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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01
rHFoNE never VACANT.


Succession Is instaH taneous-sovereiEp's
Death ENDS Exis Ing Government.
The thePry of thf, English constitu-
tion is that the throne of Great Brit
ain is ney kr vacant. In other words,
the sovereign never dies. tbs success
sion OF an heir being instantaneous.
Hence, aF Debrett explains it. the
ceremony of coronation is merely a
solemn recognition and confirmation
of royal descent and the consequent
right of accession to the throne and is
unnecessary for the security OF the
title to the crown.
1t is customary on the death of Ge
sovereign for the Archbishop OF Can
terbury and the Lord Chamberlain to
notify the heir-apparent OF his acces-
sion, though even This is technically
superfluous. The notification to the
people Is made by proclamation
through the Lord Mayors and the
Lord Lieutenants Of counties. etc.
The proclamation issued when.
Queen Victoria succeeded to the
throne read as follows:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to call to His mercy our late SOW
ereign and lord. King William ". Of
blessed and glorious memory, by whose
decease the Imperial Crown of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland is solely and rightfully come
to the high and mighty Princess Alex
andrina Victoria It is therefore pub
lished and proclaimed that the high
and mighty Princess Alexandria VIC
toria is now. by the death of the lale
sovereign OF happy memory. become
our only lawful and rightful lIege.
Lady Victoria. by the grace of God,
Queen of the United Kingdom Of
Great Britain and Ireland. defender Of
the faith. to whom let all. therefore,
acknowledge faith and constant obedi-
ence, with all hearty and humble affec-
ton, beseeching God. by whom kings
and queens do reign, to bless the royal
Princess Victoria with long and happy
years to reign over us. God save tne
Queen"
The death of the sovereign also
brings the existing government to IN
end. The premier resigns and Parlil-
ment is Immediately dissolved. A
general election is ordered and the
sovereign requests the ministers to ie-
tain their portfolios pending the re-
suit of the election. The coronation
is usually deferred for some months
Queen Victoria was crownei a yelr
and some days after her accessiOnl
On the day the Queen succeeded to
the throne the privy council met In
the council chamber at Westminster
at IL a. m, and took, the oaths of ofIibe
in her presence.
The succession oflthe new Prince Of
Wales to that title is quite different.
When the present Prince of Wales lie.
comes King the title merges In that Of
sovereign. The King then confers it
by letters patent upon his son, If le
sees fit. The sovereign's eldest son
becomes the Duke OF Cornwall. auo
matically as it were. and Is entitbd
to the revenues of that duchy, whth
now amount to $4,000 per annum pr
the benefit Of the present Prince of
Wales.-New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

1t is estimated that a tenth Of the
agricultural output Of the United
States is ruined annually by insects,
hence the necessity of keen, careful
observation on the part Of the farmer.
AS n rule it is not the creature respon-
sible for serious loss Of crops that is
tirst seen, but the damaged crop itself.
The reverse should be true. By using
his eyes more freely the average farm
er could foresee in most cases damage
to his crops by injurious pests, and
arm himself with the weapons Of de-
fense. In some instances disastrous
insect invasious could be largely avert
ed if facts were generally reported to
the various experiment stations.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01
The Sleeper Awakened,

There is West side boy who In
quite daft on the subject of photogra-
rhy. He isn't satisfied with the mere
taking of pictures-anybody can train
a camera on a scene or a sitter-bur
he aims at securing novel effects,
something out Of the common run of
subjects. At times this inclination
leads him into unpleasant predica-
ments-thugh there is nobody like
your devoted camera fend for wrig-
ling out of trouble; and sometimes
I'd is unpleasant for the other fellow.
One evening not long ago he planned
a surprise for his brother. Inciden-
tally he meant to secure his portrait
under circumstances that perhaps have
never been exactly duplicated
Usually he retires at reasonably
early hour, but this evening he was in
no hurry He waited until his brother
was in bed and presumably asleep and
then he stole up to their room with
his camera and load of flashlight
powder.
He listened for moment to his
brothers deep and regular breathing,
and then he quietly planted his appa-
ratus and prepared for action.
When all was in readiness he sud
denly let out a wild warwhoop and as
his startled brother arose in terror he
touched off the flashlight and snapped
the scene.
1t may be imagined that the victim,
when he had quieted down his trem-
bling nerves, was determined to ham,
mer the photographer good and plenty.
but, as usual, the scamp escaped.
He calls his picture "The Sleeper
Awakened" and thinks it is one Of
TIN best things in hN collection
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01
Jerrold and the Prince.

