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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Should you desire information re-
garding California, Arizona, Texas or
Mexico, and the long limit, low rate,
round-trip tickets, sold to principal
points, the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased, or re-
garding one way first and second-class
rates, through sleeping car lines,
frst-class and tourist, call upon or ad-
dress w. G. Neimyer, GenI Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co., 238
Clark St, Chicago; W. H. Conner,
Com1 Agent, Chamber Commerce
Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio, or W. J. Berg,
Trav. Pass. Agt., 220 Ellicott So, Buff
falo, n. Y.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

In the little town of Nasso, in Swe-
den, the firemen happen to be women,
however paradoxical that sounds. The
place is only little village, and four
enormous tubs constitute the water
works" One hundred and fifty women
make up the fire department and one
of their duties consists in always keep
ing the tubs filled with water. The
women are fine workers, it is said. and
know how to handle a fire with "a
little confusion as possible.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway is now running solid trains
OF palace sleeping cars, dining cars
Serving meals a la carte) and first
class day coaches, through from Chi
cago to Calumet, Houghton, Hancock
and other points in the Copper country
without change of cars, with direct
connection for Marquette, Negaunee,
1shpeming, etc, and passengers from
the East, South and Southwest will
find this a most desirable route.
All coupon ticket agents sell tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
An Anol.n. CITY CeremGay.

The ancient ceremony of paying q
certain number of horseshoes and
nails and the cutting of some faggots
as quit rents to her majesty for certain
lands held by the corporation of Lon
don from the crown, will take place
this morning, before the queens re-
membrancer, in one Of the registrars
rooms at the royal courts of Justice
London News:
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cRauot be cured by Hail.
Catarrh Cure
F. J. CHENEY s. 90, Props, Toledo o.
We the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm
West s. Truax Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
O.: Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood ana mucous surfaces
of the system Testimonials sent free Price
15c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
FIzhtlnxly Rebuked.

The colored regulars OF the Philip
pines appear to be as quick at repartee
as they are to obey orders. 4 black
sergeant who was hailed by a breezy
western volunteer, We'll, mig, what
are you going to do here?" replied.
Were going to take up the white
mans burden, suppose" and the con-
versation drifted into other channels.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
The Cause of Chapped Hands.

Much of the discomfort experienced
from chapped hands in cold weather is
due to washing with inferior soap, the
ingredients being poisonous to the
skin. It is therefore important to have
pure soap If warm rain water and
Ivory soap are used in washing the
hands, they will be smooth and white
at all seasons. ELIZA r. PARKER.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Houses Ia Holland

There are many small houses in HoI.
land, and to economic space many OF
the tables are made to close or to turn
up against the side Of the wall. The
right side or top of the table is turned
to the wall and the under side, being
out, is inlaid and ornamented as well
as the other.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
The Typewriter Invention.

statistician has proven that the in
ventiOn of the typewriter has given
employment to 100000 people, but he
fails to state how many cases of weak
stomachs it has induced All people
of sedentary occupation need Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. 1t helps nature to
bear the strain which ensues from con.
finement.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

At the time of her death, MdIle Bon
heur had six wild horses, seven wild
goats, a dozen stays. many dogs and
a monkey. These are in the park OF
the chateau. At times she had q veri-
table Noah's ark She was an early
riser, and attributed part OF her sue
cess to painting the animals before the
heat OF the day made them restive.-
Our Dumb Animals.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Lead And zinc Near St. Louis.

st. Louis, Dec 14-Lead and zinc
have been discovered in the vicinity of
Centaur. ST. Louis county, about forty
miles from this city, and preparations
have been completed to mine if on a
large scale. Two hundred acres of
land on which mineral has been found
has been purchased by st. Louis firms
The ore is said to be very rich.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Supreme Courts Decision is ES,ou,
Confirmed by the Senate,

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
has confirmed the following nominal
tions of postmasters:
Kansas. A. Carpenter, Council
Grove; J. Fl. Downing, Hays; c. Hutch
n son, Wilson; NJ. E. Long, BeIleville;
J. E. Stone, Burton; A. NJ Wasser.
Girard; F. j. Brettle, Ellis; J. B. Bower,
Baxter Springs; q. C. Achenbach,
Clay Center.
A number of census supervisors also
were confirmed.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Wounded Brought In.

London, Dec. 1.-THE war Office has
received the following dispatch from
from General Forstier-Walker:
Cape Town.-Methuen wires that
General Wauchope was killed in &C
ton"
Orange River.-Three hundred and
twenty wounded men have arrived
here from Modder river.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
AWAY sunday somewhers.

