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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06
A Lesson.

'I'm glad to observe one thing" I"
said the officials close acquaintance.
"Your elevation to political honors
hasn't made you at all proud"
81 should say it hasn't. A man
doesn't know what real humility is IN
til he has got an appointment and had
all his intimate friends tell him they
don't see how on earth he came to be
picked out for so important an Office. ~
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06

more protection on wool, for I own
no immense ffocks on a thousand or
even one hill, but L do think that
made big mistake in not keeping at
least a small flock ON my farm from
the time 1 left my fathers house.
Sheep pay. They pay irrespective
of the wool, and it is time more of
us are waking up to the fact. I am glad
to see that Farm News keeps hammer
ing away on the subject.
Professor Curtiss, of our State Ex-
pertinent Station, has very conclu-
sively shown our farmers the advan-
tages of sheep raising. By series
of experiments, he has demonstrated
that lambs under one year old will
show greater increase from a given
amount of feed than will cattle com
ing two years old, and (heres the
kernel of the mutt the mutton will
bring a better price than the beef!
You get more pounds of it and more
for it per pound. The clip of wool is
just SO much extra-thrown in, to
boot. And, morever, land this is an
other important fact) the sheep when
you have sold them, have left your
land richer and cleaner than when
you put them of it.
1t pays to raise sheep.
An institute lecturer once summed
up the advantages of sheep in this
wise, and L have kept his summing
up in my scrap book, to keep up my
courage when wool is low in price.
l. They are profitable.
2. They weaken the soil least and
strengthen it most.
B. They are enemies of weeds.
4. The care they need is required
when other farm operations are slack.
5. The amount OF investment need
not be large.
6. The returns are quick and
many.
Z. They are the quietest and easiest
handled of all farm stock.
8. Other farm products are made
more largely from cash grains, while
those from the sheep are made prin-
cipally from pasture.
8. There is no other product of the
farm that has huctuated so slightly in
value rs good mutton.
10. By comparison wool costs moth
ing, for do not the horse and COW in
shedding their coats waste what the
sheep saves?
In conclusion let me repeat: Sheep
pay.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06

First Citizen-'I never was so busy
as L am now"
Second Citizen-"What are you do
ing?"
First Citizen-'I'm looking for o
job. Brooklyn Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06

All the tea drunk by the Emperor
of China is grown in a special garden,
kept exclusively for the purpose.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06
The Advantage of Sheer.

I am not exactly sheep crank,
says ID. S. Young, of Iowa, in Farm
News. haven't been clamoring for
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06
No Limitations.

"Dodsworth, your wife seems to be
a woman of commanding presence.
Commanding presence! By Jove,
sir, my wife can command when she's
absent. >"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06
A Genuine Delight.

"There is one thing which gratifies
woman more than all things else.'
"And what is that?"
"Being told that other women are
jealous of her. Chicago Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06
The Disoourteous interruption.

'What is rude awakening, pa?"
"Well, it is an awakening before 8
o'clock in the morning."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-06

Gossip.
There are seventeen Protestant de-
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
CAUSE OF COLISEUM FIRE

Chicago, December 27.-The Coliseum
which burned Christmas eve, was set on
ure by pet dog. Leolite, o dancer in the
Cuban village, says Frank Murphy, an
employe in the X-ray booth confessed to
her that he caused the explosion. She
says that Murphy told her that in trying
to fill a gasoline torch the gas exploded
and the dog was covered with the burning
oil. The poor beast rushed around in
terror. Quicker than flash the whole
trimming of the booth was on fire and
the blaze was rising to the balcony, where
her show was located
This story about the origin of the fire
was zorro borated by Frank Hatfield, the
door-keeper. Murphy when seen denied
that the explosion of a can of gasolene
was the cause Of the fire. He thought the
drapery caught fire from o cigarette or
cigar stump.
''The origin of the fire was thoroughly
Investigated, said Col. John l.. Dickin-
son, president of Coliseum company. 81
do not know yet whether the fire was due
to the act of an incendiary or not, he
continued, although ] am inclined to
think 1t was caused by some accident in
the X-ray or picture exhibit -
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
MYSTlFlED THE REPORTERS.
Man OF Magic Does Startling Things in the
Press Office,

