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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

Hanover, Germany, is to establish
series of lectures and demonsha-
tions for the instruction of artisans
and apprentices in all trades, and if
they are found successful they will be
instituted throughout the empire.
There are to be model workshops, and
exhibitions of tools and machinery,
together with instruction in bookkeep,
ing and in making estimates. The
first course of lectures will be to cab
met makers, locksmiths, shoemakers
and tailors, other trades being taken
up one after another, the intention be-
ing that higher instruction in all shall
be placed within reach of every learn
er or operative.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

One of the most striking philan-
thropies conducted in this country is
carried on amorS the insane women
patients in the Philadelphia hospital
The work has been carried on for a
period of about five years, and has
been remarkably successful-as sue
ressful as it is unique. 1t teaches the
poor unfortunate the fine arts of nee.
dle-work, embroidery, and similar
feminine occupations. The psycholog-
ical explanation of the thing is diff
cult to understand, but it is a fact
that they do acquire remarkable skill
without any perceptibe Improvement
in their mental condition, but with
considerable moral advantage, since
they are the quieter and happier fol-
it. At first it was applied to the wards
for the weak-minded. Later it crept
into the other wards, and has finally
reached the violently insane.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

Get large flank steak and score it
thoroughly. Fry half dozen onions
and spread them over the flank steak.
Then Ssll the steak over and over,
like a jelly roll, and tie it firmly with
string to keep it in place. Place It'll
the dripping pan with little water
and place sprig of parsley or celery
on top. In hot oven it will be done
in a half or three-quarters of an hour.
A dish like this will cost only about
twenty five cents and will be sufficient
meat for family of four or five.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

Spain's exports for 1S9S-covering
the period of war and threatened war
showed a decrease of $2s, $50, 500 as
compared with 1897, and her imports
adecrease of $1S, Al, 800. 1t is signif-
cant, however, that her total exports
amounted to $132, 4O1, ,O3S, and her
total imports to $91, ,772, $50; thus in
dicating the peninsua's natural wealth
and the possibility of general rehabil-
itstion under a sable and progressive
government-cou such commodity
be secured.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

In England photography Is ap-
piled to the study of the composition OF
steel rails in order to determine what
changes are produced by use, and what
the causes of breaking are. 1t has been
found, among other things, that a rail
begins to deteriorate at the top instead
of at the bottom, as heretofore sup
posed. The first indication Of deterlo-
ration Is a hardening Of the surface OF
the rail under constant pressure from
the wheels of trains. This hardening
is followed by minute cracks, which
gradually deepen and cause breakage
unless the rail is removed in time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25
Household Hints.

All boiled meats should be carved
the moment they are cooked.
High-stemmed goblets are in vogue
again in place of the less decorative
tumblers.
Crackers in damp weather often be-
come soft and crumbly. To restore
their crispness, put them in a hot
oven for a few minutes.
A cork that is stepped for few mo.
ments in hot vaseline will, it is said,
serve all the purposes for which a
glass stopper is used.
A tablespoonful of ammonia to a
quart of water is the best medium for
cleaning windows, lamp chimneys or
any kind of glassware.
Ivory that has been spotted or has
grown yellow can be made as clear and
fresh as new by rubbing with fine
sandpaper, and then polishing with
finely powdered pumicestone.
Paint and putty can be taken off
glass by wetting the glass several
times with a strong solution of soda.
Wet the glass often with it till the
spots soften aud can be washed off,
and then polish with alcohol.
The flavor of the ordinary baked
macaroni with cheese will be much
improved if to the water in which the
sticks are boiled are added with salt,
small piece of butter and small
onion stuck with two or three cloves.
English chocolate-pots are usually
provided with what is called mud
dler, long paddle with handle
passing through the lid of the pot.
When a cupful is to be served, the
muddler is turned to prevent the set
tling that otherwise takes place.
In purchasing paper for dwelling,
especially where there are children in
the family, it is an excellent plan to
buy an extra roll, SO that in case of
accident there will be paper on hand
to repair the damage. Very often an
entire room must be repapered for
need of a few pieces for repairs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

The Rev. Mr.. Dawson had al awk.
ward!experience of bush life the other
Sunday. During divine service at
Runaymede, Victoria, voice in SOL
emn tones pealed forth: ''Do not
move, Mr.. Dawson; there's snake
at your elbow" The minister
glanced around and shuddered, for
quite close was large tiger snake,
quietly coiled up. One of the con-
gregarion seized a walking-stick, and,
after some confusion among those
present, succeeded in despatching the
reptile.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25
In the Congressional Library.

