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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15
Noah's Ark Leads.

They are turning out some large
wooden sailing vessels in our home ship
yards this season. Some of them are
four-masters. But after all some Of the
wooden ships of olden times were larger
even than the steel steamships of the
present day. One Of Ptolemy Philo-
pater's carried 1000 rowers, 400 sailors
and 5000 soldiers. But this even was
nothing to ship constructed by Hero,
that old Syracuse tyrant This is re-
ported to have had all the variety of
apartments of palace-banqueting
rooms, galleries, gardens, fshponds (as
if there were not fish enough Just out
side, stables, mills and bathrooms. 1t
had eight towers with walls and bull
warks and one machine of war which
threw stone of 300 pounds a half mile.
1t seems that there was no port in Sici-
ly capable of containing this vessel in
safety, SO Hero had to give it away.
Such vessels as this will compare very
favorably with the leviathans of the big
ocean steamship companies of the pres
ent day.
If, however, larger ocean steamers yet
appear, as is reported, there will be
nothing to compare with them if we ac.
cept Noah's ark, which still has the lead
as to size.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
ANACONDA, Montana, June 7. ls9

ANACONDA, Montana, June Z, 1898.
EDITOR TRIBUNE.-To you and tie
many readers of your paper I beg to be
excused for sending this letter such a
distance in the hope that my excuse wi
be sufficient when my object is to try
and encourage writer of the TRIBUNE
l noticed in "Mary AIMS" letter where
two young ladies had fierce battle with
snake, and that she was timid about
advising them. Why are you so timid?
You know you have conquered me and
besides there may not be another in that
vicinity to give you so much pleasuere in
answering them as I have done. So
conquer them all. Mary. When you
made such lovely beginning do not
stop until they recognize you as the big
81 am" For it may look a little sus-
picious if you stop so soon after gaining
such brilliant victory.
l might mention that l dreaded the
very idea of ever answering your letter
until | noticed that you needed en-.
couragement, for l was afraid that the
people might think my mind was affect.
ed. will conclude with best wishes tc
all and in the hope that this one will moi
have to be translated, as it may be the
last from sympathetic BOBBY.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

The railroad companies have seem
ingly taken the position that every
body who cares about seeing the
Worlds fair will go, regardless of the
rate charged to get there 1t is un-
derstood there will be no reduction
in the fare to Chicago, neither will
the companies run excursions or offer
inducements Of any kind to people of
limited means. Fast trains and full
fares are their hobby just now, but if
their managers believe the railroad
Golfers are to be filed without some
thing else to attract passengers they
are likely to be mistaken. However,
as the rush over the railroads has
not yet been SO tremendous as was
expected, it is not too much to hope
they will get their thinking caps on
before long and give the people an
opportunity to see the exposition at q
reasonable cost. With the railroads
in the hands of the government the
fare could for this occasion at least be
placed down to actual cost, thereby
giving everybody who desired chance
to 60.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15
Ex-Cathedra Opinion.

If corporal punishment should be abol-
ished in schools, why do experienced
teachers unite in saying that this form
of discipline is a necessity
If we want information or opinion of
value on things eternal, we naturally go
to clergyman. If we want to learn
something about machine, we go to a
mechanic, and if we want to know some
thing about printing we go to printer.
We don't take much stock in what is
said by those who know little about
these matters. But when 1t comes to
the subject of corporal punishment in
schools we listen to almost anybody who
can get the public prints as a vehicle for
their theories.
While the old system Of fiogging for
every trivial offense was wrong, the prac-
tical abolition of corporal punishment in
schools is just as great mistake. There
are certain bad boys who fear nothing
but physical pain. Pleadings or sarcasm
are wasted upon them. They laugh at
any attempt to enforce moral lessons.
Then they demoralize other boys and
make discipline an impossibility. Again
the only way possible to reform the vi
cious criminal is sound thrashing.
On the question of corporal punish
ment public opinion should back VI
those best fitted to be judges-the public
school teachers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