The repertorial force of the PRESS
was congregated in the editorial rooms
late last evening when the door opened
and gentleman unobtrusively dressed
in a dark suit and black hat came in.
There was nothing particularly startling
about the man. He presented his card.
The city editor reached for 1t, but it
vanished in thin air to reappear a mo-
ment later to his amazement in his inside
coat pocket. The gentleman proved to be
Ansbach, the German magician, of whose
wonderful oleverness SO much has been
heard.
The clothing and general makeup of
Ansbach would not lead the ordinary OBJ
server to think that he is loaded
he is, for the ease with which he picked
our pockets of suspicious articles was a
caution. One of the mildest reporters.
who is strictly temperate, was made to
give up quart bottle which. although
he never knew it, had lodged in his inside
pocket. Then Ansbach did a series of
tricks that made the forces eyes bulge
out on their cheeks. In fact no one
would have been surprised had whole
Inenagerie, elephant and all, trooped out
of a hat.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
DON'T GO IT BLIND.
There's No Need to in Portiand-The WAY
Is Almost Hedged With Guide Posts,

Have you ever read a newspaper arti-
Gle, glowing account of some incident
told in elusive words to lead you on,
and found it ended up with proprietary
medicine advertisements Made you mad
didn't 1t? And were you convinced of
the merits of the article? We think not
because it told the experiences of some
stranger in far-away town, to take his
word for let was like going it blind E.
it's very different thing when state
ment Is subscribed from citizen; from
people we know and that's the case here.
Mr.. A. j. Adam, of No. As Merrill
street, says: 81 will take my oath that
Doans's Kidney Pills beat anything else l
ever tried and have had twenty years
experience. Now that know their value
l consider it personal duty I owe to
others tc tell them what Doan's Kidney
Pills have done for me. l used to work
at the ship yards but on account of back.
ache I had to give it up. | got so that
when handled heavy timbers l had to
get down on my hands and knees before
1.could throw my weight into the lift
My back would not bear the strain il 1
attempted to do it standing. This was
my condition. for years, the pain in my
back could not have been worse if hand
full of needles had been jabbed into my
back. 1 could not turn my body without
a side unles I wished to incur fearful
twinge and my condition if not danger
GUS was at least uncomfortable 1 heard
about Doan's Kidney Pills and though 1
did not anticipate they would be any i'm
provement on the many remedies 1 had
tried from time to time, procured box
from the drug store of H. Fl. Hay &
Sons at the junction of Middle and Free
streets. The second day l remarked to
my wife that I was feeling better. From
that on 1 went right ahead. The pain
has left me. 1 can lift anything and feel
no effect after it. -
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
A LONG DEATH LIST.

Captain Horace T., Draper died Sun
day of paralysis at his home in Lands
downe, Pa, aged 75years. Captain Dra-
per was born July 4, 1925, at Brookfie d,
Mass. Throughout the war he was
commander of the Hartford, Admiral
Farragut's flagship.
Mrs. Mary Barnett of Milwaukee. who
was connected bv marriage to the family
of President Mckinley is dead. She was
SO years of age.
James Noble of Cincinnati, who was
private secretary to United States Sena-
tor Thomas Corwin, died Sunday night
in that city of the infrmities of old age.
L. P. Bowen, a son of ex-senator
Thomas Bowen, of Denver, Col, com
mitted suicide at Sapplngton Sunday.
Bowen was on his way from Sheridan
to Miles City, where he expected to take
a position on the Yellowstone Journal.
Mrs. Lizzie Gallagher was burned to
death Sunday night at her apartments in
Brooklyn, in her efforts to save her chill
dren,
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

