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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Curious Lands in Florida.

Payne's Prairie, three miles south OF
this city, covers an area of $4,000 acres.
A large proportion OF the prairie is now
covered with water, but there are thou
sands of acres around the borders of
the lake which has been formed on
which horses and cattle Craze. There
is no way of estimating the number of
cattle, but there are many thousands,
and they are in fine condition. The
prairie, or savanna, which it really Is,
occasionally goes dry, the water pass
Ing out through q subterranean pas
sage called the sink. Where the water
goes to has never been determined.
When the sink is open tho lake goes
dry, and when the outlet becomes
gorged or choked. a lake from five to
seven miles wide and about eighteen
miles long is formed. When the waters
of the lake suddenly leave it, thousands
Of alllgators, snakes, fish, and turtles
are left with nothing but mud for their
places OF abode. The fish and turtles
perish, but the .sauaans and reptiles
seek and find other quarters. For miles
along the northern border of the lake
there is n succession of sinks, averag-
ing in depth all the way from % to 100
feet. Subterranean passages run in
every directions leaving the ground in
the shape of a honeycomb. The ground
is liable to give way at any time, ere
ating a new sink. The scenery around
the lake, especially on the north side,
is unique and grand, and is an attrac-
tive feature to strangers who visit this
city. The sink has for many years
been popular resort for citizens of
Gainesville, who go there to fish, boat
ride, and ia other ways enjoy them
selves. 1t is said that this vast area of
land could be drained at trifling ex-
pense, and were it drained it would be
the largest as well as the richest tract
of productive land in Florida. 1t is for
the most part bed of muck. The land
Is owned by various Individuals
Gainesville Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
THOUGHT Hs WAS Al HERO.
Dilem ma of the Man Who Held a Burst
Bathtub Together.

One of the most ridiculous situations
which at the time bring the coolest
sweat out Of maRs brow, and ever
after remain with him as 4 constant
source of mirth, occurred to q Shelton
merchant few days ago. He thought
he would take bath, and as his fat
is minus one of the chief requisites for
the job bathtub-he e1temporized
one out of a small washtub and en-
joyed cooling ablution.
He had just concluded and stepped
from the tub for the towel, when sud
denly the top hoop of the tub burst
with a sharp report, and the man saw
10 his horror that the whole contents
Of the tub would soon be flooding the
floor AT the same moment he thought
of the store beneath and the amount
of damage the water would do as 1t ran
down through the ceiling. He is a man
of quick thought, and in a moment he
did the only thing possible, threw him
self down beside the tub and, clasping
his arms around 1t, held the already
fast swelling slaves together. He was
successful in keeping the water in-but
what situation. He dared not yell,
for he was hardly in condition to
receive callers, especially as he knew
shat all in the block at the time were Of
che gentler sex, and he realized at
once that the only thing left for him
was to stay in that position until the
return of his wife, who was out ON q
rhopping expedition.
Like the boy who saved Holland, he
nanfully remained in his most uncom-
Portable position until relief in the
shape of his wife appeared. Then to
cap the climax, when he asked her to
get a rope or any Old thing to tie about
the tub. she, after a long fit of uncon-
trollable laughter, asked him why he
didn't carry the tub and contents out
to the sink room and pour out the
water. With a look that froze the
smile on her face he did as she said,
and without word donned his clothing
and wandered out into the cold, unfeel.
ing world, a crushed and humiiated
man.-Ansonia Conn. Sentinel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Hand engraved leather goods attract
deserved attention.
Pearl necklaces and jeweled collars
are still fashionable.
Brocade opera bags with gate tops
of silver gilt are very popular.
Toilets articles in porcelain and
mounted in silver appear to please.
Full capes of fine wool, cloth and
velvet are cut out in pretty designs,
outlined and embroidered in passe-
menterie to show the rich silk lining.
Visiting mantles are trimmed with
bead, spangle and jet embroideries.
Much jet and ribbon are used to trim
capes of patterned materials fitted at
the back. ...
A style of sacque coat has charm
ing effect on slender figures. 1t is
cut in three pieces, has bell sleeves,
and pretty braiding to initiate
Figaro front.
A fine, squarely built settle is
handsome piece of hall furniture. 1t
is richly, though soberly carved ON
sides and high back. The seat, when
lifted, shows chest beneath, and at
each end is an umbrella rack. j.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Saves Ills Father From a Bull.

