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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
Torn to Pieces by Il Bear.

A thrilling story of an encounter
with bear, in winch boy lost his
life, comes from Germans Station,
sixty miles southwest of Bakersfield,
Cal, in the mountains on the border
of the Mojaye Desert.
Two boys left, Germans Station
one morning for q days hunt
ing. While travelling along the foot
hills in their search for game they
came suddenly upon large grizzly
bear. Acting upon the impulse of the
moment, both raised their guns and
fred. The shots were well aimed,
but were only effective in infuriating
the bear, which Immediately started
in pursuit of the boys. Becoming
dismayed at the ineffectiveness of
their weapons, the nerve of the young
hunters deserted them, and they start
ed off on run, closely followed by
the angry brute.
One lad, dropping his gun, sue
ceeded i'll reaching and climbing u
tree, where, safe from attack, he was
compelled to witness the awful sight
of his comrades death. His compan-
ion was less fortunate in evading the
pursuer, being so closely pressed that
he was finally compelled to dodge
around a convenient rock, followed by
the bear. Twice he circled the bowl.
der in vain endeavor to save him
self, but his powers Of endurance were
not equal to those of his pursuer. At
length, when he could go no further,
a stroke of the grizzly's paw stretched
him on the ground. Springing upon
him the bear rapidly tore him to
pieces, his terrified companion in the
tree gazing IN horror upon the awful
spectacle, but unable to render any
assistance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
Orient and Occidcnt.

In the Eastern world, the prince OF
to-day is what the European prince was
two or three hundred years ago-an
arrogant person who consults his own
ease, and who thinks it lowers his dig
nifty to be punctual. In Western coun-
tries, princes have become to such an
extent the servants of the nation thar
they can hardly be said to have any
personal freedom. The difference be
tween Orient and Occdent in this re-
spect has been illustrated lately in the
visit Of the son of the Ameer of Af-
ghanistan, Nasrulla Khan by name. to
England. This young prince has been
magnificently entertained.
The first virtue of a European prince
is punctuality. He must be on hand at
any public proceeding at he very mo-
ment when he is expected; but the Af-
CHAN prince holds himself subject to no
such law.
Nasrulla Khan was given "break-
fast" at London, and though the hour
was late, the prince was not ready. He
was, in fact, in bed. He was summon
ed, but refused to get up, and the
"breakfast" in his honor proceeded
without him.
A more amusing circumstance was
his late appearance at the state dinner
given him in the India House. An of
ficer Of high rank was sent to DorcheS-
ter House, where the prince was stay
ing, to accompany him to the dinner.
They started in time, but on the way
passed Il Punch and Judy show. Mas
rulla Khan was greatly interested in
this, ana insisted on getting out of the
carriage to watch it,
The English officer respectfully pro-
tested, but the Afghan prince refused
to move from in front of the Punch and
Judy show, where he remained three
quarters of an hour, keeping the Brit
ish royal family and distinguished pub
lie functionaries waiting all that time.
When, at last, he arrived, he merely
explained that he had stopped to see
the show, deeming this quite sufficient
Another circumstance, due to his Ori-
entail training, is perhaps more to the
princes credit. Arriving at a ball which
was given in his honor, he found the
costumes of the ladies so improper ac-
cording to his standard, that he stead
fastly, refused to remain in the ball
rqomSl
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
a nooklseeper's Wild Ride.

