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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
Peculiar New Elements,

The recently discovered clements.
argon and helium, the former of which
has been found to be constituent OF
air, appear to possess peculiar and
anomalous electrical properties. The
latest Investigations seem to show O
breach between these and what may
be termed ordinary elemonts. For
instance, helium acts at atmospheric
pressure exactly like other gases do at
exceedingly high exhaustions, such as
ere obtained In vacuum tubes. An
other property is that of the enormous
length of spark that is produced in
helium and the unusually long, though
less lengthy sparks in argon. Other
experiments seem to show that in
argon and helium We have elements
the electro chemical properties OF
which are decidedly anomalous.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
No NccrOmancy About Invention.

One of the great inventors of tho
age is Mr.. Edison, who has been called
In terms of we'll intentioned, but
doubtful, compliment "The Wizard
of Menlo Park" There is no spirit
of necromancy to be found brooling
among the vast collection OF apparatus
In Mr.. Edison's laboratory. The
whole place is devoted to invention rs
expressed in the good cid Latin root
meaning of the word: "to come
upon," and hence to find Invention,
In the case OF Mr.. Edison, is search
and the search is prosecuted along
multitudInous lines with persever-
ance which may have been equaled,
but has never been surpassed in tho
history of the world. Speaking of
himself and his work, Mr.. Edison has
said: I'm my own case but few, and
those the least important, OF my in
ventions owed anything to accidents.
Most of them have been hammered out
after long and patient labor, and arc
the result of countless experiments,
all directed toward attaining some
well-defned object. All mechanical
improvements may safely be said to
be inventions, and not discoveries.
1t is not the man who dreams of
better mechanical ways of doing
work, but he who by intelligent ex-
forms that translate the dream into a
reality, who is entitled to the name of
inventor. Scientific American.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
A Notorious PARROTS New Habit.

1t is we'll known that tho kea, or
mountain parrot, OF New Zealand,
has become notorious from Its change
OF habit, from living on Insects, fruit
and berries, to attacking living sheep,
being reported TO have developed this
carnivorous habit within the last
thirty years. 1t appears. however,
from further first hand observations
by L. White, that the kea lives high
up on the mountains o long distance
above the frost line, where there are
no berries or fruit, and only linchens
and few insects occur. Still, the
kea tears open the bodies OF sheep.
and though 1t may not disembowel
them to get at and devour their kid
neys, as commonly reputed, it is now
thoughtS.that 1t does this for the sake
of the blood of its victim. Mr.. White
states that the reason why this bird so
frequently pieroes the body of q sheep
in the region of the kidneys is due to
the position 1t takes on the back of
its victim to maintain O strong hold.
Sheep with long wool arc more fre-
quently attacked than those with short
wool,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
GOLD sTATE OF PIKE.n
The Homo Of the Stark Brothers' Nurseries
Ono of the biggest Institutions In tho
WOrld--Its Trade Extends to Nearly
Every Civilized Nation on Earth.

The Homo Of the Stark Brothers' Nurseries
Ono of the biggest Institutions In tho
wOrld--Its Trade Extends to Nearly
Every Civilized Nation on Earth.
st. Louis Republic, January 7, 1893.
One Of the largest institutions in this state
g the Stark Bros Nurseries and Orchards
company In Louisiana, Mo-, and kockport, IL
throughout the United States. Canada, Ger
many, Franco, italy, Hungary and other for
cign countries, but it has q number of GUS
toners both in Now Zealand and Australia.
Eighty years ago there came from Kentucky
10 Pike county the late judge Stark, then
Young man fresh from Old Hic9ory's New
Orleans campaign. He started the nursery
and planted the first grated orchard in the
state having brought the scions on horseback
from Kentucky.
The business has descended from father to
son, and is now conducted by the third gener-
alton, assisted by the fourth. This firm has
more than 1903 travelling solicitors and EN-
ploys more people in its offices than would be
necessary to run II large manufacturing con-
Germ. The extensive packing houses of the
company are adjacent to the city, connected
with the railroad by special tracks. From
these packing houses hundreds OF carloads of
trees are shipped annually. The nursery
grounds embrace number of farms CON
venient to the city, and even extends to Rock
port, ILL.,, where there Is plant OF several
million trees.
lishment of large orchards. These orchards in
"a states aggregate nearly 5000 acres and
more than 3,5OJuD trees on thi partnership
plan. The firm is also Interested in about us
many more trees on the cooperative arrange.
ment The nurseries huYo been boaehcial not
only to their home, but Missouri owes no little
OF her prestige as "A fruit-grJwing region 10 tbs
progress and work of deve opment OF this firm.
The exhibits of this firm, whenever madp,
ettract great attent on, and do much to adver-
Use lhe state. The hrnl pays large amounts
for new varieties OF fruit, and conducts the
largest business of the kind in America, il not
in the world.
Louisiana Mo firns bovo mora tray.,in,
men upon the road for them than travel out
of any other city OF the world of its size. This
Is largely due to the large number of mon en-
ploved by the stark Bros Nurseries, who fur.
nish their men lie most complete hp-to-date
OUTFIT ever issued. They ore increasing their
torcc of statesmen daily and room for more.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

