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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

The South African native, it seems,
is not always decorated with the mere
trumpery of the traders wallet or OF
his own puryeyance. 1t has become an
attested fact that excellent diamonds,
and diamonds better than that. are
possessed by chiefs and boarded by
them, not so much in intelligence of
their value as in a firm fetichism. The
stones have come to their hands by the
good oid-fashioned method of stealing
them from the Kimberley mines years
ago before the present minute watch
against gem thieving was systema.
tlzed. demonstrating at present Is
practically impossible under the pecu-
liar methods of its prevention. Before
the rigid examinations of Workmen and
visitors began to be enforced, native
laborers often We're under a secret
compact with their tribal rulers not to
come back from the mines without a
good-sized stolen diamond for the
chiefs use; hence, a great many SUI
perb gems are in the dark unfathomedl
caves of n Kaffir headman's eStablish-i
ment. Within a few years enterpris-
ing traders have made special expedi4
tions and palavers for diamonds so
hidden, with the result of successfuS
bartering for them. Liquor and guns
have been found useful. In some in.
stances the superstition of the chiefi
stood in the way of traders recoverinu
valuable stones; but, on the othe,.
hand, small company working on this
line of acquisition is credited with hav|
ing obtained within four months not
less than two hundred thousand dol
lars worth of diamonds. One agent
succeeded in buying of a chief six
stones of more than two hundred
karatS each
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
Insanity in Prussia.

There has been good deal of COM
ment of late upon the increase of in.
sanity in England. 1t seems, from n
recent official report, that similar If
not worse condition of affairs exists
in Prussia, where the lunatic asylums
find difficulty in providing accommoda.
tions for the crowds of applicants for
admission. In 1871 the total number of
lunatics in Prussia was o5,063, in 1880
it had risen to G6,345, while in 1896 it
had gone up to $3.50. 1t is interesting
to note also that, while the growth of
insanity is general. 1t is more marked
among men than among women. OF
100000 Prussian males 1t seems o7S
are found insane; but in like number
of women only 243. From figures given
in the same return it appears that blind,
ness is diminishing, while the number
of deaf mutes is rather increasing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
Burial Money in China.

A kind of Chinese money which Is
largely manufactured and sold is wor-
thy Of mention, although the traveller
need not trouble himself with it except
as a curiosity. This is prepared for
the especial purpose of burning at the
graves of deceased relatives as an offer
ing to the dead. The denizens of the
other world are supposed to require
and to be capable of receiving money
in this way; but the Chinaman is far
too practical n person to part in such
q fashion with the currency of the en-
pire. Instead he buys for few cash"
a large supply of silvered and gilded
pieces of paper, or of imitation coins
blocked out of cardboard.
Although these have no purchasing
power on earth, they are supposed to
count for much in the transactions OF
the spirit world. By this practice one
is reminded of an old story of miser
who left his belongings to his son on
condition that n certain sum of money
should be buried in the coffin with him
The son was, however, a chip of the old
block, and carried out his fathers
wishes by placing in the coffin a cross
ed check for the required amount, as
sured that it had little chance of being
presented at his r's.-Chambers
Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Truth is moral dynamite.
Faculty measures ability.
Error is self-propagating.
Doing is an antidote for doubling.
Friendship is the crutch of sorrow.
Ideas are the molds of public opA-
ion.
Faith never outruns our understand
ing.
Self-conceit makes some men wiser
than God.
A good occupation prevents mental
dissipation.
Finding repays for searching-get-
ting for waiting.
Some great men have won their
fame by doing little things.
We must be divorced from error be-
fore we can be married to truth.
A big error shrinks into nonentity
when placed beside small truth.
Beware of the tyranny of custom;
time gives every crab a hard shell.
L IAc 3 culCSb hlIiSS NSi . men 81 uu-
selfish that they could refuse a crown.
1t is not right to sacrifice your
principles to save another's feelings.
1t is the duty of the preacher to inn
press the truth as we'll as to expect it.
Repentance is the shortest road out
of sin, but the last which most people
take.
The worlds greatest men and best
reformers were light weight when
weighed in the scales of bigotry.
Don't try to raise too large crop of
religion on too small a plot of ground.
Increase your territory as you in
crease your seed.
The reason some folks close their
mind" must be that they have given
others "a piece of their mind" so often,
they have none left for Themselves
Rams Horn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
NO WOMAN Is EXEMPT.