The Congressional Library at Wash
ington has set of the London Tim es
from 1876. 1t is not strange that a
file of this newspaper is now of great
value, for in 1900 only 1000 copies
were printed. The set in the Boston
Public Library dates from 1908 and
consists of two hundred and thirty
two bound volumes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

Poor China! She is on the operation
table, and when the European sur
geons are through with her there
won't be enough left of her for means
OF self identification.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS


Chop fine sufficient cold veal to make
one pint, add cupful of white bread
crumbs, teaspoonful of salt, dash of
pepper and whites of two eggs. Form
into small balls and poach in milk or
water for fifteen minutes. Have the
poaching liquid just at the boiling
point, but do not allow it to bubble or
the klops will be liable to break.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

The shells found on the shores of
Lake Taneanyika. in Central Africa.
are unlike the usual forms found in
other lakes, though they can not be
directly associated with any living
oceanic species, and it is argued that
they were survivors of the marine
fauna of some more ancient times,
when the lake was connected with the
ocean. The water of the lake is known
to be brackish.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

Oil to calm the waves was used on
an unusually large scale during the
recent gales in the English Channel.
The waves broke over Folkstone pier,
making it difficult for steamers to
enter the port until considerable
quantity of the oil was poured into
the harbor, when the seas Immediate
ly became smooth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

twist in the coil which the Uuited
States was Tightening about CUBA
From "The Spanish-American War;"
by Henry Cabot Lodge. in Harper's
Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

In ship-building an extensive use is
now made of pneumatic tools for
drilling, riveting, and similar opera
tions, and to obviate the necessity of
more or less complex system of pip
ing portable air compressors have re-
Gently been introduced, which can be
set up in the immediate vicinity of the
pneumatic tools. These air-compres-
sors are driven by gasoline engines of
the same pattern as those used in Sta
tionary plants, and the gasoline and
the water for cooling the cylinders are
carried in tanks connected with the
apparatus. There are two heavy fly
wheels to control the speed and length
of stroke, and the engine is directly
connected to the compressor. The
whole apparatus can bemoved readily
from place to place, and, should it be
desired to go considerable distance,
horses may be attached. In addition
to its application in ship-building,
compressed air is being used for rivet-
ing in bridge-building and other
structural steel work, and it is be-
lieved that the portable compressor
will prove quite useful in such in
stances,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

IF.
II we noticed little pleasures
As we notice little pains;
II we quite forgot our losses
And remembered all our gains;
five looked for peoples virtues
And their faults refused to see,
What q comfortable, happy,
Cheerful place this world would bel
Adele Il. Ingersoll.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25


Robert Crawford, in describing GER
tam experiences among the outlaws
and desperadoes of South America,
tells one story so original that its cen
trail incident might serve as motive for
fictitious sketch.
One night farmer was reused from
sleep by hearing unusual and stealthy
noises about the place. He got quiet.
ly out of bed, and after listening at
tentively, discovered that some people
outside were cutting hole through
the door, close to the bolt, by which
it was held.
1t did not require any great amount
of detective talent to guess the object
of the operation, and the best way to
foil it was suggested by a thong of
rawhide with loop on it, which hung
from hook on the inside Of the door.
Noiselesssly removing the thong, he
slipped the end of it through the loop,
and there he stood armed with an I'M
promptu lasso, ready for action.
1t was an anxious time while the
farmer stood watching. the hole in the
door grow larger and larger, until, at
last, it was of sufficient size to effect
the purpose for which it was made.
The supreme moment arrived, and
hand was stealthily inserted, not
only through the hole, but also
through the loop of the little lasso
which hung skilfully around it. With
sudden jerk the loop was frightened
around the wrist, and the hand
dragged in as far as the aperture
would allow, while the thong was Sc
curely fastened to the hook on the
back of the door.
The robber was perfectly helpless.
His companions came to his aid, and
having Intellectually dragged at the i'm,
prisoned arm till they were tired,
gave up the struggle and prepared to
depart.
But they were prudent men, and it
occurred to them that, to save himself,
their companion might bctray them.
Dead men, they thought, tell no tales;
so they killed him, and then ran away,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

was no
one to an
swer t h e
bell, so Mrs.
G a s s i d y
went herself.
W h y,
Celia Beth
unei I'm so
glad!" s h e
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25
One of the Bravest Deeds of the War.

