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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27

Every Cook should Know That
All cut roasts OF meat should be laid
ON the rack skin-slde downward, that
the lean side may be quickly scared
over TO prevent the escape Of its
juices.
A pot roast of beef Is most perfectly
Drowned before than after boiling,
Rub the damp roast with sifted bread
crumbs: fry to rich brown on every
side In the kettle In which 1t is to boil;
then cover with boiling water and sim
mer gently-closely covered-until ten
der.
Oysters for frying should be washed
in cold water, drained on soft cloth
and rolled in fine seasoned bread
crumbs. After laying for ten minutes
dip in egg that has been beaten only
enough to combine the white and yelk,
roll again In crumbs, let lie fifteen
minutes and fry in wire basket In
deep, smoking hot fat.
The rank flavor so generally disliked
In mutton is decidedly less II the caul
and pink skin-like substance that is
about 1t is cut away. Then moisten
the surface, rub thoroughly with -four
or fine bread crumbs and roast.
The fat from broth or soup can be
easily removed without waiting for it
to become cold. by repeatedly drawing
butchers paper across the top.
The flavor as we'll as the digestibil.
ity of the broiled or fried ham or ba-
con Is improved If it Is laid on warm
butchers paper and placed In the oven
to drain the minute it is sufficiently
cooked; serve ON n hot platter. with n
few drops OF lemon Juice squeezed
over the top.
katherine B. Johnson.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27
THE CHINESE CHOPSTiCK.
a Useful Device hitch Serves It's Par
pose with Great Efficiency.

A Useful Device hitch Serves It's Par
pose With Great Efficiency.
With the evidence OF Asiatic con-
tact supposed to be so strong in Cen
tral America, one might have imagin-
ed that so useful device as the
simple chopsticks would have secured
a Footing. These two sticks, held in
one hand, and known in China as
"hasteners or nimble lads" arc certain
ly the most useful, the most econom-
ical and the most efficient device for
their purpose ever invented by man.
throughout that vast Asia region, en-
bracing a population of 100000, 900,
the chopstick Is used as a substitute
for fork, tOngs and certain forms Of
tweezers. Even fish. omelet and cake
are separated with the chopsticks. and
the cook, the street scavenger and the
watch repairer use this device In the
form of iron, long bamboo and deli
cate ivory.
The bamboo chopstick was known
in China 1000 b. c., and shortly after
this date the ivory form was devised
Their use is one Of great antiquity in
Janan, as attested by references to 1t
in the ancient records of that country
One may search in vain for the trace
of any object in the nature of u chop
stick in Central of South America.
Knitting needles of wood are found in
the work baskets associated with
ancient Peruvian mummies, but the
chopstick has not been found. Cur
ious pottery rests for the chopsticks
are exhumed in Japan, but even this
enduring testimony of its early use
is yet to be revealed in this country.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27

What is yo' keepin' dat lame duck
'roun' so long foh?" inquired Mr.. Err
astus Pinkley.
"foh see," answered Miss MAMA
Brown, de white folks at my service
place has cakewalk pahties. rs tryin
to learn some er de steps dey uses an
is keepin dis bird foh a model
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27
Growth of a Story,

As an example of how story grows
it is related that report recently
reached Ottawa, Kan, to the effect that
the coal miners at Ransomville had
found petritied snake 60 feet long
and nine inches in diameter. Prof
Yates of Ottawa college hurried to
Ransomville in fear that some other
fossil collector would get ahead Of
him and found that the alleged snake
was bit of petritied root 1S inches
long and half inch in circumference.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27

Every year 100000 umbrellas are
said to be lost in Paris. According to
these statistics, one person in every
four loses his umbrella. The police
say that ladies are much more careful
with such articles than men, for the
number of parasols taken to the lost
property office annually is only about
one hundred
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27
Old Visitors.

~ don't see how you can let Bridget
have all those strange men In the
kitchen" said Mr.. Blobbs angrily.
They're not strange men" answered
Mrs. Blobbs. innocently, they're only
the butcher. the grocer, the baker. the
iceman and the policeman. They've
been here lots of times before."- -.Har.
per's Bazaar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27
French and Gsrmau Armies.