Regularityis q matter of importance
in every woman's life. Much pain is,
however, endured in the belief that it
is necessary and not alarming. when
in truth it is all wrong and indicates
arrangement thG3 may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself will
unsettle the nerves and make women
old before their time.
The foundation of womans health is
n perfectly normal and regular per-
formance of natures function. The
statement we print from Miss GER
TRUDE SKIES, of Eldred, Pa, is echoed
in every city, town and hamlet in this
country. Read what she Gays.
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I feel like
new person since following your ad
vice, and think it is my duty to let the
public know the good your remedies
have done me. My troubles were pain
full menstruation and leucorrh9a. l
was nervous and had spells of being
confused. Before using your remedies
never had any faith in patent medi-
cines. now wish to say that never
had anything do me SO much good for
painful menstruation as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; also would
say that your Sanative Wash has cured
me of leucorrhea. 1 hope these few
words may help suffering women"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills is unparal-
leled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as hundred thousand ailing
women during a single year.
All suffering women are invited to
,~,rite freely to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn.
Mass, for advice about their health.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
She Liked Sailing.

About twenty years ago n steam
packet company of Liverpool wished
to buy a piece of land which was
owned by "stay-at-home spinster,"
as her neighbors described her. She
sold her land at very low price, but
insisted upon clause being inserted
in the agreement giving her the right
at any time during her life to travel
with a companion in any of the COM
pany's vessels. When the agreement
was closed she sold her furniture and
went on board the first outgoing ship
belonging to the packet company.
For years this wise spinster lived
nearly all the time upon one ship or
another, frequently accompanied by
companion, according to the agree
ment. This was always person who
otherwise would have been a regular
passenger, but who purchased her
ticket at reduced rates by paying the
spinster instead of the packet COM
pany. The company offered her more
than twice the value of the land if she
would give up her privilege, but this
she would not do. Her reply was:
''You got the land cheap, and I like
sailing, so we ought both to be salts
fed. ."-Lippincott's Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
An American Artist.

Most of New York's noted society
beauties have been painted by wo
man whose miniatures long ago be
came famous, and she was noted as the
most successful and fashionable artist
in that line that New York possessed.
Now this fortunate artist is in London
where she painted a miniature of the
Prince of Wales in the costume that he
wore at the famous ball given by the
Duchess of Devonshre. The privilege
of painting this would have been in it.
self honor enough for most artists, but
in addition the Prince sent the artist
diamond heart pin, which represented
Persimmon, the Princes horse, in dia.
monds, with the Jockeys colors done in
enamel. After the fact of the presenta-
tion became public the price of her
miniatures went up to $1,000, and per.
sons are wondering if the influence of
the Prince - Wales patronage will be
strong enough to have the same effect
In New York.-New York Snn-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

A private performance was g'von on
Friday afternoon at the Royal Music
Hall by Colonel CASTOR Bordeverry,
who is represented to be ''the greatest
pistol shot of the world" Two of his
tricks were striking. He cut with a
pistol bullet swinging thread, caus.
ing the dependent bell to fall and
ring, and he hit from a most uncom-
Portable attitude the edge of a card
held sideways to him. Also with a
pistol bullet and at short range he
grazed the head of an erect lucifer so
as to set it afame. But the silt OF
that exploit seemed less bright when a
bystander with rifle performed pre-
cisely the same feat London Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
-6Ome Foul Men.