John August, of Woodward Hill,
in the town of Coventry, Conn, was
badly gored by bull the other night
and would have been killed had it not
been for the heroism of his nine-year-
old son, Robert.
Mr.. August was off his guard and
unarmed when he entered the en-
closure, and the bull charged him
without warning. He lodged sue
cessfully once or twice, but there was
neither time nor opportunity for
escape.
Twice he was tossed on the horns
of the animal. His clothes were torn
and his body was injured, and he was
already sinking from exhaustion. At
this juncture the son appeared, and,
quickly arming himself with pitch
fork, began combat with the bull.
At the first thrust the animal merely
lashed his tail with fresh fury, and
rushed again. The boy struck home
The bull finally turned upon his young
assailant. The boy struck the animal
q sharp blow across the nose. The
bull hesitated
With renewed anger the bull low
cred his head for another lunge, and
once more the prongs of the pitchfork
pricked his neck. Again he paused
and stared in apparent amazement at
the little fellow who was meanwhile
shouting words of encouragement to
his father. One more blow in the face
and the bull stepped backward. Fol.
lowing up his advantage the boy soon
had him retreating sufficiently to al.
low the father to crawl out of harms
way. Then, with his eye still on the
bull, which was preparing to renew
the fight, he nimbly lodged the next
rush and escaped.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

The popular idea of the day, that in
tellectuality is not abundant where
beauty dwells, is strengthened by the
fact that we have learned to associate
spectacles, frowsy hair, and lack of
style in apparel, with higher education
in woman. The "blue-stocking" ele-
ment in womanhood is not given to
personal adornment. 1t is apt to place
too light an estimate upon beauty of
feature and style of dress as compared
with intellectual growth and it is this
condition which has created the pre-
judice against higher education of wo-
men. Physical culture may have some
effect upon this; but at present the
college girl face" with its intensity
OF expression, it's stamp of superiority
is something to avoid.
Beauty and intellectually may travel
hand in hand, and have done so down
the ages to the present time. Beauti-
full women should be as brilliant and
as accomplished as plain women. And
plain women may cultivate the most
attractive kind of beauty to take the
place of that which they have been de-
MED, by studying their personal ap-
pearance and their dress, and by cult
waiting charm of manner which will
lead the observer to forget the COM
monplace type Of the face ITSELF
Demorest's Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

When a horde of yellow caterpillara
infested the linden trees at the Zoologi.
cal Gardens last week, Head Keeper
Manley, who is in charge during the
absence Of Superintendent Brown, was
sadly puzzled for way to get rid OF
the pests. Poisonous sprinkling mix
lures, tar and coal oil were applied to
the trees, but the results fell far short
of what had been hoped. The cater
pillars hourished in spite of all, and
seemed to increase in numbers. Then
the ingenious head keeper had happy
idea. He took the South American
ant-eater from its cage, and, securing
it with collar and long cord, started
it up one of the trees. The way the
creature laid about with its long sticky
tongue, scooping in caterpillars by the
dozen, more than realized Manley's
greatest expectations. 1t took to
them with as much relish as though
they were its natural food, and in the
course of half an hour completely
cleaned the tree. Manley put the ant
eater up another tree and it ate until
it was gorged. Since then it has been
turned out three times day, and SO
great have been it's industry and appe.
tite that the caterpillars are nearly
exterminated. Philadelphia Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Probably the smallest piece of paint.
ing in the world is that executed by a
Flemish artist. 1t is painted on the
smooth side of grain OF common
white corn, and pictures mill and a
miller mounting stair with sack OF
grain on his back. The mill is repre-
sented as standing on terrace and
near it is horse and cart, while a
group of several peasants is shown in
the road near by. The picture is
beautifully distinct, every object be-
ing finished with microscopic fidelity,
yet by careful measurement it is
shown that the whole painting does
not cover a surface of half an inch
square.-Chicago Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Improved summer Corset.

