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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
Tied His Cow to n Freight Car.

A few days ago, at Albany, N. Y, a
little son of John Bethune was leading
a COW to pasture, and when he reached
the woolen mills he tied the cow to
the coupling pin of a freight car
while he went inside to speak to his fa-
ther. Unfortunately for the COW, the
Lebanon engine backed up on the
switch while the boy was inside, and,
not seeing the COW, coupled on to the
car and started up the track. The bo-
vine was not noted as sprinter, but
she was forced up the track at a 9:171S
gate. A farmer who was passing saw
the predicament and managed to signal
the engineer to stop, otherwise there
must have been u squirt of speed on the
part of the COW unheard of before by
any bovine, or broken neck, for the
boy had tied her securely with stout
rope. AS it is, she is alive and well,
and holds the record OF the town for
that sort Of q race-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
TO REMOVE STAINS,
PaSto This in Your srrapbooIs, You Wi
Want 1t Frequently.

Pasto This In Your srrapbooIt. You VIII
Want 1t frequently.
Here are receipts for removing vari-
Gus kinds of stains:
Coffee, Tea and Wines. If these stains
on the table linen are of long standing,
and have been washed with soap, it is
rather difficult to get rid of them. But
javelle watcr-which can be made at
home or bought of druggist-is gener-
ally most successful. Put about half
pint of javelle water and quart of
clean water into an earthen bowl; let
the stained article soak in this for sew
eral hours. Then rinse thoroughly in
three waters. 1t is only white goods
that can be treated in this manner, as
the javelle water bleaches out the
color.
Sewing Machine Oil Stains.-To re-
move these stains rub the stain with
sweet oil or lard and let it stand for
several hours. Then wash it in soap
and cold water.
Pitch and Tar Stains.-Rub lard on
the stain and let it stand for few
hours. Sponge with spirits of turpcn-
tine until the stain is removed. If the
color of the fabric be changed sponge it
with chloroform and the color will be
restored.
Ink Stains.-Tear blotting paper in
pieces and hold the rough edge on the
ink when 1t is freshly spilled or cover
the spot with Indian meal; or the liquid
ink may be absorbed by cotton batting.
If the ink be spilled on carpet, cut a
lemon in two, remove part of the
rind and rub the lemon on the stain.
If the ink-stained article be washed
Immediately in several waters and
then in milk, letting it soak in the
milk for several hours, the stain will
disappear. Washing the article imme-
diatcly in vinegar and water and then
in soap and water is another remedy
which will remove all ordinary ink
stains. No matter what substance be
used to remove ink the stain must be
rubbed we'll. If the article stained be
a carpet on the floor use brush.
Grass StaiDs.-Rub the article stained
with alcohol, then wash in clean water.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
HINTS FOR THE TABLE.
APID eating is slow suicide.

RAPID eating is slow suicide.
PLENTY of time should be taken.
FISH and oysters are easily digested.
AN hour or two of rest should be
taken after the meal.
MERE qualification of the appetite is
very likely to shorten life.
DINNER should be of lighter nature
In summer than in winter.
A QUART of wheat contains more
nutriment than bushel of cucumbers.
THERE'S happy mean between eat
Ing everything and being squeamish.
II is not good to dine when in state
of mental or physical weakness.
Two POUNDS of potatoes contain as
much nutriment as thirteen pounds of
turnips.
LIGHT soups, light desserts and light
meats should have the preference in
warm weather.
ABUSE of the stomach at dinner will
be repaid sooner or later by that pun
ishment which comes to the glutton.
VEGETABLES and fruits are to be used
most generously at that season of the
year in which they naturally mature.
BEGINNING the dinner with soup is
the very best way to get the whole
system in condition for assimilating q
hearty meal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

