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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
Money In Canaries.

For more than a century the breed
OF canaries has been q thriving indus
try In parts of Germany. In 1850 the
German dealers began to ship the
birds to New York, and then to South
America and Australia. The profits
are small, but the industry is god
send to the poor, who make the small
wooden cages. 1t is estimated that
about $50, 900 canary birds are raised
every year in Germany. The most
important market is the United States,
which take about 100, 900 birds per
annum' When the birds are shipped
10 TINS country they are always accom-
panied by an attendant. On the re-
turh voyage these attendants take
American birds and animals to Europe.
-f<icago Herald,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
WISE WORDS.

Self-conceit is ore of the first gods
men worship.
The party who refuses to forgive is
the one who is wrong.
The only way to have constant peace
is to have constant trust.
There is hope for the man who is
conscious of his own faults.
The only thing that keeps stingy
man from stealing is the risk of the
thing.
Love and hope always live together.
Kill hope, and love will bring it to life
again.
1t will be time wasted to undertake
to preach any higher than your own
experience.
1t will not help your own crop any
to throw stones at your neighbor 8
truck patch.
Many n mans religion, if boiled
down, would be found to be nothing
more than notion.
One reason why some men do not
have better wives is because they are
such poor husbands.
The sun keeps right on shining, no
matter how much men have to say
about its black spots.
The man who has kind word for
everybody will not need brass band
to draw mourners to his funeral.
1t is about as wise to sit on the limb
of tree and saw it off, as it is to worry
about things we cannot help.-Ram's
Horn,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

ExclaIms the London illustrated
News; What an admirable place fol-
chevaliers of industry of all kinds
must Tunis be! A lady having had (
dream there that whoever drank ot
the water in her cistern would escape
cholera, 20, 900 people passed through
her premises (at penny head in a
couple of days. o, Santa Simplicitas I
what town that must be for the con,
fidence trick and all the other little
swindles that have fallen under suspi.
cion elsewhere! What place, if not
to dream of, TO dream in
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

If any sanguine prophet ten years
ngo had predicted that early in the last
decade of this century the world would
zee a railroad on the Congo built by
the natives of the country, muses. the
San Francisco Chronicle, he would
have been set down as Il wilder crank
than Virgins, of Montreal, who
figures ont when the cyclone will
smite the Western prairie. At first
the railroad contractors had great
difficulty to secure laborers, as the
native would have nothing to do with
the work. Now, however, they have
begun to take an interest in the enter.
PRISE and scores every day gather
about the newly-graded road-bed AM
work for nothing at laying rnils
Savage Africa will soon disappear from
the maps as completely as the great
American desert if this work goes on
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05


The sudden fall of the iron roof Of
the railroad station at Dover, in Enc.
land, carries with it lesson to our
IRON bridge constructors, and espeei.
ally to the management of the elevated
railroad system OF this city, remarks
the New York Tribune. The roof in
question was old, having been CON
strueted some thirty years ago, and,
Notwithstanding repeated coverings of
paint and Of other protective ma
terial, 1t seems that the metal was
eaten away to such an extent bv rust
that 1t ended by falling of its own ac.
cord and without the slightest warn
ing II remains to be seen how long
the iron girders of our elevated rail.
road system aud the steel cables of tho
Brooklyn Bridge will be able to with.
stand the wear and tear and vibration
as well as the atmospheric influences
to which they are subjected.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
a LOVE SONG.

When the summer was bright, love,
And the world was fair and free,
And the soft moon shone at night, love,
Over tho restless sea,
You came with wondrous charm, love,
On happy summer day,
And with never thought of harm, loyo,
You stole my heart away.
The summer days are dead, love,
And the world is white and chill,
And the moon is pale and cold, love.
And the birds sweet songs are still
But deep in my heart o-lay, lovci
Burns hopes undying gleamj
And hidden safely away, love,
Is the summers bissful dream.
Nay H. Taylor in Munsey's Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
HOW SHE HELPED HIM.

