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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
MAKING OVER SKIRTS.
An Efectuai Remedy for One That Is
Good But Too Short.

An Efectuai Remedy for One That is
Good But Too Short.
One of the trying things careful
woman has to undergo is the accumu-
lation of skirts whose bindings about
the hem are muddied and fraycd. The
old binding may be tipped of and a
new one put in place, and the skirt
neatly prepared for more wear. But
there comes time when the skirt will
be entirely too short should another
binding be attempted, but the skirt is
Il nice one, q little soiled, perhaps, but
too short for mendjng. If the goods il
black, SO much the better, as good black
always makes over TO greater salts
faction than colors. Rip it carefully
apart, take the stiifening out and wash
the goods nicely. When dry enough
press it smooth and free of wrinkles,
and put in a new interlinipg of stifren.
ing. About the hem put another piece
Of black goods to make what is lacking
in length. This should be bias. To
cover'the seam four little folds of black
silk are put on, one just above the other
very much after The fashion of mil
liners folds. If the skirt is still too
short and fits smoothly over the hips,
n yoke may be fitted very neatly; Il
pointed yoke of the silk folded like the
bottom trimming, and above that
about the waist ribbon belt listening
in a looped bow at the back of the belt
and yoke will make the garment the
desired length and add a smart finish.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
SIS that NJ. Dumont?" exclaimed the

SIS that NJ. Dumont?" exclaimed the
countess; "if so, he has been here while
You were away. He came on the part
of the empress, and carried off one of
my earrings, which her majesty wisheu
to compare with one of Countess Wor-
onzoff's."
"Dumont! Impossible! was talk
ing to him the whole time was absent,
and he only left me at the top of the
staircase two seconds before l re-
turned"
Nevertheless, mon ami, he has been
here, and has taken my earring. See!
it is gone"
effectively" agreed the count, with
u grim smile; but Dumont has not
taken it. 1t is to the last degree un-
likely that the empress would make
such request. Depend upon it, you
have been the victim of thief, made up
as Dumont." 4
"Impossible!" cried the countess, in
her turn. "The affair is absolutely as
tell you. 1t was the veritable NJ. Du-
mont see opposite who came into this
box and took away my diamond. Only
wait little, and he will bring it back
intact"
"Towait little is 70 lessen the chance
of its recovery. l will go and inquire
of Dumont, if can get at him, whether
be has been seized with sudden at
tack of kleptomania; because the idea
of the empress having sent him roaming
about the theater, borrowing a lady's
Jewels, | regard as preposterous. All,
these Partisan thieves! You do not
know what scientific geniuses they are
in their way"
81 was right" whispered the count,
,eentering and bending over his wife's
chair; "Dumont knows nothing of your
! ,arring, and, needless to say, the en-
press never sent him or anyone else up
IN such an errand. have put the mat
ter into the hands of the police, and
they will do all that is possible to re-
cover it,"
The countess was duly commiserated
by sympathizing friends; but nothing
more was heard of the stolen jewel un-
til the following day.
servant entering announced that an
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

out misgiving, in the outstretched palm
of the imperial messenger. The coun-
tess bestowed a smile and gracious bow
of dismissal upon her majesty's distin-
guished ambassador, who responded
by profoundly respectful inclination
as he made his exit.
Shortly afterward Count Ivanoff re-
turned. 81 have been talking to Du-
mont" he remarked, as he seated him
self. "Clever fellow, Dumont. l am
not surprised at the emperor's partiali-
ty for him; he must find him useful
when he is in want of an idea"
"Who is Dumont?" inquired the coun-
tess, with languid interest.
"That is rather difficult question"
replied the count, smiling; there are
several editions of his biography-all
different, probably none of them true.
Look, he has just entered the emperor's
box--the man in the black coat"
-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
A Wonderful Light,

