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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

Only one Lighthouse in ninety miles
from Sandy Hook to Atlantic CITY,
and several boats, including the liner
st. Louis, have lately run on the
beach in that stretch, cxclaims the
New York Dispatch. Only one light
house for tho Long Island shore ap.
proach to Sandy Hood for sixty miles
and over, where numerous wrecks are
boached and strew the coast every
year. Is the approach to the greatest
harbor i'll tho world properly pro-
tected considering the dangerous
sands waiting to hold any craft unfor-
tunate enough to get ashore and con-
sidering the enormous tonnage and its
value that has to reach this port by
running the gauntlet of the jersey and
Long Island sands?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
Salt in History.

The necessity for salt among nborig.
inal races must have been paramount,
for nature Graves it. Salts of soda are
to be found in all animal and vegeta-
BILE substances man uses, but it does
not seem to be SO assimilable rs sodic
chloride. Primitive Americans were
certainly fortunate, because sources
Of salt far away from the seuboard arc
fairly numerous. The work of procur.
ing salt must have fallen in largo
measure on women. There was a Mex
lean goddess who was honored rs tho
salt giver. Bancroft, in his Azte,
studies, tells how an Aztec king kept
the Tlascalas without salt for years,
until they acknowledged his soyer-
eighty.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

Virginia possesses the greatest mag
nesium mines in the world.
The eyes of birds that fly by night
are generally about double the size of
day birds.
The Bertillon system for identifying
criminals by measurements has been
adopted by the New York City Police
Board.
If human dwellings, were constructed
on the same proportionate scale as the
ant-hills of Africa we should be living
in houses mile high.
An odd observation of Gilbert
White, confirmed by recent writers,
is that pheasant cocks invariably crow,
IS if in answer to challenge, at the
sound of artillery or thunder.
1t is evident, according to the
American Machinist, that wheels con-
structed on the principle of the bicycle
wheel are not suited for use in ordinary
three and four wheel vehicles since
they are planned to sustain vertical
stress only, and are altogether I'M
fitted for lateral strain such as other
vehicles are subjected to.
A Frenchman has invented record
ing attachment for the piano, for the
use of composers, by which each key,
when struck, leaves mark on strip
of slowly-moving paper. By means of
this contrivance improved music may
be transcribed and feeting ideas
caught that, perhaps, it would be i'm
possible for the composer to recall
and commit to paper.
Plateau, Belgian experimenter,
throws doubt on the assumption that
insects are strongly attracted by
bright and contrasted colors in flow
ers. Snowy dahlias, hidden beneath
leaves and colored paper seemed to
be visited by bees and butterflies
quito as often as the exposed flowers.
1t is concluded that perception of
odors is the insects chief guide.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company finds that its ele ctric loco
motives are more expen sive than those
driven by steam. tho former costing
thirty-eight cents per engine mile.
while the cost of the latter is but
twenty-three cents. However, as in
all other respects the use Of electricity
in the tunnel has given far more salts
faction than that of steam, the former
will be continued.
Usually skeletons OF prehistoric
peoples are found near the surface.
Except in the high mounds of the
Mississippi valley they are seldom
more buried than ten feet deep. SO
it is interesting to note that an ex-
cellently preserved skeleton was found
at Atlantic Highlands, N. j., twenty
two feet below the present surface,
accompanied by pipe, tomahawk,
drinking cup, shells and other articles.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

Buffalo Bill is said, in Farm, Field
ani Fireside, to be the best known
American citizen. In Germany he i,
looked upon as general, in France,
England and ireland MS the most
prominent Presidential candidate, and
III Spain and Italy as cabinet officer
taking n tour for his health. The
members OF the Wild West Show are
looked upon as tho courtiers in his
train-typical American gentlemen.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
zee
"JOCK."
The Shepherd Collie Which Saved
Twenty-Five Horses,

