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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
Poor Opern GIarses.

"Cheap opera glasses are an abomi-
nation" said an eye specialist recently.
"There is no doubt about this. / have
made a special study of the matter.
Lots of eyes are nearly ruined by them.
| find this particularly true of young
girls who go a great deal to the theater
and who seem to think they must have
opera glasses. To their way of think
ing an opera glass is an opera glass,
and that's all there is to it. So they
buy cheap ones and then wonder why
they have such headaches.
Unless the very best lenses are used
/ should advise everybody to taboo op-
era glasses. The farther from the stage
one is the better and more perfect the
glasses should be. Exactly the reverse
of this is actually the case, for the peo-
pie who sit in the rear seats or in the
balcony are usually the ones who have
the poorest glasses. A performance
viewed with the naked eye is much
more satisfactory, TO my way of think
ing. An opera glass gives but Il limit
ed view, and only the one object on
which it is focused is visible. | don't
see why people use even the best of
them" ."-Philadelphia Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
An Anecdote of Verdi.

The first production of Verdi's op-
era "Othello" took place at Milan, and
all the prominent musical critics of Eu-
rope foregathered in the Cathedral
City in honor Of the occasion. Among
them was Partisan journalist of wide
reputation and admitted authority in
the musical world. His first care on
his arrival in Milan was to seek out
Verdi and ask to be allowed to be pres
ent at one of the final rehearsals.
The composer received him with ex-
treme politeness, but replied that he
could not possibly grant his request
as he had decided that the rehearsals
were to be absolutely private, and he
could not make an exception in the fa-
vor of any one journalist, however dis
tinguished
The Paris critic, far from pleased at
this answer, protested that In these
circumstances his account of the opera
might not be all he should like 1t to
be. "You see," he explained to the
composer, who affected not quite to
understand, II shall have to telegraph
my article the same evening. 1t will
necessarily be hastily written, and the
impression in Paris the next day may
suffer in consequence"
But Verdi was more than equal to
the occasion. my dear SIR" he made
answer, 81 do not write for the next
day." The critic bowed himself out.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
Utilizing an Ancestor.

A self made man with a taste for
art, thinking he would like to have
about his house some marble present
ments Of his ancestors, ordered of Il
fifth rate sculptor bust of his grand
father.
In due time it was sent home, and
after few days, his admiration being
exhausted, the wealthy man sent for
his plumber.
81 don't mind confessing to you"
said the former, that | don't appreci-
ate the fine arts unless they are turned
to some useful purpose. Now, l have
something to suggest to you"
And he proceeded to give some in
structions to the tradesman.
A week later, on the anniversary of
his birthday, the millionaire pointed
out with pride to his guests in the mid
die of his conservatory the bust of his
grandfather, from the top of whose
head rose gracefully a jet of limpid
water, falling into a marble basin in
which some fine gold and silver fish
disported themselves.-Ch Christian En-
deavor World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

Upon examining some skulls dating
back from the stone age Mr.. Charters
White, NJ. X. G. S., noted that several
of the teeth, although quite free from
carries, were thickly coated with tartar.
1t occurred to him that it would be
possible by a rough analysis to identify
any particles of food that might be i'm
beddcd in this natural concrete and so
reveal the character of the aliment
partaken of by prehistoric man. Dis
solving the tartar in n weak acid,
residue was left which, under the mi
croscope, was found to consist of corn
husk particles, hairs from the outside
of the husks, spiral vessels from vege-
tables, particles of starch the point Of
fish tooth, n conglomeration of oval
cells probably of fruit, the barblets of
down and portions of wool.
In addition to this varied list were
some round red bodies the origin of
which tNfied detection and many sandy
particles, some relating to quartz and
some to flint. These mineral fragments
rough stones used in grinding the corn
and would account for the erosion of
the masticating surfaces, which in
many cases was strongly marked. This
inquiry into the food of men who lived
not less than 1000 years ago is a mat
ter of great archaeological interest
Chambers Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