'Rather nervous this morning?" re-
marked Bank street business man to
his bookkeper The other day, rs he
watched his employees hands shake.
'Ies," was the answer, land 1 will
have to ask you to let mo off another
half day to brace up. Invent through
an experience last night l shan't for.
get in year, and it has completely
unnerved me. ] left Liberty, n. Y,
last evening"" continued the book.
keeper; ''it was getting dark, and be-
fore long there was hot box that de-
layed us greatly. This happened twice,
and at the second stop / got off and
went forward to watch the operation
Of cooling the wheel. The conductor
told the engine crew that they were
late eighteen minutes, and the engi-
neer said he'd make it up or bust the
engine.
Gas the train started ont / Jumped
on the steps of the first car, stood
there a minute to see the train fairly
started, and then stepped to the door.
To my utter amazement it was locked.
1t was the baggage car, and l learned
subsequently was packed full of
trunks. / knocked and kicked, but
the noise sof the now rushing train
drowned any din [ made. Clutching
the rail tried to make myself safe,
but tho rushing wind and binding
cinders were making my position dan.
gerous for | was getting numb.
81 finally concluded to make my
way to the engineer, and decided 10
use force and strategy. If appeared
before them Unexpectedly l feared
they would take me for train rob
Der. With jump fortunately caught
the rim OF the coal tender, and draw
ing myself up, threw myself full length
on the coal, and watched for the fire
man to come off his bench and dress
the fire. He did so the next minute.
Then rs Re stopped with bound
! jumped on his back, and
clutching him to prevent an attack,
briefly yelled my position and iden-
tity into his ear and got satisfactory
recognition from the frightened man
before let him so.
"The train was cutting through the
darkness all this time Mt a terrific
speed, and the engineer nearly fell off
his seat when he saw me, covered with
SCOT and coal black. A quick expla-
nation sufiiced to secure from him a
place at his side until we reached
Weehawken. Newark IN. j. Sunday
Call.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
Too Neat.

The number of people in the world
who are economical at the expense of
others is immense. The ability to do
this was somewhat plcturesquely Illus
trated in a case in which two mothers
We're discussing their little boys.
"Oh, dear said Mrs. Brown, my
Willy is so dirty and destructive! All
his clothes are spoiled right away"
"Oh, that's too bad" said Mrs. Green.
"My little Johnny, now, is so neat and
saving, Why, rather than soil his clean
handkerchief, he always borrows one
from one of the boys"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh is q blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cure
it you must take Internal remedies; Halls
rectly on the blood and mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular prescription.
1t is composed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with tho best blood purifiers, acting di.
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. CHENEY q Co, Props, Toledo, u
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

large alligator padded up, curious,
apparently, to see what the commo.
tion and seine dragging meant.
Morton happened to have stout
stick in his hand and without think.
ing Of danger struck the alligator q
hard whack across the snout. In
stantly the beast darted at him, and
seizing him by the right wrist at
tempted to drag him into deep water.
For a second or two there was pull
and struggle, Morton yelling for
help, and with his feet planted firmly
on the bottom trying to hold his own.
But finding that he was at stand
still, the gator suddenly began to
whirl over sideways, the first turn dis
locating Morton's shoulder and twist
ing his head under water. Then the
beast began sliding off backwards,
dragging him, now almost senseless.
Just at this critical moment, when
death seemed almost certain, Alec
Jones, who was on shore when the at
tack was made, reached the spot, and
without a moments hesitation jumped
astride the beast and reaching for
ward thrust his thumbs into its eyes,
crushing the eyeballs and completely
binding it.
The alligator sank to the bottom
with Jones on its back, and then,
blind and furious with pain, began
darting hither and hither, swapping
and biting in every direction, and
coming in contact with the seine soon
reduced it to fragments. Meantime
Jones slipped off his back and helped
Morton to shore.
A few rifle shots ended the alli-
gator, but it was months before Nor
ton could use his dislocated arm and
wrist.
Jones was the hero of the hour, and
became local celebrity. Perhaps
not one man in thousand would have
been as ready of resource, or pos
sessed of the nerve and pluck to do
what he did, and that just in the nick
of time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
A Woman Hermit,

A short time ago lady in Paris be.
came violently insane on the street
and was sent to the asylum. Her
apartments in the Rue Rambuteau-
fine ones, for which she paid an an
nual rent of $l00-were then visited.
An intolerable stencil pervaded them
The demented woman had completely
timed them with empty sardine
boxes, which emitted the peculiar per-
fume. There were four cartfuls of
these odorous boxes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
Not Tempted.