When Mr.. Leicht, of the Paepcke-
Leicht Lumber Company, paid $25 for
Jock, Scotch collie, he littlethought
the dog would pay for itself hundred
times over and save property worth
$1,000. Such, however, Is the fact, and
had 1t not been for the sagacity Of Jock
twenty-five horses belonging to Mr..
Leichts firm would have lost their
lives in the fire which partially destroy
ed its lumber-yard on Tuesday night.
The horses were in stable In the rear
of the building in which the fire was
discovered, and though the night
watchman cut their halters they would
not leave the building. Jock seemed
to understand the situation, and, rush
Ing into the stalls, drove the animals
out one by one. He barked and bit at
the heels of the frightened animals,
and did better work than a score Of
men. One of the animals after he was
outside ran back into the burning sta
BILE and was followed by Jock. But the
efforts of the dog were of no avail; the
horse was fire mad" and was burned
to death.
Jock Is four years old and Is the
nightly companion of Watchman
Arndt. The dog discovered the fire
and by barking attracted the atten-
ton of the watchman. When his work
of rescue was complete he took up a
position by the yard gate, and neither
streams of water nor showers of sparks
would dislodge him from his place.
Jock is of pure Scotch breed, and, ac-
cordlng to his owner, Tuesday nights
occurrence was not the first exhibition
of intelligence above the ordinary. Sev-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
JENNY AND THE COWS.

The COWS arc coming homo, Jenny
Ihear their clanlnS bells:
White Face
And Bright Face:
Coming, coming, coming from the clover
in the dells;
Coming. Jenny girl,
And what care they for curl,
Or that red rose that you wear in your hail
Jenny girl!
The cows are coming home,
Jenny. the cows are coming home:
Lazy Bell
And Daisy Bell
Coming, coming. coming from tho fields
where wild doves roam;
Coming, Jenny dear,
Aud l wonder why you wear
Such ribbons and such roses in your hair,
Jenny dearl
The cows are coming home,
Jenny; by the lowing calves they're led
White Face
And Bright Face:
Coming. coming, coming--but beware that
russ Vi reu!
Or do the cattle care
For woman's ribboned hair?
Nay. there's some one watching-watch-
ing for your coming, Jenney dearl
The COWS are coming home,
Jenny; but little do you caro-
For Lazy Bell,
Or Daisy Bsll
From fragrant fields Of clover, while in all
the twilight air
A sweeter music swelis
Than the ringing of their bells
From lips that cry for kisses from your red
lips, Jenny dear!
Ne'er mind tho cattle, Jenny; they'll come
for all the girls;
Daisy Bell
And Lazy Bell:
Ihe calves II call them homewarI spite OF
OF ribbons and OF curis;
Think You the cattle caro-
For tho rose that's in your hair?
Nay! but one there is who loves you. nm
he's waiting, Jenny dear!
Atlanta Constitution.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

A State organization of the school
boards of Minnesota has been formed.
There are similar organizations in Illi-
lois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Texas and
Pennsylvania, and National conven.
ton, the first, will be held in Buffalo
this year, in connection with the Ma
tional Teachers Association. The
purpose in the organization of these
State associations of school boards is
to gather and exchange opinions and
decisions. Without such organiza-
tion, it is argued, school boards are
independent bodies, each acting upon
its own best judgment, and knowing
little or nothing of the methods of
other boards. School teachers and
superintendents have their conven-
tions and exchange of ideas, and it is
equally desirable that members OF
school boards should have an oppor-
tunity of educiting themselves for
their duties
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
Proof Positive.

A Scotsman who wanted to loara
what profession he would have his son
enter, put him into q room with q
theological work, an apple and six.
penny piece. If he found him when
he returned reading the book, he ln-
tended to make q clergyman of him !;
if eating the apple, farmer, and if
interested in the money, banker.
When he did return he found the
boy sitting on tho book, with the six,
pence in his pocket, and the apple al.
most devoured.
''That settles it," said the keen
Scotsman, "the lads born lawyer,
can easily see. San Francisco Ex-
aminer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
a Queer DepOsit.

Julius Howe has peculiar deposit
on his farm in East Brooklield Mass.
1t covers about an acre and lies Mt the
bottom of ravine in bog. 1t Is
about one and one-half feet thick and
is twelve inches below the surface. 1t
has been analyzed and found to con-
sist of the petrifled shells or bodies of
minute flies or beetles. Upon being
burned it crumbles into white DOW
der. valuable for securing metal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

1t is the announced purpose of An
drew Carnegie to make OF Pittsburg
tho cart centre" of America, by an
annual "salon" exhibition after the
manner OF the Paris Salon. To induce
the worlds artists to send pictures for
exhibition he has decided to give
$50, 200 q year for the purchase of
prize winners.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
Music Published Cheaply,