"Oh, but celia n'ems,eche pas lee scnth
me'stsi Wouldn't you adore a man who
called yon his atar and his queenP"
what TO You maan2'
Listen. had been here about
three days, when one evening, about
this time, threw the window open
and was standing looking out over
the trees, when suddenly | heard a
mans voice speaking very softly;
everything was so still that couldn't
help hearing"
"Well-?'
81 never was made love to so beauti-
fully before, Beatrice. didn't think
it was moant for me at first, until
heard him talking about golden hair
shining aureolaliite round my fair
face'-wasn't that lovely?"
"But who l., the man? What did you
dop"
81 didn't do anything at all was
rather startlel al / shut the window
very softly. The next night, though,
exactly the SAM thing happened"
Did you tell Georgc?"
''Ccr.ainlY not-mcn are so absurd;
hiid | diJl't want my Romeo inter
fersl with No, he comes every even
ing; he is w.ully in love with me,
Ecatricc; IA =, th.-t he can't live with
out my love, tina; must speak to him,
AMI all lhat SORT ot thing. Lust night
lie got so terribly cx ;ited that he al
nest 3llriclicd to me to answer him.
WAS quite frightened"
"llow consamcI'y y impertinent. OF
cour5c you haven't spoken to the crca-
turc?'
81 haven't seen him, except very
dim y. | only stand at the window
and smile down ut him pityingly."
Mrs. Mcrydith laughed outright.
"l'ou are too absurd, Stephanie G. It's
lucky | came back. George must get
rid OF this romantic young gentleman
for yon."
II don't want him to be got rid of,
thank you. lie interests me-"
"Dut Leslie
"My dear Beatrice, Leslie has moth
ing to DO with the matter. lie is only
my husbnad-not my keeper. Besides,
am so sorry for my poor lover;
want to be an aching void in his life,
rs somebody says, somewhere think
1t must be rather nice"
''Do be serious, Stephaniel The
whole affair is simply ridiculous; but
you must promise me not to go to the
window again"
Mrs. Travers sprang up with merry
ripple of laughter and softly unlatched
the long window, stepping on to the
small balcony. Her friend followed
her quickly and tried to draw her
back.
"Hushl" whispered Stephanie, cram
ing her neck forward, and then from
among the darkening trees, still
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

famous snake, was one that had never
been seen, as it was much larger, evil
IDENTIFY, than the ordinary Indiana
creeper.
1.-The Madison county terror" has
been known as a reality for at least
eight years, and probably longer. 1t
made It's home in the Dismal swamp, a
stretch of land lying between this city
and Pendleton, which is just now, for
the first time, being drained and made
ready for cultivation.
He was monster, many who have
seen him in this and the immediate ad-
joining counties estimating his length
at thirty feet, his width at one foot.
The skeleton would indicate that he
was about twenty-five feet long and
about eight inches in diameter at the
largest point. Those who have seen
his tracks in crossing a newly-plowed
field state that it looked like sack of
grain had been dragged along. He was
notorious for his cowardice, and this
probably served him well in preserving
his life. He had wonderful speed, and
always made his escape when cornercd
In preference to fighting. Helive dupon
small beasts and other daintie she could
get hold of without running any risk.
David Croan, who was probably the
best posted on the vicissitudes of this
reptile, used to state that he happened
In Indiana by accident. 1t was his
opinion that he made his escape from a
circus. He was not native of this
state, it is certain, as he was ten or
twelve times the size of the common
Indiana reptile. The famous Fore
paugh circus had wreck in this coun-
ty few years before the terror made
his appearance, and it is thought that
he escaped then. He had no mate and
always seemed lonely. The bones,
which have been found, will be boiled
and cleaned, then wired together and
presented to the Madison County His
torical society, to be placed in the
museum. The tail is also to be un-
earthed and cleaned in similar man
ner, SO that it will be complete.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

ribbon, Of any harmonious shade, and
how the cover-bound in the same way
with one band of ribbon-is attached
to the box by short, loose strap of the
ribbon, the ends Of which are fastened
and concealed beneath smart little
bows of the same.
The decorative design for the top of
the box is shown separately in Fig. 2.
The inscription, Neatly collared and
smartly cutfed," and the little sketch,
illustrative of n rather different appli-
cation of the same idea, is painted in
shades of brown touched up with liquid
gold. This sketch, however, is only a
suggestion to the artist. Doubtless
other sketches equally applicable will
suggest themselves to the imagination;
such as the sletched photograph of n
little dude almost hidden in collar and
cuffs; saucy young girl with curls
and flying ribbons decking herself with
a young mans cuffs and neckwear; or a
mother cat cutting her kitten while
holding 1t fast by it's ribbon collar.
The more odd and artistic the design
the better, provided it plainly illus
trates the double meaning of the in
scription.
For young men whose masculine dig
nifty will not allow them to tolerate
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
Timely Warming.