He had been for some time trying
to get his courage up to the proposing
point, but had not yet succeeded.
During his call one evening, the con-
versation turned upon fraternal insur-
ance companies, in which he was in
terested.
Tell me, said she, "can any one
become member?"
'Any one who is acceptable, an
swered he; and then, sudden thought
occurring to him, he added: "You
see, it is like other things; you must
be accepted first, and then"
''But, no, she shyly interrupted;
isn't it different in that if you are &C.
copied you become brother?"
The cards are now out.-Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

y In area Australia equals the United
States. According to the census of
1891 Australia contains 3,O75, 23S
square miles and population of 3,
SOl, $50. This population is strongly
British. Especially is this true of the
religious profession. The sects are
all slips from the English planting
the Church of England, the Presby-
terians, the Methodists, the Baptists,
the Congregationalists. The Luther
ans are an exception. OF the ,, G9S,
629 Protestants more than half belong
to the Church of England.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

what is supposed to be the only
frostless belt in the United States lies
between the city of Los Angeles and
the Pacific Ocean. 1t traverses tho
foothills of the Cahuenga RANCE and
has an elevation of between two and
four hundred feet. In breadth IL 10
perhaps three miles. The waters of
the Pacific are visible from it, and the
proximity of the ocean has, of course,
something to do with banishing frosts.
During the winter season this tract
produces tomatoes, peas, beans, and
other tender vegetables, and there the
lemon hourishes, tree that is Pc
cuharly susceptible to cold. Tropical
trees may be also cultivated with suc-
coSs' ana IN connection with this fact
1t is interesting to know that n mart of
the favored territory has been ecouirod
hyLos Angeles for park purposes, and
It is only a question of time when tho
'ity will have the unique distinction
of possessing the only tropical pnrl, in
the United States, Strange to say,
only the midway region OF tho Ca.
Hucnga range il free from frost, tho,
lower part Of the valley being occa.
Iionally visited.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
ON HIS MIND,

Blaggins is one of the men who
speak disrespectfully of eminent peo.
pie. A great pianist was pointed out
to him recently, with the remark:
''Do you note the weary expression
of his face? He seems to have great
deal on his mind, doesn't he?"
ga great deal on his mind?" re-
peated Blaggins scornfully; "oh, yes,
you mean hair. Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
so TENDER HEARTED.

She sat down with the fierce light OF
controversy shining in her eyes.
''What'sthe reason you think women
should not be allowed to vote? ?" she
aggressively inquired.
81 don't object to the single woman
voting" he answered, "but think
poor married woman who has hus-
band to look after has all the trouble
on her hands she deserves. That's my
only reason"
She arose with her face in wreathed
in smiles indianapolis Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
MAUD AND MAMIE.

"Oh, say, Mamie" exclaimed Maud,
"you just ought to see Harry since he
joined the National Guard. He looks
perfectly lovely"
''He must !" rejoined Mamie raptur-
ously.
81 do 30 hope there won't be any
war p
'It would be dreadful if Harry were
to get killed"
81 wasn't thinking of that. Lots of
people go to war without getting killed.
But he'd be just certain to spoil his
clothes. Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
in all things I may follow her exam
pie. Vogue.
A FAMILIAR WEAPON.

An Irishman in France was chal-
lenged by Frenchman to fight duel,
to which he readily consented and
suggested shillelaghs.
THAT won't do" said tho second.
"As the challenged party, you have
the right to choose the arms, but chiv-
airy demands that you should decide
upon weapon with which Frenchmen
are familiar"
'Is that so ?" returned the Irishman.
'Then, begorra! we'll foight wild
guillotines. brooklyn Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

A medical journal commends the
invention or discovery of method
of treating certain diseases by doctor
in Trinidad, West Indies, but says
that "unfortunately" he is debarred
from putting it into practice in his
country owing to the scarcity of these
particular diseases there. The people
of Trinidad probably will not SEQ
where the misfortune comes in.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
NO DECEPTION ABOUT 1T.

"And when you told her she was the
prettiest woman in the world, you
think she believed you?"
"Oh, dear. no. Had she believed me
she never could have any regard for
my intellect She knew I was lying,
and also knew that I must think
good deal of her to tell such a whop-
per. boston Transcript.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

Elderly Fiance-"I hope you are
not impressed by the silly sentimen-
talists who hold that because you've
married once you ought not to marry
again?"
Pretty Widow-"Don't let that
worry you, dear. I've no such prein-
dice. My own dear mother was mar
ried three times, and only hope that
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
WHY INDEED 2

The celebrated Signora Howlinski
was in the middle of her solo when
little Johnny Fizzletop, referring to
the conductor of the orchestra, asked ::
''Why does that man hit at the woman
with his stick? %
''He is not hitting at her. Keep
quiet"
''Well, then, what does she holler so
for?"-Yankee Blade.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
LIES MOST SERIOUS ILLNESS.

MIR. Fainte-"Miss Rosalie, under
stand that you have been attending
the lectures on "How to Treat Ordi-
uary Illnesses?"
She-"Yes.
He drawing nearer)-"Can-can
you tell me what you would do for
broken heart?"-Vogue.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
TOO MUCH ON HER MIND.

How long have we been engaged,
George?" she asked.
why since last August" he ans
wered.
81 couldn't tell whether it was
August or June" she replied. "You
see keep getting you and Freddie
Smlkens mixed New York Mercury.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
VAST POSSIBILITIES IN THAT DIRECTION.