The man who talks about "sapport-
fng" a wife when she is working four
teen hours day, including Sundays.
The man who thinks his wife exists
for the comfort and convenience of his
mother and sisters.
The man who provides himself with
q family and trusts providence to pro-
vide the family with home and some
thing to eat.
The man who thinks that women are
angels.
The man who thinks that nobody but
an angel is good enough to be his wife.
The man who can't remember his
wife's birthday.
The man who thinks q woman is
fixed for the season" if she has a new
gown.
The man who thinks woman ought
to give up a $1,000 salary and work in
his kitchen for her board and few
clothes, and be glad of the chance.
The man who labors under the de-
lusion that his wife's money belongs to
him.
The man who always leaves his wife
at home when he takes his summer
vacation.
The man who doesn't know what on
earth a woman wants with money
when she has a bill at the store.
The man who thinks a sick wife
would feel better If she would Just
get up and stir around"
The man who forgets his manners
as soon as he crosses his own thresh.
hold.
The man who thinks he can keep
house better than his wife does.
The man who thinks there is mo
place like home"-for grumbling and
growing.
The man who quotes the Apostle
Paul on the woman question" and
who firmly believes that the mantle of
the apostle has fallen on him.-New
York Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

cred with layers of molding flour paste to
feed vermin, with paper to hide them and
to absorb the moisture of respiration, and
an animal glue culture ground ON its face
for disease germs; this having strong
colors added. like colored shirt, to hide
the dirt; then think Of "the nasty practice"
OF repeating this papering, without remov-
ing the old, and number of times, at that,
us many do. Then think of room coated
with pure, porous, permanent Alabastine.
which is retlnted with but little trouble or
expense, and is purifying and sweet-smeIl-
Ing and fills cracks. Wall paper free
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

With the bloom and beauty of the
season, its balmy airs and delightful
temperature, we feel like living with
new life, and are therefore often very
careless in taking care of ourselves. 1t
is this forgetfulness that lays us liable
to attacks of rheumatism, the more
liable because we think there is little
danger of its coming on, but rheuma-
tism is an easy thing to take and some
times a hard thing to get rid of unless
We take the advice of others and learn
that the best way possible is to use St
Jacobs Oil. 1t has been used so long
as sure cure that this advice is given
in good faith from the testimony of
thousands.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
OUR BUDGET OF HUMOR.
LAUCHTER.PRoVoKlNc STORIES FOR
LOVERS OF FUN.

A Tragedy of the Day-rhe Antidote-
After MarriaGe-The Editors Little
JOke--It Was Pnssible-A Remedy For
His Case-Sweet Charity, Etc, Etc.
The year had gloomily begun
For Willie Weeks, poor mans
SUN.
He was beset with bill and dun,
And he had very little
MON.
''This cash." said he, "won't pay my dues,
I've nothing here but ones and
TUES"
A bright thought struck him. and he said
''The rich Miss Goldrock will
WE'D"
But when he paid his court to her,
She lisped, but firmly said mo,
THUR"
"Alasl" said he, 'then must diel'
His soul went where they say souls
FRI.
They found his gloves, and coat, and hat;
The Coroner upon them
SAT.
Carolyn Wells, in Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

1t will pay to carefully read the de-
scriptive advertisement of Alabastine
appearing in this paper, explaining the
difference between those goods and
kalsomines. Consumers should bear in
mind that Alabastine is unlike all the
various kalsomines sold ON the market
under different names. Alabastine
stands pre- eminent and alone as a dura
BILE wall coating, and all consumers in
buying should see that the goot are in
packages and properly labeled.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Wooden shoes in France. are pro.
duced to the extent of about 1000, coo
pairs yearly. They are made in Alsacs
and Barriers by machinery, and in
Lozere by hand. In the last-namee
province 100 persons are engaged in
the manufacture, and the yearly pro-
duct is more than half million pairs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

''I'm proud of you," said the head
of the firm. 81 have letters from all
over Kansas saying they that they
have seen our samples. How in
the world did you manage it," and
he patted the travelling man on the
back.
"Cyclone."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

