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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
Pretty Things to Wear.

Very small handkerchiefs, daintily
embroidered and trimmed with lace,
are the fashion.
Cashmeres in pretty light colors are
embroidered in small rings of white
silk, which give them Il new style.
Low-necked night gowns, made with
a much-trimmed loose bodice and
trimmed skirt attached, are the modes
for summer wear.
A new silk, which is like quicksil-
yer in appearance, has appeared. 1t
is plain, not figured, and is used for
waists instead of taffeta.
One-button kid gloves are worn with
the new sleeve, which has the dainty
undersleeve banded so closely at the
wrist that q longer glove is clumsy.
The elegance Of the white lawn
petticoat has no limit this season. 1t
is trimmed with very handsome en-
broidery and lace, is made to fit the
hips in the approved fashion.
Scarfs of Maltese and Brussels lace
are very much worn with the soft.
hiiSiy tutNtu olONhS. 'bN
carried twice around the neck and
tied sailor fashion, bow on the bust.
Gold and silver ribbons, which are
silk and tinsel woven together, are a
new fancy &sd are Il very pretty one
for belts and collar bands. They are
rs soft and pliable ae if they were Of
all silk.
A plain pale blue parGsol is one of
the items of Il fashionable outfit this
season, and n detachable cover of fine
white muslin tucked and trimmed
with Valenclennes lace transforms it
into a dressy one for afternoon.
Paisley pattern is very much in evil
dence in shirts and cravats, and the
latest necktie is of pale colored crepe
de chine, with broad hem Of paisley
pattern, bearing silken fringes. These
look extremely well worn with the
little boleros.
Some of the hats to be seen in the
shops do not look like anything else
so much as the tops to baby carriages
They are low, lace-covered, with q
wide, hanging frill of lace over the
edge. Almost everything in the way
OF hat is large.
Some of the most elaborate white
petticoats for summer wear are 30
filmy in material and trimming that
one doubts If they are at all practical.
All idea fresh from Paris is petit
coat of light weight. silk, with wide
flounce Of sheer linen, lace or en-
broiddred muslin, bordered vita a
fringed ruche of the silk.
Some of the latest French hats are
very simpleas to trimming, but elegant
enough in shape and quality of the
straw. Narrow back velvet ribbon is
sometimes run through the meshes
Of lace straw around the edge of q
Spanish toque and soft crumpled
knot of black piece velvet with q
fancy pin is the only trimming.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
Modifying the Mode.

BY the way, the lace or net under
sleeves, SO confidently announced be-
forehand, are by no means so gener-
ally worn as was thought would be
the case: A little later on it may be
different, but just now there are not
so many undersleeyes visible at any
social gathering. 1t may be noticed
that the lace undersleeves are com
paratively small, and close fitting, not
the balloon affairs of an older fashion,
which unduly extended the size OF the
forearm. Fashionable women IN
America always contrive to modify q
new mode to make it becoming. AS
Americans we have our share in the
national sense of humor, and so we
rob a new fashion of its eccentricity
or unbecomingness before adopting 1t
on this side of the water. In vain does
an Importer" declare this or that is
''well worm" equivalent to "all the
rage" in London or Paris. If it does
not look well on an American woman
the mode is altered or adapted before
being adopted here. Becomingness is
a sine qua non of the wardrobe of an
American girl.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
The Uses of Shopping.

He evidently had been inveigled into
mere man, shopping with his wife.
Fatigue, ennui and irrtability were ex-
pressed in the droop of his figure, the
expression of his face and the limp
ness of his manner. His wife, on the
contrary, was placid, alert and appar-
emily well satisfied with herself ana
others. He hung from strap in the
crowded car with an ill grace. She
clung to his arm for support. He,
talk was a sort of ecstatlc commentary
on panne velvet, liberty satin and 9TH
er mysteries of fabric and dress in
terlarded with illusions to the merits
and demerits of Flemish oak, bamboo
furniture and Renaissance lace cur
tains for house-furnishing.
The man stifled Il groan occasionally
but otherwise suppressed all indica-
tions of feeling and intelligence At
the end of several weary miles. now
ever, he remarked bitterly, "And you
have been shopping for more than
three hours without finding one thing
that you want to buy. What is the
good of it?"
But, Tom, l know exactly what /
don't want. Don't be foolish. Here is
our street"
And the men and women within
hearing grinned with different kinds
of appreciation as the couple left the
car.-New York Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
New Feature of the Bolero,

