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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
TRICKS OF THE TRADES,

How to "Deacon" Apples at Both Ends o.
the Market Barrels.
Apples are apples this year." re
marked Uncle Dave, as the four old
timers again met to crack chestnuts
"Yes, boys, dear is the word.
priced barrel of Baldwins tht:
morning, and 81 was asked. bought
the barrel, and had 1t sent to The
house. 1t was a stiff price, but theJ
were good apples"
"How do you know that?" queried
old Bob.
"Why, had the man open the
barrel, and could see myself"
"Still, the barrel may have beer
deaconed," remarked old Bob.
'Deaconed,' repeated Uncle
Dave; what does that mean?"
"I'll tell you," said old Bob ~Iu
preparing and putting up apples fol
market, the practice of ueaconine,
as 1t is called, is very extensively fol.
lowed, that it means the topping of
Of barrel of the fruit with the best
and largest specimens. 1t is said the
term 'deaconing' originated in the
fact that some one holding the office
Of deacon In some church somewhere
In New England had distinguished
himself by adopting this system In
putting up his apples for market.
"At first the practice was to 'dea-
con- the apples at one end of the bar
rel only, but an incident led to an
improvement. A dealer in Maine
town, who understood the trick, at
one time sold barrel of apples to q
customer and recommended them as
the choicest grown. In due time
the barrel was opened and found to
contain very inferior quality; where
upon the customer, feeling that he
had been imposed upon, made COM
plaint to the seller, who very coolly
observed that he must have opened
the barrel at the wrong end. This
experience, however, made him more
careful in putting up his apples In
stead of deaconlng' the barrels ut
one end he 'deaconed' them at both
ends. Boston Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
Causes Of Diphtheri ria.

Weather which is at once cold and
wet favors the occurrence of diph.
liberia as OF other throat disorders.
In England diphtherla is most pre-.
valent on the eastern coast OF the
island and In the mountains of Wales.
The eastern coast Is most subject to
cold storms. "Sore throats" are very
common in both these districts.
While In this country the geo.
graphical distribution of diphtheria
has perhaps not been studied so close.
ly as in Great Britain, there is no
doubt that like conditions effect like
results.
In the hill country OF Wales many
of the houses are built on, or rather
into, the hillsides, and SO are con.
stantly damp. Sore throats are the
rule with the Inhabitants of such
dwellings; when diphtheria breaks
out among them it spreads rapidly.
Diphtheria seems to attack With
most readiness throats that ale al.
ready ailing. Indeed, some excellent
authorities are of the opinion that il
never developes upon healthy tonsils
The great Importance OF avoiding
sore throats is evident
In many of the larger English
towns, where millions of pounds have
Oeen expended in improving the
water supply and drainage, with D
consequent great reduction in typhoid
fever, diphtheria has steadily In.
creased.
School-rooms, especially those in
which children are crowded, are re.
garded by some high authorities as
,ne of the principal means Of spread.
ing the infection of diphtheria
Gases are cited in which schools have
oeen closed to prevent the spread OF
the disease only to have it break out
again on their being reopened.
There seems to be no doubt that
children with acute attacks OF sore
throat should be excused from at
tending school, no matter what the
nature of the attack may be.
Teachers, especially during the pre-.
valence of diphtheria, are to be com.
mended IL, IN the exercise OF their
authority, they excuse from school a
pupil so affected, since the dreaded
disease may be masked under an ap.
parently trivial sore throat
Cows, cats, and possibly other do.
nestle animals, have been shown to
suffer from diphtheria, though cases
of infection from such sources are
doubtless rare.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
A CUP OF wEIL-MADE TEA.

