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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

the points and finally escaped, much
to Bates satisfaction.
Bates had been on camping trip
up the canyon and had decided to re-
turn. He rose at daylight, rolled his
blankets and coffee pot and started
down the trail. To save time he made
short cut across a spur of the hills
and reached the crest safely, but in
| descending his roll of blankets caught
on the jagged end of a rock, threw him
off his feet and down he rolled. The
ground was soft and rolling down the
steep incline was more alarming than
dangerous
As he reached the bottom of the
canyon on his involuntary journey he
bounced into q heap of brush and
landed flat and fair on something soft
and warm that gave out heart-chill-
ing shrek, to which Bates responded
in an excellent imitation of cry
from a man all but scared to DEATH In
Il second he felt four great claw-armed
paws encircle him, glaring eyes gazed
into his and long white teeth sank
into his left arm. He had fallen, face
to face, on q California lion, which he
says looked to be about twenty feet
long, but which was probably about
five. 1t was big enough, though.
Bates had no weapon, was incum-
bered with the roll of blankets on his
back and all he could do was to strike
out with his fists and feet The lion
was unquestionably as badly fright
ened as he or would have killed him by
clawing him to shreds. After the first
terrific impact each tried to get away
from the other, and after minutes
fight the big animal broke away, its
hair standing on end and its tail the
size of barrel.
. Bates bound mp his wounds as best
he could and made his way out of the
mountains, and came to Los Angeles,
Cal, to ascertain if there was danger
of blood'poisoning. The doctors re-
assured him on this point. His wounds
were painful, but not dangerous. His
legs were clawed and his left arm Sc
verely lacerated. He does not think
that he hurt the lion much, for his
upper cuts and straight-arm jabs
seemed ineffective, but he is of the
opinion that the incident will never
be forgotten by either of the partici-
pants.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Width of Rows,

In planting corn, cotton, potatoes,
and, in fact, all horse-hoed crops, the
rows should be placed far enough
apart to permit the free use of i'm
proved tillage tools, and close enough
to enable such tools to thoroughly
work the entire space between the
rows without an extra passage to "cut
out the middles." In drilled crops u
little drawing together of the rows and
a corresponding widening of spaces be-
tween plants will often give more
equal distribution and better chance
to do best work with the cultivator.
The Epitomist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Sir Andrew Ciarls's Presence of Mind.

Sir Andrew Clark was once on top of
tall building in London admiring the
view of the surrounding country. While
thus employed he was touched on the
shoulder by a quiet-looking man, who
slowly remarked, to the great astonish-
ment of Sir Andrew, "Sir, am going
to throw you Off" AS the quiet-loolt-
ir2 maa was the larger, and there was
no help at nand, the matter for the
moment assumed very serious aspect.
Fortunately for Sir Andrew, he is pos
sessed of rare presence of mind, and in
bantering way he exclaimed; "Pooh
that's nothing; anybody could throw q
man off here, Now if you want to do
something great, try and throw me up
here from the ground"
"Well, L can do that" said the
maniac, for such he proved to be, "and
if you will kindly descend to the street
will prove it.
"With pleasure" Sir Andrew re-
piled, and with great decorum the two
descended to the street, where the ma
MAC was quickly handed into the GUS
tody of the law.-Harper's Round
Table.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

United States, was a deserved recogni-
tion of valor and faithfulness. Gen.
Brooke is one of the ablest and most
popular commanders in the army. He
trudged over miles Of country ON foot
In order not to disappoint his congrega-
tons. For more than sixty years he
has been preacher and has brought Il
great multitude of people into the
Christian religion. On Il recent Sun
day he preached in Martinsville, and
the church was filed with his old-time
friends and admirers. Father Rupp Is
still hale and hearty. His fayorite
pastime is fishing, and when lie has
earned vacation he spends IL in that
recreation
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Nerve of an Oregon Miner.

A few days ago at Quartzburg, in
Baker County, Oregon, Theodore Eby,
n miner. was working alone in stope
i'll the Clifford mine when II huge rock
fell from the hanging wall and struck
his leg, breaking it about half way be-
tween the knee and hip and pinioned
the unfortunate man fast Within an
arms length of where he stood was q
pick. With this instrument he pried
the rock from his leg and extricated
himself. There was no assistance
nearer than Mr.. Gifford's house, just
below the dump of the tunnel, and the
only person there was Mrs. Clifford,
her husband being absent
There was only one thing for Eby
to do, and that was to get himself out
the best way possible. The journey
ahead of him required almost super
human effort. He had to go down on
ladder in Il sixty-foot shaft from the
stope to the tunnel, which was 300 feet
from the entrance.
He let himself down the shaft by his
hands, and on reaching the tunnel
crawled out, all the time suffering the
most intense pain. On reaching the
dump he called for help, and Mrs.
Clifford came to his assistance and
helped him to the house and to his
bed. Later Mr.. Clifford returned
home and procured physician to at
tend Mr.. Eby, who at last accounts
was getting along as well as could be
expected.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

