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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11
HARDWOOD SAWDUSTs,
The Fine Dusts Used For Various Special
Purposes-Fine Sawdusts Exported,

Inc flne Dusts Used For various Special
Purposes-Fine sawdusts Exported.
The fine sawdust of hard woods.
that which is produced in saving
veneers, is used for variety of
special purposes; fine mahogany saw
dust, for instance, being extensively
used in cleaning furs. There are
sold fifteen or twenty different varie-
ties OF fine sawdust from as many diff.
ferent kinds of hard woods, these be-
ing gathered from the various mills.
While fine mahogany is the scwdlst
most largely used in cleaning furs,
various other kinds are also employed
for that purpose. The use Of box
wood sawdust for cleaning iewelry is
traditional. Boxwood sawdust is also
used IN polishing silver. Some saw
dusts are used in marquetry work.
Some are used in making pressed
mouldings and ornaments. Sandal
wood sawdnst Is used in scent bags.
y The production of coarse sawdust
of various hard woods, such as oak
and maple, is greater than the de-
mand for them; such sawdusts may
be burned in the mills where they are
produced. Coarse mahogany sawdust
may be sold for commonplace uses, or
employed as fuel where it is made;
but for the fine sawdusts of all the
hard woods there is more or less de-
mand; for many of them there is a
ready market. The most costly of
fine hardwood sawdust is lockwood,
of which the supply is less than the
demand.
Fine hardwood sawdusts are shipped
from this city to various parts of the
United States; they are exported in
considerable quantities to Canada and
some are sent to Englnnd.-Su
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

trying to hit them; his hope was to
keep them crawling or lying, so that
they would not rise and see what was
coming. There they lay very fiat, and
moving with extreme caution until
Sally cried out: ''Walter, they've
turned back! No, they're galloping
away! They know, now!"
"Oh, see them run!" cried Walter,
as at that moment the three crawling
indians sprang to their feet, made a
dash for their ponies. and rode Of
helter-s -skelter.
They had reason. Three angry,
yell-armed white men We're within
half mile Of them, and riding on like
mad. Wenad arrived in time.
"Qh, father" said Sally to me, as
lifted her up out of the water and
kissed her, ooh, father, I'm SO glad
you came in time! Walter would
have had to shoot those Indians, and
I don't believe I should have felt
happy again if he had. ."-Youth's
Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11
don't. Between the two evils, ad.
yisa Won to see the old mnn'

don't. Between the two evils, I ad.
wise you to see the old man..
$50 Mclean went to see the Ad.
miral. He found him on the quarter
deck of the Olympia, and told him the
story.
Young man. replied Admiral
Dewey, when you came here to di5-
turb me was just rejecting on the
vast responsibilities that rest on my
shoulders. I look at the lights of
yonder beautiful city, and shudder
to think of the countless precious lives
that would be lost were 1 to turn my
guns on its walls. How TERRIBLE
"'But, SIR interrupted Mclean,
what am I to do with those thirty-one
SACKS Of spuds?'
''Confound your spudsr roared
Dewey.
"'Yes, sir; Of course, SIR STAN.
mered Mclean, preparing to retreat.
"'But, say, Mclean called the
Admiral, lowering his voice to
whisper. do you suppose those Dutch
are as hungry for something fresh to
eat as we are?'
"That night Mclean delivered the
thirty-one sacks of potatoes to the
German Admiral. The next day the
German Admiral sent a note of thanks
to Admiral Dewey, and thus hostilities
were averted,"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11
FRANKS OF NAVAL CADETS.
An Amusing Encounter Between Captain
Clark and Captain Cook.