Music is published very cheaply
The cost of 100 ..copies is only about
$40, if the cover OF the music is plain.
There were CO., musical compost.
tions turned out from American
presses last year. Hardly moro than
n dozen songs were popular success.
Thi3 need not deter the musically am
bltious, who can, If they find the
proper place, become composers
"while you wait. San Francisco
Chronicle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
SATAN IN HARNESS.
A Giant Georgia Negro Docs the Work
of n Mule.


of Mule.
"Satan at last in harness" should not
be construed as meaning that the cloven
hoof individual who figures most con-
spicuously in Dante's Inferno has been
suddenly halted in his travels to and
fro on this earth. The Satan here re-
ferred to is Sam Satan. n giant negro,
of Dougherty County, Georgia, who al
lowed himself to be hitched to plow
and did the work of his deceased mule.
Sam had owned mouse-colored mule
for number of years, but hard work
had hurried it to the bone factory, and
money was not plentiful with Sam, and
just how he should do the plowing in
his field worried him very much. He
saw nothing else to do but to take the
mules place in the harness, and let his
wife do the driving. For one whole
summer Sam assumed the role of n
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

mule, and did the work in mastery
the mules of the county.
Satan is seven feet tall and as strong
rs an OK, and has the reputation of be-
ing the Samson of Georgia. One of his
feats that attracted especial attention
was where he picked up four men, each
weighing about $50 pounds. Putting
one on each shoulder and taking one on
each arm, he walked off down the street
as easily as an ordinary man would
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
Peculiar Way to Grind Out a Living

There is man with an Office on
West Twenty-eighth street who is
grinding out living in peculiar
way. He conducts bureau of nomen.
ciature. His specially is to name
titles for all sorts of plays. OF course,
he must read the plays first. Many
authors who are unable to conceive au
appropriate title for their plays go to
this individual for catchy name. Ii
the play is success he generally gets
handsome bonus in addition to his
fee. He has been in the business for
seven years, and he says only two of
the plays which he named have gone
under. New York World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

Chicago is very much afraid that
Canada might invade her, in case of
trouble with England, and is loudly
demanding a big share of the cash ap-
propriated for fortifcations. What's
the matter with the brick battleship,
Illinois? asks tho New Orleans
Picayupe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

The Chicago Inter Ocean says:
1.-THE civilization that can photograph
the invisible should not despair of
finding out what is the real cause and
practical cure of crime"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

Marshall Yamagata, of Japan, thinks
that this is tho most wonderful coun-
try under the sun, and says that it is
the only Nation in the world that does
not need an army.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
knowledge and Observation,

A field naturalist is one who supple
ments the knowledge acquainted by
study, by actual observation. The term
implies acquaintance with the habits
of animals, as well as with their anat-
omy.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

Eugene V. Debs was invited by the
Chicago University students to ad-
dress them, but the faculty wouldn't
allow it. They think Debs is o dan
gerous man, explains the New England
Homestead.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
"JoCK," TIE SHEPHERD COLLIE.

eral times he has driven suspicious
characters away from the yards, and
woe to the tramp who tries to turn
lumber pile into lodging house. Chi
cago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

No man is really unlucky unless he
can make train late by going to the
depot to wait for it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

ChiefJustice Judd, OF Hawaii, hopes
for Union with the United States
the island republic to become either
"Federal District or Territory"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

HEY lived in
n little two
roomed cab
IN on the
bank of the
Missi M ssippi.
Il h @ rising
ground which
t h e Y occu-
ried had for
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

When Mr.. Lane arrived at the mill
he Joined in the difficult labor of pol
ing such logs as they could secure into
the comparatively still waters of q
little bayou and mooring them Sc
curely. The men worked like Trojans !;
but, strive as they might, thousands
of feet os valuable timber were swept
away. By ones and twos and dozens
the great logs were whirled beyond
their grasp aud when daylight broke,
shout arose, and was repeated
hoarsely from man to man: "The cut
offs broken open"
"Run, Lane !" the foreman shouted;
"drop il and run for your cabinl I"
But John Lane needed no such
spur. At the first intimation of the
break, ho had dropped his pole and
raced away down the shore road.
"de'll need help, men," the fore
man said. "Joe Hart, you and Chap
man join hin. Better to lose the
whole log jam than a mates woman
and young3ter." "
Lane, in his haste, had thought of
nothing, hoping only to tiLd the house
standing; but Joe Hart thoughtfully
went into the mill and came out bear
ing two coils of rope.
''l'm thinkuu we'll need 'um," he
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10
TEXAS CITY ITEMS.

