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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02
The Quest of Fortune.

'The longer live the more firmly
1 am convinced" said Mr.. Gozzle.
ton, 'that man who wants fortune
has got to do something besides wish
for it. Fortunes, large and small, are
shy, very shy. In one form and an
other they are passing by all the time,
but they Won't stop for the mere ask
ing, however polite and graceful and
earnest the invitation may be. We
might sit out on the veranda from now
till doomsday and rise and bow and
scrape at every one of 'em that came
along and ask 'em all in, but never
one of 'em would stop. They might
want to come in, but nothing short of
actual collaring would bring 'em in.
The fact is that if we want fortune
we've got to work for it.
"Men have made fortunes, TO be
sure, without working. Oil may spout
up out the ground one owns and cover
him with riches. Another man may
find iron ore in his land, and so on.
But such cases are so few in number
that they don't count, the chances OF
our getting rich in that way are really
not worth considering. II we would
be rich We must work for it. And
work early and late; all the time.
Plug at it, and keep plugging at it.
There is practically no other way.
"The man who idles away his time,
or fails to make the best possible use
of 1T, stays poor; the man that works
for all he knows how and keeps for
ever at it is bound to get ahead. -
New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

Then the Emperor motioned the
young man into the large room, and
said in low tone, as he removed his
cloak.
81 hope you have some knowledge of
surgery, Baret have met with an ac-
cident." His eyes twinkled. ''There
was moment when L feared I could
not keep my appointment with you"
When the wounded arm was band
aged the Emperor himself conducted
the. soldier to the wicket, and Baret
found the faint CLEANS of dawn casting
dim light through the streets.
He had been well rewarded. The
heavy purse of gold in his coat forbade
the belief that it was all dream. Yet
not for ten times the amount would he
be willing to pass another such night
no, not even the last half hour, when
he had awaited in silence aud suspense
the result of the dispute outside the
door Of the Emperor's room.
Perhaps it was as well that he never
knew how the Emperor had spent his
leave of absence. That at midnight,
in an unoccupied house in the isolated
part of the city, two men had fought
a duel to the death, with only the
light OF two poor candles to guide
their aim.
The poorly dressed man. who was
the only one to leave the house, en-.
tered the wicket gate of the palace two
hours later, having made long detour
to avoid the patrol. For once his
vanity had almost received a check.
Two days after the incident narrated
above Colonel Carolet received paper
appointing Baret Captain of the I'm.
perial Chasseurs in Africa. Colonel
Carolet thought he knew why, but
Baret knew more. In fact, he knew
too much to be kept so near the
throne. illustrated Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

Says the Kansas City Star: Arbor
day is the antidote to the flood dis
asters in the Ohio and Mississippi
valleys. 1t will take many. decades to
make good the havoc of the wood
mans ak, but persevere, and even
tually equilibrium of nature may be
restored and the devastations of the
food withheld.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

They who write on abstruse subjects
must be content with a small circle of
admirers. Herbert Spencer once re-
marked: 81 think it probable that if
you were to ask ninety-nine people
out of hundred whether they would
rather take a spoonful of cod-liver oil
daily or read chapter of my book
daily, they would prefer the cod-liver
OIL" Such is the fame of him who
multiplies words that are not found
in the ordinary vocabularies of hu-
monity
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

The London Statist thus tells the
story of the standing of the nations:
"Of twenty eight nations whose bonds
are quoted in London, only one
Great Britain-stands higher than the
United States, in the estimation
which the world places on its credit,
and only two-Brazil and Uruguay
are lower than Spain"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

Perhaps one reason why the Alsace-
Lorraine problem is an "ever-burn-
ing" one, as Mr.. Theodore Stanton
declares in his interesting communi.
cation from Paris, may be because of
the instruction on the subject given
in the public schools of France. An
American who visited village school
in Picardy, a few years since, saw
fastened on the inner side of the
schoolhouse door, where every bov
could read it as he left the building, a
card on which the schoolmaster had
printed, in bold letters: "Boys of
France! Never forget 1870! Never
forget Metz and Strasburg!" The
large map of France, which hung on
the wall also, taught its lesson of un-
forgetfulness, having & heavy black
line painted around the lost territory
of "Alsace-Lorraine." Public opinion
is easily moulded in public schools.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

