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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
A Cat That Graves Approval.

Mrs. Muggins is very good mouser
and occasionally she will catch a great
big rat out in the barn. OF this feat
she is always very proud, and invari-
ably brings the rat after it is dead to
ic house, where every member of the
amily must see it and praise and pet
her for being such u good, brave cat.
The first time this occurred one of the
members of the family took the rat up
on shovel and threw it over the back
fence, but in n very few moments Mrs.
Muggins had it back again again and
again was it thrown away, but every
time it was brought back.
At last the two comprised matters
by allowing the rat to remain Just
outside the back door by the side of
tho step. There it stayed all day un-
til evening, when it was found out why
Mrs. Muggins objected to having it
thrown away.
The father had been home only q
few minutes when Mrs. Muggins
walked proudly into the sitting-room
with her head aloft and tho big rat
dangling from her mouth. She went
up to the man and laid the rat Mt his
feet, looked up in his face and waited
to be caressed and praised. After she
received the desired attention, she al
lowed the rat to be carried away and
cared nothing more about it. -Clncin.
natl Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
THE SILENT sUBsoILER.

There are some silent subscribers that
do their work with ease, and, in their
way, rs effectually as any team or
plow ever hitched, though on some
lands the use of u eubsoil plow is es-
sential to the best beginning of such
work. The clover plant is rightly
famed as one of these, and alfalfa is
its superior. Its roots work Sunday as
well as Saturday; night and day they
strike five, ten, fifteen or twenty feet
deep, making innumerable perfora-
lions, while storing up nitrogen, and
when these roots decay they leave not
only generous crop, but millions of
openings into which the air and rains
of heaven find their way. and help to
constitute an unfailipg reservoir OF
wealth, upon which the husbandman
can draw with little fear of protest or
overdraft. New England Homestead.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

turkeys should be carefully watched
and kept in very dry, sunny coops.
Don't trust the hired man or boy
to look after the chickens. They will
neglect them. If you want the poultry
attended to properly, do it yourself.
Only careful account will tell how
many groceries the egg supply pur
chases on the farm. Keep an account
for while, and then the hens will be
more appreciated.
Do not let the chicks roost on small
roosts while they are young. If they
roost before their breasts become firm
and hardened they will be sure to
have crooked breast bones.
1t is good sign to see SO many
women interested in raising poultry.
They are generally more successful
than the men, because they are more
careful and thorough in feeding and
making the hocks comfortable.
Each month brings its special work
in poultry raising, same as other
crops on the farm. The work of the
present month is supplementary to
the coming one. Success hinges on
getting the flock in readiness for the
season to come.
Experience is II great school in
poultry raising, and tho mistakes are
guide posts to keep every one in line.
Get all the experience you can and
avoid making the same mistake twice,
and then you will be on the road to o
profitable success.
The success Of many n man in the
poultry business, both commercially
aud from n fancier's standpoint IN
show records, is due to women, who
get no credit. They have been the
power behind the throne many time
when men have received the honors.
Nothing is more delicate than a
young turkey and more ready to give
up its life, SO that if you attempt to
raise them make up your mind to
properly attend to them. The Bronze
are the best, though the White Holland
are considered excellent, and pretty
fowls to have about.
Inc question OF when q hen lays
daily has been often discussed. Some
lay in the forenoon and others as late
as 8 p. m. 1 think, as a rule, you
will find more lay between 10 and l
o'clock than later hours of the day.
A close observer of his flock will notice
more closely the habits of his favorito
layers and in this way answer the
question to his own satisfaction.
Bread that is stale is excellent if
scalded with hot water, mixing it with
middlings and chopped feed, in the
morning. 1t can be bought at any
bakery, at fifty cents per barrel, and
is good for young chicks as we'll as old
fowls when not fed too much and only
as u mixture with other soft feeds.
Some crumble it up and throw it on
the floor; this is all right in moderate
quantities. What poultry require to
do well is variety of food and moder-
alton in kinds of grain or mess that
you give to them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
PIG RAISING.

