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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29
Making a Tunnel End Meet.

1t is quite apparent that to dig a
tunnel from two sides and make both
ends meet is a delicate problem, says
Eugene p. Lyle in Everybody's Maga-
zine. Should they happen not to
meet, it would be an expensive wan
dering in the mountain TO find them
and get them together. But fortunate
ly there is a guide as true and un-
bendable as mathematics. This is an
imaginary straight line between two
points. One point is little observa-
tory-shed on the bank of the Rhone,
with spyglass pointing horizontally
toward italy. The other point is u
SIMILAR little observatory on the bank
of the Doveria in Italy, with Il glass
towards Switzerland. Between the
two points r.ses in Simplon mountain
mass. But the straight line goes
through just the same, for it is only
an ima einary straight line. 1t is,
however, steadily turning into n reali-
ty-that is, the tunnel. And If it were
not for the grade of the tunnel, then
some day the observatory in Switzer-
land could look through the mountain
at the observatory in Italy. 1t will
be objected. however, that we went
around curve in the tunnel. In fact,
there are two curves, but they do not
affect the stralght-line proposition.
There is 4 small tunnel which joins
the main tunnel some hundred metres
or 100 yards inside. 1t is called the
locating tunnel, and faithfully follows
the imaginary straight line. The
main tunnel finishes its curve at this
hundred-metre point, and thence con-
tinues along the straight line to the
corresponding curve ut the other end,
where again, the straight line is COM
pletcd by n second locating tunnel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29

Some spectacular particulars are
given of the United States gun, which
will preserve Americas inalienable
right to possess the biggest thing on
EARTH" 1t will weigh 126 tons, will
have length Of fortyninc feet three
inches, and diameter-fine by degrees
and beautifully less-varying from
sixty inches to twenty-clght inches.
1t will be able to fire its five-foot-four-
inch projectile an extreme distance of
nearly twenty-one miles-20.97S miles
is the exact figure-and n projectile
fired at the elevation required for this
distance will attain height of. 0,516
feet, higher" says the picturesque
recorder, than the combined eleva-
tons of Pixies Peak and Mount
Blanc" Thus the record distance fired
by Krupp 0.2-inch gun on April
%, 1892, when twelve and Il half miles
were covered and a height of 1,45G
feet was attained, will be completely
rpassed.-London Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29

provides light in the stables, lays
claim to a portion OF the fax spun by
the women in the barns.
OF schooling for the children there
ia none, except in the winter in the
villages. Consequently, many of these
Italians who come to America in the
hopes of bettering their condition can
neither read nor write their own lam
guage. Great wonder 1t is if anything
good can come out Of modern Italy,
New York Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29
Unfortunate For the Lady.

A curious instance of absence Of
mind is, according to the Liverpool
Post. furnished by n certain Oxford
don, whose scholarly abstraction"
frequently lands him in difficulties.
Dining cut one night he suddenly be-
came versed in thought, and for a
time sat gazing at his plate, evident
ly deeply engrossed in some mighty
problem. Now it happened that his
left-hand neighbor, portly dame, had
the habit of resting her hand on the
table, palm down and fingers closed.
Suddenly the professor awoke from
his brown study, seized his fork,
plunged it into the plump paw re-
posing to the left of his plate, and.
beaming genially through his glasses,
remarked, MY bread, think"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29
ChiIe's Gcod Railway Equipment.

For its railroads Chile purchases
only the best and most expensive roll
ing stock. The locomotives have the
best crucible steel boilers, with cop
per fittings, such as would be consid-
cred too expensive for general use in
the United States. The car wheels
are of cast iron, with steel tires. The
passenger cars are the best that can be
made, and are handsomely finished in
mahogany. The reason for this is
explained by Mr.. j. Sutomayer, rep
resentative of the Chilean government
in Europe, with headquarters at Brus-
sells, when he states that Chile is so
far distant from manufacturing coun-
tries, and freight charges are so ex-
5cessive, that only those equipments
which will endure the greatest amount
of wear and tear are the most eco
nomical for use in that country.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29
10 Protect Wild Flowers,