Our Navy needs torpedo boats more
than anything else, 'and Secretary
Long is about to make contract with
Herreshoff, the blind shipbuilder OF
Bristol, r. l., for ten that can sail
thirty-two knots an hour, at cost of
$500, 900 each, to be completed and
delivered within ninety days. These
boats will surpass anything of the
kind ahoat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

The little town of Backnang, in
Wurtemberg, has grievance against
the Postoffice Department. The name
of the town has an Oriental sound to
the officials of the department, and for
that reason many letters addressed to
citizens living in it are started on the
way to different countries in Africa
and Asia
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02
THE EMPEROR'S ABSENCE.
ARET had oft been

ARET had oft been
told of his resem-
blance in face and
voice to the EN-
peror, and had, in
deed, found it a
method of amuse-
ment for his friends
and himself, but he
never dreamed that
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

The only Boston man who signed
the petition to repeal the theater high
hat ordinance frankly admits that he
never goes to the theater. This is on
par with the action of a Judge who
once signed petition addressed to
himself that he himself might be
hanged instead of the man just con-
yicted
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

The steam power of the world may
be reckoned SIS equivalent to the
strength of 1000, 10000 men, which
is more than twice the number OF work.
men existing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

Sweden has the greatest railway
mileage per capita in Europe. There
are twelve and one-half miles OF rail
for every 100 of population.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

Gas lion, sire.'
"And loyal"
GAS death, SIRE"
"And can be SILENT"
As the grave, SIRE"
"He will do. Nothing further must
be known of the affair. Nothing more
must be investigated. If he or anv-
one makes but the slightest move in
that direction he will sign his death
warrant"
might ask, sire"
"Not one word" broke in the EN-
peror haughtily. 81 have given you
your orders. You can give me Yes
or No to question. Can you answer
for his willingness to serve me in this
matter?"
'With his life, sire. But"
THAT will do" said the Emperor,
rising. "You will bring him yourself
this evening to the little wicket at the
end of the garden. No other soul in
the world will know of this, remember,
but myself-the young mainland you.
1 bid you good day, Colonel"
If the Colonel pondered over the
matter on the way to his quarters,
there was nothing to indicate even a
touch of surprise in his manner when
he delivered the message to the young
soldier, and the latter would have
died rather than question him further.
With military promptness they
reached the palace that night and the
heavy gate in the western wall swung
softly open the instant of their APP
proach.
The Colonel delivered the young
man over to the charge OF an unseen
watcher on the other side and depart
ed. And Baret heard the gate again
closed and locked; then, in the heavy
darkness, his hand was grasped by
another, and he felt that he was gently
but firmly drawn forward, though not
word was spoken by his unknown
guide.
Closely skirting the courtyard they
reached a couple of stone steps, over
which Baret nearly stumbled, and
would have fallen but for the firm
grasp of the strangers hand. A mas
sive unguarded door swung softly in
ward, giving entrance to stone pass
age, narrow and damp, where q tiny
lantern on the floor only made the
surrounding darkness more visible.
A narrow stair led to small hall,
and, pressing spring to the left, his
guide drew him into a brilliantly
lighted room. The sudden glare so
dazzled the young soldier that he did
not at first perceive his companion,
who, putting aside his cloak, had
seated himself in deeply cushioned
chair near the fire.
''Sire!" he stammered. ''Your
pardon. II did not know THE
honor"
'"There, there, my friend" said the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02
ANSWERING TO ROLL CALL.


