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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05
Smart Horses in Fire Departments.

'If there is any animal that knows
more than n horse" remarked mem
ber of the fire department the other
day to Il writer for the Washington
Post, I'D like to see it. | mean one
that knows more than smart horse,
for there are fool horses as well as
fool people and once in awhile We get
one of these fool horses in the fire de-
partment. But l will say that our
horses as a rule are pretty smart and
knowing
Il remember one we had in this COM
pany some years ago that actually
could count. George was his name,
If l could remember rightly, and
George was one of those horses that
never did any more work than he was
obliged to. Not that he couldn't, but
just because, like some people you
run across, he was opposed to locking
for work. Well, every company in the
fire department has a certain district
to cover on first alarms. That is every
company responds to certain boxes on
except on special or general alarms.
Well, sir, we didn't have George many
months before that horse came to know
our district just as well as any one of
the men,. He knew the boxes we went
out to on the first alarm, and it is a
fact that that horse got so that he'd
wait and count the first round before
he'd bulge out of his stall. If the
box was not in our district George
would walk leisurely to his place, but
if it was one we were due at on the
first alarm he would rush down to his
place. In those days we had to hitch
up on every alarm that came in,
whether it was in our district or not,
and stand hitched for 10 minutes.
George knew this, of course, and that
was why he'd always take his time
going to his place when the box wasn't
in our district. And it's a fact that if
he was eating when an outside box
came in he'd just keep on eating un-
til the foreman yelled out to bring him
down to his place.
"Of course, now and then George
would miscount the box and rush
down to his place on a box not in our
district But when he did make mis-
take like that, which was precious sell
dom, that horse would get so mad and
feel so bad about it that he wouldn't
get over it for day or So"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

All day long puss sat in the middle
of the garden. But late in the after
noon she mysteriously disappeared;
and the watchful birds were quick to
discover her absence, so that the lady
was obliged to start out on Il search
for the missing guard. Not very far
from home there sat Miss Pussy on
neighboring perch, looking as dignified
as ever. She was 1eized upon with
great satisfaction, when door opened,
and out came Mrs. Neighbor with q
very merry smile on her face.
81 must tell you how completely l
have been deceived" she exclaimed.
"You know how very much afraid of
cats l am? Well, my dear friend, L
have been standing ut my window for
some time, clapping my hands and
crying 'Shoo. 'Scatn to that very life
like animal, and feeling much disgust
ed that | could not frighten it away!"
Both ladies had hearty laugh over
the funny circumstance, but it was yet
to be explained how puss managed to
get away from the garden. 1t was not
long, however, before another fancy
story came to the garden lady's ears.
Another neighbor, out for stroll with
her baby and two pet dogs, was
startled to see one of the dogs dash
past, carrying by the neck a large gray
cat, shaking it violently as he ran.
Mrs. Mother dropped her baby, and
started in nurSllit crvinr: 'YoII shall
not kill that cat! You shall not!'
Can you imagine her surprise when
she found that she had rescued a puss
made of gray flannel and stuffed with
cotton?
She could not guess its rightful home.
SO she left it on the step where the dog
had dropped it, whence it came once
more into the hands of its owner, and
at last accounts was sitting in quiet
dignity under the watchful eyes of the
disappointed sparrows.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

