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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
INTERESTING FIGURES.

Electricity moves 2ss,Ooo miles per
second.
About $4,000 vehicles pass over Lon
don bridge every day.
One million dollars in United States
silver coin at the present standard
weighs nearly 2SA tons.
The Brooklyn bridge is 3,475 feet
long, 100 feet high and cost 5000, 900
The old London bridge was begun in
the year 1176 and completed in 1909.
The greatest known depth of the
ocean is midway between the islands
OF Tristan dAcunha and the mouth OF
the Rio de la Plata. The bottom was
here reached ut depth of 10000 feet
or sA miles.
The five largest rivers in the world
are as follows: North America, Missis.
sippi and Missouri, 1890 miles; South
America, Amazon and Benz, 1000 miles;
Asia, 1eneisy and Selenga, 1850 miles !;
Africa, Nile, 3,240 miles; Europe, Volga,
Russia, $500 miles.
The Chicago fire In 1871 suffered a
loss of 17,430 buildings, amounting to
"i"~'o"O,oOO, anu -OO lives lOSt. L ne lire
ragged over 2,124 acres of ground. In
the same year, Paris, fired by the Com
mune, lost property to the amount of
$160,000000. The forest fires swept
through Michigan and Wisconsin in
1871, and it is estimated that 1000 hu-
Imam beings perished and property to
the amount of over $4,000, 900 was con,
sumed.
The war of the rebellion cost the
United States $6,1S0 02o, 900; the mum
Der of federal troops was 1850, 1872.
The Mexican war cost the United States
SloOOOO,000; the number of troops en-
gagged was 101,2s2. The war of 1912
cost the United States $107 ,003; the
number of troops engaged is estimated
at 471,G22. The revolutionary war cost
the United States $135, ,103, ,703; the
colonies furnished, from 1775 to 1888,
305,064 troops.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
FREELAND, SEPTEMBER ?, 1897

the Philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
When, in laying down the rules which
are hereafter to govern the granting of
naturalization papers in Cambria county,
Judge Barker gave as his reason for ad-
vancing the standard of citizenship the
argument that such an advance was
becoming the uniform practice" of the
courts, he made an assertion which was
not strictly correct, but which should be
remedied at the earliest possible moment.
Out Of the siXty-seven counties of the
state less than twenty have revised the
rules governing the granting of natura-
lization. papers. OF these, as they have
come to our notice, all except Schuykill
have been in the direction of more in
telligent qualifications. In that county
the request of the Bar Association was
practically ignored, and no premium
was placed upon familiarity with the
state and federal constitutions, the abil-
ity to read and write, and knowledge
of American institutions.
Public sentiment in the county favor
ed more advanced action than that
which the court took, but for reasons of
its own that body contcndcd itself with
surrounding the granting of papers with
what might roughly be called more non
intelligent difficulties Men who cannot
read and write. who do not know whether
the United States is monarchy or Il
republic, can still receive the franchises
of citizen, although the lawyers of the
county were joined with the people in
the wish for strictcr regulations.
The Importance of this question makes
it advisable that the courts of the state
should be in harmony. Even among the
Judges who have already laid down new
naturalization rules there is apparently
noagreement. Judge Savidge, of North
umberland, not only insists that appli-
cants shall be able to read and write and
have some knowledge of the state and
federal constitutions, but he also exacts
Il limited knowledge Of geography from
those whom he cnfranchiscS.
Judge Hcmphill of Chester, insists
only that they shall be able to read the
English language, while Judge Metzger,
of Lycoming, bars all men not familiar
with the constitution and able to read
and write This is substantially the at
titude of Judge Craig, of Carbon, and of
Judge Barker. They all We're working
upon the same lines and in the right
direction. But why not have a common
goal?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
STOCK AND DAIRY HINTS.