He-"What disagreeab)e things that
Miss Smarte can say heard her say,
after the party last night, she was sur
prised that l had made such fool of
myself.
She-"Oh, wouldn't mind. She
never would have said it had she
known you thoroughly" - Boston
Transcript.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
A HORSE THIEF.
DY ALICE MACGowAN.

RACE PENDLE-
TON rode into
the ranch, jump.
ed lightly down
from her pony,
and shouted once
or twice, thereby
discovering that
there was nobody
ON the place, even
ldFelipa having
thought well to
give herself n
holiday while her
young mistress
was away.
50 Grace I'M
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
WILLING TO ACCOMMODATE.

II should like to know when you
are going to pay that bill? 1 can't
come here every day in the week."
What day would suit you best2'
Saturday"
- Very well, then. you may call every
Saturday"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

The Coal Man-Free For All-Put
Him Off-Life's Most Serious ILL
ness, Etc, Etc.
In winters frosty atmosphere,
Against the scales he leans
Untiringly, his place Is there,
Discussing weighs and means.
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
A COMPARISON,

Swell of the Period-"Oh! Doctor.
l have sent for you, certainly; but I
must confess l have not the slightest
faith In modern medical science"
Doctor-"Oh that doesn't matter
IN the least. You see, mule has no
faith in the veterinary surgeon, and
yet he cures him all the same. ."-Tog-
liche Rundschau.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
FASHIONS PENALTY,

Customer-"Was it because your
business was SO dull that you dis
charged half your help?"
Drygoods Dealer - "Not at all.
The saleswomen wore such big sleeves,
you know, that we had to reduce the
force one-half or enlarge the shop. -
Boston Transcript.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

Tt is stated by authorities in naval
architecture that a steel vessel can
carry twenty per cent. more than an
iron ship.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

Poet (enthusiastically)-"Yes say
with one of old. Let me write the
songs of Nation, and l care not who
makes their laws"
Practical Friend-"Well, who's him
dering you. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
NO REMEDY.

Il don't believe you will ever marry
her. She has postponed the wedding
seven times already"
II know it, and haven't even the
power to apply eloture. Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05
A CLEAR CASE,

Arrival (at l a. m.)-"Can I sleep
here all night?"
Clerk-"No, SIR"
Arrival-"Whats the matter ?
House full?"
Clerk-"No, sir; it's l o'clock in
the morning"
Arrival-"Oh, all !'--Detroit Free
Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-02-05

Ed (the bill collector)-'1'm one of
the most popular men in town"
Ned-"Why do you think that?"
Ed-"Wherever go, I'm always
asked to call again. Chicago Rec
ord.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11


vi all our pleasure excursions those TO
the Waikiki beach for bathing by moon
light were the most pleasant. and the
requirements in costume were much the
same as at Long Branch. Back in the
secluded districts. however, the natives
of both sexes took to the water without
the formality Of putting on suits.
The Kanakas are described by scientists
as belonging to the Polynesian branch
of the Malay race" which means, take
it, that they are Malays modified by long
residence among many islands" tpolu
nesia). and therefore swimming is about
as natural to them as walking to us
Brigham Young told me just before !
left Salt Lake City that they were like
the American Indians of
the ancient Israelites who had "back-
shdden" and been cursed and turned
dark accordingly II so, they have slid
den back a great d""l further than they
are ever likely to- forward again.
And this makes IL i,ting to close with
a few words on the political question
This is not the first time by several that
Hawaii has in a measure been revo-
lutionized. From 1880 or thereabouts
to ls43 it was sharply contended for by
various powers. In 1889 the French
compelled King Kamehameha III to pay
a large sum in gold and held the king
dom in duress till it was done. The
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11

