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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
WEDDING OF TWO PooDLEs.

Ephrussi's magnificent ballroom was
thrown open. There everyone repaired
every ybody and the dogs. A moment
later and there softly tioated through
the air the strains of the ever familiai
wedding march from "Lohengrin.
Mincing up the aisle, along which il
had been arranged that the wedding
procession was to pass, walked thre,
small poodles, each in evening dress
and semi-harnessed together with
white ribbon. Following these CAM
the bride, leaning upon the arm OF
rather hand of her mistress, while be
hind them, walking on his hind feet
and without support, accompanied by
Baron Rothschild, came NJ. Major.
Then came the bridesmaids and
groomsmen, the former wearing white
silk dresses and long veils the latter
in full dress and adorned with EN-
broidered white satin coats. All these
advanced upon their hind legs, but br
hind them came a host of canine guests.
who were permitted to walk as nature
had originally intended they should.
Away down at the further end of the
ballroom the wedding procession was
met by the stanch and sober bulldog
of Comte de BertenuX. Upon his head
this honored canine wore tall silk
hat, and about his waist was tied the
tricolor sash, his badge of office. for
he was representing Nj. lie Marie. After
greeting the procession, the bulldog
Marie advanced on his hind legs and
seated himself upon an embroidered
cushion. The Marie looked solemmly
at the young couple whose destnies
he WIS about to unite, and then barked
distinctly three times. The bridegroom
gave a short bark The bride barked
low and impressively. Then the Marie
harked several times in quick success
sion, and there was series of respon-
aive barks, in which some of the rude
and unthinking in the audience Joined
without request. A gold ring, with
diamond setting,was then slipped over
the paw of the fair Diane, the Marie
barked gleefully, and the procession
moved to the adjoining room.
Following the signing of the register
came the reception and supper. Every
dog was given seat at the table and
n regular course supper was served. And
so passed off the first dog wedding of
which Dame Fashion ever acted as
chief
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

vGrs. That the serving hands are will.
ing ones does not seem to lessen this
feeling.
The second trial is that, to one lying
down in perpetual inertia, every trifi0
in the house seems to gravitate toward
the bed and to be deposited there-the
'fotsam of the flowing tide. All these
inanimate things have been brought
by one or another of loving family
with the intention of giving pleasure
to the invalid.
There are books, letters, newspaper.
cuttings and other trifles that need to
be removed, but they all stay in ar
ever-ncreasing heap to the annoyance
and despair of the invalid, who must
either tolerate the confusing EN-.
barrassment of riches or call upon
some one to remove the tiresome ac,
.cumulation.
When even the "grasshopper is bur.
den," these things depress the spirits
Perhaps the bed-screen will show til.
way out of some of these annoyances.-
illustrated American.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

Twin beds are the latest thing for the
sieepng-room. The frames are made
exactly alike, and when pushed to.
gethcr lock Ike an ordinary double bed
Whenever desired, however. they car
be separated. The handsomest bed.
steads in the world, it is said, are made
in America, and the work of carving.
painting and inlaying keeps many men
constantly employed. One of the mos,
magnificent bedsteads to be seen is OF
Louis XIV. design, made Of ename4ed
cherry. The panel at the head of the
bed has a design of cupids, in which
pink IS the predominating color, and
the panel at the foot has "A scene show.
ing Venus and Vulcan. The headboard.
below the panel, is upholstered with
pink damask brocade. Such bedstead
is valued at $4,000. The bedsteads are
not merely show pieces, but inc pur,
ehasers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
REMEDY FOR GROUP.
First of All. Place the Sufferer in an
Upright Position.

