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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
STAGE GLlNTS.

Chauncey Olcott was schoolmate of
Mrs. Grover Cleveland.
Vernona Jarbeau's new 3-act play is
called "Fe Fe" from Paris.
H. D. Clarks new theater at Kansas
City is rapidly nearing completion.
1t is said that Modjeska has thrown her
influence with the feminine dress reform
ers.
Thomas w. Keene will add "Macbeth, "
"King John" and "The Fools Revenge"
to his repertory next season.
Melba has made great success at La
Scala in Milan, but it cost her for the
claque and press 10000 francs.
Bill Nye and A. P. Burbank will con-
tinue lecturing together next season,
making tour of the southwest.
Fanny Rices magnificent Newfound-
land dog Carl, well remembered for hav-
ing saved Miss Rice's life about five years
ago, died in Petersburg, Va, recently.
Oscar Wilde's latest play, GA Woman
of No Importance" was produced at the
Haymarket theater, London, recently.
1t is said to have been very successful at
once.
The new scenery of "Becket," painted
on a reduced scale to fit the stage of the
Waterloo chamber in Windsor castle,
where the play was produced by com
mand of the queen, cost Mr.. Irving e5OO.
Henri Marteau, the violin virtuoso,
now in this country, is but 10 years old
Rudolph Aronson has engaged him for
next season, but the following year he
will have to serve in the French army, ac-
cording to national custom.
An italian count has bequeathed his
opera box to Capuchin monastery with
the provision that it shall be occupied
at every performance by three monks
who are to note whether anything done
upon the stage ofends against the public
morals
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

His ImprisOnment.

A case was on trial in a Kentucky
courtroom. An old man of somewhat
disreputable appearance had just given
important testimony, and the lawyer
whose cause suffered by his statements
strove in every way to confuse and trip
him, but in vain. The witness stuck to
his story and did not lose his temper in
spite of the irritating manner in which
the cross examination was conducted.
Finally, in the hope of breaking down
the credibility of the witness, the lawyer
at venture asked:
"Have you ever been in PRISON."
81 have" replied the witness.
"Ah," exclaimed the attorney, with q
triumphant glance at the jury, ~
thought as much. May l inquire how
long you were there?"
1.-TWO years and three months" an.
swered the witness quietly, with man
ner that was interpreted by the lawyer
as indicating chagrin at an unexpected
exposure.
Indeed" said the delighted lawyer.
feeling his case already won. THAT was
a heavy sentence. | trust the jury will
note the significance of the fact. Now
sir, tell the jury where you were con-
fined"
"In Andersonville, replied the old
man, drawing himself up proudly.
There was moment of silence, the
jurors looked at each other, and then
the courtroom rang with cheers which
the court officers were powerless to
check, and in which some of the jury
joined.
The too inquisitive lawyer hardly
waited to hear the verdict against him.
Youths Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Seventy-four years ago Jonathan Thay-
er was married to Ruth Penniman by the
Rev, Jonas Perkins, pastor of what is
now the Union church of East Braintree
and Weymouth. Mr.. Thayer was 90 on
the 27th of April. Mrs. Thayer will be
02 on the Goth of June. Mr.. Thayer
comes from the old Braintree stock of
Thayers, his mothers and fathers an
cestors having come from the parish of
Thornberry in Gloucestershire, Eng
land, seven generations ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thayer have been the
parents of seven children, of whom four
are now living, The worthy couple live
in a house built by themselves 63 years
ago. An unmarried son and daughter
live with them, but Mrs. Thayer refuses
to give up the management of the house
to her daughter. She does nearly all the
cooking, but allows her daughter to do
the heavier work. Mr.. Thayer is still
quite active, but is troubled some with
deafness. He shaves himself regularly
twice week and saws and splits all the
wood used in the house.-Boston TRAY
eller,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
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SHE TELEPHONED.
Mrs. Van Smith Found Ont at Last That
Her Husband Was There.

