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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
A Girl Snake Killer.

Miss Mabel Buttz, the sixteen year
old daughter of Christian Buttz, u
farmer living near Belvidere, N. j.,
has distinguished herself as cham
pion snake killer. Her fathers farm
is infested with snakes, and last sum
mer her little brother was bitten by a
coppefhead pilot and almost died.
On Sunday Mabel was out near the
barn and opened the door leading in
to the threshinS floor. She wes horri-
fled for moment at seeing a number
of snakes lying fat on the floor, evi-
IDENTIFY asleep. The creaking OF the
door aroused them, and one of them
prepared to strike her. Quick as u
flash she closed the door and secured
long pole. Returning, she made war
on the reptiles, and soon had half
dozen slain. One bolder than the rest
flew at her, and had it not been for
her dog, big mastiff, it would no
doubt have sunk its fangs in her.
The dog caught the snake in his
jaws and crushed the life out of it.
Miss Buttz was so overcome that she
tainted and was carried to the house.
The snakes were examined and were
found to belong to the deadly copper
head family.-Trenton IN. j. Ameri-
cGu.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
A WONDERFUL GUN.

Pull the Trigger and 1t Fires Eight
Shots in Succ ession.
What is claimed to be a most re-
markable weapon and one which is as
great an Improvement over the ordi-
aary revolver for military purposes as
was the revolver over the old-time
horsc-plstol, has been brought out by
Berlin firm. The construction of this
latest development in firearms manu-
facturc is upon entirely new lines, so
far rs regards small arms. The cart
ridges, which are eight In number, are
contained within a magazine in the
grip. The action Of the piece is so rapid
that the eye cannot follow the move
ments, and the whole eight shots can
be Cred before the first shell elected
has struck the ground.
The cartridges are brought to the
front of the breech lock, when the lat
ter is moved to the rear in opening the
breech, and closing the breech places
the cartridge in its proper position in
the firing chamber. The recoil at firing
drives the barrel and breech machan-
Ism to the rear, the three friction rolls
of the rear link strike against the cury-
ed butt and are forced downward, the
middle joint of toggle is raised and the
breech block recedes, taking with it an
empty shell by means of the extractor,
until the ejector strikes the shell from
below and throws 1t out, and the sur
plus momentum Of the recolling parts is
taken up by the recoil spring against
which the friction rolls impinge.
AS soon as the recoil, which ia so
eased as to be scarcely noticeable to
The hand, is spent, the spring draws the
toggle link forward and downward, the
breech block pushes the upper cartridge
into the barrel and the firing bolt is ar
rested and held cooked by the sera.
The safety piece prevents accidents
when the arm is not in action, otherwise
the pistol is always cooked and ready
for service.
The pistol weighs two and three
quarter pounds, with siX-inch barrel,
lnd two and four-ffths with seven
and n half inch barrel. The projectile
weighs eighty-five grains and is pro-
'ected by the cartridge at about 1000
feet per second.-Cincinnatl Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
Hcrriclr,a Love OF Mmnic.

It has been remarked by Mr.. Gosse
that Herrick "ls alive as no poet be-
fore or since to the picturesQuesncss of
dress" and the statement, though
sweeping, is correct. He takes note Of
each fold in Julia's gown, lie writes
lines upon the ribbon round her waist,
he describes the rustling of her walk,
and Is in fine as quick to perceive the
beauty that lies in dress as 70 compre-
hend the splendor of full-blown rose.
Music, too, did not go without appre-
citation from him. 1t would have been
difficult to imagine Herrick dull to the
influence of music, although some OF
our poets have been credited with in
ability to distinguish one tune from an.
other. But on the other hand, there are
many musical poets-Milton, Gray,
Browning, and host OF Others Speak
Ing of Milton, reminds us that Herrlck
addresses one of his poems TO Harry
Lawcs, who was the subject OF one Of
Miltons sonnets. Lawes wrote tho
music to "Comus,' and received from
the poet the praise that he
lISJ luuBIl OuI Lu5Ilsu ulusIC NOW 10
span
Words with just note and accent, not so
scan
With Midas ears, con- sitting short and
long"
Both Herrick and Milton seem to
have been on familiar terms with tho
musician, as both address him in their
verse as Harry. Some of Herricil's
songs were set to music by him, and
on his death Herrick wrote:
"Some have thee called Amphion, some
Of US
Named thee Tcrpander, or sweet Or
phcus;
Some this, some that; but all in this
agree,
Music had both her birth and death in
thee"
The difference between Millions
praise and Herricll's is very marked
The greater poets more considered
eulogy Was well deserved and dis.
crlminately bestowed; Herricll's is
spoiled by its eXtravaGance.-Gentle.
mans Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
A Wise Word TO Mothers.