An Amusing Encounter Between Captain
Clark and Captain Cook.
When the famous Captain Mahau
was lieutenant and one of the offices
of the Naval Academy at Annapolis,
it became his duty one evening to
award several demerits to Cadet
Clark, now or recently captain of the
battleship Oregon. The circumstances
were such that Clark felt that he had
some reason for grievance against his
roommate, now Captain Cook of the
cruiser Brooklyn, who had escaped
his demerits by being found in bed,
where both should have been at the
time. So Clark bided his time to pay
Cook of, and soon the opportunity
came.
Two days in the week was known
at the academy as pie-days, because
pies of oil varieties and in great abun-
dance then glorified the dinner-table,
although there were never enough to
satisfy the cadets.
One day at dinner Clark saw Cook,
after giving stealthy look around
the table, pull a sweet-potato pie to-
ward him, and slide it deftly off the
cloth into the recesses of his jacket.
With another look around at the faces
of his companions, who seemed to be
all satisfactorily engrossed with their
plates. he carefully buttoned his jacket
over the prize, which required tender
handling, and went on eating his din
her.
AS they mar ched out of the mess
hall, Clark, in the rank behind Cook,
leaned forward and whispered, "Say,
how about finishing that wrestling
match we were having the other day?"
Cook shook his head in emphatic
negation, but as the ranks broke up
in the outer hall, Clark, disregarding
his friend frantic winks, frowns and
attempts to back away, grasped and
girt him with both arms.
"Here! Stop! Waitl Hold on,
confound you, hold on" implored the
victim, wriggling in the grasp of his
tormentor, who did hold on harder
than ever.
Then soft yellow substance came
creeping over the top of Cooks col
lar, oozed from the breast of his
jacket, and into fringe at the bot
tom. With wrench, he shook him
self free from Clark's arms, tore open
his jacket, and exposed the mashed
and crumbled remains of the sweet
potato pie.
'You inspired IDIOT" said he, more
in sorrow than in anger. ''See what
you've done! Why, 1 was going to
give you half of itr'-Youth's Com
panion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11
Guest Room Toothpowtier.

Passenger Traffic Manager McCor-
mick, cf the Big Four, tells of friend
of his who was visiting some relatives.
He was given the spare room and slept
well. In the morning, desiring to
clean his teeth, he looked through his
valise for his tooth brush and box of
tooth powder. He found the brush,
but had come away from home with
out the powder. Looking about he
discovered snail jar on tho mantel.
He opened it and saw it contained a
grayish powder. "Here is some tooth
POWDER" said he, and wetting his
tooth brush he dipped it into the
powder and gave his teeth q good
scrubbing. When he went down
stairs to breakfast he said to his
hostess:
"You must excuse me for taking
the liberty, but as came away from
home without my tooth powder used
some of that you have in the little jar
on the mantel in my room"
"Why, Charley" said the hostess,
'that isn't tooth powder in that jar /;
it's Aunt AIMS ashes. ."-Cincinnati
Inquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Pride goeth before woman's call.
A woman must love somebody, if it
is only the skeleton in the closet.
The most kissable girls are the kind
that are good at pretending they
hate it.
There is some excuse for the babies
to talk that way; they don't know any
better.
The man who won't play second
fiddle as often as not can't play any
fiddle at all.
Next to his wife, aman's views about
other women are the best test of her
taste.
Probably if the women weren't al.
lowed to cry at weddings they would
laugh at funerals.
If q man knew that his best friend
did the things that he does he would
cut his acquaintance.
There are two women in every mans
life; the one he married and the one
he thinks he might have.
When a girl is in love she can never
quite believe that any married people
can possibly know just how she feels.
Women are all right as long as they
have plenty of clothes and their own
way; man is all right as long as he
has plenty to eat.
The truest love woman gives man
is the same kind which she gives to Il
child, and to give him this she must
see weakness in him.
The proportion of men who tall their
wives oil about their business is about
as great as the proportion of women
who don't tell their husbands all about
their home trials. New York Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

Another practical joker has come b,
grief. At Red Bank, n. j., the other
day man tried to scare a friend by
playing ghost, and was dangerously
shot He was more fortunate than
the western practical joker, who played
highwaymNn to scare friend and wa,
killed. Joking has certain limitations
which devotees of the merry art OF
jesting will do we'll to study.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

The Worcester Gazette observes:
"lt is proof Of the rapid progress of
events the last twelve months to re-
feet with what incredibly a prophecy
would have been received in February
1898, that in years time American
regulars and volunteers would be en-
gagged in hostiities with the Philippine
Islanders. Hardly one man in hun
dred knew what the Philippine Islands
Were, and it is 70 be doubted if one
in thousand knew anything about
them."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

Extremely interesting are some of
the facts about the present status of
public schools in Massachusetts, as set
forth in the 62d annual report Of the
state board Of education There has
been an increase of about II, 900 in
attendance and of $50 in teaching
force. 1t is shown that III towns APP
point their teachers under the tenure
of Office act to serve practically during
good behavior. A new law has been
enacted, requiring eight months of
school, but only At towns will have to
change because of the law. The cost
for each child in the state between
five and fifteen, including text, books,
supervision and sundries is S2l.64;
for each child in the average member
ship of the schools S25.22. Last year s
increase in the number of teachers who
have attended normal schools was 1876 !;
in tie number of normal graduates,
322. 1t cost the state for transporta-
tion of pupils last year $l23, O32. IL
an amount very gladly paid, because of
the increased efficiency of the consoli-
dated system.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11
EBB-TlDE.

