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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
A Clever California Woman.

California boasts Of a girl who has
been the foreman of a thrashing crew
and successfully harvested season of
grain. Her name is Ethel Hobson.
Her father is q rancher OF San Luis
Obispo County. He had a thrashing
outfit with all modern improvements,
and for fifteen years has harvested
grain for the country. His daughter
has always been his close companion,
and when she was but a little girl
played about the harvesting machln-
cry in the field. For the last three
years since she was sixteen she has
been his bookkeeper. In this capacity
she has gone with him from ranch to
ranch, camping out in tent at night.
This year at the height Of the season
Mr.. Hobson met with an accident,
which laid him up for the summer and
rendered 1t impossible for him to fill
his contracts. 1t was then that his
daughter proved her ability to carry
on the business, which she has done
with marked success. She took her
fathers place as captain OF the big
machine in the field. Every detail she
superintended herself, from the en-
gine to the separator. Twenty-three
men worked under her direction. Some
were reputed to be hard characters,
but one and all obeyed her orders to
the letter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE.
The Style Yielding to That Common in
European Countries.

A Japanese architect who makes a
speciality of European styles and de-
signs is a person not frequently met
In this country, yet such is the profes-
sion of Mr.. S. Yoshii, OF Toxic, Japan
who arrived in Washington Tuesday
Mr.. Yoshiis card tells that he is the
"chief architect to the ministry OF
communication, architect to the homo
department" etc, and Mr.. Yoshii him
self tells some very interesting things
about the architectural phase of Jap
anese life. Speaking Of this he said:
European architecture is gradually
gaining foothold in Japan, and must
sooner or later dominate, just as Eu-
ropean styles Of dress are soon to
dominate in the big cities. In Toxic
and in other large centres of popula-
ton all the new business houses are
built on European plans. They are
found to be more practicable. The
residences are still of the japanese
style, and I suppose they will bend to
the change last of all. Some of the
larger and finer residences in the cities
are built like yours, but most stick to
the old customs.
"The Government does not own its
buildings, but rents them, and these,
without exception, are of European
design. Within a few years the Gov
ernment will erect it's own buildings,
and, of course, will adopt European
patterns. There are three good Euro
pean hotels in Toxic, and a number
that are not so good. The Europeans
and Americans never stop at the jap
anese hotels, because they cannot do
without chairs. Our hotels have moth
ing but couches.
Architects in Japan make it rule
never to construct building over four
stories in height, for fear it will fall
during an earthquake. Earthquakes
are frequent there. Sometimes we
have two in one month, but the dam
age is seldom great."-Washington
Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
French Waists.

Smart fancy waists are much in de-
mand to wear with the coats and
skirts so necessary to ones comfort.
For day wear-that is, for morning
wear with cloth costumes-there is
quite a variety in taffeta waists, the
newest taffetas being changeable ones,
trimmed with narrow lines of black
velvet. There is curious green-red
ehangeable taffeta of very soft, plia-
BILE weave that is very good, and looks
well with black velvet and white lace
trimmings. The tucked and pleated
waists are the favorite ones; the pleats
medium-sized boX-pleats, no trimming
IN the back, and In the front round
yoke or pleats with the lines of velvet.
These waists, as rule, are in dark
colors, but some OF the lighter taffetas
are used, and the rather heavier silks
with cord like those formerly known
as gros grains. There Is q shade Of
pinkish blue that is very good in this
silk; oddly enough, 1t Is trimmed with
a very light blue velvet ribbon. There
are many regular shirt waists in fan
mel, silk, corduroy and velveteen, made
In the very plainest fashion, but they
are not what can be called very smart,
and are only possible with rainy-day
gowns, OF for market.-Harper's Ba-
Ear. .r,.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02

1t will be remembered that certain
princess in the fairy tales had gown
which she used to carry round in q
walnut shell when on her travels. Just
such frock was shown the ether day
at one of the smart faiseurs'. 1t could
almost have been passed through a
ring. 1t was gathered all round and
opened over a petticoat of tulle con-
fined by the newest Of satin bows and
boasting the most delightful little
pointed waistcoat, fashioned of pink
silk and silver embroidery and own
ing the dearest little sleeves Of lace,
caught up with ribbon of soft satin.
The whole bore a suggestion of the
days of Marie Antoinette, and one
longed to see it worn by fair girl
whose golden locks would be worn
somewhat high over cushion wreath
ed with pink roses and one long curl
falling on the left shoulder
Another evening dress was a poppy
red crepe de chine, a lovely glowing
creation, the color Of which was thrown
UP by two full-blown roses in white
mousseline dlamente. There was an
idealized Louis Seize frock in blue,
painted with vlolets, and with raised
violets in chiffon, and ruf1ies of lace
and diamond buttons on the most be-
coming little coat.-New York Gem
mercial Advertiser.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
WISE WORDS.