A high turnover is the latest feat
ure of the bolero. A model of gray
nuns yelling made with n full, round
shirt has n bolero laid in plaits that
form inverted VS. in the back, which is
cut up in the back to show Il high belt
of black satin. The sleeves and chem
isette are of embroidered white mus
lin. The collar of this jacket is coat
shaped, high and turned over. The
elbow sleeves are also finished with
turnover cuffs, and the under-sleeves
are full. AS the season advances the
Polero is more popular than ever, and
the majority of the summer frocks
are built with them. Their variety is
endless. Perhaps the latest phase of
this accessory of fashion is one OF
rich brocade, to be worn with lace
frocks. An effective ecru lace gown
beruffied and inserted from hem to
waistband has short bolero of black
and white brocade with on over pat
tern of gold. The girdle of the cloth
of gold and a band of the gold en-
broidered with black and white
French knots encrcles the neck.
Double-breasted boleros are also seen
among the latest importations. \
model of gray Grape, the skirt hung
from a yoke of ecru lace, has at the
hem trimming of three waving rows
of puckered black satin ribbon. The
bodice of gray accordion plated
mousseline de sole is finished by a
bolero of ecru lace. fastened with two
rows of small steel buttons.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21

while it is possible it is good to be
mothers choose 20 bicycle, play golf
and ride in the summer and rejoice
in Partisan clothes and the social
pleasures in the winter, who would be-
grudse it? The French have a grace
full saying that woman never grows
old, and in an old German folksong a
couplet may be translated as follows:
Easy to be young in youth,
But harder and finer when old in good sooth.
Yes, the grandmothers should GER
tainly be encouraged, but how about
the at-grandmothers? Would it
not be well for these wonderful new
century creatures to accept the inev-
liable, content to have gained gen.
GRAFTON of their predecessors?
"Only fancy, my wifes grandmother
is learning to ride the bicyclew eX-
claimed a young man laughingly, the
other day, and when his auditor ex-
claimed with incredulity, he asserted
it was fact. To be sure, she was not
SO old as her title would seem to war
rant, her daughter and granddaughter
both having married very young, but
it certainly sounded incongruous.
The following, however is delightful:
81 have ordered tandem" said the
middle aged man, for mother and my
self, and we intend making a long,
leisurely trip with it in Canada this
summer"
Yes" said the gentle faced, rather
delicate looking woman beside him,
''my son thinks it will do me good,
and it certainly will be charmingn'-
New York Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
Feeding the Ba by.

A bottlefed infant should always be
held while taking it's food, except at
night. At that time he should be laid
on his side while some one holds the
bottle and sees that the child does not
go to sleep until he has finished, or
that he has taken what he wants,
when the bottle should be removed.
Never allow the child to fall asleep
while nursing, or to keep the nipple in
the mouth all night; either is a per-
nicious habit. From two to two and a
half hours are required Il healthy in
force more food into the stomach be-
fore it has finished the work it has on
hand; if this is done, the organ is over
worked, does not get sufficient rest
and will soon break down under the
pressure brought to bear upon it. y
young baby should be fed once in two
hours; after the first four or five weeks,
every two and half hours; after two
months, every three hours. AS the
child grows in age and strength he
takes more food, and consequently
does not require to be as frequently
fed. During the night three feedings
are enough for the very young infant;
later two; and by the time he reaches
his fourth month feeding at 10 p m.
will be found sufficient until or Z a.
m.-Marianna Wheeler, in Harper S
BaZar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21

