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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
EEMIMiNE LoVEl.i,4&Ss;.

Tic Neautitui EInrvcer o. .Nust,;a-A
brazilian Belle in raria.
AT recent dinner at which several
diplomats were present the ever-fer-
tile subject of beautiful women came
up, and as usual evoked many com
ments, criticisms, and memories of
past beauties as compared with the
bellies of the present day, says a
writer in the New York Tribune.
"Who is the most beautiful woman
you have ever seen?" was asked of the
minister to --, who has grown gray
In the service and had lived in every
large town in Europe.
"Unquestionably the empress of
Austria" he replied, without mo-
ment'S hesitation. "Of course l speak
of the time when she was younger and
happier than she is now. l remember
well the first time saw her. We were
all assembled in large salon of the
palace when some heavy velvet por-
there's were suddenly drawn back and
she appeared, surrounded by her
ladies. 1t was like u veritable fairy
scene. suppose I was young and
| foolish and impressionable, but-what
vision of loveliness l thought her
She was dressed in violet, with some
thing glistening all over 1t, and took
it all in at Chancellor regal figure
and carriage, her magnificent eyes
and the superb coronet of hair which
she wore plated as one sees even now
in her pictures She spoke most
graciously to me, a youngster, and it
was then and there that / became her
slave and shall be till dier'
"Well," said one of his listeners, 81
never saw the empress of Austria, but
have a picture In my mind that l
would not like to lose. My beauty
was Brazilian who had lived In Paris
most of her life. She was too perfect
In looks to require any wits, suppose,
for I must confess she was rather
stupid; but it suited her style to be
apathetic and Indifferent. One even
ing my angel was smoking cigarette
and spark fell on her light muslin
gown. She only said: Look, mon
ami my dress is on fire; pray put me
out, and l really felt grateful to her
for not jumping up and screaming as
most women would, thus shattering
my Ideal of the absolute calm and rest
fulness of her great beauty"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

facturer closing down, because of
''fear of tariff reform" What is 'fear
of tariff reform?" Has a manufac-
turer any more right now to de-
liberately shut down his mill and
throw men idle than at any time in
the past? We see no reason for it.
The whole matter simply resolves
itself into one solution. That it is q
fear, a fear that is cowardly, on the
part of a goodly number of the peo-
pie of the country, to give fair trial
to some new measure that is meant
for our benefit, when it is clearly
proven that our present system of
trade, after years Of operation, is not
all that the people desire, that causes
all the opposition, and is the principal
to the contemplated re-
vision of the tariff.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

Slavery has been abolished In Siam
In name, says writer In the Contem-
porary Review, but it can never be
abolished in fact, for the slaves have
no means Of supporting themselves
outside their masters houses. Every
member Of the Siamese upper classes
can fetter his servants or throw them
into prison without any kind of trial
or permission being necessary. One
morning went to call upon one of the
ablest and most enlightened of the
ministers; a man who has been to Eu-
rope, and who once actually got into
serious trouble for trying to inau-
gurate sort of woman's rights move,
ment In Siam. made my way by mis-
take into part of his grounds where
visitors were not expected, and found
slave fastened down to the ground
In an ingenious kind of pillory, ir
which he could not move hand or foot,
while another slave tortured him with
severe strokes of bamboo rod at the
word of a member of the family, in
order to force him to confess to some
misdced
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
To wash Channels Gloves.

Take basin of warm water, into
which pour teaspoonful of ammonia;
then make strong lather or suds of
some white soap, but on no account
rub the soap on the gloves. Wash the
gloves thoroughly in this water, rub
bing with the hands until clean as
they can be made, rinse them well in
warm water softened by little am.
monia, press dry in towel and hang
by the tip of the fingers to dry. When
dry they will be stiff and hard, but
this can be rubbed out between the
hands. If they are hung to dry with
the finger tips down, the water will
drip to the ends and 1t will be difficult,
If not impossible, to get them soft.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
Sold at Schilcher's Drug Store.
FAMILY SCRAP BAG.

