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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

concave surfaces, each sixteen feet
long and four feet three inches wide,
with an aggregate surface of nineteen
square feet. Attached to the rear of
this machine was combined horizon
tai and vertical rudder, designed by
Mr.. Herring as result of his frequent
trials of the machine. In the course
of the experiments it was found neces-
sary to remove the lower surface, and
this left the present machine.
The several changes therefore re-
duced the sustaining surface of the
machine from 1T square feet to 1856
square feet. The weight was lowered
at the same time from thirty-seven
pounds to twenty-three pounds. This
general reduction did not impair the
strength of the machine, while at the
same time it improved it's efficiency to
a remarkable degree. Repeated trials
showed the machine capable of sus-
tanning an aggregate weight of 17S
pounds, this figure representing the
combined weight of the operator and
the machine. The frame is con-
structed of spruce wood, braced with
fine piano wire, and the concave sur
faces are formed by vanished silk
stretched over the frame to the highest
tension.
Will this machine fly? Mr.. Chanute
will answer this question by replying
that was never intended to fly. He
will inform those asking the question
that the machine is made for expert
mental purposes solely, with the end
in view of developing the motorless
air sailer. At the same time, Mr..
Chanute might say, the experiments
may lead to solution of the most i'm
portant part of the problem of man
fiight-the maintenance of the equllib-
rum of the machine under all cir
cumstances. He holds that this prob
lem must be solved first. 1t has been
demonstrated to his satisfaction that
until automatic stability at all angles
of flight and conditions of wind is
evolved and safety thereby secured it
would be premature to seek to apply a
motor or propelling instrument to a
full-sized machine.
The ordinary observer would an
swer that the machine does fly, never
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Is technically known as an aero-curve,
Ir q gliding machine. Better still, it
might be called an air coaster, for in
its action it approached very closely to
the motion of those machines known
ps roller coasters. The resemblance
is carried still further in the applica-
tion of the principles of operation.
1t is one of three sailing machines
Invented by Mr.. Chanute, including a
steering apparatus designed by Mr..
Herring. The first machine was based
npon areverse of the principles evolved
in the Lilienthal apparatus. Instead
of the man moving about under Sc
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08
were indescribably thrilling and de.

were indescribably thrilling and de.
lightful.
All the flights begin from an emil
nence, the numerous sand hills near
Dune Park offering all the opportuni-
ties desired for starting. Another re-
quisite is that the operator must start
facing the wind, although with pro-
ticiency good results may be obtained
with the machine travelling at an angle
with the wind. Those who have seen
q buzzard or most any other large bird
begin flight from the surface of the
earth will have noticed that the bird
invariably faces the wind and runs q
few steps before rising. For the same
reasons the operator of the Chanute
flying machine must face the wind,
holding the machine over his head,
then run few steps down the side Of
the hill on which he stands and finally
give u jump outward into space as
though he never expected to come
down. He will be doing nothing more,
in effect, than he did when he jumped
from the top of fence in boyhood
days with an umbrella over his head.
The wind rushing against the lower
sides of the two surfaces of vanished
silk holds the operator suspended,
while the angle at which he holds the
surfaces either impels it forward or
retards its motion. Sometimes o
strong gust Of wind comes along when
least expected and suddenly raises the
machine higher than the starting point.
But for the automatic rudder this
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08
Rewarded For Finding a Feather

The Gazette of Moscow SAYS that
while the King of Siam was passing
through the streets of that city a white
feather fell from the plume of his hel.
met, and was picked up by the peasant
Toukianow, who is in the service Of
M. Koch. Toukianow fastened to re-
store the feather to the chief of police.
He was greatly surprised several days
later upon receiving from this official,
in the name of His Siamese Majesty, a
casket containing portrait of the
King and a massive gold chain deco
rated with token of the same metal
bearing the arms of Siam in enamel.
Toukianow has not yet recovered from
this unexpected piece of good fortune,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

