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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

Here is a heartrending tale. y year
ago demoiselle in Paris won first
prize in 4 much heralded beauty con-
test. \ dressmaker, scentng adver-
tisement, paid the lady thirty thousand
francs year to wear his costumes ey-
clusively. a rival dressmaSer with
envy ia his heart offered her another
salary OF condition that she should cir
cu.ate the statement that, while she
Wore the gowns OF the first, it was
only for the sake or the salary, and
down deep in her soul she preferred
the gowns of the second. She sue
cumb to the temptation and now there
is a lawsuit on and she bids fair to
get neither payment. This is 4 hard
world!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

The New York Sun rules that we
may continue to call the frock coat 4
Prince Albert if we choose to do so,
for the good and sufficient reason that
this garment was not named after Al
bert Edward, but after his father,
Prince Albert, who died forty years
ago. When Lord Raglan died the gar.
ment named after him retained his
name. So also of the Cardigan, the
Havelock, the Spencer and the Talma,
There are still Wellington boots and
Blucher boots. The curious thing
about the Prince Albert coat is that
the term is never used in England. 1t
is simply L frock coat over there.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22
TWO LOUISIANA PEDLERS.


Became Very " ealihy.
The careers of two roma rkable ped
lers are recalled by the decision of the
police jury of West Baton Rouge, La,
to divert the Poydras fund from its
original purpose OF -sroY!aing trous-
seau and dcwcrs for rarriageable
young girls, and to apply it to the
higher education Of girls. These ped
lcrs were Julien Poydras, VINO insti-
tuted the fund. and Leon GodehauN,
who died some months ago the richest
man in Louisiana and probably the
largest sugar planter in the world.
Both came from France. PoyGras
being French Protestant GcdchauX
a French Jew. Both suffered from
the prejudice that existed against ped
lers. Their prejudice cost Foydras a
bride and left him bachelor. to be-
qucath his entire fortune TO young
girls and children. It brought Cod
chauT an insult which heneyer forgave
and memory of which is preserved in
the name of his plantation. Sou
venir."
Poydras reached Louisiana while the
colony was still under Spanish control.
He had the misfortune to fall in love
with the daughter OF a rich planter.
The match was declared to be impos-
sible because he could not comply
with the French system Of dowry,
which required the husband to pro-
vide q marriage portion; and also be-
cause of the more serious objection
presented by his calling, and so the
girl married another suitor.
Poydras never forgot her. he pros
pered and became one of the wealth
lest men in Louisiana. When Louis
lana became part of the United
States Poydras was sent as first dele
gate from what was then the Terri
tory of Orleans. now the state of Louis
lana.
Although the wealthiest man in the
state. he lived in the simplest manner.
When Louis Philippe came as a refu-
gee to Louisiana Poydras entertained
him magnidcently and even provided
the future king of the French with
money, but his own room was as bare
and destitute of luxury as frontiers
mans cabin. He refused to yield even
when death approached and died
standing rather than take to his bed.
His will showed that his first love
was still dormant in his smind, although
over so years. His fortune was divi-
ded into two parts. One was devoted
to providing dowers and trousseau for
young girls, so that none of them
should be prevented from marrying
her sweetheart because of lack of
money. The other half was devoted
to the establishment of an orphan asy-
lum in New Orleans. Children of his
own being denied him by his misfor-
tune in love, Poydras was one of the
most devoted friends of the young.
Soon after Poydras passed away God
chanx arrived in New Orleans from
France AS a peolar he had many
rebuffs to face. In one place he was
roughly handled, and the dogs set on
him. He never forgot or forgave that
indignity When he became rich he
secured possession of the plantation,
where it occurred and changed to
Souvenir" the name its Creole owner
had bestowed upon it.-New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

The Board of Education of Chicago
has approved plans for parental school
buildings to be located on the fifty
acre tract of land owned by the city
near Bowmanyi!le. Ten acres will be
given to play grounds and thirty to
gardening and light farming. The eX-
pertinent has been successfully tried
in Massachusetts and other States, and
it is believed that such a school, work.
ing in connection with the juvenile
court, will save to good citizenship
eighty per cent of the boys and girls
who have been sent in previous years
to some sort of penal institution.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

Il don't see what business you have
erlticising the way the proprietor runs
this business" said one errand boy.
"You only get 81 a week and he's got
thousands at stake"
"That's the point" answered the
other. when a mans got thousands
at stake he can generally put by n
bank account and feel safe But when
your working for four per- you're
doing it because you need the money
regular. ."-Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