When Edward VII was born in tho
second year Of the queens marriage,
every one at Buckingham palace,
where the event occurred somewhat
suddenly, was wild with delight.
Messengers were dispatched hither
thither, and in the royal family. No
less than three arrived at Marlborough
house within few minutes of one an
other. to apprise the queen dowager Of
the joyful news. Bells rang and guns
doomed the glad tidings all over the
kingdom. Douglas Jerrold, the wit Of
the day. was certain to make funny
remarks on the occasion. and the tale
goes that he exclaimed to friend that
afternoon at dinner. amidst the roar
ing of the ordnance: Dear me, how
they do powder these royal babies!"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

The salary of the Governor Of Kan
sas is $4,000 q year only, and therefore
Governors of the Sunflower State
have generally lived in boarding
houses. The recent Legislature appro-
priated 100000 for the purchase OF al
executive residence in Topeka, and
hereafter Kansas Governors are to re-
side in it. The population CT Topeka
by the last census was $4,000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

The New England pine, which EN-
erson so loved, appears, according to
the recent investigation of Professor
G. z. Stone, to be holding its own in
the forests of Central Massachusetts,
while some Of its old compeers, like the
hemlock, the beech and the canoe
birch, have decreased, other species
taking their place. "The pine" says
Professor Stone, "can adapt itself to q
great variety of conditions"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

According to Western experts IL, So
called Carriers shirt waists" now
being manufactured in Michigan, will
not be shirt waists, but painters
jumpers" with belt, and they will
be made to fit better than the ordinary
painters jumper. A shirt waist is a
shirt waist. but jumper with belt
is a coat,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

According to correspondent Of the
New Orleans Times es-Democrat the name
"okla," meaning water, and the Choc-
taw "hohma," meaning red. So "Ok-
lahoma" means "red water" alias
whisky. A beautiful and poetical deri-
vation, but is it sound?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

The writer of an obituary note in a
Kentucky paper warmed up to his
work as he proceeded, and closed with
this gushing sentence: "She was
waited into the gloom of eternal night
at 6 o'clock in the morning."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

Some idea Of the immense area Of
the United States and it's as yet unde-
veloped capacity for supporting hu-
man life is gained from the fact that
If it was as densely populated as Bel
GUM or England it would have 1884,
100000 inhabitants.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01
ADVICE
Like a feather in tb1 ala

Like a feather in tb1 ala
Without course or bent,
Is advice to those whom care
Hath no duties sent;
Or like snowflake touching wave
Itself nevermore;
Or like freedom to a slave.
If no hope in store.
But wherever in life's plan
One has work to do.
Wise advice inspires man
To right acts anew.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

The United States is at present the
chosen home of the short story. The
English are the better novelists, the
Americans the better short-story writ
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

1t is almost Incredible, but it is
stated as q fact, that London has n
relatively greater number Of trees
than any other city in Europe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

"Wall street gambling mad" says
the headline. Whom the imps of spec
ulation would destroy they first aflict
this way.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

Skin affections will readily dlsap-
pear by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye. Look out for counterfeits. If
YOU get DeWitt's you will get good
Gesults. 1t is the quick and positive
Alre for piles. Erwn's Drug Store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01
QUAINT AND CURIOUS,

The African Red Kaffir always rfbi
his teeth after a meal with cold wbC
ash from the fireplace; which accouit:
for the absence of tartar, and the 1nt
color of his teeth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

lSring experiments made at Turin
explosive called pyrisite has
we'd to be eight times stronger
etite.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

A species Of fish is said to have ben
discovered in New Zealand which bir-
rows in the sand, and it is reporHd
that farmers often find it alive hu 'd
in the beach some distance from le
water.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01