A sodden reach Of wide and wind-swept Iea
sky of shattered steel that pals the sight,
And one long shaft Of sun that seems to write
Vast letters slowly on slate of sea-
The dreary wall Of gulls that skim the crest
OF sullen breakers sliding in to land,
A world grown empty full of vague unrest,
And shadow-shapes that stride the sand.
The gray beach wdens. Foot by foot appear
Strange forms of wreckage creeping from the wares
Like ghosts that steal in silence from their graves
To watch beside the death-bed OF the year;
Poor shattered shapes of ships that stood out
Ful-freighted to the far horizons sweep
To music OF the CHEEKY saor-shout
OF men who sought the wonders Of the deepl
Poor shattered shipsi Their gallant cruising DER,
Their cargoes coral crusted leagues below,
They rise, unnamed unnumbered, from the sloI
Recession of the ebb along the shore.
The hckle tide that bore them bravely then
Berays their shame and nakedness to be-
Mute witness to the litteness of men
Who battle with the sovereignty OF sea-
For me, we'll, alone upon the dune
There sinks q tide that strips tie beaches bare,
And leaves bat grim unsighty wreckace where
The broodinS skies make mockery OF noon
All, dear that hopes, like tides, should epb away.
Unmasking on the naked shore Of love
Flotsam and jetsam of q happier day
Dreams wrecked, and all tho emptiness thereon
Guy Wetmore Carryl, in Harper's Ma
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

The recent meeting of the Quebec
fruit-growers in Montreal attracted
some little attention to the present
situation OF that very important
branch OF th4 farming industry.
While the farms in sections carable of
reach-rGising bring the highest prices
in the whole Dominion, no. infre-
quentiy the sale price OF asingle crop
will suffice to repay the purchase
money. Excellent returns were also
made in former years by such farmers
as grew strawberries, raspberries and
the like, and the natural result has
been what is called 'oyerproduction. "
The result has been that farms once
considered worth nine or ten thousand
dollars because Of their special capac.
ity for fruit-growing have sold in the
last few years for six and seven thou
sand or even less, and there is now O
decided tendency to abandon fruit
growing, or, at the very least, to
abase the interest formerly shown.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

The average distance of discovery Of
a torpedo boat by the searchlight from
a battleship has been calculated to be
7S1 yards, and the greatest distance
1000 yards. Thus, taken the distance
at which the torpedo can be fred
with effect at 500 yards, 1t will be gen.
orally found that torpedo boat will
have to cross about 800 yards under
fire from the ship she is attacking,
and it will take the little craft about
half minute to do this.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11
England's Meat supply.

The extent of the foreign trade in
refrigerating beef is shown by the fact
that Great Britain imported in 1898
this meat to the amount of $40, ,000,-
900. Probably it all came from Amer
ica and Australia. The trade has
amounted to more than $25, 900, 900
yearly since 1896. The dependence
of Great Britain on other nations for
her food supply is shown as the valu-
alton OF food imports of all kinds in
1898.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

A forcible illustration of Great
Britain's supremacy in the ocean car.
rying trade is shown in the CONNER
cial sta istics of China for 1897. In
that year, of all the ships entering the
nineteen treaty ports of the empire
20. 900 were English, while only 2l40
DIV the German flag and ia that OF
France
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

A man with penchant for compu-
taticn has calculated that when we are
at rest we consume 500 cubic inches O.:
air minute. II we walk at the rate
of one mile an hour we use 800, two
miles 1000, three miles 1,600. four
miles, $500. If we start out and run
six miles an hour we consume 1000
cubic inches of air during every min
ute OF the time
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

''I find your political terms very
puzzling," remarked the foreigner
who was trying to gather material for
book on American institutions.
"For example, to rotate means to
move in circle. A ring also means
o circle. Now 1 am told that when q
ring controls your offices they don't
rotate any more. Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

The supreme court of Kentucky de-
cided in case bro aght by a black
listed employo against railroad
company, that "whoever wrongfully
prevents man from pursuing his oc-
cupation inficts an actionable injury"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11
Wal. TER'S FIGHT WITH INDIANS,
BY SIDFORD F. HAMP.