There had been quite a little talk
about robbers, and reports had been
circulated that some of the inhabitants
had lost various things from their
woodsheds.
These reports had greatly excited
many Of the residents, especially the
children, many Of whom never thought
of going to bed without hiding their
treasures and securely fastening every
door and window.
In one home was very imaginative
little daughter named Mabel, who was
about IL years old. These stories had
made great impression on her mind,
and she spent good deal of time
planning how she would meet them
when they came. Time went on, but
still the robbers made no appearance,
and Mabel was beginning to feel rath-
er slighted, because she longed for a
chance to show her courage.
At last one night she thought her
turn had come. She was awakened at
midnight by grating sound, which
seemed to come from a closet in her
room. Her courage began to waver
and all her plans deserted her. She
lay wondering what to do for at least
five minutes, but could not decide. She
had once almost decided to rouse the
household, but she thought the robber
would kill the person coming to assist
her.
At last she could stand 1t no longer.
so she called one Of the members of
the family, just to let the robber know
she was awake.
Soon after that the noise ceased, but
Mabel lay awake the rest of the night,
ready to give the alarm. In the morn
ing the first thing she did was to peer
cautiously into the closet. To her sur
prise she saw nothing, but careful in
vestigation showed that corner Of the
door had been nibbled by some poor
little mouse, who had made a vain at
tempt to escape.
That evening Mabel put a mouse
trap in the closet and caught the dis
turber. Happy to relate, she has nev-
er been troubled by robbers since.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
THE LAST OF THE BISON.
Even the Yellowstone Park Herd Has
Dwindled Away.


In answer to correspondent, a
writer in Forest and Stream has this to
say regarding the practical eXtermina-
ton of the American bison in it's wild
state:
"In 1865, when Billy Hofer and my
self made the trip through the Yellow
stone park in the winter with the pur-
pose of counting the buffalo, it was
supposed that there were 500 good
buffalo left in the Yellowstone park.
We could not feel in the least sure that
there were over 125 after we had
counted all that we could find or hear
of, and then we felt that it was quite
likely we had counted the same bunch
more than once. Probably there were
100 to 125 head in the park at that
time. There were at that time in the
Musselshell country of Montana about
eight or ten head of buffalo, which
were later killed by the Crees. There
were also then perhaps a few animals
of a somewhat mythical herd in the
Red Desert of Wyoming, never esti-
existence for the past ten years has
been more than doubtful. Also the
same could be said regarding the Lost
park herd of Colorado where for a
time, half dozen or so buffalo were
known to exist. There may have
been half dozen of them in 1893,
but it is doubtful If any are alive now.
1.-The buffalo of the Yellowstone
park met their fate the more quickly
by reason of the fact that during 4
mild winter they wandered out from
the west side of the park and We're
killed my men along the edge of the
park. AS they We're picked up about
as fast as they came out into Idaho or
the Market Lake precincts, it is un-
likely that any are left alive outside
the park. Inside the park, mt last ac-
counts, during the past year, there
We're only about II or Is buffalo sup
posed to be left, and these were not
breeding.
"There is not, in all likelihood, u
single individual left of the Staked
Plains herd, out of which Buffalo
Jones caught his calves in 1886 to
1889. Up in the Peace river region
of the British possessions there really
is herd of wood bison left, for so
my friend Norris, who was up there
last year, tells me, and he says the
Indians know where they are. The
numbers of these are not known, and
it would be only guesswork to state
them, as, indeed, it is more or less
guesswork to state figures as above.
"On the face of all discoverable in
formation on this head, it is safe to
say there are not n dozen live wild
buffalo outside the Yellowstone park
in the United States, and if there is
a single one | do not know where 1t
is. Inside the park there may be
twenty head or so.
1.-THE Peace river herd, not In the
United States, and always more or
less of a fable, may number a hun
dred head, though it is by no means
likely. 1t Is more apt to be the case
that there may be only score or so
of these animals which have been
able to escape the hungry Indian OF
that forsaken region"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
The Marble Witch.
(By Katharine F. Witzlemen, age 10,
DetrOit)