In some part Of the world each day
OF the week has served as a day OF
Sunday among Christians. Monday
with the Greeks, Tuesday with the
Perslans, Wednesday with the Assy-
rians, Thursday with the Egyptians,
Friday with the Turks and Saturday
with the Hebrews.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

OF the Lake Shore Book of Trains is
something entirely out of the ordinary
in the way of railroad literature and
will be of interest to all. Copy will be
sent to any address on receipt Of 2-cent
stamp.-F. NJ. Byron, G. W. A, Chi
cago; A. ]. Smith, G. P. A, Cleve-
land.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

THE PIeasantes:. most powerful, effective
and never failing REMEDY for
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Read tbe Advertisement..

You viii enjoy this publication much
better if you will get in the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
Users are reliable and send what they
advertise
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Wedding Rinca.

The ancient supposition that a vein
led direct from the fourth finger to the
heart, and the fact that this finger is
used Lees ian any other, the ring be-
ing thereby less liable to receive in
jury, were doubtless the root of the old
custom Of placing the wedding ring
upon the fourth finger of the left hand.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
wonders OF the Locomotive.

The story of the locomotive sounds
simple in the recital. The wonder Of
the thing comes into view only when
one reflects On the speed and nicely
with which cumbrous parts are made
to do their duty. The piston and con-
Meeting bar of a modern locomotive
weigh some 500 pounds. When the
speed is sixty miles an hour these
parts travel back and forth five times
in a second.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

The onion was worshiped by the an
cient Egyptians. The cauliflower Is a
patrician among vegetables and was
taken from its Cyprus home to Italy
and England in the reign OF Elizabeth.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
nn..n nt Portnra1. n. y.

The queen of Portugal has begun the
study of medicine as hobby, has
taken her degree of NJ D., and is now
the chief physician of her consoIt, her.
self and her children.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
another Electrical Town.

Another electrical town is to be built
on the Winooski river, Vermont. where
a thirty-foot head can DO had. The
engineers say 1t IS an ideal place.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
If You Use Plug Tobacco

You should read the Star Plug Tobacco
advertisement in this paper. They make
the most attractive offer ever made for the
return of their Tin Tags
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Probably a girl could never explain
just why she jumps up and down SO at
a football game.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Nezro Formulation of BaitImore.

Baltimore is said to contain the
largest negro population of any city in
the world. The coming census is ex-
pected to show at least 125. 600.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

A man may not be a liar and yet oc-
casionally distort the truth.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Poverty would soon be an unknown
quantity if men could dispose of their
experience at cost.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Many a man who poses as the archi
tect of his own fortune has to plan q
large addition for his son in-Iaw.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

What glorious world this would be
If the iceman would only deliver oppor-
tunities at our doors.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
wanted:-2,OOO,OOO

wanted:-2, 100000 Jack Rabbit Skins.
Skins good until March list. Highest price paid
for all furs. For information how skin and handle
them address CHAS. PAYNE,
P. o. Box 913, Wichita, Kansas.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

A contortionist may be completely
wrapped up in himself without being
conceited.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

No man should pose as theorist un-
less he has implicit confidence in his
imagination.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been q
family medicine with US since 1861. r,
Madison, 24O9 42d Ave Chicago, Ill.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Aberdeen-Angus Sell High.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE record for
highest prices on beef cattle since June,
1882, was broken on the Chicago mark
ct. One carload consisting of seventeen
head of Aberdeen-Angus two-year old
cattle, was sold to one of the local
packers for $s.25 per hundred, while
another lot of the same style cattle was
sold for So. SO per hundred. These prices
have not been equalled since 1882, when
beef cattle reached the highest point
for twenty years previous to that time.
Supreme Courts Decision is Enough.
Washington, Dec III do not see
the necessity of any legislation addi-
tional to the existing statute on the
trust question" said Representative
Grosvenor of Ohio. 1.-The supreme
courts decision in the Addyston pipe
case shows that the Sherman anti
trust law goes as far as the federal
authority can go in restraining trusts,
combines and monopolies."
General Grosvenor is recognized as
the Administrations mouthpiece in
the house of representatives
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Some mems motto seems to be: IF
at first you don't get rich-fail, fail
again"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURI

About the time you break in pair
of new shoes they begin to break out.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Reversible weather is usually due to
slippery sidewalks.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Even lazy man will hurry when a
train stops only ten minutes for re-
freshments.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Women Fire Fighters in Sweden.