There is sometimes room for honest
differences of opinion concerning the
making Of Improvements that must
needs destroy historic spots, but there
seems to be little chance for two views
regarding the project of those who would
deface the field of Gettysburg by the con-
struction of trolley railroad through
the grounds, The preservation of Get
tysburg in the same condition as it was
when the awful struggle took place is as
important to the defeated as to the vic
torious, and it is an encouraging sign of
the times that the proposed improvement
is generally regarded with indignation.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15
A PPLICATI0N for annexation to the bor-
~ Ongh of Ereeland.-Notice is herehY giYen

A PPLICATION for annexation to the bor-
~ ough of Freeland.-Notice is hereby given
that an application will be made to the court
of quarter sessions of Luzerne county, on July
!, A. D., 1888, and to the grand jury of said
county, which meets on September 8, 1893, by
number of the owners and residents of adjoin-
ing.property for the annexation of certain lots,
outlots, etc, to the borough of Freeland, now
situated in the township of Foster, described
as follows:
LIST. AL that portion of the Woodside addition
bounded by the alley east of Adams street on
the east; the right of way of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company on the south; the alley west
of Ridge street. and part of the alley west of
Centre street, on the west, and by the southern
boundary of the borough of Freeland on the
north.
2nd All that tract of land known as '"The
Park" situated east of the borough of Free
land.
3rd. All that portion of Burton's Hill bound
ed north by lands of the Aaron Howey estate;
east by the borough of Freeland south by
lands of the Cross Creek Coal Company, and
west by land of Tench Coke estate.
John d. Hayes, Solicitor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

The printing of envelopes by the
government for business purposes will
be abolished September next, and the
$3.50, 900 annually paid for this work
will hereafter be distributed where it
belongs-among the printers through
out the country. There is no more
sense in the government printing en-
velopes for business purposes than
there would be in the government
starting clothes pin factory Or in
sisting on lettering all the tombstones
sold throughout the country. The
work belonged 10 the printers and
the law shopld have been repealed
long ago.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Equal Rights, of Mahanoy City,
says: "Tax lots according to their
value and lots become cheaper, but
tax the potatoes raised on lots and
potatoes become dearer. Isn't that
funny? Tax lots and acres according
to value and wages go up; tax the
things that grow on lots and acres
and wages go down. Isn't that fun
nier?" And if there are any who
doubt this let them call at the TR1.
BUNE Office, where they can obtain a
little book that will explain the mat
ter in way which any person can
understand. Copies free to all.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Among the interesting measures
enacted into law during the recent
session of the Legislature the Satur-
day half-holiday act is prominent.
Hereafter every Saturday afternoon
of the year will be legal half holiday.
Beginning with the banks, the OBJ
servance of the new holiday will
doubtless spread throughout all com
mercial and industrial circles. 1t
will be easy to adjust the operations
of trade to an arrangement already
sanctioned by the world of traffic
during considerable part of the year.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

"Love rules the camp, the court, the
grove' and the Salvation Army. That
Spokane warrior who killed lassie be-
cause she rejected his suit, and then COM
mitted suicide, could not have chosen a
more rugged road to death, albeit 1t was
o short cut.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15
FREELAND, PA, JUNE 49,, 1898.

Ii Congressman Tom L. Johsnnon,
the fearless champion of free trade
and single tax, should be favored with
the nomination for governor of Ohio,
wouldn't there rattling of dry bones?
Single tax speakers would fairly
swarm in that old moss back ridden
state and Mckinley would come to
the conclusion that sheol had opened
its doors for holiday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Probably Lewis Morris will be the
poet laureate of England. Ruskin has
apparently declined the job. Morris is
an estimable gentleman, but not much of
poet, All, great light went out when
Tennyson died, He was as completely
separated from all other poets that now
live as the Caspian from all other seas.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Mrs. James G.. Blaine, Jr., is reported
to be engaged to her physician, but a
brother of the prospective groom denies
the allegation. Perhaps the young wom-
an is merely getting ready to take the
stage again.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