"Where are your tickets, gentle
mem" asked the doorkeeper of q
theatre to line of men who con-
fronted him in "Indian file" cts
all right" shouted the Man at the tail
end OF the line. "I've got the tickets.
There's six of lis with me. Count 'em
as they go in" 'In you go, gents, +"
said the doorkeeper, and he tailed off
five, who Immediately mixed with the
crowd within. The Cerberus turned
to look for the holder of the tickets,
but he had disappeared, and five men
saw the performance, safe from identi-
fication in the tremendous throng of
people. Tit Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
1.soO Yoars After Death.

the excavators at Pompeii gives forth
a hollow sound upon striking the great
bed Of lava, care is Immediately taken
to open the cavity that is known to be
near. Into this liquid plaster of Paris
Is poured. The cavity serves as n
mould and the plaster soon hardens.
When the lava has been removed the
statue obtained usually proves to be
that of woman or man in the agoniz-
ing commissions of death, the limbs
contorted and the features drawn out
OF shape just as they were when he or
she was overtaken by the flood of red
hot lava somewhere about eighteen
hundred years ago.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Now comes the diseases that roses
are heir to-mildew, black spot, aphis,
slug. All these will make d severe
test of your love for the garden queen.
But all may be successfully battled il
you have perseverance.
Hellebore applied under the leaves
with bellows will rout the slug.
Tobacco stems chopped fine and scat
tered about the roots or burned in q
pan under the bushes are also effica-
cious.
Frequent spraying with ammonia
water, not too strong, will conquer the
red spider.
Keep the earth we'll worked and
water two or three times week thor
oughly, and you have done enough in
this direction.
Take care that you make cuttings OF
the more tender sorts, so that you may
provide against loss.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Turkeys during the breeding seaso-
are apt to wander far from home, and
the hens Lave fashion of hiding theil
nests in secluded places where it is
hard to find them. If turkeys are kept
tame they will not go so far away tc
find their nests, but will take quite
kindly to nests that are provided for
them in out-of- -the-way corners neal
the outbuildings of the farm. 1t is
best to hatch the earliest laid turkey
eggs under chicken hens, as they keep
close to the house, while a turkey
mother will go so far that her brood
will tire out trying to follow her. This
is particularly true in the early part OF
the season when chilling rains are apt
to come and chill the little poults.
Later the turkey may be allowed to
hatch brood, and will often bring
most of them to maturity without much
assistance from the owner. This is
especially true if they have ia dash of
wild blood in them, as the wild turkeys
are very hardy. OF the domestic
varieties the bronze are the hardest
and most profitable to keep.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS,
Proper Range for Poultry.

One acre of land gives good range
for 200 fowls. Divide it in two portions
with poultry netting; let the flock run
ON one-half, while the other is cult
waited, OF at least plowed and sowed
down to grass. Poultry will delight
in this grass the next spring, when the
halves must be alternated. Only in
some such way may we be sure to keep
the land sweet and free from disease.
New England Homestead.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Proprietor-"I tell you, sir, this is
the grandest site on the face of the
earth. The elevation is simply in
comparable. You can look as far as
the eye can reach, and you will fail to
see anything higher"
Guest-f'With one exception
Proprietor-"There is no exception,
sir. "
Guest-"Beg pardon, but this bill
you have just handed me proves that
your charges are very much higher. u
Richmond Dispatch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Scaly Legs in Poultry.

Scaly legs is form of scabies or
mango due to mite known as the sar-
copies mutans, which burrows under
the skin, beginning between the toes
by gradual elevation of the epidermic
scales, owing to the formation of a
white powdery substance beneath
them. The disease extends up the
leg, the scales are detached and the
joints become affected. The best pre-
vention is to at once treat the first
signs of the trouble appearing, and to
at once separate afflicted fowls from
the rest of the flock. One scaly legged
bird roosting with a flock free from
the disease will soon spread the dis
ease among them. 1t can be effectu-
ally cured by first washing the legs
and toes with CASTLE soap and warm
water. If soft brush is used it will
be all the better. After the legs and
toes are dry from the washing, anoint
with an ointment, made with equal
parts of melted lard and kerosene.
Repeat the treatment daily until the
legs are perfectly clean. Some poul-
try writer's recommend putting the
feet and legs in kerosene oil. We
consider that not only grievous mis-
take, but certainly painful operation.
By combining the kerosene with lard
it is more cooling and healing. While
treating the scales do not try to pull
any off. By so doing you will start
them to bleed and cause soreness.
Brush lightly with the soap and wa ter
and gradually the scales will soften,
and the ointment will loosen them
up so that they will drop of. Ne
elected cases of soaly legs will so
weaken the fowl that death will even
tually follow.--Ohio Poultry Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

Appreeiation-Of Course-Putting Him in
His PIace--The Uncertain Future--A
Natural ouestion--An Exceptional
Case-t ernaI Eexations, Etc, Etc.
Around this wondrous world of ours
Go where you may or can,
Gou'll find they welcome everywhere
The well dressed man.
Yea, even in the South Sea Isles
You'll find one in the van,
Or in the pot, served nice and hot,
A well-dressed man.
New York Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Keen Sense of Euinor.

