked it very much" she replied,
but there was one thing I didn't
think was fair"
"What was that, dear?'
"Why, one man did all the work, and
then another man came around and
got all the money. "-Harper's Bazar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

Clara-What is the matter, Mr.. Dude
ly2 You are actually lame.
Dudely-Y-a-as, Miss Clara, you see
my feet are swelled.
Clara-It is strange that you should
be swelled at both ends at once. Texas
Siftings
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
ATTACKED BY A LION.
Thrilling Experience which Col. Boone
Had in Africa.

Had in Africa.
Col. Daniel Boone, the well-known
performer with trained lions, was a
member of the French soldiery in Af-
rica during the '7O's. His regiment
was stationed just outside one of the
worst jungles known in that part of
the country and he had number of
very thrilling adventures, says the
Washington News.
"In 1876" said he, "while our regi-
ment of Chesseurs d'Afrique was quar-
tering in southern Africa, a lion hunt
was organized by some of the officers.
Accompanied by the native heaters
and necessary accoutrements we
started into the Jungle. Several lions
had been killed and we were on the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
In this square we begin with l In

In this square we begin with 1 IN
the lower left-hand corner. The other
numbers are placed just as knight
would move on a chess-board, viz: two
squares one way and one the other.
The last number, 25 comes in the
opposite or upper right-hand corner.
Another curious feature of this square
is the fact that the sum of any two
numbers on opposite sides and equi-
distant from the center figure, is it's
double. The middle number is 13; 23t3
20, twice 18; 5t21-26; twice IS; 1911
go; 22+4-26, and so on.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
Knew IYhat me- tYnnted.

Doctor Ito sick boy)-Well, Harold,
you've had toast and tea for week
now; what do you want to get to-
morrow?
Harold-I want to get up -Harper's
Young People.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
Tho Ruling Passion.

Old Sl1infint was on his th-bed
and had given directions that the flu
neral should be as cheap as possible.
"Have you anything else on your
mind?" asked a member of the family,
Yes" replied the dying miser,
"when you telegraph the news of my
death to my brother in Kansas collect
at the other end. ."-Texas Siftings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

Primus-Busllin, l hear, is the star
In Dingley's play. Has he a sympa-
thetic support?
Secundus-Ye Why, the applause
always starts from behind the scenes
Boston Globe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

Little Dick-Dot isn't going to give
me any candy. know it.
Mother-Didn't she say she wouldP
Little Dicll-Y-e-s, but she said it
just the way sister Clara says Don't"
when some feller is going to kiss her.
Good News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
The Wrong Kind.

customer-I want to get a good,
serviceable mosquito bar.
Clerk-Where do you live?
Customer-New Jersey.
Clerk-You don't want a mosquito
bar. You want a crowbar.-Judre.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
ApoloGetIc.

1.-THE mother'in-law you may dcride,
But mine is a saint" he said
II beg your pardon" the wit replied;
II did not know she was dead"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

DUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT contains the largest and most
complete line of up to date styles in ladies'. misses
and chidren's cloaks and jackets displayed in
this region, which we bought for cash hard time
prices, and therefore enabled to sell them
fully 40 per cent. less than you buy the same
goods elsewhere.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

SPECIAL SALE of thousands of dollars worth of MEMS boy
and children's unexcelled ommade fine clothing
and overcoats, which secured at a large sherfPs
sale in New York city, and offer it at 60 cents
on the dollar Call and see the tremendous assort-
ment our immense clothing stock contains and the
sashhg bargains offering in the above and
other departments.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

I OST.-A young hound, white, with dark
Il brown ears, black spot on tail, scar
under the neck and answers to the name of
Toby. Liberal reward will be paid upon its re-
turn to Charles Dusheck, Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

7 OF FOR SALE.-One lot on west side of
IL Washington street, between South and
Luzerne streets. For further particulars apply
to II. A. Buckley, Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

OUR FOOTWEAR DEPARTMENT is now complete with
boots, shoes and ubbers at hard pan cash prices,
while in dry goods, underwear, blankets,
fortables, notions ETC., you will find
stock to contain the most complete assortment of the
various lines, at prices lower than offered before
in this vicinity
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19
TWO MAGIC SQUARES.

Constructed by n German mathematician
of the Last Century.
Here are two magic squares that
show some interesting features. They
were constructed by Euler, in 1859:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-10-19

DON'T FAIL TO CALL during the days while the
greatest of our fall openings is in progress and
secure some of the special bargains offering
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-28
A Tireman's Heroic Act.

