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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

lrri2eIon IN lDrOutny Kansas.
A large individual irrigation plant
In Kansas Is described as follows by q
paper in that State:
"Among the irrigation plants in
course of construction in Kansas
probably the most extensive is that
of Mr.. G. M. Munger, of Eureka,
Greenwood county. He Is construct
ing a reservoir which will cover about
$50 acres with water. This is done
by building dam >, 800 feet long and
38 feet high at its greatest height.
This, as described by the Irrigation
Farmer, will catch the storm waters
from a large area aud will be used
primarily for the irrigation of 500
acre orchard now just beginning to
bear. The water will be raised by
two compound duplex steam pumps,
the water cylinders of which are
twelve by fifteen inches. Each pump
has ten inch suction and eight inch
discharge. These pumps will ele-
vate the water to height of sixty.
fve feet, delivering 1t on the highest
part of Mr.. Munger's farm. The es-
timated cost of the plant complete
including bitches for distribution of
the water is SIS, 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
EXPERTS WITH A PISTOL
Some Wonderful Records Made by French
men-M. Bonzon's Deadly Aim.

Some Wonderful Records Made by French
men-M. Bonxon's Deadly Aim.
Target shooting with the pistol 10
practiced but little in this country
says the New York Herald. Within
the last fve years, however, it has
been taken up by some as a pastime.
Prior to the war pistol practice was
by no means uncommon, but the rife
Bupplanted the smaller weapon to a
large extent when hostilities began.
Now pistol shooting, or rather re-
volver shooting Is growing in favor
again. In France it is claimed that
there are more expert pistol shots
than In any other country. This Is
open to dispute, particularly by Amer
leans, but it is pretty safe to assert
that there is more target pistol shoot
Ing and more interest in it in France
than in any other land. At the last
annual tournament, held at the gal
lery of Gastinne Renette, II Avenue
dAntin, Paris, there was plenty of
evidence OF the Freuchmen's skill
with the pistol. The scores were
probably the best ever made in
France. These tournaments continue
about month. and are participated
In by tho best amateur pistol shots In
France. To win prize is considered
great honor At the last tourna-
ment, recently concluded the premier
prize was won by Monsieur a. Bon
zon. This gentleman is considered
to be the peer Of all the pistol shots
In Paris. His remarkable perform
snce was accomplished at distance
OF sixteen metres (ifty-two and one
half feeD and the bulI's-eye was one
and one-eiRhth inches in diameter.
For the first time in the history of
this famous gallery-the Oldest In
Europe-the use of revolvers was
permitted, and it will be source of
pride to America to know that M.
Bonzon used revolver OF American
make. 1t carried 44.caliber ball.
NJ. Bonzon fired six shots at the
target. Not only did each strike the
bulfs-eye, but each took of portion
of the carton, the small white disk
in the center. which is only three
eighths of an inch In diameter. For
this wonderful bit of marksmanship
M. Bonzon was awarded the grand
medal Of honor, prize greatly COW
eted, but seldom won. The second
prize at this tournament was won by
M. Molinie- Paget who scored forty
eight points by sending six out Of
seven bullets square into the bulls.
eye. Several competitors scored
forty-seven points The illustration,
which shows the work of M. g.
Kohn, in filing at the word Of COM
mand, gives further idea of the
prowess Of the Frenchmen with a
pistol, as does also the one showing
the steadiness of NJ. BonEon in per-
forating the target scoring fifty
points
The flrearm generally used in these
competitions is very similar in size,
shape and weight to the old dueling
pistol 1t Is breech loading, is about
ten inches long and carries a 38.cali.
ber ball. A new French powder was
tried in the last tournament and was
universally commended. 1t made
but little noise and produced scarcely
visible fugitive smoke that vanished
almost instan antaneously.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
The Potomac 10 Light Washington

The War Department has been max
ing an investigation into the feasibility
of making the great falls of the Po
tomac furnish power for the lighting
of Washington City, and the report
which has just been submitted shows
that the project is entirely practicable.
The engineer in charge of the matter
say that there is no trouble about
transmitting the power to Washing
ton; that at a reasonable cost canal
can be constructed around the falls to
a power plant below them, and at the
lowest stage of the water there is
$685. available horsepower, while
4400 horsepower .is all that is needed
at present. New Orleans Picayune,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
TELLING STORIES.
/ know OF a boy that's sleepy.