Persons interested in wild flowers
are endeavoring to create-and to or
ganize-a sentiment for the protection
of our native plants, especially near
large cities, says the Youths Com
panion. The pond lily, trailing ar
butus, native orchids. fringed gentian
and many of the evergreens have been
gathered in Massachusetts for sale in
such quantities and so steadily sought
by frequenters of suburban woods,
that their extinction is threatened.
The remedy suggested is that care be
used to cut rather than pull the flow-
ers, so that the roots need not be dis
turbed, and that those who gather
rare plants for the market should
be discouraged by lack of patronage.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29
Sedentary Athletes.

An Englishman who has spent much
time in Paris has whimsically OBJ
served that the French make excellent
athletes, where they can sit down to
it. The statement is worthy of notice,
says the Paris Messenger. 1t is gen.
orally acknowledged that Frenchmen
cannot play cricket, and few of them
care for football; but it is fact that
they are skillful horsemen, as may
be seen at the polo matches III the
Bois de Boulogne. They also row
well. as may be seen every day on the
Seine; and, above all. they cycle well,
as may be observed all over Paris. And
the bottom Of all this is sitting
down"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29

A curious find is reported from one
of the Chincha Islands, off the coast
Of Peru. In bed of guano an old
ships compass was lately dug up,
which, when cleaned, was found to be
instrument is of brass, and it bears
the engraved inscriptions: "Jno. War
rem, Chepeside, City Of London, Max
er, 1879" The compass has been sent
to q museum in Lima.--Lordon News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO, .,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner Of the firm of F. ]. CHENEY
Co. doing business inthe City ofToledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of cArARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARnH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
49,, presence, this 9th day of December,
SEAL A. D., 1886. A. W. GLEAsoN
t~~l Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure in taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F.. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29

Within the last 12 years the num-
ber of resident foreigners in Switzer-
land has increased by $4,000, the to-
tai number now being 3S5,000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29

Even the greatest germ cranks do not
hesitate to stack up against the microbes
that infest a $50 bill.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES are fast to sun
light, washing and rubbing. Sold by all drug
1io
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-11-29

The poetry of motion must be the kind
that is sent the rounds.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19
AN IJNWATERED EMPIRE
From Address to the National Irrigation congress
at Chicago.
Bv Gen. Nelson A. Miles, u. S. Army.
Eleven Million Dollars for the Missouri

Eleven Million Dollars for the Missouri
The government has spent over
eleven millions of dollars in improving
the navigation of the Missouri river
and, as it's middle course is through
an arid or semi-arid region, and as the
necessity of water transportation in
creases in direct ratio to the produc-
tiveness of the land through which
the river flows, it seems logical and
right that the attention of the federal
authority should now be given to the
conservation for irrigation purposes
of its surplus flood, which does such
great damage along its lower course
when, swelled by melting SHOWS, Its
pensive confines.
Thirty-Seven Million for the Mississ-
ippi.
The national government has ap-
propriated, to June 30, 1900. for ex-
epnditure by the mississippi river
commission. 37.647, 780.17. of which
$15, 400. 9O1.S7 were expended for lev
ees. There must be added to this lat
ter item over fifteen millions Of dol
lars contributed by the states, making
thirty and one half millions expended
in efforts to confine the surplus wealth
of vitalizing fluid contributed by noun
tains until it is lost in the great ocean.
Think of the thousands Of farms that
could be made productive by the jul
dicoius expenditure Of only 4 part Of
this great sum. There are able engi-
neers- who even question the wisdom
of constructing artificial banks. claim
ing that sooner or later the resistless
flood will break through. and when it
does the damage dore will be thous-
and-fold greater than it would were the
waters allowed to spread as nature
permitted.
Storing the Floods.
But there is no question as to The
utility of storing up a portion of the
flow of water that runs away in non
irrigation seasons that it may be avail
able for use during the growing per-
iods. AS n distinguished United States
engincre. referring to the arid region
Of the west, reports. 'In no other part
of The United States. nor anywhere else
in the world. are there such potent
and conclusive reason. of a public as
well as a private nature. for the con-
struction of 4 comprehensive reservoir
system
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19
A WOMAN'S AWFUL PERIL.