er of English ballads, had failed to ap-
pear, she threw her shyness to the
winds and said, with evidently a sim
pie eagerness to be of service: "Oh, 1
can sing ballads-if you think anyone
wotld care to hear me! 1 have not a
large voice, but it has been trained.
have an uncle who is a musician
Tiff you will be so good" faltered
Mildred, polite, but as she afterward
confessed to Frances Penhallow, feel
ing IAN awful dread"
But the awful dread" was quite un-
necessary. Betty had not, as she said,
a large voice, but it had the thrilling,
pathetic quality, the wild, weird
sweetness" found seldom except in an
Irish voice, and most effective of all
in simple ballads.
Betty made a success. Before she
went home, in a carriage from the
livery stable that was only few
doors from the dressmaking establish
ment, she had promised to sing at an
other musicale in another of the old
colonial houses.
Now we shall know what to do for
her" said Mildred, joyfully, to Fran
ces, whom she had kept for private
conclave. every one will take her
up! She can give parlor concerts, and
she can get pupils by the score! We
can get her to give up the dressmak-
ing"
But when the plans were matured
and laid before Betty Martin, she was
grateful, but obdurate.
Il couldn't teach, it isn't in Enew she
explained. Mother tried it before she
married, and had dreadful struggle.
And father was a lawyer, when he
ought to have stayed on the farm. We
think, mother and l, that when we
are born our work is born with us.
We're like the old milkwoman-you've
seen her--who took her husbands
route when he died. She says it's the
work she was born for, whether it's
proper work for a woman or not. She
says she is like the kings and queens
"a milllwoman by the grace of God.
That's the way mother and are dress
makers. l want her to put Dress
maker Del Gratia,' OH the sign. If l
had the voice for a great career, don't
know, it might be different. But as
1t is, l like to earn my living by the
commonplace work that l know 1 can
always do thoroughly well.
'There is another little reason"
Betty hesitated and drew a quick
which I'm afraid you will
think fantastic and foolish. My little
singing gift seems sacred because it
was my fathers only solace from pain
in his long Illness; it was our one cheer
in the dark days. can't bear to take
it to marketn'
Its little disappointing" said Mil
dred to Frances, when they were alone,
"but am not sure that she isn't right.
There are so many struggling artists of
every kind, and never enough good
dressmakers! My pink waist is a
dream! Betty Martin, dressmaker by
the grace of God! | really believe she
is."-Youth's Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

The PrusSian Government is MAX
Ing systematic inquiries with a view
to Increasing knowledge upon the sub
ject of cancer. Every registered ply
siclan has received n paper asking
questions relative to experience in
cancer cases. An attempt is being
made to find out if cancer is heredit-
airy, if it is contagious, and whether
it is connected with any particular
habit, such as over-indulgence in alco-
hol, tobacco, etc, and whether it is
more prevalent in one district than in
another
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

+ Is the query, What shall we do
economic problem in the United States?
1t is declared that the excess Of wom-
en- over men in New York City is %, 600.
There has long been, from a matri-
monial point of view, great numbers
Of snperhuous women in New Eng
land. But the surplus cf women in
the East, it has always been pointed
out, is offset by n surplus of men in
the West. Now, however, comes word
from Colorado that men are declin-
ing there. Recent statistics show that
women outnumber the men.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

The extension of the free delivery
of mails to populous rural districts in
which the service promised to be dis
tinctly advantageous and feasable has
been the most notable recent achieve
ment of the Postoffice Department.
Over 2000 routes have been established
and nearly 1,5O0, 900 families are served
with daily meal at their doors. Free
delivery makes practicable the aboli-
ton of many small postodices, with
resultant saving, and at the same time
leads to a larger use of the mails for
the quick dispatch of parcels as well
aS OF letters and newspapers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

Material for rebuilding the South
African railroads damaged during the
Boer war is to be supplied by the Uni
ted States. The announcement has
caused great dissatisfaction in Eng
1ish commercial circles. 1t is sorrow
fully admitted that the American man.
ufacturer is gradually beating the
Britisher on his own ground and
complaint is made that Englishmen
are to have no part in the business that
is to follow war fought and won
by them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05
SUBSCRIPTION RATEs

FREELAND.-rhe TRIBUNE is delivered by
carriers to subscribers in Freeland at the rate
of l2Ia cents per month payable every two
months, or 81 30 a year. payable in advance.
TIE TRIBUNE may be ordered direct form the
carriers or from the office. Complaints of
irregular or tardy delivery service will re-
ceive prompt attention.
BY NAIL The TRIBUNE is sent to out-of-
town subscribers for Sl,5j year, payable in
advance; pro rata terms for shorter periods
The date when the subscription expires is on
the address label of each paper. Prompt re-
newsls must be made at the expiration, other
wise the subscription will be discontinue cd.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

