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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Russian Alcohol MONOPOLY.

The monopoly of the sale of alcohol
In Russia, says the Chicago Tribune,
Was applied January 1, 1896, in four
eastern provinces; on July 1, 1896. to
nine others in the south and sou Invest
and in 1897 to all the empire. The fiscal
result has been most satisfactory. The
receipts from taxes were 81 ,o00, 900 ru-
bles, while under the new system the
Government receives Sc. oo0, 900 rubles
lie Monde Economique, in discussion
OF the monopoly. asserts that from a
hygienic point of view the monopoly
has had good results. A better quality
of spirits is sold, the number of dram
shops has been reduced the sale of
liquor on credit has been suppressed,
and increased deposits in the Govern
ment savings banks show that a small
Ter proportion of the earnings of the
peasants is spent for liquor. Finally,
there has been noticeable diminution
in drunkenness and in those crimes
and misdcmeanors which are caused by
intoxication.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Has a Past That Clinqs.

Bob" Palmer, the comedian, had
been originally a billsticker, a fact
pretty generally known among his COL
leagues of the stage. One evening. when
dressed for the character of Sir Bril-
liant Fashion, he strutted into the
greenroom with the buckles sparkling
on his shoes and a fine diamond on his
fingers. A brother actor inquired il his
gems were real. ITO be sure they are;
wear nothing but diamonds" was
the reply, whereupon Bannister re-
marked: II congratulate you, Bob. for
remember when you wore nothing but
paste" Palmer did not take the joke
with becoming good humor. and an an
CRY alteration ensued. which was on
ly broken when Mrs. Jordan cried out:
why don't you stick him against the
wall, Bob? Stick him against the WALL"
-Argonaut.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
SAVING SYSTEM.
That Of France Tends to Form Habits
Of Thrift.

The Government report on the oper-
atoms of the savings banks of France
in 1897 shows that the thrifty habits
of the French people in the matter of
small savings are we'll maintained. The
aggregate amount due depositors at
the end of the year was 1861 1923, 700, an
increase Of about $4,000,0 900 over the
preceding year. The number of b. nix
books in use was 6,7725s2 representing
one depositor for every Ave and a half
persons in the country. Under the law
OF 1895 the maximum deposit is now
1,5O0 francs, or 32S9. 50, and the average
deposit less than $sS.
In the number of depositors and in
the amount OF savings France is, how
ever, in proportion to population, far
behind those states in this country in
which the savings bank system is es-
tablished. New York, with 1,S05, $3.50 ac-
counts and S766 6.6S4. .91s of deposits and
Massachusetts, with 1,3s4.289 accounts
and SsI5.91S,o94 OF deposits, lead the list,
but in all the New England States and
in New Jersey. Maryland and Califor-
mia the per capita deposits are far be-
yond those OF any country of Europe.
Companions based on these figures,
however. would be unfair. as the limit
of the individual deposit is much high
er in this country. In France the saw
ings bank is strictly what the name
implies-not a bank of deposit for cap
ital, but convenience for the accumu-
lation Of petty savings too small to pc
taken care of in any other way. Ac-
counts are opened for sums as small
as one cent per month, and children's
deposits are encouraged. or the total
depositors in 1897 the number of mi
nors was sb,5ss boys and 90. 800 girls
1t is the care of these savings and
of those Of the wage workers which 10
the special function Of the French saw
ings bank system. The system tends to
form the habit of prudence and thrift
In the youns-an excellent thing too
much neglected in this land of the free
and the happy go-lucky.-N. Y. World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
HOUSE OF SORROW.
The Traveller Couldn't Expect Very
Effusive Courtesy.

