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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
The Rock That Moses !. .smote."

The famous ''Roclt in Horeb," an
ciently called the "Rock of NASSAU, :"
and at present known throughout the
orient as the "Stone of the Miraculous
Fountain" being the Identical rock
which Moses struck with his rod in or
der to give water to the children of
Israel, Is religiously preserved and
guarded even down to this late date.
DR.. Shaw in his book, "Shaw's Trav-
els" page 852, says: ut Is block of
granite about six yards square, lying
tottering and loose In the middle Of
the valley of Rephidim, and seems to
have originally been n part of Mount
Sinai" The action of the waters of
that miraculous fountain, as related in
the nth chapter of Exodus, followed q
channel about inches deep and more
than twice that broad across the face
of the rock, this not upon unsupported
testimony, but upon the word of such
men as Rev. DIR. Shaw, DIR. Pocock,
Lieut.. Clogher and other eminent
scholars and travellers. NJ. Beaumgor-
ton, German noblcman who visited
the "Rock of Horeb" In the year 1907,
declares his belief in the generally ac-
cepted story of it being the rock of
Moses famous foun tain. See Church
ills Collection of Voyages" volume l.,
pape 337
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
Father of American Law Rcformers.

In the history of American jurispru-
dence the name of David Dudley Field
will always be associated with law re-
forms. He began as early as 1889 to
show by public utterances his interest
in the subject and issued a number of
pamphlets on the subject in the years
Immediately following His work in
the preparation of codes and simplify
Ing forms of procedure in the courts
has influenced almost the whole world.
More than half the states of the union
have adopted wholly or in part his
system of codes. The Australian and
other colonies of Great Britain, India,
the British Isles themselves and other
countries have adopted forms of pro-
cedure founded more or less closely
upon those which he advocated. In
international law also his influence has
been great He prepared single handed
a code of international law which was
published twenty years ago, and which
has been translated into many lam
guages, and has had an important in
auence In forming public opinion on
many branches Of the law Of nations
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
QUEER PARTNERS.
Man and IA Cat, Both Deaf, Who Worn
for Uncle Sam.


The existence of a singular bond of
sympathy between a human being and
o dumb animal, both similarly affect.
ed, is conspicuous in the New York
general post office. 1t is between q
man and a cat, both stone deaf. Gustav
Fersenheim Is the mans name. He is
sixty years old and has been In the
service nearly quarter of n century.
The cats name is Dummy. The de-
partment where the afflicted friends
are in daily communion is the third
division.
Dummy is one of the thirty felines
that Uncle Sam maintains in the big
granite pile to keep out rats and mice
How Fersenheim' S attention was first
attracted to her is not evident, for
Dummy is an understood black cat,
lame in the right hind leg and stub
tailed. About six months ago, how
ever, Fersenheim began to buy her
delicacies at the risk of incurring
Uncle Sans displeasure by injuring
her usefulness as a mouser.
Every day at noon Fersenheim feeds
Dummy, after eating his own luncheon.
She manifests her gratitude by faint
purring and an arching of her back.
Her twenty-eight furry companions
crowd enviously around, and in the
dimly-lighted corner of the basement
their green eyes sufficiently attest
their jealousy. The other cats try all
their persuasive powers on Fersen-
helm, but he is true to his pet.
The little black cat is so bright-eyed
and sprightly in her movements that
it is hard to convince strangers that
she is really deaf. Fersenheim's alb
normally quick eye detects the look of
incredulity that fits over the onlooker's
face, and he points first to the cats
ears, then his own and gives a reas-
suring look and convincing nod.
If doubt still remain, some oblig-
ing clerk will leap high in the air and
alight on the floor with noisy stamp a
few inches to the rear of Dummy's
tail as the cat sits on the floor. She
will not move a muscle. If after this
the ghost of doubt haunts the Wis
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
THE AMERICAN PLAN.
The Admirable Policy of Letting Other
Peoples Business Alone.