One of the Bravest Deeds of the War.
The same day that the Winslow,
the Hudson and the Wilmington were
having their action at Cardenas,
far away on the southern coast OF
Cuba another fight was taking place,
in the progress of the work of separ-
ating the great island from the rest of
the world. On the night of May 10,
Captain McOalla, of the Marblehead,
called for volunteers to protect the
cable-cutters in their work. The
roll was soon filed, and the next
morning the steam launches of the
Marblehead and Nashville, towing the
two sSiling-launches under command
of Lieutenants Winslow and Ander-
son, started into the harbor of Glen
fuegos about quarter before seven
The carried squad of marines picked
for proficiency as marksmen, and
machine-gun in the bow of each boat.
The Nashville and Marblehead then
opened fire on the Spanish batteries,
and under cover of this, and that of
the steam launches, the crews of the
other boats went to work. 1t was a
perilous business, but the sailors
grappled and cut successfully the two
cables they had been ordered to de-
stroy. Thes also found small cable,
but the grapnal fouled the bottom and
was lost. Meantime the Spanish fire
grew hotter and hotter, pouring out
from the batteries and machine-guns,
and the boats began to suffer. The
well-directed FIRE from the rifles of
the marines and from the one
Founders kept the Spaniards from
reaching the switch-house which con-
trolled the submarine torpedoes, but
launches could not contend with bat
teries at close range, and when the
work for which they came, and which
all had been performed under heavy
fire, was done, they withdrew to the
ships. Nine men, including Lieu
tenant Winslow, had been wounded,
some seriously, and three, as was re-
ported later, mortally. 1t was very
gallant exploit, coolly and thoroughly
carried through, under CALLING fire,
and it succeeded in it's purpose of
hampering and blocking in the enemy
at the important port of Cienfuegos,
which was the road from Havana to
the southern coasN 1t was another
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

Electric heaters have been intro
duced into the cloth presses used in
French textile works, and take the
place of an awkward system of heat
ing cast-iron plates in a furnace and
then placing them IN the press be-
tween the various layers of cloth. In
the new arrangement electric heaters
enclosed in sheet-iron cases are used,
and they are not only much less cum
brous, but possess the advantage of
being adjustable to different degrees
OF temperature.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25
Close Quarters.


A thrilling question, What to do on
unexpectedly meeting grizzly boar :?
is very happily answered in the fol-
lowing extract from -Four Footed
Americans and Their Kin"
An American mining engineer was
taking little exercise one morning in
the Rockies, and as he paused mo-
ment to look about, few bones caught
his eye. The meat was picked from
them, but the gristle was quite fresh
"AhaP' he thought, ga bear must have
been enjoying spring lambp'
He thought bear, and instantly he
saw bearl Lurching down the steep,
and stopping directly in his path, was
full-sized grizzly. which was evil
IDENTIFY as much surprised as the man,
but not so frightened. The bear rose
on its hind legs, waving its paws, and
looked at the man slantwise.
The engineer returned the stare,
glance for glance, not knowing what
else to do, half-expecting the beast to
run, as most fourfoots will, and feel
ing backward at the same time for a
footing that would give him range
enough to use his rifle.
AS he took step backward the bear
stepped forward, growing. Oh, for a
tree! If there had been one in sight
he would have risked running for it,
as grizzlies are not good climbers, like
the black bears; but there he was-he
could neither run nor shoot. His
enemy gave grin and a growl, and
took another step forward, clawing at
him.
TIE engineer dared not lift his rifle
to his shoulder lest the bear should
grab the muzzle, but he managed to
grasp the barrel, and swinging it
round, brought the butt down on the
grizzly's nose with heavy blow. The
bear was only enraged, not stunned,
and gave a growl, gnashing it's teeth
with terrible noise. For moment
the man expected no other fate than to
become the supper for the little bearsl
Something cold slipped along his
shoulder and touched his cheek. For
tunately he had sufficient nerve not to
turn. There was sharp report close
to lis head that made him deaf, and
kept his ears ringing for months after
ward; but the bear pitched forward,
just clearing him, and rolled down the
rocks to ledge below, shot through
its wicked eve.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