When the school days are finished
and the homecoming over many girls
are more or less discontended in the
home because there seems no special
place for them TO ill. IN school they
have had duties and occupations, and
have become accustomed to regular
hours of employment
Wise is the mother who at this try
ing time is willing to make place in
the house for the little would-be re-
former, or the enthusiast who would
like to put into practice some way her
Ideas of house keeping and home max
Ing. Let the new ways and the new
Ideas be tried, and show some hospl-
tality to them and some sympathy to
other views than your own.
A division OF labors and responsible
tiles is a happier way of meeting the
difficulty than a giving up and over
of ones ideas and domain to the per-
haps overzealous young woman who
should have gained tact and sympathy
and some knowledge of how to live
happily with others If her school days
have been of any value. Encourage
her to use her gifts, not only in her
own home. but for others. The New
York Evening Post says that the girl
who has plenty of room for expansion
In her own home is usually the least
anxious to try home-making under an
other roof.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

safe was empty?
The scoundrels, who had instantly
dived their hands into the interior,
shrank aghast, swearing and pouring
curses upon the old bankers head,
"Bah! the old blackguard He
has done us, jim! And who'd have
dreamed it?"
"There's no time to lose," blurted
his confederate, smashing anything be
could lay his hands on in sheer want
onness. 'lt's striking o'clock and
work people are about"
Tools were hurredly collected and
pocketed again, and the "sergeant.
with disappointed growl, suggested
that they should go out by the door
they came IN by, as nobody wns stir
ring much, and the back way meant
scaling walls and roofs. This they
did, but immediately on emerging
into the street they were met by Mr..
Marsden in company with three con-
stables. The old banker had expe-
rienced q sieepless night and risen
ear y, calling at the police station, in
nocently enough, to ascertain the
news, if any, and he was there aston
ished to learn that they believed it to
be bogus affair, us they knew moth
ing of it.
There was desperate effort on the
part OF The burglars to escape, but one
or two passing workmen at the cry of
Help !" rendered assistance, and the
''police officers" were strongly se-
cured.
MIR. Philip Marsden, on stepping
into the bank. although greatly un-
nerved and agltated ut the state of
aiflirc, could scarcely suppress his
laughter on finding his ''decoy," as
he called it, had given so much trou-
BILE, and thoroughly done them, al
though he was quite ignorant of the
plot he had unintentionally laid for
them.
The "decoy," an old, insecure safe,
which was always purposely kept
empty, was one OF Mr.. Mnrsden's in
genius ideas for throwing burglars of
the scent, being fixed in prominent
position to attract notice, while other
safes containing the valuables were
far away from the rooms in ordinary
use.
The pseudo.detective officers are in
safe custody now. They have their
regular "drills" and instead OF pick
ing locks, pick o9kum.
Mercury.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
Fish StOp a Tue.

The sea tug Thomas j. Smith, of Phil.
adelphia. was rendered almost helpless
for time the other day by getting in.
to a tremendous school of blueiish. She
could not steer, and when her propeller
was worked ahead or astern, the blood
of the fish slashed by its sharp blades
spouted up, colorins the water ali
about the tugs hull. The middle of the
school was held together By the outer
edges pushing toward the center. As
the tug got into the thickest part of the
school she almost stopped, and it was
impossible to handle her. Hundreda
were ground up by the propellers. Sud.
denly, as daylight dawned, they dis,
persed, and their Tutoring in the
water was visible for miles.-Ncw
York Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
THE LOVE LIGHTS OF HOME.