THE fumes of birthstone match viii
remove berry stains from the fingers.
LIGHr scorch marks may be removed
by simply moistening them with water
and laying in the sun.
ALL embroideries, and colored gar
ments also, should be ironed on the
wrong side. wherever practicable.
THE skins of new potatoes can be re-
moved more quickly with u stiff vege-
table brush than by scraping.
THE toughest fowl can be made eat
able If put in cold water, plenty of it,
and cooked very slowly from five to
six hours.
AFTER taking cake from the oven let
1t remain In the pan about five min
utes; 1t will then come out easily with
out breaking.
A NICKEL's worth of whiting and
bottle of ammonia will keep silver
forks, spoons and other tableware al
ways bright and shining.
INSTEAD of toasting bread for pea
soup, porridge, etc, try drying 1t or
roasting it till crisp in the oven and
see how superior 1t will be.
GREASE may be taken out of carpets
by covering the spot with powdered
French chalk, laying a soft brown
paper over the chalk and covering
with warm iron.
IT is as essential to health that the
air of the kitchen should be as pure as
that of the parlor, because food pre-
pared In foul air partalSes of the foul
ness to great extent.
IF one wishes to cool hot dish in a
hurry, it will be found that If the dish
be placed In vessel full of cold salty
water 1t will cool far more rapidly
than If 1t stood In water free from salt.
THE water tank or cooler in which
the drinking water is kept should be
lined with porcelain, and it should be
emptied and thoroughly cleansed every
morning before the fresh water and
ice are put in.
Do NOT attempt to extinguish the
flames of blazing kerosene with water;
1t will only make them worse. Pour
corn meal or -four quickly over them,
or throw over rug or anything handy
that will exclude the air.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

placing your warm fingers on the bulb
to see If the mercury rises. At the
left of the thermometer stretch three
rows of tinsel as shown In the illustra-
ton. Fasten ribbon at the top to
hang 1t, by letting 1t rest perfectly
fat against the wall. A rectangular
strip of birch bark with thermom-
eter tackled in the middle and bow of
orange, or deep red, or golden brown
ribbon ut the top Is also pretty. The
ribbons should harmonize with the
furnishings of the room, but these
colors contrast prettily with the color
of the bark. Another odd way to
mount n thermometer Is to fasten one
In the center of a piece of weather
beaten shingle that has taken on ar
tistic tints with age. Above and be-
low letter with sepia: "Im forty years
old and never saw such weather be-
FORE" Put screw eye in the top and
hang against the side of room away
from draughts,-American Agricultur,
ist
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

A chemist computes that at the
present market value the human
cadayer contains something like $18,-
600 worth of calcium. But like the
fabulous values of aluminium in clay,
or of the gold in sea water, the cost
of extraction at present prevents all
profit to the would.be enterprising
manufacturers, and the schools of
anatomy will have no immediate cause
for alarm as regards commercial com,
petition.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

where the king Is represented sur
rounded by group of fan bearers.
In Greece traces of the fan have been
found as early as 500 B. O. Fans were
always popular among the women of
Rome, and were often used by the men.
At dinner 1t was common custom for
slaves to stand behind the chairs of the
guests waving long-handled fans. This
custom prevailed throughout our south
ern states during the days of slavery,
rs it still does to a certain extent.
have often dined in the south where
two or three young negresses stood
round the table waving long fans made
of peacock feathers.
The medieval fan was made of eagle
or peacock feathers in a variety of
forms, and fastened with handles OF
gold, silver or ivory, often set with
precious stones of great value.
Catherine de Medicis is said to have
been the first to introduce fan In
France, and after her it was generally
used. The fan she used could be folded
like those of the present day. No
court toilet was considered complete
without fan, and during the reign of
Henry III. and of the Louises fans be-
came objects of such luxury that they
often cost hundreds of dollars.
In England fans are less used than in
almost any othercountry. In Spain they
are 50 much and so generally used that
life would be incomplete to Spanish
woman without her fan. The women OF
Spain carry on conversations with their
fans; they have regular code of sig
nails which express their ideas, or
rather feelings. In "Contarini" Elem.
ing Disraeh graphically describes the
manipulations of the fan by the fair
Spaniard.
In Japan and China the fan occupies
most important place in daily life.
The handsome Japanese paper fans
are most in vogue for ordinary use.
Very pretty ones may be had for sew,
enty-tive cents.
Feather, lace and ibbon fans are
most favored for evening-dress, Three
novelties introduced this spring are
here given. One is made of rosettes
of ribbon fastened on the sticks, and
is very handsome affair. Another is
of ribbon having nine sticks, over
which the ribbon seems to be woven
like basket work. This called witch's
fan; opened one way, 1t all falls apart,
to the CONSERVATION of the uninitiated,
who imagine the fan Is wrecked; but
opened the other way, prestol it is re-
stored to a perfect fan.
The third fan shown Is one-half lace
and the other half flowers. When
closed 1t looks like bouquet, and at
the opera or theater serves the purpose
of both fan and nosegay.
The outside hanging pockets, which
are necessity to some women, are
made this spring in varied shapes and
colors. Those most favored are of the
envelope shape, crocheted on rings
with silk to match the gown with
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
He Could Sympnthlze.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fits, of whom the In,
dianapolis Journal tells story, must
be both of them philosophers, though
In different ways. The other day they
were out driving, and after an interval
of silence Mrs. Fits remarked:
81 wonder just what a horse thinks
when he is driven in this way. 1t must
be very uncomfortable when he is
driven here and theres without any
idea what it is all for or where you
are going"
Il think can appreciate his feel
ings," said Mr.. Fits. II imagine he
feels just about as I do when you take
me out on shopping trip" ..
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
FANS AND POCKETS.
Historical Information Seasoned
with Timely Hints.
Fans We're In Vogue In tho Orient Thou
sands of Years Ago-Thrcc Pretty Nov
clties-Outsidc Hanging Pock-
cts in Great Variety.