There are few "pick-me-ups" equal
in potency and pleasant effects to a
cup of well-made tea; few things that
will SO put to flight "the tired feel
ing" millions of brain-workers are
familiar with; per contra, there are
few more injurious compounds put in
to human stomachs than the long
stepped decoctions, replete with
astringent tannin, that the average
Hibernian charwoman imbibes in
boundless quantities. What is we'll
made tea? To begin, the tea itself
must be good; and then the making
of it in heated pot with freshly
boiled water, standing just long
enough-that is fine art that Gun be
acquired, but only by patience and
persevering study. New York indie.
pendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
THE OLD MILL HORSE,

The old mill horse! The blind mill horse
See him plod his daily course,
ToiIing. moillng, weary worn,
Hopeless, heartless, and forlornl
Old blind horse! Tread the language
Ofthy footsteps, sad and slow;
Nay, thy stony eye discourseth
All the eloquence of woe!
youth" it says, ~ once was active
Swift and joyous, proud and gay;
Mark me now, all faint and feeble,
In the evening of my day."
In the rough and haggard semblance
Wisdom speaketh unto thee;
What is youth. or grace, or beauty,
Read OF them the destiny
Maiden, marx the chase's glory,
Idol of the sporting throng.
Deaf and blind, and lame and aged,
Drag this burdened beam along!
Man, behold the ills that wait thee,
See the end OF natures strife;
What are power, fame and glory,
But the vanities of life?
Vain are all thy pomps and pageants,
Vainer those they oft adorn;
Come and read of time the moral,
In this broken, dropping form!
Age, behold In him thy likeness,
Toiling on in want and care;
Of him learn to bear In silence
Misery and grim despair!
Mark him mute beneath fate's lashes.
Patient and enduring still
Dragging out life's wretched remnant
In dark and dreary mill
The old mill horse! The blind mill horse
See him plod lifes dusty course.
Mute and patient in despair,
Waiting death to end his care.
Robert W. Hume.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
RECIPES.

Gingerbread-Two pounds -four,
one-half pound Of butter, one pint
molasses. one-fourth pound sugar, one
ounce ginger, one-half teaspoonful of
cream of tartar.
Fried Chicken Dressing-Take q halt
gallon of cold bread. Moisten with
gravy from the cooking chicken, throw
in handful of powdered sage, tea
spoonful of pepper and a little salt.
Mix well, working it like bread and
roll out in small cakes, dip in flour
and fry in lard.
Honey Comb Pudding-One cup of
-four, one cup of sugar mixed with
the -four, one cup of milk, two cups
of molasses, eight eggs. Beat the eggs
and pour them into the molasses
Measure one cup of hutter, then melt
it and add it to the molasses. A tea
spoonful of soda dissolved in a little
of the milk should be added the last
thing. Bake three-quarters of an
hour. Serve with sauce.
Fried Beets-Boil few beets until
tender, then cut them in thin, long
pieces. Put them in stew pan with
teaspoonful Of vinegar, the juice of
one lemon, a pinch of sugar, very
little grated nutmeg, salt and pepper
and two tablespoonfuls of soup stock
or fresh butter. Put the sauce pan
on the back of the range and let it
simmer half an hour, stirring occa-
sionally. Boiling the beets in soup is
an Improvement.
Dried Beef Creamed d-Chip the beef
in small, thin slices, or, if bought al
ready cut, pick it apart in small
pieces, and carefully remove all fat
and stringy pieces. Put tablespoon.
full of butter into small saucepan
when hot add the beef and frizzle for
four or Ave minutes, stirring con.
stantly. Then add cup of milk, into
which has been stirred level table,
spoonful of cornstarch; let it boil up
rasil it thickens sufio3antly and serve.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

SEVERE ENPOSURE

Often results in colds, fevers, rheumatism,
neuralgia and kindred arrangements We
do not catch cold " If we are in good condi-
tion. II the liver is active, and the system
in consequence doing its duty, we live In full
health and enjoy life Grain or shine" To
break up a cold there's nothing 80 valuable
as DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They keep
the whole system regulated In a perfectly
natural way. If we do not feel happy, IL we
worry and grumble, If we are morbid, if the
days seem dreary and long, il the weather is
bad, if things go awry, it Is the liver which
is at fault 1t is generally torpid" A
common sense way is to take DR.. Pierce's
take insufficient exercise, by means of which
our tissue-changes become indolent and In
complete. Be comfortable-you are COM
Portable when well. You'll be well when you
have taken Pleasant Pellets"
No Constipation follows their use. Put
up. sealed in glass always fresh and re-
liable.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
TO CLEAN SILVER,

To clean silver first wash or remove
all the grease from the silver, then
rub with wooden cloth wet with am.
monia and whiting, and polish on the
chased and filigree parts with tooth.
brush. This whiting is wet with am.
monia, and made into cakes or boxes,
and agents are around selling it for
fifty cents box, that, the probability
is, cost them ten cents. 1t is good to
clean glass windows and all kinds of
glassware with. New York Advertiser.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
1892.