Our potato crop annually is worth
About 100000 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25

The origin of the Hessian fly in the
United States is stated to be due to
the presence of that insect in the bed
ding and fodder of the Hessian troops
when they landed on Long Island in
1776. The fly was first observed in
this locality two years later, and from
Long Island it has proceeded in all
directions at the rate of about twenty
miles each year. 1t is now found
throughout the Eastern half of the
United States, except in some South
ern and Southeastern States, and al
so in California. It's original habita-
tfon is not known, but it occurs in
Europe, Particularly in the eastern
countries. In the west of Europe and
England it is rarely destructive, and
it's presence seems to be of recent oc-
currence. The insect was also found
in New Zealand two years after it was
located in England by the entomolo-
gists. Wheat, rye and barley are the
plants most affected by the Hessian
fly, and the method of attack is to al
low the grub to take up its home in
the stalk, resulting in its breaking
down.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-25
The New
PIanchette.
A Love
Story.

BY Albert l.. Lawrence.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-27
wadham Was Not Dismissed.

During the last few days the state
r1ent las been published that e L Wad-
ham. secretary Of the Society FOR the Pro
lection OF Children, had been deposed
from Office by the board Of trustees, ard
+ra- Peter Beaustou had been selected to
fiji the place Mr. Wadham denies that
any such action has been taken, and
gives the following as the condition OF af-
Tat-s relating to the matter: Several
weeks 20 he asked the board 10 give him
an assistant VINO would attend 20 the
ofT7ce work and tha clerical duties as
V-a4harn desired 10 be manager OF the
outside work The duties OF both places
o-z 30 much for one man 10 attend 70
e--arfaIIv as the care OF the Eureka Boys
Home containing about forty children
[~er-ad and the new assistant VIII he in
+E1 Office before long. Mr.. Wadham
states that when IL is considered that
+Fr0TIyFl his efforts the present board was
elected II is not likely that they VIII oust
him from the place
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-27
Court Notes.

Mrs Johanna FttzgeraId yesterday f-ad
8 contest against the VIII oc her de-
ceased sister Mrs Bridget Creamy, who
died recently. The contestant alleges
that the deceased was Of uusOund mind
and that she executed the testament
while IN q dying. condition and under the
undue influence OF her stepson, JO1E L.
Creamy. Assistant District ATTORNEY
Julian Pinto yesterday applied Tor let
tsrs q guardianship o. the person and
estate Of Attorney ?. c. TruSseau- L
i alleged that Trusseau i incompetent
70 care for himself BY reason q his IN
hrmiry.
rior Court returned from Lae Yosemite
Valley yesterday morning Monday morn
ing he will again convene court N De-
John Bruckman has sued the Pittsburs
Gold Mining Company 70 recover So $50
on a Judgment rendered in the Superior
James Cassia and John Beach, the two
soldiers from the Morgan city VINO raised
q disturbance On keaTny street oy hrlng
of their rifles. appeared n Judge CONAN :
court Yesterday and were immediately FOL
lowed by provost guard from the Fra-
sidIo with their rifles at the shoulder
rne guard ID be taken 70 tda Preside
The entry Of the armed soldiers into the
court caused sensation, Il anq &Aen sL,i1 a
policeman yelled % them 70 t4he on taeIr
hats he was rebUked by the Judge
s Evans. B. Franklin aqd John Lee, the
three buuk0 men arrested IN = saloon on
Kearny street on the charge Of petty lar
Ceny while shaking dice with 2 stranger,
Rad their cases dismissed by Judge 3Iogan
Yesterday. as the stranger said he had
no kick coming. They were then charged
with vaETaucy-
Dan Lafferty. who IS well known 10 the
police appeared in Judge Treadwell's
court yesterday on the charges Of battery
and disturbing the peace. tuesday ne
followed William Price OF Elsie street.
BeruaI Heights. and his wife for block
and then attacked them both Mrs Price
was knocked down and severely kicked
The Judge convicted him on both charges
and ordered him into custody, fixing his
bonds IN 5000 on each charge
g chair from Special Officer GIlIn, was
Yesterday sent to the County jan for SIX
months by Judge TTeadweu.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-27
= DRAYMAN's BRAVE ACT.
Jack Kennedy Stops Runaway and
Prevents Damage 70 Life and
Property,