entered contest at Hardin College,
Mexico, Mo-, and tho prize, u piano val.
ued at 81 600, was awarded to tho Jef-
ferson City candidate, Her first selec.
ton was, "Oh, Patria, Tu che Accendi,"
and she beautifully interpreted Ros.
sini's great composition, Eer rich con.
tralto voice being In perfect control
The theme carried her away, and the
audience of music-loving people, rep.
resenting several States. paid her a
great ovation. She also sang viedlin.
gers "Serenade" and Jensaa's "Lebn
Define Wang an Meine Wang" with
equally good effect. Miss Ewing Is q
handsome blonde, with the eairest Of
compilations, auburn hair and azure
blue eyes. She is q great social favor
ite, not only at her home In Jefferson,
but is popular at Hardin, and the de.
cision In her favor meets with hearty
approval among large circle of Miss
Ewing's admirers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
Luck Comes TO a Washeryoman.

Mrs. II. H. Leonard, OF Wichita,
Kan, while looking over old papers,
found that the sum of $4,000 had
been deposited by her brother in q
bank at Trenton, Tenn, in 1868. He
was killed in battle few weeks after-
ward. A local bank wired the Ten
nessee bank to-day and got reply
stating that the money was still there
and that they had been hunting the
heirs for over twenty-five years. Last
fail Leonard got divorce from his
wife and married woman named
Irene Leonard. In two months after
this marriage the second wife killed
him for $4,000 insurance policy on
his life. Since then the first Mrs.
Leonard has been washing for living
Her fortune, with interest, is now
estimated at $40, 900. Kansas City
Times,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
HUMOR OF THE DAY,

In nutobiographies there is no such
word as fail.-Puck.
How lucky 1t is there are no taxes
on air castles Life.
"I can see through your tricks, "
said Photog, as he applied his X rays
to the magician's sleight- of hand per-
formance.- -Norristown Herald.
"When I lose any little thing like
that ! know where to look for it. F"
"You do" "Yes; it's nearly always
in baby's mouth. ."-Chicago Record.
His Mama-"You children know
more nowadays than they used to In
my time, Freddy" Freddy-"That's
coz there's more to know, ma. "-Rox-
bury Gazette.
Higgles-"Old Bilson called in four
doctors In consultation over him
when he died" Miggle-"rhere is
no danger of his being buried alive. ="
Brooklyn Times.
Friend-"What did you find the
most difficult thing when you wrote
your first poemsp" Poet-"ro find
some one who would let me read them
to him. ."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Lady-"Is it truo that you havo
fallen in love with the princess?"
Lieutenant-"Quite right. 1 just
wanted to see for once how hopeless
love feels. "-Fliegende Blaetter.
"Can you lend me 1O5 marks?"
s'That's singular amount to ask for,
What do you want of the odd fve?"
II wish to demonstrate my honest in
tentions by paying to you OF once five
marks on account. ."-Fliogonde Blaet,
ter.
Benny Dictus-" "There is an article
in to-day's paper 1 should like you to
get my wife to read, but it is no use
asking her." Sam ingleton-"Ill
tell you how to do it. Cut the piece
out and put it in your pocket. New
York Herald.
Sportner-"You must have had
great fun when your football team
played Vassar." Jack Tackle-"Fun? :?
I guess not. I am engaged to the
umpire, and she ruled me off for hold
ing In the very first scrimmage. -
Princeton Tiger.
The Quantity: Old Carper-"It
takes an enormous amount OF material
to make o fashionable gown nowadays" +"
Mrs, Oarper-"Oh, mol Why, you
take the material for two skirts aud
make the sleeves, and take the mate
rial for one sleeve and make the skirt !;
that is all. Puck.
Insufficient Data :"You are an ex-
port, are you notp" said the caller.
Eyes, SIR" "Well, wish you would
take these two papers and tell me
whether they we're written by the same
person" 'Is it matter of litiga-
tionP" every possibly" ''Then it
would be really impossible for mo to
comply with your request; not until 1
have learned upon which side 1 have
boon retained, ,"-WashinRton Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
MINE EN- Envy.
'eless enemy have /,

