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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

and grandma's pretty cakes. BESSIE
put saucerful of big red raspberries
by Bertha's plate, and Tessie set an
other beside Harold's. Then they ran
to the raspberry patch again TO fill two
Eaucers for themselves.
"Why, see here" said Tessle when
they came back to the table. Some
body has been stealing Harold's ber-
riesp'
"Who can 1t be?" said Bessie. "Well,
there are plenty more raspherries in the
patch, that is one good thing! And we
have only to run and pick tnem."
They hurried away to fill rhe saucer
once more, at the same time keeping
watch on the table. Nobody seemed
to go near 1t, yet when they came back
again they found Bertha's plate was
Utmost empty.
"Now, that's meanw cried Bessie.
"Say, Tessie, let's hide and watch, and
when we catch the thief we'll offer him
some raspberries and cake very polite
ly. Then won't he be 'shamedi"
So they crouched down behind the
currant bushes, whispering and peep
ing. They had not waited long before
they saw the thief running softly to-
ward the table.
A boy? No. A girl? No. 1t was the
prettiest and cutest little squirrel that
you ever saw.
How Tessie and Bessie did Apgb!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
Mystery of a Mountain Peak.

For the last half century the Amer
ican residents Of Tucson, Arizona
have been trying to solve q mystery
in the shape of what appears to be q
hole through mountain peak in plain
sight of the town. The earliest resi-
dents noticed this peculiar feature OF
the mountain, but whenever they
came near the spot the hole disap.
peared. In speaking of this strange
manifestation one of the California
papers says:
''By the aid of good marine tele.
scope the mountain can be brought to
within few miles, but not near
enough to tell the exact nature Of the
rock formation. An astronomical tel
escope cannot be focused on it, as the
mountain is too near. A first peep
through the glass would lead one to
believe that there was no mystery
about it. The hole appears as plain as
possible, but several days study of
the spot will develop the fact that the
hole does not always look the same.
Many days when the sky is dark be-
hind the mountain the hole will ap-
pear brilliant white, like snow
drift, and on days when the sky is blue
it will often look SO dark as to be al
most invisible. These facts have led
many to think that it is an immense
piece of mica lying with the polished
surface toward the sky, and rejecting
the cloud formations of another part
of the horizon instead of being the
light seen through a hole. Viewed
with the naked eye, the hole simply
appears as white spot, but the tele-
scope reveals pine trees and other de-
tails, although very indistinctly.
"The range of mountains in which
the strange peak can be seen is known
as the Catalinas, and numerous parties
have made the attempt to climb it,
but all have failed on account of the
steep and rugged precipices in the vi
cinity. The peak is high one and
can be seen from any point in the
journey toward it, but when ten miles
out of Tucson the hole can no longer
be seen, even with the aid of glass.
This can be explained on the mica
theory, as q surface of that material
would not reflect ray of light toward
persons eye after they got out of its
angle of projection. Atlanta Consti-
tutIon,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
And the Greatest Was the Last.

Little Willie S. was asked by his Sun
day school teacher to name the three
great festivals of the church." He
thought moment, and then, memories
of the glad and joyous past doubtless
crowding upon him, replied: Christ
mas, Easter and the strawberry"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
a Scotch WARMING.

A Scottish bailie, anxious to get
away from the courthouse, summarily
dismissed boy brought before him
for breaking a window, with the fol
lowing caution: "Gang ava this time.
dismiss We WI an admonition; but
the next time, mind ye, the sentence
will be double. ."-Tit-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

A little boy, according to Harper's
Round Table, has taken n hand in
amending English spelling:
Mamma, how do you spell court
house," said Little Willie.
"C-o-u-r-t-h-o-u-s-e, dear" answered
his mother.
But should think you ought to spell
1t ca u-g-h-t house, because all the peo.
pie who are caught are taken there"
responded little Willie.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
ON RAISING SHEEP.
SHEARlNG SEASON AMONG wy
OMlNG WOOL GROWERS.
Details of the Operation of Great
Western Industry-How the Herders
and Their Families Live-Profits of
the Business.
Removing the Gin.