Butter makers motto: Cleanliness
is next to godliness."
MAKE the COW happy if you would
have her do her best" says Prof. Will
lard.
Pasture and pure water are oft neg
lected essentials to successful summer
swine raising.
Better breeding, feeding and wedding
are demanded in the live stock and dairy
industries.
Ripened cream should he thick and
smooth when put into the churn-not
lumpy, neither sloppy.
Ticks and scab are overcome by dip
ping the sheep and lambs. This should
be done at shearing time.
The change from dry feed to pasture
should be gradual, thus making a "lap
Splice between grain and grass.
Continue to feed little of that Is
cents oats and corn. 1t doesn't pay
to cut the grain ration off entirely the
day the animals are turned out to
grass.
Entirely too little attention is given
TO the shape ana hitting qualities of
the horse collars, particularly as to the
width thereof. The collars should fit
the sides of the neck closely, without
pinching.
United States butter cows produce an
estimated annual average of 1870 pounds
of butter per COW. This is not much
more than half the yield that should
be produced, and what are we going to
do aboutit?
Many successful swine growers we
know rake up the corn cobs, burn them,
and when in the form of bright, live
Goals, throw water on a portion of tha
pile, thus making charcoal and ashes
for the hogs to eat. A little salt may be
added.
Sheep surpass all other domestic ami
mails in bringing up and cleaning up
weedy, brushy, poverty-stricken lands.
If you have u patch of this kind, turn
them in and let them "subdue and re-
plenish the earth," in that particular
spot, at least.-Agricultural Epitomist
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
Good Work WeI Dome.

The action Of the Democratic state
committee in declaring vacant the posi-
tion held by William f. IIarrlty on tho
national committee, and the subsequent
endorsement of the same by the Demo
cracy of the state, in convention as
sembled is nothing more than the rank
and file of the party demanded should
be done. To be consistent with the
principles of the national organization,
no other policy could be pursued. Mr.
IIarrity was untrue to the trust rcposod
in him by his party, and he has re-
ceiyed his Just deserts.
The platform adopted breathes the
spirit Of pure Democracy, and around it
the workers Of the state can gather and
build up the organization in every coun-
ty. Those who would have it continue
as a tail to the Republican kite, to serve
the personal ends OF an unprincipled
clique in Philadelphia, are no longer in
control. With these barnaclcs cut off,
and with the declarations adopted at
Reading to rally about, the Democratic
party in Pennsylvania has bright
future.
Walter T.. Ritter, of Lycoming county,
the candidate for auditor general, and
NJ. T.. Brown, Of Indiana county, the
candidate for state treasurer, are worthy
of solid support.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
NATURAL HISTORY.

Our senses do not fall asleep stimuli
taneously. The eyelids are first affect
ed, and shut out sight, next follows
the sense of taste, then smelling, hear
ing and touch, the last-named being the
lightest sleeper, and most easily
aroused.
a chameleon from the Cape of Good
Hope was seen by Mr.. Blaiiston TO
turn white with fear, having Eecn saved
from the attacks of u cat. The NEST
extraordinary thing about this lizard
is the wonderful way in which the two
eyes work quite independently CT each
other, and "enable it to sRrvey COM
fortably objects in quite opposite di-
rections."
a chalk is composed of fossils. If
you take the tiniest bit and place it
under a powerful microscope you will
see an infinite number of extremely di-
minutive shells, and no spectacle on a
large scale is more beautiful than the
varied forms of these tiny homes of ami
NAL life which are disclosed Ivy power
full glasses.
The most remarkable gold beetles in
the world are found in Central America.
The head and wirg cases are brilliant
ly polished with luster as Of gold it
self To sight and touch they have
all the seeming of that metal oddly
enough, another species from the same
region has the appearance of being
wrought in solid silver, freshly bur-
nished. These gold and silver beetles
have market value. They are worth
from SIS to $50 each.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02

Mr. Fishbach, personal representative
of Weylers friend Hanna, has been Sc
lccted by the administration 10 make Il
tour of Cuba in company with Consul
General Lee. When the service is com
ploted, let us hope that Fitzhugh Lee
will be allowed to come home and tell
the people of the United States what he
knows.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02

The new policeman on the block
stepped up to the baby carriage and
looked with great admiration at the
cherub inside.
$50 pretty and so quietl" he said
What good little thing it isl"
Yes, SIR" replied the dignifled do
mestic In charge of the baby. "And I'm
going to push 1t along, Please stand
aside."-Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
Fully Prepared.