Senility and extreme youth are equal
ly garrulous.
Like death, inspiration often comes
unexpectedly.
To look is not always to see, says
the wise man.
Happiness often goes about dis
guised as duty.
Daintiness is to woman what cour-
tesy is to man.
Health is a touchy thing; disobey
it, and off it goes.
Only snob is pretentious; gentlefolk
are always modest.
Thrift is not learned by text books,
but through observation.
Women confess to bad memories,
but seldom bad methods.
To fall out of love is joy; into it,
misery. To love is difficult.
1t is better not to say all you mean
than to mean nothing you say.
He who fails once is to be pitied;
twice, to be watched; thrice, to be
condemned.
There never was a true book lover
who could understand what lonesome
ness" means.
After one can eliminate the interro-
CATION point from the life matrimonial
all goes well.
In order to learn a mans character,
watch his hatreds; to gauge a wom-
ans, note her loves.
To hit the mark with anotner's arrow
is despicable when you deprive the
owner both of the opportunity and
WeaDon.-Philadelph Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02

There is farm boy living UP in the
northern part of Minnesota, probably
the most unpromising part OF the State
for fruit; but it looks now as If he is
doing a work in the interest Of fruit
for the whole State that but few boys
or men are doing in more favorable
locations. He is planting fruit seeds
and pits IN the effort to develop sorts
adapted to his environment. He now
has plum, a seeding of the best wild
plums that he could find, that is of
exceptionally fine quality, and if it is
found to be adapted to general cult
vation, it will be rare acquisition.
The tree is hardy, but is yet too young
TO know just what it's fruiting qualities
will be, but the fruit excites the ad-
miration Of all who have seen it.
This boy planted pits of prunes that
came from the store, and out of the lot
one tree has survived, had its first
blossoms this year, and the boy writes
that he is awaiting with intense anX-
iety the coming year and some ma
tured specimens from the one sur
vivor OF his prune trees, the one that
has stood unscathed the yicissitudes
of his severe climate. There is 10 fear
that that boy will leave the farm"
1t is not yet time TO name this young
worker along the true lines of fruit de-
velopment for this region. There will
be time enough for that when his plum
has had another year in which to
demonstrate whether OF rot it possesses
certain essentials to commercial sue
cess, and when his hardy prune has
shown it's qualities. In the meantime
the example of this hoy should be
copied by very many others all over
this northern region. - Farm, Stock
Rad Home.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02

About a dozen peers who are stil4
minors may view with unconceln the
orders regulating the form of cos
tune to be Worn at the forthcoming
coronation which have just been pro-
mulgated by the Earl Marshal. These
include the Marquis Conyngham, who
at the time of the coronation will be
nineteen; Lord Camoys, who will be
eighteen; Lord de Clifford, seventeen;
the Duke of Leinster, Viscount Tor
rlngton, Lord Somers and Lord
Holmpatrick, fifteen; the Earl of Mac
clesfieid, fourteen; Lord Vernon, thir-
teen, and Viscount Exmouth, eleven.
The case OF the marquis of Butte is
perhaps the most interesting, as his
lordship only attains his majority
about six or seven days prior to the
date OF the coronation. Assuming,
therefore, that the upper house has
not adjourned, it will be quite pos
sible for the young peer to take his
seat in Parliament and few days
later to be present at the stately cere-
mony in Westminster Abbey, wearing
his robes and coronet.-London Tele-
graph.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
The Little sprig of Content.