know OF a boy that's sleepy,
can tell by the nodding head,
And the eyes that cannot stay open
While the goodnight prayer is said.
and the whispered "Tell a tory,
Said in such drowsy way,
Makes me hearthe bells of Dreamland,
That ring at close Of day.
30 you want story, darlingl
What shall the story be?
OF Little Boy Blue in the haystack,
And the sheep he fails to see,
As they nibble the meadow clover
While the cows are In the corn?
o Little Boy Blue, wake up, wake up,
For the farmer blows his hornI
Or shall it be the story
OF Little Bo Peep tell,
And the sheep he lost and mourned for,
AS ii awful fate befell?
But there was no need of sorrow
For the pet that went astray,
Since, LEFT home, he came back homo
IL hiS oWu Boou time ana way.
oh, the pigs that went to market
That's the tale for me to tell
The great big pig, and the little pigs,
And the wee, wee pig as well.
Here's the big plg-what beautyi
But not half rs cunning is he
As this little tot of baby pig
That can only say "we-wet
just look at the baby, bless himi
The little rogues fast asleep,
might have stopped telling stories
When got to Little Bo Peep.
oh, little one. how love you'll
You are so dear, so fair
Here's goodnight kiss. my baby
God have you In His care
-Eben E. Rexford.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
Pretty If Not Useful

A marvel of the ceramic art is q
bureau and bedstead made at tho
factory OF an English potter as a
wedding gift for the Duke and Ouch
ess Of York. These frail pieces of
furniture are as perfect if not as USE
full as II they were made of wood.
The large mirrors are wreathed in
roses, and In their hearts, 80 that
they light the mirror at night, are
tiny electric lights.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
Ladies Have Rights.

A New orleans woman visiting As.
bury Park, N. j., writes that there is
a notice stuck up in the pavilion
there that might with profit be copied
and placed in some Of the public
places Of our city. 1t reads thus
"Tobacco squirters are requested not
to occupy this pavilion. Ladies with
neat dresses have rights which must
be respected"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
Origin OF the Strawberry.

Professor Bailey, of the Cornell
University, is reported to have made
an exhaustive investigation into the
origin Of the common strawberry, ard
finds it a modification of the straw.
berry discovered ages ago in Chilli,
South America.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

sentr added the old lady, winding
briskly away ON big ball of clouded
red and white yarn.
Miss Octavia Mockbee, black eyed
and scarlet-lipped, turned sharply
around with an impatient frown on
her shapely forehead.
IL haven't asked your consent yet p
she retorted, imperiously. "When
do, it will be time enough to refuse p
"Then You amt a-goin' to marry
him after all, Octavy?" cheerfully
commented Aunt Adaline, looking up
from the sponge pudding she was max
ing for dinner. '1'm so glad Mr..
Fothergill may be respectable, for all
we know, an then ag'in he mayn't.
But we know all about Jerome Mead
owgay, an his folks afore him. Not a
shiftless one among EN-.
can like as not the t'other one is a
wolf in sleeps clothin'," sagely COM
mented Miss Martha Phipps, who was
spending the day. SIT amt best to
take no resks, Octavy."
"But you hadn't ought to encour-
age Mr.. Fothergill so much, Ockie, -
admonished Mrs. Mockbee, with a
mollified glance at her tall grand
daughter. '1t amt right to accept
the attentions of any man without you
think
NOW, look here, grandma, and
Aunt Adaline-and you, too, Miss
Phipps!"
The black eyed beauty wheeled
around and leveled whole battery of
angry glances at her startled hearers.
'You may all keep your good advice
till it's called for / don't want it i!
I'm going to marry Ferdinand Foth-
ergill and live in the city. 1 shan't tie
myself down to a common farmer like
Jerome Meadowgay, and you needn't t
think it !"
And the offended Xantippe fouuced
out of the room, leaving her auditors
breathless with astonishment.
One hour later, sixteen year old
Margie, coming in from the barn-loft
with fiat split basket of fresh laid
eggs, met Jerome Meadowgay leaving
the house.
"Oh. Jerome, do stay to dinner p
greeted Margie, cordially. "We're
going to have rice waffies and sponge
pudding"
But Jerome gloomily shook his
head.
'Tm going away, Margie," he said
gently. 'This is the last time | shall
see you for long whiIe-perhaps for
ever"
Margie's dimpled face clouded over
like an April sky.
"Going away, Jerome! 'But-but
where?" she asked, blankly.
T-I don't know yet" hesitated
Jerome. 'Maybe to Greenland" he
added, recklessly. "But good-by, lit
tie Margie. Don't forget me, will
you? There'll be nobody else to re
member me.
But Margie. clung to his hand.
"Oh, jerome, mamma and grandma
will remember you, and SO will In'
she declared, impulsively. "And il
Cousin Octavia prefers that little dude
of Ferdinand Fothergill to you,
she'll rue it some day, see if she don't.
''But you'll write to us, won't you,
Jerome?" she pleaded, looking at him
through pair OF forget-me-not blue
eyes fringed with thick, curling lashes
"That's is, if you don't get froze up
in Gree inland" she added, obviously.
Jerome laughed in spite of his
gloomy prospects. and ray o.
warmth seemed to find its way to hii
chilled heart,
81 don't think I'll freeze, Margit
and I'll certainly write to you," ht
promised.
And releasing the mite of hand
he strobe away, while Margie hurried
into the house.
81 mustn't watch him out of sight
because it would bring bad luck, ant
maybe he would never come back,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

