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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
Lives Of Blaine and Logan.

The COMMONWEALTH has made arrange
ments with the publishers of the elves
of Blaine and Logan" to furnish 1t at re-
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COMMONWEALTH. 1t is a book of 67S
pages, elegantly bound. Besides the
complete lives of Blaine and Logan, it
gives a short sketch Of the lives of all the
Presidents Of the United States; a birds
eye view of the Presidential Contest; Ia
bles Of Presidential elections; qualihca-
tions of voters in every State; a list Ofthe
Presidents and Vice-Presidents; Cabinet
Officers under each President; Com
manders of the Army and Navy since
the organization Of the Government;
Speakers of each Congress; Congressional
Representatives of States from the first;
Supreme Court Justices; pensions paid;
balance Of trade; reviews; National debt;
political divisions of Congress; COnstitu-
ton of the United States; administrations
and q mass of other political information.
1t is a volume that should be in the
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

then one says to the other: Chats a
Dodder."
"a Dodder' what's that?"
"DOn't you know what a fDOdder' is?
It's a nickname"
mo, we haven't got any In Kansas as
I know Of"
80, you're far out p
'Weu, a 'Dodder' is a plant that once
had roots and stood alone, but it got a
habit of climbing, and long ages ago lost
its roots and lives by trying to eat up
some other plant. Now, in politics, the
Democratic party is a 'Dodder,' for it has
long since lost its roots, and lives and
tries to climb on the ideas Of another
party. The Dodder' has no leaves, for
it digests no plant food. He is a simple
parasite, a living death, a skeleton choke
weed. That's the Democratic party.
You are voting for the first time. Now,
vote the right ticket when you get back
to Kansas, and then you won't be called
a 'Dodder.' It's considered awful here
away for a man to be called a 'Dodder.' +"
Peoria Transcript
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
THE CAAIPAIGN IN MAINE.

The Democracy Working Hard to Keep the
Republican Majority Down to 10000.
Special Telegram to the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Washington. August 31.-Politiciansin
this city explain the almost phenomenal
dullness that hangs over the campaign
by saying that the money, talents and
interests Of both parties are concentrated
in Maine. There the campaign is lively,
but it is so far away one cannot see
the reflection of the colored lights
and skyrockets, nor hear the
sound Of the party drum. Senator
Plumb, of Kansas, who has just reached
this city after spending several weeks in
Maine, says there is no lack Of life there.
Both parties are wide awake, though the
Democrats cOncede a Republican ma
jority.
''There are but two parties in Maine, %
said Mr.. Plumb. zone hears of an indie
pendent Republican here and there, but
they are too few by far to
organize, and do not know them
selves for whom they will vote.
believe every one of them will be Blaine
men. The Republicans will have $4,000
and perhaps 10000 majority at the State
elections. The Democratic struggle is to
keep the Republican majority under
10000; that the moral effect may not be
felt to a great extent in Ohio and West
Virginia"
GLOW about Representative Reed.
VIII he be elected?"
creed has an ugly fight on his hands
Ex- Governor Chamberlain and a cOnsid-
cradle number of other prominent men,
among them one of the largest manufac-
turers of the State-a Biddeford man
are working night and day against him
The whole trouble was his dictatiOn OF
the appointment of new postmasters
at Bangor and Biddeford against numer-
ously signed petitions in favor of the
retention of the incumbents whose terms
were expiring. I don't think there is
any doubt of his election, but it will be
by a reduced majority. I would regret
exceedingly to hear of Reeds defeat, as
he is certainly one Of the ablest members
and keenest debaters of the House."
what do you think Of hegeneral out
look?"
Reasonable Republicans could hardly
ask for better prospects"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