There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an opera
tiOn," were the startling words heard
by Mrs. I. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge. Wis
from her doctor after he had vainly
tried to cure her of a frightful case Of
stomach trouble and yellow jaundice
Gall stones had formed and she con-
stantly grew worse. Then she began
to use Electric Bitters which wholly
cured her. It's a wonderful Stomach
Liver and Kidney remedy. Cures dys-
pepsia, Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only
so cents. Guaranteed For sale by
w. A. Irwin 4 Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19
QUESTION ANSWERED.

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale of any medicine in the CIV
ilized world. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought of using any
thing else for Indigestion or Bilious
ness. Doctors were scarce, and they
seldom heard of Appendicitis. Nervous
Prostration or Heart Failure They
used August Flower to clean out the
system and stop fermentation of undi-
gested food, regulate the action of the
liver. stimulate the nerves and organic
action of the system, and that is all
the took when feeling dull and bad
with headaches and other aches. You
only need a few doses os Green's Aug
ust Flower, in liquid form, to make you
satisfied that there is nothing serious
the matter with you. Get Green's
Prize Alamnac. Sold by dealers In all
civilized countries
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Pepsin preparations often fail to re-
lieve indigestion because they can di-
gtst only albuminuos foods. There
is one preparation that digests all
classes of food, and that is Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. It cures the worst
cases of indigestion and gives instant
relief, for it digests what you eat.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19
DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP,


cheap remedy for coughs and colds
In all right. but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more Sc
we're and dangerous results Of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you
do? Go to q warmer and more regular
climate? Yes, II possible: If not pos
sible for you, then in either case take
the ONLY remedy that has been in.
troduced in all civilized countries with
success in severe throat and lung
troubles. "Boschee's G rman Syrup
1t not only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease
but allays Inflammation. causes easy
expectoration, gives a good nights
rest. and cures the patient. Try ONE
bottle. Recommended many years by
all druggists in the world. Get Green's
Prize Almanac.
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun
tries.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19
DIR. Nc CHE HOK
Guadusse Chinese Physician

Over 20 years ex:.
perience In treating
AL diseases Of meu
and women.
He guarantees 70
cure Blood Poison.
Lost Manhood, Skin
diseases, Dropoy.
Hernia. Gon0rrhoeA.
Scrofula, Paralysis.
Rheumatism, Dis
aasas Of Brain, Heart,
Luug, Kidueys. Liv-
y. Bladder, and all
female Complaints.
All diseases cured
,xclusively by Obi
,eoe herbs without
surgical erai0us
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief
is necessary, as it is dangerous to de-
lay. We would suggest that One
Minute Cough Cure be taken as soon
as indications of having taken cold
are noticed. 1t cures quickly and it's
early use prevents consumption. Fred
Schaefer druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

The most soothing, healing and an
tiseptic application ever edvised is
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t re-
lieves at once and cures piles, sores,
eczema and skin diseases. Beware of
limitations. Fred Schaefer, druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

FINE GRAZING LANDS.
For Sale. One to four hundred thous-
and acres of strictly choice grazing
lands in northern Mexico.
H. M. Mundy,
Mundy Bldg. Ell Paso, Tex.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

A little want advertisement, IL
words, three times, 60 cents, mailed
and delivered to over 1000 separate In
dividuals daily. The Herald.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19
FOOD CHANGED TO POISON

W. OAAA&N0A/D L " OAoO3N.
PURIFYING food in the intensitines
produces eHects like those of arsenic
but DR. Kings New Life Pills expel the
poisons from clogged bowels. gently
easily. but surely, curing Constipation
Billiousness. Sick Headache, Fevers
all Liver, Kidney and bowel troubles
Only Is cents. at w. A. Irwin & Co.'S.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19
The POae of Ease.