his teeth after q meal with cold W bd
ash from the fireplace; which accouits
for the absence of tartar, and the me
color of his teeth.
A species of fish is said to have ben
discovered in New Zealand which bir-
rows in the sand, and it is repor'd
that farmers often find it alive hu 81
in the beach some distance from be
water.
The Egyptian reed, which was uRd
for making the pens found in EgD-
tian tombs, is hard variety growsg
to about the diameter oil an ordinHy
goose quill. Pens made from it re
said to last for day or two and DO
excellent work.
Butterflies invariably sleep had
downward. They raise their iais
and hold them back to back against
each other so that from above tley
are almost invisible. Moths fold 1t r
outer wings tightly down over he
brightly colored under wings In I'd h
case the manner of folding nj r
wings serves as a protection.
Along the line OF the recent II gd g
tions is process for spinning rab :
into a fine thread which cannot od ?
be used for sewing, but out Of hil L
very beautiful fabric can be )ye
Specimens of table cloths and NJ lkij !;
made by this process were eNh Bit
recently which compared very III b
appearance with the fine artic IS
linen.
In Sweden mourning cl0rbe a.
somewhat peculiar, according Of
way of thinking For women lof =
veil is absolutely necessary, as al ali b
black dress and crepe bonDe b
a jacket or mantle of any other eolt
may be donned with these, &d ii
by no means unusual Tor a Ia H.
wear the regulation weeds in OF un,
ton with a brilliant red jacket. Me
also will dress in black trouser an
hat and colored waistcoat, on ossi
bly, even colored coat
It is an odd fact that in Elglar tn
cultivation of tobacco as crop il pro.
hibited by tax so high on eyery acre
sown with tobacco seed that no eng
lishman Guild afford to grow it, depr
rs Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain grow or
chids--as an expensive fad. Tho orr
gin Of this prohibition is still MOI Gu
Tious. 1t originated in the reill OF
Charles H., when parliament pas ed a
Jaw forbidding the growth of to acco
In England for the express pu pose
bf encouraging trade with the new
colony of Virginia.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

British credit seems to be still good.
Notwithstanding the huge war e1pen-
ditures in South Africa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

Entered at the Postofiice at Freeland. Pa
Is Second-Class Matter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

The average woman will retu a
tall quicker than she will an umb ella
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-01

The Egyptian reed, which was ukt
for making the pens found in Egp
tian tombs, is a hard variety growsl
to about the diameter oil an ordin&l
goose quill. Pens made from it II,
said to last for day or two and dt
excellent work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-04
The Last Word.

There are numerous anecdotes showing
the ready wit OF DIR. Mary Walker In her
conflicts with those who look with dis
favor on her style OF dress. one of these
is told by Congressman q. W. Smith, Of
Murphysboro, III.
IL was at the presidents reception just
after the inauguration OF last March, wa
Ting Fang the Chinese minister was
present as was Dr. Mary Walker, and
the two notable characters, the one rep
resentlng the conservatiyeism OF the east
and the other the other extreme of the
progressive west met. The distinguished
diplomat indulged In his usual personal
questions by inquiring " the doctor was
a woman On being assured hy her that
she was a woman. he then asked, why
do Won wear mems ctothes2' Dr. Walker
turned his own weapon against him and
asked N he was man. When the sur
prised Celestial responded that he was,
she asked, Then, why do YOU wear wom-
ems clothes2',
INC representative 1T THV F1HUrTUr
thought he saw way out of the coruer
and made dash for it by replying that
the. customs of his country permitted him
to wear that dress And H. quickly re
torted Dr Mary Walker, wear this he
cause the liberty of my country permits
nm. Co wear mems clothes" and with 2
toss of her head the little doctor walked
away from the neld with the victory oi
her side Chicago Chronicle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-04
A Judges Wittioisms.

Al coleraine during the hearing of an
action for horse poisoning, the late Iofu
Morris was very much amused Al lnt
self-sufficient air with which a doctor
WAS giving evidence. 10 the enert INST
twelve grains of the poison I'm question
fatal consequences. His lofdsnlp event
upally said to the witness: Tell me lhls,
wouldn't twelve grains Kill the devii MN MN
self 81 he swallowed them? Inc neulco
replied pompously. II never nsu lhs ne
honor or pre 4eFfBfng Tor rfTHt pstf~r1t7 :
10 this the Judge. I'm most conno~nllsi
tone retorted. All no. dochthor. dear,
ye nivir had. Mhore's the pithy the ouid
bhoy's aloiVe YET
shortly prior To his retirement from the
court Of appeal Lord Morris, in his onl-
cial capacity OF Vice-chancellcr OF lhe
ROYAL University OF ireland, received =
ROYAL visitor TO the Dublin flower snow
on such orca sions ~ was Incumbent or
him 10 wear his gold-streaked robes 81
office Deeming II necessary TO expislh
WHY he donned such gurgeousiy-hued hh
bilimeuts he said You Royal lilghheSs
will observe that as vice-chanceilor oi
the university, | am Obliged 10 wear al
this fine toggery. | think II only tair to
offer you this sxplaus tion-otherwlse you
might MINK 7 wTs trying 10 uensioi III
MYSELF into a suniuwer.
During the height Of the Land League
agitation an eminent c. G., In opening
case before Lord Morris. In which proper
~ In Australia WAS involved, proceeded W
read a document setting forth. IN glowlnH
terms the advantages II possessed
Among these was the statement: Ihs
Australian aborigines are very dulet
"Pedad" interjccted the chief luslce
chats more than can he said or thi'
country Manchester Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-04