Among the myriad of comfortable
things for the summer girl is the i'm
proved summer corset of silk net, with
soft elastic cores, simply edged with
feather-stitching in silk floss. There
are no fripperies nor extra frills to take
up any room, nor become frayed, but
the corset itself is a gem. 1t is the
perfection of shape, and the manufac-
turer claims that it will wear better
than any of the ventilation" corsets
OF heavier fabric. Stout, short-waisted
women have quite made up their
minds that the short, graceful tennis
or bicycling corset is boon for them
for constant wear.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Where the Office Sought the Man.

Talk about Poo Bahs, Representative
King of Utah claims to carry the prize
for officeholding.
II once held six offices at the same
time" he said yesterday to a reporter.
"Ln the early days of FILLMORE City, in
my State, we actually had more offices
than men, consequently 1 was City
Assessor and Collector, City Recorder,
City Attorney, County Attorney, men,
Der of the Board OF Education, and
member of the State Legislature. That
was a pretty good handful for young
man not % years Of age."-Washing
Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Yukon and ISIondike Gold Fields.

Parties intending to visit the Klondike Cold
Fields or invest in stock companies operating
in that country, are advised TO get the Cana
dian Government Alaskan boundary Com
missioner, Prof Ogilvies, Report ON the Yu-
kon and Klondike Gold Fields before doing So
This is the official report made last spring
which so astounded the Canadian Government
that they did not publish it till Prof. Ogilvia
confirmed it personally on his arrival in Otta-
wa. The report is very extensive abOunding
in Photographers and Maps and giving tho
most reliable information Us 10 routes, climate
and the indescribable werith awaiting the
miners. Sent. postage pad, on receipt OF 5Oc.
in stQ1Hps. by the Toronto Newspaper Union
Publishers. Al Bay ST., Toronto, Canada
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

gun. l. had forgotten to take the
cartridges out Of it, and something
had pressed the trigger. The horses
gave a jump, and the driver rolled off
into the ditch.
''Then / discovered TINT my gun
had set fire to the hay, and I thought
it was about time for me to escape.
The horses We're tearing along the road
as hard as they could run, but L clam
bered for the side of the load and slid
for the road. The tail of my stout
hunting cont caught on the top of
sharp standard, and there I hung to
the careening wagon that threatened
to upset and dump a load of burning
hay on me ct every turn of the road.
1.-The fire was cracking and burning
fiercely, and already L could feel the
flames. Still the horses ran, and still
my coat held me fast to that seething
mass of flames. My trousers COM
menced getting hot, and then 1 found
my coat was on fire. The next moment
the loose cartridges in my pockets
commenced exploding from the heat,
and then L smelled my doves broiling.
81 had just made up my mind that
all was over, when the tail of my coat
burned off and L was thrown into a
ditch full of water beside the road L
did not stop to see what became of the
hay and the horses, nor the rancher,
but cut straight across that field for
home. That, gentlemen, was the most
thrilling experience of my life. New
York Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

suitable for the ohaperon of the sum-
mer girl than for that interesting dam
sci herself
Umbrellas grow thinner and thinner
and the handles smaller and smaller,
until one wonders what will support
them over ones head on rainy day if
they continue to grow more modest.
The favorite umbrellas are of dark
changeable, green, blue or red silk,
with smooth, straight, wooden han
die, finished with tiny round knob of
silver or of mother -of-pearl finished
with silver. OF course, this modesty
of design makes the very best sort of
an umbrella within the reach of not
too well lined purse.-Washington
Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Parasols have undergone q radical
change since last year, and this will be
hailed with rejoicing by the woman
who unites desire for present styles
with moderate income. The ella
borate, chiffon-covered creation has
had its day. 1t may be seen marked
down at every bargain counter The
parasol of the present is plain coach
ing parasol, and by judiciously choos-
ing the shade one may be made to do
double duty, or even quadruple, where
one cannot have hat or parasol to
match every gown. This does not
mean that parasols no longer match
gowns. Many are made every summer
to go with particular costume. The
blue and white combinations so popular
this year are generally accompanied
by hats and parasols in harmony,
if not an exact match, but it is not OBJ
hgatory.
Changeable taffeta parasols are still
much used, and the combinations seem
more alluring than ever. White para
soils with hemstitched hem look very
cool on these hot July days, and tempt
those of us who had bravely decided
to forego this accessory to our light
gowns to indulge in one. This hem
stitched hem may be seen in other
colors, but looks best in white.
Tucked parasols are also seen in
many shops, changeable red taffeta
silk with tucks of white laid on it
being shown in one of the most exclu-
sive shops. Such striking combina-
tions, however, should not purchased
by those who cannot afford to lay them
aside when tired of the novelty and
brilliancy of shade.
Gros grain and moire parasols are
seen very often, and have more staid
look than the taffeta. They are more
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, a,

