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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
FIVE AMERICAN PRoDlclEs.

Three Girls, the Oldest Only Thirteen,
Weigh 1900 Pounds-A 3:O-Pound Boy.
The largest children in the world,
so far as any records show, belong to
a family named Davis, which lives
near Huntington, w. Va. The father
and mother of these "little ones" are
both rather understood as compared
with the sturdy farmers of this dis.
trict. The children, three in number,
the eldest of which is under thirteen
years of age, weigh together nearly
1900 pounds. In connection with the
remarkable sturdiness of the trio there
is curious story. When some thir-
teen years ago the Davises' first child
was born it was very delicate, and it
lived only two months. The mother
was prostrated with grief at it's death,
and at the time she vowed solemnly
that if Providence would again make
her mother her life would be spent
in prayer for the health of the little
one. A year later a little girl was
born to the couple, and Mrs. Davis,
true to her vow, divided her time be-
tween the care of her child and prayer
for its health. She regularly spent
hours upon her knees. She seldom
spoke except in words of entreaty to
the Almighty to preserve her child,
who was ohristened Mary. The result
must have been very gratifying to the
mother. The puny infant soon de-
veloped into a sturdy child. In two
months it weighed fifty pounds and at
the end of two years it tipped the
scales at one hundred and eighty
pounds. The mother meanwhile con-
tinued her prayers. Two years after
the birth of Mary another little girl
was born to the Davises and four
years later another was added. To-
day Mary, now in her thirteenth year,
weighs 5S4 pounds; her next sister in
point of age, jamie Belle, aged nine,
tips the beam at 381 pounds, while
the latest addition, Cleora, now but
seven, promises to rival her sisters,
having the entirely creditable weight
of 246 pounds. The family attracted
the attention of Barhum in 1889, who
offered $4,000 for the privilege OF
exhibiting them for five years. The
Davises, however, Indignantly refused
the offer.
The champion fat boy of America in
all probability is Martin Burman, of
Coopersville, Mich. This sturdy
young one has but recently completed
his twelfth year. He has made good
use of this time, however, having at.
tanned the promising weight of just
800 pounds. Martin is the pride of
the town. When he parades the
streets, as he often does, the entire
population eye him with wonder and
admiration. This is largely due to
the fact that the other towns in the
vicinity Millington and Williamson
both claim to have the champion
fat boy. Coopersville does not even
admit the rivalry. 1t looks at Martin
and defies all competition. Martin,
the pride of Coopersville, is feet 6
inches in height and measures 56
inches around the waist, 1S inches
around the biceps, while the upper
part of his legs spans 33 inches. His
parents are of average size and his
brothers are like other children.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

Braids and braiding are fashionable
fall trimmings.
Striped silks will be very fashion.
able for costumes and waists.
Gray and red-both good fall colors
and black remain very stylish.
Short, fiat basques are to return.
though round waists continue in style.
and velvet is to be favored for dress
accessories.
Yellow and mauve form very pretty
combination on light summer gowns
when the tints and textiles are care
fully chosen.
Petticoats of ecru linen batiste, with
colored polka dots, are much used for
summer wear and are much cooler than
the silk ones.
The new shirt waists of transparent
materials are much improved for the
stout figure by fitted and boned
lining of lawn il some plain color or
white.
Plated chiffon, liberty silk and
mousseline de sole constitute the most
popular trimming for the sleeves of the
dressy waist that has frilled effect at
the shoulder.
The French muslins are, ii possible,
prettier than ever this season, and
while the tinted grounds are exceed
ingly beautiful in coloring, the cream
white muslins, dotted or lowered, are
quite as popular.
Some of the newest India silks are
brocaded in small Marie Antoinette
figures, and other plain Indias so thin
that they are almost like gauze or silk
null are one of the Parisian novelties
that can be accordion-plaited as effec-
tually as chiffon.
Narrow velvet ribbon is used on
everything. An imported cape of old
rose silk has rows Of black velvet rib
bon running down it at intervals of
about an inch. Around the shoulders
the silk is plated in so thickly that at
the neck nothing is visible except the
ribbon.
The garnitures on summer dress
skirts are almost as varied as the de-
corations on the bodices which COM
plete them; and frills, folds, flounces,
futtings, futtering ribbons, tucks,
cordings, shirrings and killings flourish
where but recently appeared only the
plain, unadorned, undraped models.
Steel ornaments promise to become
as popular as they were several years
ago. Fortunate is the woman who has
the habit of saving things, for she can
take out her steel ornaments of any
description, don them and rest assured
that she is doing the correct thing.
Steel combs are much worn and look
well against either darar or light hair.
Velvet bands for. the nCok, thiclly
sewed with steel, are also in high
| favor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

