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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
DESTROYS A MILLION DAILY.
Uncle Sam Grinds Bank Notes and
Greenbacks Into Pulp.

Uncle Sam Grinds Bank Notes and
Greenbacks Into Pulp.
every working day in the year Un.
Gle Sam destroys a million dollars; de-
liberately tears up and grinds to pulp
one million dollars worth of paper
money-genuine banknotes and green.
backs" writes Clifford Howard in the
Ladies' Home Journal. "a million dol
lars in one, two, five, ten. twenty, fifty,
one-hundred and one-thousand dollar
notes are daily punched full Of holes,
cut into halves and thrown into a ma.
chine that rapidly reduces them to a
mass OF mushy substance.
whenever a piece Of paper money
becomes soiled or torn 1t may be pre-.
sented to the United States treasury
and redeemed Sooner or later every
note that circulates among the people
becomes unfit for further service, for II
is bound to become dirty or mutilated
by constant handling, and the United
States government stands ready to
give the holder of such a new note in
exchange for it, or, in other words, the
government will redeem it.
1.-THE majority of the clerks employ
ed in this important department of the
government are women, many Of whom
are the most expert money counters
and counterfeit detecters in the world.
In fact, only experts can proprely per-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
A Bral<eman's Thrilling Escape.

One of the most thrilling escapes
from death occurred recently at Yard
ley, Penn. George Moore, brakeman
on the Philadelphia and. Reading road,
was out tagging his train near Yard
ley station. His train left him, and
he started to walk over the high trestle
work which extends from the station
to the Jersey shore. He had gone
about half way over when he suddenly
looked up and to his horror saw fast
express train bearing down upon him; !;
so close was the train that he had no
time to cross over to thu opposite
track. With an unearthly cry, which
was heard by the bridge workmen, he
jumped from the trestle to the ground,
distance of fifty feet. The train was
stopped, and the employees made haste
to give any assistance that might be
needed. To their surprise Moore got
up and grasping his lantern, which he
took with him in his leap, started to
catch the train. Moore said he did
not feel any the worse for his escape
from sure death, except that his head
felt little dizzy. Moore's home is
in Trenton,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
ChivaIry on the Battlefield.

A beautiful story Of chivalry is told
in the Chicago Times Herald:
A man who had been u private in
an Illinois cavalry regiment told me
once of an incident of the battle of
Jonesboro. He and his comrades had
been dismounted in the edge of thici,
woods, and dismounted cavalry are
the hardest of troops to ?out. In
front of them was an open corntield, q
quarter of mile wide, with woods
upon its farther side. Reinforced by
a half-dozen companions of infantry,
possibly 1900 Federals lay perdu. In
blunder, company of Confederates,
not more than ninety men all told,
was ordered to attack. With yell
the handful swept out of the opposite
woods and charged across the field.
At q distance of 100 yards single
volley disposed of them. Those that
were left on their feet wheeled and
scampered back to their position.
One, however, remained. He was
the captain in command and had been
far in advance of his men. When he
found himself deserted he stopped
and folded his arms. Sixty yards
away, alone in the field, the summer
sun pouring down upon the silver
gray Of his uniform, he stared stanch-
ly into the eyes of 1900 foemen. He
vas only .beardless boy, and the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

One of the farmers in Sandford, N.
Y, is the owner of novel baron eter.
He declares it gives the weather fore
casts more accurately than the Gov
ernment Weather Bureau people.
1t is an original invention, and is
composed of large bottle filed with
water, in which live toad has been
placed. Inside the bottle is small
ladder on which the toad can climb.
When wet weather is in prospect the
toad climbs to the top of the ladder
and remains there until the weather
changes to fair, then he descends to
the bottom of the jar.-New York
Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
KLONDil<E THORNS.
Entana1ing Vines Which Torture
Weary Wayfarers.