Springtime is one of the most i'm
portant periods of the year in Wyom-
ing, and Casper is the center Of the
most important sheep country in the
United States. Half a million sheep
Craze on the low hills and prairie and
among the mountains that are tribu-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
A $4,000 PALM.
The Rare Plant that Cost Miss Helen
Gould n Fortune.

Miss Helen Gould, daughter of the
late jay Gould, recently expended $780,
900 for a single palm. A picture of this
rare plant, accompanied by brief de.
script.on, is herewith presented.
The palm is generally known under
the name of "the travellers tree and
comes from the Island of Madagascar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

Bishop Bowman expressed o very
unhattering opinion of Congress dur
ing the general conference of the Me-
thodist Church at Cleveland. "Are
we in Congress?" he exclaimed.
Brethren, can we not stop this hoot-
ing and howling?"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

1.-THE typewriter is a blessing to
business men, it is death to the charm
of all private correspondence, and its
extensive use in original composition
would inevitably dilute literature be-
yond the selling point" declares
Charles Dudley Warner.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
What the Flowers Say,

The red rose says, "Be sweet"
And the lily bids "Be pure;"
The hardy, brave chrysanthemum,
BE patient and endure"
The violet whispers, "Give,
Nor grudge nor count the cost"
The woodbine, keep on blossoming,
In spite Of chill and frost"
Susan Coolidge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29


- --
are aside from the shearers, fore
man, who oversees the work, gang of
"punchers," or herders, who keep tho
sheep moving into the chute, and nu-
merous helpers who are employed in
various ways about the place.
After the sheep are all shorn they are
driven few miles to the dipping pens,
where they are dipped in chemical
solution that kills the "scab" parasites.
These parasites are of several kinds
and are death to the animal unless the
"scab' is killed. One kind of parasite
is known as the sheep tick. 1t causes
great deal or loss and thrives best on
beasts In poor condition with weak
feeces. The sheep tick lives by suck
ing the blood or the sheep and their
pites cause much irritation and itching
on account or the poison secreted while
ieeuihs'
nie Is "iso tne scap mite, whlch
S"u"e' 'he niosl ureaued OF all sheep
uise"ses' 'he scap. III causes more
,o9s ~ OWNERS 'hah all other KINDS or
'n'eI'S anu uiseases combined. The
sI"o ii'i'es purro" IN the SKIN, where
'heS iay liieir eggs. AFTER three days the
oeeo n"'oh anu III '"eiFe uays more the
souis "re luii grown. AS each female
t"sS ANU. hiteen eggs at time, three
~. 'A' " "hicn prouuce leihaie IN
sec's' ' the rapidity with which
,ne ineec's muitipiy and the
ui'e"se W sPreaus Is easily account
eu ior' 'our or hVe scap mites
piuheu up Oh the range VIII produce
ii,iiions III lew weeks ana lnfect the
"io.e hoch'
Asiue iiohi THESE Two there are the
e,eep iouse' hey prefer lohg-woolea
1nep anu ahec' the peast $ condltloh
ns ioss Vi the piood they hve on and by
.,io II ll'"'ioii .ney cause' Inc eggs OF
,n' iouse are iaiu at 'he pase Oh the wool
iiDo'' " Which 'ney auhere ultll the
'pu"e v,nei &C.
''plihs pens are rather small
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Inc men l'e Ill tents Ior the most
part' although some Oh theIh' generaliy
iiiarrieu men, nave immense wagons
canvas covereu' III WHICH 'iiey i'e Win
'neir lailiiiies' L hese wagons are very
picturesque anu are olteh lurhlsheu Ill
'ne pest S.3ie' WIN sprins DEUS cooh
conN Neiiieiices' ines iiNe III 'heih the
Hear rouho' anu KNOW no other nome.
nhc Sne"ielS are SeneIai! roNeis'
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
A DEPARTMENT FOR LITTLE
BOYS AND GIRLS.

Something that Will Interest the Ju-
venile Members of Every Household
Quaint Actions and Bright Sayings
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

Wiggles-Do you believe in spiritual.
ism? Waggles-Yes, l confess l do,
Wiggles-All right. Then you won't
doubt the truth of this story that I'm
going to tell you.-Somerville Journal,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
Natural.