I the time I was
foreman for Mason
& Jevons, wool
growers-so said
the old managing
d ire C tor of q
famous ranch COM
pany--young Wal
ter Mason came
West for his first
visit. He was o
pale boy of fifteen,
nephew t o t h @
senior partner, and
sent from his home
in the East, under,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

Tired Treadwell-Wot do you tink O,
dis scheme to make Dewey a full ad.
miral? Sloppy Simpkins-say, dere's
a man wot not'n ain't to good fer. If
I had me way I'd even have dem fur
nish him wit what he'll need to g,.
over It next morning.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-11

Male all nlen,y orders, checks, etc, payable
10 the Tribune Printing Company, limited
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-04
THE DANGERS OF OUR TASK

! The task of managing colonies out
side the continental limits of the United
States is exposed to two dangers Of an
opposite character says the Hon. A
Lawrence Lowell in the February At
lantic One is that of attempting to
apply theories of government where
they are applicable; the other, that of
taking a selfish view of the relation.
We must reject all a priori political
dogmas and avoid premature expert
ments in democracy, and at the same
time we must not allow the colonies
to be considered mere market for our
goods, a lucrative opening for COM
mercial monopoly or a happy hunting
ground for politicians. The success or
failure of our dependencies does not
affect them alone, or the Americans
who trade or dwell there 1t will react
powerfully upon us, and that Is the
reason why colonial expansion fills
many people with alarm. Rome APP
pointed her provincial governors for
short periods on political grounds, and
the result was that they looked upon
the office as a means Of personal profit.
The republic could not stand the strain.
1t fell and the emperors rose upon its
ruins. England governs her colonies by
means of permanent corps of trained
administrators, independent of party,
and they contributed to her greatness
without endangering her Institutions
Atlantic.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-04
W4LLINGFORD.

The seventh annual promenade con-
armory last evening proved to be, as
was expected it would, the society
event of the season. Although the un-
| pleasant weather somewhat interfered
with the attendance. There was a
goodly number Of dancers on the florr.
The armory was elegantly decorated,
the club colors, yellow and blue, being
predominant There were many hand
somely attired ladies present and
the members Of the Ramblers'
club and their many friends were not
behind the times in their makeup, con-
sisting of the customary dress suits. The
affair was a decided success in every
way and reflects much credit upon the
able committee who worked hard to
bring about the result.
Yesterdays recorded real estate trans
fers: David and Jennie Fender to e. B.
Hart, land on Cherry street.
The sidewalks last evening were in a
terribly slippery condition and it was
dangerous navigating in all directions
Although there were many falls no Sc
rious accident was reported
AS usual, Uncle Toms Cabin" was
greeted by a large and appreciative
audience.
Henry L. Davis is in Boston for cou-
pie of days.
David Fender is again working at C.
Rogers & Brothers in Meriden.
Mrs. F. B. Hancock is home from
tcJ Na nd sir
fathers, Judge L. M. Hubbard
The nickel shop will start up on ten
hours next Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-04

Grand Rapids, Feb. 3.-After working
the wires nearly all day, Julian and
O'Rourke have settled the dispute over
the $4,000 check put up by Sharkey to
cover Fitzsimmons faith. The check is
to be changed to cash tomorrow and
all parties are to meet in Chicago or
New York next week to sign articles for
the fight, which is to be twenty five
rounds or more. winter to take all,
and to take place before the club Of
fering the best purse, barring the Lenox
club of New York.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-04
ScrofuIa

"From my youth l have always been
troubled with scrofula humor. l had an
ulcer break out on one OF my limbs. 1t
was very painful, but paid little atten-
ton to it and it continued to grow worse.
I was told must have something done
and went to hospital and was treated
as an out-patient. They told me it was
The Worst Ulcer
They had ever had to treat. went to
the hospital twice a week for three
months and still kept at my work, Ny
limb constantly grew worse and l was
told my only chance was to have my
limb amputated below my knee.
would not consent to this. Later
physician told me to give up work and
Get Some Clutches
And not use my foot at all. I gave up
my work, but hearing Hoods Sarsapa-
parilla recommended so highly, I re-
solved to give it q fair trial. Before I
had finished taking the first bottle 1
began to improve and as 1 continued
taLiug Hoods Sars2parilla the pains
gradually ceased and had better ap-
petite When had taken IL bottles was
Entirely Cured.
/ am now able to do as much work as
any of my neighbors. / always keep
Hoods Sarsaparilla in my house." CYRUS
G. UPHAM, Needham, Mass. ...
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-04

