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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
1T PAID TO HAVE SMALL FEET.
In Olden Days Holland Taxed Boots and
shoes-Other Curious Imposts.

In Olden Days Holland Taxed Boots and
shoes-Other Curious Imposts.
In the history of taxation there Is
nothing more curious than the imposts
to be found in the laws of the early
days Of Holland. The most curious
tax of all was one imposed in 1914 on
boots and shoes. In order to prevent
the impost from being evaded each OF
those articles so essential to human
comfort had to be conspicuously
marked on the upper leather with the
stamp of the maker and also with that
of the taxing officer The sum to be
paid was regulated by the size of the
boot or shoe. So, apart from the ques-
tion Of beauty, in those days 1t was
real advantage to have a small foot.
In 1906 tax was imposed on all pas
sengers travelling in Holland by land
or water. In 1901 this tax was still in
force. In 1914 duty of five cents was
levied upon each person who entered
tavern before noon. The tax was in
creased for afternoon visits. Persons
who assembled In private house
after three o'clock In the afternoon for
the purpose of amusing themselves had
each to pay certain sum, and those
who entered a place of public enter
tainment were likewise taxed. There
was duty on marriages and deaths.
The amount of the tax varied accord
ing to the social position of the parties;
while In the case of O person buried
outside of the district In which he had
lived the amount payable by his ex.
ecutor was sdoubled.-Shoe and Leather
Review
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

Though a breakdown in the appa
ratus led to most grewsome scene
at the execution of criminal in Au-
burn prison, N. Y, a short time ago,
it was no worse than the breaking OF
the rope at hanging, and not one
half so bad as the failure of the drop
to break the criminals neck, thus
slowly choking him to death. By
electricity is the simplest, quickest
and easiest method of inficting the
death penalty, and absolutely pain
less.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
DEADLY APPENDICITIS.
A Disease Which Is Not Only
Painful But Dangerous.
It's Seat u Rudimentary and Useless Sac
Opening Into Large Intestine-The
Appendix Vermiformis Is
Complete Mystery.

Appendicitis, which Is numbered
among the most insidious and danger
GUS affections known to medical
science, has again been brought prom
inently to public attention by the sud-
den death of Clarence G. Bayne, the
promising young athlete of the uni
versity, says the Philadelphia Record.
The disease is due to the inflammation
of the vermiform appendix, useless
wormlike tube attached to the large
intestine. So suddenly and rapidly
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

"Indiank." They are sturdy, capable
fellows and both have journeyed with
white men and are familiar with our
ways.
From the trading post at the mouth
of the Chilcat you can obtain what
stores are needed to complete your out
fit and, as your transportation is by
water, you have not to consider the
weight or bulk Timed fruits, veg
etables and meats will always pleas
antly relieve the insipid monotony of
daily bean and bacon menu" If
spirituous liquors are carried care must
be taken to keep them out of reach of
your Indians, who, if they know of
your alcoholic possession, will conjure
up some ailment demanding an instan-
taneous treatment of such stimulant;
in fact, SO strong is their craving for
strong drink that they will imbibe
Florida water, Jamaica ginger and
Perry's pain killer till they reel in
drunken frenzy.
From Pyramid harbor after sailing,
padding and hauling your canoe for
twenty miles you reach one of the most
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

Louis Sawiski, Russian medical
student, recently committed suicide
in Paris. He was a Nihilist and was
charged with having betrayed some
of his colleagues. After his death
his family claimed his papers and
other personal property, but the Rus
sian consul general insisted that he
alone had right to examine the
papers, and on this point he was sus-
tanned by the French court.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

Congressman Hines, of the Lu-
zerne district, claims that he has
had more Democrats appointed to
office than any other Pennsylvania
representative. Those who know how
completely that sort of thing embra-
ces Mr.. Hines idea of real statesman
ship will not seek to dispute him.
Give him the offices and he doesn't t
care who makes the laws.-ThiJd.
Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

Mother-Why are you not as polite
and considerate and gentlemanly as lit
tie Tommy Dodd?
Small Son-I guess maybe he was
brought up on some street where the
other boys was bigger than him.-Good
News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
FREELAND, PA, AUGUST 10, 1898.