"Look here, conductor! This woman
Is taking up more territory than be-
longs to herw
"That is perfectly natural sir; she's
an English woman!'-YoDknrs Sta tes-
man.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

This big toe took a small boy, Sam,
Into the cupboard after the jam;
This little toe said, "Oh, no! no."
This little toe was anxious to go;
This little toe said "'Tisn't quite righ
This little tiny toe curled out Of sight.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

Tessie and Bessie were getting ready
for a garden party, 1t was to be IA
very small party, for they had only in
yIted Bertha and Harold May, who
lived next door.
Tessie spread ta1lecloth on the big,
fiat stone under the great oak, and Bes-
sic set on the sandwiches and chicken
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

London has gone into the renovating
business in earnest. The city is spend.
ing $780, 900 in cleaning and re-
building one slum.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
Left foot


This big toe got suddenly stubbed;
This little toe got ruefully rubbed
This little frightened toe cried out
Bears"
This little timid toe, "Run upstairs"
Down came jar with loud slam! slam!
This little teeny toe got all the jam!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
FLEET-FOOTED vASSAR GIRL.
Ran One Hundred Yards In Fourteen
and Half Seconds.

Every girls college has its own partic-
ular athletic specially That of Vassar
Is sprinting. Nassar Is the proud claim
ant of the champion female sprinter of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

A little boy was practlcing piece for
Dhildrcn's Day, His teacher told him to
speak louder. He said, Il don't know it
loud.'
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
Ten Little Toes.

Baby clad in his nightgown white,
Pussy cat purrs a soft goodnight,
And somebody tells, for somebody knows,
The terrible tale of ten little toes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

his violin and bow like an old perform,
er. Persons who have heard the "in'
fant" violinist say that he is a phenom
enon, and will startle the world in later
years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
Water Asleep


Once there was little girl who said
that ice was water gone to sleep.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29
A YOUTHFUL PLAYER.

Is Probably the Youngest Violinist
in the World.
Probably the youngest violinist in the
world is Master William Ffooks, OF
England. He is 2h years old, and holds
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-29

The total volume of gold and silve'
now in use in the United States is
eight times as much as it was in 1873.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

ing, and balIoted from that time until
an agreement was reached at 8 o'clock
today In all about twenty five ballots
were taken.
When the jury first retired it began
voting on the question of whether Coul-
ter was guilty of killing Edward Illston
Intentionally or accidentally, before the
question of the degree of murder was
taken up.
On the first ballot eight voted for con-
viction and four for acquittaL 1t took
six ballots to determine this question
and at o'clock the jury had agreed for
conviction aud the question of degree
was taken up.
From that time until o'clock this
morning the jury was divided on the de-
gree. Six wanted to convict of the first
degree and six of the second. At
o'clock those holding out for the
first degree began ito come over
and at O'clock the jury was unanimous
for the lesser punishment. Word was
sent for the defendants attorneys. and
Coulter was brought into the room by
Jailer Larry Sheehan.
While the boy murderer sat waiting
for his counsel he exhibited no more I'm
easiness to know his fate than he has
during the entire time since his arrest.
He smiled family at an acquaintance who
nodded to him and then his features
hardened again.
The attorneys did not appear
When Stenographer Ralph Cav read
the verdict and came to the word
guilty" instead of mot guilty" there
was no change of expression. After the
verdict had been read and during the
whole time that he remained
in the room he sat looking
straight ahead with head erect as one
who did not understand the weight of
haA =. n
AS the attorneys for Coulter were not
present the jury was polled and each
man responded that he was satisfied with
the verdict.
When Jailer Sheehan approached
Coulter and said ''Come on, Dave" the
boy arose with alacrity and walked out
of the room.
Coulter's parents were not in the room
when the fate of their son was made
known.
The only thing which the murderer
said about the verdict was on the way
to the Jail.
GLOW did you like the verdict" asked
Sheriff Kepley.
"Weu. l guess they done the best they
knew how he replied
Coulter will be sentenced later. The
only difference between the two degrees
of murder is in regard TO generalization.
To convict of murder in the first de-
gree there must be generalization, design.
In his instructions Judge Hazen told the
jury that this generalization needed to
exist but an instant to maize it murder in
the first degree.
The jurors took but little sleep during
the night. One said that his sum total
of rest would not amount 10 10 minutes.
They were taken to the Fifth avenue
hotel for supper and b eakfast, but
passed the night without refreshmenk
John w. Moore was foreman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
PENSIONS GRANTED.

