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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

This dog story was told to a New
York Mail and Express reporter by
lady who vouches for its accuracy. Re.
markable as it is, she affirms that it is
the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth.
An up-the-State family had two dogs,
q bulldog and black-and-tan. between
which there existed every evidence OF
deep friendship. The family went into
the country some sixteen miles from
home. They took the blacii-and-tan
with them, but left his companion at
home. They had not been established
in their summer quarters more than 4
few days before the small dog bad
managed to pick a quarrel with a
neighbor's bulldog, in which the black
and-,an got much the worst of the ar
gument-so much so that when he dis
appeared after the battle his owners
were much worried. They searched
high and low, but no trace of that
small dog could be found
The next morning there were seen
coming up the road. side by side, the
dHu .ullHl vi tOlil-
panion, the bulldog from home. The
two marched straight past the hotel
where the family were staying and
halted in front of the home of the
black nd -tan's enemy. In some un.
known manner the country bulldog was
summoned, and Immediately his city
contemporary fell upon him. The
struggle was severe and prolonged, but
the issue was never in doubt. The
country bulldog was completely con.
quered and retired in as good order
as possible under the circumstances.
The victor, once his task completed,
wheeled about and without stop re.
traced the sixteen miles home. The
black-and-tan crawled into the hotel
with every indication of complete sat.
isfaction on his diminutive counter.
ance. =.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

EDO You think we have reached
Memphis?" asked Polly, anxiously.
To Polly it seemed as if they had
been drifting for hours.
For long time they remained al
most still. Occasionally they joined
their voices in a great shout, but there
was no answer. Fred said the water
roared so loud that no one could hear
it, anyway, but it eased their spirits to
be doing something.
At last they started again with jerk
and shiver, as if some of the timbers
of the building had given away. They
bumped on for what seemed an endless
time, and then, after scraping along
for some minutes, they again stopped
By this time the rain had ceased and
the moon shone out family through
the clouds
There's lights" cried Polly, joy
fully.
Sure enough, on the hill, not such a
great distance away, they could see
many lights cleaning out over the
water. Nearer, there were other
lights moving about, as if in boats.
cts Memphis" said Polly, and
then they all shouted at the top of
their voices.
But no one heard them. The water
roared too loudly. So they sat for
hours and hours-it seemed to them
until the gray light of morning began
to break in the east. They strained
their eyes as it grew brighter and
looked off across the gray food of
water with its scattering heaps of
wreckage to the town ON the hill.
81 thought Memphis was u bigger
city than that" said Polly.
1T isn't Memphis" said Fred, with
little joyful ring in his voice that
made Polly and her grandmother look
around quickly; 'it's Springville.
"Springvillel'
And Springville it was. They could
see the little weatherbeaten church on
the hill, and the red brick schoolhouse,
and Judge Carson's home, and great
many other familiar places, although
some of the buildings that had stood
near the river had disappeared.
oup maven we Colue only 1Our
miles," said Grandmother Melton,
looking greatly surprised.
Half On hour later two boats came
alongside and the castaways were car
ried ashore. On the bank Polly found
herself in the arms of her father cry
ing and laughing all at once. Father
Melton looked old and worn and wor-
ried. He had given up his family for
lost, and he was bravely helping the
other people in the work of rescue.
After the food was subsidized the
Meltons went down to look over their
home. Father Melton hardly knew
what to do, but Polly spoke up quite
promptly.
81 tell you, father, let's leave it
right here and live in it; Fred and I
won't have so far to go to school"
And what do you think? That is
just what Father Melton did. He
Strengthened the house around, built
new foundation under it, and the Mel
tons are living there to-day, quite hap
py and contented. So you see the
flood helped two persons at least
Polly and Fred Chicago Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
A BOYS OWN RAILROAD.
Built the Locomotive, Laid the Track,
and Operates 1t Himself.