$50 you wish to leave TO get married,
Mary? hope you have given the mat
ter a serious consideration?
"Oh, have sir" was the earnest re-
ply. I've been to two fortune tellers
and a clairvoyant, and looked in sign
book and dreamed on lock of his hair
and been to one of those asterrolgers,
and to a meejum, and they all tell me
to go ahead, sir. amt one TO marry
reckless like, e,sir."-ILousehold Words.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
ARROW POINTS.

Anybody gets mad when told that he
Is pigeon-toed.
The man who invented paper collars
was In small business.
One advantage in being a man IS, you
don't need to fool with a hat pin.
Lots of women can do very exquisite
embroidery who cannot cook u decent
meal.
There is no time when boy feels as
foolish as when he is too big for his
clothes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02

sl.5O year is all the TRIBUNE costs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02

Star Pointer lowered the worlds pac-
ing record, making a mile at Readvile,
Mass, in 1;59A-The Portuguese bark
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
The Dude,

He's the highest type of fashion
From his eSllar to his toes.
There's q most artistic passion
In the way he wears his clothes.
How his tie his taste expresses!
How that nobby suit he fills!
And how faultlessly he dresses
But he never pays his bills!
Pittsburgh News
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-02
Friday, Aug. 2T.

The Grand Army of the Republic Sc
lected Cincinnati as the place for the
next enCampment and elected General
j. =. S. Goblin of Pennsylvania as COM
mander in chief--In the Republican
state convention in Maryland Senator
Wellington was defeated New prima-
ries We're ordered to be held in Balti-
more, and the convention adjourned
until Sept. 15-The Republican state
convention in Pennsylvania nominated
James s Beacon for state treasurer and
Levi G.. MCCauley for auditor general.
-Christia-o Jacob Thoms, the noted
small boat builder, died in New York
He was a familiar figure in the old
Ninth ward. His boats are great ia
VOrites with yachtsmen-Police Cap
tain Schmttberger arrested gypsy and
his wife in New York on suspicion Of
having kidnapped a 15-year-old boy
Lizzie HumphSy was fatally shot at
the home of her fiance, John Hallen-
back, in Brooklyn. He was caught with
a revolver in his hand, but denies that
he shot the girl, and she insists that he
is innOcent-David j. Selgman, head
of the banking firm of j. & w. Seligman
of New York, is critically i'll from an
operation for appendicitis at the Holly
wood, Long Branch-Governor Griggs
of New Jersey delivered the annual ad-
dress before the American Bar associa-
tion at Cleveland, his topic being the
growing evil of unnecessary legislation
THE Nebraska Republican state con-
vention met at Lincoln and nominated a
ticket headed by A. M Post of Platte
county for associate justice of the SUI
preme court. The platform contained
no reference to the money question. the
silver issue being considered dead-R.
D. Wrenn won three out of five games
of tennis in Newport, X. l., thus retain
ing the championship of Amerca---The
coatmakers, who began their strike a
week ago, achieved a victory the con-
tractors yielding to their demand for
better wages and a shorter day--Pres-
ident Faure had the car and czarina
as his guests at luncheon yesterday on
the French cruiser Pothuau. Both
rulers spoke Of Russia and France as
allied nations. The president afterward
sailed for France.
Saturday. Aug. rs.
Star Pointer lowered the worlds pac-
ing record, making mile at Readville,
Mass, in 1;59h-The Portuguese bark
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-28
Chester.