First of All, Place the Sufferer In an
Upright Position.
This is a disease of childhood, al
though we sometimes meet attacks in
grown-up people.
There are two forms of this trouble
the membraneous Group and the spas
modic Group.
The membraneous Group is a very
fatal disease, causing many deaths. In
some ways it resembles diphtheria, and,
like this disease, it requires the best
medical skill.
The spasmodic or common form OF
Group may be treated inteligently al
home, unless the attack lasts too long
or occurs too frequently, when physi
clan should be consulted.
In this form of Group there is swell.
ing and inflammation of the glottis,
which is that part Of the throat where
the voice is produced by the air passing
through the vocal cords, or another
form may be the result of nervous
contraction of the muscles of the throat
1t usually occurs at night. The child
awakens out of a sound sleep g. .sping
and choking, and the difficulty Of
breathing is often distressing TO wit
ness. The mother or nurse must retain
her presence of mind, and while acting
promptly will try and quiet the child's
fears.
Keep the child in an upright or sit
ting posture, and loosen all bands
around the throat or body; put cold
compress around the throat-the colder
the better, as it will the more readily
break the spasm of the glottis muscles;
never mind If the child screams; pin it
snugly on, and over it put dry towel:
after short time you will see the
breathing gradually become easier, the
struggles cease, the face become a more
natural color, and the child, being some
what exhausted from its fight for
breath, will gradually drop into gentle
sleep. Giving the child anything to
swallow during the spasm will only
make matters worse, as it will interfere
with the breathing and frighten the
child more. Children that are predis-
posed to this trouble should be taught
to breathe through the nose, if they are
Old enough. They should be warmly
clothed during cold weather, wearing
flannel underclothing. Their general
health should be built up by giving
them nourishing food, plenty of milk
and by daily baths of tepid water, in
which sea salt has been dissolved,
enough to make the water taste strong.
ly of it. A dessertspoonful of cod liver
oil may be given three times a day,
The child should also have all the sun.
shine and fresh air it can get without
taking cold.
The cough syrups usually put up are
of little use and will often nauseate.
Generally, with good hygiene and
good nursing the child outgrows the
predisposition to it altogether.--Louise
Lannon, M. D., in N. Y. journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

barrow fashion, in any direction. The
same operation with reversed motion
VIII push it back to its place when
danger from frost is past.
1t Is made of one-and-one-eighth
inch boards, pine being preferable, as
this is not so liable to warp out of shape,
mitered at the corners, and about six
inches narrower than the bay window
is wide. This gives three inches play on
each side, which is necessary to keep
it from binding when being moved
The posts, or legs, are of one-und-one-
half-inch plank, and can be carved to
suit the builders fancy; they are
simply nailed to the top and braced in
some way TO give sufficient support
The braces of the stand illustrated arc
made of the same material as the ton
cut similar to shelf-bracket. and
nailed in the corners. To give the cor
ner-jonts of the top additional
strength, the posts are nailed right
under and IN the same direction of the
joints. and the braces run at right
angles to the same, reaching nearly
clear across the. top on each side. CAST
crs, of course. are needed 10 make NOV.
ing easy.--G. c. Greiner, in Farm and
Ffreside.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
Was n Real Colonial Dame.

Betsey Otis Perkins, of "Stoughton,
widow of Luke Perkins ", of New Lon.
don, Conn.,, died recently in Sharon.
Conn, 90 years old. She was the fourth
great-granddaughter of John Otis, the
Puritan, who with Rev. Peter Hobart
Joined the Pilgrims at Plymouth in
the autumn of 1895. Not being in har'
mony with the religion of the Pilgrims
they settled the town of bingham.
She was the daughter of James Otis
III, of New London, the gallant mid.
shipman of the frigate Alliance, and
bearer of dispatches from Commodore
Barry to Gen. Washington in 1882. She
was the granddaughter of Richard OTIS
~. of New London. whose house was
burned by the British September s,
1851. at the time OF Arno.d's invasion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
SCREEN FOR SICK ROOM.
II Contains ReceptacIes for the Trifle es
Needed by All Invalids.