The attitude of England toward the
fox is very serious one; that animal,
sacred to the chase, must be killed in
the regulation manner or not at all.
A little lesson on the subject was
given, in his youth, to Sir Robert
Adair, once famous diplomatist.
lie had been educated in the Uni
versity of Gottingen, and on return
ing to England visited his uncle, Lord
Keppel, at Euston. On one occa.
sion he went to shoot pheasants in
Falxenham wood, and there he be-
came acquainted with his celebrated
cousin, Charles James Fox.
Mr.. Fox, the best-natured of men,
seeing that he was q shy youth. did
everything In his power to set him at
ease.
"Well, youngun," said he. where do
you spring from2"
"From Gottingen."
mot much shooting there, l sup
poser
"Oh, yes, we used to shoot foxes" "
replied the lad, innocently.
"Hush!" said Fox; never pronounce
that word again, at least in this house,
for If tho duke were to hear you had
killed one of my namesalses, he would
swear 1t belonged to Fakcnham
woodP-Youth's Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

flushing from the rays of the dying
sunset, rose a passionate, thrilling
voice:
Love you? Could n man see you
and not be your slave? Having seen
you, could he live without your love?
Sweetheart! darling Speak to me,
answer me-oh, answer"
A woman's laugh rang sharply
through the silance, and Mrs. Merry
dith sank against the open window,
quivcring with mirth Stephanie,
aghast and amazed, stared at her
friend.
beatrice, what Is the matter?"
Your lover, oh, Stephie-how
absurd, how ridiculousp And she
made her way bacl, to the room, still
shaking with merriment
MY dear child" she continued, re-
covering herself your Romeo is re-
hearsing the love scene in my hus-
bands new play; he is staying with us
and that is the grand tiradel Oh,
Stephie, Stephie-how absurdp',
Mrs. 1ravers drew herself up little
stitlly, but the comedy of the situation
was too much for her, and through
the pauses of the womcn's laughter
came still the passionate "Answer-
oh, answer meW-Black and White.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

In the present mode of hairdrcssing
little or no false hair is worn. The un-
dulating style is the thing, and to pro-
duce this the hair is waved all through
Its thickness, gathered up loosely at
the back and made to form a soft knot,
somewhat in the shape of the figure 8.
1t is drawn out little at each side so
as to cover the top of the ear and to
produce a wide outline. The "hang"
or fringe" has been almost entirely
discarded and only a few soft loose
rings of hair are allowed to stray over
the forehead. Some hairdressers use
small cushions at the back of the head
ever each ear, and this gives the wide
outline which seems SO desirable. Some
very smart women wear their hair
parted in the middle, with very fluffy
curls at the side and waved in the back.
The coil drawn to the top of the head
Is surrounded by braid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
DEATH OF A TERROR.
Passing Away of a Tive nty-Two
Foot Rattlesnake.
Made Its Home In an Indiana swamp an0
1t Was Believed That 1t Escaped
from n Circus Cowardice of
tho Monster.