Her Husband Was There.
"Hel-lo!" said Mrs Van Smith sweetly
as she took down the telephone receiver
without thinking to ring. Hello! "a
pause. Oh, dearl Hel-lo-o Why don't
they answer? Another pause.l Oh, for
got to ring. How absurd Rings. |
Hellol Is this Oh, why are they SO
slow? Hello! Say, hello! Rings again. ]
Oh, that's them at last. Well, say, is this
Mr.. Van Oh, hello! [Sundry rings
and pauses.l Is this Mr.. Van Smith?
"A pause Is this Mr.. Van Smith?
Another pause. Is this Mr. Why
don't you answer me? Oh, hello, hellol
Who-is-this? Pause Oh, central
office! Why, l don't want any cen
tral Office. 1 want the Van Smith
Consolidated Cheese company. 1 want
Mr.. Van Smith V-a-n-s-m- Inter
ruption and pause.l What number?
How do l know what Directory
Telephone directory? Where? Tied to
this phone? Obi All right [Espies
telephone directory at right of transmit
ter and opens it, Let's see; Van, v-p,
q, T, s, t, II, V, Wv comes between u and
w. Oh, here it is; the Van Smith
Consol- Main No. 4,O22. Into the
'phone,] Say, hello! Oh, my good gra-
cious. I've got to ring again. [Sundry
further wild rings and subsequent
pauses,l AT last Is that you? IA
pause.l My, what impudence! I mean,
who is this? Well, give me [Aside]- T.
where is that telephone book? Wait Il
minute. [Consults directory Give me
main No. 4,022! Four, yes, four, that's
it. Long pause, varied by moaned
and muttered "hellos."] Say, who
is this? Is this Mr.. Van Smi- Well,
ay-who-what-why, am close a the
'phone-as close as lean get. Louder. |
Is this Mr.. Van Smith? Well, is he there?
Well, say, will it be too much trouble to
let him know that if he's there somebody
wants to see him? Tell him l want to
see him. Yes, |! It's me wants to see
him. Saddened voice, scarcely audible,
coming from the phone: Madam, will
you kindly gather together you intellec-
tual forces to explain who you are? The
supply of mes is practically unlimit-
ed."] Mrs. Van Smith continuing. OH!
The mean thing! I'm Mrs. Van Smith.
Long pause.l Who is this? [Ecstatical-
ly.] Charlie? Yes, dear Well, say,
Charlie, just wanted to know if you
were there. You are there, aren't your
Well, that's all. GoodbyI Goodbye
[Goes away leaving the receiver hanging
down. Chicago Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
BUSINESS BRIEFS.

Try Fackler's home made bread and
rolls-baked fresh every morning.
Picnics supplied with ice cream, cakes,
candies, etc, by Laubach at reasonable
rates.
If you want happy home get your
wife box of "Orange Blossom" Sold
by W. w. Grover.
The flour that will make the finest
bread is the Washburn brand. 1t is
sold only by B. F. Davis.
IA stitch in time" often saves con-
sumption. Downs Elixir used in time
saves life. Sold by DIR. Schilcher.
Wanted.-A girl for general house
work; small family; two children. Wm.
Wehrman, matchmaker, Centre street,
Five Points.
Costiveness is the primary cause of
much disease. DR.. Henry Baxter's Man.
drake Bitters will permanently cure cos
tiveness. Every bottle warranted. Sold
by DR.. Schilcher.
In Henry & Johnsons Arnica and Oil
Liniment is combined the curative pro-
perties of the different oils, with the
healing qualities of Arnica. Good for
man and animal. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Sold by DR.. Schilcher.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTATIONS.

The best medicine in the world is a
bathtub.
Gold will put gilt edge on nearly ev.
erything.
Many crimes are committed in the
name of insanity.
No mans credit is as good at bank
as he thinks it is.
Every man is great baby if he can
find the right one to cry to.
The wisest man is the dead man. He
never does anything wrong.
While a man is watching his enemies
his friends get away with him
When man stands on his dignity, he
is resting on mighty small spot.-Atch.
ison Globe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
Is There a Popeorn Trust2

We are informed that in anticipation
of the Worlds fair in Chicago a number
Of dealers in popcorn, expecting an in
creased demand for that popular article,
accumulated SO large supply that the
popcorn market is irretrievably glutted.
Prices have fallen below any previous
record, and there are rumblings of finan-
cial discomfort in consequence. Can
this be true? Can Chicago be RESPONSE
BILE for this? Where is the popcorn
trustf Investigate iti-New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
The Wrong Pocket.