The origin Of the fan can be traced
to the most remote antiquity. ''It is
ascribed by some historians to Kan-si,
daughter of a Chinese mandarin, and
by others to the sibyl of Cum@, who is
said to have used fan during the de-
livery of her oracles." History repeats
itself. How many of our modern sibyls
deliver their oracles while gracefully
manipulating their fans. But even
long before tho days of the sibyl the
fan was commonly used in Egypt, as
is evident from its having been painted
on the walls of the tombs at Thebes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

During the last three months,
while work Of every kind was pretty
generally suspended in all parts of
the country, there is said to have been
q large exodus of Italians, Hungarians
and Russians from the eastern states.
1t is estimated that not less than So
600 men, mostly day laborers, depart
ed for their native homes. Steam
ship companies vouch for the facts of
this heavy transportation, and what
is more, give it as their opinion that
only a small percentage have an inten-
tion to return. This is significant, and
not surprising. 1t is the custom of
the Hungarians and Italians, on ac-
quiring several hundred dollars, to re-
turn to their native countries, where
they can live in comfort on their earn
ings, and no doubt the unusual num-
Der returning this year simply took
advantage of the hard times, fearing
they would be thrown out of work in
any event.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
ooMvEacArloN WIFI monkEYs.


Al (. q i:sn,li r,,an Wn1 -Vns Up in tIo
Language Of pes.
In 1857, says Prof Evans in the Pop
ular Science Monthly, Jules Richard
had occasion to visit sick friend in
hospital, where he made the acquaint-
ance of an old official of the institu-
tion from the south of France who was
exceedingly fond of animals, his love
of them being equaled only by his
hatred of priests. He claimed also to
be perfectly familiar with the Ian
guage of cats and dogs and to speak
the language of apes even better than
the apes themselves. Jules Richard
received this statement with an in
credulous smile, whereupon the old
man, whose pride was evidently
touched by such skepticism, invited
him to come the following morning to
the geological garden. Il met him at
the appointed place." says Mr.. Richard,
land we went together to the
monkeys cage, where he leaned on the
outer railing and began to utter sue
cession of cultural sounds which al
phabetical signs are scarcely ade-
quate to Kirruu, kirrilie,
kurulsi, kirikiu'-repcated with slight
variations and differences of accentua-
ton. In a few minutes the whole
company of monkeys, dozen in num-
Der, assembled and sat in rows before
him with their hands crossed in their
laps or resting on their knees, laugh
ing, gesticulating and answering"
The conversation continued for full
quarter Of an hour, to the intense de-
light of the monkeys, who took live
ly part In 1t. AS their interlocutor
was about to go away they all became
intensely excited, climbing up the bal
ustrade and uttering cries of lamenta-
ton. When he finally departed and
disappeared more and more from their
view they ran up to the top of the
cage, and, clinging to the frieze, made
motions as if they were bidding him
good-by, 1t seemed adds Mr.. Rich
ard, as though they wished to say:
1--WE are sorry TO part and hope to
meet again, and if you can't come, dc
drop us liner
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
A NOVEL PLAN.
How on English Inn Provided for Persons
with q Cold in the Head.