Five and twenty years ago France
was able to put the same number of
soldiers into the field as Germany.
Now the German military forces, or
rather the men of German nationality
capable of bearing arms, would out.
number the French by a mllion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27

DRYING COFFEE IN PORTO RICO.
ton is not so great, as another steam
railroad which runs in the same di
rection for half the distance. or to Rio
Piedras. thus dividing with it the traf
fic Of that region. Still another line.
80 miles long, runs from Aguadla to
HormiguerOs. Another short line Is
in operation between Yauco and
Ponce, a distance of % miles, with
two stations on the line at Guayanilla
and Tallaboa. This railroad has an
average annual income of S2.76O pei
mile, but it should be noted that. be
cause of the high freight rates, 81 -
per ton for a 22mile haul, or ten cents
per ton-mile, a great part of the
freight-carrying between Yauco and
Ponce is performed by oX-carts, in sue.
cessful competition with the railroad
The freight rates of the ox-carts are
not much lower than those of the rail.
way, and the speeds are about the
same. Besides this excessive charge.
the railway does not offer the facili
tics which should -btain in this dis
trict, as it does not reach to the har
Dor of Ponce. where the great bulk
OF business Is do:p. Bulk must be
broken and the eOt..s transferred, the
transportation Of merchandise arc
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27
A Peculiar Parrot

In New Zealand species Of parrot
is found that, finding its food entirely
on the ground, has lost the power OF
flight. 1t differs from the rest of its
family only in this particular and in
being almost vOiceless.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27

Neckties and stocks are now made OF
plain taffeta in two contrasting colors.
so that there is one end of one color
with loop of the other on each side,
and the stock shows one OF the two
cOlOrS
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27

In this country placing the thumb to
the nose and extending the fingers is
a sign of derision. Among certain hill
sribes in India 1t is the most expressi, ;
manner Of showing respect.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27
Headache for Forty Years.

For forty years suffered from sick head
ache. A year ago began using Celery King.
The result was gratifying and surprising,
my headaches leaving at once. The head
aches used to return every seventh day, but
thanks to Celery King, have had but one
headache In the last eleven months know
that what cured me will help others-Mrs.
John ID. Van Keuren, Saugerties, N. Y.
Celery King cures Constipation and all dis
eases ofthe Nerves, Stomach, Liver and Kid
neys. Sold by druggists, 5c. and 6Oc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27

Dewey Day is almost upon us, but
nothing has been done in the way of
preparing to celebrate the great and
unparalleled victory won by the admiral
and his feet on May /, 1898. Frecland
does not lack the necessary patriotism
to observe the anniversary of this event.
and If an organized movement had been
inangurated in time the day would be
appropriately celebrated. AS it is, Dew ~
Day will be a holiday which each indi-
vidual may honor as he deems most
suitable.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-04-27

Men who boast of having an unlawful
number of wives should steer clear of
Judge Lynchs court.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24
Y &C: hit
FOR SALE.

Length, 30 feet Deer all,
Beam, 10 feet, s inches.
Inside Ballast. 4 500 lbs. lead.
She is one of the stounchest and
most sed,corthN yachts IN these ca-
te,'s, and is finely fitted up for
pie0s2tFe sailing or crUising.-
Sleeping accommodations for four
people Has so fafhones Of gut
U09lised chain and taOO patent an
cht07's. and as fitted Wjtls tOistdiass.
Steers Wfh seheet: has ftU set Of
sail coUers and acheeJ corer; oil
store and dishes 2 cabins, dicjd-
Ell aoitit curtains. 4 fine tender
goes 1cith her. Al nefcty painted
01td8Fe0dy tor cruising. she is q
good saite5 md perfectly safe i't
any ,cedther.
WI sell oez'y cheap.
CHAS. r. COOnBS.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24
Should be Voluntary Pilotage.