The bird to the nest and the bee to the comb,
Wien the night from the heavens falls
dreary.
And Love to the light in the windows Of
home
The light of the love of my dearie
And Love to the light, like swallowin fight,
When the stoim blows the stars from the
blue of the night;
And kiss from the red rose, q smile from
the white,
In the gardens that bloom for my dearye.
The ships to the harbor from over the foam,
When the way has been stormy and weary,
And Love to the light in the windows OF
home
The light of the love OF my dearie.
And Love to the light, like the bloom from
the blight,
When the spring suus weave wonders of red
and of white.
And the darkness Of winter is kissed to the
bright
In the gardens that bloom for my dearie.
The bird to the nest and the bee to the comb,
And never e night shall fall dreary
While the lights in the beautiful windows of
home
Are lit by the love of my dearie!
And Love to the light, like bird from the
niSbr.
Where angels in lilies loves litanes write.
And kiss from the crimson, smile from
the white
In the gardens that bloom for my dearie!
Frank L. Stanton, in Harper's Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
A Queer Elect of Thunder.

A lobster greatly breads thunder,
and when the peals are very loud and
heavy it "drops" its claws aud makes
for deep water in great fright. This
claw-dropping operation is most pc.
culiar, the creature actually amputat-
ing its great claws so rs not to be iun-
peded in its flight when it makes it's
headlong rush to escape from the
thunder god. Any great fright will
induce Holsters to drop their claws,
but as new ones commence to grow
almost Immediately their temporary
loss does not occasion much incon-
yeuience.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
Guile i'll the GiI!S of Fish.

The gills of freshly caught fish are
red. The gills of fish that is not
freshly caught are paler in color, or OF
a dark purple. Dealers sometimes
put fresh beef blood on the gills of
fish to give them an appearance Of
freshness. New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

her. She understands their suffering,
and has the power to relieve and cure.
In nearly all cases the source of
women's suffering is in the womb.
In many cases the icale physician does
not understand the case a2d treats the
patient for consumption-indi
anything but the right thing.
1t is under such circumstances that
thousands of women have turned to
Mrs. Pinltham, at Lynn, Mass, and
opened their heart and lives-woman
20 woman-and received her help.
You ask how she can tell if the doctor
cannot? Because no man living ever
treated SO many cases and possesses
such vast eXpel ience.
Displacement, inflammation, torpid
action, stagnation, sends to all parts
of the body the pains that crush you.
Lydia e. PinlShams Vegetable
Compound" is the sure cure for this
trouble. For twenty years it has done
its grand work and cured thousands.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

"Once for all girl" he hissed, "once
for ALL will you marry meT" yes"
she said, "I'll marry you, but 1 don't
know about the once for all part of it.
l guess you haven't lived here long
enough to catch the sipirt of our enter
prising gcity."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
Beware OF OIntnent% for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering ii through the mucous surfaces
Such articles SHOULD never be used exceDt on
prescriptions from reputable ply ysicans, as the
damage they viii do is ten fold to the gpod you
can possibly derive from them, Halls C4tarrh
Care, manufactured by f. j. Cheney & Co.,
Iotedo, o., contains no mercury and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure to get the genuine.
1t is " ken internally. and is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by L. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
sold by Druggists, price nc. per bottle.
Halls Family pitiS are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use Syrup Of Figs, under all
conditions, makes it their favorite remedy.
To get the true and genuine article, look for
the name of the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, printed near the bottom of the package.
For sale by all responsible druggists,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
CatarTh nnd Colds Relieved In 10 to 60
Minutes.

One short puff of the breath through the
Blower supp led with each bottle of DR..
Aguew's Catarrhal Powder, diffuses this Pow.
der over the surface of the nasal passages.
stantly and permanently cures Cat rrh, Hay
Fever, Colds, Hcadacae, Sore Throat. Tom
silit,s and Deafness. II your druggist hasn't
1t III stock, ask him to procure il for you.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

Marstlen, senior
partner of Mars.
den & Rylotty,
b n n K ers, sa t
alone one evening
in his counting
house. The sea.
son had been a
very heavy and
prosperous one,
for much money
had exchonoe,l
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
HESITATE NO LONGER.