Pig raising is the natural compile
ment of dairying, as by its means all
refuse milk is utilized to produce
meat of the best quality. Dairy fed
pork is far superior to pork fed on
any other kind of feed. 1t is an
article of more value in the worlds
market when converted into bacon.
Skim milk, fed in conjunction with
wheat middlings and little oil meal
will produce twice the amount of lean
pork to be obtained from cornmeal
and water, Independent of the better
health and larger growth obtained by
keeping the digestion of the pigs in
good working order.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
THE DIVISION FENCE.

The division fence between adjoin.
ing farms is too often u source of dis
pute and i'll feeling. Recently farm
er, disputing over the dividing fence
with neighbor, was led by aggrava.
ton to commit murder by shooting
his opponent. OF course, this 10 not
to be taken rs an example of the diff
ticulty, or its natural results gener-
ally, but it is frequent source of
disputes and enmity between neigh
bors who should be friends,
The Connecticut Legislature has
made an effort to avoid difficulties of
this kind by enacting law to the eff
feet that, in such disputes, the party
who supposes himself to be aggrieved
may call on the Selectmen (any other
officer might do where this particular
kind do not exist to investigate the
matter, and to order the one in fault
to make the fence good, under certain
reasonable penalties. This may do,
but it would be better than to invoke
the law for the one who feels himself
to be aggrieved to ask permission OF
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
RubeI, the French Actor.

Not few great men have risen to
cminence in spite of overwhelming
physical defects; but far more rare are
the cases in which ugliness has in itself
proved stepping stone to success.
Rubel. the actor. who has just died in
Paris, at the age of rs, owed his first
start In the legitimate drama to his
strikingly plain features and diminu-
tive stature. Forty years ago he was
the humblest of music hall comics at
tho Funambules, when Offenbach
dropped in one evening, noticed his
grotesque physiognomy, and offered
him an engagement ut the BoufTcs
When "Barbe-Bleue" was produced,
and peculiarly hideous face was re-
Quired for the part of the Queens lover,
Schneider cried out: "There is only one
man in the world who can play it. and
that is Rubel." But instead of being
fattered the poor little fellow was NOR
tilted, and positively declined to be cast
for the character. He migrated to 9th
er stages and worked to the last, filling
only month ago the prompter's box
at the Theater de Ia Republique. st.
James Gazette.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
Hoods Pills sHss Ds hsSIas! P1ss &C. GSn'Pa ssr S5s
Consul Doty's Kanaka Wife.

The telegraph brought the news q
few days ago that j. Lamb Doty, Amer
lean Consul to the Society Islands, had
married native, a half caste, and had
set up housekeeping. 1t seems that the
girl bears the name Mueva Turnero
Rauri, and she is said to have brought
neat dowry to her husband She Is
only 16, and Doty first met her q few
months ago on the beach of q neighbor-
Ing island, where she was trying to
Dring to shore her capsized canoe
Young Doty induced her to elope to
another island, where he married her
according to the simple native formula,
which merely requires that the con-
tracing parties eat together and make
number of pledges. No wedding ring
Is required, no cake, no clergyman's
fees, and no license. When Doty re-
turned to Tahiti with his bride, he
rented house, and the pair are now
living In South Sea Island style, with q
good stock of cocoanuts and taro root.
The girls guardian appeared soon after
they set up housekeeping and wanted
showed him this would be unwise and
he consented to let her remain.
Young Doty was not of age when
Cleveland appointed him Consul at
Tahiti nine years ago. Since then he
has been a South Sea masher, for he
has been engaged to two island prin-
cesses, but in each case the relatives
prevented marriage. Doty is we'll
known in Washington, where he has
influential relatives. His mother has
close friend in Ambassador Bayard,
and his brother is an Episcopalian cler-
gyman in Washington. He was bright
boy, who first started as a page in the
House, but since he has been in the
south seas he has developed many &C.
centricities.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