New York, New Haven and
Hartford r.. r..

| FOR NEW YORK-%4:O5, $3.50. xs.1o
xH;oo, $500, 1910. $3.50, 1886, x1O:3O a
m, "l2:OO, 1905, $3.50 (parlor car limit
ea), "l:35, 200, $3.50, 800, $500, %4:17.
4,so. 1910, 5:S5, $50, "7:1o, "s:1O, Sis.
Nbrldgeport accommodation 1910. Ok
p. m. Sundays-"4O5, $3.50, 800 a. M.
A4.oo, x6:15, *7:10, "S:1O, $50. 1910 y. M
FoR WASHINGTON via Harlem
l'lver-%l:O5, *11:5O p. m. (daily.)
,., noR BOSTON via Springfeld-*1:1 lie,
S S' "ll:o5 a. M, *1:45, $3.50 p. m.
ounuays-Tl:10 a. M, 1859 p. m.
roh BOSTON via New London and
lroV,i!dence-*2:10, 1920, *11.35 (parlor
e ear Hmited) a. m, *12:05, *2:47, %4:15.
4'oo' 500 p. m. Sundays-*2:1O. 1920
a. M, "4:55, 1856 p. m. w
EoR MERIDEN, HARTFORD
orRlNGFIELD, etc.-"1.10, 6:4O, 500
&lo.lo, Fll:O5 a. M, 1906, *1:45, $40, 500
o.ol l6:i5 to HartforO 500, 1000, 1115
'to Meriden) p. m. Sundays-*1:1O a,
M, *5:52, S:2S p. m. "
NEW LONDON DIVISION
ror New London, etc.-*2:1O 1920
l:oo' lo:OS (Guilford acc.) 11:O5. *11:S5
opaflor car limited) a. M, *12:O5, "2:47.
800, @4:15, #4:55, Sis Ito savbrook
Junction., 6:15, 1886, 1920 (Guilford
acco p. IN. Sunday-"2:1O, 1920 a. M. \
*4:55, #6:55 y. m.
AlR LINE DIVISION
FOR Middletown, Willimantic, etc
7:45 a. M, 1855, 1888, sos D. m. Sun
aays-XE16 p. m. Connecting at Mid
dletoWn with the Valley division and at
Wlllimantic with Midland and Central
DIVISIONS and G. v. r. r.. at Turneryille
with Colchester branch
NORTHAMPTON DIVISION
For Shelburne Falls, Turner'S Falls.
Williamsburg, Holyoke, New Hartford
and intermediate stations-75O a. m.
and 400 p. m. For Westfield and inter
mediate stations, 5:57 p. m.
For Pennington, New Hartford and
points this side-7:50 a. M, 1904, AGO,
5:57 p. m.
BERKSHIRE DIVISION
For Derby Junction, Derby Ansonia,
etc.-7:O0, $500, 9:35 a. M, 1900 2:39, 1857.
5:35, 1850, 1920 p. m. Sundays-S:1O a,
m. and $3.50 p. m.
For Waterbury-7:O0 500, e:35 a. M,
1900, 1885, 5:35, 7:50. 1920 p. m. Sun
days-S:1O a. M, 6:15 p. m. (via Nauga-
tuck Junction.
For Winsted-7:oO. s:35 a. M, q: 80, 5:s5
p. m. Sundays-S:10 a. m.
For Shelton, Botsford, Newtown,
Danbury, Pittsfield, State line-9:35 a..
m, Isl p. m.
For Albany, Buffalo, Detroit. Cincn-
natl, ST. Louis, Chicago and the West
via Bridgeport-6:1 a. M; via State
line-9:S5 a. M, 1857 p m.
For Litchfield and points on Litchfield
branch, 6:1O (via Bridgeport) a. M, 1857
(via Derby Junction. p. m.
Express Trains. xLocal Express.
G. 7. HAMPSTEAD,
General Passenger Agent.