The Colonel halted his horse in front
OF Dakota dugout and uttered Wig
orous Hello" and after a minute a
tow headed girl of about 16 years of
age showed up and looked him over
and said:
Now then, what ye whoopin' fur and
" no be ye?"
Can l get anything to eat here?"
Not a thing"
And water for my horse?"
The springs gone dry
Chow far is it to the river?"
Dunno
please ask your father to step out"
Pops bin on drink for week"
And your mother?"
She's got the toothache. That's her
crying"
Haven't you got brother?"
Yep, but he got snake-bit yesterday
and don't feel we'll"
We'll. what about you?" persisted
the Colonel. You seem to be all right"
"Oh, but l amt she replied, as she
made ready to disappear. II was to git
married yesterday, but my fellow got
shot by an Injun, and it'll take two
weeks to ketch on to another. This
ar house OF sorrow, sir. and you will
please to ride on and not ask any more
fool questions."-N. Y. Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Shutting on steam.

shall we stop our advertising for
a while now?" This is a question that
some business men are apt to ask them
selves occasionally. Suppose your en-
ginssr asked you: "Shall | stop put
ting coal on the fires, sir?" What
would you reply? why, no-unless
you want the engine to stop!'
Tho advertiser who thinks he has
advertised so long and so steadily that
"our name and specialties are well
known, and we intend to advertise
again when business il better in our
line than it appears to be now; the
meantime our business won't stop"
should pause and think awhile.
Tho engine docs not stop the minute
the men suspend shoveling in coal.
The point Is, however, that whom the
engine is to be started again, ten times
rs much will have been lost in power
as has been saved in fuel and feed.
Using up reserve force never pays. 1t
is loss, however it may be looked at.
The buying public is prone to forget.
1t Is, moreover, much more difficult and
much more expensive, TO regain lost
customer than to prevent his straying
aWav
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
In the Antipodes.

From the Philadelphia North American.
State Senator Bucklin, of Colorado,
who has just returned from Australasia,
whore he has been investigating the
colonial tax system by authority OF the
Colorado Legislature, has brought back
an interesting budget OF information.
He finds that New Zealand is steadily
moving in the direction OF the single
tax. Local option in taxation prevails
there, and ono district after another is
putting its taxes on land values.
The advanced social legislation in
New Zealand on various lines is so
popular that the progressive party has
remained in power through several
elections, and now is almost without
opposition. There are no tramps and
no visible destitution in the colony.
Land speculation has been killed. EN-
ployment is more assured than with US,
living expenses are less and life is 'less
SUItuuOus duu
In all the Australian colonies, Of
course, the governments own the rail-
roads and tslsgraphs. There is equal
service for all, and trusts do not haye
the assistance of transportation systems
in crushing out competitors. There is
no disposition anywhere to return to
private ownership. On the contrary,
the few remaining private roads are
going into the possession OF the public.
When Senator Bucklin landed at
Bluff, on the extreme southern point OF
tho South Island OF New Zealand, he
sent telegram to Auckland, LOO
miles, for sixpence. The message had
to 20 for considerable part OF its
journey through a rough and thinly
populated country, and it had to travel
fly miles or more by cable.
When Mr.. Buckln got to San Fran
cisco he sent a message to his wife in
Colorado, about the same distance, and
the cost was 75 csnts-just six and a
half times the New Zealand rate. The
dispatch went by land, over route that
was carrying an immense amount Of
through business, which was lacking in
New Zealand, and the cost OF trans
mitting it must have been much loss
than in the antipodes.
Now Zealand and Colorado have a
good deal in common, The women vote
in both, for one thing. Perhaps when
Mr.. Bucklin's report is read Colorado
may introduce some more New Zealand
experiments In this country.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Killarney Lakes Brinq $125 900,

The largo hall OF the Ancient con-
cert rooms was crowded at the auc-
ton sale Of the Muckross estate, which
includes the Lakes Of Killarney The
bidding started at f3o. 900, but the price
soon jumped to f45.ooo. Then the bid
ding slackened, but crawied up slow
ly, by fs0o at time, till 1t reached
f6o,ooo The vendsr then bid s51. 900.
and the sale was adjourned Three
Dublin solicitors were practically the
only bidders. 1t is announced that pri-
vate tenders for the estate will now be
considered Dublin Cor Chicago Inter
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Huue Panther Shot.