Lee; its ed
" zero she'd;
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rally the fight
storm day andn
watt thefa dbtlec
cry: bringing Ito othesk
Frank L Stanton
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-02

there might be any danger from the
mlmlcry. Even when some of the
men laughed, and then suddenly pal
ing, cried "Hush!' as sound of
footsteps drew near, he had not
thought that this resemblance, for
which he was not to blame, could
cause him any trouble.
And the last thing he feared would
have been that the story could have
reached the palace.
Even Colonel Carolet, grave and me-
thodical, was surprised from his usual
composure at a summons from the
Emperor; and when he presented him
self conversation took place which
will not be found mentioned in the
State annals or even limited at on the
pages of history.
The Emperor was seated at table,
and merely glanced at the white
haired soldier as he entered.
81 am going to honor you with my
confidence in a certain manner" he
began, abruptly, ''and as my first COM
mand, L require absolute obedience. :"
AS the older man bowed, placing
his hand on his heart, the Emperor
continued:
Il have heard of a young man in
your regiment who is said to resemble
me somewhat, but whose voice is pc
culiarly like mine"
Colonel Carolet gasped. Was it
possible that the Emperor could hold
him responsible for such thing?
Stories of Baret's indiscreet mimicry
recurred to him, and he feared he
would be found lacking in discipline.
He could only stammer incoherently:
why, your Majesty, I-he-"
Enough, enough!' said the EN-
peror, impatiently, waving his hand.
''You need not answer, as L know
that it is the truth. For certain rea-
sons, with which you have nothing to
do, l require some one to impersonate
me IN an adventure in which there may
be some danger. L have heard of this
young man, and saw him yesterday
for the purpose Of Judging as to his
fitness for the service that L need. If
you can assure me that he is
brovap
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
SCIENTIFIC.

The new abrading material Of Florya-
nowicz, Russian inventor, is made by
burning thoroughly washed fire clay at
temperature of about 1900 degrees Fahren-
heit. The hardness of the burned clay is
equal to that of emery, for which it is to
be substituted.
The unique collection Of musical instru-
ments donated by Mr.. Frederick Stearns to
the University of Michigan includes over one
thousand specimens, and represents, with
scarcely break, the evolution of the three
classes-percussion, wind and string--from
prehistoric times down to the present.
Gold in colloidal condition has been pro-
duced by q German chemist by reducing
family alkaline solution of a gold salt with
formaldehyde solution. and then submitting
it to dialysis The material is soluble in
water forming a ruby red solution which
leaves a brilliant residue of gold on evapora-
ton.
Solidified alcohol formed into cylinders
and packed in tin boxes is the novelty Of
Herr j. Norden. a German chemist. The al
cohol stick burns without wick. hardens
again within a minute when the flame is Cx-
tinguished, and is pocket stove or candle
that can be instantly made to give heat or
light in any place.
The organisms of hailstones have been in
vestigated on two occasions by Mr.. F. c.
Harrison. a Canadian bacteriologist, who has
found numerous bacteria and molds includ-
scribed. The character of the germs con-
firms Bujwids theory that surface water is
carried up by storms and frozen, producing
hail.
A spider web factory, making ropes for
French army balloons, is a novel establish
ment at ChaIais-Mendon. near Paris. The
spiders are held in groups of twelve above
a reel until each has furnished from thirty
to forty yards of thread. and the web is
then freed from its sticky covering by wash
ing. Yarn cords woven from these washed
threads are stronger and much lighter than
that the present cost Of spider web rope
may be reduced
The perchoid of DR.. Napier Ford seems to
solve an old problem in rubber imitation 1t
is highly oxidized oil, the oxidation being
produced by heating with litharge with long
and continuous stirring and subsequent ex-
posure to air on hlamentS of specially pre-
pared tow. When wholly oxidized the
1eathery material is rolled into sheets which
closely resemble rubber If they are not ac-
tually identical with it, The sheets can be
made as thin as tissue paper and percboid
ures but not to air.
Stone blocks for the Paris Exposition
buildings are being cut and dressed almost
as readily as wood by means of the new dla-
mond saw of NJ. Felix FromhoIe a Partisan
engineer. A steam-driven steel disc, six feet
or more in diamter. has. for cutting hard
stones, about 80 ordinary diamond crystals
In its cutting edge; and for soft stones, ola
nDndS are placed at intervals OF FIVE teeth
tbs saw being made with ordinary steel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
IN THE INTEREsT or PEACE.