Burns may be ordinary, but they lose
none of their smart because of the ease
with which they are acquired. Some
for getting burned. II they strike a
match, it breaks and scorches them,
while visit to the kitchen ends In q
burn from the oven or a scald from hot
water or steam. OF course the right
thing to do with burn is to get it
away from all contact with the air and
to do this with all possible haste.
The necessary articles for the treat
ment should be on hand, and they are
baking soda-not washing soda, notice
fresh fat of some sort and several
thicknesses of cotton cloth. 1t Is an
excellent plan to have bottle of car
ron oil ready for such emergencies
Carron oil is made by shaking together
equal parts of linseed oil and limewa-
ter. If the skin is broken over the
burn, use the oil without the soda.
Otherwise moisten the soda with olive
oil or sweet oil or even lard or cold
cream and apply it. Over this wrap
the cloth. Cotton batting Is often used
for covering the burn and keeping out
the air, but it is not to be recommend
ed. 1t is not good plan to use flour,
busting 1t over burn, for it frequently
hardens and is of little comfort
One of the simplest measures for a
superficial burn is to apply the white Of
an egg with a soft piece of old muslin,
adding more as 1t dries.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
The Minister Won.

A minister was one day walking
along a road and, to his astonishment,
he saw a crowd of boys sitting in front
of a ring with a small dog in the CEN
ter When he came up to them, he put
the following question: What are you
doing TO the dog"
One little boy said,- "Whoever tells
the biggest lie wins it."
oh" said the minister, 81 am sur
prised at you little boys, for when |
was like you never told lie"
There was silence for awhile until
one of the boys shouted, Hand him up
the dogw-London Leader.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

The other day at Twenty-sixth street
an inspector chopped" on the front
platform of a Madison avenue electric
car bound down town. He said to the
motorman:
"Where the dickens is this car gon?"
why, to the Brooklyn bridge, of
course"
Get off and look at yer signs"
The motorman did so and discovered
that the sign on the front hood of the
car read, "One Hundred and Thirty
fifth street" the sign on the right side
of the roof read, Second avenue" and
the sign on the rear hood, "Astor
place." The conductor and motorman
between them having adjusted the
signs, the inspector permitted the car
to proceed. Electrical Review.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
Origin of the Yosemite Valley.

1t is perfectly obvious to those famil-
lar with glacial phenomena that Yo-
semitic Is quite an ordinary and neces-
sary product of glacial erosion under
the conditions prevailing in that local.
ity. The main glacier came down Te-
maya canyon, cutting it to a steep but
fairly uniform grade. Yosemite valley
is but a continuation of that gorge.
The end of the glacier at the time that
1t was cutting Yosemite extended not
far beyond Fort Monroe. 1t remained
there for a long time and therefore
plowed out the bottom of the valley to
n considerable depth. Branch glaciers
Joined the Tenaya glacier when it filled
Yosemite, coming down the valleys Of
Yosemite, Little Yosemite, Illilouette
and Bridal Veil and other creeks and
forming hanging valleys at the june
tion points. The formation of the YER
tical cliffs of the valley may have been
due to undermining and may have been
aided by the cleavage of the rocks. On
the recession of the glacier doubtless
the bottom of the valley was occupied
by lake which has since been partial
ly filled by detritus and drained by the
erosion of Merced river cutting through
the rock wall at the foot of the valley.
National Geographic Magazine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
How Blaine Remcmbered henderson

How Blaine Remembered Henderson,
1t was before General Henderson had
been elected to congress, and Blaine
was speaker of the house. Henderson
was in Washington, and naturally
Blaine was one of the statesmen that
he much desired to meet, and the op-
portunity came of a morning just as
the speaker was passing through the
lobby on his way to the marble ros-
trum. The formal greetings were ex-
changed in a brief moment, and Gener-
al Henderson was left to see the swing
ing doors close on the form of the Re-
publican leader.
Six years later General Henderson
again came to Washington, this time to
get Iowa divided into two judicial dis
trlcts. He put up at Wormleys, where
Blaine also lived, it being in those days
a fashionable and hourishing hosiery.
A week or so after his arrival from
Iowa, as General Henderson was en-
terlng the dining room, he met Blaine
after having passed and rcpassed him
many times. The Maine man grasped
him cordially by the hand, called him
by name and inquired about Iowa.
II had heard of Senator Blaine's
wonderful faculty for remembering
Names" says General Henderson.
"When l had seated myself at the
table, | beckoned to the head waiter.
Hasn't Mr.. Blaine asked you my
name? | said to him. Now think hard
and be sure of your answer
Yes, sah,' replied the waiter. He
done called me oyah las night an
asked yo' name an all about yo' told
him yo' was Mistah Henderson, -
Washington Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