A bright, fresh morning, with few
white clouds scattered about the
heavens, the better to enhance the
blueness of the sky beyond. A happy
spring breeze dashing round corners,
and playing the very mischief with
silk hats and dainty skirts, whistling
through telegraph wires and covering
the harbor with coating of continu-
GUS white foam. A morning on which
to feel thankful for existence.
1t is easily seen that something un-
usual is affecting the inhabitants of
Potts Point, that fashionable suburb
of luxurious Sydney.
At st. Mary's Church door I find a
large crowd assembled. representing
all ranks of society, and, for the first
time, obtain some dim idea of the
event I an about to witness. In order
to make doubly sure ! question an
ancient lady whose dress suggests con-
nection with some charitable institu-
tion.
At first she seems inclined to treat
my thirst for information with con-
tempt, but finally desire for gossip
overcomes her reticence, and she con-
desoends to tell me all in one breath
that "This ere is to be the weddin' O.
Miss Athelwood; not but that 'er
name amt Athelwood, but Kel-
larey. -'Er as 'dow'd the aims 'ouses
down the which times bein'
bad an lone widder as ad no husband
an whose son is doin' lis last stretch,
bein' as innocent as a babe unborn.
An rheumatic bein' that bad, she
could course, only she wouldn't. And
Miss O'Sullivan, as lives in No. O.,
said as 'ow Miss Athelwood was worth
we'll nigh 'alf million of money if fshe
was worth penny-not but that she
shouldn't be, seein' as 'ow she had
been born on the gold diggin's, and
every one knowed them was good
times. And prettier and better lady
never stepped, begin r pardon for
sayin' So"
The old woman, once started, was
hard to stop. But was interested in
Miss Athelwood, so ventured ON in
qulry as to her parentage,
"Ahl we'll may yer say that; not
but what yer mightn't understand,
seein' as 'ow ye're stranger in these
parts. The poor, young dear never
'ad no father to know but Mr.. Athel-
wood, the lawyer. card tell she was
Just fetched up from thcm gold fields
by q feller called Kellarey-a miner
chap, who give 'er to Mr.. Athelwood
along of fortune which he said was
'er's. That's twenty year or more
now-the same year as my good man
was took by the perlice for the Orange
bushrangin' case, an i'm not never so
much as 'avin' 'alfpenny of the
money, but"
stopped the dear old lady's family
history by asking whom Miss Athel.
wood was about to marry. As I put
the question, an old and villainously
dirty swagman placed his roll OF
blankets down at the church door and
pushed his way toward us.
I'm beggin' yer pardon" my old
lady went on. "Miss Athelwood's s
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16


