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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

When young lambs are to be fat
tened for market, which usually de-
mands them early in July, they may
be made much heavier and fatter by
feeding ration of gill Of oats per
day for two or three weeks before SELL
ing to the butcher. The larger and
finer the lamb, the bigger price the
butcher will gladly pay, as he has no
trouble in selling the best at this sea.
son to be eaten with green peas. The
lambs will soon learn to eat the oats
greedily, and after a few days the
amount may be increased to gill at
each feeding, giving it to them both
night and morning.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

1t is not every insect that should
be regarded as an enemy, even if it
has some offensive habits or is vii
lainous looking. The hornet is pest,
and its sting is tormenting. But it
destroys thousands Of slugs on vege-
tables and plants, imprisoning them
for food for its unborn young. The
lion beetle is so repulsive that the
first impulse of nearly everybody is
to crush it. But that too is preda-
tory. and most of its victims are the
enamies of the farmer and gardener
The lady bug is beautiful itself, and
it also feeds on plant lice and the eggs
of the potato beetle and other enemies
of the orchardist and farmer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
A Battle Incident,

There is some quality in the inhab-
itants of the British Islands which
not only leads them to become good
soldiers, but makes it point of honor
for those of them who are officers to
render brave personal services to the
men under their command. 1t is sell
dom that one hears of any such incl
dent among European Continental
armies as the following which is re-
lated in connection with recent
fight in the Khyber Pass, in Afghan
istan; the Continental officer feels
himself under obligation to carry
wounded soldiers on his back.
Colonel Plowden's command formed
a part of General Hamilton's rear.
guard, and had to cross bit of ex-
posed ground swept by the tribes
mems fire.
Here three men were struck by bull
let's; two of them could walk, but the
third was disabled. No surgeon was
present, and Colonel Piowden himself
dressed the mans wounds.
- After this the men had to retire
across the exposed ground, and Cor
poral Bell was killed. Colonel Plow-
den, Lieutenant Owen and Lieuten.
ant Fielden carried the dead man up
a hill; and by and by the command
had to cross another exposed spot.
Somebody was sure to be hit now; it
happened to be private Butler, and
the ball struck him in the leg, so that
he could not walk. Captain Parr
dressed his wound and Lieutenant
Carter took the wounded man on his
back and carried him.
But alas! midway of the exposed
ground poor Butler, as he lay on the
Lieufenant's back, was struck again,
and the force Of the ball knocked the
heavily-laden young officer down. He
got up and once more shouldered his
burden, when lieutenant Fielden
came to his aid, and together these
officers carried Butler to place of
safety. Then it was found that he
was dead as the result of the second
shot.
Meantime Colonel Plowden and
Lieutenant Owen were carrying Cor
poral Bells body across the dangerous
ground, and both of them were
wounded in doing SO. They strug-
gled on in spite of their wounds, and
reached cover with their sad burden.
Such incidents bring the soldier
near to his officer, and make him
reader even than he might otherwise
be to lay down his life for his count try
and his commanders.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
The Making of a Good Indian.

"You, gentlemen, who have served
in southwestern Teas" related O.
jolly West Point Captain, around n
Cuban campfire, "have seen The Semi
mole Afro-Indian scouts. In the carly
eighties, when 1 was a Lieutenant,
my regiment was stationed at old Fort
Clark, and was assigned to command
these same scouts. They were mot
ley crowd, half African, half Indian,
and glance over their muster roll
would reveal such euphonious names
as Ben July, Pompoy Perriman, jim
Warrior, and Friday Bowlegs. Black
as solid hunks Of ebony, and as fond
of whisky as baby is of milk. they
were, nevertheless, the finest trailers
and scouts on earth.
Southwestern Texas at that time
was pretty wild stretch of country.
Civilization stopped at San Antoine,
and the duty of these Afro-Indians
was to keep that border free from
smugglers, marauding parties, and
hostile Indians. The men had had q
good many sharp brushes with the
redskins, and when they were warmed
up with liquor they liked to tell of
these affairs. Tho commander at
Fort Clark was little skeptical about
these Indian stories, and one day he
said to me in joking way: 4 don't
believe there is an indian in West
Texas, and I'll give $50 to any man
In your command who will bring in
Q dead redskin.
There was one Mexican in com
mand, Julian Longonio, and he was
one of the best trailers the Southw sst
ever saw. Longonio heard the Col
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