and Operates 1t Himself
Robert NJ Tyler, the son of William
NJ. Tyler, has built perfectly equip,
ped railroad, with rolling stock and To-
conotive, on the farm of his father at
Bucks Hill, suburb of Waterbury,
Conn,
He built the locomotive himself. He
surveyed the line, decided upon the
grades and curves, and, aided by ordi-
nary labor, made the roadbed, laid the
rails. and now runs the engine. 1t is
real railroad and not a toy-a railroad
over which the engine, built by the
boy, runs daily, hauls stones, lumber
and other materials and farm products,
and has an existence with definite
and profitable purpose. Hunters found
aiield with their dogs take Tyler's road
to get lift toward the hunting grounds,
and lots of people have been delighted
with an excursion trip over the line.
1t was manifest that profit as well as
fun awaited the success of miniature
railroad running over Bucks Hill. Ty-
Ter, who went to work at it in very
crude, small-boyish way at first, soon
compelled his elders to have faith in
him as civil and mechanical engineer
and road constructor. Then the neceS-
sary cash capital was forthcoming
fast as it became necessary for Tylef
to Invest In material
The boy engine-builder very sensibly
refrained from attempting to follow
the lines Of drive-wheel locomotive.
Tyler was Indifferent to appeara noes,
but bent on practical results. The boys
sensible aim was to save and make
money, and not to expend 1t extrava-
gantly. The engine and boiler and the
car on which these are mounted cost
not less than $500. The further equip
I ment of Bucks Hill line consists of two
cars, each four-wheeled and each hav-
ing capacity of 1900 pounds.
In running the line the boy surveyor
humored the topography of the region
with which he had to deal, and did not
contract for any steep cuts or for any
rock work. The stony, gravelly sur
face was easily converted into a solid
bed. The rails used were of steel, and
the cross ties were Of chestnut. Tho
gauge is twentysix inches. The grade
in its steepest part is $40 feet to the
mile. The whole cost of constructing
the railway was at the rate Of $500 per
| mile
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

Her majesty the Queen has n double
in the person of an elderly lady who
occupies-or occupied-a position in
the Middlesex Hospital, where she was
known as the Queen of Middlesex. +"
She is the exact age of the Queen, and
became widow in the same year that
the Queen lost her consort.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
SOME EWhERE,

Somewhere, knew. we shall find them all,
The rose that blossomed beyond our
reach
The star that mid meath an inky pail
Just as we staggered across tho beach;
The bird that stihed its cunning song
Just as we paused moment to hear, y
The fruit ne'er ripened for which we long,
The skies that darkened will all be clear.
Somewhere, know that the kisses wait
For which we lan2uished in days gone by,
And smiles will greet us alert, elate,
For which we waited in years that die.
The words unspoken come loud and clear,
The words withheld in the dim, sad past
Shall III with rapture our list ming ear.
The hearts best pulses beat sweet and
fast.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

Somewhere, the laurel we missed while here
The bays our foreheads reached for in
vain,
Somewhere the chaplet shall ne'er grow sere
Nor loss prove victor DER laggard gain:
The glory be real that once was dream.
The mountain be leveled to vale below.
And bridge shall span the flercest stream.
Our feet no longer be halt nor slow.
Somewhere, is the rest for which we strive.
The breast to pillow n weary head,
A priest to listen and cheer and shrive,
a life OF living where naught is dead; -
"A neace as gentle as yonder cloud
That feeks with beauty a shining sky.
Shall fill each heart, while the song birds
loud
Are trilling music that ne'er can die,
amilton Jay, in the Florida Times Union.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
PHYSICIANS BAFFLED,

Prof. IL. s. bowman, Instructor of Natural
Science in sartsviiie College. Cured
of a Severe Illness by DIR. Will
Jams Pink Pills for Pale
People After Physi-
clans Failed.
From The Republican, Columbus, Ind
Prof. r. S. Bowman, the able instructor
of natural science in the famous Hartsville
Qnd.) College is well and favorabiy known.
not only as an educator, but also as a min
lister Of the gospel, as for number of years
he was pastor OF the United Brethren
church at Charlotte, Mich, before coming
to Hartsyille.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

"I just hate that old Mr.. Browne
said the Newest Girl.
Really"
Really. We girls are going In fol-
hunting, you know, and when / told
him how l had killed dozen birds he
only said, oh, that wasn't so bad, bul
I've got dog that killed thirty rats in
thirty minutes Hateful old fogy!"-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
Try Graln-OI Try Grain-O l

Ask your grocer to-day TO show you pack
age Of Grain o, the new food drink that takes
the place of coffee. The children may drink
it without injury as well as tho adult Az
who try il like it. Grain-D has that rich sea,
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives il without distress. One-quarter the
price of coffee. 10 cts. and Is cts. per package.
Sold by all groccfs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
to Hartsville