A ward of the sultan was hazed at
a Philadelphia medical college, and
says he is disgraced in his own eyes
and in the eyes Of his countrymen, be-
cause they cut off his mustache. 1t is
strange that a Turk should think so
much of cutting off mustache and so
little of cutting off somebody's head.
But, Of course, the head always be.
longed- to the other man.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

FREELAND.-rhe TRIBUNE is delivered by
carriers TO subscribers in Frccland at the rate
of 1919 cents per month, payable every two
months, or 81 so a year, payable in advance.
TIE TRIBUNE may be ordered direct form tho
carriers or from the Office. Complaints of
irregular or tard5 delivery service will re.
ceive prompt attention.
BY NAIL The TRIBUNE is sent to out-of
town subscribers for SL5la 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-
newals must be made at the expiration, other
wise the subscription will bo discontinu ed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

"You see," said the mother, Tommy
Is so uncomplaining and yielding that
l always give him the first choice Of
everything"
'As a lesson to johnny" asked the
caller.
mo. 1t gives Johnny a chance to
take it away from him. Then both
are satisfied. d."-Indianapolis Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22
pIeasnd to RcIense Him.

Hardupppe-"Can you spare me
about ten minutes of your time?"
Gotrox-"Dont you know that time
is money!"
Harduppe-"Then let me have $40,
and you may keep the ten minutes. -
Philadelphia Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

Mr.. Nicefellow-"What do you think
is the proper age for girls to marry:"
Miss Lena-"Oh, about nineteen"
Mr. cefelIow-"Indeedl And how
old are you?"
Miss Lena-"Oh, about nineteen. -
Town Topics.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

"What period do you belong to?"
said the professor to the prehistoric
monster.
mo period" answered the beast
merrily. people who observe me use
nothing but exclamation points,
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

"pve promised to so in to supper
with some else, Mr.. Blanque, but I'll
introduce you to very handsome and
clever girl"
But | don't want a handsome and
clever girl; l want you."-American
Agrlculturist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

The State of Oregon has issued war
rants for over 100000 within a year
past for bounties for predatory wild
animals killed within its limits. The
bounty is paid on scalps of coyotes,
wildcats, mountain lions. panthers
cougars, gray wolves and timber
wolves.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

According to New Haven paper If
half the trolley roads proposed for
Connecticut should be built, pasture
land would go up with a bound"
There is so much pasture land in the
State that if ii should all go up with a
bound it would make the biggest earth.
quake on record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

why is this called an owl carr"
asked one of the bel&tcd passengers.
"Hoot, monw sleepily RESPONDED the
passenger known rs Sandy McGreSor.
How do [ known Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

"What sweet dears they are" said
Blanche to Mildred, referring to I
squad OF West Point cadets.
mo doubt they have all qualified at
mess hall by eating a gallon Of molas-
ses," added Mildred, who had been
reading the proceedings of the hazing
inyestigation.-D Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

81 must confess I'm rather superstl-
tious."
"Well, I'm not. I wouldn't be that
way"
"You wouldn't, eh?"
"No, it's a sure sign that you're
going to have bad luck when you be-
gin to get superstitious.' - Philadel'
phia Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

what do YOU know about drilling
wells?' asked the foreman OF the gam.
WHY, know the business from the
ground up, said the nervy applicant
for work.-IndiaEapolis Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

DO you think that genius is moved
to exert itself by inspirations"
Sometimes" answered the very Sc
rious young man. But oftener by the
expiration of the period for which rent
has been paid. d."-WGshington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

Schoolma'am--"CoMe, now. Harold,
spell chickens"
Harold-"piease, ma'am. I'm NOT old
enough to spell chickens, but you car
try me on eggs."-Lesle's Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

Willie-"I think / could die listen.
ing to Miss Trller sing"
Cy Nick-"oh, you may feel like dy-
ing, but you'll pull through; I've been
through it uften.'-Coilmbus Ohio
State Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22
Good Subjects Mni,c Good TnIEcrs

McCarthy-"o.d Brown declares you
are the most entertaining talker in the
club. What do YOU usually talk about
in his company"
McCommicl-"0ld Brown. Harlem
Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

This century's dawn IS dark for the
law breakers who gull the public with
their fake fights.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

A machine that washes and dries
5000 dishes an hour has been invented,
and it is guaranteed that plates, cups,
saucers and other dishes come out of
the wash without a scratch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22
His Only Hope in Life.