Needed by All Invalids.
For the especial delectation of those
who must stay in bed much of the time
there is "A screen made which not only
shuts off dangerous draughts and curl
Gus eyes, but has receptacles for many
of the trifles necessary for the invalid
both day and night.
1t has three panels, the central one
purely decorative and the two outside
fitted with shelves, pockets and brack.
cts. There is a candle on an extension.
arm, place for the morning paper and
one for the many letters that come to
the shut in"
A bracket placed conveniently low
holds watch to tick away the hours
and there is a place for any medicine
necessary, while a high shelf is made
attractive with books, photographs and
flowers.
An invalid well enough for the couch
or easy-chair will find this screen as
desirable an accessory as does one who
is confined to the bed.
One who is either an occasional or
permanent invalid has two great trials
not usually counted in the list of hel
sufferngs: one is the inconvenience OF
asking for every tiny little want-a
handkerchief, pencil. postage stamp
or any one of hundred things de.
sired by any active mind for an inactive
body.
She will often go without rather than
ask, or, having asked so often, grows
irritable at the conditions which re-
luire her to be always demanding fa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

The care of tooth brushes is Eot suf-
ficiently observed In our city houses, "a
writer properly remarks, they stand in
their cups or hang ON their racks above
the set tolet-bowls day and night. abb
sorbing any disease germs that may be
floating about. They should be washed
frequently-at least about twice
week-in some antiseptic solution,
strong salt and water or bicarbonate
Of sodium and water being two good
and readily provided cleaners. Tooth
washes and pastes should also be kept
carefully covered.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

\ Sunday school superintendent at
the close of an address on the creation,
" hich he was sure he had kept within
the comprehension of the least intelli-
gent of the scholars, smlingly invited
questions.
A tiny boy, with white, eager face
and large brow, at once held up his
hand.
please, sir, why was Adam never u
baby?"
The superintendent coughed in some
doubt as 10 what answer to give, but a
little girl of nine, the eldest of several
brothers and sisters, came promptly to
his aid.
"Please, sir, "she said, smartlg, "there
was nobody to nuss him!"-Tit-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

An agreeable change in the convcn-
tisnal portiere is to have for a door thai
is not constantly used set of hangingS,
consisting of two side curtains and a
deep valance, the former hung upon
rods, so that they may be opened, if
need be, but which are for the most
part kept closed. These should be OF
some heavy material, of which there is
wide choice, running up and down the
scale OF cost. Among the more expeu.
sive fabrics velvet or some one of the
thick, plain-surfaced goods of the
hroadcloth order may be satisfactorily
used.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

very peculiar custom is prevalent
in Lithuania. On the occasion of the
celebration of a marriage the mother OF
the bride, IN the presence of numerous
witnesses. administers to her daughter
vigorous box on the ears. In case oi
dispute between the husband and wife
at any later period this blow may be
cited as q plea for divorce, she con
tending that she was constrained tc
enter the bonds of matrimony by
physical force.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
LATEST SOCIETY FAD.
The French Smart Set Insists That
Dogs Shall BE Married.

There is n brand new fad in SWELL
dom. 1t is the dog marriage. To be
thoroughly fashionable nowadays one
must own two dogs of opposite sex, and
they must have been duly married by
the staid and respectable canine select
ed by the fashionable community to act
as the representative of the cloth.
Of course, says the New York Herald.
1t is from France that this new fad has
come. When it is necessary to discover
something particularly eccentric
cue. I've fashionable to whom fell the
honor on introducing this new and
rather remarkable step for the advance
ment of canine creation was none other
than Nine. Ephrussi, daughter of Baron
Alphonse de Rothschild, the wife of
Maurice Ephrussi.
The initial wedding of dogs in high
description. In the first place Nine.
Ephrussi sent out formally engraved in
vitations to several hundred of her
friends, announcing the approaching
nuptials of Diane, her favorite poodle,
and lie Petit Major, a handsome poodle,
the property of Baron Alphonse de
Rothschild. Not only were the recip-
tents of these invitations asked to come
themselves, but requested to also bring
their dogs.
Not the least odd and attractive fea-
ture of the whole affair was the fact
that many of these visiting dogs-in
truth, the majority of them-were in
full evening dress. Not evening blank.
cts, but, if the dog was Il male, in the
swallow tail and trousers of the human.
together with the standing collar,
dress shirt and unspeakable tie.
With all this gorgeousness on the part
of the guests, what must have been the
worldly solendor that surrounded the
bride and grooml Diane, who is de.
scribed as a poodle of rare grace and
beauty, wore a white satin dress,
trimmed with beautiful lace, long
tulle veil, decorated with orange bios
SONS, and white kid shoes. Major. the
bridegroom, wore a full evening dress
On the buttonholc of NJ. Majors very
swell coat was a dainty orchid.
Presently all the guests had arrived
human and canine, the latter, of course,
being given the preference. Mime
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

Don't you let me catch you in here
again" roared the grocer as he spanked
the boy that had been filing his pockets
with ginger snaps.
ITS your own fault that you caught
me this time" sobbed the struggling
llid.-Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
PERSPECTIVE AND FLOOR PLANS.