Weary Wayfarers.
81. juneau, of Dodge City, Kan, who,
with his brother, Joseph Juneau, found
ed the town of Juneau, Alaska, now
counted as the leading citizen Of the
famous territory, has an interesting
story to tell of the dark side of life on
the Upper Yukon. Mr.. Juneau spent
several years in Alaska, and helped
lay out the streets of the town which
now bears his name.
In speaking OF his early experience
In Alaska, Mr.. Juneau said:
81 helped lay out the town in 1881,
and have been there several times
since. We first named the place Har-
risburg, but the people changed the
name after year or two. have found
the country full of disappointment
and l don't want to paint the picture
too bright. Enough has not been said
of the dark side.
ut is no place for men Of weak con-
sttution. The hardships to be encoun-
tered require the strongest hearts and
sinews, as well.
II have seen nothing published of
the fact that large portion of the
country is covered with a moss and
vine which contains sharp thorns, like
porcupine quilts, with saw edges.
These will penetrate leather boots, and
when once in the flesh nothing but
knife will remove them. These are
worse than the mosquito pest.
Along the sea coast Alaska presents
a grand and picturesque view for
miles In extent, from an ocean steam
er. 1t is good idea to get acquainted
with Alaska and enjoy its scenery. 1t
Is a grand country to visit, and its
scenery surpasses any mountain seen.
cry in the world. Travel on water can
be provided for In comfort, and be en-
ioyed without great risk or danger.
ALASKA Is country on edge. 1t is
so mountainous. Basins are mainly
filed with ice. TIE weather is always
hard in great extremes. When there is
no ice there is moss and devils club,
the latter vine that winds about ev-
erything 1t can clutch. Persons walk.
ing become entwined in a network of
moss and DEVILS club, and passage Is
extremely difficult and 'torturous,' as
well as tortuous. detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
High Latitude Not Bensf,cia,.

More people over 100 years old are
found in mild climates than in the
higher latitudes. According to the last
census of the German empire. of a
population of 55,000,000, only seventy
eight have passed the hundredth year.
France, with a population of 100000
900, has 213 centenarians. In England
there are 146, Ireland 57S, and in Scot
land 46. Sweden has 10 and Norway
23, Belgium 5, Denmark 2, Switzerland
none. Spain, with population of 49,
100000, has 401 people over 100 years
Of age. OF the 2,250,O00 inhabitants of
6ervia 575 people have passed the CEN
tury mark. 1t is said that the oldest
person living whose age has been
proved Is Bruno Cotrim, born In AZ
rica, and now living in Rio Janeiro. Hs
Is $50 years old. A coachman in Mos
cow has lived 140 years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
A Drummer's Mistake.

The Kennebec Journal tells of Ban
gor drummer" who tried to save a
lady from leaping from rapidly NOV
Ing train. After he had thrown his
arms around her and dragged her back
into the car she recovered from her
surprise enough to call him all the
names in the feminine vocabulary and
explain that she went out on the plat
form to wave her handkerchief at some
friends. The passengers appreciated
1t all, but the drummer didn't seem
to enjoy the situation.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
Household Hints.

To prevent bruise from becoming
discolored, apply water as hot as can
be borne comfortably, changing the
cloth as soon as it loses its heat. If
hot water is not to be had ut once,
moisten some dry starch with cold
water and cover the bruised part with
1t.
When tablecloths are beginning to
wear out in the folds, cut two or three
inches of one end and one side and re.
hem them. This process will change
the places of the folds aud will add
new life to the cloth. Napkins aud
towels may be treated in the same
way.
Cold roasted or boiled fowl can be
made into croquettes, salads aud en-
trees. Tough ends of steak are good
when made into Hamburg steak. All
fat from meat can be clarified and kept
for frying. Doughnuts and fritters
are much better fried in drippings
than in lard.
! kIn the cleaning of stove, if little
soap is used it will tighten the labor.
Wet flannel cloth and rub it over a
piece of soap, then dip the cloth into
the stove polish and rub over the
stove; finish with dry cloth or brush.
1t is said the polish will last much
longer than if it is used without the
soap.
Instead of throwing away the wick
of lamp that has got too short, fasten
it to the new wick, which then can be
made to do longer service. After
lamps are filled aud wicks trimmed
turn them down, thus preventing the
oil from coming over the outside and
causing the unpleasant odor OF oil
in the room.
A tablespoonful of stewed tomatoes
left from dinner will add to the roast
beef gravy the next day; a single raw
garniture for the cold meat. A half.
cup of peas may be added to the
breakfast omelet. Water in which
vegetables have been boilen should be
saved for soups. All cold mashed
potatoes should be saved for Gro.
quettes.
The best pie plates are those of tin
with straight sides about an inch high
so there is no danger of the contents
of the pie running over. Porcelain
lined pie plates do not bake so well or
the bottom as those of tin. The old.
fashioned pie plate of yellow stone
ware is a mistake. 1t is responsible
for the sodden under crusts of old time
pies. 1t can be successfully used
only in brick ovens, where the heat i:
at the bottom and there is danger Of
burning the under crust when tin
pie plate is used.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