Baltimore and Ohio engine No. 80,
which has been just laid aside at Graf
ton, w. Va, and will be consigned to
the scrap pile, has quite a history. 1t
is one of the Ross Winans camel en-
gines and was built in 1851. There are
only four of this class of engines now
remaining. During the late war this
engine was one of several captured at
Martinsburg by the confederates and
hauled across the country by pike to
Staunton Va, under direction of Col.
Thomas r. Sharp. President John w.
Garrett, after the war was over, hunt
ed up Col. Sharp and appointed him
Master of Transportation. in recogni-
tion of the ability displayed in that un-
paralleled achievement.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express theh
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkhara.
rrs. T. A. WALDEN, Gibson, us., writes:

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before tax.
ing your medicine, life was burden
to re. I never saw well day. At
my monthly period 1 suffered untold
misery, and great deal of the time
was troubled with severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound 1 could
tell twas doing me good. continued
its use, also used the Liver Pills and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. would like to have you use
my letter for the benefit of others"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

Many farmers go with heavy buckles
to attach lines to the horses bits,
when neat snap would save q half to
whole minute every time it is used.
1t is Away important to both harness
and unharness quickly 1t save time
for the team as we'll as for the man at
tending to it; and this time it is worth
more in week during the busy sea,
son than the slight cost Of making the
change.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

onel's remark and his beadIike eyes
snapped as he turned away. For my
self [ thought no more of it until it
was forcibly recalled to my mind some
time later. The next day we left Fort
Clark for q scouting trip. At Newton,
where the Los Moras empties into the
Rio Grande, Longonio rode up and
asked permission to cross the river.
Faucying that he wanted to visit some
friends, and knowing that there was
no immediate need of his services, I
readily gave my consent. The greaser
swan his pony across the river and
disappeared in the chaparral. The
next L saw Of him was two days later,
when rode into Fort Clark for my
mail. In the afternoon Longonio rode
down the officers line and stopped in
front of the Adjutant's Office. Sew
eral officers were standing around and
gazed in opon-mouthed astonishment
nt sight of the Mexican with dead
Indian behind him. He refused to
answer any of their queries and asked
for 'El Colonel Hearing the COM
motion the Colonel came out, and
before he could say anything Julian
cut the rope that bound the Indian to
his saddle, threw the corpse on the
porch at the Colonel's feet, and in
that soft, drawling voice so peculiar
to the Mexicans, said:
Gin cuenta pesos, Senor ell Col
onel.'
well, the Colonel was SO thunder
struck at first that he was speechless,
but recovering himself presently, he
gave Longonio such a talking to as
1 never heard before or since. The
Mexican sat like sphinx on his horse,
pretending not to understand English,
and when the Colonel was through, he
simply pointed to the dead Indian
and again said:
" Gin cuenta pesos, Senior ell
Colonel
"He got his 'cin cuenta pesos final
ly. but the Colonel intimated thai #
he ever caught him around there again
he'd have him shot. Longonio pock-
eted the money and rode away with a
broad grin on his face to regain the
scouts. 1t seems he had lassoed the
Indian first, and started to bring him
in alive, but after dragging him mile
over the cactus plain, poor Los spirit
fled and another bad Indian was made
good one by way of the Paradise
valley route. New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
Easily Accomplished.