The Pennsylvania Railroad, it is
said will use telephone instead Of the
telegraph to move its trains. By the
perfectlng of the long distance tele-
phone, the last obstacle to this sub
stitution has been removed, and the
Pennsylvania is enterprising enough
to realize the fact.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

Little Sallie had very much enjoyed
the celebration of her birthday ami
yersary.
I'm awful sorry for you," she said
to her elder-very much elder-sister.
"Why?"
Because you never have birthdays
any more. ."-Boston Globe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
READING RAILROAD SYSTEM.
R LEHIGH VALLEY
lMNMtAN nTUTCTON
Anthracite coal used exclu-
sively, insuring cleanliness and
comfort.

n
III svely insuring cleanliness and
~ comfort.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS
MAY II, 1898.
LEAVE FREELAND.
605, S47 9 40, 10 Al a m, l2 25, 81, 2 "a, As,
455, y 5S' Z II, AZ m, for Drfton, Jeddo, Lum-
er g ~ ard Stoekton @ o. and Hazleton.
,9,o. 1Oo a m, * Z 10, % M for Mauch Chunk.
York -'''' anu 4'o"
g4Oam for Bethlehem, Easton and Phila.
70, ~ FOO 90 wh, m Il H. S M Gyia Highland
Harre, P1ttston and l.. and b. Junction.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
II 40 m and As p m for Drifton, Jeddo, Lum-
er Yard and Hazeton.
% pm for Delano, Mahanoy City, Shenan-
oah, New York and Philadelphia.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND. :
55o, 200, 726, 91s, 10 Sc a m, 12 16, Is, 2 13,
ao4, % ana ~ p IN, from HaZleton, Stockton,
Lumber M i, Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
Nh, ~, ls, 10 % m, 2 13, 434, 5s p m from
Sea SSeiano, IN tMahanoy City and shenandoah (via
n, ! 10, IS and 81 m from New York, Easton,
rrihila,aeiphia, bethlehem, Allentown and Mauch
o IS and 10 So a m, l Is, 6 5s and s37 u m from
Easton, Phila., Bethlehem and Mauch Chunk.
ni, 10, iO Al q M z, d p IN from White Haven,
Glen 9 summit, Wilkes Barre, Pittston and L. and
D. ouhcuon WA highland Branch).
SUNDAY TRAINS.
II 81 m and 81 p m, from Hazleton. Linn
Der Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
and Easton. 'i''"
33l m from Deano and Mahanoy region.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents.
G. G. HANCOCK, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Philadelphia, Pa.
A. w. NoNNEMACHER, Asst G.P.A.
South Bethlehem, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

tanned in one Of
the cities on Pu-
get sound, a nd
when arranging
this equipment
be generous in
your supply o +
provisions, 70 r
the appetite in
tn t clim q t @
doubles It's ordi-
nary d e m mand d.
M ore over the
men you employ
are fed at your
expense; a single
hunt er woul d
c er t a n ly re-
quire wo In
dians and posi-
bly, a white man
as cook and gen
eral camp man
ager. The la t.
ter could b G
hired at Juneau
or Pyramid Har-
Dor for forty-fve
dollars a month.
The most serv-
innnhln nAnnnn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-10-13
The Cause OF Watersnouts.

a waterspout is meteorological phe-
nomenon of peculiar character, which is
occasionally observed on, land, but usu-
ally occurs at sea. 1t consists Of a cone
shaped pillar OF condensed vapor, which
descends, with the apex downward, from
dense cloud and at sea attracts a
somewhat similar cone in reversed
position from the surface of the water
The two may not inaptly be compared
to gigantic hourglass. The cause of
this phenomenon is supposed to la the
gyratory movement Of the air with such
swiftness as to produce vacuum III the
axis of rotation, and the contact of the
lower extremity Of such an axis with
water would effect fhe elevation o a
column Of the latter to a consiG 1-sible
height. The most probable solution of
the phenomenon is that waterspouts
originate in adjacent strata of air of diff
ferent temperatures, running in oppo-
site directions in the upper regions of the
They condense the vapor
and give it a whirling motion, SO that it
descends tapering to the sea below and
causes the surface of the water to ascend
in pointed spiral till it joins that from
Eagle.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-10-13
COFFEE "BLACKBIRDS" DY-
ING.
The Gilbert Islanders Sold as
Slaves In Mexico in q Fair
I Way To Be Exter-
minated.