ST should like to know" began the
city editor, as he stepped among his
subordinates with fire in each eye,
"why--"
A noticeable shudder of fear passed
through the entire staff.
''the man who wrote up the dog
show never once said that society was
going to the bow-wows.
From an adjoining room came the
sound of pistol shot and heavy
fall.
The culprit had chosen not to sur
viye his disgrace. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Mr.. Chipps looking up from the
paper) r)-"The doctors have discovered
another new disease"
Mrs. Chipps-"Well, I wish they'd
stop looking for new diseases long
enough to find a cure for my old rheu-
matism. New York Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
TO DEALERS,

DO not buy law suit or an Injunction
with cheap kalsomines, which are all int
tations of Alabastine. Dealers assume the
RISK OF suit for damages by selling an in
trinSement. Alabastine Company own the
risnt, covered by letters patent. to make
and sell wall coatings adapted TO b. mtred
with cold water. Alabastiue Co.. arnud
Rapids. Mich.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

els it so that the Truers belong to
one of the oldest and best families in
the country?"
''I believe that they had some such
pretensions, but the old gentleman got
on the wrong side of the wheat mar
ket last fall" ="
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

He-"My darling, always feel like
taking off my shoes when L enter
your sacred presence.
"Well, L would rather you did it
now than after' we are married. -
Love and Folly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
Spring Medicine
a Good Blood Purifier Neces-
sity Now
Hoods sarsaparilia uneGuanca
for Making Rich, Red Blood

The necessity for taking good Spring
Medicine to purity the blood and build up
the system is based upon natural and un-
avoidable causes. In cold weather there
has been less persplration and impurities
have not passed out of the system as they
should. Food has consisted largely OF
rich, fatty substances, and there has been
less opportunity for outdoor exercise.
Tho result is, tho blood is loaded with i'm
purlties and these must be promptly ex-
PEELED or health will be endangered.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best Spring
Medicine because 1t is the best blood
purifier and tonic. 1t thoroughly puriles
tho blood and gives vigor and vitality.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Uncle Frank-"Well, Willie, what
did you see at the circus to-dsy?"
Willie (who was especially pleased
with the Shetland ponies )-'Lots and
lots of things; but the best were the
condensed horses. Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Lady enters barber shop with Skye
terrier.
"Mr. Barber, can you cut my dog
gie's hair?"
''No, I cantor rather I WON'T"
Indeed, you seem to hold your
self pretty high for one in your po-
sitiou."
"Perhaps I do; but I'm no skye
scraper. Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

He-"Don't you think Miss Plainly
is the very image of her mother?"
She-"Yes, indeed; the resem-
blance is something awful. ."-Chicago
News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Sunday school Superintendent
"Can any little boy in the class tell
me anything about Tyre?"
Little Boy - 'Yes, sir; I can.
Mine busted one day last summer
when 1 was out on my bike and had
to hoof it home. "--Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Nodd-"My wife told me if I want
ed peace with her 1 would have to re-
sign from my club"
Todd-"And you are getting along
all right now?"
"Oh, yes. I'm living at the club.
life
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Brown-''Jones strikes me as a
man who is afraid to think for him
self"
Smith-"Why doesn't he get mar
ried?" Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

fingered in the cafe after they had
eaten.
81 would like to interview the chef
and get his recipe for making that
clam chowder without using any
clans. Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Museum Manager 1.-THE sword
swallower seems out of health"
Keeper-"Yes; he quarreled with
the fat lady, and she made him eat
his own words. Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
Eggs as CURRENCY.

A $1,000 farm in Tennessee has been
paid for wholly in hens eggs, the in.
stallments being remitted daily, some
times at the rate of three cents a dozen
for the eggs, delivered in four-dozen
lots.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
Punishment for the Unpodlv.

; The American Bible Society has re.
ceived from Peru the cheering informa-
tion that four of the men who have
been most active in obstructing evan.
gelical work have died withen twelve
months.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
Peaches Once Poison.