1t is announced by John holland, one
of the best known farmers In the
county, that the famous snake, the
Madison county terror, that is known
over eastern Indiana, Is dead, or at
least there is evidence to substantiate
such an assertion. 1t will be remem-
bered that several weeks ago a Lafay-
cite township farmer, who was cutting
his hay, ran into his snakcship with
his mower, and the result was that six
feet of tail parted company with the.
terror. Several farmers were sum
moned and the rest of the field cut but
despite all precautions, his snakeship
made good his escape, says Il dispatch
from Snyderson, Ind
The part of the tail cut off was
brought to this city and put on exhibi-
tion. 1t was almost six feet long, and
ut the place where the mower-blade
had got in its work it was almost six
inches in diameter. Putrefaction made
is necessary to bury the remnant, but
there are many who will make affida-
Wit to having seen it. The snake disap-
peared and has not been found. Thurs
day afternoon John Noland and his
hands were clearing out n thickct in
the Dismal swamp and getting some Of
the land ready for drainage and culti-
vation. They suddenly came upon
what seems to be the skeleton of a
snake. The flesh was all dried and in
many places worn away by the ele
ments.
The thiclset was cleared and 1t was
found that the skeleton measured q
few inches over fifteen feet. The tail
was missing entirely, it being severed
at place where the bones would indi-'
cate his snaleship had been about five
inches through. This, together with
the fact that the thicket is less than
mile from the place where the Madison
county terror collided with the mower,
to his sorrow, leads to the belief that
this is the last remains of the noted
reptile, which had name all over the
gas belt. Mr. holland has the bones to
bear out his assertions, and many have
gone out to see them. They are of q
size that would indicate that the rep
tile was q monster, and, if not the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.

Marvellous Effects Produced by Washing
Dress Goods In Chicago River Water.
An Ohio editor recently printed col
umn Of Home Pointers" clipped from
n Chicago paper. One of the recipes
read as follows:
link stains may be removed from colored
table covers by dissolving a teaspoonful OF
boiling water and rubbing the stained part well
with the solution"
An Akron lady gave n fair trial to
this remarkably lucid piece of advice,
and then sat herself down and wrote
letter to the editor of her favorite
paper, in which she says:
II have been looking for long time for
something which would remove ink stains.
and noticed In Saturdays paper recipe
which gladly tried. but 1t doesn't seem to
work properly. After dissolving the water
have nothing left but the spoon, and have
nearly melted that In my repeated attempts.
is 1t the water that gives the troublei
thought, OF course, you meant our Akron
water. There should certainly be large
amount OF residuum In that; or did you mean
the water we will got after they tap Summit
lakef II that is what you mean, have no
doubt but what that would do. but will have
to wait before am convinced. Perhaps II you
had proofreader he might enlighten me. but
doubt It,"
The proofreader, kind Akron lady,
may not be able to give you the de-
sired information, but we can-and
will. The author Of the recipe, being
q dwellcr in the modern Gomorrha at
the foot Of Lake Michigan, conducted
all his experiments with Chicago river
water, a mysterious fluid whose chem
ical properties are simply marvellous.
single immersion will turn any white
or colored fabric into fast black.
Careful rinsing has been known to pro-
dnce q charming terra Gotta effect, but
In either case ink spots in the ma
terial are obliterated effectively and
forever
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

We will be healthier and happier
race when the double bed is banished.
The light iron or brass bedstead, with
q mattress that can be easily aired and
kept clean, is the bed that ought to be
generally used And the heavy COM
forter ought to be banished with the
double bed, for 1t belongs to the log
cabin and the back woods. The bed
covering par excellence is light
weight blanket that can be frequently
washed and kept soft and white. Tuck
ing the bedclothes tightly In is anoth-
er custom handed down by dwellers in
arctic wilds- The practice Of making
up bed and making 1t almost air
tight is as unhealthy as 1t is unclean.
-Womankind.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

make 1t applicable to a rented house,
where many flower lovers are to be
found. The illustration shows how q
simple affair can be constructed, and
how easily and simply it may be at
tached and detached from the outside
of window. 1t is a shallow box, with
the inner side left off, the outside being
as elaborate or as simple as one may
elect. The inner edge of the box is at
tached 70 the window frame by hooks
and hook eyes, while the claims on
either side end in rings that are support
ed by hooks at the top. Beautiful flow
ers, and not a few Of them, are capable
OF being grown in such a hanging gar
den.-American Garden.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
A WELCOME PRESENT.
hcw to Make n Collar and Cuff Itor for
Your Gentlemen Friends.