LltAS CDUNIf,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of f. j. CHENEY &
Co, doing business in the City of ofToledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
49, presence, this 9Th day of December,
( SEAL A. ID. 1885. A. w. GLEASON,
()~1 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, ..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family pills are the best
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Boys Fight with n Bear.

Henry Sutton and Daniel Hart, two
boys, had a desperate encounter with
bear, which attacked them near
Marble, Col. Hart wounded the bear,
which became more furious, and
struck at Sutton, who plunged knife
into it. Hart fired again, and then
the bear knocked Sutton ten feet and
was about to kill him, when Hart fired
again, killing the bear. 1t weighed
$50 pounds and measured five feet ten
inches. Near by in a cave were a fe-
male bear and her cubs, but they es.
capel
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
A Story of Princess Yictorin.

H
Inc hnSnsh papers are still engaged
IN resurrectihg stories OF the early life
OF the Queen one OF the most recent
Is ahent certain Mr. Hunnlngs, the
son OF d flcn landed proprietor, who
livea near henslngton Gardens. He
was ABOUT twenty-five when, meeting
the young Prlncess Victoria OF Kent,
ne iell madly IN love with her. The
ponce were at hrst disposed to inter
iere, put Ehndlng that his intentions
were the most harmless IN the world,
tney conte4ted themselves with watch
ing MN. hunnlngs was wont to FOL
low the Prlncess wherever she went,
ana one DAY she mlstook HIM for a
Deggar. 10 prevent repetition OF
tnls error ne took to driving every
Where w she drove IN a carriage exactly
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

"What was the most exciting ex-
perience / ever had?" repeated Clar-
ence Haight at the Olympic Gun
Club. 81 think it occurred last sum-
mer, when was hunting doves up in
Sonoma County. Now, shooting doves
is not particularly exciting or perilous,
but this was one of the hottest expert
ences L ever had.
81 had been travelling all day with a
big bag, and was pretty well tired out
when L struck the country road and
started for home. 1t was a good four
miles walk, and L was pretty well
pleased to see wagon load of hay ap-
preaching. The rancher gave me per-
mission to ride, so / scrambled up on
top, lay down on the: sweet, new
mown hay and went swaying and
swinging down the road. was just
doing off when bang went my shot
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Try Grain-Ol Try GraIn-Oi

Ask your grocer to-day TO show you n 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 the adult. All
who try tt like it. Grain-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but il is made from
pure grains, and the ostdelicate stomach re-
ceives 1t without distress. One-quarter the
price of coffee. Is cts. and 70 cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

'They seem quite particularin Paris. 4"
said an attache of the state depart.
ment, "about having the French Ian.
guage used by any representative of
the United States"
YES" replied Miss Cayenne: 81 IN
derstand they go so far as to insist on
putting French labels on American
wines. Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Lea (sadly)-I don't know what to do
with that boy Of mine. He's been two
years at the medical college, and still
he keeps at the foot of his class.
Perrins (promptly)-Make u chiropo-
dist of him.-Tid-Bits
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Advanced domestic servants who
read Carlyle, Ruskin, Darwin, Huxley
and Herbert Spencer have been dis
covered by the Daily Telegraph in
London. 1t has also found a cook
who took Latin prize at the Poly
techuic, and housemaid who passed a
university extension geometry exami-
nation. ----------- -----.~ $780,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Anxious Mother-I don't understand
how it is, BERTHE, that you are always at
the foot of your class.
Bertie-I don't understand it myself;
but 1 know it's dreadful easy.-Boston
Transcript.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Gossip.