Stokes of Lynn, is visiting his brother
Mr.. George Stokes for a short time.
Mr.. A. M. Jones, instructor at tne
Perkins Institute for the Blind, Sortn
Boston, is spending the holidays In WIN
his parents here.
The yearly financial statement OF the
Cum berland County Agricultural society
shows the bills of the 1897 fair all PAID
ana the debt somewhat reduced.
The Christmas trees and children )
parties at both the Congregational anu
Methodist churches were held Friday eve,
ming. The Congregational Sunday scnoo'
gave pleasing concert in the churcii
Sunday evening.
Mr.. William Wallace is confined to the
house with illness.
Mr. E. NJ. Marshall photo artist, has
opened studio in Abbott hall
Mr.. A. G. Kinds has been drawn to at
tend the Supreme court and Edward u.
Cressey the Supreme Judicial, as jury
men.
BURNELL-OSBOR
A very pretty home wedding was
so.emnized Saturday evening at the resi-
borne of Gorham. The contracting parties
being their only daughter Lila Emily
and Mr.. George Stone Burnell of South
street, Gorham. Miss Martha BurDel,
sister of the groom acted as bridesmaid,
and Mr.. Ervine d. Osborne as best man.
Promptly at seven O'Clock to the strains
Of Lohengrin's bridal chorus. played by
Mrs. c. A. Perry, the bridal party
marched into the room in which the
friends We're assembled. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. c. A. Perry
of Brunswick, after which refreshments
were served. The esteem and respect in
which the happy couple are held by the
friends were manifested by the many
gifts and congratulations of which they
were the recipients.
STANDISH
Standish, December 27.-Christmas-t tide
was observed in the customary manner.
Inc same unbounded generosity was
shown 10y the one who for so many years
has taken 80 much interest in this annual
FESTIVAL The pleasure which our friend
takes in gladdening the hearts of theillttie
one at this time is very oommendable. AS
is usual the trees were very prettily
adorned with everything pretty and to-
gether with the table which was laden
with presents presented a most excellent
appearance. The speaking of the little
ones was very prominent feature and
the choir rendered most excellent music.
More than five hundred were remem bered
by candy bags through the usual gen.
crosby and kindness of our esteemed
friend. The little ones as well ns the OLD
er people hold pleasant remem ORANGES of
this annual festival.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
SCHOONER SANK; CREW RESCUED

Salem, Mass, December 27.-The two
masted schooner Ernest 7. Lee, Capt.
Reading OF South River, Nj, bound for
Boston, with load of clay, entered Salem
harbor, this morning and her captain
reports that at O'Clock Sunday morn
ing, when about IL miles off Highland
Light. he picked up crew of five men
in small boat. These men stated that
they were the crew of the schooner
Balsora l.. Sherman, Capt. Plummer,
from South River, N. j., for Boston with
load of clay.
They said their vessel suddenly went
down bow first into the water aud sank
without any warning whatever. The
men saved only the clothes they wore.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
YOUR NEWSPAPER FOR THE COM.
ING YEAR.

This is the season to subscribe for your
newspaper for the coming year. The
PRESS, delivered in Portland, Deerine
and South Portland, every week day
morning, costs so cents month, or Sc. 90
a year in advance. The PRESS is the
best paper in the world for your break
TIMES together, delivered at your door
every morning in the year, may be OBJ
tanned for IS cents a month, or 81. so a
year in advance. If you want to sub
scribe send postal card to our address.
" Exchange street, and our agent will
call and take your subscription.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
POSSIBLE CENSUS DIRECTOR.

Washington, December s7.-The Presi-
dent is considering the qualifications of
several men for the position of director
of the twelfth census, but as yet has not
indicated when the may appoint. Mr..
E. J. North of Boston, secretary of the
National Association of Wool Manufac-
turers, who was identified with the
eleventh census. anda is stastician of
ability, is one of those whose names are
under earnest con sideration.
1t Is understood that the directors of
the National Association of Wool Manu-
features are 10th to relinquish the services
of MIR. North and have indicated that they
will make it o financial object with him
Mr.. North has discussed the matter with
the President and despite the increased
salary offered him it 10 believed his final
acceptance of the census hinges upon
the placing of the census bureau under
the classified service. t5
Mr.. North, it is understood, does not de-
sire, in the event of his acceptance of the
position to be hampered in any manner
by the distribution of places in his depart
ment.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
EXETER JAIL BIRD CAUGHT.