For 10 years huge wild animal has
made its home in the dense under.
growth of the big hills IL miles south of
this place. 1t has been seen many
times prowling around farm buildings
at night. but always escaped. A few
days ago James B. Woodward. while
hunting in the hills, saw the animal in
the bushes and succeeded in killing 1t.
1t proved TO be big panther. Farmers
in the neighborhood breathe easier. as
the animal was continual menace
to live stock.-St Joseph, Mich, Cor.
Chicago Chronicle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
An Extinquisher.

Thump, thump! Rattle, rattle, crash!
Young Percey Stonebroke rolled
down the steps of the palatial resi-
dence of Mr.. Goldbonds.
Mr.. Goldbonds returned to the house,
rolling down his sleeves.
Papa. oh, papa, what have you
been doing?
This question came in anguished
tones from the ruby lips of Arabella
Goldbonds.
Putting out the light of your life"
answered papa, who had done a little
eaves-dropping in the hall the night
befOre.-Baltimore American.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
SchoolairI,s Good Fortune.

Miss Hattie Smith, the eighteen year
old daughter of retired farmer,
Thomas Smith, has fallen heir to 81
100000. Her granduncle. Richard w.
Smith, of Glasgow, Scotland, has sign
ed contract to settle 81. .00o, 900 on her
when she arrives at the age of 81 in
consideration of her going to Glasgow
to live with him and brighten his last
years. She will graduate from the
local high school in June, and will go
to Glasgow in August next. Her uncle
is 80 years old. He is now visiting in
Chicago, ILL.,, and Elroy, wis.-Stevens
Point, Wis, Cor. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
PoIiceman's Unique Excuse.

Officer Charles Kemble, of Long ISL
and City, n. Y, was charged with be-
ing absent from duty for ere hour. He
excused himself on the ground that he
oversight while in Turkish bath.
ut is a fact" said Police Commits
sioner Abeil, that Turkish baths are
very seductive. The next time you go
into one insist upon the attendants
rousing you in time, though he perish
in the attempt"
The Commissioner, after administer
ing a gentle reprimand to the officer,
dismissed the case.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
BOYS HERoISM.
Made Him Heir to Fortune Of One
Million Dollars.

CoHATS.
Cornelius Mccarthy, the proprietor
of little cigar store at Sixteenth and
jackson streets, Philadelphia, has fall
len heir TO q fortune estimated at no
less than 10000 His old friend,
John Mccarthy. with whom he passed
many days as a boy, died a few days
ago at his home in Ireland and left it
to him. His benefactor had been Post
master, Peace Commissioner and a man
of much influence in the County Of
Cork.
If he bore any relationship at all to
Cornelius Mccarthy it was very dis
tant. But the old man had never mar
ried and had no close kin. When he re-
turned to Ireland, after a roush but
successful experience in the Australian
gold fields, warm attachment grew
up between him and young Cornelius.
then post boy employed at the office
Of which the rich man had been placed
at the head.
One day the old man tried to ford the
river Lee on horseback, and his horse
floundered in the swift current and
pitched his rider into the river where
he struck his head on a rock and was
stunned. Cornelius, riding by his side,
jumped in and pulled him out.
This act was never forgotten. When
the boy made a resolve to start out
himself in search of fortune the old
man placed e1o in his hand. and he
has written the young man frequently
since the latter came to Philadelphia.
The newly made millionaire is about
30 years old. and has a wife and little
girl. The letter which told of his good
luck was from James Hickey, a lawyer
in Cork.
Mccarthy says he will continue to
live in delphia.-Exchange.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Then He Quit.

DIR. Emily Blackwell, one of the pio-
neers of her sex in medicine, heard a
young physician deliver a fierce dia-
tribe against opening the doors of the
profession to women. When he ceased
she asked: will you please tell me
one reason why they should not prac-
tice medicine?' Certainly, madam;
they haven't the muscle, the Drawn,
the physical strength" II see. sir. Your
conception of a sick-room is a slaugh-
ter-house: mine Is not.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Experience VS.. Arithmetic.

Teacher-Johnny may stand up to re-
cite. Now, Johnny, suppose l borrow
$50 from your father and agree to pay
S. week, how long will it be before
he gets his money?
Johnny-Just one week.
Teacher-Oh, think again; that's not
right.
Johnny-Yes, 1t is. / know my IA
ther. He'd have you UP in the Courts
by that time.-New York World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Price of Affection.