Archdukc Ferdinand. the son OF the
German Emperor Ferdinand ], accom-
nanled his father upon his state entry
into Augsburg and passing through ine
nr,nctnal street he noticed al "a window
~ the mansion of the merchant princes
of those days a most lovely maiden. VINO
ntre.iyIn9 herself remarked by him,
hlnshinplv Withdrew from his gaze The
youthful prince was 50 enraptured with
her apnearance that he eagerly sought
an opportunlte of making her acWiaint-
.pc- and soon discovered her I'm Philip
pinr. the daughter of Francis Welser an
.puleni merchant of The town. Some
dime afterwards ha paid court 10 her
when She was ou visit 10 her aunt, Mad
anne de- Loxan. al Bresnc in Bohemia.
Their marriage took place at Brasnic In
1857 the bride being 30 years Of age. the
archduke ~ The ceremony was cele-
br.,ted quite secretly by the father con-
fessor of the prince John Won cavsleries,
m the presence of only few persons.
Four children were the issue of the mar
rage. ~ witch the two Youngest. twins,
died ia childhood. the two eldest, Andreas
and Charles. grew an 10 mans estate.
m, archduke's father the emperor. re-
fused Ia acknowledge the marriage when
h,, became aware uf the same. years al
ter it- accomplishments. and We nave a
must pAthetic story uf the way IA whlcu
Philippine is said 60 have Won her way
o. the heart OF her stern father-iu-
Taking her littls children with her sls
went 10 Vienna tu SEE the emperor, ahu
under ara assumed uame she succeeded,
through her extraordinary beauty ana
genileness, iu Urrvutffug upon t4f---i4tslt
chamberlain of the sovereign 20 pr"cult
for her "A private audience win ms hla
irstv ON her knees she told him now
she was he happy wife uf a n"bieinHh'
and huw her husbands fathvr, she h'
self not being uuhlv iairn. refused 10 80
know ledge the marriage. and now thfi1
fore she had come 10 throw hefsrli VIII
h-r children al the feet of the emperor;
implorfug him To intercede for her ana
lhe bows with her noble husband falher;
The emperor. struck by the chaftnS gu
M. Woman anl the Innocence OF the boNrs
assured her of his aSsisiancs. rrmafhlhk
he could MOI POSSIBLY understand now any
father could refuse 10 receive such Wo-
man a. his daughter Tell me the name
of th,. cruel fathrr-in-law, and 1 VIII see
YOU rightrd" Again throwing herself on
her knees she told the monarch lhat the
cruel father-in-laW was himself snd thh'
she was the wife of his son. Ferdlhahu.
Phllinuine Welser. The emperor. enllreiA
cAptiVated by her beauty and genllehess'
and touched bN the courage ana delermi-
nation which induced her 10 approach MN
in person. furgaVe her and pardoned her
husband tie received her "a dausnlc
in-law. and although lie expressed a wish
the marriage should be kept secret, ne
appointed Ferdinand regent OF lgfoi,
with q residence at lnnsbruck, ana dshS''
her to gu thii her rs his conSoft. ~ hlNer-
sal and Ludgate Magazine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-04
Home Auuariums.