The Colima arrived from Panama
this morning with no news of revo-
lutions or other south coast disturb
ances. Wafer reports that the
planters are making preparations
for good coffee crop and that the
picking will commence in Deem
Der. The Gilbert Islanders wiled
away from their homes and carried
to the plantations by the Montser-
rat two years ago are proving a sad
failure as laborers. The plantations
are at an average elevation of 5000
feet and the islanders do not seem
to be able to acclimate themselves
to residence away from the sea and
it's level. They have been terribly
thinned in numbers by disease, and
another year or two will see the I'M
fortunate slaves almost if not COM
pletely exterminated. The planters
were delighted with them at first,
and something of the hard bargain
made with the blacks by the black
birding Captains Ferguson and
Blackburn may be imagined when
it is stated that the planters are
now figuring that they will come
out even on the expenditure if only
five per cent. of the islanders live
ont their terms of service San
Francisco Examiner, Sept. %.
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INDIA For the Indians.

a Madras native gentleman was once
asked by Lord Roberts what he thought
of India for the Indians" He replied.
Go to the geological gardens and open
all the cages. You will then see what
would be the end of India for the In
dams. There would be a grand fight
among all the animals, with the result
that the tiger would walk over the dead
bodies of the rest. On being asked
whom he meant by the tiger, he replied
The Mohammedan from the north"
The moral of this allegcry OF my
friend, Who was certainly one of the
most enlightened native gentlemen
have ever met with. was that India
could not be left TO herself, and that
supreme power was necessary to hold
together the varied and various races
London Spectator.
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Notes.
Hawaii's Conservatory Of Polynesian
Relics Ancient and Modern.
Eafly and Late Grinding.
Our For innate Isles.
The Story of Hawaii's Departed
Forests, Verdare and Rains.
Generalization in Movement.
Diffusion Report of VI Bouchon to
the Sugar Congress held i'm Paris
A Clnstrr PumalO-A Citrous Fruit.
Pineapples in florida.
Recent Agricu tural IEgentions
Hawaiian Koua Coffee.
the Brazil Coffee Crop.
Field Experiments with Sugar Cane on
Calumet Plantation, Patterson, La.
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The Illustrated Tourists Guide

That popular work, "THs TOURISTS
GUIDE THROUGH THE HAWAIIAN Isl.
ANDs," is meeting with steady sale
both at home and abroad. Tourists and
others visiting these islands should be
In possession of copy of it. 1t is per-
tect mine of information relating to tne
scenes and attractions to be met witt
here. Copies in wrappers can be had Il,
the publication office, IS Merchant
street, and at the News Deslsrs. Price
30 cents
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-10-13

The largest gold coin in circula-
ton is the ''loof" of AMMAN, which
weighs as much as 325 United
States dollars.
A million dollars in gold coin
will weigh 1855 s pounds, and
100000 in silver coin will weig b
5S,929.9 pounds.
The silver at the Worlds Fair
shows that in the manufactured
article America unQuestionably
takes the first rank.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-10-13
People Who Do Not Whistle.

Arabia must be heaven for those
whose lives are made a burden TO them
by the whistler. The Arab maintains
that whistler's mouth cannot be puri-
fed for 40 days and nights, and they as
touched his body and caused him to pro-
duce the offensive sound. Then there
are the natives of the Tonga islands.
Polynesia, who hold that it is a sin to
whistle, as it is an act disrespectful to
God. Even in some districts in north
Germany the villagers declare that if
one whistles in the evening it makes the
angels weep.-Exchange
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-10-13

If the rage for newspapers Of an
extraordinary size continues, a So
ciety for the prevention of cruelty
to newspaper carriers will have to
be organized.
A Moldavian lady is at her own
expense constructing a railway
from one of her estates to the near
est town.
Local kilograms are now being
transmitted through pneumatic
tubes in most of the principal cities
of Great Britain.
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SEALED TENDERS

Will be received at the Office of the
Minister of the Interior till II O'Clock
noon on WEDNESDAY. September 20.
1898, Tor lumber for construction of new
wharves, Honolulu. Specifications can
be seen at the Office of the Superinten-
dent of Public Works.
All Tenders must be endorsed "Ten-
ders for Lumber.
The Munster of the Interior does not
bind himself to accept the lowest or any
bid.
j. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office, Honolulu, September
18th, 1898.
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HAMAKUA NOTES.
humps and Grippe still on Deck
General News.