PERSPECTIVE AND FLOOR PLANS
sliding doors opening into the parlor
and dining-room. The parlor is l6 feet
in diameter, the sitting-room is l3 feet
4 inches by II feet 20 inches, and the
dining-room is l3 feet 4 inches by 81
feet in size.
There is Il serving pantry connecting
with the dining-room by double action
door and dumb-waiter which serves
from the kitchen below. The second
story has four chambers and large
bathroom.
In exterior treatment the walls are
of variegated stone and the roof is OF
stained dimension shingles. The esti-
mated cost is So 200 to So 800.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
Use for Christmas Cards.

With regard to the question of what
to do with old Christmas cards, corr
respondent says that they are much APP
preciated by missionaries for distribu-
ton in India and China. The fact that
that have handwriting on them makes
the cards all the more precious in the
eyes of Indian children.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
NEAT FLOWER STAND.
II Is Easily Moved from Its Place In
the Bay Window.

the Bay Window.
The flower stand which our illustra
tion represents combines the advan
tages of a stationary window-shelfand Il
portable flower stand. The space of the
bay window is nearly all left vacant foI
other furniture, such as sewing-ma-
chine, sewing-chair, etc. When ex.
tremely cold spells make it necessary
to move the plants to warmer quartera
toward the middle of the room, it can be
easily done by taking hold of the two
wings, lifting them slightly from the
floor and drawing the whole, wheel
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

Women who wish to gain flesh should
keep warm. One physician puts his
whole prescription TO such patients in
one sentence: EAT root vegetables
and keep warm" Soft, warm, wadded
lounging robes, deep, downy chairs
and pillows to nestle In should be a part
OF the bclongings.5f'the.woman seeking
avoirdupois.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

The public generally is not aware
that Fannie Davenport carries with her
n personal electrician whose duty it is
to ix lights and mirrorsin her dressing.
room so that she can see exactly how
her magnificent attire looks from every
poipt of view.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

Lucille-Cholly is such an uninterest-
ing person.
llelen-Oh, I don't know. He gave
rise to an animated discussion last
night as to whether a person can be con
sidered absent-minded when his mind
is neither here nor observation-disclosures
lyn Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

small country house can be made
very attractive by using in its construc
ton irregular quarry faced stone. In
some sections great variety of colored
stones come from the same bed of rock
and when they are laid with care, blend
ing one into another and pointing with
a raised cement joint, the effect is very
beautiful.
In the accompanying design, the plan
is arranged for II house located on a
high knoll, with decided slope towards
the rear, so hat the floor of the kitchen
(Which is in the EasemenO will be just
one step above grade.
The first floor has hall in the center.
On each side of this hall there are wide
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
That Was why He Was Crazy.

Look at that foolish Mr.. Baker out
on day like this without an umbrella
Is he crazy?"
I'm afraid he is. Let's hurry on. I
don't want to meet him"
"Why not?"
He may recognize this umbrella.
It's his."-Odds and Ends.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

First Girl am told that Charley be-
haved in very chilly manner toward
you last week when you went skating
together.
Second Girl-Yes. He fell through
an air hole, and when he came out he
was covered with icicles.-Detroit Free
Press
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

He had faced the fire of battle and had
never ilinched or quailed;
He'd faced the widest savage tribes with
heart that never failed
But a terror wild possessed him, which he
couldn't well conceal,
When he saw a new beginner wabble to-
ward him on wheel
Chicago Times Herald
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

servant-The president of the A. b. G..
Railroad company wants to see MIR.
Greatman.
Mrs. Greatman (wife of legislator)
Ask him to wait and then send out for
my husband to come home at once.
am just dying for a new sealskin sack
and diamond necklace.-N. Y. Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