He-"My uncle is a strange man"
she-"Why so?"
He-"He says the only thing he's
got to live for is the hope that he'll
have a large funeral.''-Yonkers States
man.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

The canal boat industry of middle
England seems to have been relegated
to the women. Nearly 10000 of them
spend their lifetime in driving the
teams that haul the boats and in steer
ing the boats themselves.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

Entered at the Postofice at Freeland. Pa.
ms Second-Clas9 Matter
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

An endowed theatre for the produc-
tion of old dramatic masterpieces is
talked of in London.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

The largest horned beetle can carry
315 times his own weight. One has
been known to walk away with a 2 Ia
pound weight
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

France has IA submarine boats Dulit
or completing, and eight more project
ed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

While large oak was being sawed
into lumber at L. c. Beems mill, at
Redwood, o., the other day, the cir
cGlar saw struck an obstruction in the
log which completely wrecked the saw
and endangered the lives of the work
men. The log was chopped apart, and
almost in its heart was found the steel
head Of an ak, which must have been
broken off there at least 80 years ago,
as indicated by that number of con-
centric rings surrounding it as a cen
tire.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-22

A well known scientific professor of
Oxford used to stimulate his pupils
to collect biological anecdotes for him;
but he gave it up ever after the day
when ono bold undergraduate ventured
to assert, 'Sir, l know man whose
sister has a tame iellyfsh, which she
has taught to sit up and beg" A
friend of the Inquirer who has a rep
utation for liberality, asserts that jel-
lyiishes who have learned to sit up
and beg are not uncommon.
The amount of light that can be OBJ
tained from fire flies is not generally
known. These insects have two bright
spots on their thorax and also brilliant
wings on the. abdomen, and give light
sufficient to enable one to read at a
little distance. Two or three placed
in the centre of room will shed a
soft light all over it. They are very
common in Havana, Brazil, Guiana,
Venezuela and Mexico. In those coun-
tries at night the natives afflx the
little creatures to their shoes, and thus
obtain light to see the road and frigh-
ten away tne snakes. NJ ican women
use them as jewels. They tie them in
little gauze bags and put them in their
hair or on their clothing. They keep
them in wire cages and feed them on
scraps of sugar cane.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-08-21

ing man, he surrounded by fierce enemies But
In serving God and doing right, God with him,
and he had nothing to fear. Il with thee
Every word should be fulfilled for Abraham's sake.
SO he made home, the home of God-fearing and
richly blessed man. He buded altar, establish
ing the worship of God for his family and tribe.
He pitched his tent" making permanent resting
place. And there again his servants digged we'll.
This in addition to Abraham's we'll There are
two wells at Beersheba to this day. Here Abimeleck,
won at last to peace, made covenant treaty of
peace with Isaac, and the place called Beersheba
1.-THE we'll of the oath"
when mans ways please the Lord he maketh
even his enemies to be at peace with him.
The of the rich man, like Isaac, often be-
comes weak, dependent, the clinging vine, the
sturdy oak" Life is made too easy, presents no
obstacles to overcome.
2. But God is served by many peaceful, unevent
full lives Meekness, patience virtues where there
is faith and fidelity.
8. Ishmae showed physical courage, but Isaac
showed moral courage which is far better. He had
the courage to yield in unreasoning contention, in
surrendering rights for the sake of peace. He
yielded to be sacrificed to God
a. This is example of overcoming evil with good.
Isaacs goodness wrought goodness in Abimeleck.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-08-21
What Our Church Stands For.
From Letter in Presbyterian Journal.
CARR MooRE.

FROM LGHCT III FFeSOyteffdH JOhVHdt
The Presbyterian Church. accordingly in provi-
dental history has had its particular ground to
cover, its special phase of effort for mankind. In
history it has stood for the following to wit First
for strict doctrine, strctness neither narrowed nor
broadened by any other authority than holy scrip
ture. Second, for the widespread diffusion of the
Bible in the vernacular of every nation under heaven
Third, for educated and pious ministry who shall
in both the material and spiritual senses be able min
listers of the New Testament. Fourth for the sermon
as chief means of instructng people, enabling them
to rightly interpret what God has revealed to men,
well that ministers themselves may BRIGHTLY
divide the word of life Fifth the establishment of
educational institutions to insure intelligence among
such may desire or be prevailed upon take adj
vantage of such privilege that knowledge and faith
may, at least among adherents be found to-
gether Sixth for civil and religious liberty. These
six pressed to the extent to which we urge them are
the basal denominationa principles upon which we
prosecute share of labor among men, and which
amply distinguish from any other church Other
churches have their different lines upon which to
work and we bid them God speed If somewhat of
distinctive features fade into each other bemes
it does not alter the facts in this case nor
what the great public knows we each stand for n
general, and expects each in particular to do.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-08-21
Something Wrong.

