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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
Self Helm.

There is nothing which is so trivial
as discomfort. Nothing which will so
ruin boys life. We do not mean
that it is best to sit down and not bet
ter your condition; any healthy mind
must do that, but be glad while you
are doing it that you can do it, and
do not cast an envious eye ut another
mans progress. Look at him only to
learn something.
The man who pines for other peo-
pies lives is not only silly but stupid.
The world you covet was not made by
discontented people, who are always
looking about for something better to
do. You may want to travel, TO see
great works of art, and beautiful cities
Do you ever realize that these things
were created by people who stayed al
home and did their proper tasks and
did it gladly and joyfully? You have
the same world to live in that other
men have had, and what you do OF
yourself counts, and every bit of as.
sistanco which you take from another
weakens you so much and makes you
small in the eyes of men. -Atlanto
Constitution.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
Remedies for Colds and Asthma,

The European edition of the New
York Herald says: Attacks of asthma
may be brought on by the most varied
and singular causes; different sorts of
scents, the odor of raspberries, as was
the case of Claude Bernard; the smell
OF hay. the vnpor OF sulphur match
that has just been lighted, the dust
from oats or powdered ipecacuanha.
One patient will have asthma in the
North, but will be free from it in tho
South; another will have asthma in
Paris, but will be perfectly well in
Vienna; still another will have the
most terrible attacks as long as he is
in Egypt, but will be relieved as soon
as he gets to sea.
1t is generally admitted nowadays
that the attack of asthma is due to
spasm of the inspiratory muscles, and
that the origin of the trouble is some
stimulation of the nasal mucous mem
brane. On the other hand, it is also
known that vigorous stimulation OF
the mucous membrane of the nose may
put an end to an attack of asthma ;
therefore in this purely nervous phe-
nomenon the same cause may either
bring on or put an end to the attack.
1t is on this popularity that are
based certain number of methods OF
treatment of an attack of asthma, and
the latest born of these methods con
sists in shifting eau de cologne. My
readers may remember that | made
known to them the process whereby
M. Roux, of Lyons, cuts short colds
in the head and chest at their begin
ming. 1t consists in having the
patients inhale by the mouth and nose
for about two minutes and four or five
times a day about fifty drops of col
ogne water 1t IS now claimed that
the same method will put an end to
an attack of asthma.
Here, again, is avery simple formula
for powder recommended by M.
Naguet, of Chatelerault. to stop at
tacks of asthma and which acts in the
same way rs cologue water:
Powdered snuf ...... -. ,......5 grammes
Camphof. .....,....... 49,. ..,.5 gram nes
Mentnol '.....,.'..........,. .,...O.lo centiSr.
When the first symptoms are felt,
giving warning that an attack is com
ing on, it is enough to sniff into each
nostril pinch or two of this powder
every quarter or every half hour to
set up lively irritation OF the mucous
membrane with sneezing and copious
secretion, while at the same time the
attack of oSt mn stOns
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

Diamond back terrapius are becom-
ing extinct, and unless something shall
be done to propagate them they will
pass away. There is not third as
many terrapins TO be had this year as
last year. Fifteen years ago n terra,
pin hunter could catch fifty or sixty
day now he is satisfied if he secures
three or four. Then one could buy
choice terrapins for fifty cents apiece.
Now terrapins from seven to eight
inches in length bring from SO to$l0C
per dozen; those from six to sever
inches will bring $40 per dozen. Al
the present time there are about 15,
900 tsrrapins in a single pond at Girls
field, and they probably comprise
three-fourths of all these animals left
on earth. Baltimore Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