She--I'm sorry to have to leave you
Fred, in such frame of mind, but had
a previous engagement, you know.
He-It might have been as well i,
you'd had a previous engagement be.
fore we were married-and kept it,
Harlem Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
A Fall.

| had friend whose words were wise,
Whose deeds were always grand,
And who, 1t seemed to me, had been
For some great purpose planned.
But on a day he fell in love,
Whereat his wisdom fed
Alas for all the foolish things
That then he did and said
cleveland Leader
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

He-I suppose that sap-headed dude
has proposed to you dozen times.
She-No; once was enough. Come
and see us when we get settled.-De-
troit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

Stranger Who is that gentleman
coming up the street?
Village Lad-That amt no gentle.
man-it's my pa!-N. Y. World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

"Scribbs, l have accepted position
an an insurance Office"
YES; they told me that you begged
for it, and were glad TO get it."-Chica.
go Record
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
Not Plagiarism.

Spats-Hacliley is being accused of
plagiarism in his last book.
Socratoots-I would not say that. He
was merely collecting his thoughts
Pittsburgh News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

Soal:cr-What kind OF a woman do
you think l ought to marry?
loker-A snake charmcr-N. Y.
Journal,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

"ln the last church bazar, did the la
dies take part 2"
No" said SiIinpurse, "they took all"
IN. Y. Tribune
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

'Oh, give me"-'twas in rhyme he sighed
within your heart a place"
The literary lass replied,
Declined for lack Of space"
Washington Star
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
ARTICLES MADE IN HOUSE.
ADMITTED DURING THE YEAR.
DISCHARGED AND REMOVED.
DIED DURING TIE YEAR.

Male auultS ..'''' ''...'',...,,........
Male children. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

W. S: Barnhnrt January %, age A years.
Patrick Gallagher, January l6, age 10 years
Edward Boyle, February 81, age rs years
Elizabeth Wilt, February "a, age Il years.
John Boyle, February 2S, age 81 years
William Murphy, March ~, age % years
Patrick Brennan, March So age Il years.
Joseph PERI April l3, age 3j years
Willie WoilVer, April Ii, age months.
Matilda Richards, April II, age years.
Lucas Steheny, April q, age 2S years.
Mary Gnileny, April 3, age 70 years.
John Choniskey, May /, age 35 years
Henry McNealis May Is, age 81 years.
Joseph Hoffman, June q, age ~ years
John Leman, June p, age 25 years
Mike MaVushOck, June -, age 20 years.
Frank McDermitt, July ~ age "A years
Margaret Fuchs, August q, age ~ years
Michael Boyle, September 6, age 20 years.
Roger Waters, September %, age 80 years.
Marin Shaw, October IL, age Il years
Kate Mctiill, October 10, age 10 Years
Christ Radio, October ~, age Is years
Martin lstranki, October ~ age % years
Joseph Salinki, November 80, age 20 years.
Mrs. Frank MinZburg, December l. age 40 yrs
Adam Wusko, December !, age 20 years.
Barney Smith, December 4, age 30 years
CHILDREN BORN DURING THE YEAR.
Bridget Griffith, February = boy.
Lizzie LutZbach, June Z, Il boy.
Ida Thomas, December "A, II boy.
COST OF INMATES.
n this stutnmaut
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25

Loves flame is brightest when, at morn,
1t burns with keen desire
To be the first to leave the bed,
And go and build the fire.
Chicago Journal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
INMATES REMAINING.

Female adults. Observation-Disclosures.
Mitle cnlluren. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-25
CLASSIFICATION.
Average number of inmates, Ia.
DIED DURING THE YEAR

OF the above ~ males and 25 females are il
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-05-26
THREW AWAY HIS CANES.

Mr.. d. Wiley, postmaster, Black
Creek, N. Y, was so badly afflicted
with rheumatism that he was only
able to hobble around with canes, and
even then it caused him great pain.
After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm
he was so much improved that he
threw away his canes. He says this
liniment did him more good than all
other medicines and treatment put to-
gether. For sale at 80 cents per bot
tie by A. Grave, Sinner and A. NJ.
Kotzabue, Moulton.