1t costs So, 500 per week to entertain
the Duke of Yeragua. By the same to-
ken how much will it cost to entertain
the infanta? But never mind the cost.
We are not having Worlds fairs every
wear
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

The man who first suggested the use
of bicycles instead of horses in the army
ought to try to ride the two wheeled We
hicle across country once.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Richard W. Glider is writing a long
poem, which he will read before the
Army of the Potomac June 81. The vets
deserve better treatment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

The cruiser New York is the fastest
naval vessel afoat Yet she is built to
fight and not to run away. She is the
most remarkable warship that skill and
ingenuity have produced up to this time.
Hands all round! Three cheers and a
tiperi
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Pride makes fool ridiculous, but it
sometimes prevents others from becom-
ing SO,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Stop the press An individual has been
found who says his wife can cook better
than his mother ever could.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

If you favor Chinese exclusion, you
are u Sinophobist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., to sell our choice
w and hardy nursery stock. Many special
varieties to offer both in fruits and ornament
ais and controlled only by MS. We pay com
mission or salary, give exclusive territory and
pay weekly. Write us ut once and secure
choice of territory. May Brothers, Nursery
men, Rochester n. Y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Lanes Medicine Moves the Bowels Each
Day. Ip pordert be healthy this is necessary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

TOR SALE.-A well-built dwelling with
IL stable and lot, on Washington street,
between South and Luzerne Apply to John
Yannes, opera house building, Freeand.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

NTANTED.-An experienced dressmaker,
w one who has a thorough knowledge of
the business steady work all the year around;
Rogan's building, Five Points, Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

~ next to Central hotel; storeroom and
dwellingi everything in good condition. APP
ply at this Office
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

Where are the hoopskirts that were to
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-06-15

IN0R SALE-House and lot on Centre street,
l. Freeland; house. 2x23; lot l25x2j. For
further particulars apply at this Office.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12

There is in the great money centres
of the country deeper feeling and
greater solicitude about the financial
conditions than at any time since Sher-
man, AS Secretary of the Treasury,
passed the period of uncertainty and
conferred upon the country, in the re-
sumption of specie payments, the solid
basis of great prosperity. The anxi-
ETY. that is felt is not in the nature of a
panic. There is no scare about the stu
alton; but there is good zeal of cool
and serious consideration and resolution.
Recent events have demonstrated to men
who are familiar with the history and
science of money that the Sherman law
will, if we do not succeed in smashing
it, change the standard on us. That is,
we cannot take pig silver by the thou
sand tons, and lock it up without power
to sell ton of it, issue paper on it re-
deemable in gold, thus giving gold for
silver, without forcing the silver stand
ard; and that is thirty three per cent
reputation. There are wild men who
dispute this, and have lingo of dispu-
tation; but they would assail the multi
plication table or problem in geometry
with the same indomitable hardihood
and equanimity.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12

Florence, as we told our readers lately,
sees only one clear means of attaining
wOman's rights. It is not sufficient for
the bOldest of the sex to initiate, re-
mOtely and feebly as they now do, the
garb of their male Oppressors: they
must disguise themselves in mems attire,
''enter the haunts of men, partake of
their chances, go into Parliament and
prove themselves capable of ruling,n
This is the dry wood to Lady Harber-
toms green wood; and when our be-
wildered sisters discover the end of the
road they are invited to travel, the ques-
ton of fashions must fill their dear little
hearts with doubt, and perhaps dismay.
The alternative presented to them is a
very definite one-to adorn themselves
or to disguise themselves Are they
ready to make their choice at once?
Will they vote for the man dressmaker
or the woman tailor? Or will they rest
for awhile at the halfway house of sarto-
rial compromise, just to see how they
get on with the knickerbOckers and gai-
ters. o, unbelievable mystery of the
female mind, at once so timid and so
bold! What puzzles the ingenious male
understanding is, that women who have
the audacious courage which these move
ments denote should at the same time
assume the power of man dressmaker
to impose hateful fashion upon an un-
willing world. Or are we to suppose
that all this bother about so-called Grim
oline has merely been a fin de steele
make-believe, which has not stopped in
its aims even at the two most exalted
ladies in the land-the housing owl fly
ing at the falcon towering in her pride
of place?'-Hosiery and Knit Goods
Journal.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12
..what is the matter2 Are You I'M,