! There is quaint story told of cou-
pie of Scotch ministers who were tax
ing dinner together one summer day
in little parsonage in the Highlands.
1t was the Sabbath day, the weather
was beautiful, and the bubbling
streams were full of trout and the
woods full Of summer birds. One turn
ed to the other and said: "Mon, dom
ye often feel tempted on these beauti-
full Sundays to go out fishing?" INA,
na," said the other, Il never feel tempt
ed, l just gang."-Household Words.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
NOT QUITE HOPELESS.

Husband latter n long tirade)-
"You have talked for an hour about
that letter I forgot to mail"
Wife-"I have q right to. Just
think how"
"And you are sure am just as bad
as you make out?"
"You are utterly and entirely"
Gone moment. Give me credit for
at least one thing"
"Well, what?'
81 didn't steal the stamp, p,"-New
York Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
THE FAMILY DOCTOR.

New Resident lat Faraway) --"Who
is the best physician in the place?'
High Local Authority CDR, Germs,
by all means. He is becoming n very
famous man. Why, people are send
ing for him from everywhere. l ad-
wise you to try him.
New Resident --"What is his spe-
ciNltY?"
High Local Authority with pridel
"Autopsies, believe, sir. Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
A GENEROUS LAD.

"Tommyr'
No answer.
"Tom-mee
"Well?"
"What are you doing TO your broth
er Willie?"
"Nothin'."
"Yes, you are. You are making
him cry"
"No, / ain't-Tm bein' generous.
Pm givin' him half o my codliver
oil. "-Harper's Round Table.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
Caesars reformation of the calendar was
really mado by Sosigenes, b. c. 46.
Sound SIeepers.

Some very hardy, warm blooded people
forget that summer is gone and sleep sound
ly under light covering, even while Jack
Frost is painting weird pictures on tho
panes. But we all learn by experience, and
they find themselves In the morning suffer
ing with stiffness, soreness, lameback, stifl-
neck or muscular cramps. STILL experience
teaches. Like everybody else, they get IL
bottle of st. Jacobs Oil, rub we'll with it and
ore cured. Warmer clothing, and the frost
Shut out, they snore again happily, while
from the towers of winters storm clouds tho
eentry cries. "All's WE'LL.
England has one doctor to every /, 1,45O peo-
Dle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
II an Alligator's Jaws.

An exciting adventure, and one in
which q high degree of presence of
mind and ready courage were shown,
occurred not far from Maggiore, Fla.
William Morton and party of
friends were seining and Morton was
dragging one end of n 100-foot net.
When in water about three feet deep a
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
How to Stop u Sneeze.

A medical paper says sneeze is in
simultaneously dispelled by pressing the
finger upward against the division of
the nose at the joint where the upper
lip inside joins the gum. Another plan
is to expire all the air possible from
the lungs the moment you perceive in
dications of a sneeZc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE,
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

FuIfilment - Rejected Very Prof.
cient There-And He Owes Every
body-A Martinez, Etc, Etc.
She grasped the bar, arranged her skirts
With dainty little tucks and firts;
Posed on the saddle, felt the tread
OF pedal, and, I'm OFF, y she said.
whirl OF Wheels Il swervc and sway,
And from the roadbed. where she 10y,
She realized in full degree
The climax of her prophecy.
Richmond Dispatch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
NO ACCIDENT.

Mr.. Grogan with the evening
paper)-"Phwat's this Oi see Two
yachts turned oopsoide DOWN."
Mrs. Grogan (turning the steak in
her excitemenD-"Rade it, Moike!
How many drowndid?"
Mr.. Grogan-"Wait q bit, thin
it's moi mishtake. Oi hod the papir
oopside down. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
CRAFTY.

Doctor-'I really don't understand.
There is no reason why you should go
in for reduction of corpulencY.
Patient-''Still [ want you to put
me through course of anti-fat treat
ment. My Eulalia shall see with her
own eyes how [ pine away for loyo of
her."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
SHY.