The British Indian troops showed
the stuff of which they are made in the
battle of Maizar, in Tochi valley. Two
native officers coolly attempted to
bring in under heavy fire guns which
had been abandoned because of the
killing of the horses, and one actually
packed into camp gun weighing 200
pounds. Then he went out again and
came back with his English lieutenant's
body. Upon such men as these Eng.
land should confer decorations, for
though their skins are black they are
the bravest of the brave.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

1t was decided to bring the body OF
Mr.. Ogden Goelet, the New York
multi-millionaire, to this country on
his yacht Maydower for burial. The
name of his yacht will bring to mind,
and in contrast, the landing of the
other Mayfower at Plymouth Rock.
What wonderful mutations of fortune
are illustrated by comparison of the
stern westward voyaging of the Pill.
grims to the North American wilder
ness and sumptuous bringing home
of the dead New Yorker!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

The Chicago Journal believes ''the
ponvict should be made to wish to
escape. He should be so treated that
he will want to get away and never
come back, so treated that other men
will have horror of his fate. 1t
may be very pleasing thing for the
sentimentalist to see penitentiary
run like a young ladies' boarding
school, but crime is too serious a
shing for treatment on a sentimental
nnais -
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08
Cure For Consumption.

In Denmark the postmen often have
very long routes in the country re-
gions, and are obliged to walk or ride
many miles a day in all kinds of
weather, but undesirable, as] such
positions would seem to tbe, they are
eagerly sought after, and, of all men,
by consupptives who want to get well.
1t has been proved that the work is
life-saving, for, despite the hardships
and the exposure to wind and rain and
snow, almost all the invalids who adopt
the life become robust and hearty.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

ness of the machine most thoroughly.
The speed at which the machine travels
rests very largely with the operator
and depends upon the angle of descent
from the starting point. When he
finds that he is approaching the ground
too swiftly it is only necessary for him
to tilt the front of the machine upward,
when its speed will be Immediately
checked, and alanding can be made in
safety. The range of flight is also
very largely within the control of the
operator, one who is skillful being
able to alight within ten feet of any
spot indicated while the wind main
tains an even rate of speed. The
longest flight recorded is the one made
this year by Mr.. Herring, which was
almost 900 feet. Another fight of 600
feet was made last week.
Long flights are not the aim of the
men who are conducting the expert
ments with the gliding machine. They
are seeking to arrive at intelligent
conclusions concerning the problem of
automatic stability more than anything
else, and it is claimed by Mr.. Chanute
that many new facts have been discov-
cred bearing upon this question. In
anticipation of an early solution of the
question Mr.. Herring is hard at work
on motor which he hopes to be able
to apply to the gliding machine. An
evidence of the faith that is within him
is shown by the fact that he predicts
that an air ship will be constructed
within another year which will fly to
New York with but four stops on the
way to replenish the stock of fuel
Chicago Times Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08
Didn't Approve of the Feast.

The lesson was from the prodigal
son, and the teacher was dwelling on
the character of the elder brother.
"But amid all the rejoicing" he
said, "there was one to whom the
preparation of the feast brought no
Joy, to whom the prodigal's return
gave no pleasure, but only bitterness;
one who did not approve of the feast
being held, and who had no wish to
attend it. Now can any of you tell
me who this WASP"
There was breathless silence, fol-
lowed by vigorous cracking OF
thumbs, and then from dozen SYM
pathetic little geniuses came the Choir
us:
"Please, sir, it was the fatted calfl''
Aberdeen Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

In Paris the water supply is be-
coming serious question, especially
in view of the coming exhibition.
The consumption has been steadily
increasing for some years, and the au.
thorities are busily engaged in the
consideration of schemes for secur.
ing an adequate supply in the future.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Lieutenant Moss, of the regular
army, has reported that he considers
the bicycle a valuable means of trans
porting troops. Hereafter We may
expect an army on bicycles, and ii
will be more imposing than an army
with banners,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Prince Bismarck expressed admira-
ton for the endeavors made by the
Pope to solve the social question, add.
ing, Formerly the social question
could be solved by the police, but now
it requires the military"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Says the Chicago Record: When
the United States establishes postal
savings banks the standing of its
private banking institutions will be
raised, and no portion of the porula,
tion will be able to say that it is with.
out safe banking facilities.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