All the good wives in the neighborhood
say
Dear little Dimplelins rings every day.
Smiling, he greets them with, How do
you do?
I'm pretty well, and my mamas well,
too"
Laughing and whistlng, he's off with a
- bound;
So they have named him their "merry-
go-round."
Clara d. Cowell in October st. Nicho-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

The Medical Record says: 1t is bet
ter to confess ignorance than to as
sumo false knowledge. In spite of
the careful study that has been given
to the subject of gout, it must be ad-
mitted that we are yet uninformed as
to its exact nature.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

Chicago is to have symbolical
weather-vane on a tower 800 feet high.
1t will be a female figure sixteen feet
tall, representing Progress Lighting
the Way for Commerce"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

Ever now and then some millionaire
arises to assure the world that money
cannot buy happiness. This seems to
be one of the great sad truths of life
which can only be learned by expe-
rience, and everybody insists on doing
his best to make a personal test of the
mottpr
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

Good news from Galveston. The
biggest cargo ever shipped from that
port has started for England. Its
value is nearly $1,5OO,OOO. Galveston's
future is assured.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

Teslas latest discovery seems to be
nothing more nor less than the fact
that electricity can be kept on ice.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

Elephants have only eight teeth-two
below and two above on each side.
All an elephants baby teeth fall out
when the animal is about fourteen
years old, and ii new set grows.
CinderS from the forest fires on Cape
Cod were carried by the wind as far as
Boston, a distance of almost so miles,
falling in the streets and in the waters
of the harbor in considerable showers.
A pet Maltese cat belonging to an
English woman has been successfully
provided with spectacles to counteract
failing eyesight. A picture of a mouse
was used by the oculist to test the
cats eyes.
In bread-making on an expensive
scale less than third of the time is
now taken One thousand pounds of
dough for biscuits is rolled, cut and
prepared for baking in three hours
and 81 minutes, as against 81 hours
by haud.
At gathering of old folk in the town
of Claremont. Mass, the other day the
chairman called upon all present who
were over 20 years of age to arise,
and II responded. He then asked all
those who were over so to stand up,
and there were II who had passed that
limit. A similar call for all over the
age of 30 brought four members of the
gathering TO their feet
Perhaps the busiest time of the year
in Old Colonial days was November,
called ''killing time" When the chos-
en- day arrived, oxen, cows and swine
which had been fattened for the win
ter's stock We're slaughtered early in
the morning, that the meat might be
hard and cold before being put in the
pickle. Sausages, rolliches and head
cheese were made, Lard tried out and
tallow saved.
The Hebrew child in the age of the
captivity in Egypt wore only caps
The Spartan boy wore little coat, as
he dragged his rude wagon at play. and
other Grecian lads wore simple slips,
much like their elders. Then, during
the long intervals that elapsed, Gus
toms changed, and in the middle ages
Ear more care was devoted to the
clothing of the little girls and boys.
There was constant approach from
that time on to the garb of the grown
folks, until with the adoption of the ro-
coco style, the boy was as elaborately
dressed as his father, in wig and silks
and satinS.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

"Why don't you go out and hunt for
work like other men?"
~ never was a good sportsman,
mum"-St. Louis Post-Dlspatch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

Entered at the Postofiice at Freeand. Pa,
as Second-Class Matter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

world are those who never have any
opinions Of their own.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

A burglar stole 5000 from resident
OF St. Paul, MINI. The next day he re-
turned that sum and $3.50 to boot
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

Cinders from the forest fires on Cape
Cod were carried by the wind as far as
Boston, distance of almost 80 miles,
falling in the streets and in the waters
of the harbor in considerable showers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

Elephants have only eight teeth-two
All an elephants baby teeth fall out
when the animal is about fourteen
years old, and new set grows.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-05

A pet Maltese cat belonging to an
English woman has been successfully
provided with spectacles to counteract
failing eyesight. A picture of a mouse
was used by the oculist to test the
cats eyes.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-02
Some New Rules for
the Supreme Court
Attorneys Will Discuss Them on
Thursday Morning at 10 O'Clock
Scope and Character.