(By Katharine F. Witzlemen, age TO-
Detroit.)
There once lived In a certain village
some very rich people who had a son
and daughter They kept good many
servants, the most important ones be-
ing Rose and Mary Holmes. One day
after these girls had finished their
kitchen work they strolled into tho
forest, which was not far from where
they lived, and which was supposed to
be haunted or enchanted. AS they sat
down to rest on a big stone Rose said
she did not believe there were any
fairies. AS she said this she instantly
turned to stone. 1t then started to
rain, and the frightened Mary ran to
go home, but she could not find her
way. Suddenly she came to a house
which was all lighted up. She knocked,
and a hideous old woman appeared.
She was very dirty and slovenly. She
told the girl to come in, and she gave
her bed to sleep on. The next morn
ing she gave her some breakfast and
told her she would show her treasures
to her. They went through many halls,
of marble, Of which the furniture also
was marble. Then Mary saw great
many stones lying around. All at
once some men came in and killed the
witch. Mary then went back to find
Rose, who was slowly returning to her
natural self. and soon the two girls
reached their home. where they told
their wonderful story.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
Hot Wealth err ,IeMelry.

Fashion sanctions the wearing of a
great deal of jewelry, and women,
nothing loath, true to their feminine
love for ornament, are wearing great
deal Of it just now. New and pretty
notions, therefore, are being con-
stantly offered to cater to this fash
ion. The long chains of fine gold, set
with cabochons of amethysts, pearls,
sapphires and other gems, are quite
familiar for watch, purse, vinaigrette
or bonbonniere, but the chain bracelets
to match are a much newer fancy.
Many new notions in jewelry appear
for evening wear. The smart set are
very fond of wearing just one large
gem as pendant on long fine chain,
and, if it is an heirloom so much the
better. This pendant is round, square,
star or heart-shaped, set in a narrow
gold rim as mabelle wills. Insignia
of office, whether their own or belong
ing to some masculine near and dear,
are also used in this way by milady.
Another favorite fashion, with either
a decollete or handsome reception
gown, is to wear single string OF
pearls and fine gold chain together,
from which hangs Il pendant acorn,
the bottom of which is one large pearl
and the upper part many tiny dia-
monds. Horseshoes are much to the
fore just now, for belt buckles and
when composed of pearls and diamonds
are considered the most desirable fin
ish for the girdle of an evening gown.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21

"These photographs are my souve-
Mrs of travel"
"All these? Well Miss Julia, you've
been an extensive traveller"
mo. l haven't Travelled Mt all.
These are souvenirs of the travels I'm
going to travel when l marry rich.'-
Chicago News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21

back to her, which was just as soon
as possible after the little scene at the
dog show. And now there is added to
her fondness for Brownie very great
pride that he could make himself
known and prove his claim so cleverly
as he did.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21
The "Young-oid" Woman of Today.

Older women of this day. especially
those belonging to what Is termed
good society, seem to have thrown
Gown the gauntlet of defiance to the
grim destroyer Time and to keep up a
plucky, albeit necessarily unequal
fight with him to the very death. 1t
is really wonderful to see the spirit
these frail beings display against such
mighty odds, maintaining to the last
a courage that is worthy of better
cause. There is a point at which it is
far more dignified and in better taste
to retire than to keep up a fight which
must in the end be ghastly. Still
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-21

1t Is not anger alone that makes cats
arch their backs Indeed, when two
cats are preparing to fight they do not
assume this attitude. but crouch low,
just as they do when about to spring
on their prey, the body being extend
ed, and the hair not in the least erect.
But when. on meeting dog suddenly,
fear is combined with anger, when the
cat, standing at its full height, at once
arches its back, with an instructive eff
fort to appear as big and as terrible
as possible. Darwin compares it to the
similar attitude Of the lynx when at
tackled, and to that of birds which ruff
file their feathers and spread out their
wings and tail when alarmed. 1t is
not noticeable that cat will also arch
its back when in an affectionate frame
of mind, rubbing itself against its
masters leg. At the same time it
slightly raises Its fur and holds its tail
erect. Its whole attitude is just the
reverse of that which 1t assumes when
savage. Darwin accounts for this in
the following words: Certain states
of mind lead to certain habitual ac-
tions, which are of no service. Now
when a directly opposite state of mind
is induced there is a strong and invol-
untary tendency to the performance of
a movement of directly opposite ma
ture, though 1t may be of no service"
From "Guesses at TRUTH" by the
Hare Brothers: Moral prejudices are
the stopgaps of virtue, and, as is the
case with other stopgaps, it is often
more difficult to get either out or in
through them than through any other
part CT the fence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-18
AN UP-THE-vALLEY VIEW
Scranton, June l6.