Beard appears to grow at the same
rate and to follow the same rules of
personal conduct as the hair of the
head, So if man began shaving when
he was 16 and lives TO be 10 years old
he will have cut more than a little bit
off the top, If he could keep in posi-
tion all he has thrown away, n head Of
hair 80 feet long and beard 27 feet
long, all in one bunch, would enable
him to travel with a circus summers
and sit in store window TO advertise
hair restorer in the winter.-Ainslce's
MAGAZINE.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
Reaching nm Understand ding,

The young man was visibly annoyed
at the questions which the heiress fa-
ther insisted on putting. At last he
could endure it no longer. His ances-
tral pride famed up into his cheeks,
and he exclaimed:
Il would have you understand that
am no ordinary fortune hunter"
That's all right" was the stern re.
joinder. 81 am just as particular as
you are. I'd have you understand that
am no plain, everyday duke chaser
either. Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

"Over in Sweden the suburban rail
way lines have to provide a freight
car for intoxicated persons"
81 don't suppose they label it that
way, do they?"
81 don't know. Probably they brand
1t either Spirits in packages or else
Hardware"
"Hardware?"
Eyes. Skates" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

Professor Riley showed that our prai-
rie locust made delicious dish when
fried, and he always contended that
there were numerous insects that were
just as wholesome as oysters. In New
Zealand large grub or, as Americans
say, a worm" is found in dead tim.
ber and is as eagerly sought for as we
seek for mushrooms. They call the
worm huhu.-Meehan' Monthly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

Strong nerves. They are the fountain
from which flows all the energy, all the
strength and all the vital powers of the
body Strong nerves overcome the weak
nesses and disorders of the system and give
to the step a springiness, to the eye
brightness and to the mind a clearness that
they can get from no other source. If you
are tired and nervous irritable restless,
rundown and sleepless, build up your
worn out nerves with
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
why Roads Are Crooked In China.

ny arc
The Chinese road is private property,
a strip taken from somebody's land.
This is done much against the will of
the owner, since he not only loses the
use of it, but also still has to pay taxes
on it.
One consequence is that it is wide
enough for only one vehicle and carts
can pass one another only by trespass-
ing on the cultivated land. To prevent
this the farmers dig deep bitches by
the roadside. AS the surface wears
away and the dust blows off it gradu-
ally grows lower and after awhile it
becomes drain for the surrounding
fields. A current forms in the rainy
season, which still further hollows it
out, and thus has arisen the proverb
that a road a thousand years old be-
comes river.
Those whose lands are used for roads
naturally prefer to have the roads run
along the edge of their farms instead
of cutting across them, and this ac-
counts for the fact that Chinese roads
are often so crooked that one may
have to go considerable distance to
reach place that is in reality but
few miles away. This always interests
the stranger.-Church Eclectic.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

! "My son." said the fond but wise
parent, you are leaving me to go out
into the world. l have nothing to give
you but advice. Never tell a lie. If
you wish to put one in circulation, get
1t published. A lie cannot live, but it
takes one a blamed long time to fade
out of print.
always read your contract. A man
might consider lie was getting sine
cure if he were offered a position pick
ing blossoms off a century plant; but,
you see, he wouldn't have a remuncra-
tive occupation if he We're paid on
piecework.
BE not overcritical. Even the most
ordinary sort of a genius can tell when
the other fellow is making a fool of
himself.
the anglers worm, is rather better for
being visibly alive.
BE careful in the choice of your sur
roundings. Environment will do a
great deal for a man. For example,
-four and water in china jug is cream
sauce. In pail on the sidewalk it is
billsticker's paste.
Don't forget that there's time for
everything and that everything should
be done in its proper time. Never
hunt for bargains in umbrellas on a
rainy day.
You may make enemies If you
know who they are, don't mention
them. Silence is golden. 1t saves the
money that might otherwise be spent
in defending a libel suit. If you don't
know who they are-well, abuse Law
ished on a concealed enemy is like
charity indiscriminately bestowed; it's
good thing wasted. New York
Commercial Advertiser.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
A Remarkable LIniment.

