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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
CROWNED HEADS.

The present Ring of Norway and
Sweden, Oscar H., assembled the throne
September 10, 1872. Including the pres
ent king, Sweden and Norway have en-
joyed the rule of AZ sovereigns.
The present king of Italy is King
Ilumbert, who ascended the throne Jan
uary o, 1878. Victor Emmanuel, his fa-
ther, ascended the throne of Sardinia in
1Slo and became king of Italy March I,
1861.
The present king of Corea is named
Ii Chung, without any Chang attach
ment to his cognomen. lie ascended the
throne in 1861 and will remain there
until the Russians or Japanese drive
him off.
From the time Of Julius Caesar to
that of Constantine the Great the popu-
lar name for n Roman emperor was
Cesar; after the reign of Constantine
the sobriquet in the eastern empire was
Constantine.
The present head of the Swiss confed-
GRAFTON is President Joseph Zemp, p,whose
term began in 1894, December IS. The
Swiss confederation Of August /, 1901,
is regarded as the foundation of the
Swiss republic.
The house of Bourbon furnished
kings to France, Spain and Naples and
sovereign dukes to Parma. At one time
it was said that THE humblest member
of this royal family was more inhuen-
tial than prince of any other
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

when get big enough"-I hear the happy
children say
"I'll do so many wondrous things / cannot
do to-day"
And so through all their childish years
their little heads they puff
With dreams of what shall come to pass
when get big enough"
when I get big enough!" All. mel since
l was but child
That one sweet star of help and hope has
all my life beguiled,
And like u solace 1t has come when ways
were steep and rough,
To guide me to the smoother paths. when
l get big enough"
And men are only boys grown tall" ]
dream the same glad things
AS when happy child l roamed on Hopes s
triumphant wings.
In some glad haven. crowned with rest, be-
yond the worlds rebuff,
I'll gather all the joys to be. when get
big enough"
Nixon Waterman. in L. A, w. Bulletin.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
All Ths I Wns Lacking.

He had been away on business trip
FOR quite a long time, and had brought
his wife handsome fan on his return.
Its just perfectly lovely, Harry"
she said. Its the daintiest and most
beautiful fan | ever saw"
I'm glad you like it." he returned,
with evident qualification.
"How could l help liking anything
so prcttyY she asked; and then she
added with sigh: Il only wish |
could carry it some time"
"Why can't YOU" he demanded.
mo gown to go With it," she an
swered, promptly. There ought to be
a gown to match, or at least one that
wouldn't look shabby beside it, if"
She got the gown. He kicked him
self for two days, and ever thereafter
bought fans to match what she already
had.-Chicago Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
GALLows' HILL. SALEM.

the romantic will have little interest for
you"
We stopped at the courthouse, where
we saw the witch pins" with which,
If was alleged, the witches tortured
their victims, and also the curious doc
ument which condemned Bridget Bish
op 'to be hanged by the neck till she
was dead and buried"-the last two
words having been afterwards crossed
out.
Did they really use the pins?" was
asked.
MY mamma says there never was
witches and so they could never have
used the pins" was the dignified re-
sponse. "But you ought to know"
still there are the pins. Who can
question each evidence? 1t is right be-
fore your eyes"
Yes" she added, "and there would
have been lot more Of them if people
hadn't stolen them before they were
sealed up in bottle. can't see," phil
osophically, "why visitors ever stole
such little things as pins"
For their historical value, my dear"
81 don't know what that is," she re
turned placidly.
We felt as if we were really well
posted on the subject of witches when
we had finished our excursion to Gal
lows hill, and then. in gratitude to the
little one, her pockets were loaded with
"gibratars" and "black iacks," which
immortal confections she received with
dignIiied appreciation. These candies
have long been associated with the his.
tory of Salem. \ writer has aptly said
of them, as our search for literature
bearing on the subject revealed: "Salcm
gbraltars speak for themselves; their
fame has been widespread for more
than co years, but perhaps the true
story of their first appearance in the
town which they helped to make famous
is not generally known BY the eating
public. Mr.. Spencer, an Engl;shman.
came to this country about the wear
1922, ard, being desirous of obtaining
work. was taken into the employment
of Mr.. Merritt, the eXpressman, who
during long life secured the respect
and confidence OF his fellow-citizens
While in his family he experimental
with the making cf gibraltars, and sue
ceeded so well that they met with
ready sale, which placed him in com.
Portable position; end it is probable
that his mother soon followed him from
England, rs no old inhabitant of Salem
can separate the idea of a gibraltar
from a wagon driven by Mrs. Spencer
from shop TO shop, to supply the numer
Gus wholesale customers. At first theil
means must have been limited, as
weekly purchase of the soft white pa
per in which the caaly was nearly
wrapped was as large an outlay as it
seemed prudent to make, and it may be
that this wise economy was an efficient
aid to the extensive business following
these very small beginnings. Then gi
braltars.when fresh, were almost rs hard
as their Spanish namesakc, losing the
brittle quality in course of time, but
never melting into sickness. The retail
price was silver four-pence half.penny
for seven, and many a child used to
spend his or her whole allowance ip
the purchase of the tempting swets."-
Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