The main objection to having the United
States government take a larger part in the
affairs of the outside world is that we will
be involved in wars or contentious which
will compel us to maintain a fleet, if not an
army, in every quarter of the world There
is nothing in the recent history of the world
to sustain such an assumption. The ma
tions of Europe have not been so widely in
terested in the affairs of the world be-
yond them as during the past thirty years,
yet the only important war during that
period was that between Germany and
France over disputes which in no way in
Europe. There have been war clouds in
Vulnerable. but they no longer cause anx-
iety. Yet it can be said that during these
thirty years Great Britain, Germany,
France and even Italy have taken possess
sion Of Africa and divided it among them
selves without bringing on war. In view of
past adjustments of difficulties, it seems as
IL it were well-nigh impossible to involve
the leading nations of Europe in war. Great
Britain and Russia doubtless suspect each
other at times but the immense navy of
the former and the great army of the lat
ter seem to make both careful to avoid ac-
tual war.
Conquest, SO far as the acquisition of ter
ritory is concerned, has no advocates in this
country. For that reason, if the United
States should take a larger part in the at
fairs of the world affecting its commerce
its weight in the worlds councils would
diminish rather than increase the chances of
war; Because, years ago, the United States
forced Japan to open its ports and to be-
come one of the family of nations that peo-
pie has become a factor in all questions af-
fecting the Orient. 1t did not involve us in
ruin or large expenditure to open Japan
Why should the assertion of our right to
equal opportunities in the commerce of
China involve us in war with other nations
similarly striving?
There is no first-class nation in Europe
which is jealous lest we assert our power
to its injury. Either OF them prefers that
we hold the Philippines to any other dis
position of them. If we should take larger
part in the affairs of the world, declaring
that our policy is pacific, we should GER
tainly insure rather than jeopardize the
peace of nations. Europe was never more
DESTROYS of peace that at the present time
Its governments and peoples have all the
burdens they can bear. Russia proposes
disarmament because its army and it's
equipment have SO impoverished the people
that the peasantry is half starved. Ger
many is burdened and France shows signs
of loss of vitality. The last thing that
Great Britain wants is war. Under such
conditions the participation of the United
States, with its well-known peaceful policy,
in the affairs of the world would promote
peace rather than war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18

that henceforth the PopuIists will go it
alone" Under THIS new departure he fore
sees a. great future for the party. He pre-
diets that the Democratic party will be
practically extinct in the West in 1900; that
the gold and bank powers viii centralize
their forces, probably in the Republican
party, and the industrial world will accept
Populism, and the victory will be theirs"
One would hardly look for so bold a predic-
ton from citizen of Cling, but John Nipp
makes it 1t will be noticed that he wipes
out the Democratic party completely, and
leaves the Republicans and Populists to
nght 1t out together, without any third
party or even dark horse. He gives the
Republican party 1.-THE gold and bank pow
ers, and allots the industrial world to
the Popuhsts, which. of course, will give
them the victory. If this is not a demon
straton, what more can one ask? AS all
this IS to happen in 1900 the other parties
might as well begin timely preparations to
retire from the field and leave it to the un-
disputed possession of the Populists For
30 IL shaH come to pass, according to John
Nipp, of Cling.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
JOHN NIPP, OF GING.

The New Castle Tribune publishes a let
ter from John Nipp, of Cling, giving his
views concerning politics in general and the
future of the Populist party in particular
John Nipp, of Cling, is a new factor in In
diana politics to the Journal, though per-
haps not TO know him argues itself UNI
known. The Journal has heard of many
Populists and seen several on the periodical
occasions when they come to Indianapolis
and let the capitalism winds play through
their whskers while they formulate the
usual resolutions regarding the initiative, the
referendum, etc. But it has never met John
Nipp, Of Cling, nor even heard of him. In
fact, 1t never heard Of Cling until John Nipp
brought it into notice. When some person
told Mr.. William Nye that he never heard
of the town where Nye was born, the
humorist replied, neither did he until he
was born there. If Mr.. Nipp was born in
Cling he has the advantage of a much
longer acquaintance with the place than is
enjoyed by the public in general Cling is in
Rush county. 1t was formerly called Star.
but, probably because nobody hitched his
wagon to it, the name vas changed to Cling.
It is in Union township, about seven miles
northeast Of the county seat. This is men
toned to show that John Nipp. of Cling.
has a local habitation as well as a name
Coming to the point John says the Popu-
list idea is not Dead but only alternating,
as 1t were He says this year winds up all
fusion deals with the Democratic party and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
LET ROBERTS BE EXPELLED.