Z. McGuire, of New York, writes:
There is much complaint among farm
ers, especially in the Eastern States,
about poorly paying crops, and part of
this complaint is justified, but after
an extended experience in farming, I
have come to the conclusion that it
pays better to have small farm free
from debt, to which has been applied
large amounts of fertilizing materials,
than large one with mortgage and
with depleted soil. Many man
who has owned large farm died poor
where he might have lived and farmed
profitably smaller one. 1t is true
that times have been hard and taxes
heavy, but it is also true that many
who complain, have only themselves
to blame. They have attempted too
much. That man who will struggle
under a heavy mortgage to retain a
large farm which he cannot profitably
cultivate, is very unwise. My advice
is to sell enough land to pay off the
mortgage, then begin again on small
but well cultivated farm. My motto is
less land, more manure and no mort.
gage. The land must be fed if it is
to be productive. Farm more upon
these principles and less upon theory,
avoid extravagant living and be guided
by the examples of the sturdy old.
time farmers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

posal of marriage. She is Western BY
birth, IS said to be wonderfully attrac-
tive and looks thirty years younger
than she is.
Miss Emery a graduate of Bryn
Mawr and student at several institu-
tions in Europe, whose home is at
Ellsworth, Me-, has been elected a
dean OF the department of women in
the University of Wisconsin.
Throughout Germany and Holland,
whenever girls can be employed to
advantage, they are taken in prefer
ence to young men. At Munich the
clerks and bookkeepers in the banks
are nearly all young and handsome
girls.
Mrs. Jennie Benson conducts large
store in Omaha, Neb., and employs
only women and girls in the establish
ment. She has managed her business
alone for nearly ten years, and comes
to the East regularly to select and
purchase her stock.
Spanish and French women of the
higher class are usually expert swords
women. They are taught to fence as
carefully and accurately as their
brothers, and there are numerous
schools in the two countries where
young women are taught not only to
fence, but to handle the broadsword.
Miss Gertrude Dwyer, of San AM
tonic, was crowned. Gertrude the
First, Queen of Texas" at the Nav
festival in San Antonio. Shehas gone
on royal visit to President Diaz, in
the city of Mexico, and it is said that
Her Majesty is to negotiate and obtain
some valuable commercial privileges
for her native State.
Baltimore grammar school teachers
have declared by resolution that the
public school library should have for
its librarian, in order that it may be
productive Of the best results, wo-
manly woman who shall also be wo.
man of culture and learning, and able
to give advice and assistance in the
selection of books.
1t is claimed that Miss Edith T.
Griswold is the only woman solicitor
of patents in New York City. She
has her own office in Broadway sky,
scraper and has been in her present
profession for twelve years, She is
graduate of the New York Normal
College, is studying law, and will soon
apply for admission to the bar.
Miss Helen Gould has been in Chau-
tauqua for several days and every effort
has been made to guard her from beg
ging petitions. But when she heard
that 5000 was required by Bishop
Vincent for building hall, and that
there was deficiency of $4,000, she
sent check for that samount. The
building will be used as gallery of
sacred art and repository for sacred
literature.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