Amos S. Bennett, rode his wheel
into rattlesnake's playground in
Routt County, Colorado.
The snakes lie on the bare, rocky
ground for hundreds of yards around.
Some wriggled alone, others lay in
writhing, squirming piles. 1t was a
hot day, and they were enjoying them
selves in the fierce sun. Bennett
picked his way among the deadly
creatures, his wheel sometimes passing
within few inches of them. When they
grew very thick and angry he stood up
on the step and saddle. At one point
photographer who accompanied Ben
nett succeeded in making picture Of
him and the snakes. Most wheelmen
in koutt County, Colorado, wear high
boots when riding about, on account
of the rattlesnakes which infest certain
districts of that country.
On one occasion Bennett, who had
been in the habit of riding his wheel
about the country, left it standing near
Fertilization rock, headquarters for
rattlers of all sizes and degrees. Re-
turning, he found his bicycle alive with
the writhing creatures. They had
wound themselves about the seat, and
had actually tied the front and
rear wheels so that it was impossible
to move the bicycle. The owner went
home and got his camera and made a
picture of the snakes crawling over his
wheel. Then, after fierce battle, he
killed the snakes. Chronicle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
STATE OF OHIO, CIrr OF TOLEDO, Co.

IUCAS OUUNTT, ' :.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of Il. j. CHENEY %
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, 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 CATARhH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
("l presence, this 9th day of December.
I SEAL A. ID. 1885, A. w. GLEASON.
t~~1 No,dtp Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CREsEY & Co., Toledo, q
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
A workman,s Idea OF the Dram,

a Workman's Idea OF the Drama.
Walter A. Wyckoff, in Scribner's,
tells in his narrative, ''The Workers."
whot one of them thought of Shak-
speare: when go to the theater I 60
to laugh. 1 want to see pretty girls
and lots of them, and 1 want to see
them dance. l want songs as I can
understand the words of, and lots of
Jokes, and horse play. You don't get
me to the theater to see no show got
up by Shakespeare, nor any of them fell
lows as lived two thousand years ago.
What did they know about us fellows
az is living now? Pete, you mind that
Tim Healy in the union, him that's full
of wind in the meetings? Onct he give
me a book to read, and he says It's
theater piece wrote by Shakespeare, and
the best there was. l read more'n an
hour on that piece, and I'm id IL
there was joke into 1t, nor any sense
neither"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
FIELDS OF ADVENTURE.
THRILLING INCIDENTS AND DARING
DEEDS ON LAND AND SEA,