A man was up before q Judge the
other day ior stealing coal. The rail
road detective said he caught the fell
low in coal car, but the man said
that he was only sleeping there be
cause his wife had locked him out and
he had no money to go to hotel.
pretty hard bed, wasn't it?" asked
the Judge,
ooh, no, sir" he answered, "it was
soft coal"
And the Judge was so struck with
the joke that he let him go.-Buffalo
Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

''No; you can't kiss me, she said.
81 think can, he replied, proceed
ing to prove his view at once.
The maiden's eyes cleaned
ominously, while the young man, his
bravado gone, trembled for the conse-
quences of his audacity.
She spoke excitedly
you're mean thing. That's what
you are! But you can't do it again.
SO there!"-New York journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet Il
cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, and in
stantly takes the sting out of corns and bum
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ht-
cure for sweating, callous and hot tired, ach-
Ing feet, Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. BY mail for @5c. in stamps.
sted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
A Minimum Wage Established.

The colony of Victoria has gone to
the length of legally recognizing a
minimum wage. A new factory act
provides that no person, unless in re-
ceipt of an amount equal to about six
ty cents week, shall be employed in
any factory or workroom. Any manu-
facturer convicted three times of vio-
lating the act is to be deprived of his
factory license. Buffalo Courier.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

'Last night" said the Pessimist,
'I went all over this town trying to
find person who seemed to be en-
ioying himself
"How many did you fnd2"
'Not one," said the Pessimist,
gloomily.
"If you mad come up to my room
about twelve-thirty," remarked the
Optimisr, 'you might have seen one. -
''HumpL, said the Pessimist, "and
what were you doing?"
'G was asleep" said the Optimist.-
Boston Budget.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Tt was past midnight, and M. Ivre-
mort was fumbling about in the hall
and mumbling angrily to himself.
whats the matter?" called out
Nine. Ivremort from the floor above
'"There's two hatracks here" he
answered, "an' L don't know which one
to hang my hat on i"
ooh, hang one on each and come to
bed. Petit Journal Pour Rire
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Miss Yellowleaf- Yes, 1 have had
my picture taken once year every
year of my life"
Miss Youngbud-"How did you
manage before photography was in
vented" ?"-Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Rugged by Big Mountain Lion,

G. b. Bates, rancher living at La
manda Park, east of Pasadena, Cal. j.,
fell into the embrace of big mountain
lion on a recent morning while in Mil
lard's Canyon. The two had q lively
catch-as- -catch-can contest for few
moments in which the lion scored all
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

my dear, you should not be so
angry about my not mailing that letter.
Let your motto be; Forgive and for
getp"
"Oh, yes, indeed. You do the for
getting, and 1 can do the forgiving, 1
suppose. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
A BRAVE GENERAL PROMOTED.

John X. Brooke, Who Won His Spurs
in the Civil War.
The promotion of Gen. John II.
Brooke to major generalship, placing
him third in rank in the army of the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Ethel-"When did you first meet
him?"
May-"He came up and offered me
the use of his umbrella when L was
caught out in q storm"
Ethel-"Then he was your rain
beau?"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
There is a Glass of PeopIs

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the grocery
stores new preparation called Grain o, made
Of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress, and but few can tell it from coffee.
IT does not cost over quarter as much.
cts. and 20 cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
Grain-O.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Broad beans are among the earliest
seeds that can be sown in the open
ground. They are very hardy, and
the first of them may be put in at once.
AS a rule, stiff soil agrees best with
them, but as this kind of soil is the
wettest at this season, it will be best
to avoid 1t for the first crop, and to
SOW in rather light soil tn at does not
retain the moisture to any extent. The
ground should be well manured first,
and afterward opened with drills about
yard apart and three inches deep.
Sow the seed in double row along
the bottom, but keep each seed apart
about two or three inches. Place o
thin layer of sand over the seed, and
then cover over with the ordinary soil,
which should be trodden down ON the
top and made very firm. A thin layer
of ashes may be put over all, as this
hinders the snails from eating the
young plants, Eand lookout must bs
kept that mice do not eat the seed
The Ledger.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