A whale of average size has a jaw
bone rs feet in length.
During 1895 there were 1861 post
offices burgaarZed in the United States.
The lord mayor of London wears a
badge of Office which contains diamonds
valued at 100000.
Everybody in Storbech, Austria, over
five years of age is a chess-player. The
game is taught in the schools.
The Philadelphia mint has the Oldest
known coin. 1t was coined 700 years
before the Christian era, in Aegina,
Greece.
An ostrich lives about 80 years, and
the average annual yield of bird in
captivity is from two to four pounds
of plumes.
A labor exchange in Coquille, Ore,
is to operate a tannery, a soap factory,
cannery and a laundry, and divide the
profits among the employees.
a blotting-paper towel has been in
vented. After bath, the bather ar
rays himself in cloak composed of
blotting paper, and in a few moments
he is dry.
Several prudent young ladies in Atch-
ison, Kan, have formed society, and
each has solemnly pledged herself not
to marry a man whose salary is less
than her own.
In San Francisco according to a local
paper, there are 200 healthy people who
are so fond of providing for the future
that they have already selected ani
paid for their coffins.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

The clouds grow clear. The pine wood
glooms and stills
With brown reflections In the silent bay:
Ard far beyond the pale blue-misted hills
Tho rose and purple evening dreams
away.
The thrush-tho veery-from mysterious
dales
Rings his last round. and outward Iik
a sea
The shining shadowy heart of heaven un-
wells
The starry legend OF eternity.
The days long troubles lose their sting and
pass;
Peaceful the world and peaceful grows my
heart;
The gossip cricket from the friendly grass
Talks of old joys and takes the dreamer's $
part;
Then-night at last, for all that smile or
weep
The silent healer-and her servant sleep
Archibald Lampman. in Youths Compan-
ion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

like depot, striving to recover from
the effects of the Inhalation OF coal and
other offensive gases.
"rhis," exclaimed the investigator of
old Salem mysteries, sis to give us Il
foretaste of what the poor witches had
to endure when they were consumed at
the stake in those intolerant days of
fanlticism ana bigotry."
And that showed how little the in
vestigator knew of the real facts and
circumstances. What a false impress
sion the general world has will herein
after be apparent o, much abused
Salem! How grossly distorted have
been the narrations of the deeds of the
kindly gentle, tender and considerate
early city fathers!
"Salcm witches! Buy a WITCH" said
n decrept vender, holding up wci1d
and uncanny looking toy.
NO" replied the investigate, With
a shrug of the shoulders; "it would
remind me of what the poor creatures
suffered at the stake
Once more, persistent error and mis-
taken sympathy.
A9o W. 'il ohNb phi way ouSh AilN
ancient town with its quaint houses and
rather old-fashioned aspect. After in
specting the stores, we finally paused
before II child, a black-eyed little gyp-
sy, and the investigator asked:
Can you tell me where the witches
were burned?"
NO" was the prompt response, NOR
anybody else!"
Dear me! Weren't there witches
here?" with CONSERVATION.
"Oh, yes" with childish earnestness
Lots of them"
And weren't they burned?" earn
estly.
NO" Indignantly. "They were
only hung. Everybody that comes here
thinks they were burned. No one was
ever burned here With touching
local pride.
1t was comforting to have dis
agreeable delusion dispelled at once and
we began to feel that we had much
r:aIigned tolerant and tranquil old
Salem town.
YES" continued the child, acting. as
mentor, they were hanged on tree"
Not a gallows?"
mo; nineteen of them on Il tree"
And indeed these, as we afterward
learned, were words of truth which
fell from the little ones lips. Anyone
, who tries to find where the witches
were burned will seek in vain. And le
the visitor ask an able-bodied citizen
where the witches died fiery death,
if he dare! The latter will cast upon
the former a look of profound scorn
and amazement, he will make the
stranger feel that he has committed an
objectionable oifcnse. With his In
curling with contempt at the aspersion
east upon his beloved town, he is apt
to respond: Burned, sir? Do you take
our ancestors for harharians? No one
WIS ever burned in old Salem. They
hanged the witches; not burned Them.
You apologize profusely, and-"l am
sure it was very kind only to hang
thcm You must pardon my laboring
under such a misapprehension. Not
burned; only hanged"
Parenthetically it should be stated
an authority in Salem has written: "The
bald facts of the case are bad enough
and we must suffer for them. Let us
not suffer, also, from reckless mis-
statement If there be ary CLEAN of
sunlight breaking through the gloom
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
FOR THE GIRLS.