Lothair- elbow do you manage
about your poor relatives now you
have got rich?"
Staythair-"Oh, I sift oil my rela-
tions, rich and poor, the good from
the bad, and keep 'em strained" -
Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
AND HE OWES EVERYBODY

"Jones has a good deal of money,
hasn't he?"
"Well, he ought to have"
"How is that 2"
CHE never pays any out !''-Chicago
Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

A soldier leaving the barracks is
stopped by the Corporal of the. Guard.
"You cannot go without leave"
III have the verbal permission of
the Captain"
''Show me that verbal permission"
London Globe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
IN NEED OF REPAIRS.

. Sandstone -"Weren't you dancing
with Miss Galloway last night?"
Fiddleback-"Yes; how did you
know?"
81 saw her go into chiropodist's
this morning. Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
VERY PROFICIENT THERE

"They say that Gertrude's husband
is almost illiterate."
"Well, he signs check beauti-
fully"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

depends on all little things, \ Ripans Tabule
is a little thing, but taking one occasionally
gives good digestion and that means good bloUu
and that means good brain and Drawn, and that
means success
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

Dr.. Kflmers SwAMP-f'ooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and consultation free.
Laboratory Binghampton, MY.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

FITS stopped free by DIR. KIINE's GREAT
NERVE RESTORER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 500 trial bot
tie free. Dr. Kline, 93l Arch St, Phila., Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
REJECTED.

Business Man--"Are you q good
whistler, my boy?"
Applicant-"Yessir daisy"
Business Man - sect ~ Boston
Courier.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

The cat gives rise to more superstitions
than any other animal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

lfafflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac ThOmp
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell al PIC per bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

Nineteen centuries ago the world had only
one translation of tho Bible.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

1t would require l2 900 cholera microbes to
form procession an inch long.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

The ancient Mexioans had year of Is
months, of 20 days each. a., o5
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25
When Nature

Some butterflies lay over 100, 900 eggs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-11-25

England has one doctor to every 1,45O peo-
MI
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-29
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.

Although the Kings Daughters were
organized some weeks ago, we have
just learned the following concerning
our local order: That sweet, Christian
young lady, Miss Lee Crutcher, was
duly elected president, Miss Mamie
Martin secretary, and Miss Matte
Penn treasurer, with Mrs. Chas.
Chrisman vice president. The mem
bership numbers about thirty-fve.
Weekly meetings are held at the
homes of members who desire them.
A generous box of clothing was sent
the Protestant Orphan Asylum at
Natchez during the holidays and at
present the tuition of two little chill
dren is being paid at the Public School.
Brookhaven is notably generous heart
ed and charitable. If this were untrue
of her men her women would make
them SO.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-29
A Girl Make. sa,e.1e in a month.

/ read in your valuable paper how
one of your subscribers made money
in the plating business, but / can beat
that and am only a girl. / sent and
got the new Gray Platter and cleared
s2l2l6 in one month. Can any OF
your readers beat this ? You can get
spoons, forks and jewelry to plate at
every house. Some big articles l sent
and had plated at the factory. There
is plenty of work to do both in the
city and country, and why should any
person be poor and out of employment
when such an opportunity is at hand.
Anyone can get my platter by writing
to Gray & Co. Plating Works, Colum-
bus, Ohio. They do all kinds of plat
ing and will teach the art. My platter
has lathe, wheels, tools and mate
rails for polishing-a nice little work
shop. | hope my experience will help
others.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-29
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.

The following officers were elected
at the last meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Society of the Baptist
church: Mrs. Nancy Vance, president:
Mrs. NJ. E. Bennett, vice president;
Mrs. Pope, recording secretary; Mrs.
Larkin Baggett, treasurer Mrs. Lou
Gartman White, the retiring treasur-
er, had served the society efficiently
for nine years, while Mrs. Boone the
retiring secretary, most acceptably
and ably filled that Office during the
past several years. Ever since Mrs.
Strickland's removal to Texas Mrs.
Bennett, as her limited time would al
low, has faithfully filled the presi-
dents chair. If the new administra-
ton measures up to the best work of
the old, it will prove the wisdom of it's
election, and further the cause Of the
Kingdom of the Lord.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-29
SicnOr BOscO.