Four Black Bears Tackle n Hunter, But
He Wins the Fight-A Woman's Trying
Experience with a Mad Cow in n Min
& nesota Farmyard-Chivalryi in Battle.
Wilbur Jarrett, of Campbells Creek,
was attacked by four bears last Thurs
day within eight miles of Charleston,
and narrowly escaped with his life.
With a party of Campbell's Creek men
he was camping out on the Pond fork
of Blue creek, near the headwaters
of Bell creek. Mr.. Garrett was out
with his double-barreled shotgun look
ing for squirrels not far, from the
camp when the bears attacked him.
He had killed squirrel which lodged
in the limbs of a hickory tree, and
was looking for it when suddenly he
found himself confronted by huge
black bear. 1t was an old she bear,
with couple of cubs, and not far be-
hind them was the old male.
Mr.. Jarret gasped for breath and his
hair stood up on end as the bear stood
up before him and struck his head
with her right forepaw. He lodged
the blow the best he could. but the
big black paw struck him on the head,
scratched his forehead slightly and
tore long hole in the felt hat he was
wearing. With the other paw she
struck him in the chest. Mr.. Jarrett
put out his hand and showed the bear
a few feet, far enough to raise his gun,
which grazed her nose as it went off,
and the woods echoed with the howl
Of rage and pain which she set up.
Both barrels were now empty, and
Mr.. Jarrett sought safety in small
bush near at hand. He quickly load
ed up both barrels again with shot,
but had only time to get the cap ON
one of them when the bear made an
other attack upon him. This time he
aimed right in front of the shoulder
and fired. The bear dropped to the
ground dead and cub jumped at him.
He knocked it down with the butt of
his gun, crippling it and ran. The
old male started in pursuit, and for a
time there was more exciting race
through the woods than was ever seen
at any driving park. Mr.. Jarrett
JuhPee nlS iop anu speu Oh, Dut
when the old bear reached the log he
stopped.
Running like a frightened deer,
with his hat all torn, and bleeding
slightly at the head, Mr.. Jarrett final.
ly came upon the other members OF
the party, who went back with him
and dispatched the crippled cub. The
old male and the other cub had disap.
peared. The next day the men broke
camp and returned to civilization.
They don't care to hunt bear with
shotguns any more, and will look fol
squirrels nearer home. The old bear
when dressed weighed 165 pounds and
the cub fifty.-Charleston wv. Va
| Gazette.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

To make whole wheat bread-the
quick process, as taught at Pratt In.
stitute Cooking School in Brooklyn
add to one pint of thin oatmeal por
ridge one pint warm milk and two
compressed yeast cakes dissolved in
little lukewarm water. Beat well
add again two rounded teaspoonfals
sugar, six level teaspoonfuls shorten
ing, one rounded teaspoonful salt, and
whole wheat -four until you can stir it
no longer with the back of knife.
Cover lightly and set to rise. When
twice its bulk, divide into small loaves,
and again set to rise; then bake in n
moderate oven about forty minutes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

That world is coming to an end gu d don.
iy at given time is not what is here referred
to. There are different kinds Of sensations,
as very many people know who feel sharp
twinges Of pain,in tho big nerve Of the thigh.
Sodatica is a very painful sensation, and the
torment of 1t makes one think something is
come to an end. But just at the first sensa.
tlon or twinge is the best time to use st.
Jacobs OIL. Tho less pain the moro easily
IT Is cured, and the OIL prevents its develop.
ment by soothing the nerve. At any stage
1t will cure.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
Child Sent by Post.

A novel parcel for delivery by express
post was recently handed In at a Blr.
mingham postoffice. A worklngman,
who had been out Of town with his
3-year-old child, arrived at Birmingham
In time to reach his place Of business
but not in sufficient time to take his
child home. He therefore walked into
the nearest postoffice and rendered the
youngster as an express parcel The
authorities. under the rule regulating
the delivery Of live animals, accepted
the child and delivered 1t at a charge Of
ninepence.-St. James Gazette.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

j. r. MCPHERSON. the age or 20 ana
became a dealer in live stock. Almost
Immediately he commenced taking o
part in politics and six years after TAX
ing up his residence in Jersey City he
was chosen alderman. From 1864 to
1870 he sat in the Common Council and
meanwhile made money in various
corporations. In 1871 he was elected
to the New Jersey Senate and served
three years. When Frederick T. Frey
linghuysen's term in the Federal Sen
ate expired Mcpherson had become
enough of n power in Democratic poll
tics to have himself elected to succeed
him. This was in 1876. Twice he was
reelected, his service at Washington
running from 1877 to 1895. In these
eighteen years he was a prominent
member of the upper house and vey
influential on the Democratic side.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

Has written one of his best scories
for the 1898 volume of The Youths
Companion. THE Burning of the
stirring tale of heroism in the ranks.
Those who subscribe to The Youths
Companion now will receive the paper
free for the rest of the year, and The
Companions twelve-color calendars
are recognized as among the richest
and most costly examples of this form
of art. Illustrated Prospectus of this
volume for 1898 and sample copies of
the paper on application. Address
The Youths Companion, 207 Columbur
ave-, Boston, Mass.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
To Ward or Iinna