DR.. Kilmer's SwAMp-Roor cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free
Labratory Binghampton, NY
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
Street Bands in Germany.

Street bands are not permitted In
Germany unless they accompany pro
cessions. In Vienna the organ-grind.
ers are allowed to play only between
midday and sunset
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

L amt right, &C.
acordin' to my
idees of what's
right an what's
wrong, Octavy 7"
said Grandma
Mockbee, severe
ly. can L shan't
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

Karl's Glover Root, the great blood purifier
gives freshness and clearness to the complex
Ion and cures constipation. 25 cts, so cts, 81
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

American corset factories re present an in
vestment OF 81, 100000
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

Emperor Williams ancestors kept toll
gate several centuries ago.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
Tho True La xative Principle

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

Mount Blanc observatory, in Switz
erland, is the highest in the world.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

1T is easier to make new opportu-
mites than to find lost ones
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15
GETAWAYS CHOICE.

BY HELEN WHITNEY CLARK,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-15

"Three years since I went away. a
bachelor forlorn," laughed Jerome
Meadowgay, as he strobe along toward
the Mockbee farm and turned his
steps toward the old stile at the foot
| of the lane.
A tall figure stood in the dusky
twilight, sanity outlined against the
slowly fading crimson of the west.
"Welcome home!" called soft
voice.
Jerome sprang eagerly forward.
"Margie!" he cried.
"No, not Margie !" in pettish tones.
'Its Octayia. Don't you know me,
Jerome?" she asked then added, in
dulcet accents, "-I did not know nv
own heart when I sent you away. For
give me, Jerome, and--and let us bury
the past! !"
A soft hand was laid on his arm. and
Octavia's liquid eyes looked apparently
into his.
Jerome srut the hand coldly aside.
"The past is buried, so far as am
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16
TO THE READERS OF THE .EGIs.

On the 18th day of March, 1869, the
undersigned became permanently con-
nected with The KgiS, then called
The Southern 1Egis and Hartford
County Mtelligencer, and edited by
the late Judge Alfred W. Bateman.
AT the termination of partnership
with Judge Bateman in 1869 the sole
proprietorship of the paper passed
into the hands Of the present editor.
After this issue The 1fggis and Intel
hgencer will pass into the hands of
Mr.. Frank L. Gorrell as editor and
publisher.
In severing his editorial connection
with the paper, after thirty-two years
of unremitting toll, the undersigned
desires to express his grateful appre-
citation of the generous support ex-
tended to The 1Egis through all these
years by the good people of Hartford
county, and to thank them for their
many. acts of kind consideration for
its editor. Their kindness will remain
a pleasant memory which time can
never efface.
The future editor of The -Egis, Mr..
Frank E. Gorrell, has been connected
with the paper for several years, and
it is a source of satisfaction to him
and to his predecessor that he takes
charge of it under such favorable
auspices. The 4Egis is enjoying it's
greatest prosperity, its subscription
list and advertising patronage being
larger than at any time in its history,
and its influence undiminished. Mr..
Gorrell's familiarity with the working
OF the office, combined with his capac-
1ty, enterprise and youthful vigor, en-
sure his success. He is an ardent
Democrat, conservative and honest in
his opinions and at the same time
ready to treat those who hold differ
emit political views with that respect
and consideration due to honest con-
v1ctions and purity of motive.
The retiring editor earnestly com
mends him to the good will and sup
port OF his friends and bespeaks for
The Eggs their continued support and
patronage,
F. w. BAKER.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16
The full Senate Committee on Fl.