PeOple'B BUSINESS Alone.
In many ways the United States
has educated the world in politics,
and l, for one, do not hesitate to say
that it's scheme of government is the
best that has ever been established by
u nation, says London Truth. But in
nothing do we owe more to the Ameri-
cans than for their having afforded us
the great object lesson of a state pur-
suing the even current of it's way with
out that meddling in the affairs of
other states which has been the bane
of European powers Here we have a
country, rich, powerful, industrial and
commercial, yet never troubling itself
with what happens outside its from
tiers, or annexing foreign lands on the
plea of philanthropy, or on the ground
that in some centuries its area will be
too small for its population, or in order
to create markets for its goods. And
what is the result? No one dreams OF
attacking the United States or of pick.
ing quarrel with 1t. The lesson
to be learnt is that state should rest
satisfied with promoting the well-being
of her own citizens and leave it to
other states to promote the well-being
of theirs. Can anyone conceive the
United States anneXing junglcs in the
center of Africa in the wild eXpecta
ton that the inhabitants of the jungles
will be civilized and then cover their
nalSedness with American cotton goods
and cook their food in American pots
and Dams?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
The Growing Boy.

1T seems to me-" said the father of
a family, that the growing boy is a
sort of human telescope. He stretch
es out In the most wonderful manner
but don't think you fully realize how
much until he comes to try on his last
seasons clothes | was reminded Of
this to-day when my oldest boy, ap-
pearing in his last summers trousers,
seemed to be all feet and ankles. The
mother of the growing girl let's out
the tucks in her dresses. Would there
were tucks in the boys trousers, but
there are none, and there Is nothing to
do but to buy new ones"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
Tho Mornl Effect.

Some months ago the Marion was of
the Chinese coast taking coal. A high
Chinese mandarin called on board and
was received by Commander b,
who offered him cigars, champagne,
etc. In leaving the ship, the man.
DARN, while on the deck, gave look
around. "Ah, commander, see you
have still got the old guns?" YES" re-
piled the other; 'still got them"
"They are very big" said the Chinese,
smiling. "Ycs; very big" "In fact,
they look much bigger than the new
guns" "Ycs, rather" said the com
mander who did not like the talk of
all "Oh, see-I see," said the man.
DARN, in very sarcastic way; 'you
have got them for the moral effcct!"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
WOMEN IN CHINA AND JAPAN.
They Are Being Benefited by Changing
Conditions.

They Are Being Benefited by Changing
Conditions.
In discussion of certain papers re-
Gently read at a meeting of the Japan
society in London Mr.. Okoshi declared
that at present in Japan wife may.
believe any religion she pleases,
though before the abolition of the
feudal system she was bound to adopt
the religion of her husband. In former
times a Japanese woman's property
consisted only of what we should call
her paraphernalia-tha is, her hair
ornaments and mirrors. Now she may
hold real property and solely dispose
of 1t. She may own in her own name
stocks and all kinds of securities, and
If she is left widow she may manage
even her husbands property until one
of her sons attains his majority. Mr.,
Okoshi further states that many gov
ernment appointments are now open
to women. A paper read last April by
D. Cob on "The Family Relations in
Japan" had contained the statement
that there was no check to divorce eX-
sept the family council. But Mr..
Olfoshi, replying to this, declared that,
Us the law now stands, If one of the
parties considered the ground for the
divorce unfair he or she could appeal
TO the courts, which would grant the
divorce only on justifiable grounds.
An interesting conjecture is what in
fiuence will Japan's example have
upon China. Prof. R. X. Douglas, In q
lecture on Modern Society in China"
in the London and China Telegraph,
says that at present no trace of the
dawn of better day appears on the
horizon of China. Woman is still re-
garded there as chattel, which in
times of adversely may be disposed Of
by sale in the markets.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
sAPTISMAL WATERMELONS.
A Singular Competition Among Minister,
of the Gospel.

A Singular Competition Among Ministers
of the Gospel.
Shrewdness is sometimes very eff
cient as u lever to open the religious
conscience. The Apache Indians con,
fined at Mount Vernon barracks, Ala
bama, remnants of the famous Geroni.
mo band, have of late been the objects
of great solicitude on the part of the
ministers of the vicinity, and quite a
rivalry has, according to the Now York
Recorder, developed between the va
rious denominations In the conversion
of the braves, squaws and children.
Recently a hot pace was set by a fat
ther of the Roman Catholic church,
who took charge of class and by his
good offices converted some forty In.
dians, to each of whom he gave Ger.
tifcate of baptism and an order for a
watermelon, which latter paper was
honored by the trader. A few days
after this a Methodist clergyman,
hearing of the fathers good luck, ap-
peared on the scene and made known
to the Indians the object of his visit.
When he opened his services he was
fattered by seeing nearly all the In
dians in the camp at the meeting, and
among them all of the converts to
Catholicism. He converted the whole
crowd and afterward gave each n GER
tifcate of baptism. These the Indians
presented to the traders, and their dis
gust when being told that they did not
call for watermelons was terrible, and
they all agreed that the next time they
get baptized the watermelons must be
distributed in advance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
CHILDREN's BUILDING AT THE WORLDS
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.