The date of the shadow sociable is
changed to the 9Th. of June, one
week from next Saturday. Everyone
should attend and see their pictures.
A good program is being prepared.
Ice cream and cake will be served.
The creamery election was held
here last Tuesday. Mr.. E o. Green
was again elected president. The old
directors were retained with the ex.
ception of Mr.. Hall, who declined the
position.
The Meighan brothers have set up
their merry-go-round, much to the
delight of the Juveniles. The chill.
dren who enjoy SO many free rides,
should not forget to come when the
tickets are sold. The proprietors de.
serve credit for their kind and careful
attention to the little ones.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Bald win.
MIR. and Mrs. Courtney and Mrs.
kehm will spend Decoration day at
Elma.
There were seven new meui bers
taken into the church last Sunday.
The church is steadily growing, we
will soon be able to support pastor
in Chester.
Mr.. Irwin Armstrong, of Riceville,
has been visiting Prof. Bhrens.
One more week of school before the
long vacation begins.
Miss Rose Kearns, of Riceville, is
working at the Chester House.
Our band will give an open air con-
cert next Tuesday evening. Some one
should put in motion g band benefit.
They AFFORD US much pleasure and
they deserve substantial appreci,
alton.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-28
THE MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions. Etc.

Chicago, May rs.
FLoUR-Quiet and easy. Quotable as
follows: Winter : Patents. s4Go@4.7O;
straights, s4.4Oq460; clears. $3.6O@4.00: sec
onds, S275@3.50; low grades, s1.5O@1. go
spring-Patents, s4.2OQ4.7O; straights, 1913
l.a0; Red Dog. sLl0@125: Rye, $2.10@2.40.
May. 721k@72Mc; July. 7os4@711sc. closing at
nAc; September. 66@66Kc. closing at 66Ac.
CORN-Easier. No. 2 and No. Yellow,
24SQ24ssc; May, 241sQ2414c; July. 24AQl241sc,
closing at 24ssc; September, ISIS @259sc, clos
Ing at 25kc; May. 1898. 2SXc.
OATS-Easier. No. 2 cash. 1Sc; July, 175s
@17Sc; September, 17H@lSc, closing at
TIC. Samples easier. No. 8, 17@2lc; No. 3
White. 19A@22c; No. 2. 1SR@19c; No. 2
White. 21k@221sc..
RYE-Market firm, yet demand was
tame. No. 2, 35Q35Ac: No. 8, 31sc; July de-
livery, 34Ac; September. 34%c.
BARLEY-Low grades in good demand
and firm; mailing barely steady. Screen
ings. $7.0OQl026 per ton; feed Barley, ESQ
2Gc; low grade mailing, 27@2Sc; fair to good,
10000. and choice to fancy, 31@34c.
MESS PORK-Marl1et fairly active and
prices lower. Quotations ranged at Ss1OG
Bis for cash; sS.10@8.2O for July, closing at
$815. and SS.159S.22h for September, clos
ing at $500.
,LARD-Trading moderate and prices
lower. Quotations ranged at $3G71aD3 70
for cash: $3.671k@3.70 for May; $37QD3 72h
for July. and $3.77la@3S21a for September,
closing at $3.50.
POTATOES Firm for choice stock.
Burbanks, 19@24c per bushel; Peerless, 1900
zoe; Hebrons. 15Q2Oc.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-28
Road improvements,

Last year the city council made
arrangements with the farmers along
Howard Center road and Cresco to
improve that thoroughfare, the peo-
pie owning farms with one exception,
we are told, subscribing to its cost;
the aggregate sum subscribed being
over 800, which with the sum paid
by Cresco, made all the bad places in
passable condition and they have SO
remained through this extremely bad
spring for roads. An effort is being
made to continue this work along the
same route this season by the same
means nearly every farmer pledging
aid in work or money. Every land
owner along the line of the proposed
work should contribute to the work,
rather than allow his neighbors to i'm
prove and build up his farm value by
their labor and money. 1t is also pro-
posed to extend the work along the
Vernon road, and also on the Granger
road, improving some of the heavy
sloughs on the latter. To this the
land owners on both these roads, we
understand, will contribute literally
toward the cost. There are also bad
places on the New Oregon road which
will be taken into account and like the
other covere with crushed rock and
sand.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-28
TRAGEDY IN BROOKLYN.
Well-Known Lawyer Kills His Son
and Himself.