Mix soft soap with powdered starch,
half as much salt, and the juice of one
lemon; lay it on the part, on the
both sides, with brush let it lay on
the grass day and night till the stain
comes out.
Never store fruit isrs III silver
closet. 1t has been discovered that
one rubber ring around the neck of
fruit jar will disorder whole closet.
full of silverware. To keep silver from
furnishing place it near lump of gum
camphor.
To sweeten earthenware vessels,
Jelly glasses and fruit jars, wash them
well and dry them. Place them in
large pan, set in a cool oven and then
heat it. Bake the vessels several hours,
and then gradually remove the pan
from the oven. The jars, etc, should
be almost cold when taken out. Other.
wise there is danger OF their cracking.
Oil cloth properly treated is n very
nice floor covering, but if it is abused
in washing it up it is torment to the
neat housekeeper. 1t should be rubbed
up with cloth dipped in kerosene oil
or washed with skinned milk. 1t will
last three times MS long as when
washed with soap and water, and am.
monia or sal soda will rot it in little
while by eating out the oil in the
paint. Home and Farm.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
'With constant wadinn and tramp

with constant wading and tramp
ing, our Russian shoes and stockings,
one of which was almost torn off by
the sly grab of Chinese spaniel, were
no longer fit for use. In their place
we were now obliged to purchase the
short, white cloth, Chinese socks and
string sandals, which for mere cycling
purposes and wading streams proved
an excellent substitute, being light
and soft on the feet and very quickly
dried. The calves of our legs, how
ever, being left bare, We were
obliged, for state occasions, at least,
to retain and utilize the upper por.
tion OF our old stockings. 1t was ow-
ing to this scantiness of wardrobe
that we were obliged when taking
bath by the roadside streams to make
quick wash of our linen, and pu5 it
on wet to dry, or allow it to futter
from the handle bars as we rode along.
1t was astonishing even to ourselves
how little man required when be-
yond the pale of Western convention
alities.
''From Manas to Urumtsi we began
to strike more tillage and fertility.
Maize, wheat, and rice were growing,
but rather low and thin. The last is
by no means the staple food of China,
as is commonly supposed, except in
the southern portion. In the north
ern, and especially the outlying, pro-
yinces it is considered more luxury
for the wealthy Millet and coarse
flour, from which the mien or dough
strings are made, is the foundation, at
least, for more than half the subsist-
ence OF the common clnsses. Nor is
there much truth, we think, in the as
sertion that Cinnamon eat rats,
although we sometimes regretted that
they did not After month or more
without meat dish of rats would have
been relished, had we been able to get
it. On the other hand, We have learned
that there is society of Cinnamon
who are vegetarians from choice, and
still another that will eat meat OF no
animal, such as the ass, horse, dog,
etc, which can serve man in a better
way"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
HE FORGOT HIMSELF,

When the new boarder came in to
dinner it was rather late. Only one
or two were at the table beside the
landlady, He spoke to no one until
the waiter laid plate of meat before
him, and then he burst out.
''Great Scott Do you call this n
dinner fit for civilized man? Why
on earth don't you get some victuals
fit to eat? What do you call this car
rion here"
He did not finish his question, for
as his eye swept up to the head of the
table he caught the landlady's stern
glance, and she interrupted him with
anger in her tones:
"What do you mean, sir, by such
questions? I'd have you know that |
am not accustomed to hear such un-
called-for criticism of my table and l
won't have it. If you don't like the
food, and if you can't behave yourself,
you can hunt another boarding place
and do it right away"
The complainer quailed under this
rebuke and replied submissively,
81 beg your pardon, ma'am. In.
deed do. | forgot for the moment
that was away from home and thought
| was talking to my wife. 1t sha'n't
occur again. Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
Railroad Building in Corsica.

After going about half the distance
between Corte and Vizzavona, the
evidences of the construction of the
intermediate sections of the railroad
became apparent. The laborers on
the excavations for the bridges and iu
the heavy cuts were many of them
women, young girls and boys, and all,
including the men, carried the dirt
and stone out IN baskets on their
heads. BY this slow, toilsome method
Is all this work done, and it appeared
to me that the work would be inter-
minable, but l was told that the con-
tractors were under heavy bonds to
complete the road in the time con-
tracted for, and that it would Ger.
tainlv be accomplished. Century.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
WISE WORDS.
individuality means egotism.