Al exciting runaway occurred il the
commercial section Of this city yesrsr-
day a. noon Il was stopped by the he
roic ef-lrrs CT Jack Kennedy. q drayman,
and little damage was done The driver
II the uadLeled horse narrowly escaped
death. as the wagon II which he sat Tilted
and SW4Eet. striking sidewalks and col
Idi1g VITA ether vehicles II the narrow
streets
TIE runaway team was the property o.
z grocer al sixth and AIuua streets IL
noon yesterday while at the corner OF
California and Montgomery streets, the
BIZ broke in the horses mouth. releas-
ing the rEiEs and causing the driver 10
lose all control over the animal The
[o0seued harness frightened the horse
and e broke into 3 mad run a Casa
was made down California % Sansome.
then up Sansorue 70 Sacramento, where
the horse swung around abruptly into
Sacramento street
As the swaying vehicle approached Bat
tery street. kelCedy, whose dray was
standing al the corner, caught sight OF
it and realizing the drivers danger,
suranE into rne street and met It. He
seized q portion Of the broken harness
and Ciung on until he brought the ami
nal % g haI- some distance beyond His
ac- was app-aUded by bys-anders a. ex-
ceedlugIy brave, and the driver appra-
ciatet his bravery by presenting hin with
some coin.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-27
..cRooKEDEsT MAN AT THE BAR"
Attorney Lowenthal Voices His opin-
ion OF Herbert Choynskf-

Herbert Choyuski. attorney-at-law. was
branded the crookedest lawyer at the bar
YESTERDAY. and he did not resent II, save
with 4 few words intended to be sarcastic,
b1rr which fell short OF the mark AttOr-
nav II. H LoweuthaI is the holder Of the
opiuion above set forth, and he voiced II
Tuesday during the hearing Of the petit
tfoa Of Mrs. EruestIne hrellng 70 De dls-
charged as adu1tClSrrarrlX d [0S estate
OF her deceased husband W lLLlaIn hrelinS, +,
late proprietor Of the TfvOH Opera-hOuse
nv the terms OF q compromise e1ecLed
hatweeu the heirs OF the deceased MIS-
KreIing took the opera-nouse as the
WIDOWS share. the remaining assets go
ing 70 the other heirs AT law S1e made
an application for Hnai dIstrlQutlou OF the
es+ara but was opposed in this by Z s.
EsrDe 2 broker who claims three lots
near the park by virtue OF deeds from
Mrs kreling and her father-In-laW-
Against this claim LOweuthaI also set up
= deed and Judge Trout denied hampe's
petition against that or Mrs kreling on
technical grounds On Tuesday morning
Kau1pe appeared with Choyush and fled
another petition OpIectlnS % the dSCrI-
burton Of the estate on the same grounds
contained IN the petition denied by Judge
Trout Al argument between LOWenLhaI
and Ch0vusk followed. Finally Lowen-
thai lost his temper and said 7 believe
vou are the crCokedest man at the bar,
Mr.. ChoyuskI." ChOyuskI answered that
LoweuthaTs dealings with the hrellCg
estate clear through had been peculiar
and he said that IL was his intention 10
bring the whole matter before the Bar
Association At this point Judge Trout
fnrerfered and ordered the attorneys 70
FOR & time and then an adjournment was
taken Believing that the pen N this case
IS ufghtier than the list, although Lower
thai is not physically strong Cnoynskl
will prepare a bill OF particulars against
LowenthaI. which the Bar Association
viii be called upon 70 peruse.