Two DredEc- Rushing work on Channel.
Contracts for Nine Houses Let.
Texas, city, Texas. February 9-Total
cotton recripts this season aEg- egate over
% go tales M t. Saturday night.
CHARLES Clark n CO.'S b'g clamsheu
irHIs" started work on TIE Texas City
channel across the half noon enamel
Friday. The big hydraulic drefsa Is work-
tHs rssr the docks n the hard clay bot m
dar and night making wonderful 2~osress
in the channal WORK.
Contracts we're closed during she week
for nine houses, all residences Work on
ne OF them WIN b. started Monday
This demand ls stimulated by the iocat-
Ing Of tn, big hour mill
Engineer Craudall received orders -
stake out thu four mill site ANA work Will
be pushed on the foundation as rapidly
as possible.
CANAAN Dillingham;. with his tug. Pro-
lection, hns been IN port for several days
PAS, Owing to the fact that the improve
mcnt companvs generosity IN supplying
a large tank u fresh water on The end Il
the pier direct from the artcsian Won.
free TO all tug- and vessels. This Is be-
coming popular rendezvous for a num-
brr Of vcseelmen.
Mr.. A. u Skinner OF Grand Forks n.
n, spent q few days IN the city last week
and bought courle Of lots or Texas
avenue before he left. which can BE ra-
gardet as an expression ~ his opinion OF
the place 70 invest.
Mr., Adams nj St Louis representing tho
American Express company. visited Texas
CITY during the week and has established
an office here Texas city has now con-
nection hy telephone. Western Union telc-
graph, ana also fully equipped express
office and four mails day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10
SAEINE PASS NOTEs

Sabine Pass Texas February S.-The
schooner Albert 7. Stcarns finished load.
ing lumber today.
The schooner The Josephine commenced
receiving cargo this morning.
The schooner John H.. Butterick, which
is now in Galveston discharging coal. will
Dee due here in few days to load for
TampiCo
Some substantial improvements are CO.
ipR on.
Mrs. Carlson is adding an addition to
her cottage
Mr. Walter Conklln is building a small
dwelling house for roulal
Mossrs. Broussard & Plummer have
erected quito a neat market house on
market square, and they will open up
for business In a few days.
The new rostofhce building Is TO he
moved shortly from its present location 10
market square, as the latter site is moro
central
quite number OF Houston and Gal.
weston drummers were IN town taking
orders the last week
Captain John Dillon. with his efficient
lifo saving crew. assisted tho captain and
crew Of -he schooner star in getting or
the beach yesterday The Star was bound
from Neiasoo to Lake Charles.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10
AGAIN A CANDIDATE.
State Superintendent Carlisle Formally
MAKES His Announcement.

State Superintendent Carlisle Formally
Makes His Announcement
Austin. Texas February s.-s,ate Super
iniendent J. ". Carlisle ic-iay announced
himself as candidate for recollection.
He said; During the past Two months
tho mails have brought me many letters
tnQulrIrg whether II is my intention 20
seek denomination and reelection. These
Inquiries have become 50 nlm ,ous and
insisterr that I do not loager feel at ID
sriy 10 remain silent. I, therefore aa-
nouuce that ! am q candidate for re-efee-
ton - the office u State superintendent
OF public Instruction, subject 20 tho action
Of the Siate democratic convention. 20 f.e
held IN Fort Worth beginning on Angus.
r. ls's. In making ihia announcement.
am glad to avail myself OF ,h.. opportunity
to express my profound appreciation Of
the grea- hOi.or the people az This state
and the democratic party have heretofore
done mo. I hops tnat { have been able
by strict attention 10 the public business.
% discharge the duties nj the office be-
slowed upon mo hy the free sJffrare at q
FREQ people in ouch manner es nor alto
geiher TO disappoint the l4st expectations
~ patriotic ople. have never ciaine2
office az he hands ~ tho people ! have
sought office AS favor ;haf they hesrasg
upon whom they wll. I now seek f--nie.-
ion 10 me sarnN way. Init irsita i--
1uiry into tho manner in wltoa I have.
Boo the pas, discharged public l.r-s ara
met ofAciu obligH lions. ia fha n0ue thar
be result mas Incline my feiloa-eountrv-
men TO receive my candidacy With favor"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10
SHORT Jews SPECIALS.