individuality means egotism.
Morning is the tonic of the day.
The merit of self-abncgation is linn
tied.
A fussy woman is one OF natures
few mistakes.
Second nature is sometimes stronger
than the first
There is nothing in some pedigrees
except length.
The evil men do lives after them; SO
does the good.
Beauty may incite love, but it can
not maintain it.
Contentment is the triumph of
mind over matter.
Forbidden fruit doesn't always grow
on the highest trees,
Few men work hard after they get
old enough to know better.
Lovers love poetry because poetry
is not hampered by cold facts.
The unmeant mischief of fools is
all-pervading and irremediable.
There are some parents 10 whom
their children never arrive at an age
of responsibility.
The world is divided into two classes
those who master their troubles and
those who are mastered by them.
There is nothing so universal as
love; for every mature human being
either has loved, does love, or expects
to love.
They who have the power to make
the best of life's misadventUres and
accidents are likely to reach a green
old age.
With the chisel trained hand
brings forth ching of beauty )"
with the same tool child may destroy
the noblest work of art.
Marriage is the only partnership not
entered into on business principles,
and that failures often occur should
not excite our special wonder.
Since procrastination is the thief of
time, what pity it is that some hur-
ried mortal does not find the key to
the storehouse of the stolen plundcr? !?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
An Aluminium Violin.

Before the members of the American
Science Association, in Brooklyn, DR..
Alfred Springer, of Cincinnati, pro
duced an aluminium violin, which was
played by NJ. Scheele, 1t produced
an enormous volume of tone, fully five
times that OF an ordinary wooden in
strument. There were a variety OF
opinions as to the quality Of the tone.
Some musicians declared that the
quality was not as good as wooden
one for solo work, but that it would
prove good in orchestra wor6. Others
took the opposite side on the question
entirely. Atlanta Constitution.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

"What difference does it make, dear.
est?" asked Harold, with tender anx.
iety.
"You--you have destroyed an illu.
sion, she sighed. "That is all.
"You didn't think l was a poet, did
you, Clara, because 1 wore my hair
long?"
''No; I never suspected you Of be.
ing poet"
''Or an artist?'
"No."
"Then what illusion havo l de.
stroyed?" he demanded.
perhaps should say, Harold, she
answered, with tears in her voice,
'that you have unconsciously revealed
fact | never suspected, dear. Your
ears aren't mates. "-Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
DISHES FOR INvALIDs.

Toast Water-Toast slice of breal
very brown, break it into pieces and
pour over them one cupful of boiling
water. When cool this will tie found
nourishing drink
Jelly Water-Put in tumbler
teaspoonful of currant Jelly with one
tablespoonful of grape juice. Mix
them well together and fill the glass
with ice-watel.
Flaxseed Lemonade Steep two
tablespoonluls of haxseed in one quart
OF hot water for ten minutes. Add the
juice of three lemons, large cupful
OF sugar and "A wineglassful of grape
juice, string together. This will be
found an excellent drink for persons
suffering with colds or lung troubles,
and may be drunk either hot or cold.
Beef Tea--Two pounds of lean beef
chopped into small bits and put into
a glass fruit jar. Screw on the cover
and put the jar in II kettle of cold
water. After boiling for two or three
hours the juice should be poured of
and seasoned to taste.
Rice for Invalids-Take table,
spoonful of rice, pint of milk; put
them in an open dish and bake in the
oven for two hours. Keep tho dish
covered for the first hour, after which
the cover should be removed and the
rice stirred occasionally, Swaeten if
preferred.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

improved. When night and day
were first divided into periods of
hours each the necessity of measur-
ing these divisions Of time became
imperative. The first means en-
ployed was the dial, which by its
shadow on horizontal plane marked
the passage of the hours by the prog
ress of the sun. This however, was
not available at night or on cloudy
days, and thus the hour-glass
came into being. Another measure.
ment Of time was the device of
King Alfred whereby lighted can.
dies, which burned a certain time,
told the hours. And then came the
clepsydra. This was a water jar con-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

TIE girls were not alarmed when
told that chewing gum affected the
medulla oblongata, but the recent
death of gum-chewing young woman
from appendicitis may receive more
consideration. The vermiform ap-
pendiX is not to be trined with. 1t
is better for young woman to lay
her gum on the mantel after she has
chewcd for few hours than to in
jure her medulla by constantly work
ing her Jaws, or taking the risk Of
swallowing her quid and innaming
her appendix
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