The peach was originally poison.
almond. Its fruity parts were used to
poison arrows, and for that purpose
were introduced into Persia. Trans.
plantation and cultivation have not
only removed its poisonous qualities.
but turned 1t into the delicious fruit
we now en-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
Hoods S ss.san enr;,;s
Is Americn,s Grnatesh Mndicina S1. sir for s5
Annd'c piIIc arc tho favorte cathar-
aioou lilo tic. All druggists. Is cts.

About 10000 letters are addressed to
Queen Victoria yearly from her sub
jects. Those that are not stamped are
not forwarded by the officials. The
Queens letters have precedence of all
others, and are forwarded to Windsor
by special messenger from the general
postoffice.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life lusy.

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic. full OF life rcrve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac. the wopderNurser, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 500 orEI. Cure guaran-
tecd Booklet and sarrle free Address
Sterling Kennedy Co, Chicago or New York
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

"De Brush has become welded to
his art"
81 thought so. He's getting aw-
fully careless in his work lately. -
Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
The Prudent Course.

"Updyke is an exceedingly quic,,-
witted chap"
$500"
"Yes. For instance, last night, at
TANNERS party, he unfortunately
stepped on Miss Quickfre's dress and
ripped in the neighborhood of three
miles of ruffle off it,
81 see, He Immediately Modified
her by some exceedingly witty apol-
cgy."
mot muchl He Immediately dis
appeared"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Casey-"What's the matter with
Doolin? He looks as if he was in
hard luck?"
Murphy-"He is that. The kind
hearted, rich man who has been sup
porting him for the last two months
has got job for him and he has got
to work. New York Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

"While Miss Fitz was away George
took her parrot"
Anything happen?"
''I don't know; she keeps the par
rot down cellar, and the engagement
is of. "-Love and Folly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Fits permanently cured. No fl Is or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise
free. Dr. r. ii. KLINE Ltd. 03l Arch st. Phila., Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Jones-"Is it possible for a train
boy to become president of road?"
Smith-''Yes, if he doesn't reform. "
Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup orchildren
teething. softens the gums, reducing in
hammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. &c.
a bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

In time of war France can put $40 out
of every 1000 of her population in the
field; Germany, 80; Russia, 210.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Vultures can not discover a carcass
by the sense Of smell. They rely en-
tirely upon Their sight in quest of food.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05
ALABAsTINE Is WHAT?

Alabastine Is durable and natural coat
Ing for walls and ceilings entirely different
from all kalsomine preparations, made
ready for use In white or twelve beautiful
tints by the simple addition OF water dat
est make being adapted to mix with cold
water), put up In dry powder form, in s
pound packages, with full directions on
every package.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

From he Gazette, DelaUdre, Ohio.
Tho healthfulne5s OF bicycle riding fer
women Is still disputed question between
eminent physicians and health reformers.
Used in moderation 1t su.ely creates fo-
women O means OF outdoor exercise, tho
benefit of which all physicians concode.
Used to excess, like any other pastimc, its
effect is likely 60 be dangerous.
The experience OF Miss Bertha Reed, the
seventeen-year- old daughter OF Mr.. j. Il.
Reed, 1856 Lake ST., Delaware, Ohio, may
point moral for parents who, like Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed, have experienced some concern
for their daughters who are fond OF wheel
ridden q great deal, began to fail in an
alarming manner. She grew steadily paler
and thinner, and it appeared she was going
Into consumption. Rest and quiet did her
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Disappointed Joke Writer-"Why
don't you want this joke?"
The Editor-"It's been cracked"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

The poorer the lawyer the fewer
trials he has.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Pso's Cure for Consumption has no equal as
a Cough me1icine.-F. NJ. ABBOTT, :SJ Seneca
ST.. Buffalo, NY. May s. 1884,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Shells there anything I can do
to make you stop loving me?"
He--"Yes; marry me-"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-05

Barcelona, the largest city in Spain,
has $4,000 inhabitants; Madrid $1,000