The Editors Assistant - "Here's
some fugitive poetry, left to-day"
The Editor-"By whom?"
The Editors Assistant-"A fugitive
poet. I ran him out with a shotgun"
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Lead IS one of the few metals not
yet found in Alaska, but that may be
because the Coroner hasn't yet quail.
fled, suggests the San Francisco
Chronicle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Mrs. Mashem-"My dog and have
been sitting for our photographs as
Beauty and the Beast"
Lord Loreus Ia bit of fancier)-
eyes; he certainly is beauty, isn't
he?"-Punch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

She (sweetly)-''Do you believe that
kissing is unhealthy?"
He (cautiously)-"Well, I-er-is
your father at home this evening?"-
Chicago News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Kitty-"What did she do with those
adoring love epistles he wrote?''
Jack-"She simply made light Of
them. "-Up-to- Date.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08
His Wish,

(Which would you rather be, Har-
greaves, rich or handsome?"
"Id like to be rich, also. '-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE,
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

A Word Picture-The Martyr-A Double
Quantity Rubbed 1t Ina Beastly
SHp-Too. Quick For Him-Domestie
Kepartee - Fencing With Fate, Etc.
A sudden rain, road of clay,
A leak that's sure though slow;
pump just twenty miles away
How's that for wheel and woe?
'-Rochester Union and Advertiser
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

"We let our typewriter girl 60"
"What was the trouble?"
"Why, she didn't take enough in
terest in the business to pry into our
private letters. Chicago Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Mrs. Bacon-"Did you offer Mr.
Crimsonbeak your umbrella when he
vent out?"
Mr.. Bacon-"No; / didn't have a
,hance; he took t."-Yonkers States
nan.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Edith, go and see whether
the clock is goingr'
Edith coming back )-"No, mamma,
It is standing quite still, only its tail is
wagging little. Enquire Within.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

"Your husband seems to be VIC
tim of the tobacco habit"
No; I'm the victim. He thorough
ly enjoys it."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

care you in pain, my little man?"
asked the kind old man.
NO" answered the boy. "The
pains in me. indianapolis journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

First Lawyer-"You are shyster!"
His Opponent-"And you are a
blackguard?"
The Court-"Now, gentlemen, let
us get at the disputed points in the
case. ."-Philadelphia North American.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Boarding School Teacher-"And
now, Edith, tell us the plural of ba-
by"
Edith (promptly)-"Twins."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08
Fencing With Fate.

He (cautiously)-"If I should pro-
pose, would you say yes?"
She (more cautiously - "If you
knew I would say yes would you pro-
pose?"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Young Housekeeper - "My good
man, can't you find a more useful life
than that of tramp?"
Tramp-"We are useful. madam
just think of the number of divorces
we prevent by eating young house
keepers pies. "-Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Mrs. Henpeck-"The proof of the
pudding is in the eating"
Mr.. Henpecl-'"The proof of those
you make is in the post-mortem. -
Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

'In marriage" said the old bach
elor, as he mentally figured on the cost
Of wedding present, "a woman gets
everything"
"Yes," admitted the old maid; "she
even gets the worst of it. ."-Chicago
Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08
Great Britain harbors about 1900
900 more women than men.

In Oakland and Alameda, Cal, there
is tax which practically prohibits the
intrusion of outside firms.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

She-"Such lovely bargains as there
are of that new place!"
He-"Ah?"
She-"Yes, silks at eighteen cents,
and in store so small that hundred
persons crowd it to suffocation"-De-
troit journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-11-08

Judge-"Why did you knock this
man down? Did he say you were a
liar?
Prisoner-"Worse'n that, sab; he
proved it."
Morris tribune., 1897-07-21
every resident of the town is of Irish
descent. New York Sun.
He Got His Ribbon.