Tireless enemy have I,
Who, with arch Inconsistency,
Maketh without sign Of cease
Keen attacks upon my peace.
Sad my plight, who mover know
If by night or day my foe
VIII, with his strategic art,
Storm the ramparts Of my heart.
Through delay and dearth and doubt
have kept the foeman out;
But fear the fort must fall,
And his banner top the wall.
And pine in long duress,
IF no friend heed my distresE
Who will come and cause to Deo
Love, that is mine enemy?
Clinton Scollard, in the Century.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
OPEN THE DOOR.

Open the door, let IN the air,
Tho winds are sweet and the flowers are
fair;
Joy is abroad In the world to-day,
II our door is wide open he may como this
way.
Open the doom
y -
Open tile door Of the soul, let #
Strong. pure thoughts, which shall Danish
sin;
They will grow and bloom with grace divine
And their fruit shall be sweeter than that Of
the vine.
Open the door.
Open the door Of the heart, let in
Sympathy sweet for stranger and kin,
1t will make the halls OF the heart 30 fair
That angels may enter unaware,
Open the door.
Philadelphia Times
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

The pleasant flavor, gontle action and sooth.
Ing effect of Syrup of Figs when In need of
laxative. and If the father or mother be costive
Or bilious, the most gratifying results follow
It's use; 30 that It is the best family remedy
known and every family should have bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
WON A FINE PIANO.
Miss Ewing Captured the Prize In q
Vocal Contest at Mexico, Mo.


Seldom 1t Is that a budding young
girl whose reputation as a singer Is
confined almost wholly to her own
society, and who has not been adver.
tised by a Grau or Locke, receives
the equivalent of $1,000 for the rendl,
ton of three songs before single audi
ence. That was the good fortune, how
ever, of Miss Annie Ewing, of Jeffer-
son City, Mo-, and her friends through
out the State are pouring congcatula
tons upon her, not simply because she
won splendid prize, but for the fur
ther reason that competent Judges de.
cided that she deserved it for possess.
Ing superb voice, trained to a nicety.
Miss Ewing and five other vocallsts
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

Nelson's flagship, the Foudroyant, Is now
lying off Woolwich on exhibition.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething softens the gums reduces inflamma-
Hon, allays pain; cures wind collie. 25c Il bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

Albert Buroh, West Toledo, Ohio, says {.
Halls Catarrh Cure saved my lite." Write
him for particulars Sold by Druggists. Too
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

A Stratford boy died from meningitis, re-
sulting from black eye got at school.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

I have found Piso's Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medicine.-F. r. LORI, l3JO Scot
St, Covington, ky., Oct. !, 1894.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
A Child Enjoys

A new tire, made of steel, is being talko,
about in cycling circles.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

FITS stopped free ny DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsroRER. No fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and S200 trial
bottle free. DIR. Kline, 03l Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

ANY ONE who has been benefited by til.
use of DIR. Williams Pink Pills, will receive
information of much value and interest by
writing TO Pink Pills, p. o. Box 1892, Phila., Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

If afflicted with sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at &c per bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

st. vitus' Dance. One bottle DIR. Fenner's
Specific cures. Circular. Fredonia. N. Y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10
SAVING OUR CLAIM,
DY CHARLES MoREAU HARaER.

SUPPOSE I was,
as mother said,
too much of q
doll to settle
on o prairie claim
with o strong,
sturdy man like
John. I was only
-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-10

Buy a. % worth Dobufns Floating Boraa Soap OF
your grocer, send wrappers to Dobbins Soap Mfg
Co., Philadelphia, Pa. They will send you free
Of charge, postage paid, Worcester Pocket Dio-
tionary, see pages, bound in cloth, profusely "
Illustrated Offer good until August lst only.
The morning times., 1896-10-02
is IT A TRIFLE?
THAT COMMON TROUBLE, ACID
DYSPEP IA OR SOUR
STOMACH
Now Recognized as n Cause of Serious
Disease.