The humorist of the Cynthiana Ky.,
Democrat remarks: "One of the sur.
geons of Cynthiana has discovered a
valuable liniment. The other day he
used it or the leg of politician who
had scarcely been able to walk for sew
eral years. Now the politician Is run
ming for office. Another trial was on a
friends arm. The friend Immediately
struck him for ten."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

$50 this, then, is your husbands new
library, Mrs. Muchrox? All, see he
has Dickens and Thackeray side by
side. Which do you consider the great
er of the twoT
"Oh, my. Dickens! Joshua paid $210
more for them Dickenses than he had
to give for Thackeray's books right at
the same shop."-Chicago Times Her
aid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
There's Health IN

'My wife was down with nervous pros
tration and general debility for years, ana
nothing we could do for her seemed to do
her any good. When we heard of DIR.
Miles Nervine we dropped all other treat
ment and began giving her that medicine.
and the results were apparent from the
start She improved SO rapidly that in a
few months she had regained her old time
health and energy, and they returned to
stay" G. W. OLMSTED, Kickapoo, Okla.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
Artistic,

Sue-You said you were going to
marry an artist, and now you are en-
gagged to marry dentist!
Flo Well, isn't he an artist? He
draws from real life.-philadclphi
Bulletin
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
The Prophecy Fulfilled,

"The late EDITORS wife is something
of humorist."
"Indeedp'
"Yes. Took line from his original
salutatory and placed it on his tomb
stone"
What was it?"
1--WE are here to p"-Atlanta
Constitution.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

The pain produced by a hornets
sting is caused by poison injected in
to the wound, and so instantaneous Is
its effect as to cause the attack of this
fopn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

Diamonds in the rough are some
times spoiled in the cutting, just as
some pupils are spoiled in the educat.
ing Pittsburg Dispatch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

The costliest theater ticket was the
first one sold for the Jenny Lind con-
cert in New York in 1850. 1t brought
$3.50 and was bought as an advertise
mont
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

See that you get the original DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye when you ask for it.
The genuine is certain cure for piles,
sores and skin diseases. Growers City
drug store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
The Queen and Jenny Ernu.

There is a pretty story told of Queen
Victoria and Jenny Lind which shows
how the modesty of two women, the
song, caused a momentary awkward
ness which the gentle tact of the singer
overcame.
1t was on a night when Jenny Lind
was to sing at Her Majesty's Opera
House that the queen made her first
public appearance after the memorable
Chartist day.
For the great artist, too this was a
first appearance, for it was the begin
ming of her season at place where the
year before she had won unparalleled
fame. 1t happened that the queen en-
tered the royal box at the same mo-
ment that the prima donna stepped up
on the stage. Instantly a tumult of ac-
clamation burst forth.
Jenny Lind modestly retired to the
back of the stage, waiting till the dem
onstration of loyalty to the sovereign
should subside. The queen, refusing to
appropriate to herself that which she
imagined to be intended for the artist,
made no acknowledgment.
At length, when the situation became
embarrassing, Jenny Lind. with ready
tact, ran forward to the footlights and
sang God Save the Queen" which
was caught up at the end of the solo by
the orchestra, chorus and audience.
The queen then came to the front of
her box and bowed, and the opera was
resumed
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
State Normal School

The Winter term of this popular institution
for the training of teachers opens jan. =, 1901.
This practical training school for teachers
is located in the most healthful and charming
part Of the state, within the great summer
resort region of the state, on the main line OF
the ID. l., & w. Railroad.
unexcelled facilities; Music, Blocutionary
College Preparatory, Sewing and Modelling
departments.
Superior faculty; pupils coached free; pure
mountain water; rooms furnished through
out; GOOD BOARDING A RECOGNIZED
FEATURE.
We are the only normal school that paid the
state aid in full to all its pupils this spring
term.
Write for 4 catalogue and full information
while this advertisement is before you. We
have something of interest for you.
Address,
GEO p BIBLE A. NJ Princiral
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
- March II, 1901.
ARRArdEkEKT or PASSENGER TRAIEs.
LEAVE FRKELAND.