Edith is only schoolgirl, but she
has some of the wisdom that is bet
ter than any to be gotten from books.
She Goes not spend her time fretting
over things she does not have. She en-
joys what she has.
Don't you wish you were going
to the seashore?" asked Margaret.
81 would like it," said Edith; "but
I'm glad I'm going to grandpa's.
always have good time there"
wouldn't you like to have new
dress like Mary's?' said Jessie
Eyes, but like mine just as well,"
was the answer.
Edith has 'the little sprig of con-
tent which gives a rich flavor to
everything.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
Really Too Fad.

Great men, when they were boys,
We're often just like other boys, fond
of fun and mischief. The boy who
became Professor Gillespie proved this.
He noticed-trust boys for noticing
that the schoolmaster was in great
> fear of thunder and lightning Even
when the sky grew overcast he used
to watch the windows trembiingiy.
The boys, led on by Gillespie, turned
this weakness at times to their own
advantage. When 4 holiday was
wanted they used to get herd laddie
to work" a stick against the railings
outside and in other ways to make 4
noise that might pass for distant thun-
der. When the boys heard the sound
one would utter, in a stage whisper,
'"Thunderw Some would even cry
out, "There's a fashr' By and by the
teacher would say: "You had better
go home, boys, for a thunderstorm is
coming on, and it will rain in torrents"
The lads obeyed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
OF ..INTEREST


The old proverb that there is no
royal road to learning which was for
merly accepted as indisputable, is en-
phatically denied by Mrs. Evelyn
Fletcher Copp, the originator Of the
Fletcher kindergarten method Of musi-
cal instruction. That royal road will
be found, she says, for the children of
the future, and the road is being made
smooth for the children Of to-day in a
way that would once have been
thought impossible. In the realm of
music, for instance, children now ac-
quire positive pitch" a thing which
used to be regarded as unattainable
except by favor of the gods, and as for
reading music, it is as easy to teach
them to do that as to teach them to
read English.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
viii Wed When lie is 100 Years Old.

If Charles Stoltz, ninety-two years
of age, lives to reach his hundrendth
birthday, he is to be married to q wo-
man who will then be about ninety
years old. Her name is Elizabeth
Prosser. \ few days ago Mr.. Stolta
who retains his health, although his
sight has failed him, made the an
nouncement Of his approaching nup-
tials and declared that he will live to
be Joined to Mrs. Prcsser in marriage.
so, I am not so DID," he said. mine
ty-two years has passed quick and
feel like boy, You wouldn't believe
1t, but 1 ain engaged. Ii l reach the
100 mark l am to marry Mrs. Eliza
beth Prosser, who will then be about
ninety
Mrs. Prosser, who herself has kept
her strength wonderfully well, com
flrmed Mr.. Stoltz's statement.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02

hunting is called lacking, and the IA
along the lake or its inlet in a canoe
with just one bright light shining at
the bow Of the boat.
Deer, especially, possess vast
amount of curiosity, and any startling
object that bursts suddenly upon the
vision will hold them spellbound for a
few moments at least. At night the
fascination Of the light usually de-
tafned the deer long enough to give
the hunter chance to get a shot.
lacking, however, is now prohibited
by law in the Adirondacks.
Now the fair hunters are obliged to
wait until daylight before starting the
hunt. Very often the costume includes
a sweater, boomers and short,
round-hecked over-dress of seal brown
corduroy, drawn in around the shoul.
ders with elastic, fastened on the left
shoulder with one button and belted
in with the cartridge belt. High-laced
boots and neat little toboggan cap
complete the costume.
<Ao uoeso, LINZ iie JeiNh ills, tilc ~
longer permitted in the Adirondacks
the woman hunter must match her
skill as a shot against the keen wit of
the deer. She starts out to follow the
deer runs and to still hunt over the
ridges where the acorns and nuts
grow, just as the men do.
The hunters now follow an old log
road, perhaps, and then plunge at right
angles into the thickets to make a
short cut for some of the inland bodies
of water where the deer drink and dis
port themselves. The field glass may
reveal a deer working his way along
the shore of the lake. The deer with
his branching antlers moves apparent
ly with little concern, and the woman
hunter works along the bank of the
lake until a good shot is afforded.
Suddenly the deer is frightened, but
before he can turn to escape the crack
of the rifle breaks upon the air, and
the woman hunter has become the pos
SCISSOR of deer's head as proof Of
her prowess and aim.-New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
* & {FADs a,ss
A ~ FArNGIE s