PEELED to admit that. They fight any
how and everywhere, under tables and
under chairs-while the lamps flare,
the dogs bark, and the crowd expresses
it's admiration in language full of
picturesque detail.
''Kangaroo Jack" tires after the
twenty-sixth round, and his friends
carry him to his tent minus one eye
and plus concussion of the braip.
Then, when ''Dog" Kellarey Counts
his broken fingers every one suddenly
remembers the unguarded state of his
tent and vanishes into the darkness,
not to reappear until the sound of the
coach horn is heard on Portugee Hill.
The arrival of the weekly coach,
bearing her Majesty's mails, is an oc-
casion of great Importance, and ranks
even before New Finds or Warden's 3
decisions.
About IL o'clock the coach creaks
and groans up the street, to pull up
before the flaming lights of the "Jolly
Diggers." It is curious, numbering
old construction riding on leather
springs, and drawn by fve strong
horses-a sort of badly brought-up
CROSS between an antique mourning
coach and dilapidated Indian ghari.
The driver, to whom is intrusted the
lives and hereafters of the half dozen
passengers, travels the $40 miles be.
tween the gold fields and civilization
twice weekly, and is always prefer.
naturally thirsty. Custom. however,
forbids his leaving the box before he
has seen his horses embarrassed and
led away, and exchanged the usual
pleasantries with his own particular
admirers. When in due time he does
descend, passengers, diggers, loafers
and dogs escort him into tie hotel
and in half an hour the excitement is
over.
On this occasion, however, it was
destined to last longer; "Dog" Kel-
larey, advancing, invites the driver to
take refreshment.
After complying with the request,
that individual goes out to the vehi.
Gle, to return with bundle. Then,
unwrapping the shawls, he places on
the table baby girl. She cannot be
more than two years old and is fast
asleep, her little head and its pretty
curls pillowed on one tiny arm.
Everyone presses round to look,
with the exception of "Dog" Kellarey,
who has no curiosity in the matter of
babies. Then questions pour in thick
and fast: "Whose is it?" "Where'd
ye get the kid, matey?" "Whose
youngster is it, Bill?" etc.
Any other man would be bewildered
no so Bill Burns. He says slowly
and solemnly, as if aware ofhis unique
Importance, "For Dog Kellareyl"
"Whatl" shouts that gentleman,
"that's lie, you Bill Who says the
kids for me?"
II dol" replies the driver. "Poll
Waites, of Wild Dog, showed itaboard
along with its duds for yer. The lit.
tie 'un's father pegged out on Satur-
day-'Flash Dick of Wild Dog
Creek. rs last words was, Sen the
kid to my old mate "Dog" Kellarey :
an go fetched it along, an the pas
sengers made up the fare among 'em,
SO there's nothin' to pay-there
"Old Dick pegged out |" the "Dog"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

mumbles slowly-"old Dick pegged
out an sent is kid to mel"
The crowd is 30 tickled with the idea
that it ventures upon laugh.
The laugh decides him, and step
ping up alongside the sleeping child
he sings out: ''The kids mine, an
the man as laughs agin' 'er laughs
agin' me. Now let's see i'm as is game
to grin I"
He has evidently gone home, for no
one answers.
Sunday morning, and "Dog" Kel-
larey's claim is thu centre of attrac-
ton. The Little Arrival of the pre-
vious night, plays about the tent door.
The "Dog," fearing harm to her from
his crowd of visitors, carefully defines
| his boundary, and threatens dire pen
| alties on the head of any man who
| crosses it.
News, news great and glorious
| news!
News which runs like wildfire
through the Field, which flies from
tent to tent--from the police cells on
the Hill to Dutch Joe's across the
Flat, past the Eureka, down to the
Day dawn--never stopping until every
one has heard it.
Dog Kellarey's proverbial bad
| luck has tnrned at last--he has hot
toned on the Lead, the new claim has
turned up trumps with vengeance.
1t is full of gold--specks, specimens
and nuggets. Not nuggets as small as
peas, but large as teacups. Not here
and there, but in a big deep lead, a
fortune at every drive of the pick.
The Luck-penny, who has been
sleeping in the shadow of the tent,
watches, and chuckles at piece OF
glittering mica. In his excitement
the "Dog" sings out:
''Boys tits 'er as done it; there's
the lass that brought me luck!"
Three p. m. More excitement!
A nugget weighing fifty pounds
The monster of the Field, q wonder of
the country, and fortune to its
finder.
Picks and shovels are thrown down,
the roar of cradles and sluice-boxes
stops as if by magic, and the excited
crowd starts at run for the Claim.
On their arrival "Dog" Kellary says
nothing, Lut for the second time he
carefully points out his boundary. He
places his revolver ON the cradle,
ready to his hand, and, bless you the
crowd understands what he means by
that.
The Luck-penny sucks her thumb
and crows contentedly; womanlike,
she knows she is the centre of attrac.
tion.
When the last visitor has departed
the "Dog" picks her up, and says,
emphatically:
"Kinchin It's you as brought the
luck to the old man. Now, look here,
three parts of that claim belongs to
you. it does!'' D..
And he meant it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

ONE Of the bellies of Waterbury has
Joined the Salvation army. This will
effectually wind up her Waterbury
social career.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

SHE-"But how can you think I'm
pretty when my nose turns up so?"
He-"Well, all l have to say is that
1t shows mighty poor taste In backing
away from such lovely mouth. -
Standard.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

DR.. Kilmer's SwAMP-RooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Labratory yBlnghampton, NY.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

THE smaller woman traveller is.
as rule, the larger the satchel she
carries
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
Hard for the NeIgnpors.