WASHINGTON, Feb 4.-The follow
ing Kansans have been granted PEN
sionS:
observation-disclosures D. Travis, Aurora;
Abijah Smith, National Military home;
Joseph Gilmour. National Military home;
Jacob H. Whistler. Beulah.
Increase-Wm. N. Rhea, Larned;
Richard J. Owen, Virgil; VIM. Calhoun,
Little River.
and.
Original widow-Matilda E. Hettin-
ger, Eskridge.
Original-John Barnum. Kansas City;
Barney Pathos, National Military home.
Additional-James III. Carr, Hoising-
ton.
Increase-Frank B. Jordan, Hill City;
Michael Mcguire, National Military
home; Henry Reid, Kanopolis.
keissue-Giles P. Lloyd. Sedan.
Original widow-Sophia Sleigh, Ok
ford.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
SO. KANSAS DISTRICT.

COngressman Miller Introduces a
Bill To-day tO Form One.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Feb. 4-Representativ e
Miller today introduced bill to create a
southern United States judicial district
in Kansas. By the provisions of this
bill Judge Foster will remain where he
is as judge of the northern department.
This is plan it is said gotten up by
some southern and southeastern Kansas
Democrats to create place for United
States district judge who if the bill be-
came law would be appointed by Pres
ident Cleveland.
1t is understood that United States
District Attorney w. c. Perry is figuring
on the judgeship providing the bill goes
through. Henry Rice of Fort Scott is
here urging the bill. The fact that Rep
resentative Miller, Republican, intro
duced the bill. does not necessarily mean
that the Kansas delegation will support
it as most of them are opposed to the
scbsne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

out exception so far as could be dis
covered. They Immediately began a
movement to have the propositions, tariff
and silver, separated, and they will
generally support Senator Quay's motion
to this effect The silver Republicans
seen, expressed themselves as follows:
Senator Mitchell of Oregon: "It is a
Democratic move to defeat the tariff. I
won't vote for it,
Senator Pettigrew-"I am against it.
You might just as we'll try to put the
ten commandments on any bill that
comes into the senate.
Senator Carter-"The bill will be re-
committed and ought to be with in
structions to report the tariff bill and
silver propositions separately"
Senator Hansbrough-"1 will not vote
for it as an amendment to the tariff bill"
Senator Clarke-"I am surprised at the
action of the committee. I would not
say until I investigate the subject wheth-
er will vote for the substitute or not,
but at first thought the committee's work
looks to me like boyish play"
Senator Warren-"I am not for it; it is
not in the interest of silver" -
Senator Mantle-"I am a silver man,
and / may vote for the substitute
However, l will not feel obliged to do so,
ii it becomes apparent as the matter pro-
crosses, that the substitute is intended
for no other purpose than to beat the
tariff bill.
Senator Wilson-"I am against the
substitute
Senator Perkins-"I voted consistent
ly for the silver substitute for the bond
bill in accordance with the wishes of
my constituents aud even went to the
extent of opposing all amendments to
defeat it, but l do not consider myself
undor obligations to support a measure
SO evidently intended as is this for the
purpose of defeating tariff legis-
lation. The tariff bill is an emergency
measure and the revenue which it pro-
vides is needed for the support of the
government"
Senator Pritchard-"I am a silver Re-
publican and in favor of tariff as we'll as
silver Legislation. Hence 1 would feel
it my duty to oppose:this substitute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
GILSEY HOUSE AFIRE.
Guests in the New York Hotel BADLY
Frightened But No One Hurt.