FORT WORTH-Reports from rho
northern part Of the state ten Of verv
cold weather and ar several places it is
showing.
NAcOGDOCHES-Mr. r. l. Hands lit.
lie 3-Near-old ohlld was burned to death
IT'S clothes were ignted while playing
around a fire.
RAfNER-The demand for school land
IS unnrecedon'ed In Ibis county since the
enactment by the Tive ty-fourth lceisla.
tnrr Of the new law In regard to the ease
ana sale OF same. Applications arc beina
made almost daily FOR lands.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10

ocrats Of Texas earnestly favor the Is to
l-ers platform, and 1 reckon the parties
that such IL the fact At Dallas they
made the same declaration, and In blatant
tones, ana yet the democracy there as
true They went out Of that convention
a defeated crowd. But the roise Of the
convention had hardly died away before
thai the democracy OF Texas was with
them. and they have not since y-sitateI
to hesmirch Governor CUlbereon ~ say
Ing that he snapped his principle for the
nominate They declare that we are re-
luctant 20 submit this question fairly to
the people. while they have done. u seems
TO me, all that they could to prevent a
fair subrnlHsion Of II 20 the democrats Of
Texas without complication with their
own matters. Rufus HARDY,
Che Lruian Sound Money Democratic Exec
utiye Committee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10
CAUGHT IN THE ACT


burglars Arrested while Engaged in Rob
hing a store.
Hampstead, Texas February AT >
o'clock this morning Night Waterman
Tucker T1nckncy noticed llghl In tn
hardware house Of Mr. = lInuser ant,
quietly slipping M TO the front door.
through the GLASS saw two negro $ quiet V
helpiuG themselves to pistols and ammuni-
ton. Mr. Pinckucy's gun cracked through
the glass and a minute later he was on
tho inside. after having left guard on
BOTH sides Of the house to see that tho
burglars didn't escape After short
search George Williams, claiming 70 be-
from Waco, was found under buggy
and he implicated a local negro. Jim Hin
who had made his escape after the FIRST
alarm mai hcen given. nm was captured
later ami both are now at Sheriff Stcr-
ling's hotel The grocery house Of Il. r.
McDado hai also been br ken open and
rs this use adioins the Haus r establish
ment these two viii probably have TO
answer 10 two charges of burglary.
Mr.. PinCkncy displayed tact and nerve
IA cornerlns the burglars
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10

this city for several days. has received
notice Of his appointment as general
Southwestern immigration agent for the
kaasa City. Pittsourg and Gulf railroad.
Mr.. Allen IS well and favorable known in
every large city In Texas and In many
q the smaller cDes. For many years he
was iaud commissioner Of the Gulf, Colo
which be resigned to 70 into the real
estate business In For; Worth. Last year
ne accepted the position OF land commits
slonsr with the GUlf Beaumo>i and Kan
sss City railroad and managed she public
sale Of town lots at Kirbyville. northern
terminal OF the road. ana he made 1t
big success In hs new position, MIR
Alien Will be Interested In the building
Of Port Arthur. with Texas as his terri
tory. The order making the appointment
names Houston as MS headquarters. but
they will be temporarily In Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10
STORMY TIMES gXprcrnn

Temple, Texas February 9.--Thero arc
a hundred or more delegates to the Soy
enth congressional republican convention
in this city, and from all appearances
there VIII he lively fight here tomogro,v
w. It. Crawford OF Cameron le I'm tho ctt,
with a large delegation backing him. ana
lead for Mr., Reed. Wright Cunev ~
Galveston man and the republican wheel
horse 10 here and has established head.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-10
TWO YEARS FOR MURDER.

Georgetown, Texas. February S.-The
weeks business OF tho district court was
wound NJ yesterday with the trial OF
Nolse Mays for the murder of another
negro az Round Rock two years ago. MAYS
plead guilty and was given two years in
'he pohllehuary, there being oNtcnuatng
circumstances connected with Inc crime
This makes twenty prisoners that have
Received penitentiary sentences at this
term OF court.