Waterville. December 27.-Willie King,
an escaped prisoner from the Exeter, N.
H., jail, was captured in this city Sum
day night at about IL o'clock by Officer
George Simsnop. The sheriff at Exeter
has telegraphed that he will be in Water
Vile after the prisoner within twenty
four hours.
1t will be recalled that three prisoners
escaped from the Exeter jail last August
by cutting through the ceiling of a cell
and the roof of the Jail, King was one Of
these and has since been to sea, having
discharge.papers to that effect.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
ANNAPOLIS BUILDINGS IN BAD
WAY.

Washington, December 27.-The dan
gerous state Of the buildings at the naval
academy has led Secretary Long to re-
quest Assistant Secretary Roosevelt to
make an inquiry as to their condition
and to report upon the repairs needed.
Mr.. Rooseyelt's report shows that the
studies buildings have fallen into such
ruin that the cadets have been assigned
to attics and garrets while the store
house is in such condition that the store
keeper refuses to be responsible for the
goods in his care. Mr. Roosevelt finds
that there is need for much new con-
struction, but the least that can be done
is to rebuild Immediately the armory,
boat house. power house and basin for
boats. 1t is the design to make the new
building part eff a general scheme for the
reconstruction of the academy buildings.
The work will cost about million dol
lars.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
scHooNER's ROUGH EXPERIENCE.

Halifax, N. s.. Dec. 27.-The schooner
Kelevata, Captain Mann, from Halifax
for Sydney with general cargo, has put
into Balcine, badly damaged. The
schooner encountered heavy weather
after leaving here and was blown off for
eight days. Her mainboom was broken.
sails blown to pieces and foretop gallant
mast was sprung. Part of her deck load
was also jettisoned. She will probably
be lowed TO Sydney.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
NEW PENSION ORDER

Washington. December 27.-A new
order, the enforcement of which it Is he
lieved will expedite the consideration of
pension claims now pending, has been is
sued as follows:
Hereafter claims for the increase of
pension will not be considered within 12
months from the last allowance or re-
jection."
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
SOCIETY ELECTIONS.
MUNJoY LODGE, K. OF P.

Oh O4NOOI Aol(0I, As OI
The regular stated convention of Mum
joy lodge, No. 6, Knights of Pythias, was
held last evening and the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
G. &C. W. Plummer.
V. CA. /. Hamilton.
P.-W. e.. Newball.
M. of VIC. M. Lawrence.
K. of R. and Sc. E. Crocker
M. of FL. NJ. Black.
M. of E. George P. Morris.
NJ. of AID. King.
/. GA. i. Bodsdon.
O. CD. Y Harris.
Trustee for three years-W. F. Wads-
worth
Representative to P. 81. association for
Is months-W. A. Taylor.
Representative to q. L. for two years
John G. Sherman. G. I'll. Freeman;
alternates, D. Jordan; W. F. Wadsworrh.
AT the conclusion of the convention
ton the Knights repaired to the banquet
hall where substantial supper had been
prepared. 1t is worthy of note that the
banquet hall for the general use of Py-'
thias has been renovated and presents
lhOob ACoU GNU lAfltlLS etpPCdl dCCO Will
whitened ceiling. newly papered walls
with moulding and chair railing. The
kitchen and stairways have not been
overlooked and altogether things are
quite ''spio and span
MAINE LODGE, 1. O. O. F.
N. G.-Alex Fleming.
V. G.-,Frank I. Moore.
R. S.-W. F. Little.
f. Sc. A. Harmon.
Treas-A. d. Smith
Trustees-William W. Roberts, w. w.
Cole, L. D. Austin.
Agent of Hall-Albert Bracket.
HADATTAH LODGE. 1. o. o. F.
n. G.-S. A. Lockwood.
V. &c. G. Robinson.
Sec. H. G. Milliken.
F. S.-Geo. A. Bynum.
Treas.-John S. Foss.
Trustees-J. F. Long. S. c. Perry, F.
M. Strout.
Agent of Hale. B. Lockwood.
WINDSOR CASTLE, K. G. E.
At the annual meeting of Windsor
Castle, No. 1, Knights of the Golden
Eagle, last evening these officers were
elected:
N. C.-Newell E. Hatch.
V. C.-Guy E. Robinson.
HI. P.-W. Scott Lane.
V. H.-Geo. L. SWEET.
M. of R.-John II. Henry.
C. of E.-Albert G. Bragg.
Il. of E-John S. Sponagle.
S. H.-Geo. E. Haggett.
Trustee-Edgar &. Benson.
Agent-Arthur FL. Marden
MIZPAH LODGE, E. o. S.
Mizpah Chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, elected these officers last evening:
W. M.-Ida E. Quinby.
W. PRED W. Babb.
A. M.-Ella G. Halves.
Conductor-Amy f. Gray.
Assistant Conductor-Annie l.. Morris.
Treasurer-Emma l.. V. Stiles.
Secretary-Lu II. Kicker.
Mt. VERNON LODGE, N E. o. P. .
At meeting of Mt. Vernon lodge, No.
1859, n. E. o. P, last evening, the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Junior Past Warden-Mrs. Susan f.
Allen.
Warden-Otis W. WinsIow.
Vice Warden-Mrs. Ella J. Norton.
Recording Secretary-O. S. Norton.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