A young governess about to start on a
long journey was recommended, among
other means of precaution, when passing
through tunnel, always to put her hand
in the pocket in which she kept her mon
ey, so that it might not be stolen. She
acted upon the advice, and ON coming to
tunnel put her hand in her pocket, but
was startled on finding it already occu-
pied by another. She grasped the intru-
sive hand and held it firm until the train
emerged into daylight, when the gentle
man sitting next to her explained, with
smile, that both hands were in his
pocketl Tableau.-Vom Fels zuln Nicer,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Pastor---Pardon me, brother, but are
you prepared for the great change that
must come to us all? That is certainly
a consumptive cough of yours.
Cadaverous Parishioner-I don't be
lieve it, Mr.. Goodman. I've been cough
ing this way for 46 years.
Pastor-How old are you, may ask
Cadavorous Parishioner-I'm q little
over 80.
Pastor-And been coughing
Cadayerous Parishioner - Forty-si1
years.
Pastor-The same way you do now?
Cadaverous Parishioner-Juste exactly
Pastor (regarding him sorrowfully)-
It's great pity, Brother Skunk, it didn't
carry you off 46 years ago.-Chicagc
Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
Mr.. Rehm,s Lack of Humor.

Mr.. Rehm announces in the papers
that If his wife, who disappeared last
week, does not return within three days
he will forfeit all claiins~to her." In
reality he forfeited all claims to her when
he came home intoxicated on Easter Sun
day and belabored her with club. But
Mr.. Rehm is not a humorist. He is mere
ly dull sort of fellow who does not an
preciate the magnanimity of his xhe in
merely leaving him instead of LANDING
him in the proper place for wife beaters
New York World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
HIGH PRICED TROTTERS.

Axtell was sold by G. W. Williams for
100000.
Sidney, the great sire, sold not long
ago for $27, 900.
Maud S, once the queen of the turf,
sold for $4,000.
Robert Bonner paid $41 900 for Sunol,
the ex-turf queen.
Malcolm w. Forbes is said to have
paid 100000 for Arion.
1t is said that 100000 was refused for
Nelson when he was the king of stall
lions.
Nancy Hanks, the present queen of
trotters, was sold to Malcolm w. Forbes
for $45, 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
Case of Intermittent crosseyes.

All the doctors in Bucks county are
puzzled over the case of little 5-year-old
Justis Storck, whose eyes seen>a law to
themselves. One day the boy is cross
eyed, while the next his eyes are perfect
ly straight, and this curious alienation
has been going on for years. The nom
plused doctors call it q caseo of intermit-
tent probably the only one
ON record-and despairing of curing it
will give the surgeons of the Medico-
Chirurgical hospital in this city an OPP
portunity to study the matter, as the fa-
ther of the afflicted boy has decided to
send him to that institution for treat
ment. One day the little fellows right
eye squints, on the next both optics are
perfectly straight, and the day following
the left eye becomes affected, and so on
the year round. There is another pecu-
liar feature of the case. When the right
eye looks squint, the child can bring it
into the correct line of vision by placing
his hand over the good optic, but as soon
as the hand is removed the affected orb
again seeks the inner corner of the eye.
Philadelphia Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
The Distinguishing Mark.