A good story is told of French
consul who had rendered important
services to his country and had to
wait long time for a reward in the
shape of a decoration. He deter
mined to give the minister's mem
DRY a jog and to this end went to
pay his respects to, him every day
with bouquet nearly as big as a
footman s drawing room posy in his
coat. After many repetitions of this
delicate hint his excellency ex-
claimed, my word, you do love
flowers, it seems, my friend'' star
ing at the floral trophy. ''Ah, I
wear them because I am so tired of
answering the people who keep on
asking why Fam not decore, eoolly
replied the consul. The minister un-
derstood and the next month
brought M his ribbon. = Modern
Society
Morris tribune., 1897-07-21
First Publication June 81
Notice Of Mortgage
Foreclosure Sale.

Default has been made in the conditions
OF certain mortgage, containing power
OF sale, made by William Riordan and
Kate Riordan, his wife, mortgagors, to
Mary A. Linton, mortgage, dated Novem-
Der 18th, A. D. 1888, and recorded in the of
ice of the Register of Deeds Of Stevens
county, Minnesota, on the 10Th day of No
vember 1888, at o'clock p. M, in book an"
of Mortgages, page 40; which said mort
gage was given to secure the sum of four
hundred dollars, with interest at eight
per cent per annun, and is now past due.
And there is claimed to be, due, and is due
and unpaid thereon, at the date of the
first publication of this notice, the sum of
tour hundred and seventy-eight dollars
lS47ol, and no proceedings at law or other
wise have been had or instituted to recov-
er the debt thereby secured; and the said
the mortgage1 premises prior to the date
hereof, the sum of sixty-four dollars and
twenty cents [$64.20l, claimed to be an adj
itlonal lien on the mortgaged premises.
Now therefore, Notice is hereby given,
that by virtue of said power of sale, and
pursuant to the statute in such case made
and provided, the said mortgage will be
toreclosed by sale of the rnortgaged
premises, situated in said county, and de-
scribed in said mortgage as follows, to-
wit: The west half of the northwest quar-
ship one hundred and twenty-three 1921,
range forty-one All which sale will be
made at public auction, by the sheriff of
said Stevens county, at the front door of
the court house in the village of Morris, in
said county on Saturday, the 2&h day of
July, A. d. 1897, at 10 o'clock a. M, to salts
fly. said mortgage debt, interest and taxes,
with twenty-five dollars C$25) attorneys
fees, stipulated in said mortgage in case
of foreclosure, and the costs thereof.
Dated June 9th, 1891
Mortgagee
c. E. VANDERBURGH,
Attorney for Mortgage, 1882 "a Guaranty
Loan Building, Minneapolis, Mimi.
Morris tribune., 1897-07-21
Notice Of Expiration of
Redemption.
COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE,
STEVENS COUNTY, MINNESOTA. !

COUNTY AUDIIOR'S OFFICE,
STEVENS COUNTY, MINNESOTA. {
To PLANKINTON BANK.
You are hereby notified that on the 18th
day of September, 1888, in proceedings to
enforce the payment of delinquent taxes
pursuant to that certain real estate tax
judgment which was entered in the dis
trict court in and for the county of Stevens
in the then Twelfth Judicial District of
the State of Minnesota, on the 18th day of
August, 1888, the following described piece
or parcel of land which is situated in the
county of Stevens, State of Minnesota, to-
wit: The west half of the southwest quar-
ter of section four, in township one hun
and twenty three of range forty-two was
sold to satisfy the amount for which it
was adjudged liable in said jud gfhent, to-
wit, the sum of $17.92; that the amount re-
quired to redeem said piece and parcel of
land from such sale is $624S, and in addi-
ton thereto the cost of the service of this
notice must be paid, together with such
interest as may accrue on said Judgment
from and after this date at the rate of II
per cent per annum until said redemption
is made; and that 'the time for the re-
denption of such piece or parcel of land
will expire sixty 60) days after the serv-
ice of this notice and the due filing of
proof thereof in this office.
Witness my hand and official seal this
n. r. SPURR,
[Sea1 Auditor of Stevens County,
Minnesota.
Morris tribune., 1897-07-21
NAMES IRISH TOWN.