The postal service of the United
States costs $4,000, 600 a year above
receipts, while that of Great Britain
yields profit of over $14, 600 600, that
of France nearly $40, 900, 900, that of
Germany $6,000,000, that of Russia
So, 900, 900, and that of even india and
Japan 81, 100000. About the only
other nations whose postal service
does not pay expenses are Canada,
Norway, Siam, Chile, Peru, Bulgaria
and Bolivia. This deficit in the
United States is largely caused by an
Interpretation of the law that carries
in the mails an enormous amount of
printed matter at a sum greatly below
the cost of so doing. Repeated efforts
have been made to repeal it, but a
powerful lobby has prevented their
success. s.-Boston Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
Hea1thfuI Walking.

When girl walks she should be
trained to hold her shoulders well
back and to keep her arms close to her
body. The chest will then be thrown
out, not form an inward curve, and
the head must be held up fearlessly.
Some women go through life with the
head held little forward, reminding
one of nothing so much as an inquir-
ing tortoise out on voyage Of discov-
cry.
The foot should be placed on the
ground on the ball first, not on the
heel, or quite fiat. The latter way
robs one of all grace, and to put the
heel first is too ungainly for words.
1t is just as ugly to mince along on
the toes; it looks as though the ground
was overheated and unable to be
trodden on. Even when climbing a
hill, or mounting the rather dingy
staircases of town-built houses and
flats, the head should be held up, not
dropped as though you were searching
for a lost coin.-Home Doctor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

There has been an important dis
covery of zircons in Tasmania. These
gems are supposed only to be found
in Ceylon, a part of the Ural Noun
tains and in Southern Norway. The
zircon is heavier than the diamond
and nearly as hard, and is unaffected
by the most intense heat. The pro-
duct of the gem, oxide of zirconia, is
reckoned of high commercial value in
connection with the manufacture OF
mantles for incandescent lights. Steps
are now being taken to efficiently
work the Tasmania find
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
GIadstone's Career Ilou,,ed

Mr.. Gladstone. who celebrated his
STth birthday on the 10Th of December.
is younger than Il former Alner',"lu
Congressman and Cabinet minister
whose old age is as vigorous a> that OF
the great English statesman. Col
Richard W. Thompson. of Tcrre Haute,
Ind, who was a Whig leader in tho
days of Jackson and Clay, who was the
close friend of Lincoln. and who served
as Secretary Of the Navy under Hayes,
will be SO if he lives to the 9th of uext
June
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
A Woinan's mining Outfit,

An interesting phase of the Klon-
dixie craze is the frantic determine
tion of many young women to go. All
the expeditions are beseiged by wo-
men applicants.
A woman who has roughed it on the
Klondike says that her sisters who go
to the far north will need the follow
ing outfit:
One medicine case, filled on the ad-
vice OF a good physician; two pairs of
extra heavy, allwool blankets; one
small pillow, one fur robe, one warm
shawl, one fur coat, easy fitting; three
warm woolen dresses, with comforta-
BILE bodices and skirts knee length,
flannel lined; three pairs of knickers
or bloomers to match the dresses;
three suits of heavy, all-wool under
wear; three warm flannel night dresses.
four pairs of knitted wooden stock
ings, one pair of rubber boots, three
Slngham aprons that reach from neck
to knees, small roll of flannel, for in
soles, wrapping the feet and bandages,
a sewing kit, such toilet articles as
are absolutely necessary, including
some skin ungent to protect the face
from the icy cold, two light blouses or
SHIRT waists for summer wear, one oil
skin blanket in which to wrap her
effects, to he secured at Junction Of
st. Michael, one fur cape, two pairs of
fur gloves, two pairs of fur seal moe
casins and two pairs of wet weather
moccasins.
1t is added that the female gold
hunter may dispense with tight lac
ing, as this would retard travel over
the mountains.
The publication of this list of things
necessary to a woman who would seek
her fortune on the Klondike has
dampened the ardor of some of the
would-be miners, who figure that the
outfit would cost about 500. st.
Louis Republic.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an u
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
feet hearing, and when It is entirely closed
Deafness Is the result, and unless the infiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by caterrhy that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure. Send
for circulars, free.
+. J. CHENEY G. Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
Gossip.