1t must be apparent to the most optimistic that there
is in midst spirit of latent nfidety which
threatens to ''leaven the whole lump of the church
militant. This spirit finds its most pronounced
preston in the wholesale Dissertation of the holy Sab
bath either perverting the day to the furtherance Of
secular and selfish ends or to the qualification of
gross sensuality, to say nothing of the "profaning
the day by ideness doing that which in itself is
sinful
What is the cause? Have the pastors and teachers
neglected to declare the whole counsel of Cod
by their example given occasion to the enemies
of the cross to blaspheme? Or is it that the ode
ceitfulness of riches and the uss of other things
tering in have choled the word that it becometh
unfruitul'?
Both, perhaps, in a measure true and they find
of the human heart What is the remedy? There is
pre-emnenty The faithful fearless, persistent,
prayerful preaching of the word-the use of the
means especially designed of God for convincing and
converting sinners and for the renewal of their wills
1t is the proessed followers of Christ that the APP
peal must first come. Their consciences must be
stimulated; their knowledge of duty refreshed that
"men may their good works and glorify their
Father which is in heaven"
Will you not, Mr. Editor, again and yet again
impress on the ministers of Christ the duty and
cessity of holding constantly before the people the
fundamental importance of keeping holy to God
such set times as he hath appointed in his word ex
pressly whole day in to be a holy Sabbath
TO himself? NJ D.
Richmond va, August II, 1901
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-08-21
Begging Through the Church Papers.

In a communication to the Presbyterian Standard
the following sentence occurs Owe dedicated
church. costing $1,000, built in the last year, and
nearly all the money raised in Our own community
without having to beg through the church papers"
The flourish and finish of that sentence may mean
much or little If the writer had the experience Of
the undersigned it would mean HHlc. We put aside
pronounced type of hereditary modesty and APP
pealed publicly to Presbyterans cosmopolitan
through three of the largest church papers; not
willing to weary in well doing we charged the
public conscience and currency again and again. with
the combined result Of contribution from one
person for the church at DAYTON Va. The stipula-
ton of the donor that the generous aid should
not be made public; but for the known modesty Of
the giver the suspicion might assert itself that there
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-08-21
Ministers Corner.
Learning to be a Pub1ic Speaker.
By THE Hon. GEORGE F. HoAR.

In managing his voice the speaker, when he is
gagged in earnest conversation commonly and natu--
ally falls into the best tone and manner for public
speaking. Suppose you are sitting about table with
dozen friends and some subject is started in which
you deeply Interested You engage in an earnest
and serious dialogue with one of them at the other
end of the table You perfectly at ease not caring
in the least for your manner tone of voice, but
only for your thought The tone you adopt then will
ordinarily be the best tone for you in public speaking
You can, however learn from teachers friendly
critics to avoid any harsh dsagreeabe fashion OF
speech that you may have fallen into, and that may
be habual to you in private conversation.
Next never strain your vocal organs by attempt
ing to fill spaces which too large for you Speak
loudly and distinctly as you do easily and let
the more distant portions of your audience 60
You will find in that way very that your voice
will increase in compass and power and you will do
better than by habit of strainng the voice beyond
its natural capacity. BE careful to avoid falsetto
Shun initiating the tricks of speech of other
of famous and successful orators. These may do
for them but not for you. You will do better
in attempting to initiate the tricks of speech of other
men in public speaking than in private speaking
Never make a gesture for the sake Of making
I believe that most Of the successful speakers whom
I know would find it hard to tell you whether they
themselves make gestures or not they are so abso-
luely unconscious in the matter But with gestures
as with the voice get teachers or friendly critics 10
point out to you any bad habit you may fall into
think it would be we'll if young public speakers,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-08-21
August 81,

was presentment of painful loneliness of position.
Scriptura asking is thing, ecclesiastical asking
is distinct, if not extinct class. This church at
Dayton has been unfinished for three years, not
withsanding the having to beg through the church
papers" If it had been Methodist church it would
have been finished two years ago. The clog in the
way of completion is 500. The undersigned is not
indebted to Presbyterians at large for cent but
they owe him $500 this work for the great amount
of modesty which he has sacrificed in the matter.
Begging through the church papers the bonanza
that the inexperienced cheerfuly dream.
CARR MOORE
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-08-21
Sunday-schoo1.
ISAAC THE PEACEMAKER.

GOLDEN TEXT" Blessed are the peacemakers for
they shall be called the children of God '-MATT
SEPTEMBER l. IooI.-Genesis XVI 1925