On the night of Dec 8, 1860, Charles
7. Holloway, superintendent of the fire in
surance patrol of Baltimore, performed
dual deed of moral and physical courage
never surpassed. A large fire had broken
out in n big tobacco warehouse on South
Charles street. The insurance patrol was
the first to reach the scene. An hour later
when there were dozen flremen within
the burning building, Mr. Holloway OBJ
served that the front portion of the first
floor was about to fall in such u manner
that il the flaming timbers were allowed to
come to the ground they would close the
only exit, which was by the front door.
Rushing forward he caught the blazing
mass upon his shoulders. lie was man
of herculean strength and so able to sus-
tain the heavy weight.
He had just shouted to the men behind
him to hurry out when the first floor on the
right collapsed, and his brother Joe Hollo-
way, fell almost at his feet his clothes on
fire. BY deserving his post aud probably
sacrificing the lives of the men back Of
him, Superintendent Holloway might have
saved his brother, who was calling to him
for help, but lie never flinchcd. He bent
his broad shoulders to the burden upon
them, spoke checrily to his brother, and
literally held that gate of fire until all the
men had passed out. Then his strength
gave way, and in the early morning the
rescuers dragged the Iolloways, scorched
and manned, from the ruins. But the
brothers lived, and in token of his almost
miraculous deliverance Superintendent
Holloway presented to St. Andrews Epis-
copal church, Baltimore, the handsome
marble altar that stands in its chaucel this
| day.. A. Price in New York Press.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-28

II was In sn up town cafe where a spe-
cialty Is made of fine ice cream.
"Waiterr' called out the fur trimmed
and fashionable lady who was seated at one
Of the tables. The waiter came and stood
humbly at her side. Just look at that
creaml 1t is all full Of specks Of dirt.
Haven't You any that is cleani Take that
away"
Yes, madam" The waiter whisked off
the dish without n word of explanation,
but with rather peculiar smile, and pres
emily came back with another dish, which
seemed to satisfy the requirements of the
lady.
asked the proprietor II 1t was true that
he was so careless as to serve cream with
specks of dirt in It.
"The lady is one fool" said he in his
frank French way. ut is common thing,
this occurrence. We haven't time to ex-
plain 1t to customers. They learn better
quick. It is this way: There are two kinds
of ice cream-one favored with extracts
and one with the natural fruit or berry. OF
course that with the extracts is the cheap
kind. We call that American. The color
ing is of course even, for it is only liquid
that we put in it. The other does not look
so pretty, so much the same all over, for
the berries or the fruit must leave little
Jumps. That is the real proof that It is the
best
This lady ordered the best chocolate and
pistachio. OF course there were specks of the
chocolate and pistachio nut, for the flavor
ing was not n liquid. These were the dirt
specks' she saw.
1.-THE waiter knew, but what's the use of
his talking. She couldn't be convinced. So
he gave her the cheap American cream
Then she was satisfied. She paid for a
l5-cent dish ant got 10 cents worth. Pm
not kicking. Neither is she. "-New York
Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-28

ions PYLE. ESQ, State Senator:
You, us Il citizen OF Wilmington, and
II tax payer, no doubt known thai
eur city taxes have been On tho in
crrls" yearly for some years past,
and therefore | wDa!d respectfully
ns!i you rs n representative al our
city to try aud have our "itv tax lawa
altered or amenieu in such manner
That we can C0ilact a much larger per
eruLaEe OF the taxes that are asscssed
than we now do or have bAen doing.
l mder tho present laws va fail "a
collect tax from many persons who
10 not own real estate, yet ali these
young mon over age as we'll as older
inen with families, many OF whom
sanl their chiidran to our publie
schools pay not one cent Of city OF
school tax although assessei.
t There Is turge fall ling off from the
assessment eEory year or taxes not
collected, therefore all our properties
hareEot 10 stand another rise in taxes
tile neXt yrarto make up he deficiency
II would be much better for those OF
our citizens who have TO pay the taxes
II you would Ic.en1ct the laws whi't
were In force prior tn The present laws
which Competed citizen TO pay 6
city tax before he cotld vote Tor city
officers, and also 10 paw county tds
Inctore he could vote for county OF
s alto officers. When thpsn laws wer,
In force we mad no trouble 10 collect
nearly all the taxes: our deiscir nriei
were very small then compared to TIN
present. Your friends would he Elat
Ito have the laws so amended whereb,
their iIXPs eau be somewhat decrease
instead of heing increased every year
/ lax PAYER