What is the matter? Are you i'll,
Ever"
"Ah! You look tired, little one, 4"
said he. 81 came home to get the over
coat. 1 suppose you have found out by
this time that the coat in the hall is not
mine. l wore JOhnson's home from the
effice last night by mistake; he's anxious
about it. He asked me if there was
anyone in the house who would be like
ly TO NEEDLE with papers in his pockets.
said that thought not. l hadn't a
jealous wifel What's the matter, Ever
Are you illp'
No." she sa d., family, "only tired. "
ooh. Tomr' she cried Historically.
"Oh, say it againl 1t was not your coat9
Oh, Tom, kiss mel"
"Why what's the matter?" cried out
Tom. "You must be illr'
Then Eve remembered all.
81 am a wicked woman, Tom! There
were letters in the pockets-love letters.
| read them. thought you were false
to me. II took poison, Tom. I'm GO
ing to die-and long to live so. Oh,
Tom, Tom, save mel"
Yes-yesr' he cried. "Oh, good
heavenl What poisonp
Hoffman will know. bought it from
him. Perhaps he can save me-" cried
Eve.
Away went Tom, white as death, to
the druggist around the corner. He
burst into the shop like whirlwind.
"The lady," he gasped-"the lady who
bought poison here an hour ago. She
took it by mistake! Can you save her?
Is there an antidote? She is dyingm
mo, no." said the old German. "Be
calm! Be at rest! No. no? She cannot
die of dat! When lady asks me for a
poison that will not turn rat black in
de face, say to myself, so! / shmell
somesing; land give her in de paper a
little sugar and somesings. She could
take pound. Go home and tell her SO.
never sells poison to women that cry
and do not wish de rat to become black
in de face! SO be calmn
So Tom flew home again and Eve re-
joiced, and, hearing that johnson was a
bachelor who admitted himself to be en-
gagged, she did not rip off the patch, as
she had at first intended to do.-The
Hearthstone
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12
THE MILK TURNED SOUR.

will not tell you her name, but one
of the neighbors say that during her
ief visit the other day the milk turned
sour. Her countenance looks yard
long. She sighs perpetually. The cloud
on her brow is deep. If beaten out thin
l believe it would cover the sky. Her
voice is doleful, and her eyes show no
radiance. Her wrinkles are numberless.
She is a sorry picture, and all because
she is the victim of one of those com
plants common to women. Her system
is deranged. She needs course of self
treatment with DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. This will eradicate thor
Oughly those excruciating periodical
pains and functional weaknesses Incl
dent to her sex, and at the same time
build up and invigorate her whole sys-
tenn by its health-imparting influence.
A trial bottle will convince.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12

There are some facts cropping out
each day that make it more apparent
that the great success of Maine diary
men will depend on the neatness exer-
cised in the care of the COWS.
He is fairly close observer, is the
farmer of to-day, but there are some
things he cannot understand. He reads
in the Scriptures that "the labOrer is
worthy of his hIre'' that ''he that will
not work neither shall he eat" and that
she that will not pillow by reason of the
cold shall beg and have nothing" but
for the life of him he cannot understand
why it is that the man behind the pillow
should be doomed to life of unrequited
toll, of unpaid labor, and of social Sc
clusion snd ignorance.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12

The first lodge in Vermont was Green
Mountain lodge of Burlington, instituted
Jan. IA, 1915.
The Grand Lodge of the state was in
stituted at Montpelier, Dec. 20, 1S47,
mt arly three years later.
The gain in membership during the
past year has been 43S. making this the
most profitable in its history.
So much for Col. Parker's remarks.
The order was instituted in Burlington
as he says, the District Deputy Grand
Sire being Rev. Eli Ballou, and the five
charter members were from Whitehall,
N. Y, they Withdrawing for the purpose
of establishing Green Mountain Lodge
Up to the date of the Institution of the
Grand Lodge ten other lodges had been
instituted. Among these was Stark, No.
Q, of this town, organized February IL,
1917. The first lodge chartered by the
Grand Lodge of Vermont was Indian
River, NN IL, at Rupert, which is still
in existence. OF the original II lodges
six are still in existence.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12
HOODS CURES.