A girl of Is wears her skirts just above
her ankles.
Bleaching the hair is not only out of
fashion, but intensely vulgar.
If you object to using vaseline to in
crease the growth of your hair, why
not try washing it in tar soap?
A yourg girl should make no engage
ncnt, either of a social or business
nature, without informing her mother.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

"lTave any luck on your fishing trip?"
Remarkable"
Caught some beauties, eh?"
81 didn't get nibble."
"But you said you were lucky"
81 was. fell into the river and didn t
get drowned. d."-Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Witherby-Thats nice little safe
you have for your home, old man.
suppose that is for your wife's use.
PIanliington-Not much. She hasn't
even the combination.
Witherby-Ybu must keep some
thing very valuable in it, not even to let
your wife know the combination of it.
Plankington-You bet | do. | keep
ell my collar-buttons and shoestrings
in that safe.-Demorest's Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

"Iave you any good substitutes for
coffee? My doctor says must quit us
ing the genuine"
20, yes, we have several excellent
uine article"
well, give me a pound of what you
consider your very best"
I'm a whisper) james, bring me a
pound of that pure ground Java -
Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

AD1Ihh tOisstDS.
AbiJah Wilfred Goggins has 0o simply state
the truth)
a record which is spotless as walrus'
snowy tooth;
He's never been to soclables. to parties. nor
to balls,
He's never been to theaters, nor dizzy con-
cert halls;
He's never nuTsed his vanity before a look
inggrass;
He's never ogled charming girls, nor stood
to see them pass;
He's never used tobacco, nor by opium been
beguled;
He's never drank glass of beer, nor ardent
spirits wild;
He's never seen horse race, nor prize
fights brutal strife;
He's never bet u dollar on a contest in his
life:
He's never yearned for riches, nor be-
grGdged with envious eye;
He's never stoPn a penny, and he's never
told a lie;
He's never spoke an angry word. nor evil
utterance swore;
He's never done single thing his con-
science might deplore;
In short, his moral record Ito reiterate the
truth)
Is beautiful and spotless as a walrus' snowy
tooth;
And promulgate the fact, impart the same
with joy,
For Abjah Wilfred Goggins is my darling
baby boy
Harlem Life
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Mr.. Spriggins (gently)-My dear, a
Boston man was shot at by burglar,
and his life was saved by a button
which the bullet struck.
Mrs. Spriggins-Well, what of it?
Mr.. Spriggins (meelIy) Nothing.
only the buttons must have been on
Boston Traveller.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
TIMELY PRECAUTION.

Mr.. Society-James, go to the gro
GERS and get ME a strong onion at
once.
James-An onion, sir?
Mr.. Society-Yes, an onion; am go
ing to a leap year bal to-night.-De-
troit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Fogg-The train at the time was go
ing at the rate of 60 miles an hour. |
was brushed off by porter.
Fendmson-Were you injured?
Fogg-To the amount of quarter
Boston transcript.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
Caught In His Own Net.