81 see they are having quite a discus
sion in New York as TO whether the for
eign musicians coming to the World
fair are artists or laborers."
"Why, it's no trouble to decide that.
Glow are you going to determines"
"By the length of their hair, of course.
Detroit Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Secretary-Bruller, the tragedian, ac-
cepts your invitation to your country
house, and he wants to know if you
would like to hear performance of the
play entitled "a Battle With Dragon?'
Banker-No, no. l don't want any
thing that will remind me of my private
life.-Fliegende Batter
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Little Girl-It's all nonsense bout ole
maids never tellin their age.
Little Boy-Why?
"Queen Elizabeth was an old maid,
wasn't she?"
eyes"
"Well, tn paper says Professor Dryas-
dust is goin to lecture on The Age of
Elizabeth SO there. Good News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

81 understand Jigson holds quite re-
sponsible position, and that he is finan.
cially interested in the concern he is
with"
eyes. They owe him six months sal.
ary."-Westfield (N. j. Standard.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
A Kitchen Mystery,

Father-Cooking schools are of some
use, after all, This cake is delicious.
Daughter-Is it2 l thought it would
be terrible failure.
"Why so?"
81 told Bridget exactly how to make it,
and she went and made it some other
way. New York Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
A HIisnt.

Little Miss de Fashion, am going tc
send these shoes right back. They are o
miserable misft.
Father-How?
Little Miss de They're mile
too big. They don't pinch bit.-Good
News,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

81 wonder what mans sensations are
when he is struck by lightning2" said
Dawson.
81 should think he'd feel more or less
thunderstruck," said Hicks.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
A Long Ending.

Little Dick-Who's in the parlor?
Little Dot-Mrs. Blank. She won't get
through her call for an hour yet.
GLOW do you know"
81 just heard her say, We'll, l mus be
goin. Good News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Clothier-I can give you position in
the children's clothing department, but
you'll find it very aggravating.
Applicant-Not to me, sir; / worked
three years in a woman's shoe depart.
ment.-Haberdashers' Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
A Good Reason,

"Why do you ask me for my auto
graph" asked the poet who liked to hear
words of praise.
because you are the only one who
can write it," said the applicant meekly.
Vogue.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Professor-Mr. Overnite, what do you
understand by proof of heirship?'
Mr.. NJ. Fuller Overnite-Obtaining a
patent on a flying machine.-Chicago
Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
An rnf,ntiIe Correction.

81 wants some bed an wugar," said
Mollie.
Don't say bed an wugar," said Bob
bic. "Say bwead and tchugar." "-Har-
pers Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
One Way.

First Toper-What would you do if
you had 5000 francs2
Second Ditto-Do? l would live for
five days as if I enjoyed a yearly income
of 365, GOO francs!-Matin.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
A Particular Kind.

"Does hvington keep carriage since
he married."
"Oh, yes, see him wheeling it most
every day" Indianapolis Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Fair Enthusiast-Oh Mr.. Harper, how
do you like the blind organist?
Critic-He was simply out of sight,
Bliss Ada.-Elmira Gazette.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
All at Sea.

Old Gentleman--Been over to Europe,
eh3 Did the vessel you travelled on make
good timer
Little Boy--I couldn't tell. There
weren't any telegraph poles.
News
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
MEMORIAL OBSERvANCES.
Origin and Growth of the Custom In the


Origin and Growth of the Custom In the
North.
1t is an admitted fact that the custom
of strewing flowers upon the graves of
the dead soldiers once each year origi-
mated in the far south as soon as the war
closed, and April 26 is still the Confed-
crate Memorial day, but as to who fl .st
suggested the day for the Federal s.
diers is still a matter of dispute. Phil
delphia claims that honor for Mrs. H. q.
Kimball of that city, and a letter from
General Logan goes far to prove the
claim.
OF course there were many sugges-
tions in many different places, and in
1866 the 27th of June, second anniver-
sary of the disastrous assault at Kene-
saw, was celebrated in some places in In
diana by general gathering of veterans
and people. Mrs. Fl. G. Kimball was in
the south as a nurse at the close Of the
war, and coming north early in 1867 she
suggested to General Logan the adop-
ton of day one month later than that
in the south, for climatic reasons. Such
Is the statement of julius Simon, for
some time General Logan's secretary.
The next year the general issued an Or
der to that effect, being then commander
in chief of the Grand Army of the Re
public. His letter to Mrs Kimball was
as follows:.
WASHINGTON, July o, 1865
MY DEAR FRIEND-It is very gratifying to
me to hear, as | do today for the first time
from my friends, of the reception of my order
No. IL. AS you observe, the custom is a beau
tiful one, and am confident that it will not
only never pass away from the recollection of
the American people, but will more deeply en-
graft itself in their hearts, and each returning
anniversary of sacred decoration will increase
In impressive devotion to our patriot dead and
the crowns we weave for them of never fading
laurel and the beautiful flowers strewn over
their graves give birth to sentiments of love
and honor which bind the past, the present
and the future in one continuous chain of adj
miration that the life and service of even the
humblest private shall never be forgotten.
Yours truly JonN A. LOGAN.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