FOR real dainties the Sitka Indian
nf Alaska takes the lead. There was
a grand gathering of the tribes not
long ago and Sitka fairly spread her.
self in the preparation of a great
feast. OF course the resources of the
Northern zone were drawn upon to
its full extent, and the tribes did
ample Justice to polar bear and blub-
Der; but there was murmur of as
tonshed delight as the principal
dainty was brought in, consisting of
tubs of last seasons wild strawberries
soaked in seal oil. Truly, there is no
accounting for tastes
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

THE slab which is to cover the
grave Of Robert Browning in West
minister Abbey is almost completed.
1t is of Oriental porphyry, set in
frame of sienna marble. The whole
suggests one OF the most characteris-
tic Of the dead mans poems, that
entitled The Bishop Orders His
Tomb" 1t is in this that Brown.
ing's sympathy with the Italy of the
Renascencc is most marked. His
own directions as to the tasteful
adornment of his last resting place
demonstrated his sympathy with the
feeling of the Middle Ages, that in
everything here should be nothing
repulsiye, but dignity and fitness and
grace.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
SOLVED TIE PROBLEM.

Miss Strongmind-"Pardon me, but
if l am not mistaken you are one of the
poor, underpaid working girls whom
our Emancipation Society tried 10
benelit--or at least you were two years
ago"
Fair Stranger--"That is true"
"rhon our society has evidently not
been without influence, for you look
very prosperous now"
81 have verything | want, and never
was SO happy III my life.
Thank heaven! You must have
solved the Woman's Problem.
81 have"
"Gloriousl Tell me how you man,
aged
81 married nice young man. -
New York Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
THE SECRET OF DAINTY COOKERY.

A woman physician has been saying
in print that few persons know how to
cook water. The secret she maintains
is in putting good, fresh water into n
clean kettle, already quite warm, and
setting the water to boil quickly, anl
then taking it off to use in tea, coffee
and other drinks, before it is boiled.
To let it steam, simmer and evaporate
until the good water is all in the at
mosphere, and the lime and i;on and
dregs are left in the kettle bah that
is what makes II good many people
sick, and is worse than no water ut all.
Let them at least have the beverages
as fresh as possible from poisonous
conditions. Much benefit may be de-
rived from drinking hot water, but
the water must be freshly drawn,
quickly boiled in a clean and perfect
vessel, and Immediately used. New
Orleans Picayune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

lT is a pity the law Of supply and
demand does not regulate the num-
Der of species of insects which make
the farmers life burden. If the
insect pests could be destroyed, one
half the work of the farmer would
he lcsscned as much as his profit
would be increased. And to all those
of long acquaintance has been added
another. Orchardists are complain
ing Of another pest, a kind OF cater
pillar called the fall web worm" 1t
is especially plentiful, and runs over
tree like fire; indeed, its Latin
name means ground-gainer. 1t does
not eat the whole leaf but only the
pulp, leaving the brown veins and
framework of'the leaves. The worms
have a web over them, which they
move as they eat About the only
way to get rid Of them is to cut off
the limbs on which they are feeding.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
A FAD PARTY.

eyes, said the young woman, 81
gave my fad party, but don't think |
will ever be SO foolish again"
Fad party?"
Didn't you ever hear OF one? Each
guest is required to bring his or her
collection of stamps, or rare coins,
or that sort of thing. Well, over a
dozen people came, but that horrid
Maud ketcham brought a string of en-
gagement rings, and now the other
girls are all so mad that they won't
speak to her, or to me either. Gin
cinnati Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
THE depths of the sea present some

THE depths of the sea present some
interesting considerations. If the
Atlantic were lowered 6,564 feet it
would be reduced to half its present
width. If it were lowered a little
more than three miles there would
be dry land all the way between New
foundland and Ireland. If the Med
iterranean were lowered 66O feet
Africa would be Joined to Italy, and
three separate seas would remain.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.

THE GOOD HoCsEKEEPEE.
How can tell her?
By her cellar,
Ieanly shelves and whitened wall.
| can guess her
BY her dresser,
By the back staircase and hall.
And with pleasure
Take her measure
BY the way she keeps her brooms
Or the peeping
At the excepting"
OF her back and unseen rooms.
BY her Kitchens air of neatnes5,
And its general completeness,
Where in cleanliness and sweetness
The rose of order blooms.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

could a II ord t o
carry them, and
even their watch
es for accuracy and
neatness compar.
ed very unfavora-
bly, with the cheap
watches of to-day.
Before the mod
ern W a t C h W a S
born many cent.
urieS were devot-
ed to experiment,
ana before the 1rSt
watch was made
there were S t i'll
other cent uri e S
during which the
clock, the mother
of the watch, was
being GRADUALLY Y
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
SCIENCE IN THE HOME.