London, England, all the doctors are
women.
Governor Tanner has appointed
three wo men as deputy factory inspec-
tors for Illinois.
Ellen Terry charges twenty-five
cents for her autograph, and gives the
money to endow q child's bed in an
English hospital.
Miss Kate Mickles Bradley, OF
Washington, d. c., daughter of the
late Colonel George W. Bradley,
United States Army, has become a
professional model.
The will of the late Charles Bill, of
Springfield, Mass, bequeaths $1,000 to
Wellesley College, the interest of
which is to be given as scholarship
to deserving students.
Miss Christine Law, of Springfield,
Mass, has been appointed assistant
clerk of courts. The appointment is
for three years, and is q tribute to
Miss Laws faithful work.
Miss Helen Gladstone will under
e"HAO pLo OlciAl4iS1 CC1thlOuN LII
ton with the Hotel for Women Stu
dents, which has been erected at Ban
gor, near Belfast, Ireland.
Three sisters-Perl, Lulu and Zoe
Griffin-are tho editors and proprie-
tors Of a daily newspaper in Maryville,
Mo. 1t is the only daily newspaper
in the Fourth Congressional district
outside of st. Joseph.
Mrs French, of Beloit, Wis, left
by will to Beloit college $4,000 on con-
dition that no vivisection be practiced
in any of its departments. If this
condition is not complied with, the
amount is to go to the American HUI
name Education society of Boston.
Mrs. Ulysses s. Grant has rented
the cottage Of Ex-Vice-P President
Stevenson at Sorrento, Me-, and in
tends to entertain extensively. In
her household of ten will be the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Sartoris, whom Americans
still like to speak of as ''Nellie Grant"
Mrs. Jennie Benson, who conducts
large store in Omaha, Neb. employs
only women in her establishment.
For nine years she has managed her
business alone, extending it every year
and finding time with it all for social
duties and even little literary work.
In Cambridge, England, the applica.
ton of young women students for hon
orary degrees was denied by the Uni
versity Senate by a majority of nearly
three to one. The undergraduate
students, as q body, viciously opposed
the proposition, and became fairly
riotous.
Mrs. Lydia Leggett is at present
pastor of the Unitarian Church at
Dighton, Mass. She has made efforts
to enter the divinity school at Harvard.
The faculty has decided by special
vote to admit her. She will retain her
pulpit at Dighton, making weekly
trips from Cambridge.
Mrs. Lovey Aldrich, one of the
seven widows of Revolutionary soldiers
who fought in the war Of 1776, died at
the home of her son, E. G. Aldrich, in
San Diego, CAL, recently. Mrs. AL
drich was born in Sanbornton, N. H.,
on March 30, 1900, and was in her
ninety eighth year at the time of her
death.
A daughter of the brilliant Du
Maurier apprenticed herself to q fine
London dressmaker and perfected her.
self in the details of the business.
She is now married to London bar
rister with his fortune yet to make,
but she is reputed one of the best
dressed women in London, her gowns
of her own design and manufacture.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

A powder to be shaken into the shoes At thfs
tired easily. II you have smarting feet or
tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools
the feet and makes walking easy. Cures and
prevents swollen and sweating feet, blisters
and callous spots. Relieves corns a d bunions
OF all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try ID
t0-ddD Sold oy all druggists and shoe stores
for p cent?. Trial package FREE. Address,
ALLEN S. OLMsTED, Leroy, n. Y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Resterer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
Dr.. X. ID. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch St, Phila., Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, seftens the gums, reducing infiam ma
tion, alays pain. cures wind collie. 25c.a bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

In country town, when a man buys
a new suit, people guy him for a week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

have found Piso's Cure for Consumptions
an unfailing medicinc.-F. Il. LOTT, 1905 Scott
st., Covington, KY, Oct. |, 1884.