Your Gentlemen Friends.
For any young man with tas,e for
pretty personal belongings, collar
and cuff box, like the one illustrated in
Fig. /, would make useful and orna-
mental gift. The round box has u
padded lining of shell pink satin, fitted
In the usual manner, and in the center
n standing lube, satin covered, over
which the cuffs are dropped. But first
the outside is covered with pale green
chamois smoothly applied and secured
by thin glue along the edges, aided by
few stitches here and there. The
sketch shows how the box is closely
bound around with two bands of satin
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. I hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. ]. F. KNcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
FIG. 2.-CovER OF BOX.

among their possessions anything SO
feminine as ribbons and bows, the
boxes might be covered with thin,
smooth canvas or duck, and soft russet
leather straps fastened with little
buckets might be bound around them
American Agriculturist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
What is.

CastOria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children. 1t contains Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. harmless substitute
for Paregoric Drops Soothing syrups and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. Its guarantee thirty years. use by
Millions of Mothers. Castora destroys Worms and aays
feverishness. Castora prevents vomiting Sour Curd
Diarrhoea Wind Collie Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fatulcncy
Castoria assmilates the food regulates tho stomach
and bowels, giving healthy natural sleep. Case
tOria is the Childrens Panacea-the Mothers Friend
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

1t is said that an electrical apparatus
for cooking purposes has been installed
at Osborne, in the Isle of Wight, and
that by its aid the more delicate dishes
will be prepared for Queen Victoria.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
HANGING WINDOW GARDEN.
A Simple Affair That Can BE Constructed
for Few Cents.

for Few Cents.
Many people are so situated that
their gardens, If they have any, must
be on platform on the outside of some
sunny window. Such hanging gardens
are capable of affording a great deal of
enjoyment. Many, however, are de-
TERED from enjoying such miniature
garden from the fact that the ordinary
frame work that is used for the pur-
pose is too expensive to construct, and
Is applied much too permanently to
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

"A timid person is frightened before
danger; a coward during the time;
and a courageous person afterward.-
Richter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
Castoria.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior oauy prescription
known to me''
II. A. ARCHER, III. D.,
iii So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
"our physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet We are free to confess that the
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPENsARY,
Boston, Lass.
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres,
lrraY Street. New York EiHu.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21
CaStoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. c. OsGooD,
Lowell Mass
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

Y DEAR little
Ste p h a n ie, I
am SO delight t.
ed that you
have comel l
wish l could
have been here
when you ar
ri v e1d, b IL t
George prom
ised to look
after you, and
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-03-21

The Centaur Company, IT Murray Street New City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-11
GEN. y. ". O'FERRaLL DEAD.
4 Brother Of the Governor Passes Away In
Mt.sissipps.

a telegram was received yesterday by
Governor O'Ferrali announcing the death
Of his brother. General John w. OFFER
rail. at Enterprise Miss.
For several months General OFerrail
had been in falling health. and though il
was feared his end was near. the sad
General o'ferrali was born I'm the lower
valley Of Virginia about seventy years
ago. He was the half brother OF Governor
fathers first marriage. lie went South
when quite young man. and settled at
Enterprise. whore he became u prominent
cotton dealer and merchant. and amassed
a considerable fortune. During sherman 5
raid his beautiful residence. which had
just been occupied by General Polk. and
the buildings connected herewith, were
burned by the Union forces.
General O'Ferrdll was man OF great
prominence and influence In his adopted
State. He was at one time general or
the Mississippi militia. and subsequently
president Of the State Agricultural So
ciety and member OF the Board OF Public
Works.
he leaves "a wife and several children.
The former who was his second vile.
was Miss Helen Walton, VINO was widely
known for her beauty and accomplish
ments. she was a daughter OF Colonel
John b. Walton. the war commander OF
the Washington Artillery of New Orleans.
Governor D'Ferrail on account OF the
distance and the Importance OF the ON
cial business now demanding his atten-
ton, Will be unable to attend the FUNERAL.