Mr.. Justjo1ned-"What on earth are
you trying to do?"
Mrs. Justjoined-'I was reading
about cooking by electricity, so 1 hung
tho chops on the electric bell and I've
been pushing the button for half an
hour, but it doesn't seem to work. -
Brooklyn Eagle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
RIGHT IN HIS LINE.

Pokeleigh-'I don't think it is ad-
visable to make friends with barber,
do you?"
Jokeleigh-''No. He is always too
ready to scrape an acquaintance. -
Philadelphia Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
IN A BAD WAY.

"Cholly !" he exclaimed, in dismay.
whats the mattah, deah boy?"
81 may lose my life, don't you know.
The doctahs say that violent exahcise
is dangerwous.
"Y-a-a-s."
"Well, I'm getting the hiccoughs p
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

STEEL barrels, made of one-six-
teenth-inch sheets CT that metal,
have been produced at prices which
promise Il material decrease in the
use OF wooden packages of this kind
in the near future.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

WAS Charley pleased with his gift
from Miss Million?"
Grabby-"Pleased? Well, should
say SO. He was able to pawn, it for
$40 right away. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

"Well, Sam Wing" asked the re-
porter, what is your opinion con-
corning the Chinese-Japanese war?'
'Iwo centee collar, fl centee cuff,
ten centee shirt, said Sam Wing.
Then the reporter went back to the
office and wrote up column interview
with prominent Chinese citizen. -
New York World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE,
GToRIES THAT ARE TOLD BY TIE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

a Piazza Episode-Too Confident
.Ioy-Sot the t-Breczy-Right,
in His line, Etc, Etc.
she sympathizad with China,
And he with small Japan
So. in a heated manner
Their warlike converse ran.
AMI, while they battled nobly
For verbal victory keen.
Up walked his Shanghai rooster
And gobbled her Jap screen.
Louisville Courier Journal. 7
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
ONERZEALOUS.

"Did you hear about little Johnny
Dugnn bein' suspindid from the
foorce?"
"No; fwat for?"
He arristed dealer in toy goats
for sellin' artificial butther. Gin
cinnati Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
TOO CONFIDENT.

81 am not worthy Of your love, "
said tho lover, softly.
81 don't doubt it, said she, a littlo
less softer.
And there their softliness stopped.
Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

Jerry Jiggles we asked
that last woman for bread and she
gave us stone i guess it was grind
stone"
Hungry Haggles (faintlyl-"Why?" 2"
jerry Jiggles - Because" reeting
his belt, "it shsrpened our appe.ites. u
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

A CHICAGO man has been found
who takes paris green habitually and
thrives on it. If he ever tries taking
the antidotes it's dollars to doughnuts
hn dies
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

Ir is not true that like always be.
gets like. Selfish parents often raise
the best children.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
A FLAW REVEALED,

81 wish you hadn't had your hair
cut so short, Harold" exclaimed the
young woman, turning away from him
lnvoluntarily.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
BREEZY.

"Don'tyou think Blnkles has very
breezy manner?"
'If you refer to the delight he
takes in airing his opinions, do. -
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
JOY.
HnShnnl-N NWhv so hmm,

Husband-"Why SO happy?'
Wife-"Bridget is going to remain
with us after all. Mrs. Jones, for
whom she was going to work, died last
night. Wasn't it sweet of her ?''-
Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29
NOT THE FIRST.

Landlord-"Mr. Lord, you know
why L call on you; to-day is the first,
you know"
Boarder-"But, unluckily, you're
not the first. Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

THE more You think the less you
will say.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

PEOPLE who die for love don't get
much good out of it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

THE rich want and the poor need
everything.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-29

ohE-blxDy appears TO De quite
brlghtyoung man. l hear he acquired
enough money by writing to pay for
his education at college. He-Yes;
writing home to his parents