",\viih proper care" said "A dealer In
aquariums and aquarium stock 'hshes
are the most easily kept of all animal
pets. and the least expensive To keep
and they may afford the greatest pleas
ure. Fishes and other animals suitable
for aquariums are sold iu variety, many
of them very cheap. though some OF the
rarer and more curious fishes are quite
costly
There are various aquatic plants suit
able for aquarium use. so that II ~ quite
10Ssib1e To make or the plant life In a
tank "A most attractive feature, ana III II
by the introduction OF plant life that You
are enabled to make tank self-sustain-
ing. as IL should be I'm order To get the
highest pleasure from it. in tank with
out plants IL H. necessary to renew the
water frequently to keep the fishes In "
alive In a self-sustaining tank the
plants produce oNNgen, which II essential
to the life of the fishes. aud the fishes
give IN carhonic acid gas which is essen
tlal go the lie of the plants,
''rhe Self-sustaniing tank Is called also
n balanced tank for the reason that in II
one form of lie j. balanced against the
other with a nice adjustment and proper
care such = tank can be Kept for years
without renewing the water in n. except
such as may be lost by evaporation.
"Rcsid,s fulfilling the office of supply
INK "NN zen Tor them the plants aUord
! coVerts for the fishes The plants them
selves may he beRutiful. the fishes or
other creatures ip "a tank beautiful.
! strange or curious. and the whole tank
! thus Incomes a thing of fascinating and
deHghtfm interest
Tanks for home aquarums are msde
in very great variety The cost Of "a
I home aquarium depends of course. on
/ this size aud style of the tank and the
] manner in which A. r. stocked Thus a
! tank say seven hy ter inches stocked
! with plants aud fishes. a small self-sus-
! tanning aquarium. can he bought for a
| dollar. 4 tank three feet long and 81 other
dimensions IN proportion might cost suit-
I ahiy stocked t5 to So. We make much
I larger and much more costly auusriums
| to go into special places ~ a part 90 the
Interior decoration scheme of house. 4" -
1 Exchange
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-04
WRAPS AND CApts.

The new wraps are capes i'm varying
,s..,hs between three-quarter Length and
very short. longer dolman shape for won
on past middle age, and coats of all Sorts
md kinds. The JACKIE, reaching niue
below the waist line is the JaaniieSl NJ
lie garment for Autumn wear when
cane Will not answer the purpose ana u
a. variously made of tafreta silk. moire.
satin and light weight broadcloth In pale
gray or some brighter color aud elabor-
ately trimmed with applique OF lace. or
scroll design I'm silk embroidery. covered
with a entwOrlx OF steel and emhf"iderN
which it's very effective over color
Jackets which are built on severe iheS
are now pAsse An exquisite little model
M n shawl shape. pointing down Ia the
hack is of spangl~d steel net over rlch
narrow velvet and inished all around the
eds-e with a plain net plating. ia inrh
edged with velvet ribbon the same
shade which seems TO he the uniNtfsal
finish Satin finished broadcloth capes
sored aud gathered around the shohlhetS
are another stlle, says tile lhiiadeiphih
Inquirer
The collars OF ali the capcs are high,
lined inside with shirred chifon. liberty
silk lace or silk ami finished la front WIN
bow and scarf ends OF plated chlHon.
one OF the prettiesi novelties among VA"
imported models Is made nf pale gray
.affeta shirred around on large cofhs 1"
ut the shoulders closely aud finished Win
2 plating o. gray chiffon edged with
tiny velvet braid The upper portion Of
eome of the ganes Is sometimes llads
with long stole euds. colored silk velvet
for evening wear. especially i'm the shades
or tan. Is another material which appears
IN canes and ,'ream lace friis are the
trimming. one Geep one. perhaps win
heading made by shrring the lace INTO
A narrow pun supplemented by bahd
~ applique lace.
Whatever the length of the cape may
no Il rounds NJ in front and in many
instances reminds Aou Of the capes worn
wears ago. The holman l. here again, anu
another garment ~ silk. i'anne ana iacT'
which has the appearance OF ralhtr
long sacaue or short sacpue' rather'
with desp laee nounces ana dlstlh't
sleeves. pal. gray MORE IL a very pretty
foundation for cape with black applique
trimmings A shawl cape constructed OF
black velvet white satin, white glace SILK
and black chiffon. the velvet embroidered
with turquoise steel and jet forms the
npper part cut away here and there u"
show the white underneath crossed pN .
network OF steel beads. nounce or
white glace covered by another OF black
chiffon. falls from the velvet The SCARF
In front is Of white chiffon. veiled with
black
The variety In capes Is not confined 10
silk and lace. however. for there Is every
kind I'm coored cloth which can he imag-
ined. Tan and gray are especially so"d
style. while cream, white and red are
both worn in Paris. Rows OF stitching.
stitched bands Of cloth satin bands and
hraidinr are the modes of trimming cloth
canes The prevailing model Is three
quarter length and cnt with scant CIR
cular flounce on the bottom. In one model
Of tan this nounce is entirely covered
with sort OF vermicelli pattern " cream
silk braid.