Sandy loan soil, heavily dressed
with manure from milking COWS,
yielded increasing crops of ensilage
corn for seven years, but the yield has
fallen off steadily the past three sea-
sons and tho corn is more liable to
smut, is the complaint of o Massa.
chusetts dairyman. This land Is sick
of corn and needs change. The smut
germs have gone into the manure and
back to the soil yearly until the earth
is charged with them and the smut
thrives If weather permits. The man.
ure probably supplied as much nitro
gen. potash and phosphoric acid as n
good crop would require, but the soil
has evidently got in such q condition
that the corn can't avail itself freely
of this food. Sow to grass or grain,
or put in potatoes and vegetables, mp
plying only good dose of unleached
wood ashes, and in '96 or better in 97
it will probably be as good as ever for
corn.-American Agriculturist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
YOUNG CALF THAT WILL NOT DRINK

. Calves appear stupid and willful
sometimes, but in the majority of
cases it is the person who is trying to
feed them that should be blamed for
the same failing. The young things
are led by instinct to suck tho COW
and to hold up the head for this pur.
pose, and to teach them the reverse
calls for patience and kindness.
Doubtless some are more stubborn
than others, but the right way will be
successful with the worst of them in n
short time. If the calf does not un-
derstanl its business at first, the milk
should be poured into its mouth by
the scooped hand until it finds it is
getting its food, then by gently press
ing its head down to the milk in the
pail, raised for the purpose as high Us
may be, aud putting the two forehn.
gers, spread little apart, into its
mouth, the calf will soon begin to
drink. If it does not, the best way is
not to try to force it, or beat it, but
to leave it until it Is hungry, when it
will very quickly find way to get the
milk. Many times a calf a day or less
old will drink at the first attempt,
when its head is gently pressed down
to the milk, fresh and warm from the
COW. 1t is worth while to take this
trouble, for when ii is once over, lot
of unpleasant work is avoided in the
future. American Farmer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
who fought in our great strife with
England and who clearly remember

who fought in our great strife with
England and who clearly remember
many incidents of that historic time.
Of course their husbands We're elderly
men when they married, while the
women themselves We're hardly more
than children.
The oldest of these is Mrs. Patty
Richardson, of East Bethel, VT. She is
Oh years old and is the widow of God
frey NJ. Richardson, who fought at
Bunker Hill and other historic places.
She is remarkably well preserved
woman for one of her age. Next comes
Mrs. Asenath Turner, of Manchester,
N. Y, who is 50. Her first husband,
Samuel Durham, fought during the
revolution. Mrs. Turner is the only one
of these widows living in New York
State. In Pulaski County, Virginia
lives Mrs. Rebecca Mayo, aged so, the
widow of Stephen Mayo. Virginia also
is the State of Mrs. Nancy Cloud. Her
husband, William Cloud. died in 1912,
when 32 and on the same day her son
was born. This son afterward fought
during the rebellion.
The youngest of the widows is Mrs
Mary Snead, who is 70. She is the wild
ow of Bowdoin Snead and lives at Park
ley, Va. In Windsor, VT, lives Mrs.
Esther S. Damon. widow of Noah Da-
mon, who fought with the Massachu-
sets troops. Mrs. Damon lives in the
old town of Plymouth Union, and is
comparatively young, being only 81
years of age. Nancy Jones, another
widow of Il revolutionary soldier, lives
at Jonesboro, Washington County,
Tenn. She is 50 years old. The last OF
the revolutionary widows is Mrs. Nan
cy Wcatherman, who married again
after her soldier husband, Robert Glas-
cock, died. He fought in the same Vir-
ginia regiment as Stephen Mayo. Mrs.
Weatnerman is now in her Seth year
and lives in the town of Lineback, Car
ter County, Tenn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

An artificial musk factory has been
established upon the Rhone, in the can
ton of Geneva. Since its opening fish
ermen have noticed that the fsh-espe-
cially the trout-taken within a couple
of miles down the river have Il very
pronounced flavor of musk, the heads
in particular being uneatable. AS it Is
known that the essential oils of aniso
and lavender attract fishes, foxes, mar
tens, etc, 1t is believed that the fishes
may be similarly led by the odor to
seek and eat the musk refuse.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