ARRANGEMENT OF FAssBEsER TRAIEs.
LEAVE FRBELAND.
IL m for Weatherly, Maush Chunk,
Allentown, Eethlckom, Easton, Phila-
delphis,, New York and Deano and
PottsvIlc.
40 In for Sandy Run, white Haven.
Wilkes-Barre, Pittston and Scranton.
S IN for Hazlcton, Wcatherly, kauch
Chunk, Allentown, bethlehem. Easton,
Philadelphia, New York, Delano and
8 80 IN for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shcn-
andoah, VI. Carmel Shamokin
l 70 m ior Weatherly, Aauch Chunk, AL
lentorn, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadel-
phia and New York.
8 "a T. ~ for Sandy Run, White Haven,
West. po'N''
Z 20 ?. m for Hazleton, Dclaso and Potts
vile.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
Z 40 from Weathcrly, Pottsvfle ard
y z a III from Philadelphia, Easton, Bcthls-
hem' Allentown, Msuch Chunk, weath-
erly, Hszleton, Mahanoy City, Shenan-
. o doah. Mt. Carmel and Shamokin.
y 80 = IN from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
12 p IN from New York, PHILADELPHIA.
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Aauoh
Chunk and Weatherly.
Easton, bethlehem, Allentown, Potts
vile, Shamokin, Mt. Carmel, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton.
Z ~ ,i m from scranton, Wilkes Barre and
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents. e'
ROLLlN Il. WILBUR, General Superintendent.
~ Cortlandt Street. New York City.
CH AS. ). LEE. General Passenger Agent
G. }. GILDROY, Division Superintendent- wy
HaZleton, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
HE DELAWARE, SUsoUrHANNA AND
l. SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD

Time table in effect March 10. 1901.
Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Halle
Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, Roam
and Hazleton Junction At 900 q IN, daily
except Sunday; and , Or a m, 2 3s p IN, Sunday.
Trains leave Dritton for HarwOod, Cranberry,
IomhlcRen and DerinRer At $50 a m, daily
except Sunday; aud 81 \ m, 2 81 p m, Sun
.ay.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida junction.
Hsrwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and
heppton at 90 IN, daily except sun
lay; and 07 m, IS p m, Sunday.
Trains leave HazletOn junction for Harwood,
II, daily except Sunday; and % q II, % p Di,
und2y.
Trains leave Hazeton junction for Oneida
junction., Harwood Road, Humboldt Road,
media and sbeppton At s 20, II 10 N, Al p IN,
tsilJ except Sunday; and ! 81 m, IL p m,
sunday
Trains loaye Derinser for Tom on, Gran
berry, Han wood, Hazleton Junction and Roam
at ~ m, daily except sunday; ana 237
a M, ) o. p nj. Sunday.
Trains leave oheppton for Oneida, Humboldt
Road, Harwood kosd, Oneida Junction, Halle
ton Junction snd Roam at II a m, IL 40, 5ss
p m, SUNDAY.
Trains leave sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, stockton, Hazlc Brook, kckley, Jeddo
and Drfton at &c p m, daily except Sunday;
and IL III, A y m, Sunday.
Trains lcaye Hazleton Junction for Beaver
MEADOW TOAD, stockton. Hazle Brook, Eckley,
ictdo and Drifton at $40 p m, daily,
except SUNDAY; and 10 10 a IN. 40 p m. Sunday.
All trains connect vt Hazlcton Junction with
>lcctrie cars for II azlcton, Jeanesville, Auden-
rcd and other points on the Traction Com
sny's line.
Train leaving Drifton at 800 70 makes
yunnection AZ Deringer with Z. X. X. trains for
~eit.
LUTHER G. SMITH. Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

Bears the n ill5 NIVu IOu hdVo Always bOugh
Signature os 2zH2A1z9
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-22

Q a . TT O RTA.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature of &rMzAIZm
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