The full Senate Committee on Fl.
nance took up the tariff bill on Mon
day, as amended by the Democratic
members. The consideration of the
bill progresses very slowly, the Repub-
lican members contending earnestly
for restoration of the duty on many
articles which have been added to the
free list. When the bill is thoroughly
digested by the committee it will be
presented to the Senate.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16
Religlous services. Sunday, MARCH 1s.

Emmanuel P. E. Church.-Servicet this, Fri
day evening" at 80. Preaching at both morn
ing and evening service every Sunday during
Lent, ut IL and 7.3O. Other services each
week at 10 on Wednesday and 7.3O on Friday,
until further notice.
St Paul's Evans lical Lutheran Church,
Perryman.-Preaching, German, 1890 A. M.
Rev. G.. X. Wannemacher. Pastor.
Bel Air Methodist Protestant Church, Rev.
s. A Hoblitzell. PASTOR Preaching at Provi-
dence 1880 A. NJ; Union Chapel p. NJ, and
vice. You are invited
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16

Mcssrs. HYNSON. WEST
COLT ~ CO., Legitimate phar-
macists and Prescription Spe-
cialists, Charles IL Franklin Sis.
Baltimore, Solicit Prescriptions and
orders for Medicines and Sick-room
Supplies. Shipments promptly made
by mail, express or through Baggage
Agent.
w. ROLAND EVANS, Assistant.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16

Ms-The undersigned, relinqushing the
dairy business, offers for sale his herd of fine
Cows. All are either home-raised or carefully
selected for their milk and butter qualities,
including pure bred and grade Jerseys b.
Frank llanway, Creswell, Hartford Co., Md.
16mh3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16

1t is gratifying to know that Elk
Speaker Reed thinks the tariff bill is
much worse than it was when it left
the House. That is to say it is much
worse for the favored industries which
have flourished beyond precedent up
on the necessities of the people. A
tariff bill which would please Mr..
Reed would be one that would rob
the people for the benefit of manu-
facturers.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Eight cents line for the first insertion,
and . cents a line for eacJ. subsequent i,aser-
ti0n-seren tcords to a line. No adcertise-
meht inserted uniess prepaid.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16

He pronounces it wonderful remedy. Mr..
p r. Early, the Postmaster of Mana, N. c.,
writes: II am glad to inform you that used
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup in my family with the
best results. l never allow myself to be with
out it, 1t is wonderful Remedy"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16
THE ASSESSMENT BILL.

The leaders of the Democratic par
~, 1t IS stated, recognizing the fact
mat the party is pledged to give the
people new assessment, are anxious
that the pledge should be fulfilled. AT
the same time feeling has developed
that the present is very inopportune
time to make new assessment. from
the fear that it may lower the basis of
taxation and make higher tax rate
necessary. This would undoubtedly
be the case in Hartford county, and the
best we can hope for here, under any
law, is an equalization of assessments
and a fair distribution of the burden
OF supporting the county government.
The assessment bill as it stands, has
few redeeming features, and while it
may in some degree distribute taxa
ton more equally, its tendency will
probably be to increase the diff
culties which now beset our farmers.
Governor Brown, whose sincerity Of
purpose can not be doubted, i'm an in
terview with a Sun reporter on Mon
day, said he had all along been in favor
OF recognizing the demand of the neo-
pie Tor a new assessment, but he is in
favor of the passage of law which
would do no harm to the material in
terests Of the State. He thinks a ire
1nendous change of sentiment has
taken place and there is decided Cd
position to any assessment at this
time, owing to the depressed condition
OF business. His opinion is that the
question should be submitted to the
people for their ratification or other
wise. The depression is increased bv
the tariff, issue, which will probably
be settled before the assessment Dues
ton could be submitted. II adopted
a new assessment could be made in
the summer of 1895, SO as to 90 into eff
feet in 1896, Together with this he re-
commend" that a home-rule = amend
nent to the Constitution should be
election. - '"' >" f" F''.'l''.
The outlook nov is that the House
VIII pass the assessment oil with the
mortgage tax amendment. 1t is
doubtful, however, whether the Gov
ernor would sign such a bill.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16

s"For Sale.-On Mrs. Mary j. Hopkins
farm, near Darlington, ON the 10Th of March,
81 Ewes and Lambs, 2 Bucks. credit of
four months will be given. 16mh1t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16