The Judge Advocate General of the
Navy has just rendered an opinion to the
effect that naval vessel is not requir-
ed to employ pilot in entering or leav-
ing harbor of the United States, and it
remains discretionary with the captain to
accept the services Of a State pilot. This
is as it should be, and the same ruling
should apply to the masters of all Ameri-
can vessels, provided they are competent
naylgators and familiar with the different
harbors, and there are many such. To
compel a vessel captain to accept the ser
vices of a pilot when the former is fully
capable of guiding his ship is a downright
imposition and should be abolished. 1t
should not be assumed that the State pilot
service is indispensable to safety, for that
is absurd. Why, there is not even sea
going tug pilot in New York Harbor who
does not know every inch of water and the
different shoals, and vessel is just as
safe in their hands. If a comparison were
made it would undoubtedly be found that
as many vessels have grounded while en-
tering our harbor or any other harbor in
fact, while in charge of State pilots as
there have those in charge Of tug pilots
who hold United States licenses. State
pilots should take the same chances in
earning livelihood as these do in other
avocations, and not by forcing patron
age. Therefore, we claim that compul-
sorry pilotage is altogether unjust, as it
compels captain to pay for services he
does not require, and it is just as incon-
sistent as it would be to make it obliga-
tory for vessel owners to engage tug to
tow them out of a harbor on every voyage.
Then why discriminate? Why not place
the State pilot and tug owner on the same
footing and make short work Of driving
our merchant vessels out Of existence en-
tirely? If the legislators would look at
this matter in the right light they would
realize the present injustice that is being
done to vessel owners, and they would
also see the feasibility of placing the
pilotage system with the Federal Govern
ment and make pilotage voluntary instead
of compulsory, as at present. Let them
stop and consider for moment the low
freights and incidental expenses that
vessel owners are obliged to meet with,
and their own conscience will tell them
that the present system is not only unjust,
but an imposition upon one of our most
important Industries. American Ship
builder.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24
A Letter from Seattle.

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. II, 1899.
One of the encouraging signs of the times
so far as the Northwest is concerned, is the
constantly increasing amount of ''tour-
One of the more hopeful signs is the fact
that many men of note and several mem
bers of the United States Congress have
visited Seattle and the Northwest during
the present summer. The Alaska bound
airy line question has attracted many of
t he latter here, and naturally their visit
has opened their eyes on various questions
of vital interest to the development of the
Pacific coast.
Some of these had opposed the location
of an assay office at Seattle-but visit to
that busy institution has converted all
corners.
The Lake Washington Canal PROPOSE
ton Las Lad little consideration for Con-
gress, commensurate with its needs and
promises. A personal survey and local
consideration of its vast advantages to
the government brings congressman and
civilians alike to the advocacy of the pro-
position AS commercial centre-vieing
with southern ports--Seattle and the
Sound in general acknowledge no superior,
and call attention to the fact that the
general government has, though tardily,
aS q6pnO9tp
ping point for the transportation of troops,
horses and supplies to the Philippine
Isa DIS and to the government stations of
ALASKA 1t is not difficult for the obser
want visitor to the Sound country to
understand local enthusiasm on these
points, and in fact the recent visit of the
National Editors Association found men,
bers thereof who claimed that the people
of the Sound hardly knew their own won
derful resources and had not yet properly
presented them to the country at large.
But week since the Brooklyn Eagle
outing party, consisting of 50 people, ar
rived quickly following
Inc NdllOudI EuIlOIldl ASSOCldtlOu--tOO
strong-and were shown over tine city, as
was the Canadian Association a few
weeks since Another month will see
the combined press associations of Kansas
and Missouri on visit here, and if the
press Of the land tells the truth on the re-
turn Of the editors this section will have
DO fear of the results.
Small parties of eastern tourists are
constantly arriving and doing the country,
and a general expression prevails that the
scenery Of Washington and Alaska rivals
all Europe, o. NJ. NJ.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24