eome time ago he had severe illness
which was cured almost miraculously A
| reporter hearing Of this, interviewed him
| regarding his experience. Prof Bowman
was in the midst Of his work when the re-
| porter called, but he cheerfully gave him a
| hearing.
"A year ago last fall" said the professor,
"I broke down with nervous exhaustion
and was unable to properly attend to my
duties. tried different physicians but with
| no relief, and also used many different pro-
prietary medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone then
succumbed to seige of the grip in the
| middle of winter, and was left in much
worse condition. My kidneys were fesrfully
disordered, and my digestion became very
poor. 1 was indeed in z bad condition.
"a minister in conference learning of my
condition advised me to tried DR.. Williams
Pink Pills Tor Pale People. had heard
dbOut tue curative powers
of this medicine, but it was with reluctance
that was finally persuaded to try it, as
seemed that nothing could do me any good
However, I procured three boxes of pills
and took them strictly according to direc-
tions. By the time the last dose was taken
L was almost cured, and in better health
than 1 had been for years. 1 continued using
the pills awhile longer and was entirely
cured. 1 can cheerfully recommend DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
Such was Professor Bowman's wonderful,
story, which was fully end orsed by the fol-
lowing affidavit:
HARTsvILLE, Ind, March 16, 1897
affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case.
r. W. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day Of March, 1897.
LYMAN J. ScuppER, Notary Public.
STATE OF INDIANA ss.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are sold III
boxes (never in loose form, by the dozen or
hundred) at SO cents Il box, or six boxes for
$3.50, and may be had of all druggists or
directly by mail from DIR. Williams Medi-
cine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

A new method of testing the hard
ness of steel balls has been devised in
Germany. The balls are dropped from
a fixed height on glass plate set at
an angle; if properly tempered they re:
bound into one receptacle and if they
are too soft they drop into another.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
At the Zoo,

Little Elsie docking at the giraffe al
Che Zoo)-Oh, mamma! They have
made that poor thing stand in the sun,
haven't they?
Mamma-Why do you say that, my
dear?
philadelphia Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

Cholly-I wonder If your father
would fly into passion If were to
ask him for you?
Adelalde-Not if you tell him first
that he looks twenty years younger
since he shaved off his whiskers.-
Cleveland Leader
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

what want is to achieve fame at
Gingle bound"
Then go to Cuba and lose yourself
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

At Frederick, Md. on the B. & o., Is a
freight station that was built over sixty years
ago. A tower on the top contains an old bell
lhat was tolled in the days gone by when a
rain was sighted. In those days horses were
he motive power.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
He Reads the Papers.

Teacher-Tommy, what is the animal
with two legs which neither runs mol
walks?
Tommy Smarthed-Guessi 1t must be
. messenger boy.-New York Tribune
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
GRANDMOTHER

Kan ANDJMOIHER
Melton lighted
the kitchen lamp
and set it in the
middle of the ta-
BILE.
eve might as
well have sup
per, " she said.
"Y our father
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

Aliens Foot Ease, n powder for the feet. II
stantly takes the sting out of corns and bum
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the G9e. Aliens root-Ease makes tight-fit-
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. BY mail for &c. in stamps.
Trial package ZEE. Address, Allen s. Olm-
Eted, lie Roy, n. y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

Over 10000 cured. Why not let No-To- Bao
regulate or remove your desire for tobaccof
Cure guaranteed. 70 csnts and SLIGO 1t all
druggista.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15
DRUNKARDS SAV SsAAVE6. nH

The craving for drink is disease, marvellous
cure for which has been discovered called anti
jag, which makes the inebriate lose all taste for
strong drink without knowing why. as 1t can be
given secretly in tea. coffee, soup and the like.
II "Anti-Jag il not kept by yonr druggist send
one dollar to the Renoya Chemical Co., 50 Broad
way, New York, and II will be sent postpaid, in
plain wrapper, with full directions how 10 give
secretly. InfOrntR iiou mailed free.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

The fly lays four times each summer and
eighty eggs each time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

use Pisos Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice.-Dr. G. w. PATlER-
son, Inkster, Mich, Nov ), 1885,.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe; 100.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

When bilious or costive, eat Cascaret,
CANDY cathartic; cure guaranteed; l0c., go.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

a. NJ. Priest, Druggist, Shelbyville, Ind.
SAYS: Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best OF
satisfaction. Can get plenty of testimonials,
Tvs IL cures every one who takes it." Druggists
sell It 15c
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tt teteethlng softens the gums, reducing infamma-
uon, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c.a bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

The female fly is always larger and lighter
in color than the male.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

More suicides occur In June than In any
other month, and fewer in December.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

The Baltimore tS Ohio Railroad Company
has arranged with Pullman's Palace Car
Company for new equipment of obser sation
parlor cars for use during the summer months
between Pittsburg aud Washington and
Wheeling and Washington. These cars are
new and will be the first of this style to be
used on the mountain divisions OF the Balti-
more d Ohio Railroad.
Just try a 10c. box of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-15

TNET RICH quickly; send for "3On Iuvea ions
" Wanted EDGAR TATE y Co.. 246 b way, NY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18