During the present financial crisi.
1t is probable that a great deal OF
charity has been as badly misdirect-
ed as was that Of charitably dis
posed young woman in Providence
who is noted for her novel ways OF
helping the needy.
al have such pity for these pool
street musicians!" she said one day.
Il pay one old Italian forty cents a
week regularly. He plays in the
yard every Thursday afternoon"
"But that must be hard. To be al.
ways on hand-and the noise must
be tedious" said a somewhat nervous
friend
"Oh, no." was the complacent re-
ply; "the maid has to attend to that;
and as for the music, l don't hear It.,
Tor Thursday is my afternoon at the
.lnhn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

THERE Is no entry or postnumous
charities on the credit side Of the
recording angels ledger.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
THE LUCK PENNY.
1872.

ATURDAY night on
an Australian gold
field. The bar oi
the "Jolly Diggers''
is crowded.
News has gone
abroad that "Dog''
X 9 llarey b a E
broken out again
and as he always
takes care to have
his little bouts re.
membered q crowd
soon collects.
On this particu.
lar Saturday he has
set himself to try
conclusions W it b
kangaroo Jack, u
of the Midas Claim.
1t is q gorgeous
struggle-even old
w al Ley 9 d Bill,
W h o is Q xac t.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

Karls Glover Root the great blood purifier,
gives freshness and clearness to the complex
Ion and cures constipation, % Cts, 80 cts, 81.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price, rs cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-16
WE WILL MIL POSTPAID
. fne Panel Picture. entitled
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In exchange for IL Large Lion
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pay postage. Write for list Of
our other fine premiums, includ,
Ing books, n knife, game, eto.
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40 Huron St., TOLEDO. oH1o.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-26
IApe-Herald.I


 It always affords public journal pleas- ure 10 testify to merit where it is de- served. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the AGE II ERALD joins with its brethren of the press in tes- flying to the merit, skill and reliability of Dr. O. T. Dozier, principal of the Southern Medical dispeDsary of this city. Dr. Dozter has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use fulness, and to the esteem In which he is held by our best citizens. Ills long record and approved abilities entitle him 10 the proud distinc tion of standing at "the head of his profession.
 Daily News, Birmin gham.
 pr. Dozer, the head of the institution, is a physician and surgeon Of education, skill and experience, a man of culture and high literary attachments and a gen. tleman, respected by all who know him. Hecan be relied on in all matters pertain ing to his profession.
 The News commends him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Weekly Mirror, Selma.
 The doctor is highly recommended by the press of the State as being reliable practitioner.
 BY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INSTINCT. There is probably not a more highly educated physician in this section than Dr. o. T. Dozier. He is a specialist of 
 many years experience and successful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession and for unusual scientific attainments.
 Masonic Guide.i
 Ir. lozler comes rom family ot prominent physicians, and with his full Store of medical knowledge, and his va. lied and large experience in his profes- sion. Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to n "A ner.
 Dr. Dozier's reputation as specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the South. Dr. DoZier IS not only an eminent physician, but a brilliant writer and poet. His work in this line has been compared to that of the late Father Ryan, the poet priest
 Labor Auvocate.
 Ir. IoZier bears the reputation oi being ope of the most successful practitioners in the South. personal acquaintance with the pri n cipal warrants the Labor AdSo- cate in giving the Institution the warm est recommendation 10 it's every reader.
 lBessemer Journai.l
 Ir. IozieI's reputation is brilliant enc. He is specialist of nearly twenty years experience in active practice, andi5 strictly reliable, and hes the confdenceof tie public and the Endorsement of the press. The doctor is distinguished grad. uate in every department of medical science and his success with patients is wonderful.
 Birmingham Argus.l
 Jlelelaiicn 10 practical science in medi- and bis universal success Tn the treat nent of chronic cases defines the position ct Dr. 0. T. Dozier as one indispensable to Birmingham.
 I4liiuEoe Herald. Rome, Ga.
 file Herald learns with much satisiac. ton that Dr. o. T. Dozier is meeting with erest success ID Birmingham, where he is at the head of tke Southern Medical Dis rensary Company. The doctor is well