CHILDREN's BUILDING AT THE WORLDS
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. =
watches the children go through the
movements of arms, legs, feet and
heads, one longs to join them and can
not but feel that their muscles will be
developed and more graceful actions
will be the result of such work.
On the second floor are several rooms,
devoted to sloyd, model kindergarten,
kitchen garden, the teaching of deaf
and dumb children to speak, etc. In
each of these, practical demonstrations
are given at different hours of the day.
Where many of the visitors linger
the longest Is the roof of the building,
which Is the children's playground.
Here, protected from the sun by an
awning and from all danger of falling
to the ground by wire netting six feet
high around the edge, a group of merry
boys and girls were playing. Some
were sliding down parlor toboggan,
laughing heartily rs one and another
slipped, coming together In q heap.
Others were sitting In little chairs
amusing themselves In other ways or
talking with the visitors, for whom
benches were provided. Each child
child wore attached to Its clothing a
brass tag with number. This serves
to identify the child by its mother, who
is enjoying the fair in comfort, feeling
that her child is being cared for in
comfort, with no fears that Its health
will be endangered by heat or fatigue.
On the lower floor are the rooms
where the babies are cared for. Dainty
cradles and rugs for those who are old
enough to sit alone, with rattles and
other suitable playthings, are provided
in abundance, to be viewed, however,
through glass doors. Very wisely,
visitors are not allowed In these rooms
except by special permission. Many
cases arranged around the walls are
filed with toys and children's books.
In the upper halls are also specimens
of children's work, drawings, etc. One
very creditable painting is marked the
work of little girl thirteen years old
In one room the red, blue and green
temperance pledge cards which have
been signed by children throughout
the country are festooned in graceful
loops. Altogether, we think many will
find this spot Of great interest.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
CHILDREN'S BUILDING.
A Worlds Fair Structure of Ex-
traordinary Interest.
Description of Its Most Attractive and
Utilitarian Features - Where the
Babies Are Cared Fora Col
lection OF Pledges.

No one who is interested In children
can fail to find much interest in the
Children's building at the fair, and we
doubt not that some who do not in
clude themselves in that category will
give more than a passing glance. The
building Is prettily decorated on the
outside and is built with an open court
in the center, extending to the second
story.
In this court are various appliances
for gymnastic exercises, which boys
and girls enjoy alike. Here at certain
hours of the day, class in physical
exercise is led by a teacher. AS one
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
THE MALAYAN TAPIR.
One of the Queer Creatures Now on Ex
hibition in London.

One of the Queer Creatures Now on Ex-
hibition in London.
An addition of special interest has
just been made to the collection of ami
mails in the Geological society's gar
den, Regents park, London, England,
in the form of nearly adult specimen
of the Malayan or Asiatic tapir. 1t is
only at very long intervals that specf-
mems of this interesting animal have
been obtained-the first being in 1910,
the second in 1850, one in 1882 and the
present example which arrived last
week. The home of the tapir is in
Central and South America-where
there are three well-known species,
viz, Baird's tapir, the hairy-eared tapir
and the common or Brazilian tapir. Oh
the latter there are always living speci-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
DUMMY, THE DEAF CAT.

itor's mind, other obliging clerks will
cease great truck and run it thunder
ing past the cat, all but over her funny
tail. She does not stir. Then they
will run the truck close in front of her
and she will jump aside to avoid all
possible danger.
A few weeks ago Dummy gave birth
to three kittens. Fersenheim adopted
them at once, and when they get old
enough they will undoubtedly share
the tidbits dispensed at luncheon time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

mems In the gardens, where they have
ored with tolerable frequency. The
Malayan tapir has only been known to
European naturalists since 1916. The
specimen from which our illustration
has been taken is male, and has been
deposited by Hon. Walter Rothschild, f..
o. s., and may be seen in the large
house set apart for the exhibition of
zebras and wild asses. 1t is perfectly
tame and docile
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

In the monster newspaper printing
presses of to-day the roll of paper is
from four to six miles long, and the
daily papers using such presses are le-
gion in number. When Benjamin
Franklin proposed to start newspac
per his mother tried to dissuade him
from the undertaking, urging that
there were already two papers in
America and there was no room for
another,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
for infants and Children.