"a thoroughbred gentle nan puts on hi.
clothes and then forsets them"
That's what try to do. but my tailor
won't let me."-Chicago Record.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Briefs printed just right at The
aeralG Office.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Calendars and diaries at Potter
Whites.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Don sultation Free
90 p. M:
OFFICE los MYRTLE AVE
or San Antonio st., next Delaware Fur
nitufe Store.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Fuel orders filed with the first
quality by Kaseman. Phone 8.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Try a hot chocolate at Potter &
Whites.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19
DIR. F. T. SAM,
CHINESE PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

Drive all cocms
of disease out OF
your system.
Cure of all dis
eases absolutely
insured by takins
my herb medicine
Compound. Cured
over 500 diseases
in this city. No.
The secret OF his
success is:
He guarantees to
cure people OF
C:atarrh, CONSUME
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Hotel Pierson, American plan $500
20 $500 per day. All outside rooms
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

ption, rupture, asthma, cough, gonorr->
hoea, lost manhood, pneumonia, fever
structure, erysipelas, syphilis, rheuma-
tism, paralysis and all female troubles.
Medicine mailed to any address. Of
fee 81 st. Louis Street
ONCE hours: From 8 a. m. to ,.
N. Consultation free
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Quality and not quantity makes De-
Wits Little Early Risers such val
liable little pills. Fred Schaefer drug
gist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

II you have a stove to set up or re
pair, drop q card to Ell Paso Shee
Metal Works, 405 Mesa avenue O
phons 548. Prompt attention given
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-19

Herald job ofncs. Phone lis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-06

the first machine and feed $4,000 pairs
Of trousers through 1t? You can, Of
course. You will be ready, and can
depend on you. 1hall speak to some
bunk about your opening an account7'
"1f-if-you could pay
you'll get your first months salary
in advance, and If you want to use half
a million can lend you the cash.
That's all. except that we'll shake
hands again. You will excuse me,
know. but I've got to go out for an
hour or two. Call again. See you
later. Don't fail me-"
The grand promoter put on his hat
and oyercoat and left the office. The
tailor had come for that dollar. Uo
took chair to wait. The fire was
low and the room was cold. and in an
hour his teeth We're chattering. He
stood 1t for another hour and then he
rose up and softly tiptoed out and
went down stairs. At the foot Of the
stairs he met man who quericd:
Do you know IL that old deadbeat
Major Crofoot Is up stairs?"
lie vhas gone out" was the reply.
"Have you been trying to collect q
bill?"
Eyes"
"And how did you come out?"
II rhas put into dot Great American
Steam Trousers Creaser und creased
all over $4,000 pairs day, und now I
vhas glad to go home NIT my life und
let dot bill go. Shake hands. I con-
graduate your! NJ. QUAD.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-06
When the Chief Cook Leaves.

The Importance Of q chief cook be-
comes evident when the time for his
departure arrives. One day last week
the proprietor Of popular restaurant
On Fifth avenue decided for reasons Of
his own to part With the services Of the
man who had for some years looked
after his Kitchen. The chef retired
and with him more than 20 of his as
sistants. This number included his as
sistant cooks and every man in the
kitchen, even to the unimportant func-
tionary who presides over the refriger-
ators. This exodus did not surprise
the proprietor
The chef had brought the others with
him, and they We're in way more
closely attached to his service than to
the proprietor who paid them their
wages. When substitute was hired,
he also brought the same complete
corps Of assistants who are supposed
to know the methods Of their chief bet
ter than any assistants not directly
employed by him.
This manner of employment exists in
oil the large restaurants, where the
head cook is absolute master in the
kitchen and controls all the branches
Of his department down to the most
unimportant- He Is held responsible
on this ground for all that may happen
under his direction even If he was not
personally concerned in the matter.-
New York Sun.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-06
A woMAN's STRATEGY.
She Found Way to Quicken . Lag
gard Lover to Action.