Wife examining the bilD-Do you re-
member, my dear, how many trout yor
caught last Saturday?
Husband-There We're just 10; all
beauties; why?
Wife-The fishmonger has made 4
.'nistake-he only charges for half-a-
dozen.-Tit-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Now flies the lcatlet hectic,
Now flies the old straw hat;
The pig is apoplectic
And rolling in his fat;
And all the scene suffices,
To chill the weary soul,
With reference to prices,
OF kindliBs wood and coal
N. Y, Truth,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Mrs. Cooke-Do | make faces when
on my wheel?
Mr. Cooke--Yes, dear; but they're not
like the faces lay mother used to make.
.--Gonkers Statesman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Razzle-I thought you said that n
macintosh was impervious to water.
Dazzlc-So they are.
Razzle-Not much. | had mine
soaked before l had it week.--Iiav Y
City Chat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
Distance at which sound Is Heard.

The whistle of locomotive is heard
$500 yards through the air, the noise
of a railway train 2,sOo yards, the re-
port of musliet and the bark of a dog
l,S00 yards, an orchestra or the roll of
drum 1000 yards; the human voice
reaches to a distance of 1000 yards, the
croaling OF frogs 900 yards, and the
chirping of crickets 500 yards.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

"llow in the world did old Filibuster
manage to leave Cuba?"
"Beeause he couldn't devise any way
of bringing it with him. Detroit Free
Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

any silver lining behind the dismal
cloud-perhaps it will be found in this
that the executions at Salem gave the
needed shock to public sen5ibility, and
put an immediate and eifectual stop to
the whole inhuman work" Does not
that settle it all?
Somewhat humiliated, the investiga-
tor tried to assume an air of confidence
and asked the child with iocular bra
vado:
And are there any witches here nov,
little one?"
why do visitors always ask such
silly questions?" asked Miss Disdain-
full. with all the scorn of eight years Of
age.
81 suppose because we don't know
any better" was the humble response
of the repentant stranger.
"If you'll promise to be sensible, I'll
show you where the courthouse is"
brightly.
81 promise" meelsly.
She paused before building in nc
way remarkable for its appearance,
which bore the following inscription
on a bronze tablet:
Nearly Opposite This Spot
s'ool in the Middle OF the Street.
tuilding Devoted, from 1877 to 171S
10 Munleinal and judicial Uses.
Were .tled and Condemned for WitaRcraft
MIST OF the Nineteen Persons
who Suffered Death on the Ga!lows.
GILES COREY wag Here Put to Trial
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Since the tneater hat before your eyes
Shuts out the stage, alas!
We trust somebody will devise
An X-ray opera glass.
l. A. w, Bulletin,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Professor - Erostrates ignited the
temple of Diana at Ephesus and
Isaac Goldheim Gnterruptngl -
Was it Observation-Disclosures de Poche.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

ALBERT T., emperor of Germany, had
only one e,Cr, the other having been cut
off by sa.ber stroke during cavalry
fight He concealed the deficiency by
allowing his hair to grow very long,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

A can of oil.
A slumbering coal;
Another soul
Has reached the goal
-CleYelanl Lender
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

she-What kept you out so late last
night?
He-Taking inventory.
81 knew it by your breath. You will
keep on taking inventory until you get
in jail and disgrace your family, and
then you will be satisfied" - Texas
Sitter
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
WERE NOT BURNED.
BY BOHEMIAN.

ALE choked by the
smoke, coughing
and nearly suffo-
Gated = for every
W i n d o W of the
t + a i II had been
wide open as it
passed through the
tunnel-we found
ourselves at last
upon the platform
of Salem's CASTLE
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
Not royalty my mansion tower
Autumn Gold.