Well-knOwn Lawyer KILLS His Son
and Himself.
New York, May 26.-Charles X. Hill
yard, so years old, a well-known law
yer of Brooklyn, shot and killed his 49,
year-old son William and himself Mon.
day night, at what hour is not known
Their bodies were found Tuesday aft.
ernoon in bedroom in Hillyard's ele.
CANT home. Mr.. Hillyard's wife died
last October, and since that he had been
subject to melancholy. He constantly
spoke of his loss and at times seemed
to be deranged. He was very easily ex-
cited, and while in this condition some
times made vague threats of taking his
own life, although he never mentioned
the boy in this connection. He was al
ways devoted to his son, and after his
wife's death this fondness grew into a
passionate affection, which seemed
greater during his periods of mental de-
rangement. Shortly after his wife's
death Mr.. Hillyard made his will, be-
queathing between $4,000 and $50, 900
to the boy. AT supper time Monday
night Mr.. Hillyard seemed agitated.
After the meal he went upstairs and
called the boy up to him. They en-
tered room together and were not
seen again until the bodies were dis
covered this afternoon. The body of
the father lay across the bed, that of
the son on the floor. The boys face
wore smile. Over the right ear Of
each was gaping wound and n re-
volver lay on the floor, with two cham
bers empty. None of the occupants of
the house heard the shooting.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-28
How a Donkey Found a Mine.

The history of mine discoveries in
the West is full of strange and a mus
ing incidents. Many of the most cele-
DRAFTED mines or lodges have been
found by accident. Some of these ac-
cidental discoveries are laughable in
the extreme. One of them occurred
in connection with the discovery of
one of the richest mines in the Cpur
d'Alene country in Idaho. In this
case a common donkey or jackass or
'hurro" as one chooses to term it,
was credited with the finding of the
mine.
The Norther Pacific Railways finely
Illustrated tourest book, Wonderland
81, has chapter on mining in the
West, in which the incident alluded
to is given. 1t shows how, from slight
or trivial things, great results may
flow. There are also articles on Vel
lowstone Park, Alaska, cattle raising
etc. By sending six cents in postage
stamps to Chas. s. Fee, Gen. Pass
Agent, st. Paul, MINI, anyone can
obtain a copy of this book. 1t is full
of historical fact and descriptive mar.
rative, and valuable as school text
book.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-28
BOTH GAS BILLS PASSED.
Illinois Senate Recalls the Delicate
MeRAurca md Then AdOntS Them

Illinois Senate Recalls the Defeated
Measures md Then Adopts Them.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 26.-The vote by
which the gas frontage bill failed to pass
was reconsidered Tuesday morning by a
vote of 80 to 10. The bill was then passed
by vote of 81 to 10. The vote by which
the gas consolidation bill was defeated was
reconsdered by a vote of 80 to IL. The bill
was then passed by vote of 2S to II. Sen
ator Munroes bill to prohibit the illegal
use of streets for railway purposes was
amended so as to provide that the person
or corporation seeking grant may file
additional petitions at any time within ten
days after the filing of the last revocation.
1t was ordered to third reading.
Senator Mahoney's bill providing that
school children be vaccinated was or
dered to second reading. House bill (Mer-
riam's) repeating the law authorizing the
custodians of public funds to loan the same
was passed. After passing a number of APP
preparation bills the senate adjourned
Springfield, ILL.,, May 26.-Mr. Selby pre-
sided over the house Tuesday morning
The house passed with the emergency
clause Buckner's bill revising the military
code of Illinois. Anderson (rep.) then Of
fered resolution to Investigate the riot
Gus proceedings of last Thursday. Speak
er Pro Tempore Selby announced that the
question before the house was on the adop-
ton OF the resolution. A score of demo-
Gratis excitedly demanded the roll call.
Amid great confusion the roll was
called. Many democratic members sought
to explain their votes, but objections were
made and they were denied the privilege.
For few minutes it looked as IL the riot
GUS scenes of last Thursday were about
to be reenacted. The resolution was finally
adopted-yeas Y; nays. 65. Avery's fra
ternal beneficiary bill was taken up on
third reading. The bill was passed-yeas.
Ia; nays, 8. The senate bill AUTHORIZING
warehousemen to deal in grain came up on
third reading. The bill was passed-yeas,
1O1; nays. q. The house took recess until
four O'clock