How English Inn Provided for Persons
with a Cold in the Head.
Nothing but travel, and extensive
travel at that, will give person full
idea of the qnecr ways that there are
in the world. An American who was
not long since journeying through the
midland counties of England relates
that In small country town he once
entered an iun, rather pretentious for
the place, and called for turbot, ia
vorite dish In those parts.
The American had had u few days OF
dense fog and his appearance and man
ner perhaps showed that he had be-
come little wheezy in consequence of
the climate. He was forced to have
frequent recourse to his pocket hand
kerchief.
When the turbot was brought the
guest fancied, even before it reached
his plate, that it was no longer fresh,
and an attempt to eat 1t confirmed that
impression. lie called the proprietor,
who at once sent q waiter for fresh
turbot and removed the Objectionable
dish.
II beg your parding, sir" said the inn
keeper, "Dut we got the ldee, sir, as
you came in, that you had bad cold
in yer cad, sir"
and suppose l had? What would
that have to do with my being served
spoiled fsh2" exclaimed the American,
somewhat Indignantly.
''Heverythink, sir. We has this rule
In this 'ouse: Fish us is a leetle
doubtful, like that ere, sir-them
which has lost the SAVIOR of youth, as
may say-them we serves to parties as
appears to ave colds in their 'eads sir;
and we finds that, bein' as such paj'ties
can't smell nothink, they likes the fish
Just as well, sir, and hoftcn they pre-
Fer ipmi"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
USE OF POULTICES.
it IL Not Understood AS Generally ms
1t Should Be-

1t Should BE.
Physicians are often surprised at the
ignorance of patients concerning the
use of poultices. The trouble arises
from wrong idea as to the curative
action of poultice.
In general, poultices are primarily
localizers of inflammation; they act by
softening and stimulating the tissues
with which they are brought directly
in contact. The fact that their value
lies In the amount of heat and moisture
which they radiate to these tissues is
the reason, probably, for their applica-
tion by the laity in every case where
heat and moisture may happen to be
indicated as necessary.
Take, for example, says the Youths
Companion, two cases-a poisoned
wound and finger swollen by muscu-
lar strain. 1t is manifest that these
two cases are not parallel, though in
both the application of heat is indicated
as a remedy.
In the case of the poisoned wound,
we have the presence of foreign sub
stance in the tissues. This sets up a
local Inflammation, which by means of
the circulation tends to spread and
become general. We place poultice
over the affected part, and Immediate
ly the application of the heat brings to
it fresh supply of blood containing
numerous lcucocytes-white corpuscles
whose business 1t Is to make war
upon all foreign matter with which
they may come in contact, and pus Is
formed. This finds proper means of
~ Al Al
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

II is extremely amusing to the
average citizen to see our Republican
contemporaries seriously charging the
Democratic party with all the wrongs
and discrepancies under which the
people are living at present. 1t
seems to be their policy to try to con-
vince intelligent people that mere
change of administration effects and
alters all laws of the nation. The alb
surdity of their crying is plain to be
seen, when it is considered that the
laws which are the cause of the pres
ent temporary dullness in trade, are
Republican measures, and moreover
that no law which has the slightest
connection with trade has been pas.
sed under the present administration.
The promised reform in The tariff too,
they say, is the cause of much discon,
tent. Every day they publish an
account Of some insignificant manu-.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14

Put to cup of sea salt, one-half
ounce of camphor and one-half ounce
of ammonia in a quart bottle; fill the
bottle with hot water and let it stand
twenty-four hours; then, when pre-
pared to bathe with a sponge, put
teaspoonful of this mixture, well
shaken, into your basin. A surprising
quantity of dirt will come from the
cleanest skin. The ammonia cleanses,
and the camphor and the sea salt i'm.
part a beneficial effect which cannot
be exarrerated
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
Attendance at the Worlds fair ha