To the world al large it matters veay
little what you do or what you don't.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
HoUa Tni6Y

An individual who tries to please
everybody pleases nobody.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Selishness is the only thing that
stands between some people and happi-
ness
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Some people do so much worrying
that they haven't time for anything
else
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
THE christmas ISsUE

The judge often gets a mans mis-
deeds down to a fine point
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Be sure you are right then hold the
stakes while the other fellows do the
betting.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets remove
the cause that produces La Grippe. Z. "
Groves signature is on each bCx- sc.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Every man should keep dog-if for
nothing else than to try his funny
stories on.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELESs
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine IL
a tasteless form No cure-no pay. Price, sec
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Puerto Rico.

Patent leather shoes never remain as
black as they were painted.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

A thinking cap is not becoming to
the head of every man.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Jowett.s Ic1tIneuisher.

1t spolls the effect when a man gets
angry during a religious argument.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23

Don't count your poultry until they
get big enough to get away from the
cat
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
Winter Tours.

Don't gouge other people while
carving out your fortune.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
worshipine the rearful Onion.

Quackery in medicine is foul prac
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-12-23
HIlIe. Ronhear,s Ark.

a vain man has but little to be
proud of.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-12
Purifying Sour Soils.

The value of lime in purifying sour
soils is such rs to make its general use
very necessary. Lime is not fertil-
izer in the strict sense of the word,
but in connection with manure it is
often absolutely essential to the fer
tilizing of the soil. Land gets sour
from one cause and another, and some
soils actually get manure sick" It
is possible to so feed the soil that it
gets indigestion. and the more that is
piled on it the less it seems to pro-
duce. have seen soils so rich that
they could not produce more than very
small crops. They were manure sick
and sour.
1t is at this stage that lime comes
in to correct matters. A top dressing
of lime on such soil will do more
good than thousand dollars worth
of commercial fertilizers. 1t is posi-
BILE to raise abundant crops for several
years in succession ON such soils by
simply giving them top dressing of
lime every year. 1t is owing to this
that some farmers have gathered the
impression that lime is good fertil.
iLcr. Lie hctiou VI tue line was DOB
to furnish any plant TODD, but simply
to correct the acidity of the soil, SO
that the abundance of fertility could
be taken up by the crops.
Lime is good sometimes to kill GER
tain germs which multiply in the soil.
Thus, the bacteria which causes club
root in cabbage will be killed if the
land is dressed in the spring with
lime. 1t has beL eficial effects in other
ways, too. 1t tends to loosen and dis
integrate the texture of the soil, SC
that the drainage is better and the
mechanical condition of the soil is i'm
proved so that the roots of the plants
can extend downward for water and
food.
Lime is of value on the manure pile
at times. Mixed in with the manure
it will tend to sweeten it, and it will
enter the soil in conjunction with the
fertilizer to perform its work there.
Where heavy dressing of manure has
caused the potato scab in these tubers.
it is wise either to dress the land with
lime, or to mix lime with manure just
before applying it.-A. b. Barrett, in
American Cultivator.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-12
HIS OLD YELLOW ALMANAC.

I left the farm when mother died, and
changed my place OF dwellin'
To daughter Susie's stylish house, right
in the city street,
And there was then, before 1 came, that
sort OF scared me telln'
How l would fnd the town-folks' ways
so difficult to meet.
They said I'd have no comfort In the rust
lin fXed-up throng,
And I'd have to wear stiff collars every
weekday right along.
I find I take to city ways just like a duck
to water.
I like the racket and the noise, and never
tire OF shows;
And there's no oad OF comfort in the man
sion of my daughter,
And everything is right at hand, and
money freely aows;
And hired help IS all about, just listenin'
for my call,
But Il miss tho yellow almanac off my
kitchen wall.
The house is full of calendars from attic to
cellar;
They're painted in all colors, and are
fancy-lilie to see.
But just in this particular I'm not modern
feller,
And the yellow-covered almanac is good
enough for me;
I'm used to it, I've seen it round from boy-
hood to old age,
And I rather like the jokin' at the bottom
of each page.
| like the way the rs" stood out to show
the weeks beginnin'
(In these new-fcngled calendars the days
seemed sort OF mixed),
And the man upon the cover, though he
wasn't exactly winnln'
With lungs and liver all exposed, still
showing how we are fixed;
And the letters, credentials that was writ
to Mr.. Aver,
I've often, on a roiny day, found readin
very fair.
I tried to find one recently; there want
one in the city.
They toted out great calendars In every
sort OF style;
l looked at 'em in cold disdain, and an
swered 'em in pity:
"Pd rather have my almanac than all
that costly pile"
And, though | take to city life, I'm lone
some, after all,
For that old yellow almanac upon my
kitchen wall.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, in the Century.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-12