To the many who abhor the taking Of
bitter drugs, the food cure opens an al.
Turing prospect. This is positively the
latest idea, introduced into England by
physicians of advanced ideas. They
claim that certain foods contain all the
elements necessary to effect cures; that
they have made up a list which EN-.
braces toDics, febrifuges, diuretics, and,
in fact, every medicinal agent that is
defined in the pharmacopia. These
foods are of the simplest character, but
the English doctors do not disclose
them, except to their patients. They
say that in the course of ten years there
will not be one third the medicine used
that is used to-day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
The COc0anut Pearls.

Among the curiosities of tropical
plant life are the pearls found occa
sionally in the cocoanut palm of the
Philippine Islands - pearls which,
like those of the ocean, are composed
OF caronuto of limo. The bamboo,
too, yields another precious product
in the shape of true opals, which are
found in its joints. In each case this
mineral matter is, of course, obtained
from the soil. Tho natives OF the
Celebes use these vegetable opals as
amulets and charms against disease.
New York Dispatch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

was reached. Mrs. Pussy took it in
her mouth and was about to start off
with it when Mr. Deg was suddenly
seized with the idea that he was lack.
ing in gallantry. Carefully noting the
manner in which the Eat carried her
offspring, he seized the mother by the
back of the neck in the same manner
and the strengthening trio made tho
trip TO the new quarters in safety.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

his neighbor to fix the fence himself, n
much less expensive way of settlement
than to refer to any legal proceedings.
This way of settling disputes acoords
with one of the golden rules-if thine
enemy smite thee on one cheek, turn
to him the other also. 1t may be O
hard thing to do, but it is only resist.
ing the devil, which, to some extent,
still abides in human nature. There
never has been resort to the law by
neighbors but it has been a costly and
exasperating blunder. New York
Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
a GALLANT DOG,
He Assists the Cat In Removing Her
Family.

Family.
well-known Philadelphia man tells
the following story of dog and cat
who are members of his household. The
two grew up together and have always
been the greatest of chums. A short
time ago the cat presented the family
with number of kittens, and the dog
evinced the liveliest interest in tie new
arrivals. Several days ago, after the
manner peculiar to cats, the mother
took it into her head to move her fam.
lily. One by one she tenderly carried the
kittens to their new home, the dog trot.
ting by her side, his eyes wide open
with wonder. Finally the last kitten
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
TRANSPLANTING,

1t is best not to be in too great n
hurry to transplant from the hotbed
or cold frame into the open ground.
Take your time about it; harden off
the plants well first by exposing them
for short time each day to the air
and sunlight, gradually prolonging the
period until they will be able to en-
duro the change without experiencing
setback. The soil will then have be-
come warmed and the danger of frost
will be past. New York World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
The Trust After No-To-Bac.

Chicago spccial.-Reported hero to-day
that large sum OF money had beon offered
for the famous tobacco habit cure called No
To-Bac, by syndicate who want TO take it
off the market. Inquiry mt the general
Offices revealed the fact that No-To-Bac was
not for sale to the trust mt any price. No.
To-Bao's success is marvellous. Almost every
Druggist i'll America sells No-To-Bac under
guarantee to cure tobacco habit or refund
money,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO
INGS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and Jokelcts that Arc Supposed
to Have Been Recently Born-SnyinGe
and Doings that Arc Odd. Curious and
LaughabIc-The Weeks Humor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

If you only knew it, the trouble is with your
.i1gestion. III that was goo you would sleep
better, wake tier, work better, and mako
more money at it. How can one ",.ct on"
when the whole system is sluggish? Bat peo-
pie don't realize what Is the trouble. A box of
Ripans Tabules makes life worth livin;. At
druggists.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

DR.. Kilmer's SwAMP-RooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and consultation free.
Laboratory Binghampton, NY.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

Conductor f. d. Loomis, Detroit Mich.
says: "The effect of Hull'5 Catarrh Cure /;
wonderful" Write him about it. Sold b.
Druggists 75c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
ONR ENJOYS

Wv ~ l-SA$eSS IL ~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on tho Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispeis colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptablo to tho stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in It's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
ChLLFcRHiA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, kY. new YORK. Nv
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
LINKS WITH THE PAST.
Widows of Revolutionary Heroes Who
Still Survive. :.