He-"My darling, I always feel like
taking off my shoes when enter your
sacred presence"
"Well, I would rather you did it
now than after We are married -
Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Stuffins-'I don't believe L eat
enough to feed a bird
His Landlady-'Do you mean an
ostrich.?"-Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Cora-"Whnt did You say when
Dick expressed desire to kiss you?"
Dora-'I told him that supposed
he was just mean enough to have his
own way. New York Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Rine's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DR. K. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Naturally,

''Why is it you don't put any faith
in man who stutters?"
"Why, it is the most natural thing
in the world for him to break his
word"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

A California ex-convict has been re-
committed for a theft which he said he
committed for the sake of getting a
home. The mans excuse was: "Once
o convict. always q convict"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

elbow that woman did glare at you"
eyes; and I glared back at her. The
hateful thing!-she had on shirt
waist Just like mine.''
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Anna-"That was peculiar love
affair of Fanny's."
Rose-"In what respect?"
Anna-"She didn't know George
was in love with her until he told
her."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
OF Course.

"Pop, what's the best kind of paper
for kite?"
'Er-hy paper, my son. New
York journal,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

70 rrb ~ c,,ra a @ Ito Ito NJ q s. Cn
years ago and she has had no return of it. It's
q sure cure" Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing inflamma-
hon, allays pain, cures wind collie. Sc.a bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

The majority Of people display their
Individuality most in the kind Of fool
they become.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-Rev d. BuoHMuEL-
LER, Lexington, Mo-, February "a, 1894
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

Ifaf1licted with sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell ut &c. Der bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
HAvE D0NE WONDERS
Was Able to Do No work-Liver in
Bad Condition

WCODHuLL, N. Y.-"I was all run down
In health and hardly able to do any work,
except few chores. My liver was in bad
condition and my head ached constantly.
have been taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
/ am now entirely well. have also taken
Hoods PilPs with benefit. These medicines
have done wonders for me-" H. J. MARLArr.
MnnAs@ EsIl~ the best family cathartic
WDGW . ERksS and liver stimulant, 25c.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-14
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Senator William B. Allison of Iowa will be the principal speaker at the great republican meeting to be held in Cleveland on October Is.
 James Lane, who died in Chicago on Thursday at the age of 1O1, was the oldest citizen of the city. He was the founder of the Sage public li- brary, in Bay City, Mich. where he acquired much of his wealth.
 Miss Twiss, eldest daughter of Hor- ace Twiss, married the editor of the Times, and on becoming a widow. married his success9r, John Delane. Her father thus happily describes the double event: "She took the Times and supplement"
 Professor James A. Breasted of the department of Egyptology at the uni vers1ty of Chicago, received recently direct from Deshasha, Egypt, con s1gnment of antiQHities of unusual value. Among them is the mummy Of Mery, priestess of Hathor.
 Tamagno, the tenor, has lost 1,7O0.- OOO francs in a real estate specula- ton at Rome, according to the Figaro. He bought a building and the adioin- Ing land at high price on tip from an Italian deputy that the govern ment wanted the property for a new ministry of commerce building, and round that the deputy had unloaded ms own comparatively valueless land on him.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-14
GLOBE SIGHTS.
(From the Atchison Globe.)

From the Atchison Globe.) l A smart man hates a crowd Dissatisfied people are, as rule, loafers.
 Every man has reason to blush when he presents his bill. There is always some one around to 1 give girls age away. In trying to do something great. you are apt to do nothing at all.
 The bill poster is the only man who can work a circus man to a fraz- gle.
 Considering the experience they have had, how little people know of love!
 Railroad mems wives hate each other almost as cordially as doctors { wives.
 Men do lots of child's tricks at 40 that the women quit doing at 20.
 If a new doctors first patient does n't die on his hands, he has a prom ising career.
 What a nice companion a fly makes after you have had an experience l with mosquito!
 Keep your most precious posses sion hidden; maybe other people will not think as much of it as you do. A woman always carries a pocket book when she goes down town whether there is anything in it or not.
 If you are going around looking for signs of guilt, you can bet you will have no trouble in finding them.
 If young man is no girls steady, he is referred to as stag. The stags in Atchfson represent the best ca ches in the town.
 The people who really know what love is, are afraid to tell, for fear their knowledge will give away an unpleasant experience.
 A fly is fool Thousands of them collect in this office, where there is nothing to eat. Why don't they go to a grocery store, or to a kitchen, where there is plenty?
 When a new minister arrives in town, the experienced people do not turn out to hear him until he has had time to exhaust the string of anec- dotes he brought with him.
 Blunders have the.r uses. The best business concerns in the country were built up by means of a series of ex- pensive blunders No successful busi- ness was ever a success from the start.
 An Atchison girl, who has had love affair on her hands for six months past that made her dead to the world, Is beginning to make over lures to her girl friends to come over and play with her again. The young man was fickle.