The members of the bar will have an
opportunity next Thursday at 10 a. N.
to make suggestions concerning fifteen
proposed rules of the supreme court.
The rules to be submitted will super
sede all others except those relating
TO the grand juries.
The heads comprised in the set are:
Calendar, briefs, order of argument,
transcripts OF evidence, appeals from
district magistrates, motions, costs,
bonds for costs, renititur, papers upon
remititur, rehearing, defense of title
in district courts, papers. library and
admission to the bar.
The requirements for admission to
the bar as proposed are: Applications
for admission TO the bar of the supreme
court or of the lower courts shall be by
petition in the applicants handwriting,
setting forth his age. birthplace, ma
ionality, last place of residence and the
character and term of his study. SUI
ficient certificates of the applicants
good moral character and. il ne De
member OF the bar OF any other court
the certificate Of his admission TO suen
bar shall accompany the application.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-02
NEWS OF THE TOWN.

Prof Ballaseys' Sunday .vesper re-
citals "A o'clock promise 70 become a
feature of Oahu college life.
The case of David Aea, charged with
deserving his wife, was dismissed in
the police court yesterday.
Ioela, who was charged with stealing
d bicycle, had his case nolle pressed in
the police court yesterday.
A Japanese was killed at Waialua
Sunday by being run over by a sugar
train. The man fell from the moving
cars onto the track and his head was
cut of
At the auction sale of funds OF the
Pioneer Building and Loan association
held last night a premium of s1.75 was
realized. The sale took place at the
regular monthly meeting.
Rev: Brian c. Roberts, who left here
q few months ago, writes .cheerily from
Barre, VT, says the Diocesan Maya
zine, where he is actively at work His
health is now completely restored.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-02
American Drummers
Have Come 10 Stay
San Francisco Jobber Tells Why the
Commercial Agents Have Sold
to Retailers in HAWAII.

Il noticed an article In the afternoon
papers about the wholesalers and job
oers OF Honolulu having resolved 10 re-
siSt the entertainments OF drummers
from the mainland, said san rran-
cisco wholesaler To a Republican re-
porter at the Hawaiian hotel last night.
In the article complaint is made tnal
drummers, after securing the legIti-
mate trade OF the wholesalers and job
beIs, 20 TO consumers for business. Il
is possible that Few have dome this,
but / deny the Truth o. such a state
ment in the main. / can cite two in
stances which have come under MY
observation during my visit here OF ten
days where drummers solicited or leIs
of retailers simply because the Whole
salers turned them down.
"One drummer representing a large
down here on the same steamer with
me- He only intended to do business
with the local lobbers- But when ne
tried to sell TO them they refused TO do
any business whatever with the drum
mer. saying they did not need his ser
vices to help them 10 place their orders.
Very naturally the drummer was mao
al this. He was determined not TO re-
turn home without having sold enough
goods IL sa.Iant the expense OF his
sold 10 them. He was so successful
here IL Honolulu that he went over u
Hawaii and Maui and took orders from
the local merchants on both these IS
lands, doing very good business A
second drummer whom | met here had
similar experience and he. too. took
orders from retailers after tie whole
salers refused 20 buy OF him
"A hardware drummer who arrived
last week met a similar rebuff from
the wholesalers In his line and he told
me Saturday that he was debating IN
his mind the matter of soliciting the
retail trade, and he rather thought NJ
would do so. As an experienced whole
saler. think the jobbers in Honolulu
are making q mistake Tiei: action
viii result in the establishment OF
branch houses here which viii be con-
tent with smaller profits thai now mol
here and the days OF big money u any
line Of business viii have passed AVA
for all In other words. the Honolulu
jobbers wiz have killed tie goose thai
laid the golden egg The druramers
are here TO stay and each succeeding
mouth win see more and more Of therl
making this territory"
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-02
JAPANESE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH DEDICATED