The revolution seems an incredible
distance away and most people would
not believe that there are any living
links between then and now. Yet there
are eight women at present who are
drawing pensions as widows of men
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, sOftens the gums. reduces inflamu
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie 2j c. II bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

Vinegar is mentioned in the Egyptian rec
cords us u medicine in the tenth century L.
c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

The beet sugar manufactured in this coun
try in 1893 amounted to 1888 ,322 tons.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

Wife used "MOTHERs FRIEND" before first
chiid-was quickly relieved; suffered but little
recovery rapid. L. u. JOHNSTON, Euiania Ala
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

Missouri in 1890 had GIG FOG acres sowed
In oats, which produced 3S, $50, l49 bushels
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

Potassium, the basis of many medicines,
was discovered in 1897 by Sir Humphrey
Davy.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

The annual sales of German toys in Great
Britain amount to over 100000
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05

The first State as an oat producer is Illinois,
with $3.50, ,702 acres and 1877. .G2i 1923 bushels
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
A FLYS TONGUE.
What 1t Looks Like When Magnified
BY n Powerful Glass,

The microscope reveals wonders in
the organic structure of insects which
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-05
Let Us All Laugh.

Dear summer maiden, would say
The incest way to WOO
This season is to swing all day
In n hammock built for two.
The evening world., 1895-07-12
BIG ADVANCE IN WHEAT.
serious Reports from Minneapolis
Caused the Rise.

Wheat opened at big advance, Sep
tember selling here at II 3-S cents. but
very soon ran up to 7? S-s cents. an ad-
vance Of l 3-S cents over yesterdays
closing. There was lively demand for
wheat from shorts and from local trad
erS who were anxious to buy some
wheat for profitable turn on the bull
sid.
The primary cause OF the Improvement
was the report that serious damage had
been dore TO Spring wheat, but de
spatches received from Minneapolis -four
men stated that the reports have no
foundation in fact, and some telesrams
from Chicago stated that the reports
were sent out for speculative purposes
At Chicago September opened at 81 l-a
cents and then shot up 70 is rs cents
Corn was about 20, higher, Septemher
opening here At ~ $50. ard selling up TO
Sic, while at Chicago It oper ed at Al 5-sc,
and sold up to IS l-2c.
Oats were dearer in sympathy with
Mhe u and cora September opening al
2'l-2
Cotton opened at a decline Of about 3
points on disappointing Liverpool future
market, but rallied Immediately. and
within thirty minutes after the opening
all OF the loss was recovered. The early
sales Included August, at as a ess;
September at SO a $50; October, at 6 "a
SIS; November, al I: December. ToS q
707; January, 100 a 7,l2
The evening world., 1895-07-12
GOT MRS. CARTER KISSED.
Nina Humphreys . Good witness
for Kate Davis VS.. BeIasco.

Testimony in the suit Of Miss kat
Davis, the actress, against Managers
Charles Frohman and David Belasce. to
recover $500 for alleged breach of con-
tract and 5000 unpaid salary. was con-
tinued to-day before Referee Ernest
Hall. at So William street.
Miss Davis to-day was accompanied by
Miss Nina Bertini Humphreys. VINO
came on from Philadelphia this morning
to testify on behalf OF the compla inant.
with whom shs was associated in III q,
company.
Miss Humphreys said that she was In
the Miss Heiyett company when Mrs
Leslie Carter was the leading light.
She did not see Miss Davis act In a
Quarrelsome spirit towards the manage
ment, nor did she know that David
Belasco was manager of the company
The audience applauded the witness
explain she was loudly Missed. said
Miss Humphreys.
An adjournment was here taken
until next Friday, at go o'clock,