Attendance at the Worlds fair has
considerably increased of late, and
the rigid measures of economy adopt.
ed by the directors have largely Ie-
duced expenses without lessening the
attractions of the exposition for the
general public. The introduction of
new features of popular entertain
ment from day to day should notably
swell the local patronage, while the
out-of-town contingent of visitors, as
during the centennial exhibition, will
doubtless show q material increase in
numbers from this time forth. The
fair may not be a marked financial
success; but the fear of disastrous
failure need no longer haunt the
dreams of its managers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
HANGING POCKETS.

which they are to be worn, and are or.
namented with little bows or tassels.
Others of this shape are crocheted in
the close mitten stitch of black silk
with patterns of jet beads.
Pretty black and colored velvet bags,
with gold and silver tops, are much in
favor, as are the velvet embroidered
ones carried on the arm or fastened to
the fan by long narrow ribbons. These
are easily made, and have pretty and
stylish appearance.-Jule De Ryther.
In Once Week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
A SURPRISED HUSBAND.
He Comes Home In Time to Join In Cello
brating His Wife's First Wedding.

He Comes Home In Time to Join In Cello
brating His Wife's First Wedding.
When returned from my latest trip,
says drummer, went home at some
thing after nine o'clock in the evening.
There was my house lighted up from
top story to basement; carriages were
leaving the door, and affairs seemed to
be going on inside on grand scale.
let myself into the basement with q
latch key and walked into the dining
room. Strains of music came from the
back part of the hall, and the mingled
laughter and conversations indicated
host of guests.
Presently my wife came into the
dining-room dressed like a princess;
she ran up to me, saying:
"Oh, jack I'm so glad you've come
home early"
Som 1" said 1; what's the racket
surprise party3"
Surprise party2" said she, with a
pout; mo, indeed, It's the anniversary
of my wedding"
"Tilda," said l, you're off; you're
way off. This Is the month of March
it was in the summer we were mar
ried"
She serenely replied: 81 know that
very we'll; this is the anniversary
of my first marriage. Go put on your
dress suit, dear"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
LEHIGH VALLEY
RAILROAD.

1 H. AnGhracite coal USED eXclu-
sivcly, insuring cleanliness and
" comfort.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
MAY Ii, 1898.
LEAVE FREELAND.
605, sE, $40. 10 Al a m, 1925, l ~, 227, 345,
55, 8 5S, IL, AZ p IN, for Drifton, Jeddo. Lum-
/ er Yard, Stockton and Hazleton.
COS m, 81, 3 As, 4 55 p m, for Mauch Chunk.
Allentown, Bethlehem, Phila, Easton and New
York.
94O m for Bethlehem, Easton and Phila
/ ranch) for White Haven, Glen Summit, Wilkes
rarre, Pittston and L. and B. Junction.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
IL 40 m and 3 45 p IN for Drifton, Jeddo, Lum-
er Yard and Hazleton.
3 45 m for Delano, Mahanoy City, Shenan-
oah, New York and Philadelphia.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
$50, 7Oa, 726, 9 IS, 10 Sc a m, Il IS, 10, 2 10,
434, 5S and 81 IN, from HaZeton, Stockton,
Lumber Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
1926, 918, 10 So m, 2 ID, 434, @ 5s p m from
Delano, Mahanoy City and Shenandoah (via
10, 8 5s and 81 p m from New York, Easton,
Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Allentown and Mauch
Chunk.
0 Is and 10 Sc a m, 15, 6 5s and 81 m from
Easton, Phila., Bethlehem and Mauch Chunk.
Is, 10 Al am, 2@, IS IN from White Haven,
Glen Summit, Wilkes Barre, Pittston and l.. and
b. junction (via Highland Branch).
SUNDAY TRAINS.
II 81 m and 81 IN, from Hazleton, Lum-
Der Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
II q m from Dclano, Hazleton, Philadelphia
and Easton.
33l m from Delano and Mahanoy region.
For. further information inquire of Ticket
Agents.
r. II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt. Eastern Div.
A. w. NONNEMACHER, Asst G. PA.
South Bethlehem, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-09-14
savory breakfast Sandwich.

Pound together to a smooth paste
one part of fresh butter and two parts
OF grated Parmesan or thinly sliced
Cheshire cheese, and made mustard to
taste; butter some thin slices of bread
with this mixture, and lay on half of
their number thin slice of ham.
smoked beef, bologna sausage or any
other cured meat. Press the rest OF
the cheese, spread bread on the above,
cut them into neat little sandwiches
and serve on bed of mustard and
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