dormer window in the roof In rear of
the stable was once story and half
building, with basement, finished in the
same style as the house, the scene OF an
Improbable venture IN hens. When the
business was abandoned it was transform
ed into a play house and given the name
of Gooseberry Cottage. There was a row
of gooseberry bushes in front, as well as
currants and plum trees, but these have
all disappeared and no trace is left of the
building. Few of the shade trees are left;
and none OF the shrubs, vines and flowers
which once made the place attractive.
The ornamental fence which surrounded
the grounds has also disappeared. The
lot is still regarded as one of the best, if
not the best, in Machias. Before the pres
ent house was built two story house, one
of the old fashioned kind, resembling a
brick stood on edge, occupied the lot and
is recalled as a very dilapidated structure,
devoid of paint and almost black with
weather stains. This was removed and
the lot graded down many feet before
erecting the present building, the top soil
removed mainly going to fill in the Vose
lot adjoining.
Dinner at the Eastern Hotel recalled the
erection of that building, and the Gays
when Crosby Shorey, who died few
years ago in Waterville, was the landlord.
The walls of the building were construct
and nailed together, the outside weather.
boarded and battened. There has been
but little change in the exterior of the
building, but the interior has been modern
lied At the time the Eastern Hotel was
built the only public house was the Ma
chias House, on Couit street, adjoining
tinguished visitors and the lawyers who
came from other towns to attend court
were usually entertained at private houses; ;
and it may be added that the Inequalities
of those days have continued. Machias
has entertained Albert Gallatin, who later
became Secretary of the Treasury under
President Jefferson; Tallyrand, the French
exile; James Gordon Bennett, the founder
Of the New y York Herald, then a school
teacher, with many men of note Of later
day Among the guests at his fathers
house the writer recalls, Fred A, and j.
5. Sheppard Pike of Calais and Aaron
Hayden and Bion Bradbury of PASSPORT.
The latter WAS then, and always, courtly
gentlemen ef the old school and was easily
the most eloquent member of the Wash
ington county bar. The court room was
crowded when it was known he was to
address q Jury.
But enough of these personal reoollec-
lions for the present.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24
Yacht America Still a Beauty.

The Yacht America is still in racing
trim and is believed to be faster than ever.
She is owned by the heirs of the late Gen.
Benjamin F. Butler, and Col. Butler
Ames, Paul Butler and other members of
the family, it is said, propose to witness
the international cup races this year in
her.
Not only is America faster than ever be-
fore this season, but she is more beautiful
than in the days of her former triumphs.
Hers has been an eventful history since
she won the cup. After her great victory
at the Royal Yacht squadron's regatta in
1851 she was sold to Lord de Blaquiere,
who disposed of her later to Lord Tenn
pleton, who cruised in her for summer
and then laid her up dismantled at Cowes.
An English shipbuilder named Pitcher
was her next owner. He got her for a
very small sum, and took her to his ship
ward at Northf1eet, near Gravesend, where
he thoroughly overhauled and rebuilt her.
preserving the wonderful model, however,
! in all it's original beauty.
In 1861, under the name of Memphis,
the America was abased to ignoble use,
being employed as a confederate blockade
runner. The U. S. frigate Wabash ran
her down and she was sunk in st. Johns
river Fla, to avoid capture.
After the war she was raised and used as
training vessel for the Annapolis cadets.
The navy department fitted her out to
race in 1870 against James Ashbury' S
Cambria, the first challenger for the cup.
Public sentiment was back of the idea
that the yacht which had won the cup
should be among it's defenders at that
time.
She acquitted herself splendidly, and
could have been depended upon to retain
the trophy if there had been any lack of
other yachts to secure that result She
finished fourth out of fleet OF 25 start
ers. and led the Cambria by 13m. 37s.
The leader on this occasion was the yacht
Magic. Cambria came in 10th in the
race.
Gen. Butler bought her from the gov
eminent shortly afterwards for 1000.
Boston Globe.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24
The King of Siam and his Wives.