representative Charles B. Lands is quoted
as saying that he intends, at the first op-
portunity' to introduce resolution for the
expulsion from the House of Mr.. Roberts,
the recently-elected polygamous member
from Utah. In doing this he will meet with
the approval and support of self-respecting.
home-respecting people everywhere, of lovers
OF decency and believers in the marriage in
stltutlon as it exists outside Of heathendom
and MormOndom-the union of one man and
one woman. The homogeneous marriage is
the very foundation of civilization and the
cornerstone of the social structure in all
lands where Christianity prevails and the
higher attributes of mankind are most fully
developed. In the United States in particu-
lar the home in which one woman reigns.
with husband giving her undivided allegi-
ance is the ideal of happiness to the vast
naJorlty-an ideal so universally realized
that it is the glory of the country. 1t is no
oetense OF polygdmy to say, as advocates
OF the system DO, that their plural unions,
being open and aboveboard and with re-
hgious sanction, are honorable and to be re-
spected, whereas the actual polygamy in
oulSeo IN under cover by men who profess to
De monogamists is to be condemned as
vicious and immoral. This plea is an insult
to the common sense and decency of the COM
munity. There is plenty of immortality, no
oouot, but vice concealed is no worse than
vice Haunted in the face of society bearing
religious badge; it is certainly far less Of
fensive,' since it recognizes virtue and COM
mon sentiment to the extent of being
ashamed of itself and of wishing to be hid
den from sight. The poygamy of Utah has
always been an affront to the people of the
rest Of the country. When the Territory
was made State it was with the under
standing that the custom of plural marriages
was to be abandoned. Many doubted if so
much was safely to be taken on trust. and
this election to Congress of Mr. Roberts. a
man with three wives. is sufficient proof
that the doubt was well founded. The cleo
ton OF such man was an insult to the
people Of the United States, a defiance of
popular opinion and of the common instinct
of decency. and reflection upon the sane
tity of home life. If the House of Repre-
sentatives permits him to remain in that
body it will emphasize the outrage, and the
members consenting to his retention will
place as-stigma upon themselves which will
not be easily removed 1t is the duty of the
House to which Roberts was elected to cast
him out, and it is gratifying to know that
it is the purpose of an Indiana member to
1aod in he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
sHREDs AND PATCHES.

Prayer is listening, as well as telling.
Rams Horn.
Cold coffee is apt to make the boarders
hot.-Chicago News.
The Lord Ioveth cheerful giver. And, for
that matter, who doesn't?-Puck.
Truth is stranger than the estimated pop
ulation of Chicago-Adams Freeman.
If you'd give your girl present she will
keep don't choose a diary.-Chicago News.
The best of a book is not the thought it
contains. but the thought it suggests.-O.
W. Holmes.
Nobody is such a fault-finder and COM
palmer as he who is getting something for
nothing.-Chicago Post
1t takes the next-door neighbor to give
you accurate information regarding your
servants.-Feminine Observer.
We should feel better disposed toward
some of our neighbors if their fathers had
been the last of the race.-Puck.
The people who get along best in the world
are not the ones who always know what
other people ought TO do.-Puck.
Christmas and charity both begin with
the same letter, and should always travel
hand in hand.-Baltimore American.
There is no fun in sleigh riding, unless
you are about twenty years old, and in love,
and the girl is with you.-Atchison Globe.
No. Maud, dear, the motorman would not
De cldSSeQ as ulSOcldDIe SIMPLY because nc
is averse to running across acquaintance.
Philadelphia Record.
A man is always mad if other men do not
show his wife courtesies away from home
that he never thinks of Offering her at
home.-Feminine Observer.
An Atchison woman hides her money in
the family Bible, and in a married life of
twenty years her husband has never found
any of it.-Atchison Globe.
An ideal husband is one who doesn't sneer
at his wife because she insists on keeping
a lot of half-dead geraniums stuck up in
the bay window all winter.-The Bachelor.
Before a man falls in love he wonders
how a woman would suit him for wife;
after he falls in love he wonders how he
would suit woman for husband.-The
Bachelor.