''An, doctor, doctorI' she cried, shak-
ing her forefnger with CLEAN of her
white teeth. "You must live up to your
principles-you must give your daugh-
tiers the same liberty as You advocate for
other women.
Liberty. madam. certainly! But this
approaches 70 license.
1.-The same law for all, my frierd."
She tapped him refrovingly on the arm
with her sunshade. When you were 20.
YOUR father did not, presume. object to
YOUR learning chemistry or playing a
musical instrument. You would have
thought it tyranny if he had"
But there is such sudden chance in
them both"
"Yes. / have noticed that they have
been very enthusiastic lately in the cause
of liberty. OF all my disciples | think
that they promise to be the most devoted
and consistent, which is the more natu-
raj since their father is one of our most
trusted champions
The doctor gave twitch of impatience
Il seem to have lost all authority" he
cried.
No. no, my dear friend They are a
little exuberant at having broken the
trammels of custom. That is all"
You cannot think what have had to
put up with, madam. 1t has been a
dreadful experience Last night, after /
had extinguished the candle in my bed
room, placed my foot upon something
smooth and hard, which scuttled from
under me. Imagine my horror! / lit
the gas and came upon well known tor
toise which Clara has thought fit to in
troduce into the house. call it filthy
custom to have such pets"
Mrs. Westmacott dropped him little
courtesy. Thank you, sir" said she.
'That is nice little side hit at my poor
Eliza"
Il give you my word that l had for
gotten about her." cried the doctor, flush
ing. lone such pet may no doubt be
endured, but two are more than can
bear. Ida has monkey which lives on
creature. 1t will remain absolutely mo-
tionless until it sees that You have for
gotten its presence. and then it will sud-
denly bound from picture to picture all
round the walls and end by swinging
down on the bellrope and jumping onto
the top of your head. At breakfast it
stole a poached egg and daubed it all
over the door handle. Ida calls these
outrages amusing tricks"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11
A Ruined Wedding Cake.


An English gentleman residing in
Calcutta brought an action against u
firm of Paris pastry cooks and confec-
tioners under rather interesting circum
stances. The plaintiff was about to be
married and ordered what has been call
ed phenomenal wedding cake from
the defendants. A sum of S12O was
paid down for the cake on delivery.
The colossal and expensive article of
confectionery was packed by the plain
tiff's order, and he took it with him to
Calcutta. On opening the case contain
ing the cake when he arrived in India.
the Englishman found that he had lit
orally nothing but shapeless mass of
crumbs. The splendid gateau had been
hopelessly bruised and broken during
the voyage.
An action was then brought against
the Paris firm for sum of $135. which
included, besides the price paid for the
cake, the cost of packing and transport.
The defendants maintained before the
Paris tribunal of commerce that they
had no more responsibility after they
had delivered over the cake to the per-
son who ordered It, 1t was true that
they recommended a packer. but that
expert acted under the orders of another
individual, who had been selected by the
plaintiff to superintend the operation.
The tribunal decided in favor of the de-
PENDANTS. Louis Globe Democrat.
sure preventive OF DIsease.
The Duchess of Edinburgh is the hap
py possessor-from the Russian and su-
perstitious point of view-of two genu-
inc bezoar stones. one of which was left
to her by her imperial father and the
other by her aunt. The beZOar stone is
cut from very rare animal and is re-
garded as sure preserver of health and
happiness.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11
GRAINS OF GOLD.

Doing good is better occupation than
doing good.
The man who never thinks is drifting
toward destruction.
There are a great many cheerful Civ
ers-giyers of advice.
Are you trying to keep the promises
made to loved ones in heaven?
There are two sides to every question,
but bigotry never sees but one.
Some men wait for opportunities, but
others go to work and make them.
The best preparation for doing great
things is to be faithful in little ones.
Irresolute people let their soup get
cold between the plate and the mouth.
If love could have her way, there
would never be another tear shed on
earth.
The greatest blockhead is the one
whose mistakes never teach him any
thing.
The man who has the courage to ad-
NIT that be has been in the wrong is not
coward.
If we could only know how much peo-
pie have suffered, how easy it would be
to love them.
The world was made before some peo-
pie, but to hear them talk you would
never know it.
A philosopher is man who does not
try tn arpne with others until he knows
he can down them.
Cheerfulness is an excellent wearing
quality 1t has been called the bright
weather of the heart.
1t it will not do to think that because
we have overcome great temptations, it
is not worth while to guard against lit
tie ones.
Let your charitable gifts be anony-
nous gifts. These have the double ad-
vantage of suppressing at once ingrati-
tude and abuse.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. r. Alex
andPr, pastor. Public worship every Sabbath
morning and evening; sabbath school 800 a. m. /;
{Oung people society of Christian EndeayOr, Sun
'iay evenings; general prayer meeting, Wednesday
-vening. Strangers welcome to all services
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rev.
iarvey Webb pastor. sabbath preaching, 1890
\. H.: p. m.; young peoples meeting. Monday
venings; general prayer meeting, Wednesday eve
In.-s; sabbath school $50 am. strangers coz
tally invited to all services.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN N CHURCH-Rev.
Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath school, 10 a. NJ;
nuhlic worship, II a. m; weekly prayer meeting,
Friday p. m; monthly prayer meeting, last Satur
day Of each month, 2 p. m; wOman's missionary
society, last saturday Of each month, p. m. dis
rict prayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, p. M;
young women's prayer meeting, second Saturday
'ach month at the parsonage, 1p. m.