L7OR SALE--A house and lot on Centre
u street, Freeand; house, 32x:3; lot Eox2o.
For further particulars apply at this Office.
TOR SALE.--A well-bult dwelling, with
II stable and lot, on Washington street,
between South and LuZerne. Apply TO John
Yannes. opera house building, Freeland.
I OST.-On Sunday evening, May ~, between
IL Upper Lehigh and st. AIMS church, a
silver breast-pin with half-dime attached.
Finder will please return it to Miss Kate Duffy,
Upper Lehigh.
I'oR SALE-A lot of good young horses
IL two greys, one roam, one bay, one black
and one black roadster. Horsemen are invited
to inspect this stock, and If not suited can hook
their orders Central hotel stable. M. II. Hun
sickcp, proprietor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29

Lanes Medicine Moves the Bowels Each
Day. In order to be healthy this is necessary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-29
Tribune
Fair Warming.

He-I see you looking at the clock.
hope it isn't for me.
She-Oh, no. Twas thinking of father
He said he would be home an hour earle
than usual tonight. Free Press
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-19

There are very many nrw ssik 8rsna-
dzns~ a< t1s uoss exquisite design aud
sxee<<nt quality. soz4s have lace ef-
fexsts betxe-1 s4tsn hines. soins orceadss.
zad sozs hare sheer Foundation. with
fo~ers thrown over the sa<1acs. sE1oas
the uacss sf.scIiss being anal frsnch
f1zrixells Ia yslsety ysslc~s. biasts %
bachelors buttons IA their oen ricn blue
CT so1as other artistic nnral design These
p<~-lli4r styl~s are 70 wear over ak sii2>
There sss striped grenadines. and there
h larger variety than have ever seen
of really me black ~oolen dress goods
one pattern noticed ~ icing especially
handsome /. VA dad tls- en-
press cloth. with . small. sqnare RAISED
tss abou. an eighth Of an inch square
scattered closely together Al over ths
suzf4ca.
saw also . new black cha,lie. some
thing quite new. Il drapes IN ths moss
artistic folds imaginable and win be .
boon 10 ladies Ia mourning who require
something for ordinary morning and
hofne wear. aud while this chalhe Is not
cheap material is hghtness and grace
will rec nfnenf It's use 10 save the moro
expensive siik warp henrietta. which Is
the one recognized material for ceremo-
NOUS wear for deep mourning.
Czshfaere and serge have been worn
% soine extent for second best mourn
ine. bar neither ILLS al the requirements.
and alpaca Of course is out Of tho ques-
non. Csniel's hair l. too heavy for an
ordinary dress and catches dust too
easily.
There Is another new weave inst
brought out OF silk and wool. dead fine
and absolutely fawless. which has not
yet been christenet- IL combines all the
best qualities Of cashmere. empress cloth,
serge and silk warp henrietta. and has
the added recommendation that II viii
net take on that disagreeable shine that
i snch a sad fault OF some Of the very
finest wooden goods.
There Is n new weave in whipccrd with
delicate brocalei patterns and diagonals
with satiny stripes, armure weaves and
a great variety Of serges. as well "a the
beautiful six warp henrietta Ihisis 50
fine that IL Is iInpossibls 10 trace a
thread. and 80 strong that 1t will not
tear. and while it has wool surface II
has The fold and bloom OF silk. There
are many % called henriettas. but only
those on the vanished board are the
genuine. and when one pays high for a
tine piece OF goods one should have what
- paid for. HENaiErTE ROUSSEAU.
New York