This celebrated Magician. who play
ed here last season to crowded houses,
will appear here for nights engage
ment, commencing Jan. Both. Speak
ing of him, the Okolona Sun says:
This celebrated Magician who play,
ed here five years ago to such crowoe''
houses came back and opened orr new
Opera House last Wednesday niShi
week, aud gave four performances 70
full houses.
Osolona will not forget Bosco, and
should he again return here, packed
houses will greet him.
On Saturday night, little Katharine
Murfee was awarded the wax doll as
being the prettiest little girl in the
house.
Signor Bosco brings with him an ex-
ira attraction this time. Master VIC
tor Leon, only 10 years of age will give
correct imitation of Phonograph
with his mouth. He is little WONDER
and don't let the children miss seeing
him,
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-29
To Teachers.

Owing to the numerous failures among appli-
Giants for license in our county examinations dur
ing the last scholastic year, and realizing the
fact that something must be done to prepare
teachers for these examinations. we have pre-
pared course Of study with this for its sole
aim.
The standard required by our State Superin-
tendent is high, lit should be- and the regula-
tions being more rigidly enforced than hereto
fore, credtaDle license is hard to get.
1t takes something more that a common school
education to stand the test, and to be prepared
to do good work in the school room. They need
special preparation.
With these facts in view, we have arranged a
course to meet al these requirements, andit en-
braces the Public school studies and each one
will be taught by topics
In case any one is deficient in any particular
branch, individual instruction will be given.
Our faculty Is composed of practical educators,
and are thoroughly qualified for their work.
Written examinations in each study will be
held weekly.
We are prepared to accommodate all boarders
in the College building Terms reasonable.
Correspondence solicited.
p. l.. MARSALIS. President,
Male and Female College, Liberty, Miss.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-29
PERKINS BLANCHARD,

Brightly beamed the light of love
aud the smiles of joy through the
darkness and the gloom of yesterday
evening, as the hour approached
wherein the nuptials of two of our
most esteemed young people we're
to be celebrated. Lovely Miss Josie
blanchard and Chas. b. Perkins we're
united in holy bonds at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. III.
blanchard and prettier home we'd
ding was never witnessed in our city.
All things, but the weather. conspired
to make the occasion one of enjoyment
to the select few who were permitted
to participate in the festivities. Re-
freshments were elegantly served and
if life rolls on as smoothly to the new
ly welded as did the entertainment of
this evening. it will be one of harmony
and brightness with nothing to mar
the harmony of its days So may it
be.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-29
Valuable Town Lots for Sale.

An excellent building lot at the west
end of Cherokee street, convenient to
the graded public school, College and
all the white churches in town, and
with ample grounds attached for gar
den, barpyard, etc. can be purchased
at bargain, for cash.
Fronting on the south side of Mon
ticello street, between the College lots
and D. Solvents, two or more desira.
BILE building lots can be had at a rea-
sonable price.
For further information, apply to
the editor of The LEADER.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-29
THE PLAIN ENGLISH OF 1T.

RIGHT IN THE FACE OF THE WRECK AND
RUIN OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC AND OF THE
UNIVERSAL VOICE OF THE CHRISTIAN
PUBLIC, TIE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, IL CON
VENTION ASSEMBLED, ENDORSES THE II:
QUoR TRAFFIC. IL AM ONE SAYS THE
ANTI-SUMrTUARY PLANK IN THE Plat
FORM DOESN'T MEAN OPPOSITION TO THE
DESTRUCTION OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC,
HE Is A VERY FOOLISH MAN, OR A VERY
DISHONEST ONE. III MEANS THAT
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY is FOR
WHISKY,-TIIAT is THE SHORT OF
IT. NO DEMOCRATIC
LEADER IN MISSISSIPPI OtGliT TO
HAVE THE FACE TO ASK THE
CHRISTIAN MEN or THIS STATE TO
VOTE FOR TIE SALO0N-DOMINATED
PARTY.-Dr j. II. Gdmbreii, in Letter in
The Ledder IN 1892.