1t is estimated that new assess
ment in Hartford county would cost at
least about s., 100, or an addition of
nearly Il cents to the tax rate.
Mr.. John 7. Ford, aged Ga years,
the well-known theatrical manager,
died in Baltimore on Wednesday.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Messrs. Magruder, Rittenhouse and Weis,
| Commissioners of Baltimore county, were in
ANNAPOLIS, last week, in opposition to the as
sessment bill before the House. They said
the passage of such a bifl at this time is un-
wise, and while they believe it will act disad-
vantageously throughout the State, they know
it will be especially injurious to the interests
of Baltimore county. The people of that
county do not want the measure, they said
because they believed that in the present de-
pressed condition of all industrial and agri-
cultural interests it is bad time to revalue
the property of the State.
Senator Sloan, Republican, of Allegany
county, on the 9th instant, offered resolu-
ton of thanks to Senators German and Glib
son for their efforts in maintaining a tariff
duty on coal. The bill was referred to the
committee on Federal Relations
A bill has been introduced in the House for
charter for the Baltimore and Loreley Elec-
trio Railway Company. The road is to run
from the corner of Gay street and North ave-
nue., Baltimore, along the Baltimore and Je-
rusalem turnpike or parallel thereto through
Baltimore county to the Gunpowder river
crossing the Gunpowder near Loreley and
north of the Baltimore and Ohio bridge
The bill relating to child labor exempts
canning factories.
Senator Baker has introduced bill to ex-
empt fraternal beneficiary societies from the
provisions. of the Insurance law 80.
Inc committee on education i'll the House
was discharged from further considerations of
,the free school book bill, which has been re-
ferred to the committee on ways and means
The assessment committee of>the House on
Tuesday reported the assessment bill without
recommendation, leaving the whole matter to
be settled by the House. Ia, y ,.'U.f.'.i a. l.,
Senator Bennett expected to offer an en-
tirely new assessment bill yesterday.i lit pro-
vdes for the taxation of ali real and. Personal
property in the State. Tire eNempti1nb spetGl
fed are church buildings in which settyfta
actually held, gravesyards, eAafitaSae'-
tions, State andt nitel Statestnst1
United States 'bdactst Ind r.
lchineFy for Che erifpttsT- .nstit
tieal With THAT titoT' buttons al
The bill viii. .,nds. The M
it's s9tEoie- .ent of the bill is ide
ton .,ded in the Hayes bill.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16

State Of maryland, COunty Of Hartford, S.
/, VIM. NJ. Hines, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
WIN. NJ. HINES, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day of March, 1894.
JEFFERSON DALLAM,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
ALLEN HOFFMAN,
WM.H, Harlan, Directors.
S. a. WILLIAMS, \
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-03-16
III IT o UIOCk, 4. NJ, INC IOIIOWIHR
PERSONAL PROPERTY

TO WIT:
One Bay Horse, Roam Horse, l Bay Mare,
) Cows, l Bull, ! Sow and Pigs, l four-horse
Wagon, l two-horse Wagon, Horse Cart and
Harness. l Express Wagon, Top Buggy,
Spring Wagon, Flows, Harrows, Cultivators, /
Sulky Cultivator. Grain Drill, / Hors RaNe,
] Buckeye Self Binder, Buckeye Mower and
Reaper, l Grain Fan, / Corn Shelter, / two
horse Power, Circular Saw and Stop, Hoes,
Rakes, Scythes, Forks, Mattocks, Saws, Wagon
and Pillow Harness, . sets Single Harness, / set
Double Harness, Brides, Collars, &c.
TERMS OF SALE.
All sums of $50 and under cash on day of
sale on purchases over that amount credit
of six months will be given, purchasers to give
their notes, with security to be approved by the
trustee.
WILLIAM n. BAYLESS, Trustee
WILLARD G. ROUSE Attorney.
j. ). Richardson, AuciiOncer. Sinh