"That's a wonderful light that for
eisn scientist has discovered" said
Hicks. "It's so strong that if you let
it shine through a pocketbook a camera
will make picture of money in it."
"Jove!" said Wilbur. "I'd like to have
some of that. Fit could make picture
of money in my pocketbook I'd have an
easier time with my creditors. liar
per's Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

81 never was so mortified in all my
life!" she exclaimed.
what was the matter?" asked her
dearest friend
"My maid tod me that my fiance
was in the eception-room."
YES"
"And l threw my arms around him
and kissed him twice before l discov-
cred that 1t was his twin brother.
Take my advice and never become en-
gagged to a twin
"On the contrary, think 1 shall look
for one. 1t just doubles the fun."-Chi-
caro- Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

The oldfashioned hand-woven bed
quilts, such as cur grandnothers made,
are now thefashion orporticres. Those
which were woicn in blue and white a, c
Just the thing for a delft room.
Though they may look bit faded this
will not dctract from their artistic
value. Besides being useful for por-
there's, these old-time Gedspreads make
admirable couch covers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
THE DELAWARE, SUsQUEHANNA AMI
l. SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.
Time table in effect December Is, 1895.

Time table in effect December l5, 1895.
Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Haze
Brook, stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, Roam
and liazleton Junction at 50, 100 IN, 10 p
N, daily except Sunday; ana u IN, 3s p IN,
Sunday.
Trains leave Drfton for Harwood Cranberry,
Tomhcken and Deriuger at 30 a m, p III, daily
except Sunday; and Z W m, IS p III, sun
day.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction,
larwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida ard
;heppton att W a m, ID p IN, daily except sun
day; and 03 II III, . rs p IN, Sunday.
Trains leave lla4icton Junction for Harwood,
Cranberry, TomhicSen and Deringcr at u 35 II
n, daily except Sunday; and S SO Il M, - p III,
Sunday.
Trains leave Haz!eton junction for Oneida
Junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road,
Oneida and Sheppton ut 20, II 10 Il m, 4G m,
sunday.
Trf ins leave Deringer for Tomhioken, Gram
berry, larwood, Huzleton Junction, Roam,
Beaver Meadow Road. stockton, Ilazle Brook,
Eckley, Jeddo and Drifton ut . %, 40 p IN,
daily except Sunday; and 81 IN, VI p Ill,
sunday.
Trains leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt
Ro I'd, llarwood Road, Oneida Junction, Halle
ton junction ard Roam lit Ii n l. 40, %
p IN, daily except Sunday; and 500 IN, "A
Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow
RoId, Stockton, Hazic Brook Eckley, Jeddo
and Drifton ut 8 % p IN, daily, except sunday;
and W u NJ, A p III, Sunday.
Trains leave llaIleton junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton Halle Brook, Eckley,
Jeddo and DriftOn at 300, b II, d D p IN, daily,
except Sunday; and 1U w u IN, 5 IS p IN, sunday.
All trains connect ut iaZieton Junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, AudCn-
ried and other points on the Traction Com
pany's line.
Trains leaving Drifton at GO d M, HAZE
Junction M G ~ a M, and Sheppton ut IL a M
connect AT Oneida Junction with Lehigh Valley
trains east and west.
Train leaving Drfton at 8 50 a IN makes con-
nection ut Deringer with p. r. Il. train for
Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, harrisburg and points
west
For tho accommodation of passengers at way
stations between Huzlcton Junction and Der
inger, 'au extra tram VIII leave the former
point a. 80 p III, daily, except Sunday, arIiv-
ing at Dernger at 3 % p IN.
LUTHER c. SMITH, Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
In a Dallas Restaurant.