Young Popperton-"Wife has gone
shopping and left me in charge OF tho
baby, and 1 an regularly put to it to
know how to keep the little fellow
quiet"
- Grimshaw (after regarding the howl
ing and comforting juvenile critically
81 should think you could easily
keep him quiet, both in vocal and
physical way, by gagying him care
fully, tying his hands bchind his back,
binding his feet together, naiiing his
clothes to the floor, cad then admin
istering chloroform to him. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
THE MERRY SIDEUH LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TCLD BY TIE
FUNNY MEN OF THE FREsS.

On Duty-A Clever Wcman-Sct Guilty
a Greater Dan=er-Nisundersto
She Was rised-NaIor-Masterly
lnactivity-Spoke From Experience.
The balls went piercing through the air
Throughout the weary night,
But still he kept upon his beat
Till came the morning light.
Nay, reader; twas no picket-guarl
Patro!lng bravely there;
1t was but Newpop, and the bawls
Came from his son and heir.
-,IuT~c
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

The poet had handed in his efTu-
sion, and it warmed his heart to hear
the editor exclaim again and again,
Capital, Capital" "Capital!"
"Then you like it?" said the poet.
ooh, I'm not reading it, replied
the unfeeling editor; 81 am only tax
ing cognizance of the fact that each
line begins with capital letter. From
that infer it is poetry"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
nrs. W. r. BATES, nansfieid, La, writes:

Before writing to you l suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
ton, leucorrhna and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Now my
friends want to know what makes me
look SO we'll. lido not hesitate one min
ate in telling them what has brought
about this great change. 1 cannot
praise Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. 1t is the greatest
remedy Of the are"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

The reason why ships are not struck
by lightning is attributed by German
authorities TO the general use which
is now made of wire rope for rigging
purposes, as well as to the fact that the
hulls of ships are usually constructed
of iron or steel. Thus the whole ship
forms an excellent and continuous con-
ductor. by means of which the electric
ity is led away into the ocean before it
has time to do any serious damage.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
How,a This4

We offer One Hundred DOLL Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot b. cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We the undersigned, have known f. ]. Che
ney for the lat Is years, and believe HIM per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
md financially able to carry out any obliga.
ton m dc by their firm.
WEST 6 TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALDiNd, KINNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cui Q is taken I'M ernally, net.
faces of the system Pic, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

"She was fairly beaming when they
met.
"What's the matter?" asked her best
friend.
George is going to the war;" she
answered.
"But don't see anything pleasant
about that"
"Well, you see, it's iust this way"
she explained. Nothing short of the
shock Of being ordered into active SER
vice ever would have given him the
nerve to propose. That's worth some
risk. ."-Ch:oago Evening Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
ECRiCULc: c:-Sh- IOPiCj
Best Depth For a Siir.

Other things being equal the deeper
the silo the better. From thirty to
thirty-six feet seems to be the most
practicable. When clover, millet or
other loose material is sliced the pres
SIRE in deep silo is sufficient to in
sure good keeping, while if it is shall
low there is liable to be much waste
because of incomplete expulsion OF
air.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
rIrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS rIuiberry
St., Lancaster, Ohio, writes:

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-For two
years 1 was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was infamma-
tion of the womb. Every month suf-
fered terribly. 1 had taken enough
medicine from the doctors to cure any
one, but obtained relief for short
time only. At last concluded to write
to You in regard to my case, and can
say that by following your advice am
now pefectly we'll"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
Irresi

"Do you want any young onions?"
asked the truck peddler at the door.
"No, we have more in the house
now than we can possibly use"
''But I'm selling them at cent a
bunch, madam"
"Give me fifteen punches. DE
troit Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

The justice hadn't married many
people before; that was why he felt
called upon to be somewhat solemn
IN this occasion.
"Do you realize the full extent of
the obligations that you are assum-
ing?" he asked the groom.
"S-s-shw cautioned the bride.
"Course he don't, Jedge, or he'd cut
an run, but what's that to you?
'Tain't your business to scare him of,
is it?'' Amt you goin' to give poor
woman no snow at all?"-Chicago
Post
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
BicycIlsts and Dogs.

1t frequently happens that bcyclist would
like to drive off an annoying dog, but doesn't
want to kill the beast, run the risk of bullet
hitting a bystander, nor attract the attention
which cartridge explosion is certain to do.
The dog is consequently encouraged to try his
shooting water, ammonia or other liquid, is
now mailed postpaid for 80 cts. in stamps by
the Union supply Co. lS Leonard St, N Y;
vicious animal, and still not really injure it.
A few drops of ammonia in the eyes, nose or
think of other than bothering a cyclst. 1t is
a boon to wheelmen and wheelwomen.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
NIasterlY Inactivity.

"Let me kiss your Dewey lips"
urged the youth in the parlor.
Young man," roared voice from
above, "the bombardment will open
as soon as can get down stairs.
Then the hapless youngster organ
lied himself into lying squadron
and made feet disappearance. De-
troit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

The Massachusetts, State Society of
the Sons of the American Revolution
has presented to the Connecticut So
ciety a bronze marker to be placed on
the original grave of General Israel
Putnam in Brooklyn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

The best burglar-proof safes are
made of alternate layers OF hard and
soft metal, which are welded together.
This combination will not yield to
either drill or sledge hammer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
Spoke From Experience.

Buxom Widow lat evening party
"Do you understand the language of
flowers, DIR. Crusty?"
DIR. Crusty ian old bachelor)-"No,
ma'am."
Widow don't know if yellow
means iealousy?"
Dr. Crusty-"No, ma'am. Yellow
means sr'-Tid-Bits
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

'Now, prisoner, this lady states
that you tried to run off with her.
What have you to say?"
''Yer Wuship, thought she was a
freak, and 1 was going to take her
back to the museum. 1 didn't want
her. Pick -Me-Up.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
Beauty Is Bio cd Deem.

Clean blood means clean skin No beauty
without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathartic clean
your blood and keep it clean, by stirring up
the lazy liver and driving all impurities
from the body Begin to day to banish
pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads. and that
carets,-beauty for 10 cents. All druggists,
satisfaction guaranteed. l C. 20c, 25c SOC.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

Mrs. Huntley-''It must have been
annoying to have had to appear in
court. What did you do when they
asked you to give your age?"
Mrs. Dustleigh-"Why, L gave it,
of course, thirty-one.
"My goodnessl And they didn't
fine you for contempt?"-Chicago
News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

every morning on the way to
school," said the little miss, "the
boys catch me and kiss me-"
"Why don't you run away from
them?" asked her father.
"Because," replied the little edi-
tion of Eve, "maybe they won't chase
NE. Chicago Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

"Florinda, if we should e!ope would
your father pursue us?"
"No, l think he would move so we
couldn't find him when We got ready
to come back. - Chicago Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
A Clever Woman.

"There is young woman who
makes little things count"
'How does she do it?"
"Teaches mathematics in the pub
lie school. ."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
Misunderstood.

"She told me she admired my great
simplicity of speech when L proposed
to her."
"Well, was that what made you
mad?"
Eyes; aud Ireminded her that when
she accepted me she talked just as sim
pie as L did. Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

The mining laws of the republic OF
Mexico insure the prospector full pro-
lection and enjoyment of anything
valuable he may find.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

An Iowa physician not LONG ago had
under treatment boy suffering from
what seemed to be typhoid. 1t was
found subsequently that the boy had
swallowed several lemon seeds. which
had remained in the almentary duct
two weeks and had sprouted fully one
eighth of an inch long.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
DeyotionaIhva

In many parts of Germany 1t is be-
lleved that oxen fall on their knees In
the stalls at the moment of Christ's
nativity.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
ice, &c. If G. G. c. fail, druggists refund money
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

A first-class locomotive carries from
3 to 5 tons Of coal and from 1000 to
5000 gallons of water
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
fethlng, sottens the gums, reduces in iamma-
don, aiiays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. a bottla
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
Don't Tobacco Spit and smoks Your Life Away

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life. nerve and vigor take No-TO-
Bac. the wonder-w worker, that makes weak
men strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure
guaranteed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

The London Fire Brigade is called
out more frequently on Saturday than
or any other day in the week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

No-To-Bac for FIFTY Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, 81 All druggists
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

There are 1000 submarine cables in
use all over the world, which have cost
about $100, 100000
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

Sandwich. in Kent, was once a sea-
port. though it is now two miles from
the shore.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

Italy Produces more win- than any
country in Europe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25
To Cure A Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets. An
Druggists refund money fit fails to cure. 200.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-08-25

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c rejo.
1fC. c. @. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-27
THE RESPONSIBILITY.

Lot there b no illusions AS to the
meaning OF intervention in Cuba. 1t is
not to avenge the Maine. That could
doubtless be done in q single battle. 1t
- not merely to expel the Spaniards
from the western hemisphere, in which
their whole history has been 90 discred-
liable. That could be done with little
dii1iculty. It 10 not merely to carry re-
lief to q few surviving reconcentrados.
That would be comparatively trifiing
task. No, but after these things are
done will come tho real task, the great
responsibility. It is that to which this
nation and its government must now
look forward with q seriousness befitting
tho subject.
For the moment when Intervention
passes from proposal to action the Uni
ted States will be morally responsible
for the government OF Cuba. That is
the supreme consideration Of the whole
case. In no circumstance would it be a
light responsibility to assume. There
are more than q million people in Cuba,
after oil the hundreds Of thousands de-
stroyed by Weyler's determination pol
icy. They are aliens to ms in race and
culture. They are turbulent and pas
sionate. They are ignorant OF even the
rudiments of self-government. For
many years they have been in state Of
chronic revolt against the only govern
meut they have had. And now this
country proposes to take them in hand.
reduce them to order-and stand spOn-
sor to the world for their permanent
good behavior. 1t does that, and must
do it, IL it intervenes at all, because
without such assumption OF responsible
ity Intervention would be a blunder and
q crime.
1t is not q responsibility to be lightly
or thoughtlessly assumed. Neither is it
one to be shirked.-New York Tribune.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-27
PoEr ALIENS TRIBUTE.

William Allen. radical member Of Parliamsnt
from Gafeahead, an ardent advocate Of an AnS3o.
Amca lean alliarea. whose songs arc wildly
known and popular among voskinsmen in II
North Of ENGLAND. has writtsa the following
sympathetic yerses entitled John Ball and On
Gle Ssm:"
John Bull had once little bog, who ran away
from home.
The hardy fsllow, full Of joy. loved in the wesa
to roam.
He had the daring Of his sire;
He had his genius to<.;
Ans. thoogh he passed through storms of fire,
Ee aye the stronger grew.
Fighting little Sam, plucky little Sam,
A world to he for mankind free,
Saw pushing little Sam.
John Bull once tried to stop his growth,
Hut Sam hit ont at once;
So poor old John for peace was lnafh
And ceased the youth to bounce.
To manhood's lusty force and vim
He grow at freedom's call,
And millions went to wosship him,
50 he made room for all.
Mighty Uncle Sam; glorious Uncle Gam;
From sea to ssa, great. brave and free.
Spread dauntlees Uncle Sam.
John Bull. with proud and loving heart.
This message 70 him sends:
Dear Sam. of ms you arc part.
We must. We shall be friends.
United we'll dare wars alarms.
Shake i,snds. nly Sam.
HurraL: Come. all the world in arms;
We will not care d-n.''
The Union Jack ~ John.
The Stars ant Stripes Of Sam.
Shall rulers b. On land and sea.
Three cheers for John and Sam.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-27

THERE should b men suflcisnt In The
regular army to do police duty for The
country in times oe peace. but let the
main part Of thssvork in such war ~
il now At hand b done by the ordinary
citizen-soldier who volunteers Tor duty.
There y no function ofmankind in which
the term liberty hes not . true and
proper meaning, and there 10 no place
where it u moro becoming and indeed
necessary than in the army. In our late
war this fact va clearly demonstrated
time and again.