The United States is the only great
nation in the world whose postoffice
does not pay profit to the Govern
ment. In 1896 the total receipts of
the postal service from all sources
were less than $S3, 200, 600; the total
expenditures were over $94, 900, 900.
The deficiency was in excess of $11,-
100000. The chief reason for the
deficiency is the liberal attitude taken
by the nation toward second-class
matter. But as this is construed as
an educative power, the deficiency
may be justified. Many students of
political questions declare there is no
reason why the Postal Department,
serving the needs of the people,
should be expected to pay, any more
than should other branches OF the
service.
The immense domain of the United
States is factor that makes this
invidious comparison in expense with
other nations unjust. Uncle Sam
carries letters for two cents over an
area larger than all Europe. Great
Britain's postoffice pays over S13, ,000,-
900 year, but England, Ireland,
Scotland and Wales could fit into one
of our States-New Mexico. Germany
makes nearly $6, 900, 900, but the en-
pire is only three-quarters the size of
Texas. The profit of the French
postoffice is nearly $40, 900, 600; Uncle
Sam could surpass this if he could re.
duce his domain to his two States.
Arizona and Wyoming. Italy comes
out about even by carrying the mails
poorly into o nation the size of Mon
tana. Considering the immensity of
the amount OF mail carried, the magnif
icence of the distances and the COM
parative smallness of the force, the
showing of the postal service of Amer
lea is marvellous. us.--Philadelphia Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-12
Peach Culture.

If we expect to be successful in cul-
tivating peaches we must give the
trees the very best attention that
modern experience has taught us, to
produce the most practical results.
There is good deal OF unsatisfactory
advice given to Che farmers in one way
or another. I do not think that any
one would wilfully publish anything
for the purpose of unloading those
engaged in agriculture; but too many
give vent to half-formed ideas, or to
conclusions too hastily reached. 1t is
a common failing to draw sweeping
conclusions from few facts, and
therein is our greatest danger in ac-
cepting the advice of others. Never
theless, we cannot discard all advice,
but simply try to select from the chaff
the wheat that will be of value to us,
and then to use our common sense in
the matter.
There are many things about peach
culture that we are still uncertain
about. 1t is conjectural yet, ana eau
ton must be used in accepting the adj
vice of any one who attempts to settle
these important questions from few
facts. But, on the other hand, there
is SO much known and repeatedly
proved, and yet not practised by those
who enter into the work, that con-
stant repetition OF the facts seems nec-
essary. 1t is hard to account for this,
except upon the theory that there is
O large class who are SO conservative
that they will not accept anything un-
less it is covered with the moss of
ages.
In caring for peach orchards, culti-
vation, fertilization and pruning must
be considered. No peach orchard can
be made profitable without good cul-
ture being given to it. Cultivation of
the soil has an important bearing on
the time OF maturing of the fruits. The
maturity of the trees can be postponed
by giving shallow cultivation. Early
maturity Of the peach trees means an
early death, and it does not pay. Yet
certain varieties hasten to their early
destruction IN this way unless checked.
Even after bearing the trees need cul-
tivation. This should go on until
August. Shallow plowing and pulver-
izing with the harrow will always BEN
eft the trees.
Soil fertilizers of some kind must
be added every season. The trees are
taking from the soil certain elements
that must be supplied artifcially.
Wood ashes stand first for this, but
some soils will do just as good if fer
tilted with stable manure. Lime and
potash are necessary for the peach
soil, and they should be supplied in
some form. An application of caustic
potash solution to the trunks of the
trees should be made after the fruit
has set, that is, from the first to the
middle Of June. Pruning and thin
ming in their season should be at
tended to also.-James s. Wilson, in
American Cultivator.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-12
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CoInrs In lake Water.

The lake of Geneva, at the western
end of Switzerland, is blue, while of
the lake of Constance, at the eastern
end of Switzerland, is green. Blueness
implies purity, since the natural color
of water is blue. A green lake has its
water slightly clouded with impurities,
which may be exceedingly fine parti-
cles, separately invisible. Prof, Spring
Of tie university of Liege says green
lakes sometimes become absolutely
colorless for time, and he has found
that this suden change OF hue is due to
tne washing into the lakes of mud
colored red by oxide of iron. Red is
complementary to green, and the result
Of the mixture is that the green color
OF the water becomes for the time be-
ing neutralized
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-06-12

The state of Nebraska has marked
mn epoch in its history by repeating
the state bounty law on tree-planting,
passed only twenty years ago. In the
interval Nebraska has been trans
formed from desert to a garden, and
the necessity for timber cultivation
no longer exists. The course of this
western state in this matter is in
marked contrast with the policy which
in the state of New York has permitted
wholesale forest destruction. A tree
less state is necessarily desert, and
New York caa afford to learn a lesson
from Nebraska.