California has, a woman sign painter.
Mrs. Beasely, of Philadelphia, re-
loices in an income of $4,000 a year
derived from an invention OF her own
"a machine that hoops barrels.
Miss Helen Hay, who, as the daugh-
ter of the American Ambassador to the
Court OF ST. James, has already won
distinguished social success, has now
made her debut as poet.
Amateur theatricals, short-sleeved
dresses and swimming baths are for
bidden to the women of Dulmen, in
Westphalia, by authority of their par
ish priest, because they are dangerous
to morals.
A woman of ninety-seven, now liv-
ing in the South, recently had pro-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

determined
ears ever OF ufering
themw
little
her felowbeing applying
lief
successfully treated by Mrs Pnha
world
able to ailng
who will take the trouble to
The testimonials which publishing
establish beyond doubt the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
THE CHIEF THING

In Maintaining Good Health is Pure,
Rich, Nourishing Blood.
The blood carries nourshment and furn.
ishes support for the organs nerves and
muscles. 1t must be made rich and pure
il You would have strong nerves, good
digestion, SOUND sleep, or if you would
be rid of that tired feeling, those dis
agreeable pimpes, eczema, or scrofula
No medicine is equal to Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla for purifying the blood II is med
icine of genuine merit and will do you
wonderful good. Try 1t now.
Hoods Pills Sfs WITH ,hf mooSy SGSy g4sss1is gs TO taSs
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
Gallantry of Southern Governors.

Southern Governors are carrying
out their traditional gallantry by ap-
pointing ladies as Colonels on their
staffs. AS the principal duty of a
staff officer in these piping times of
peace is to look beautiful in gorgeous
costumes and lend magnifcence to
official occasions, there seems to be
no reason whatever for adverse com
ment on the action of the gallant Gov
ernors. Baltimore American.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
The Milliouaire'e Regret.

Dismal Dawson-Funny' isn't It. that
a millionaire ain't happy?
Everett Wrest-I see nothin' strange
about IT, 1t is the time they have vast
ed that makes 'em sore when they
think OF it.
Time wasted"
Sure. Don't you know that most OF
'em has spent their lives in hard
work indianapolis Journal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
A Big Canal Project.

Plans for building lateral canal to
the River Loire, so as to make the
river navigable, have been taken up
earnestly in France. The canal will
be $50 miles long and will cost $24,-
900. 900,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

Who are injured by the use of coffee Re.
Gently there has been placed in all the grocery
stores new preparation called Grain-O made
of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives it without
distress, and but few can tell il from coffee
1t docs not cost over one-quarter as much
Children may drink it with great benefit. l6
cts. and "5 cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
Grain-O.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
Sarah siddons's Statue Unveiled.

Sarah Siddons's statue, the first
erected to an actor or actress in Lon
don, has at last been unveiled on Pad
dington Green, near the spot where
she lies buried. Eleven of her de-
scendants were present to listen to
Sir Henry Irving's speech. The sculp-
tor is M. Chavalliaud, a Frenchman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
Dogs in Mexico Are Tied in Churches

Dogs In Mexico Are Tied in Churches,
There is miserable dog tied up in the
Episcopal Church now under erection
ON Bucareli avenue that keeps up a
dismal bowling from sunset to sun.
rise, greatly to the annoyance of thi
many families residingin that vicinity.
Mexican Herald. -.--------------..
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

One Of the severest penalties to
which criminals in Holland We're in
ancient times condemned was to be de-
prived of the use of salt.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