In saying that Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures, its proprietors made no idle ex-
travagant claim. The advertising of
Hoods Sarsaparilla is always within the
bounds of reason, because it is true; it
always appeals to the sober, common
sense of thinking people, and it is fully
substantiated by endorsements, which in
the financial world, would be accepted
without moments hesitation.
Read the test nonials in behalf of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, all from reliable,
grateful people.
They tell the story. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla cures.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12
STATE NEWS

The contagious disease "scab' has
been discovered in large flock of sheer
in Woodstock in violent form. The
State cattle commissioners have been
notified, and they have placed the mat
ter before Gov. Fuller, who will proba-
bly, order the sheep killed There are
also many cases of hog cholera in Wash
ington and Windsor counties.
Montpelier dispatch states that a
dreaded disease called by some diphthe-
ria is creating sad havoc among the
valuable horses of Hawkins Brothers at
Calais, and it is said that no similar case
to tn is known in Vermont. During
last week three horses died. Two were
killed by order of the State Board OF
Health, and two more are reported dy-
ing. Their three dogs were also taken
sick, showing such bad symptoms that
all were killed. Members of the family
are now reported ill.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12

Stag phosphate is a by-product in
the manufacture of Bessemer steel made
from ores too rich in phosphorus for
steel made by the usual method. All
the phosphorus goes into the Stag. This
Stag is easily ground to a fine powder.
Some of our seedsmen are beginning
to realize the necessity of giving farmers
and gardeners better and purer seeds and
grains. believe it is best, as far as
practicable, to save your own seeds, pro-
vided you get good thing to save them
from.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12

or five years. His first wife, to whom
he was greatly attached, died in 1879,
and in 1882 he remarked, his second
wife being Miss Mcneil, a niece of ex-
President Pierce.
He was in Europe for long time and
returned to Winchester in the spring of
1884 He took an active part in the
presidential campaign, and after the
withdrawal of the Butler leaders from
the state committee, was made chairman
of the executive committee. He was
appointed Postmaster of Boston by
President Cleveland, Oct. 10, 1886, and
held it until he was succeeded by Post
master Hart.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12
Rucklen,G Arnioa salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains.
corns and all eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25c per box,
For sale by G. d, Gibson.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12
BETTER AND BETTER.
Better than grandeur, better than gold,
Better than rank thousand fold,

Better than grandeur, better than gold,
Better than rank thousand fold,
Is Il healthy body, mind at ease,
And simple pleasure that always please"
To get and keep a healthy body, use
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, a
remedy designed to not only cure all dis
eases of the throat, lungs and chest, but
keep the body in thoroughly healthy
condition. 1t eradicates all impurities
from the blood and overcomes indiges-
ton and dyspepsia. Blotches, pimples
and eruptions disappear, under It's use,
and your mind can be lat ease" as to
VOur health
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12
UNABLE TO TELL.

Yes, that was so. For years l suffered
severely with scrofula; sores broke out
all over my body, and am unable to
tell one-half that suffered. 1 was not
able to obtain relief until l used Sulphur
Bitters, which completely cured me.-C.
B. Dale, II Allston street, Boston.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-05-12
GROWTH OF VERMONT %. 0. F.

Recently we gave some figures rela-
tive to the growth of the /. o. o. F. in
comparison with its beginning il 1919.
Grand Secretary Parker made speech
at Lyndonville on the 74th anniversary
and gave the statistics of Vermont from
1850 forward: