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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
Fascinated by Funerals.

''Do you see that nice-looking little old
lady over by the stained window?''
asked a fashionable undertaken of the
reporter. 81 mean the quaint, re-
spectable-looking little parsonage, with
the black satin dress and black Grape
shawl.
The reporter saw her.
"Wen," continued the undertaken,
with an appreciative smile. ''She's as
fine regular attendant as any estab-
lishment in this city can produce. I
send her an invitation to all my nice
funerals, and have sometimes sent a
carriage for her when l knew mourners
would be scarce. She is never really
happy unless she is at funeral. She
won't touch weddings, as most people
will, her sole amusement, so to speak,
is a frst-class funeral;" and the under
taker looked over to the old lady with a
tender professional interest.
81 have some other nice peope on my
list, he went on. Zone of my most
graceful mourners lives on Forty-eighth
street, and seldom gets down this way,
but she hardly ever passes a day without
a funeral, and I never saw her at one
when she couldn't shed tears with the
best of them. She's one of the heart
brokenest ladies L ever had for reg
ular." Does she really feel badly?
Well, should says he did, most decided
ly. She always has word to say to
the family, if she thinks they need COM
forting, and is very careful to learn all
the particulars. Why, she can tell me
the details about some of my own flu
nerals that had forgotten years ago.
She's as good as a set of books.
''Oh, no, there's nothing historical
about these cases at all. I've got some
men that do just the same thing. There
is one now. He's a curious customer.
/ sometimes lose sight of him for six
months, and then all of sudden he'll
turn up and not miss a funeral. OF
course, couldn't ask the women folks
why they came, but I asked him one day.
He said he couldn't describe exactly the
! kind of feeling it gave him, but he
thought it sort of quieted his mind and
soothed his feelings like. He made one
remark about it that I never could quite
get the hang of, though I dare say it had
a certain meaning for him. He said, 4
haven't got any friends at all myself,
and so I like to 90 to funerals. A lady
volunteered almost the same kind of re-
marks to me once after she had been to
! four or five of my best funerals. She
| said it to make me feel kind of friendly,
you know, and then they are kind to me;
and, besides I feel afraid and solemn,
and it always does me good. -
81 think it would be unjust to call it
mere curiosity that brings them here,
though I have noticed that some of these
people watch every detail with the most
intense curiosity. They seem fascinated
by the presence of death, and their SYM
pathies are moved by the grief of the
living. You might think they were very
solemn people, but the contrary is the
case. Some of them are remarkably
cheerful, in fact That little old lady is
always very pleasant and yivacious after
the ceremony is over. She always
comes 9p andshskes hands with me. and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
Effect of Heat On Hogs.

Pigs generally gain very little during.
the summer on account of the neglect
on the part of their owners to provide
for their comfort. In some cases their
skin cracks open by the influence of the
direct rays of the sun, and sores are
formed which are infested by insects.
The large amount of fat contained in
the body ofathe hog renders it impatient
of heat, and means should be provided
for rendering the animal as cool as
possible. The pasture in which hogs
are kept should be well supplied with
water, not only for drinking but for
cooling purposes. If there are no nat
ural streams or ponds there should be
pools made in which they can wallow
when they desire. They should have
plenty'of grass and other green food,
as well as sour milk and slops. Corn
and other heating articles of food should
be fed sparingly. Cooling shade is
essential to the comfort and wel1-being
of hogs during the hot days of the sum-
mer. Farmers who have the adYan-
tages of groves and forests located on
the banks of streams and rivers, or on
the shores of lakes, generally have lit
tie touble during the summer. The
ground protected by trees and bushes
remains cool and moist even when that
exposed to the sun is parched and hot.
The streams and ponds afford water for
drinking and bathing. The hog is
cleanly animal when it is allowed fair
chance. If hogs pasture contains no
natural shade and wster they should be
provided. Water can be conducted
through pipes from springs and wells
at small expense, and made to supply
pools and watering troughs- Shade
can be afforded by planting trees
or erecting sheds covered with straw
or running vines.--AgrieaLtatrGl Eptt-
onaiSt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
ILLINOIS,.

DECATUR, Sept. D.
This 10 a critical season with, the corn.
Yesterday there was a sudden change in
the temperature, becoming very cold at
night. This morning there was frost in low
places, and a heavier visitation is expected
to-day if the wind falls much. Solicitude
is felt for the safety of the corn. A heavy
frost now would blast the growing fields,
as much of the corn needs at least ten days
more warm weather.
URBANA, Sept. 9.
The cold winds of last night were fol
lowed this morning by heavy frost all over
this region as fer as can be learned. Long
before midnight everything was covered.
The greatest apprehension of widespread
evil has prevailed all day, but tonight 1t Is
believed the extreme dryneSS of all Vegeta-
ton prevented any very serious damage.
An extensive killing frost would destroy
fOur-ffths Of the entire corn crop.
CLINTON, Sept. 9.
The weather here for the last two days has
been very cold, and last night a heavy frost
prevailed in this vicinity, which did much
damage to corn and garden vegetables. 1t
is feared by farmers tonight that there will
be another frost, which would do immense
damage. Corn is in too green a condition
to stand the frost.
LINCOLN, Sept. 9.
There was light frost here this morning,
but it did not hurt corn. At 6 p. m. the
thermometer stood at 81 degrees. Fears
are entertained of heavier frost tonight
as the weather is very cool this evening.
ROCKFORD, Sept. 9.
There was quite frost here last night,
and in the low lands corn suffered consid-
erably. A few more visitations from Jack
Frost and goodbye corn crop.
NATION, Sept. 9.
A thick white frost was visible in this
vicinity early this morning, but on account
of very dry weather it is thought the dam
age viii be very light to growing crops.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
OHIO.

TOLEDO sept. y.
The black frost this morning in these
parts, whie it was pretty severe on small
garden stuff, such as tomatoes, cucumbers,
melons and other tender vines, was not
enough so to do item very material damage
as far as can be learned. Reports received
at late hour tonight from Put-in-Bay and
that region are that the grape crop is unin-
jured. All local reports are agreed that as
far as the grain crop and corn are con-
cerned, no damage will be sustained, ex-
cept the slight check that may occur to the
growth and ripening of each. The frost Is
by far the earliest and most severe one
known here for years, and extends very
generally throughout this locality.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
Fatal Ending OF a Quarrel.

SALEA, MO-. Sept. 10
This afternoon between the hours of two
and three o'clock William Sims, propri.
etor of the Salem Hotel, killed Geo. Tripp,
an iron miner from Sihmons' Mount near
Triplet's Corner, ON Fourth street, by cut
ting him with knife in rue region of the
heart The difficulty commenced by Trip
accusing Sims of abusing his brothers.
children who had been working at the
hotel From one word to another the lie
was given, blows exchanged, and ended by
Sims drawing his knife and stabbihg Tripp,
who lived but short time after being cut
Mr. Sims was LODGED in Jail
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
WISCONSIN,.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 9.
The frost in Wisconsin seems to have
been very general, and, in most directions,
very severe. At Sturgeon Bay there was
repetition of the severe cold on Saturday
night. The corn was totally ruined at
Oconomowoc, the cold wave striking Sat-
urday night, and the buckwheat and sor-
ghum suffered accordingly. The black
frost put in an appearance on low lands,
and corn in such places was ruined. Two
weeks more were needed to mature corn.
An Appleton dispatch says that corn is
ruined. There it was planted late, and is
nowhere near maturity. At Marshfield
corn will yield nothing.
FOND Do LAC, Sept. 8.
A heavy white frost appeared here this
morning, doing much damage to crops,
especially to corn. An estimate of damage
can not be had till valuable information
comes from the farmers. 1t is certain that
not more than quarter of crop of corn
will be harvested, as combination of cir
cumstances has about ruined it-namely,
poor seed to start with, then floods, and
now an early heavy frost.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
IOWA.

DAVENPORT, Sept. 9.
Reports received at the railroad offices
here state that light white frost was visi-
bic this morning all over the northern half
of the State. In low grounds corn has
been injured, but generally the crop has
not been seriously damaged.
DUBUQUE, Sept. 9,
Last night was the coolest of the season,
the mercury going down to thirty-seven
or thirty-five degrees. A heavy white
frost was visible on the sidewalks, and
vines were scorched. There are no reports
as to the effect on corn.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
Deadly Assault on a LsadvIIIe Newspaper
Man.
LEAnYILLR- CnT. Sent n

LEADVILLE, COL Sept. 10.
A most brutal and possibly fatal assault
was made this morning by Alderman c. c
JOY, of this city, on Edward D. Cowen, city
editor of the Herald. Cowen and Jov were
in the Board of Trade Saloon drinking and
talking, when dispute arose, and after
some hot words Joy struck Cowen and
knocked him down, and then jumped upon
him and kicked and stamped him in fear
ful manner. No one dared interfere, as JOY
had a revolver at the time He kicked the
PROSTATE man about the head and face and
hreRst till he was an unrscognizable mass
OF blood and bruises. Coy then fed. Cowen
was carried TO his room and medical aid
summoned. His recovery is very doubtful
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20

"A lunatic in the general hospital, OF
Buffalo, N Y, was given private
room on the third floor, and, taking
advantage of an open door recently, he
rushed out and jumped through the
window opposite of the door to the
ground, distance of fifty feet. His
Keepers, who saw him leap, FASTENED
downstairs expecting to find a ifeless
corpse. Instead, however, they were
surprised to find him sitting up in the
grass as eomplacently as if he had used
the fire-eseape in descending. Buffalo
Express
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
MINNESOTA.


NOrthwest-The Corn Crop and Sorghum
Seriously Affected in Many Localities
MINNESOTA.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Sept. 9.
Advices from all parts of Minnesota and
Wisconsin state that great injury was done
by the frosts last night and Friday. Wealth
er reports received at the various railroad
offices show that heavy frost formed all
through the northwestern country, and
from every section come reports of great
damage to the corn crop. What little corn
there is along the Manitoba Railway has
been much frozen, and in many places the
crop has been killed outright. Along the
Omaha Road, where the greater part of the
corn of this section Of country is grown, the
weather was not so cold, but still the frost
was heavy, and serious damage was done.
The crop in the first of the week was III
good shape everywhere, and the only thing
feared by farmers was the early frosG.
Owing to the wet weather in the early
spring the crop was very much backward.
No estimates of damage done have been re-
ceived, and for few days it will be I'M
possible to tell exactly how serious 1t IS.
Wheat, oats and other crops were in no
way damaged, as they were pretty much
all gathered several days ago.
In Northern Wisconsin ice formed on
standing water. Some corn, much adj
vanced, will be saved, but the crop in gem
eral is backward and will prove nearly
total loss. Sorghum is a total loss. The
proprietors of large sugar mills have lost
acres of standing cane unripe, which will
not be worth dollar. All other crops are
secured and unusually good. The oldest
residents claim that yesterday was the
coolest day ever experienced in early Sep
TENDER, and last evening the thermometer
sank very close to the freezing point.
The frOsts of Friday and Saturday nights
were the most severe north of this point.
but extended over the entire State and
into Northern Iowa. Corn has been Sc
riously damaged, and good judges estimate
the crop will be short of last years, and
will not go over 100000 bushels at the
outside. In Southern Minnesota corn was
advanced so far it was not hurt so badly as
further north.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20

Indian corn has three per cent Of
sugar on an average, sweet corn double
as much.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-09-20
JACK FROST.

An Early, Severe and Disastrous Vista
tiOn-The Effects Visible Throughout the
NOrthwest-The Corn Crop and Sorghum
Seriously Affected in Many Localities
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

We.do not want brilliant man for
the White HOuse-Henry Watterson
If the people believed this, they might
accept Democrat.
AGerman dermatolOgist says that bald.
ness is catching. Yes. gentlemen with
bald pates complain that they catch il
from all quarters.-Boston Transcript
Tourgueneh's brain weighed, it is said
2,012 grammes, and was the heaviest
human brain ever weighed. The average
weight is 1890 grammes. Cuviers brain
weighed 1900 grammes. .
George Vanderbilt, William HIS young
est son, was 81 years old last week, and
was at once handed over, in big envel-
Ope, the legacy left him by his grand
father, the old Commodore. The original
legacy was $2O00,0O0, but by wise hand
ling and careful outstanding of the ac-
cumulations the big envelope was found
to contain on Wednesday $2,645, 900.
Matthew Arnold imagines that he has
some acquaintance with the American
press because he has been constant
reader of the Nation. "This would SEEM
suggests the unrecOnstructed Chicago
News, "tO Justify our claim of acquaint-
ance with the philosophy of CONTIGUOUS
because we have had some washing done
by a Chlnaman during the past six
months. ---.a.-..
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01

purchase of gem costing 100000, re
quires reflection and consultation with
her lord and master, who is at the pres
ent moment in "the States
have it on the most trustworthy au-
thority that the eldest son.ofa well-knOwn
Roman Catholic peer is smitten with the
charms of Miss Eva Mackey. 1t is true
that many will assert it is her possible
enormous dowry he Is in love with, as
for the most part the Roman Catholic
peers Of Great Britain are not too wealthy
t0lrefuse few of the dollars made in a
silver mine. In this case, however, it is
not so much the money as the young
lady herself who is charming, but who
at the present moment seems more in
clined to become nun than wife,
though the sutton is the heir-apparent
to peerage. The Young gentleman in
question has recently left Paris for tour
inAmeica whittier he has gone to gain the
necessary courage for going through
the fearful ordeal of asking mamma The
question at the present mement among
the gOssips of socity in Paris is: "Will
Miss Eva Mackey choose a prospective
English cOronet or theveil of Sacre Occur
nun?" do not think am much astray
when Estate that it will be the former.
London World.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01

THE Hon. JOHN, commonly called "Pig
Iron" Kelly, is the oldest member of
Congress. He has represented Phila-
delphia district for over twenty years.
He has been wing. and upon the disso
luton of that party, became Republi-
can. He eyer has been a protectiOnlst.
He was Of soft money tendency during
the panic. But wherever he has placed
himself he is known and revered. Prin-
ciple is at the bottom of his nature
With mind stored with the experience
of over score Of years in public life,
he is spoken of as candidate for speaker
by the Republicans. No one deserves
the honor more.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
FOREIGN.

Roux Frassainet, a prominent banker
of Paris, has failed. Liabilities, 18.O0O,-
600 francs, and assets, 100000 francs.
A grand military review was held at
Madrid Sunday in honor Of he Crown
Prince Of Germany. Troops to the numb
er of 100000 were reviewed by King
Alfonso and the German Crown Prince.
Frapco-C Chinese affairs: 1t is reported
that Premier Ferry and Tseng are negO-
tiatlng again, and that the Chinese am
bassadOr told the British foreign secre-
tary that war was certain. China is said
to have offered France the south bank
Of the Red river, retaining the north
bank.
La Liperte says England offered to
mediate between France and China and
the former accepted the offer.
The firm of Ficklenholz, Of Odessa,
has failed for $1,500,0O9.
Sehaefer and Vignaux began their
balkline billiard contest at Paris Mon
day night, the score at the close OF play
standing Schaefer, 600; Vignaux, 4SS.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
why they Call Him ..OId Man.,

"Yes, that's sadly So" said Jenkins,
my hair is turning gray and falling out
before its time. Use something's /
would, but most hair restOrers are dan
gerOus." "True," answered his friend,
''but Parker's Hair Balsam is as harm
less as it is effective. I've tried it and
know. Give the Balsam a show and the
boys will soon stop calling you old Man
Jenkins" 1t never fails. to restore the
original color to gray or faded hair. Rich
ly perfumed, an elegant dressing.
augl1
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
rmrs. mackey and Daughter.

The statement which appeared in last
weeks contemporary, that Mrs. Mackey,
the wife of the Bonanza silver king, was
the largest bidder for the Potter Rhodes
diamond is utterly without foundation.
It is true that Mr.. Porter Rhodes. in COM
pany with the Vari correspondent OF a
London daily newspaper, went to NO.
Rue Tilsit, to show the diamond to Mrs.
Mackey, but nothing transpired as to pos
sible purchase. although the lady in ques-
ton likes handsome jswelry. Even to the
wife of the millionaire, Mr.. MacKev re
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
Mexican HosDilalitY.

Having once gained the confidence of
Mexican aristOcrats and the entree to
their homes one finds most charming
peOple-generOu and hOspitable to a
fault-but must always remember to
allow wide margin for the extrvagant
gallantry of southern races. For exam
pie; when you visit family for the
first time; your host is sure to say Tin
the fine musical CastiliaD, which lOOses
much of its fine meaning in translation.
consider this house your home while
in the city, all here is at your disposition,
My case 10 yours; and am your guest"
You are not to move in and take literal
possession; but must have some equally
polite reply upon your tongues end. If
you chance to express admiration for
his horse, his watch, the garment he
wears, he Immediately says, take it, it is
yOurs"-and the situation is some times
embarrassing, They love to wine and
dine you, and load you with eXtrayagant
gifts, always, however, expecting an
equal return. And then they will pet and
"cOddle" you to an unprecedented degree
and open their hearts so entirely, that
you may read the innermOst secrets of
Mexican character like an open book
and vastly interesting reading it is, but
be careful that the fur is never smooth
ed the wrong way! The sharpest of claws
are hidden under that velvet exterior,
and those sauve manners cover depths
of passion, anger, jealousy, revenge, past
all sOunding-as cruel and relentless as
the grave.-Fdnnie Il. Ward.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01

The Macon, Georgia, Telegraph and
Messenger, has struck out for Randall
an1 tariff against Carlisle and free
trade nonsense, in way to paralyze
free traders. The Telegraph and Mes
senger puts it thusly: "The national
Democratic party must and will plant
itself on this platform. Upon this plat
form 1t has chance to win in 1884.
Without it it is doomed to certain de-
feat. The election Of Carlisle, IN our
judgment, means defeat complete and
certain. A stormy, turbulent session,
abOunding in attempts to tear up the
tariff, will drive all of the commercial
and financial support of the country to
the Republican party. 1t will never do
for a solid south to overthrow a north
ern Democrat on this ISSUE"
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01

The Grand Traverse Herald is moi
much of believer in prophecy. Hear
him on knock down argument; The
recent storm came unprotected by the
weather bureau and was one of the most
severe and disastrous ever known on
the lakes. but it also proved the efficacy
of the life saving service, and may
therefore lead to the curtailing of the
first department and the enlargementof
the latter.
The Cadillac News, spanning the fu-
ture possibilities Of the Presidency, re-
marks: The recent elections have re-
vived the speculations regarding the
next Presidential nominees. 1t is free
ly admitted on all sides that New York
Is the battle ground, and as freely it is
admitted that no state contains great
or number of Independent voters, men
who are not controlled by manipula-
tiOns of any party, but 60 to that side
where the purest men are leaders and
the priest principles ascendant.