White velvet painted in floral design
is the latest fancy in corsets.'
Ok blood felt with violet trimmings
represents one Of the seasons combi-
nations.
Flat buttons and long waisted pouch
fronts are the characteristics OF the
new flannel waists.
Fancy buttons, many of them hand
painted, appear on some OF the hand
soonest hats this season.
There is a growing tendency to use
two materials in sleeves, and the most
ultra sleeves are made Of puffs from
the shoulder to the hand.
The double English violet is being
utilized for entire flower toques and
turbans, and also for millinery garni-
ture. The dahlia, however, is the
flower Of the season.
Sable cloth is quite a new fabric,
being made up as winter costumes,
partaking much of the nature OF zibe-
line, but richer in it's effects of light
and shade In the folds. This is to be
obtained In many colors, but looks
lovely in deep violet with glow of red
in it.
1t is as rule only in the more eX-
pensive gloves that buttons can be
found, and buttons are considered
much smarter and have been for some
time than the clasps. This is Paris
| idea. However, there are many more
OF the clasp gloves worn than the but
toned, and there is no objection to
them so serious that one need quarrel
with them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02

This is from the New Zealand
Times: \ visit to the grave of r. l..
Stevenson would disappoint many peo-
pie. While some time back visits to
this famous hill were most frequent.
the limit must now be six persons
yearly. And no wonder! The place
is quite oyergrown with weeds, and
perhaps some day will be hard to dis
cover. ] understand that on receiving
a complain from Sydney resident, a
little while back, the British Consul
sent some Of his men up and the place
was cleared. 1t is now time for an
other clearing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
Teddy, the Hobby Horse.

Teddy, the Hobby Horse.
Teddy is my Hobby Horse,
And Teddy, he can go;
Teddy gallops miles end miles
And then holler "Whoa!'
Some day when I get old enough
And grow up big and wise
I'll put him on the race track, and
My Teddy'll win prize.
And then I'll get harness made
OF silver and OF gold,
And we'll travel on and on,
Just like knights of old.
I'll meet such pretty princesses
And be myself a prince.
And when | go to battle I'll
Be brave and never vince.
Hurrah! Old Teddy Hobby Horse
We won't have long to wait
Till I'm gallant cavalier
And you're charger great.
Atlanta Constitution,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02
Women Hunters.

Among the hunters who journey
yearly to the Adirondacks are many
women. When the sportsman now
takes trip to his hunting box his
wife accompanies him, and she han
dies her rife with an accuracy of aim
that commands the admiration of the
guides
That the modern Dianas will con-
tinue to participate in this form Of
sport is beyond question, as the wom-
Ell have in many instances proved
themselves to be as fine shots as the
men and as able to endure the fatigue
OF days hunting in the wilds.
Women used to enjoy trips in boats
-ul n,gns after deer. This mode OF
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02

been Mt work-an influx of factory
girls from Canada. Thus there is an
occasional exception to the rule that
the majority Of immigrants are males
AS might be expected, the greatest
excess of men is to be found in the
Far West, in the great agricultural and
mining districts.-Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-02

There are said to be 100000 chill
dren in the United States who attend
no Sabbath-school or other place ef re.
tuious instruction.
The age-herald., 1902-02-26
Opera at the Jefferson.

A writer in the Washington Post re- lates that when Dewey's fleet sailed into Manila Bay to destroy Montejo's forces, the flagship Olympia steamed proudly out of Mfrs Bay with her band playing the inspiring strains of the "El Capitan" March. When Manila surrendered to the United States forces the band of the Brit ish flagship offered melodious congratu- lations to Dewey with the Stars and Stripes Forever and "El Capitan" march. It Is claimed by the management that when "El Capitan will be presented in this city the public will have the oppor- tunity of witnessing one of the most gor- geous scenic and costumed productions ever presented on the Jefferson stage. No popular priced organization travelling ever presented comic opera with such a pro- duction. and with a cast of such artists as Miss Mary Darlington, Bessie Tame hill, Grace Hazard, Matte Martz, MT. Harry Davies, Americas greatest lyric tenor; Charles Swickard Will Shelly, Stanley Felch, and the well-known basso comedian, Ed Eagelton. "El Capitan' will be the opening opera of the engagement and will be given tomorrow night.
The age-herald., 1902-02-26
MISSIONARY INSTITUTE.