The King of Siam has forty wives, and
in the Harem are three thousand women
who never 90 out. When Miss Jessie
Alderman, in a missionary spirit, urged
upon him the benefit of education for
them, he replied, "You know with edu-
cation there always comes culture and re-
tinement If l educate my women | should
educate them into state of discomfort,
for they would want many things which
it is impossible for them to have" Now
that is perfectly logical statement; and
the Kings mind, to all appearance, has
travelled as far as that of the Lord Chan
cellor of England.
The Lord Chancellor is very anxious
lest women should gain the parliamentary
franchise, because, in his experience ''she
will accept nothing but what she believes
to be right, a quality which renders hel
dangerous guide in the political ques-
tions." Neither man has, apparently,
grasped the thought that there is some
thing wrong about the institution Itself
that needs mending. The one pool will
have it's waters stirred to advantage by ed
ucation, and the other will gain by having
in it more people who twill accept moth
ing only what they think is right
If the English government has no
enough unprincipled voters to balance
it on the other side, it is very fortunate
nation. In Siam the education of wome1
would be the beginning of revolution
In England it would be only one more rol
of the wheels in car of progress nearl,
arrived at it's goal. Let us be gentle will
the King of Siam.
MARIANA w. CHAPMAN
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24

EeCaliS TWO InlngS IN CONNECTION Will lle
building-one that it was a very hot sum-
ner. and supply Of iced lemonade was
kept for the workmen, necessitating fire.
queLt ''errands'' for sugar, lemons or ice;
and another, that for several days the
atmosphere was 50 filed with smoke that
one could hardly see across the street.
The material fo1 this house was selected
first in the woods and then at the mill,
and it hardly need he said that no such
lumber is obtainabe now a. days The
interior finish, doors, sashes, ETC., were
made by hand the winter before the house
was raised and were of selected Norway
pine. A set of furniture for one of the
rooms was made of the same wood. The
intention was to have a natural wood
finish, but so much difficulty was antici-
pated in filling the nail holes that the
owner was finally induced to have the
woodwork grandchildren was great
mistake. The house, L and stable had
what are known as French windows, in
two parts, and opening like doors, with
diamond panes These are retained to-
day, and there have been very few changes
in the interior, although the house has
had many occupants and very little care.
An addition in front, taking the place Of
a handsome porch, with balcony above,
access to which was had from the library,
mars the architecture of the building.
The stable seems to have suffered the
most and is being practically rebuilt or
the same lines, with the omission of 9
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24
PrisciIla's Sun Bonnet.

Priscilla wears big sun bonnet,
With ribbons tied beneath her chin.
Its tiaring top and sides together
Completely shut her features in.
I do not like the modern fashion
That gives sun bonnets such vogue,
So that the foolish girls all wear them,
From Mattawamkeag to Patchogue.
And yet it is my bounden duty
To own that, though devoid of grace,
Priscilla's bonnet helps her beauty
Because it kindly hides her face.
[Someryille journal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24

The Santo Dominican revolutionists did
not intend killing Heureaux. Their pur-
pose was to capture Moca with the Presi-
dent in it, thus striking double blow at
the government.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24

Four murders, two assaults on women,
duel, a riot on train and more attempts
at lynching have followed Gov. Chandler s
proclamation against crime in Georgia.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-08-24

To Cure Constipation in One Week
To Purify the Blood in One Week
To Strengthen Nerves in One Week
To Cure Sick Headache in One Day
Take Cleveland Celery Compound Tea
Csc. trial size free. If it fails to cure
your money will be refunded. A. A.
HOWEs & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-13
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

-~~~~~~~--->---~-~-~-~-~
BRANDT.-The friends of DR.. and Mrs.
C. N. Brandt and of Mrs. Cara NJ, Ellis
and family are invited TO attend the fu-
neral services of Mrs. C. N. Brandt on
Friday morning at 1O:30 o'clock, at los
Oglethorpe avenue, east. Please omit flow
ers.
KELsEY.-Died, at her home, 1M East
Harris street, Savannah, April II, Mrs.
Fannie Kelsey, in the sixtieth year of her
age.
jacksonville, Fla. and Atlanta, Ga,
papers please copy.
WORKMAN-The relatives. and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Workman are re-
epectfully invited to attend the funeral
of the former this afternoon at 80 o'clock,
from his tate residence, Ala Price street.
Camden and Charleston, S. c., Atlanta,
Ca, and Jacksonville, Fla, papers please
copy.