HoSoKAA, Oct. 6.-The police
were on the alert, and captured ten
contract japanese of the Honokaa
Sugar Company at gambling on
Saturday last. Although there
were seven men representing the
law, the Japs tried their best to
evade the police. The lights were
extinguished, and Il hand to hand
scuifle ensued, which resulted in
victory for the authorities. They
were turned into the Jail that night,
but on trial, on Monday, four Japs
were acquitted.
The prayers OF the good Hama
kuan people were finally heard,
and a little rain was granted them.
Rev. Mr.. Calender. pastor of the
Anglican creed in HamakUa is to
leave quite soon for old England,
to take a much-needed rest. Bon
voyage and his friends best aloha.
La grippe and mumps are still
waging war against the peaceful
Hamakuans, and still claim as
"prisoners of war" a large number
of young and old people. Govern
ment physician Mr.. c. B. Green
field is getting on for the better,
and it is hoped he will soon attend
to his calling.
The main government road -
kept very clean and clear of rocks
and stones two cantoniers are crg22'',-
stantly emplC-1 between Kapu-
leg ana Kalopa.
The government should be mott
led of the fact that the HonOkaa
roads are kept in a
very bad condition-in fact two of
he main roads are impossible for
my sort of vehicle, while the longer
Dad has been made principally at
he cost of the poor homestead
holders. A petition was recently
ent to the government to construct
! road through two lots it is signed
~ all the influential people of the
own and all the homestead holders
Except two, through whose lots the
Dad is petitioned to be constructed.
J%ge Copp of Makawao, Maui,
8 expected here in week or two
o pay a visit to his daughter, Mrs.
V. B. Hardey.
Paauhau sugar plantation paid
IF their Japs this month sooner
han was expected generally they
'ere paid one or two weeks after
he LIST.
Our mail service from Honolulu
) very satisfactory; but the SER /
ice to Honolulu is not at all salts ]
lctory. For instance, the other ,
ay there were opportunities to
end three mails, but only two
ere utilized, viz, the Kinau and :
ne Waialeale, both leaving on the
anne day. The Claudine left day t
fter, but took no mail. Why rot /
ave sent by her a day later, and :
nus offer an opportunity for out of t
'wn people to prepare their cor I
,spondence? .
A new bridge over the Kalopa :
llch is nearly completed. 1t is h
artly of stone and partly of wood, c
nd bids fair to stand long time. G
uring rainy weather persons cross G
g the larger gulches imperil their L
yes.
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Partnership Notice.

NOTICES HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the members Of the firm of Chong
Hung Wal, rice planters and
millers OF Wailua, Kapaa. in the
island OF Kauai, are the following
Alama, Yuen Lau. Yuen Yum,
Iuen Hen. Ho Lai, All Kwai, Au Con-
check, Hoi Feong and Yuen low And
as, that the said Ah Kwai who hae
been the sole manager Of The said firm
for several years last past continues "a
such manager. And turt:ier, that the
said Al CofcheOk has no autho ity 10
pledge or sell any OF ne property Of the
said firm CIONG HUNG Wal
Dated Kappa, Kauai, October Z, 1893.
35Q5-3w
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FOREIGN Office Notice.

1t is hereby notified that Mr.. MAN
LEY HOPKINS has been duly recog-
nized by Her Britannia Majesty's
Government as Hawaiian Consul-Gene-
raj FIR the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland.
FRANCIS 81. HATCH,
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Office, October 8, 1893.
3505-3t
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Keeping the Congregation Awake.

Lapenius, chaplain to the Danish
court Q692), noticing that a large part
Of the congregation fell asleep during
the sermon, suddenly stopped, and pull
ing from his pocket shuttlecock COM
menced to play with it. This strange
device, we are assured, had the effect de-
sired.-Temple Bar.
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ReceDfion on Board.

The second of the series of five
receptions being given on board the
U. S. F. S. Philadelphia will take
place tomorrow afternoon from to
6 o'clock.
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He WAS At WORK.
But HIS Occupation Did Not EntirIe HIu1
to Free Seats at the Theater.