The Mother-"I am sure you would
learn to love my children"
Nurse-"What wages do you pay?"
The hother-'Eighteen pounds
year"
Nurse-"I am afraid, ma'am, l could
only be affectionate with them at that
price. Evening Citizen.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Historical Item.

Tommy-"Paw. who was it said the
voice of the people is the voice of
God?"
Mr.. Figg-"Ive forgotten now, but
I'll bet he didn't say 1t Just after get
ting defeated at the polls" Indian
apolis Journal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Good Medical Advice.

Graduate-"Now that 1 have my
medical diploma, Professor where
would you advise me to practice FOR
wealth."
Professor-"In any first-class health
resort."-Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Safe From Drowning.

Winter Visitor lin Florida)-"I should
love dearly to go sailing. but it looks
dangerous. Do not people often get
drowned in this bay?"
Waterman-"No. indeed, mum. The
sharks never let's anybody drown
New York Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
An Early Attraction.

Overheard in the Garden OF Eden
Where's your mother? I'm get
ting tired Of waiting for my supper.
Little Cain-She went out about four
hours ago, and said there was a bar
gain sale at the fg-leaf counter
Philadelphia Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02

We believe it was the trouble OF Mr..
Carnegies works that spoiled the
chances OF Mr.. Harrisons reelection,
and it looks as though the history OF
eight years ago will repoat itself this
fall.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Awkward Substitution,

Father is it crime to kill an edi-
tori"
Not before jury Of delinquent sub
Scribers.'
well, I'll take the chances. Here the
Buzzard has gone and published por-
trait of that awfully homely Miss
Scaggs and put my name under it."
Poor Miss ScAggs." Cleveland
eadSr
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02

Are the trusts good for workingmen?
Well, tho steel trust paid $4Oo, 900 to the
proprletors OF tho Joliet steol mills for
shutting down and throwing 1900 men
out Of work. The proprietors had the
s4Oo, 600 and the men had to face star
yation.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Couldn't Be Disputed.

Hoax-There goes a woman whose
husband has had one foot in the grave
for many years.
JoaN-Why. l thought he was dead.
Hoax-So he is. but he was one
legged man.-Philadelphia Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Its Field.

II have an invention which will rev.
olutionize the world" said the boaster.
There ought to be a great demand for
something like that in Central and
South America" replied the matter
of-fact man.-Pittsburg Chronicle Tel
egraph.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
New Version.

1t has been said that speech was
given man to conceal his thoughts.
This is not the true answer. Speech
was given to man to prevent other
people from talking.-Boston Tran
Scrint
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Iron de ZeIe.

Proprietor Ito editor)-Well, the first
number of our new paper looked we'll,
but here is one thing I don't like.
"What?"
why, this communication signed
AN Old Subscriber. r."-Colliers Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Natural Results.

"I understand that many OF the
volunteers In the Philippine Islands are
getting married." said Cawker.
1T would not be strange II some
marriages followed so many engage
ments," added Cumso.-Detroit Free
Press
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02

1t has been asserted that a captive
balloon at Estcourt should easily be
able to make signals to tbs balloon at
Lsdysmith, heliographing by day and
flashing signals at night
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
A Leisure Class Ornament.

What a petted air your cat has,
Mrs. Simmer"
Yes: she used t" catch mice-think
Of it! But we've fed her so well that
she quit. t."-Indianapolis Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Well Recommended.

He-So Miss Prettyface really mar
ried old Moneybags! Whatever in
duced her to do 1t?
She-She found out from his doctor
that he positively has incurable heart
disease-New York World
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-04-02
Safe.