In a recent lecture the German trav-
eler Prof. Peehuel-Loeschke declared
that the danger from attacks by wild
animals in the African deserts and
elsewhere was greatly exaggerated,
and that the best weapon against at
tack was an umbrella, which would
ward off any lion or tiger.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

Marmalade may be made of any ripe
fruit boiled to pulp with little
water; the best fruits to use are peach
es, ounces, apples, oranges aud cram
berries. 1t is usual to crush the fruit
Use three-quarters of pound of sugar
to pound of the fruit, add little
water (half cupful to a pound) and
boil until it becomes q jellied mass.
When done, put it in glass or white
earthenware.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.


One cup of sugar, half cup Of but.
ter, two eggs, half cup of milk, two
cups of -four, half teaspoon of soda,
one teaspoon of cream tartar, sifted
with the flour. Flavor with vanilla.
Take almost half of this mixture and
make as dark as required with grated
chocolate. Put in the tin the same as
for marble cake.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

newness of his clothing showed that
he was but few days from home.
All down the long line of Federals ran
the cry: "Don't shoot himl Don't
shoot himp' He gave the military
salute and marched steadily back to
his men. Not gun was fired.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

Thicken one cupful of rich milk or
cream with one tablespoonful of butter
and two tablespoonfuls of -four rubbed
to paste; cook five minutes, then add
one heaping tablespoonful of chopped
parsley, one teaspoonful salt, one
scant teaspoonful of onion juice, one,
half teaspoonful of paprika, one and a
half cupfuls of fnely-chopped mush-
rooms and two tablespoonfuls of
chopped cooked tongue. When cold
shape into tiny cylinders and pin each
in q very thin slice of bacon, using for
this the round, smooth toothpicks.
Make batter, dip each into this,
drop into smoking hot fat and fry gol-
den brown. Drain on ungIazed paper
and set in the open oven until served.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

Telegraph wires will last for forty
years near the seashore. In the man.
ufacturing districts, such as Sheffield
and Halifax, the same wires last only
ten years and sometimes less.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
Little Girl Saved by Her Dog.


One day recently Ranchman Sam
Dodge, who lives near Caney, Kan,
in the Usage country, went to Vinita
on business, and shortly after he had
gone Bessie, his tive-year-old daugh-
ter, wandered away from home in an
attempt to follow him. Mrs. Dodge
discovered her absence about two
hours after her departure. She made
thorough search of the premises,
and, failing to find the child, notified
the neighbors of her disappearance.
They turned out in force, and secured
the prairies all that day and all that
night, and all the next day, searching
for the little wauderer.
At last an Indian came upon her
lying fast asleep, just south of Post
Oak Creek, in an old road known as
the "Whisky Trail" Across her body
stood Newfoundland dog, which had
always been her companion about the
ranch. The dog was torn and bleed
ing, and near his feet lay the dead
bodies of two wolves. Although her
cheeks were stained with tears and
covered with dust, Bessie was un-
harmed. She and her protector were
taken back to her home, distance of
twelve miles from where they were
found, where the dog died of his
wounds that night. He was given q
decent burial, and Sam Dodge has
ordered marble monument, which
will be placed at the head of the faith
full animals grave. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

1t Is SAID that half the people born
die before reaching the age Of 16. Some
others we know wouldn't be missed
very much.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
Try Gra,n-ot Try GraIn-oi

Ask your grocer to-day to show you peok.
age of Grain-o, the new food drink that takes
the place O: coffee. Tho children may drinh
1t without injury as well as the adult. All
brown of Mocha or Java. but it 10 made from
pure grains and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives 1t without distress. One-Quarter the
price of coffee. 10 cts. and 25 cts. per package.
Sold by al grocers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

Some people save all their sympathy
until man is dead; they they make
his grave sloppy with their tears.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
moss after hrst days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. Sstrtal bottle and treatise free
On r. II. KLINE. Ltd. 831 Arch St.. Phila. Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-09
Rubber Necks.

Mrs. Church, believe that new hat
Of Mrs. Pughe's has turned her head
Church-Not nearly so much as 1t has
other women's.-Up To Date.