Here is fly in my soup, waiter"
"Yes, sab; very sorry, sab; but you
can frow away de fly an eat de soup,
can't yer?"
Il reckon so; you didn't expect me
to throw away the soup and eat the
fly, did u?-Dallas (Tex) Sitter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

Kate-I went to stereopticon enter
tainment the other night with young
De Spooney.
Laura-Did you enjoy the views?
Kate-VeIy much indeed. 1t was just
like going through tunnel.-Detroit
Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
IN ME CoURT o. COMMON pLEAs of

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS of
Luzerne county, No. !26, March term, 1896
Notice is hereby given that an application
Will be made to the said court on Saturday,
March 81, 1876, ut 10 IL. m, under the act OF as
scmbly of the commonwealth of Pennsyl-
Vauia entitled, IAN act to provide for the in
corporation and regulation of certain corpora
tions,n approved April -, 1874, and the supple
mcnts thereto, Tor the charter of I'm intended
corporation to be called ''SlaVonic Evangelical
Union of America" the character aud object
whereof is 10 assist its members i'm distress
sickness and death; and for these purposes to
have, possess and enjoy all the rights, bene-
fits and privileges conferred by the said act of
us. cmbly and its supplements.
The proposed charter is now on file in the
prothonotary's Office.
John NJ Carr solicitor
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

Cumso-T suppose Whiffet isn't such
an unconscionable liar since he quit
fishing so constantly.
Cawker-Ie has less regard for the
truth now than ever.
Cumso-What does he lie about now?
Cawker-The immense distances he
covers on his bicycIe.-Town Topics.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
Johnnie's Advice to His Mother.

DR.. Perkins Soonover was called in
at the Chaflie mansion to prescribe for
Mrs. Chaffie, who was quite unwei.
Madame" said the doctor, will you
kindly put out your tongue?"
Don't do ii, mother dear" said John
ME, ''or he may pound you as papa did
me yesterday when I stuck my tongue
out at him. (Tex) Sitter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

"Jim," exclaimed the Foggy Bottom
matron, "yoh done promised me dat
yoh wus gwine ter let politics alone"
"Well, s'pos'n l did," was the some
what sully reply.
'Whah yer gwine tonight"
Am gwine nowhah in puhtickler.'
"'Deed'n l knows whah yoh's gwine.
l knows de signs. Yoh's gwine ter de
meetin', foh sho'. When sees er razzer
an er flask an er set er resolutions
in er mans overcoat pockets | knows
is business ebry time."-Washington
Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

Mr.. Youngman (after long thoughD
is there any way to And out what
woman thinks of you, without propos-
ing?
Mr.. Benedict (ahsently)-Yes; make
her mad.-N. Y. Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
THE CALLERS HYPOCRISY.

Mistress What did you tell those
ladies who just called?
Bridget-Oi told them that yez was
not in, mum.
Mistress-And what did they say?
Bridget-"How fortinit," mum. -
Leslic's Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

Atom must have had an awful
cold when he became engaged.
B.-Why?
A.-Because when one has cold one
has no taste.-Fliegende Blaetter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

"This age demands men who have
convictions shouted the impassioned
orator. "Where shall we find them ?"
I'm the penitentiary," replied man
in the gallery.-N. Y. World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

Sayboy-1 am thinking of going into
business; is there any money in
clothes?
-Bayboy-Not cent in mine
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

Bennie-What's a conversationalist?
Jennie-Oh, it's a man that doesn't
have to stop talking when he hasn't
got anything more to say.-Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
Castoria.

"Castoria is so we'll adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me.'
H. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
Ill 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, Mass.
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres,
lrray Street, New York CITY.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

When she refused to marry me,
She promised she would be my sister;
Yet she was mad as mad could be,
When, with fraternal haste, kissed her
IN. Y. Tribune
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

"Isn't it queer said Gonrong, that
I've always been mistaken about my
age? l thought was 60 last December,
but 1 got hold of our old family Bible
the other day and discovered was only
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
Stinteh.