"Castoriaiss so well adapted to children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
Ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. 2.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10
NE TELL YOU

nothing new when state that it pays to engage
in permanent, most healthy and pleasant busi-
Such is the business we offer the working class.
We teach them how to make money rapidly, and
guarantee every one who follows our instructions
faithfully the making of $500 90 n month.
Every one who takes hold now and works will
surely and speedily increase their earnings there
can be no question about it; Others now at work
are doing 1t, and you, reader can do the same
This is the best paying business that you have
ever had the chance to secure. Iou will make
grave mistake if you fail to give it trial Mt
If you grasp the situation, and act quickly, you
will directly find yourself in most prosperous
business, at which you can surely make and save
large sums OF money. The results of only few
hours wopk will often equal weeks wages.
Whether you are old or young, man or woman, it
makes no difference, - do as we tell you, and sue.
cess will meet you at the very start. Neither
experience or capital necessary. Those who work
for are rewarded. Why not write day for
full particulars, free Il. G. ALLEN Il CO,
Box No d2O, Augusta, Me.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-10

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhuea, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di-
gestion,
without injurious medication.
The Progress., 1893-05-06

one 10 talk with the secretary OF the
interior about the recent disturbances
in the Indian Territory, and the other
to talk money with Uncle Sans rep
resentatives. Nobody seems to know
just bow this money business is to be
arranged, but as Congress has voted
the money it will be fixed up in some
satisfactory shape after President
Cleveland and his cabinet .eturns
from the World Fair A special
agent has been sent to the Territory
armed with full authority to settle
the disturbances there.
Among the small batch of appoint
ments made by President Cleveland
before he left Washington to attend
the naval review and the opening of
the Worlds Fair were the names Of
three eX-congressmen, l. +. McKiu-
ney, Of New Hampshire, t. be minis
ter to Columbia; T. l.. Thompson. of
California, to be minister to Brazil.
and j. VI. Wiley, Of New York, TO be
consul at Bordeaux. France and
Mcssrs II. (. DimocE, of New YORK.
Don VI. Dickinson OF Michigan: J.
". Doane, of Illinois; Fitzhugh Lee
of Virginia, and J. W. Paddock, o!
Nebraska, to be government direc-
tors of the Union Pacific Railway
company.
Washington without the Office
seekers has a strange appearance
1t has been so quiet around the
White House and the offices of the
heads of departments, only of which
Secretary Smith, is at present in
Washington, for couple of days,
that one might suppose funeral to
he in progress. As soon as the pres
idential train started for New York
the oflice-seekers disappeared as if by
magic. Where they went, only they
can tell, but that they will be back
again as soon as Mr. Cleveland and
the members of his cabinet return is
as certain as death and taxes. A
thoroughbred office-seeker never
turns loose, no matter how often he
is disappointed, and all but the thor
oughbreds have dropped ont of the
race some time ago.
The Progress., 1893-05-06

The PRoGREss and Progressive Age
or Battle Flag for S125 per year.
The Progress., 1893-05-06

The town council has employed the
same faculty of teachers for next year,
for the Homer high school. The
school has been very successful un-
der the present management and the
council acted wise y in retaining them
The present council has managed the
affairs of our town well for the past
year and we believe they should be
reelected without opposition, again.
No better selection could be made, il.
our opinion.
Over 40 dogs have been killed in
side the town limits of Homer since
the mad dog scare about two months
ago. Let the good work go on.--Al-
lance Farmer.
The Progress., 1893-05-06
. AN OLD DRESS.