Now Recognized as II Cause of Serious
Disease.
Acid dyspepsia, commonly called heart
burn or sour stomach, is n form of indges-
tion resulting from fermenta tion of the food.
The stomach being too weak to promptly
digest IL, the food remainS until fermcnta-
tion begins, Filling tho stomach with gas,
and a bitter. sour, burning taste in the
mouth is often present. This condition soon
becomes chronic and being an every day
occurrence is given but little attention.
Because dyspepsia is not Immediately fatal,
many people do nothing for the trouble.
Within recent period n remedy has been
discovered prepa red goicIy to cure dys-
pepsia and stomach troubles. 1t is known
as stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and is now
becoming rapidly used and prescribed as
radical cure fer every form Of dyspepsia.
Stuart Dyspepsia. Tablets have been
placed before the public and are sold by
druggists eycrywheFe-at cents per pack
age. 1t is prepared by the Stuart Chemical
Co, Marshall, Mich, and while it promptly
and effectually restores vigorous digestion.
at the same time is perfectly harmless and
will not injure the most delicate stomach,
but on the contrary by giving perfect diges-
tion strengthens the stomach, improves the
appetite and makes life worth living.
Send for, free book on Stomach Diseases.
The morning times., 1896-10-02
NEW LICENSE YEAR.
Books Opened Yesterday for Applica
tions for Renewal.

Tie excise board opened its books yes
terday for the reception of applications
for license for the year commencing with
November 1 next. But niue We're received
during the day, as against eighteen on the
1st day of October, 1895.
The rule adopted by the board is that
all saloons for which applications are uo
ON i,ie by November / shall be considered
as new places" and all requirements i'm.
posed upon new applicants under the law
even to the procuring of signatures of the
residents OF the square where each is
located, will be enforced. Renewals cau
only be secured by making the required de
posit of money and application by or be
fore the first day of the new year
The morning times., 1896-10-02
FUNERAL OF MIR. LENTZ.
Victim of the Georgetown Explosion
Inferred ut Oak Hill.

The funeral of Frederick Lentz, who was
killed by the falling of the building occu
pied BY the Mitchell hardware store, at
3loS NJ street northwest, on Monday last,
took place from the Peck Memorial Church
yesterday afternoon at 2:30.
The services were conducted by Rev.
C. Alvin Smith, pastor of the church, as
sisted by Mr.. Henry Il. F. Mcfarland, super
intendent of the Sunday school. The
auditorium was crowded and many were
unable to gain admittance.
Many beautiful floral gifts covered the
casket and pulpit. The pall-bearers were
chosen from among the fellow workmer
of the deceased, and were: Mcssrs. William
F. Pasquar, sr.; William F. Pasquar, jr
Frank Petit, Samuel Turner, Charles
Villett, and Charles Donaldson.
From the church the remains were taker
to Oak Hill Cemetery and buried in The
! family lot.
The morning times., 1896-10-02
FLUNG OUT A BANNER.
Lakeland Democrats stretch Flag
Across the Avenue.

A large and attractive Bryan and Sewall
campaign banner was stretched across
Pennsylvania avenue yesterday afternoon
about O'Clock. The banner was swung
to the breeze under the auspices OF the
Lakeland Democratic Club, of Maryland,
and is claimed to be the largest ever float
ed across 'he Avenue. 1t measures 3OX60
feet, and on either side are large portraits
of Candidates Bryan aud Sewall. :
The fastenings are attached TO the Hess
store, on the north and the Baltimore Hotel
on the south side of the Avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets. The Mt. Pleas
ant Field Band was engaged for the oc-
casion, and as the banner was being swung
out played Maryland, My Maryland
The banner is the one which recently
figured in law suit between the clul
and the painter who made it.
The morning times., 1896-10-02
Ceusus of the world I'm 1eoo

Mr.. Carroll d. Wright, Commissioner OF
Labor, in charge OF the eleventh census, has
submitted his annual report, as Census Com
missioner, Its most interesting feature be-
ing statement that committee has been
appointed, Consisting OF representatives of
the yarisus governments, to take com.
parative census OF every country some time
during the year 1900.
The morning times., 1896-10-02
CUTTING DOWN THE FORCE.
Republican Congressional Committee
Lets Thirty Clerks Go.