aMAsusIlicta ats History, Its Beauty and Its
Continued Prosperity.
In no state of the Union are racial
lines drawn more closely than in
Maine. Though Yankees are the
priginal settlers, after the Indians,
they have never been able to get a
6o0fhold in several thriving villages.
sEaldoboro, which was colonized
From Holland $50 years ago, is still
so per cent Dutch; Madawaska,
syhere the Arcadian refugees found
homes in 1850, is more than 95 per
cent French, and New Sweden, which
was settled by emigrants brought
ever from Sweden by Minister W.
~. Thomas in Grants first admins
tration, has but two Yankee fami
lies Though all of these people
make good citizens and add greatly
to the wealth of the state, it is prob.
able that Benedicta, the one almost.
exclusively Irish settlement in
Maine, beats them all in point Of
thrift and in general prosperity.
Several picturesque historians
have said that Benedicta was colo
mixed from the ''slums of Boston, "
n statement which is resented by the
EDsyn residents and which the real
13Eacts In the ease do not warrant. In
kfae early days of this century the
slsatholc churches of Boston were
lsoor, every parish having many
Esaeznbers who struggled hard to live
Not a few of the men drank more
hquor than was good for them and
passed many days of valuable time
I'm serving out sentences imposed by
the courts.
Keenly alive to the needs of his
veeople, Archbishop Benedict Fen
sick, the predecessor of Archbishop
Williams, went to the general court
assf massachusetts and bought town
sssAalp of wild land in Aroostook coun-
az, he. Though the purchase was
made when Maine was province of
Massachusetts,, no settlers were sent
40 the new land until after 1880,
7gTheD Maine had been a state for ten
gyaears. Then the bishop began to
sg50lonize the new township, sending
KEo or three families at a time to
IKE Maine wilderness. Though the
whole plan was an experiment, it
FTcved a success, and when the war
IL Ex3ke out the township contained
~ Dpulation lore than 400.
Having esrd blished themselves as
aEznbermen and farmers, the resi-
RaEn1s applied to the legislature for
"a Ebarter, ma ming the place Bene-
sGfsEta In honor of its founder. The
fUwn of Benedicta was incorporated
ma 1872, and, though the timber is
EOg CUT off and though potatoes
iasz,ing but 80 cents a barrel at the
nearest railroad station, the people
'as<aatinue to prosper. The settlement
asOneDf the model villages in Maine.
The village streets have asphalt |
aaiaswalks and are well ,hted. An
Expansive town hall has been erect
ed 7ately, and the people worship in
aKsB of the finest and largest Cath
ssz6c Ehurches in this state. The town
asfree from debt, and good houses,
rGr2u dressed people and other signs
~ prosperity are seen everywhere.
~ the $50 families living in town, I
9 laaye reared IA or more children
y "a There is not a pauper or
gar in the town, and, though the
sVssee boasts of no millionaires, there
~ several well to do men in town,
s'sa1 everybody is above want. Ex-
= ri the descendants of three fami-
NElich suuatted here before 1920.
Morris tribune., 1897-07-21
Live Stock at st Prices. Paul.

HOGS-Market a shade to SC higher;
vita Saturday quality good. Range OF
prices, So. 95@3.3215.
CATTLE Market quiet but steady
good demrnd for fat cattle and good live
stoc kers.
Sales ranged at So. 35@3 so for stockers;
$275 for heifers; $26O@3.O0 for COWS;
81 so for calves
SHEEP Market steady. Muttons,
1925; lambs, 1878
Receipts: Cattle, 200; hogs, 200; calves 5.