Prince and beggar, sage and clown,
Here are treasures lit for all.
Where the sun comes gllnting down
'Mongst the leaves that sigh and fan.
Far and near an answering light
Shines as sunset clouds unfold
Ger the forest on the height.
Blazoned fair with autumn gold.
Kindlier by much 1t seems,
AS the twilight fades away,
Than the yellow coin which CLEANS
Ort to mock us and betray
Wet with dew-drops. not with tears;
Tenderly bestowed, not sold.
Nature bids us gild the years.
None may lack for autumn gold
-Philander Johnson, in Detroit Free Press
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

Fine Old Chap.
I like this kind old sunny soul,
Whom nothing can annoy;
His pleasant smile is e'er the same,
TO fill my heart with Joy.
like his quaint ungalnly shape:
| like his big round face
Although he's clumsy through and
through,
To me he's fun of grace
Indeed. he's sweet enough TO eat
Feet, elbows, legs and head
This very dear old gentleman,
Who's made of gingerbread.
r, X. Munkittricls. IN Larper's Round
Table.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

When thar her little arms are curled
(About my neck they twlne),
She loves me-loves me all the world"
Hence all the world is mine!
And sweetly do the heavens above
Smile on that wondrous world of love!
Not royalty my mansion towers;
So humbly doth 1t rise
That you may lose 1t in the flowers
That bloom meath tranquil skies.
And yet for all do opine,
The very world God made is mine
And rich an l when poorest seeming,
With wealth to match the worlds above
When, sweetly on my bosom dreaming,
She bringeth me her world of love!
There lies she like gem unpearled-
Her love my life, my wealth, my world.
Il. l.. Stanton, In Chicago Times-IIerald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
Successful Men

OF former generations would not sue
Ceed today with the same means
they long ago employed. Neither
should the business man of todav
expect the largest success without
Intelligent and persevering use of
modern methods. Among modern
ways of obtaining and maintaining
business, nothing is more reason
able or adaptable than
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19

For several years the Tribune has
offered the best advantages to ad-
Vertisers in FreeIand. We have CO.
operated with business men in maxi
ing publicity successful. We can
give better cooperation today than
ever before.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-19
A scientific writer recently said:
Evolution

works by two factors; viz: Heredity,
or that which tends to permanency,
and Environment, or that which
tends to variation. The first repro
duces the past; the second adapts
the present. This is true also as to
The herald., 1896-11-29
FOR EXCHANGE REAL ESTATE
ALLEN & BUTLER'S
FOR EXCHANGE

List of Genuine Bargains in
REAL ESTATE, MINES. EXCHANGE
DEALS, ETC.
Fer sele-2-story brick business block
rented for $50 month; price $12,5O0.
For sale-A beautiful modern home at
Glendora, consisting of 7-room concrete
house, good outbuildings, acres In bear
ing olives; 100 assorted fruit trees in full
bearing; independent water right sufh-
piped; original cost, $1,000; If sold in ten
days the price will be $2500.
For sale-At half It's real value; only
small payment down; an elegant large
block of electric line; call at once.
For exchange-A beautiful acre-fruit
ranch at Tropico, with modern house S
rooms; 20 paid shares water stock price
$1,000; want cottages in Los Angeles.
For exchange-1h acres highly improv-
ed and clear at Pomona; Groom hard
finish house; 175 bearing fruit and shade
trees, good well of water and outbuild-
inss; price $3.50; want neat cottage in
Los Angeles.
We have a large list of choice, clear
eastern city properties to exchange for
We have developed mining property for
cash or exchange.
For sale or exchange for alfalfa land
south or southwest. $4,000, choice income
property, on Fifth street.
For exchange-Fine modern cottage of
rooms, $1,000, and good assorted gen.
eral merchandise at Orange, $500, for
Los Angeles city property.
For exchange-15-room house. clear. at
Sioux City. Iowa, renting for 500 month;
price $4,000. to exchange for orange or
lemon ranch.
For sale or exchange-All or half Of 40
acres highly improved ranch at Covina
at genuine bargain; all in fruit except
10 acres In grain; good broom, house,
barn, l2O shares water stock.
Wanted-Two parties with $1,000 each
to join three others with like amount for
the purpose Of purchasing a well devel
oped gold mining property and mill,
which can be made wonderful payer.
Wanted-Party with $1,000 to join four
others In the completion of first-class
merchant Touring mill: investor can hold
position with company.
For sale, exchange or lease-Valuable
oil lands adjoining Pacific Coast Oil Co.'S
property, which has pipe line to the
ocean; oil OF high gravity.
We have some bargains in cottages and
lots on the installment plan.
ALLEN & BUTLER.
20 252-253 Wilson block.