The Methodist Missionary Institute met yesterday morning at the First Methodist Church. There were about thirty minis- ters present, representing the Birmingham District. The Rev J. D. Simpson, presid- ing elder, presided. The following sub jects were discussed:
 'The Pastors Responsibility in Creating a Missionary Conscience and Giving Mis- sionary Intelligence" Rev. George W. Reed, of Bessemer
 Ought Every Member of the Church to Contribute to Missions and if So How Can it be Brought About?" Rev. W. R. Hendrix, of North Birmingham.
 "Is the Missionary Spirit Growing in the District?' Rev. E. M Glenn, President of the North Alabama Conference College, Owenton.
 'The Most Pressing Need Tn Home Missions" Rev z. A. Bowling, of Vest land.
 The Most Pressing Need in the For eign Field" Rev. B. B. Norton, of East Lake
The age-herald., 1902-02-26
Republicans Hold Caucus and
 Talk Several Hours
20 PER CENT IDEA POPULAR
Tawney Offers Substitute to Payne's Resolution, But at Late Hour Conference Adjourns With
 out Taking Action.

Washington February 25.-The Repub- lican members of the House of Represen- tatives met in conference at S:15 tonight to consider the question of Cuban reef procity, the Republican members of the ways and means committee having reach- ed an agreement to grant reciprocity con- sessions of about 20 per cent There was an unusually large attendance of Rep | resentatives present. MT. Cannon of Illi- nois acted as chairman. Chairman Payne of the ways and means committee pre- sented a bill on the lines authorized by | the Republican members of the commit tee as follows:
 That for the purpose of equalizing trade of the United States with Cuba the Presi- dent is hereby authorized, soon as may be done after the establishment of an independent government in Cuba and the enactment by said government of immi- grafton and exclusion laws as fully re- structive of immigration as the laws of the United States to enter into negotia- tions with said government with view to the arrangement of a commercial agreement in which reciprocal and equiv-
  vor of the products and manufactures of the United States by rates of duty which shall be less by an amount equiv alent to at least 20 per cent ad valorem than the rates imposed upon the like ar ticles when imported into Cuba from the most favored of other countries; and whenever the government of Cuba shall enact such immigration laws and shall enter into commercial agreement with the United States and shall make such con sessions in favor of the products and manufactures thereof as aforesaid and which agreement. in the judgment of the President shall be reciprocal and equiva- lent he shall be authorized to proclaim such facts, both as to. the enactment Of such immigration laws and the making of such agreement and thereafter the imposition of the duties imposed by law on all articles from Cuba into the United States shall be suspended and In lieu thereof there shall be levied upon all articles imported from Cuba 80 per cent of the rate of duty now levied upon like articles imported from foreign countries
 Power of President.
 "The President shall have power. and it shall be his duty whenever he shall be satisfied that either such immigration laws or such agreement mentioned In this fact Is not being fully executed by the government of Cuba to notify such gov ernment thereof and thereafter shall be levied upon all articles imported from Cuba the full rate of duty provided by law upon articles imported from foreign countries"
 MT. Payne spoke for more than an hour in support of this plan. He was ire quently interrupted by questions from Representatives William A Smith, Gard ner Weeks and Hamilton of Michigan and Lessler of New Yokr.
 MT. Tawney spoke in support of his substitute. It was now after Il p. n., ano as It was clear that no final results could be secured, an adjournment was taken until s p. m. next Monday
The age-herald., 1902-02-26
Vaudeville at Auditorium.

A number of amusing situations occur in the comedy sketch "Too Many Dar- lings", which is being presented this week at the Auditorium. The act Is founded on the troubles of a young married couple. The husband is fond of the races, leaving the wife to stay at home and think he is hard at work. While at the theatre one afternoon the vitagraph, a moving picture machine, shows scenes from the track. and in the very front this woman sees her husband wild with en- thusiasm. She makes straight for his of flee and catches him there telling his friend Jones about placing some money on horse.
 He describes the horse, which has a woman's name, as a sumner, a beauty and darling. His wife thinks it is a woman he is talking about and proceeds to administer hair pulling and few kicks and cuffs, which add much to the amusement of the situation All is finally explained.