The pain of Economy's grip
Is felt upon Pleasures fair neck,
When our wishes say: "Now let 'er rip, -
And Experience holds us in check.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

"You have left out an important
statement in this rescue story" said Il
professor in the school of journalism
10 one of his students.
"Indeed, sir?''
"Yes, you neglect to say that the
boy was rescued just as he was going
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

'I never indulge in irony"
mo. would say your brilliancy was
principally glittering steal."-Life-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

II 81 m and 10 p IN, from IIazleton, Lum-
bcr Yard, Juddo and Drifton.
IL 81 II IN from DelanU, Hazeton, Philadelphia
and Easton.
310p m from Delano and Mahanoy region.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents.
CHAS. S. LEE, Gen'l Pass. Agent,
ROLLlN II. WILBUR, Gen. Stunt. East. Div.
a. W. NONNEMACHER, Asst G. p. A.,
South Lethlchem, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
THE COUNTESS EARRINGS.

T WAS in t h e
palmiest days of
the Second empire.
1t was an evening
in midwinter. The
Paris season was at
its height, and a
brilliant audience
had assembled at
the Theater Fran
cais to witness the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
ARRIVE AT FREEL

&c, 927, 10 SO, II "a III, l2 5S, 2l3, A a. 5 33,
9 81, S Al IN, from Hazeton, stockton, Lum-
Der Yard, Jeddo and Dritton.
&C. 921. 10 ST III, . l3, 4 "a, 8 50 nj, from
Delano, Mahanoy City ana ShenaLioah (viu
New Boston Brauch).
Il IS, B 81, A IN, from New York, Easton
Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Allentown and Mauch
Chunk.
on, 10 So m, 1a IS, 5 80, 6 IS. S47 p m, from
EastOn, Phila., Bethlehem and Mauch Chunk.
81, 10 II II III, : u, Il 5S p IN from White Haven.
Glen Summit, Wilkes barre, Pittston and l.. anC
b. Junction Via Highland Branch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
LEAVE FREELAND.

605, S25, 80. 10 Al m, / 81, 227, 3 15, 81,
IL, q 5s, o., S 81 IN, for Drifton, Jeddo, Lum-
Der Yard, stockton and liazleton.
& O5, s %. 933 u m, 35, 3 10, 4 81 p m, for
Mnuch Chunk, Allentown, bethlehem, Phila.,
Easton and New York.
O5, 9J3, l04l IN, ~, 4 25, SO p m, for
Mahanoy City, Shenandoah and Pottsvillc.
%; 10, 10 81 m, / 5i, A 81 m, Via High
and Br anch) for White Haven, Glen Summit,
Wilkes-Barre, Pittston and l.. and b. junction.
SUNDAY TRAINS
II 40 m and 2i p IN for Drifton, Jeddo, Lum-
Der Yard and HaZieton.
324 p IN for Delano, Mnhanoy City, Shenan-
doah New York and Philadelphia.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. 1 hope the day is rot
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the variousq squack 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.. j. F. KNcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
THE FAD OF FASHION.
Jeweled Censers which Actually Burn
Dainty Perfume.


Dainty Perfume.
The modern woman has taken to
burning incense at her own Shrine. The
latest thing in jeweled smelling-bot-
ties is a veritable censer that swings
from milady's chatelaine and when
lighted diffuses delicate perfume and
a tiny cloud of incense
At an cperatic matinee the other day
very elegant young woman in tailor
made gown and fetching millinery
getup produced her whilom smelling
salts at the most affecting moment OF
the performance. AS she snapped open
the cover and n fine streak of circumam-
bient vapor curled softly up and stole
athwart the cootlights, there was a
craning of nccks in her neighborhood
for two who'e minutes, while the
women tried to investigate the latest
idea in elegance.
This new perfume burner, as it is
called, has isllaced the vinaigrette and
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill.
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. @. osGooD,
JowalI Moe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

81 have always told you," observed
Plunkett, that you've been living too
fast."-Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12
What is

Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t is substitute
for Parcgoric Drops Soothing Syrups Oil.
1t is Pleasant Its guarantee thirty years. use by
Millions of Mothers. Castora destroys Worms allays
feverishncss. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd,
Diarrhoca and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
tecthing troubles, constipation and fatulency.
Castoria assmilatcs the food regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-.
tOria is the Chdren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-12

The Centaur Company n Murray Street. York City
The morning times., 1896-03-08
P6Udal R6liG Dug
Up In Oregon
Crusaders Sword Unearthed
In a Portland Street.
Ills Genuine Two-Handed Weapon
Such as the Knights Carried
In the Fight Fer the Sepul-
chre Various Theorizs
to Account for the
Strange Presence.
OreENnian.

Workmen engaged in putting new sills
under an outbuildine on Colonel FIeischner's
property, adjoining the residence OF Mr.
Rudolph Goldsmith. on Seventh street, made
a remarkable find yesterday, in the shapeof
an oId-fashioned. two-handed sword.
To have found any kind OF sword in
such a place would have been remarkable,
but no one would ever imagine that under
an outbuilding in Portland would be found
two-handed sword. such as was in use
in the middle aEes-that is. during the
eleventh. twelfth and thirteenth centuries,
IN the time of the cTusades, when fighting
men wore plate arnor and knights-errant
wandered about the world rescuing lovely
princesses from enchanters, giants, ogres.
and the other bad men, OF those days.
When this business was dull. as Mark Twain
puts it, they went a-graning ng''-that is,
in search OF the Holy Grail, which was moth
ing ana was to be found nowhere.
The sword, as its name implies. was to he
used with both hands and, il it failed 70
cut through an enemy's armor. the force OF
the blowwa enough 10 knock khimflat. The
blade of the sword is four feet long and
continues past the guard nine inches as a
tang for the handle. which is composed OF
two pieces OF oak. apparently, having
round knob or pommel at the end and dark
with age.
The guard is a simple bar of iron about
ten inches in length. The whole iro nwOrk
has been hammered out, and is, OF course,
now very rusty. The blade is twO-edged. so
as 10 cat 'enl a-comiug and a-gwine, 4" and
the weapon looks as if il might be genuine
relic Of olden times, when such swords were
used by men of might, whose bones are
dust, whose swords, as n general thing, are
rust, and everything said about whose souls
must be taken on trust.'
a number of people who handled the sword
yesterday judged it 20 weigh all the way
from fifteen to twenty-five pounds, but it
kicked the beam at ten pounds just how
the sword came under the outhOuse no one
can ina gine. The building was moved here
some twenty-five years ago, and has not
been disturbed since. Perhaps this para
graph may meet the eye OF some one who
can throw light on the subject, for the SWORD
was doubtless placed under the bRHing
since it was moved there. It is not probable
that any old crusader went through this
way en- route 10 the Holy Land, and no such
swords have been in use since this country
was discovered. and the people who lived
here before that knew nothing of iron. II
it is a genuine relic il is of CvnS Eierable
value.
The morning times., 1896-03-08

wear colored tie under the gasllght. His
choice must be white.
"The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt wears a
black tie universally with pin in it. But
he clings to the styles in the matter of
shape. His latest ties are loosely drawn
in and are only an inch narrower in the
middle than on the ends.
Holidays and Easter he wears white.
''What tie is the most fashionable this
season? The white tie is by all means
But not the bow-knot. The broad Ascot is
going to be the favorite.
HARVEY LINCOLN,
The morning times., 1896-03-08

other Indian braves. When they gathered
at camp fire and sat in a circle, with
hands under the robe playing Button,
button be noticed that the button was
never passed to him. After while he
found out the cause. 1t was because YeI-
low Ram and Dirego, two of the hardest
working wives, were stealing whisky and
choice bits OF meat for him. He was much
incensed, but promised to beat each woman
with tent pole until she promised never TO
repeat the offense.
CLARENCE S. RUSSELL.