Guests in the New York Hotel BADLY
Frightened But No One Hurt.
New YORK, Feb. 4-Fire started in
the drying room in the basement of the
Gilsey House early today and caused
much excitement among the 224 guests
in the house, many of whom became
hysterical while others fell down stairs
in their efforts to escape from the build
ing.
For a time the Railways were filed
with smoke and there was every indica
ton that the building would be con-
sumed. The fire was discovered while
the guests were still asleep The watch
man touched off the automatic signals
which communicated with the various
floors of the hotel to alarm the guests,
and then hurried to the nearest alarm
box and turned in the fire alarm.
Aroused by the ringing of the auto
matte signals, the guests scrambled out
of bed and iuto whatever clothing they
could first lay their hands on, and then
bolted out of their rooms into the hall
ways. They found them filed with
smoke There was no end of screaming
by the women and shouting by the men,
many of whom rushed for the elevator,
while others ran madly for the stair
ways. In their efforts to reach the
ground floor and the street several wo-
men fell down the stairs.
Others crowded into the elevators and
were hurried down to the dining room
floor. The elevators took load after load
of the frightened guests to places of
safety. The women were crowded into
the dining room and the men were al
lowed to care for themselves. Many of
the guests had nothing on but wraps or
pajamas, While in the dining room
a number of the women became
hysterical aud a physician had to be sum-
moned. The servants were on the sixth
tioor and thinking that retreat had been
cut off by the flames, made for the fire
escapes and climbed down to the first
floor in the sight of hundreds of people
on the sidewalks.
The total damage will not amount to
more than $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
DISMAL AGAIN.

with Promise of More Clouds To-
morrow and Perhaps Snow.
The sunshine of yesterday has fed and
the tiresome clouds are here instead.
The spring air has also vanished. and it
is probable that Kansas will experiences
another period of dismal weather, The
weather men state today that the clouds
will continue tomorrow with colder
weather.
In the eastern portion of the state alopr
the lines of the Santa Fe the weather IL
reported cloudy and cool. In southern
Kansas sunshine still exists; as clear and
pleasant weather is the report. Cloudy
weather with variable winds is reported
along all lines of the Rock Island in
this state today.
At Ration, New Mexico, II inches of
snow fell last night and it is still showing
there today. In southern New Mexico
1t Is clear and pleasant
In Colorado the weather is cloudy and
snow Ia falling. In Texas a general
0loudiness existA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
CHICAGO MARREr LETTER.

Furnished by Topeka Grain and Stock Ex-
change. 526 Kansas Avenue.
The tame character of the cable news
and reported weakness of Pacific c6ast
market gave wheat a lower start, and,
though the California news was denied,
yet the selling of long wheat
had got a good start, and the market
ruled weak to the finish. Although
the foreign situation is supposed to
furnish the strength to our marker, there
is only an occasional day when their
markets respond in a marked manner to
our advances, a less cash demand was
noted here and many resting orders to
buy the break were cancelled. Local
bears again showed their hands with re-
newed confidence and great deal of long
wheat tumbled over. The trade has been
looking for such a break as today's for
some time. and whether outsiders who
have been waiting to get in cheap Will
take advantage of it remains to be seen.
We think well of purchases of wheat on
any good decline.
Corn and oats were freely sold by
longs and market ruled easy.
Provisions weakened, but the decline
brought good buying orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04
CAN'T srRADDLE 1T.

Some Talk in Kansas if the Money
Question Could He Ignored.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-"To be honest"
said Kansas man who is in Washing
ton, 'the Republicans in Kansas this
year will be placed in the same position
that the Pops were when Lewelling was
defeated. If Governor Morrill, asks a
denomination, and it appears that he
will, do not see how the party can re-
fuse to give it to him. And if he is re-
nominated the Republican party will be
at the same disadvantage in the cam
paign that the Populists were when
Morrill, was elected. They will have to
apologize for an unsatisfactory guberna
torial administration besides the weight
of carrying candidates on other
tickets to whom goldbug sentiments
are imputed. It will be a hard
struggle and that is the least which can
be said of il.
The man who made these remarks is a