But HIS Occupation Did Not Entirle Him
to Free Seats at the Theater.
He was what Steve Rowan would call
"a shlim bit nv a turnkey" and he stood
near the box Office Of the Columbia, first
looking at his last half dollar clutched
IN a grimy palm and then shooting an
occasional glance at the main door.
through which the strains Of the opening
overture could at times be heard
His clothes were loud enough 10 serve
as Worlds fair hotel fire alarm. a:li
the checks were too large TO be hCno-ed
by anything smaller than first Eatic--.
They were OF the latest Kerry cut AID
hadn't been long enough IN this country
TO kill the smell Of the bog. Re wanted
TO see the performance. and ne hated 70
part with his money. 50 ne waited and
got into an argument with himself.
First he thought he would. and then &c
guessed ne wouldn't, and while he thus
hesitated q trim little woman triV2ed
across the foyer. She sailed along like
a clipper ship with I free wind and port
in sight. There was 4 distinctive air Of
the ''profeshn about her. and she carried
her nerve IN the outside pocket Of an
Eton jacket. Re watched her aud lis
tened with establishment when she opened
her face and addressed the man in the
box Office.
Hello Harry
''Howdy, Mag"
Gimme two seats, viii yer. Harry:
"Are you working"
Sure. Me and Jess is do!n i turn 1t
the Olymp'."
The checks for seats were handed out.
| and Mag calling Jess the two went in
side, while the ''shlim bit nv a turkey
moved a peg or two closer TO the box Of
flee.
Another form appeared ine.-.--.s Dr. 81
va W RS Tirair was parted in the middle.
and its buzzsaw hat reposed on the back |
Of its head. Its trousers We're freshly |
creased and sharp enough to pare corns
It shuffled up to the box Office much aft
er the manner OF crawfish in a net.
and the little Irishman could scarcely |
prevent himself from laying violent
hand on it and mussing it up. In u low
tragedian voice it said:
''Ah. there, Harry"
Hello, Falstaff, old boy"
Favor me with two, old fellow"
"Are you working?'
wen, should say am.
"Where:"
MEN Eds doing Henry lrvi.- Z bur
esque at Their Park"
Again two pa5teboard checks were
handed out, and by this time the ''tur
Key" on the outside was becoming fran
ic. It was coming easy for everybody
out himself, and he resolved to hazard q
nance and keep his half dollar. He took
fresh bite Of plug. gave his trousers an
Extra hitch and approached the window
IN tiptoe. He peered cautiously around
he edge of the narrow opening. Harry
vas still there, checking mp the house.
lie hesitated only for = moment, and then
lie blurted out;
''Hilloo, Harry, ouli bye"
How are you. SIR
"Oi'm wur-r-kin."
care you, my friend"
"Yis.''
"Where?"
"Shtock yards.
And when the doorkeeper was through
With him and the patrol wagon had
,athered him in he sadly wondered at
he eternal unftness of things and why
II men are not born equal.-Chicago
iail
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SEALED TENDERS

Will be received at the office of the Minis
ter of the Interior until WEDNESDAY,
November LIST, 1898, at II o'clock noon
for furnishing Yellow Metal, Copperipg
Nails, Felt and other material for New
Wharves, Honolulu. Specifications can
be seen at the office of the Superinten-
dent of Public Works.
The Minister of the Interior does not
bind himself to accept the lowest or any
bid.
J. a. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
interior Office, September %, 1898.
3492-td
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The time for receiving the above
Tenders has been extended until WE'D
NESDAY, November LIST, 1898, at the
same hour and place.
JAS. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
34SI st
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Sale of Two Lots of Govern
ment Lands Rear of Nuu-
anu Street, Homo
lulu, Oahu.
On FRIDAY, October %, 1898, at II
O'Clock noon, at the front entrance of the
Executive Building will be sold at public
auction, two lots of Government land in
the rear of the premises occupied
by T. Sorenson and j. III. Patty, Nuuanu
street, Honolulu, Oahu.
Lot 1-Containing an area of 2769
square feet, little more or less. Upset
price 500.
Lot 2-Containing an area of 472
square feet, little more or less. Upset
price $50.
J. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office, Sept. q, 1898.
1895 l499-3t
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Wanted.

- TO RENT OR LEASE, A
::ia neat Cottage of not less than four
rooms within the boundaries of
Beretania, Punchbowl and Fort Streets.
Rent must be moderate. Address ~.
7 :" this office stating rent 343q If