She Found Way to Quicken . Lag.
gard Lover to Action.
After the athletic young NAN, resting
laZily In an easy chair, had studied the
ceiling at which he was blowing smoke
he replied to the pretty sister who had
twice asked him the same question:
"Bess, you know don't care the turn
Of my hand for women. I'm saturated
with what the politicians call apathy.
OF course remember the Georgia girl
that visited us last summer. She was
magnificent creature to look at, but
I'll warrant she Is just like the rest Of
them. paid her some attention for
your sake, little one. but really had
to think twice before recalling her.
Her name was Molly, wasn't it?"
Tab living writes me Of report
that Molly is going to marry Captain
Howker of the army. You know him."
and the sister took observations from
the corner Of one eye.
What, that chump? The Internal
feather headed n;rt and egotistical ig-
noramus What right has conceited
puppy like that to marry woman like
ASAs W dLuse Ilcl AlOlu SuEElSOu 10 CuUlkl
and from camp to garrison? Don't her
family know enough to prevent It?
Good heavens, Bess, you have influence
with her! Why don't you interfereY
"And get snubbed for my pains?
guess not! But you seem agitated about
the matter, my dear boy"
mo; it's not that. Bess." Yet she
could see the blush on the back Of his
neck as he looked out the window.
I'm i'll. I've felt it coming on for sew
eral weeks. The truth is that the doc
tor says | must so south for awhile"
and he never hesitated ut this whop-
per, and she was gushing in her hypo-
critical sympathy. Its n confounded
nuisance, but I'll start tonighty'
Within 10 minutes she sent this:
Darling Molly, he's coming. told
you I'd find a way to stir him up."-
Detroit Free Press.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-06
. ! 11N GRAND SCHEAIER
HIS TAILOR CALLS TO SEE HIM WITH
HIS LITTLE BILL.
The Account Remains Unsettled, but
the Clothing Artist Is Taken Into
the Grcnt American Steam Trou.
sers Creaser Compnny.

copyright. 1900 by G. D. Lsasal
Major Crofoot had left the door of
bis office open by accident, and as he
sat smoking with his heels on his desk
he was suddenly accosted with:
II vhas come for dot leetle BILL"
"What-er-eh-is 1t youY exclaimed
the major Us he almost fell out of his
chnir in getting up. "Well, we'll. but
this is luck. Why, man. was just
making out check for you. happen
ed to remember that owed you dol
lar for cleaning my suit"
"Ycs, 1t vhas a dollar" replied the
tailor as he held out the bill, ''und you
don't pay me for year."
"a year? How time flies! Yes, 1t is
bill for dollar for cleaning salt
and pepper suit, and IL you had only
waited half IN hour you would have
had n check for 1t. The check would
have been filed out for $1OO. My dear
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-06

train came 9 K men carrying the
coffin on their shoulders, and after
that were civilians on foot. The
only use they had for the car
riages were to carry the flowers
in. As the train slowly passed
me l raised my hat, as do all peo-
pie when q funeral train passes
here in Italy, but the thought
filled mo that l think I would
rather take mine in heading the
procession in our way than to
take it this way. Yet, why should
a man care how. Come to think
about it, that don't fuss me as
much as 1 thought it did.
After that sad sight I went up
to the Palace of the Conservator
and spent really grand morning.
Some time when I get better ac-
quainted with that famous mus
cum III try and tell you of it. 1t
is considered and I think it is the
first in importance in all the
worlds museums. Near the en-
trance is kept always a living
wolf, the emblem of the eternal
city, and as one passes it the
thought of perseverance strikes
one good and strong.
This week some time 1 am
planning to go out to one of the
many Catacombs, and if I do I'll
try and tell you something of that
next week.
81. FRANK HARRIS.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-06
All In a Lifetime,

"Don't you regret the time you vast
ed in your youth?" asked the senti-
mentalist.
IL didn't waste any time in my
YOUTH" answered the self satisfied
man. II few kites and fished and at
tended dances and learned to play the
guitar and attended to all such mat
ters, and IL hadn't looked after them
In my youth am sure should never
have had opportunities to give them
proper attention since hen."-Wash-
ington Star. ~