AT the first presentation OF the Old
Folks concert, given in this city, a
dress with history was worn by one
of the performers, Mrs. Robt. Martin,
of Lamourie The dress WAS first
worn by Miss Marie Frances Lolette
LeDoux, at her marriage TO Judge
Thomas G. Scott, in Rapides parish,
in 1916, and is therefore about n
years old. Judge Scott was the United
States judge of the Territory of Mis-
souri,, and afterwards Judge of this
(Rapides) parish. After the death of
Judge Scott his widow married dis
t'nguished member of the Alexandria
bar, Judge j. K. Elgee. This infor-
nation was furnished Town Talk by
MIR. LeDoux Z. Smith, grandson OF
the lady who first wore the dress on
her wedding day in 1S16.-Town
Talk.
The Progress., 1893-05-06

The new coach for the Minden rail-
road has arrived. 1t is an elegant,
well finished car, and will add much
to the ease and comfort of the travel
ing public over this line.
The Euterpean club was pleasantly
entertained last Monday evening by
Miss Alma Morgan. The club was
called to order by our new president,
DR.. Robert Webb, who presided with
ease. The programme was interest
ing with every duty prepared and
well rendered. Special mention is
due Captain w. p. Brown for the
beautiful vocal solo, with all her
faults, / love her STILL" which was
greatly enjoyed. Misses Geren and
Myers and Messrs. Brown and Rat
cliff were welcome visitors.
Mrs. S. H. Scheen (nee Miss Lum-
mie Jackson) of Coushatta, came IN
on Wednesdays train and spent the
day with her sister, Mrs. Thos. Crich-
ton, returning to Coushatta, via
Shreveport, Thursday morning.
Webster Signal.
The Progress., 1893-05-06
REMEDY FOR BLIND sTAGGEEs.

w. 9. Parish, a Texas horseman,
gives the following remedy for blind
staggers in the Texas Farm and
Ranch; Take piece of paper, say
eighteen inches long, twist it the size
OF your thumb and wet three inches
at one end in ammonia or hartshorn,
put it up in the horses nostril as far
as it will go. Let it remain a minute
or two and then put il in the other
nostril. Hold the head up, nose
down, for few minutes 1t Will cure
in fifteen minutas.
The Progress., 1893-05-06

Great excitement was cau-cl IN q
popular neighborhood by the shoot
ing at a pair of owls. 1t required the
combined efforts of "a man. gun" a
Normal school professor, two society
young men and gaping crowd of
women and children. One poor owl
was the victim.
The Court of Appeals. Judges Mon
cure and Sutherlin presiding, ad-
journed last Thursday after two
weeks term. They rendered thirteen
decisions, disposing of several cases
that have been before the courts for
number of years.
This is the first official visit of
Judge Sutherlin to our city in his
new capacity, and the universal YER
dict is that the ermine so a;propri-
ately worn by Judge A. Is. George for
the last eight years has descended
upon worthy and efficient shoulders.
That hat,lci scared veteran. Judge
Noncure, SO well and faYurably
known has a worthy associate in
Judge Suthcrljn. and the rights of
litigants are secure in the hands of
these eminent juristS -NHtchitoches
Enterprise
The Progress., 1893-05-06

There is considerable complaint
about the scarcity of cotton seed.
There has been considerable sick
ness about town for the past week.
The cold weather which has pre-
vailed of late has had bad effect
upon the growing crops Corn is
yellow AMI looking decidedly m
healthy The growing cotton is dy-
ing aud in many places the stand has
been destroyed and replanting will
be necessary. There is a general
scarcity of cotton seed for replanting
and some will be unable to replant
for the reason that they will be un-
able to procure seed. The cold
weather and heavy rains have made
the crop outlook unfavorable. Guar
dian-Journal.
The Progress., 1893-05-06
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION

The Southern Baptist Convention
will be held at Nashville, Tenn, May
IL to IS. For this occasion the Tex
as and Pacific railway Will sell tickets
at the rate of one first-class limited
fare for round trip. on May Q, 10, IL
and IL Good for return passage
May %. For further information,
apply at ticket Office.
The Progress., 1893-05-06
PRESS ECHOES.
ITEMS OF INTEREST CLIPPED FROM
OUR EXCHANGES.

North Louisiana certainly has
strong claims to one of the United
States senators, and when the Legis-
lature assemblies again, this section
may be able to make it's claims heard
and needed. We shOul | Unite upon
some strong man and stand by him
until he is elected. Guardian our
nal.
Blanchard is the man for us to
unite on. He is the strongest
and the best equipped for the posi-
ton.