Modesty in women is natural. 1t is
one of women's chief charms.
No one cares for one who really
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

Dohbins' Floating-Borax Soap has not one
atom of adulteraton in it. 1t is 100 per cent.
pure. Try it once. Be sure you get the genu-
inc Your grocer has it, or will get it for you.
Wrappers printed in red
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

DR.. Agnews Cure for the Heart gives perfecs
relief in all cases of Organic or Sympathetic
Heart Disease in 30 minutes, and speedily eff
fects cure. 1t is a peerless remedy Tor Pail
pitation, Shortness OF Breath, Smothernr
Diseased Heart. One dose convinces II
your druggist hasn't it in stock. ask him TO
procure it for YOU. 1t will save yoar life.
lfamlcted with sore eyes use Or. Isaac Thomp
sons Eyc-water Druggists sell at 25cper bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

FlTSstopped free ana dpermanentlycured. No
iltS after first days use of DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NEhVEREsToRER. Free 81 rial bolt .eand treat
lsc. Send TO DIR. Kline, 93l Arch St, Phila., Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
leething, sOftens the gums, reduces infamma-
tion, allays pain; cures wind collie. PC Lottlei
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
nezrt plsease Reliezed in so dtrntas

An egg beaten up in tea or wine will bt
found very strengthening for inYaIiAs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is a sue
ceSstuI reme,y.,M =. DIETER, 81 Throop Av-
enue, BROOKLYN, \. Y. Nov, u, 'g4.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

In 1912 the central districts of London
were totally destroyed by FIRE.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

The Sanskrit language is said to have
about 800 root-words.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09

In the year 100 over one-half the city of
Edinburgh was destroyed by fire.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-24
PLENTY OF JOY.
How Local Printer Expects to Put
 in Christmas.

Asked how he expected to spend Christmas, one of the fraternity that depends on the print shop to space out" that darksome gulf between the happy memory of childhood and the hope of immortality, said:
 we will pass the annual feast day as usual in the printing office chapel in fasting and in prayer. For the time being we will withdraw the pro fessional proboscis' from the pro- verbal space box,' wash our dilapi- dated forms in can of consecrated beer, prove our 'galleys' and punctuate our unfortunate conditions with sec ular language, and as the forman yells, 30? there will be a mad rush for the contents of the paste pot Those who get left will work the free lunches to finish, strike the business office for loan on the next string or let ter of credit at the chop house and spend the evening in Poverty flat by 8 one-candle power light in a 'Pabst burner, perusing the book of Job and wondering when the boils will break ont "
Arizona republican., 1896-12-24
A PUBLIC PARK.
Government Will Make One of tht
 Famous Petrified Forest.

Colonel J. T. Breathitt, the land agent, has received official notification that the famous petrifed forest near Holbrook is no longer subject to en- try, and that the government will set it aside as public park. There are two townships of this peculiar forma- tion-great forests of rock trees that make most picturesque sight Col onel Breathitt left for his home at Tucson last night to spend the holi- days, and in about ten days he will go up to Holbrook to inspect the forest and file a report thereon.
 Not long ago it was reported that the Armstrong Abrasive company of Chicago through it's agent, T. G. Lewis, had begun the erection of a mill at Adam Ana station for the pur- pose of crushing stone from the petri- fled forest and shipping it to Chicago to be converted into grindstones and a substitute for emery wheels. In view of the action of the govern ment to- make it a public park the conclusion would seem to be that the Abrasive companys operations will be cut short The forest is one mile in width and is composed of three sec tions, the whole forming an area ex- tending six miles.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Hotel Adams: Mrs. V. H. Krieg- shaber and William Kriegshaber, Att lanta, Georgia; Mrs J. R. Custer and daughter, Chicago; Miss Helen M Penny, city; Colonel J. A. Zabriskie Tucson; George Jones, Kentucky; H. H. Frances, Detroit, Mich.
 Commercial Hotel: Mat Robinson St. Joseph, Mo-; R. c. Brown, Tucson.
 Ford Hotel: J. R. Emmons and wife, Mesa; George Donohue, A. H Donohue and wife, New York; M. s. Cooper, Kansas City; M. o. Bicknell Ell Paso, Texas.
 Lemon House: J. L. Clark, Chicago; Mrs. L. B. Drew, Williams, Arizona
Arizona republican., 1896-12-24