From the Archibald Citizen.
The Crawford county sytem OF conducting pri
mary elections was submitted to rigid test last
Monday and we regret to say that it has been
found very deficient The principle underlying
it is all right, but in a mixed community such
as ours it is hard to apply it successfully. No
doubt the power to nominate Is placed more
directly with the people under this system than
it was under the DID, but there are still the
same opportunities for the use of corrupt inhu'
ences The difference is one Of degree rather
than of character. Heretofore it was necessary
to dcbauch one man. Now the corruptionist, IN
order to gain his point, must use his influence
with many. Another defect Of the system as it
is applied in this county is the latitude 1t al
lows those Of an opposite political belief to as
sist in making nominations which they are not
bound to abide by at the election. 1t is true
that this trick could be resortcd to under the
old system, but there are greater opportunities
for it now. 1t is hard to frame rules that will
entirely rid nominating conventions OF fraud ana
trickery, but under the system now in operation
the evils are aggravated rather than avoided.
When you add to these the great expense OF a
preliminary campaign and the enormous amount
OF work the canvass for nomination makes nec'
essary it may readily be seen that those VINO
oppose the present plan have considerable reason
for their opposition. As we said at the outset,
the principle is all right, but it must be adapted
to suit the conditions existing here. 1t ought
to be possible to do this without entirely eimln-
ating its essential virtues
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-18


the settlement OF this question, but it is per.
fecty understood that any such thing is out Of
the question.
Apart from this consideration, therefore, Eng
n tho iinit"J sVa,as aor,g g' Soen Ssnds og ot
course, II the United States adopted a policy Of
inaction, her interests would receive scant con.
sidcration In any future deal made in China
Promises Of the open door are excellent things
when interpreted in generous good faith, but
nothing is easier in practice than to keep TO the
letter OF such an agreement and destroy the sub
stance. IL is simple truth to say, therefore,
that the diplomatic world puts low value on
,ne assurances recently given the United states
oy certain countries.
What Europe does ask OF America in the pres.
ent grave crisis In the worlds affairs is this,
that she make up her mind and refrain from
wobbling afterward. That its voice may now be
most potent, let America insist that China shall
ne punisned Tor her grave violation OF interna-
uonal law, let America contribute her full share
OF men ana means for this purpose, and let her
a the same time demand the Limitation Of
Chlha punishment to military without political,
penaities and general concert OF the powers
would be well nigh assured.
independent action by the United States against
'hlna IN the present situation in Europe is re-
garded as absolutely impossible Limited or par.
tiai American cooperation in dealing with the
crises can be scarcely tolerated. The United
states must use all their available resources in
the Far East as freely as all the other powers
viii do or keep aloof altogether from concerted
Nres,oN.pv p,op,p,,
inere Is httle disposition IN Europe 10 analyze
'ne loc" causes OF the Boxer uprising otherwise
tne missionary question would become prominent
~ 30 geheraiIy assumed that politlcai intrigue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-18

the effect OF this venality, al present the venal
voter sells his vote for or two offices and
votes honestly on the remainder, realizing per.
haps e. TO $40 Under the delegate system his
vote went for a glass OF two of beer and the
delegate sold the whole official list to slate for
$500 to $1,000. Surely you will approve Of the
greatest good to the greatest number.
The one point urged against this system is its
heavy expense, but it is well to remember that
this expense is purely voluntary The spectacle
Of a retiring officer going to Europe with ru'
mored hundred thousand is a strong incentive
TO gamblers to lay heavy odds for their success,
but why should we sympathlze with their losses
II seems to me the lesson OF the primary is this:
Serve the people honestly and uscfully and 1t
will not be necessary to hire an elephant to un'
successfully advertise the candidates virtues,
Your editorial of the morning after election told
the truth. IL had been expensive, but it Iusti'
fed the faith OF the advocates Of the Crawford
system that one cannot Doodle the whole people,
and after two minor experiments | believe
the effort will be abandoned and thc' party i'm
proving their Judgment by constant practice,
will furnish us ofice.holders Of higher and higher
grade. Yours,
c. L. Chittenden.