LetS i ulIty SiCA MS oO'
The Republican Congressional committee
has made a further reductiouin its working
force, the work of sending out campaign
documents having been largely accom-
plished.
Thirty employees have been relieved and
there may possibly be further reduction
of the force before the work OF the cani-
paign is altogether completed.
The morning times., 1896-10-02

b to G street, and street, from Seventh
10 Fifteenth street.
The contingent fund is increased by $500
TO provide Tor the extension OF the refuSe
box service, in case those now on trial
| shall prove To be successful.
Recon- mmendatiun is made Tor an increase
| of $500 in The clerks salary, and 500 in
| tnau OF the chief inspector on the improved
street work, making them 81 200 and
| 1900, respectively.
The sum of $50 ZOO is asked for in a
| special estimate, under the act OF March
| Fl, 1896, for removal o: snow and ice.
| This estimate, the superintendent says, may
| appear to be eNtrayagant, but the work
| required is mandatory upon the Conmis-
| Sioners, and To do the work properly will
cost no less than the amount asked for.
SOME OTHER BUREAUS.
Assessor Trimble estimates for salaries
and contingent expenses, and has an item
| also OF So, 400 to continue the work on
| arrears OF taxes. The total amount asked
| Tor is Sal $50, whicn includes the salaries
| OF three assistant assessors.
In his forthcoming report. it is under
stood, the asSe SsOr expects to advocate an
| Increase OF the salaries OF a portion OF
his force.
The attorney for the District, s. T.
| Thomas, makes the same aggregate csti
| mate Dis was made last year, 80 900. This
is for salaries only, and includes the prIn-
| clpal; one assistant attorney, one special
assistant attorney. law clerk and Res
| Senger.
j. W. Daniels, of the special assessment
| division, estimates for seven clerks at
| 81 200 each; two clerks a. $500 each, an;!
| contingent expenses, $3.50, which inclusive
OF his own salary. foOts up Sl2, 100
Col. Frank a Bond, sealer OF weights
| and measures, submits statement cover
| ing the salaries of himself, his assistant,
| and contingent expenses and the pay of
one laborer at $50 per month, the total
| being 81 1900.
Auditor Petty makes a statement Of
| the needs OF mis- office, which foots up
| S17,3Uo. which includes 5000 contingent
| fund. He repeats his recommendation OF
| last year to increase the compensation oi
| the audit clerk from 81 200 to 81 400
| per annum. The salary. Mr.. Petty says
| is not commensurate with onerous and
| important duties which the clerk Is re
| Quired To perform.
The morning times., 1896-10-02
Nn Better SecurI.Y,

Than q mortgage on Washington property.
II you wish to loan money at per cent,
do 20 throu Oh the Times Real Estate Bureau.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-28
TESTIMONIAL TO DIR. MULCHAHEY.

THE FiFTlETH ANNIVERSARY or HIS oRDiNA-
TIoN OBSERVED IN ST. PAuLs CHAPEL.
Old ST Paul's Chapel at Broadway ana 'eses
st was crowded to the doors last evening on the
occasion of the celebration Of the hftietn ahhNer
sary OF the ordination the priesthood OF the Ne''
Dr. James Muchahey. until three years ago ac-
tively at work as the vicar Of the chapel ana how
vicar emeritus.
The chapel was profusey decorated WIN mowers
and the entire congregation seemd 10 JOIN IN spirit
at least in the expressions OF goodwill toward the
venerable clergyman The children OF the sunday
school marched up the main aisle singing process
sional especially prepared for the OCCASION AHohs
the cIergymen present we're Blsnop ro''sr, W. ,on
DR. Morgan Dix the Rev DR.. W. X Huntington,
The Rev DR. Daniel Henshaw, of Providence H. L.
the Rev DR. William H. Vibbe~ the fsv' DIT, ~
Thomas IT, Sill the Rev Dr. a. {. kimbor tne isrs
W NJ Geer Canon John II. Knowles the KEY. * =,
NJ Camp. the Rev. Henry Bauman the heV " W.
Sargentand and the Rev {. III. tamiltoi
Alter Or Vibbers and DR.. Huntington had read tne
prescribed form OF evening prayer Dr. DIX presence
70 DR. Nulchahey a set Of resolutions signed ny ~
associates of the clergy OF Trinity Parish ana hini-
az some length of the faithful services In ST. Paul
OF the venerable c. argyman from lsff down TO the
time when no retired from active work three year.
ago DR. Nuchahey was vsiby Affected Dy the kind
words OF Dr Dix and replied briefly. SAYING mat ne
should end hs service he had begun II, preaching
one Gospel alike for al , 81, IT,.
Bishop Potter spoke briefly. referring TO ms nrst
meeting with Dr. Mulchahey when he h!mseli was a
young man. He also made reference to the Doctor
long and faithful servce to the chapel The Bshop
was followed by the Rev. DR.. Henshaw VINO spoke IN
the strain. Bishop Potter pronounced the oehe-