The first regular service in the new
japanese Christian church was attend
ed by large number OF local japanese
as we'll as other nationalities on Sun
day. With impressive ana interesting
ceremonies the pretty little chapel was
fittingly dedicated The new ediiice Is
located At the corner of King and Liii-
ha streets. on the line of the tramway.
II is neat and cosy and has an adequate
seating capaciiy for the accommoda-
ton OF its congregation for many years
to come By its erection the Christian
church is now ably prepared TO carry
on a much larger work among Their
brethren In this city. The services
we're In charge OF Rev. ". X Azbill.
while o. ota delivered an able address
In the native tongue. Rev. ]. c. Hay
also spoke few words OF a congratula-
tory nature to the congregation
The following program was carried
out:
Invocation.
.Kimi-ga-yo" t'.My Country it's Of
Thee'1.
introductory remarks by Rev. W. K
Axbill.
Hymn
Lesson by o. OtA
Prayers BY Rev. Mr. Qta. Miss Harri-
son and Rev. J. c. Hay.
Quartet
Hymn
short addresses by Rev. j. &C. Hay.
Rev. II. Kihara, Rev. T. 0kumura and
nov. q. Il 0u1tek.
Wom&n
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-02

If you wish a nice Tailor Made Suit
inspect the very latest ideas in our
Wooden Department We carry the
largest aud most complete Assert
ment of Wooden Goods this side of
New York
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-02
Gentlemen

If you wish an up-to-date Suit OF
the choicest Cloth from the best
West of England Manufacturers buy
the material from our Store and you
will save money. Call and inspect
the goods.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LoST-A bill holder full OF bills Finder will
be rewarded by leaving same al The Repuo-
lIcan office.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-02
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OAHU RAILWAY IlD LAND GO.
TIME TABLE.

From and After January /, 1900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-22
Tortured a witness.

Intense suffering was endured by
witness L. L. Martin, of Dixie, KY,
before he gave this evidence: Il
coughed every night till my throat
was nearly raw; then tried DIR. Kings
New Discovery which gave instant re-
lief. 1 have used it in my family for
four yeaIs and recommend it as the
greatest remedy for coughs, colds and
all throat, chest and lung troubles. 1t
will stop the worst cough, and not
only prevents but absolutely cures
consumption. Price so cents and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bot
ties free at Hartz Il Ullemeyer's drug
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-22
HOW OFTEN

We hear ladies say 80! I have no
time to do my own sewing" We
wish to say to these ladies that by the
use of the Diamond Garment Cutter
System, they can cut and haste and
tit dress in the same time it takes to
hunt some one else to do the work,
besides getting a much better and
easier fitting garment than can pos
sibly be made with any of the old
fashioned models or chart systems.
How many advantages to be de-
rived from a knowledge of this sys-
tenn and the satisfaction of knowing
that the dress question is settled for
ever.
BY the use of the Diamond Gar
ment Cutter any lady can fit any
kind or style of garment without any
trouble or worry.
No retitting, no rebasting, no trying
on half a dozen times, but ninety
nine times in a hundred perfect
success.
No special talent is required for our
methods more than is required to
learn the multiplication table and
any one who can read and write can
learn the Diamond Garment Gutter.
We employ special instructors out
side of the class rooms, who will call
at your residence and fully explain to
you this system of garment cutting
and lifting. This is one of our meth
DDS of advertising and it does not
matter whether you wish to take the
class instruction or not the eXplana-
ton will interest any lady who de-
sires perfect fitting garments.
WARD BROTHERS. Managers.
Rock Island, ILL.,, 2I21 Fourth Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-22
A Costly Navy.

The democratic party has always
favored the building up of q strong
navy, and the wisdom of its policy is
now apparent. Recon: events in this
country and in South Africa have
shown that a volunteer army can be
quickly made and prove more effec-
tive than a standing army of regular
troops, but a navy is the work of
years. This democratic idea has
been taken advantage of by a portion
of the republican party for the pur-
pose of furthering the interests of the
manufacturers of armor plate. They
claim TO be very enthusiastic for a
good navy, so enthusiastic in fact,
that they desire to place in the hands
of the secretary of the navy power to
contract for the purchase of armer
plate at any price. They call this
patriotism. They say. why should
two or three hundred dollars ton be
allowed to stand in the way of build
ing up a grea' national defense"
Well. the democrats are still as much
in favor of a strong navy as they ever
were, but they are willing TO wait
while, rather than to make few
manufacturers millions of dollars
by paying an enormous price for
mat rial