"Disgraceful! I should think society
would turn him down"
mo danger of that He's one OF the
high lights "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03
1T HAPPENED IN A DRUG STORE

1T HAPPENED IN A DRUG STORE.
"One day last winter a lady came to
my drug store and asked for a brand of
cough medicine hat I did not have in
stock" says Mr.. c. r. Grandin, the pop
ular druggist OF Ontario, N. Y. "She
was disappointed and wanted to know
what cough preparation l could rec
ommend. l said to her that l could free
ly recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and hat she could take a bot
tie of the remedy and after giving it a
fair trial If she did not find it worth the
money to bring back the bottle and |
would refund the price paid. In the
course of a day or two the lady came
back in company with a friend in need
of a cough medicine, and advised her to
buy a bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. I consider that a very good
recommendation for the remedy. 1t is
for sale by A. c. ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03
ANSWERED..

Yes, August Flower still has the larg-
est sale of any medicine in the civilized
world. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought Of using any
thing else for indigestion or biliousness.
Doctors were scarce, and they seldom
heard Of appendicitis, ervo prostra-
ton or heart failure, etc. They used
August Flower to clean out the system
and stop fermentation of indigested
food. regulate the action of the liver,
stimulate the ervous and organic &C
ton Of the system, and that Is all they
took when feeling dull and bad with
headaches and other aches. You only
need a few doses Of Green's August
Flower, in liquid form, to make you sat-
isfied there is nothing serious the mat
ter with you. For sale by Ireland's
Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03

Drying preparations Li.nE.J dcvel
op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions
which adhere to the membrane and decom
pose, causing q far more serious trouble thar
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid alldry.
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuff
and use that which cleanses, soothes ant
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such a remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the heai
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will BE-
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell thu
SOC. size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren ST., NY.
The Balm cures without pain, does moi
irritate or cause sneezing. It spreads itsel
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev.
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03

ceived that the capital city OF New
Mexico is so fortunately located that 1t
ought to command the trade of nearly
all the mining districts of the large and
resourceful region indicated, besides
the steadily increasing volume of bust
ness incident to its being the official and
political center of the territory.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03
DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP:

DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP"
A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more Sc
vere and dangerous results Of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do?
Ga to a warmer and mor regular cli-
mate? Yes, II possible; II not possible
for you, then in either case take the on
ly remedy that has been introduced In
all civilized countries with success In
severe throat and Ing troubles. Bosch
ee's German Syrup" 1t not only heals
and stimulates the tissues to destroy
the germ disease, but allays inlam-
nation, causes easy expectoration,
gives a good nights rest. and sures the
patient. Try one bottle. Recommended
nan years by all druggists in the
world. For sale by Ireland's Pharm-
acy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03
PLAYED OUT.

Dull Headache, Pains in various parts
of the body, Sinking at the pit CT the
stomach, LOSS of appetite, Feverish-
ness, Pimples or Sores are all positive
evidences of impure blood. No matter
how it became so. 1t must be purified
in order TO obtain good health. Acker's
Blood Elixir has never failed to cure
Scrofulous or syphilitic poisons or any
other blood diseases. 1t is certainly q
wonderful remedy. and we sell every
bottle on a positive guarantee.
For sale at Fischer's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03

Large sun spots. astronomers say.
caused the extreme heat this summer,
and doctors declare nearly all the pros
trations were induced by disorders of
the stomach. Good health follows good
digestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure d.
gests what you eat. II you have indi-
gestion or dyspepsia it will quickly re-
licve and permanently cure you. Ire
lands Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03

Poisonous toadstools resembling
mushrooms have caused frequent
deaths this year.. Be sure to use only
the genuine. Observe the same care
when you ask for DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve. There are poisonous coun-
terfeits. DeWitt's is the only original
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is a safe and
certain cure for piles and all skin dis
eases. Ireland's Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03

When you have no appetite, do not
relish your food and feel dull after eat
ing, you may know that you need q dose
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Price, Is cents. Samples free
at A. C. Ireland's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03

The emergency bags sent by a church
society to Kansas soldiers in the Phil
a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
the we'll known cure for piles. injuries
and skin diseases. The ladies took care
to obtain the original DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, knowing that all the coun-
~terfeits are worthless. Ireland's Phar-
macy
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-03
Her Just Claim.

Mrs. Dollyers claims to be RESPONSE
in business.
Well, | don't blame her. He simply
had to make lots of money when he got
her to keep things a-going.-Chicago
TimeS-Herald