financial Secretary-H. c. Berry.
66reasurer-.G. w. Norton.
SSnaplain-Mrs. Mary B. Plummer.
GGnde-J. 81 Armstrong.
SSuardian-M Mrs Ellen Foster.
HHentlnel-Henry Johnson.
cit. i 90 "' IL III i0f>
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

The archbishop of Canterbury, DR.. Tenn
pie, has announced authoritatively that
there was no foundation for the pub
llshed rumor of his intention to resign.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

yesterday morning for Superior court,
January term: Henry L. Bonyton and
for supreme court, January term, l.. A.
Rowe.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

or illustrated cloth at 5c There is nothing Of the
semblance of an advertisement about the book to
detract from its merits its beauty. May be
purchased at all Portland book stores, obtained
from the publishers, CHISHOLM BROS,
Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

accompanying e a C h;
plate paper, showing
and its surroundings.
theatre, Riv yer t o n
Auditorium b e i n g
bound between beau
paper covers at soc.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

printed upon heavy
up to : date Portland
even the new Jefferson
Park, the Armory and
included. These are
tifully e IN b o S S e d
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

This book published in 1897, is now off sed to the
Christmas trade What more appropriate gift could
be sent to absent Ones and what could be readily
dispatched 1t contains 50 large (6xs inches) half
tone engravings with 25O words of admirable text
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

Vinalhaven, December26 Christmas
day was very quiet here all places of
business being closed after II O'Clock a. m.
Ii is expected to make the connection
by the telephone cable this week with
Rookland. The cable needed to reach the
shore was shipped and probably arrived
in Rockland Saturday. Weather permit
ting it is hoped to have it in running
order by January L. 1898.
Mrs. Edith Folsom of MINNEAPOLIS,
Mimi, arrived home this week and will
spend few weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. B. Vinal
At the Union church Sabbath school
today the school was presented by two of
MIR. Littleteld's sons, Charles and Arthur,
Littlefield of Rockland with a very nice
picture of Rev. W. Fl. Littlefield who has
been superintendent of this school for the
last twenty-four years. The presentation
cepted in behalf of the school by w S.
Carver. The school voted unanimously a
vote of thanks.
Mrs. s: G. Webster. Sun lay, presented
to the Union church Sunday school n
small library to be given to the boy who
has the best record for attendance one
year from this date.
The church here was very prettily
trimmed with evergreen for Christmas.
and on Sunday evening Christmas con-
cert was given in the church by the Sab
bath school children, consisting of sing,
ing, speaking and a short sermon by the
pastor to the children.
The ladies hold prayer meeting We'd
nesday. afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Clark on Main street.
Subject of the Wednesday evening meet
ing at the Union church is, What do
you need to pray for and why?'
GORHAM.
Gorham, December 27.-Mr. Mellen K.