ner, MT. John Baggiore, on business pertaining thereto.
 Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Russell and fam fly have arrived from Alabama. MT. and Mrs. Russell were here last win ter. It is likely they will take up their permanent residence in Phoenix.
 J. M Ormsby of Tucson, for the last ten years manager of the Western Union telegraph office in that city, has become paying teller of the Arizona National bank of Tucson.
 Frank Hiener was arrested on a charge of trespassing on the premises of Colonel Lum Gray. There being nothing serious connected with the charge he was discharged by Justice Johnstone.
 MT. J. F. Kearney, father of Miss Irene Kearney of Congress, is in the city and will remain until after Christmas. MT. Kearney is an ole Tombstone miner and is now fore. man at the Congress.
 Rev. F. o. Holman of Minneapolis Minn., and wife are registered at tht Ford hotel. They have been in Phoe | nix before. Two years ago MT. Hol man preached at the M. B. church which was located on the site of tn, hotel where he is at present guest.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-24
A Completed Canal
 46 Miles in Length. ACo1npIeted Reservoir

One of the largest in the arid region and the only one in Arizona. 6,5O0 acres being already served with water One of the best colonization and irri- gation propositions possible to be found. The canal is complete; has been in operation six years; has fruits and other products already grown, showing its possibilities. Is on the Southern Pacific railroad and within forty miles of Phoenix No enterprise of it's character could be more com plete for an aggressive management and money making
 Offers are solicited for the control ling interest in this property On sale of same immediate possession could be given. Address or enquire of CHAS. F. AINSWORTH, Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

A. J. Doran has returned to Prescott from Phoenix.
 Benjamin Becker, an attorney of Chicago, is in Prescott.
 Brigham Young was a passenger on the north bound train Tuesday after noon.
 Mrs. Pond and MT. J. A. Murdock went out on the Santa Fe yesterday for Los Angeles.
 M. s. Cooper, dry goods travelling salesman of Kansas City, Mo, is stop ping at the Ford.
 Mrs. L. B. Drew of Williams is in the city. Mrs. Drew was one of the first settlers in Williams.
 Clarence s. King, the mining engin- ger, left Prescott Tuesday for Kansas City on mining business. J. R. Emmons and wife of Mesa were in Phoenix yesterday presumably to purchase Christmas supplies. G. w. Donohue, A. H. Donohue and wife of New York arrived yesterday and will remain during the winter. Mat Robinson of St. Joseph, Mo-, a commercial salesman for boot and shoe house, arrived in the city yester- day.
 M. o. Bicknell, general ticket and freight agent for the Southern Pacific, made a flying trip to Ash Fork last evening.
 MT. Joe N. Ziegenfuss, the Los An I CT lof+ for home yesterday to eat his Christ mas dinner.
 l Hon. John s. Jones has left Prescott for San Diego to eat his Christmas dinner with his children. He will re- turn on Monday. MT. F. M. Murphy, president of the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix railroad company, returned to Prescott from Chicago Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. F. F. Ward will enter. tain MT. and Mrs Charles w. Moore and MT. and Mrs. George A. Mintz at dinner tomorrow.
 Mrs. V. H. Kruegshaber and William Kruegshaber of Atlanta, Georgia, ar rived yesterday and are permanently located at the Adams.
 Jason L. Clark of Chicago is regis tered at the Lemon house. Mr Clark is successful mining operator of large experience in this territory.
 F. B. Corbett, attorney for the Unit ed Verde Copper company, was mar ried in New York, December 15, te Miss Adaliza Morton Thornton. David Balz, a we'll known business man of Yuma, arrived yesterday. He came here to consult his mining part.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-24
GROUNDLESS RUMORS.
There Have Been Only a Few Cases of
 Diphtheria in Phoenix.

The rumor having gained circulation that diphtheria was epidemic in the city, a Republican reporter investi- gated the matter thoroughly. There have been very few cases, not enough to occasion unusual comment, and the following personal statement from Health Officer Futile will set at rest any anxiety that may have been en- tertained on account of the rumors:
 Since November IA diphtheria has been reported in only five families Outside of town I know of only two families having had the disease. have only two families quarantined al present and they are nearly convales- cent. There have been rumors of oth- CT cases, but upon close inquiry, I find nothing authentic to confirm them hope this official statement will serve to allay public alarm.
 "DR. A. M. FUTILE"