90 to church to-day as all churches VIII
be open for you. o,,.
Mr.. Kimpton. the agent at the Ohio
River railroad depot al Benwood, was lay
ing in a supply of furniture yesterday.
He saws his father and mother would move
m and keep house for him.
Mr.. Ross Cots will spend the Cay in
GAINESVILLE.
Miss Fannie Piper, Of GAINESVILLE was
in town yesterday and dlned at the Wind
sor.
Ed. Green. Of GAINESVILLE was registered
at the Hotel Anderson yesterday.
The Virginia Stars will exhibit at the
Elysian on April -.
Richard Mccain. a fifteen-year-old son
of VIM. J. McClain, of Columbus, died
there Friday morning, of rheumatism. he
was brought to Benaire yesterday and in
tered in Rose Hill cemetery in the even
ing. The family of VIM. J. McClain ac-
companied the body here.
Richard Gilhson. of Fairmont, Is a
cuest of Bellaire friends to-day.
Mayor Williams is progressing finely in
his efforts to beautify the city park.
Mrs. Geo. o. Robinson ad daughter Lulu,
who have been suffering from an attack OF
fever. are both convalescing nicely.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18

hank with one hand across the rail.
The car passed over his hand, mashlhs
it very badly.
It is understood that should the toll
gate be moved outside the corporation
=, limits it will be moved to wheeling
Creek.
The Monday Night Club will meet to-
morrow evening at the home OF MISS
Mary Baggs. in Kirkwood. A very in
teresting programme has been arrang-
ed for the occasion and pleasant time
is anticipated.
Capt. VIM. Clark, accompanied by II.
NJ. Clark, left for Portsmouth, Ohio,
Yesterday in response 10 a telegram
stating that his son-in-law, Chris.
Young. of that place had died after a
short illness.
The pike commissioners and council
were to meet yesterday in regard to
Strengthening matters up concerning the
part of the pike that is within the cor
poration limits. Council failed TO get
a quorum, and consequently nothing
was done. The commissioners have
offered to give council $4,000 providing
they will look after this portion or the
pike hereafter, but it is hardly possible
that council will accept this offer, as 1t
will cost nearly $1,000 a year to keep
the pike in good condition. 1t has been
suggested by one Of the members OF
council that if the commissioners Will
curb the pike to the corporation limits
they will have it paved and thus 90
away with the unceasing complaints
that are being made. How the commits
sioners will act on this suggestion is
not known, but it appears far better
than any other plan suggested.
The Bridgeport base ball club de-
feated the Tiltonsville club yesterday
by score of 10 to 2. Davis pitched for
the club of this place, and struck out
seventeen men and only gave them three
hits.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18
BENWOOD.

The Crescent Association have hand
some invitations out for a dance to be
given at their club room Tuesday
evening, April 9th. Music by Prof.
Altmeyer
John KurtZ, of Marietta, was VlsllOT
in the city last week.
Miss Lettia Ruben, from Bufalo, N
Y. is visiting relatives in lower town.
c. D. Owens, of Cameron, was here
on business last week.
Mrs. Walter Herncane will leave TO-
day for her future home in Hunning-
ton. Pa. and will be accompanied by
Mrs. f. NJ. Bowers as far as Pits
burg. whom she has been visiting.
Miss Julia Barrett was the guest OF
Pittsburg friends last week.
Grand concert to be given for the
benefit of st. Johns church, April 20 tn,
at ST. Johns hall.
Thomas Beck has arrived home from
Cambridgeboro Springs, Pa, where nc
has been for his health.
Mrs. NJ. Cooley, OF Terra Haute, Ind,
is here n visit relatives.
A number of our society folks have
received invitations for a dance in
Wheeling Tuesday night
Lorena Club will give a masquerade
hop Easter Monday, April 18th, at
Upper Benwood.
William Kelley, of Mingo, was in the
city calling on his parents yesterday.
Homer Newton has returned to his
home in Sistersville, after spending a
few days with his friends and relatives.
Mrs. NJ. Vancuren has her residence
neatly painted on Main street
Miss Laura Burdgy. of Powhatan,
was the guest Of her sister, Mrs. o. o.
Cats last week.
Benwood City band will give a select
hon at the City Hall May Sin.
Joe Mahood of Moundsville, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Estella Fox entertained few
Of her friends Thursday evening in
honor of Miss Marguerite Dicllman. OF
Wheeling. A good time was reported
by all who were present.
William James. of Palentine, W. Va,
stoned to see friends last week.
Quite a number of our society folks
attended private hop at Progress Hall,
in Bellaire. ThursGSy night.
The seventy-eight anniversary of the
10. o. F.. Lincoln Lodge No. 40, will
be celebrated at their hall on next
Saturday evening. April oath. \ spe-
cial programme is being prepared for
Mrs. John Newton has returned to
the occasion.
her home in Sistersville.
Miss Sophia Niebergall, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. David Hare,
has returned home.
Frank Rooth. of Woodsield, Ohio, is
snending few days in the city.