DR.. Salmon, of the Government Bu-
reau of Animal Industry, is credited
with recommending the following as a
cure for hog cholera: Wood charcoal,
one part; sulphur one part; salt, two
parts; bicarbonate of sodium, two parts :;
sodium hyposulphite, two parts;
sodium sulphate, one part; antimony
sulphide, one part-ten parts in all.
Pulverize and mix thoroughly. Dose,
one tablespoonful for each 200 pounds
of hogs once day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

Loyalty to the Queen runs very high
among Australian women just now.
One large party of Victorian ladies
picked hops whole day lately to earn
money for the Royal Hospital fund.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

Mamma-"How hot you are, Tommy;
your clothes are wet through, l de.
clare"
Tommy-"Can't help It, ma. The heat
makes me cry all over."-Pick- Me- Up.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. II. IL. KLINE. Ltd. 83l Arch St.. Phila., Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS,


A very weak dilution of carbolic acid
will keep flies off from cows in hot
weather. The carbolic acid may be
made stronger and mixed with some
grease to put around the cows horns,
as the horn fly is more persistent in
its attacks at this point. and there is
no danger of the acid here where the
COW cannot get at it to lick it. Ne cow
likes the odor of carbolic acid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11

I could not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption railways cures.-Mrs. 4. C..
MoULroS. Seedham Mass. October ~, 1884,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
An Italian Solomon.

II afflictedwith sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
WHY so MANY REGULAR PHYSICIANS FAIL
To Cure Female nls-some True Reasons Why -

A woman is sick some disca
sex is fast developing in her S
to her family physician and
story. but not the whole story
She holdssomething back, 10.
becomes agitated, forgets whs
to say, and finally conceals
ought to have told, and thus
mystifies the doctor.
Is it any wonder, therefore,
the doctor fails to cure the dis
Still, we cannot blame the wo-
man, foritis very embarrassing
to detail some of the symp-
toms of her suffering, even to
her family physician.
1t was for this reason that
wears ago Mrs. lydia f. Pink
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

Qnnd1a N:1iN are the only pills to take
NOUu , THIS with Hoods S,rs,pnriIin.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-10-11
NHREWD INYEMTORSI DSn.s ont, vas, s

" Patent Agencies advertising prizes, medals. mo
patent no pay etc. We do a regular patent bus
mess. Loi0 Jees. No Charge for advice. Highest
references. Write us WATSON Z. COLEMAN
Solicitor of Patents 902 +. ST., Washington. d. c
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-08-20

Four buildings were burned In Jes-
sieville, suburb Of Ironwood and
John Romota and family narrowly es-
capped being burned to death. Two Of
the buildings were owned by Charles
Ross, notorious Hurley character.
Two weeks ago Henry Lensol came
over from Hurley and opened a
candy store in one of the buildings,
sleeping up stairs in the other. When
the fire broke out Romotas family
were rescued with difficulty, and Len
sol was accused of setting the fire.
Marshal Jefferies tried to quiet the
crowd which assembled, but with cries
of ''lynch him" several men picked
Lensol up bodily and started for the
fire with him, with the intention of
throwing him in. The firemen turned
the hose on the crowd. Jeffries ran
back and finally succeeded in getting
Lensol away and lodged him in jail
He afterward confessed to having
started the fire.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-08-20

Villains who evidently had designs
on the b. & o. pay car spiked heavy
timber to the tracks near Muirkirk,
Md, but an excursion train running
at a low speed ran into it and not much
damage resulted.
The activity of numerous bands OF
Cuban insurgents about Havana is
causing great distress in that city they
seize trains loaded with supplies of all
kinds and the necessities Of life are be-
coming so scarce and high-priced that
many poor are on the verge of starva-
ton. The insurgents have fought sew
eral brief but brilliant engagements
with the Spanish troops and generally
come out with flying colors. Small
pox has invaded every Spanish warship
in Havana harbor and many sailors
are diving.