BUFFERS candidacy is not without its
uses. In arraying themselves under the
banner Of this ancient tool of monopoly
the professional Anti-mOnOpOlist show
how much faith is to be put in their pre-
tensions. Butler could not be expected
to reform the abuses that have grown up
under the old parties, for he represents
in his political career the worst sins and
follies of them both. No citizen who
sincerely hopes for political regeneration
can possibly support this mOuntebank,
who has been everything by turns and
nothing long. 1t is making a ridiculous
farce of politics to set up Butler as a
representative of principles and to in
vite voters to abandon the old parties to
follow his motley flag. - Philadelphia
Record
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Portland Oregonian.
There died at Lapwai a few days since
an old Indian who was known by the
name of George. He has always been a
friend Of the white man and trusted by
them. When Lewis & Clark first entered
this country, in July, 1904, George was a
babe. and was carried dashed on a board
upon the back of his mother. At the
time Lewis & Clark and party emerged
from the timber on their trail east to
Weipe Camas prairie, in ShOshOne cOun-
ty, Georges mother, with other sQuaWs
and Indians, were engaged on the prai-
RE digging Camas. When they first saw
the white men they were not much
frightened, as they had heard Of them;
but soon they saw the two Negro ser
wants of the party and became Tighten
ed and fled to the woods. GEORGE
mother, finding that she could not run
fast enough with the babe on her back,
stood the board, with the babe dashed to
it, beside the first tree they came to
where she thought it would be easily
seen, and continued her fight with the
other sQuaWs into the timber, and from
the cover of the timber they watched the
movements of Lewis & Clark's party,
which moved across the prairie in the
direction Of the Clear water. at or near
the mouth Of what is now called Orc
Fino creek. After they had gone out OF
sight and beyond danger to the gQuaWs,
they cautiously returned towards the
prairie nom their hiding place, and the
mother of George found him safe and
unmolested as she had left him lashed to
the board beside the tree, This Circum-
stance took place IN the month Of July.
/ 1904, and George was then q board baby
and consequently he must haYe been
over eighty years Of age when he died
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
MASSACHUSETTS STATE PRISON,
WARDEN'S OFFICE.
WARNERvILLE, Aug. l, is

WARNERVILLE, Aug. l. 1854.
The undersigned desires to find en-
ployment for about $50 convicts when
the State Prison is established at Boston
and the prisoners are removed, as pro-
Vided in chapter 255 of the Acts of 1884.
These men are well adapted by their
present employment to any kind of ne
chanical business. The shops at the
prison in Boston are large and we'll
lighted, and viii be supplied with motive
power, if required, at reasonable rates.
Sealed proposals for said labor viii be
received at Wnden's office until Mon
day, the 25th day of August current, at
noon.
All bids not deemed for the interest of
the Commonwealth will be rejected.
ROLAND G. USHER, Warden.
1t is a theory in American Presiden-
tial politics that no candidate should be
nominated or can be elected who is not
strong in his own State. Governor But
Ter is the wOrkingmen's candidate, yet in
the State of Massachusetts, he has made
no effort to rectiIy this abuse in the in
terest of the honest wOrkingmen. On
the contrary, q bill having passed the
Massachusetts Legislature limiting the
number of convict labOrers in each trade,
Governor Butler vetoed it. at the same
time making a special contract in one in
stance doubling this number. The
chance of General Butler carrying the
State of Massachusetts as the working
mems candidate, with this record in
favor of slave labor as against free labor,
ought to be a bad one.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

At least three men on the average jury
are bound to disagree with the rest lust
to show that they've got minds of their
own; but there is no disagreement among
the women as to the merits of DR..
Pierce's ''FaUOrjte Prescription" They are
all unanimous in pronouncing it the best
remedy IN the world fOrau those chronic
diseases, weaknesses and complaints pc
culiar to their sex. It transforms the
pale, haggard, dispirited woman into one
of sparkling health, and the ringing
laugh again 'reigns supreme" in the
happy household.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
Human Calves.

Anexchange says Nine-tenthso fthe
unhappy marriages result from human
calves being allowed to run at large In
society pastures" Nine-tenths of the
chronic or lingering diseases of to-day
originate in impure blood, liver com
plant or biliOusness, resulting in scrofula,
consumption (Which is but scrofula OF
the lungs, sores, ulcers, skin diseases
and kindred affections. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" cures all
these. Of Druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

One reason why diseases of the blad-
der and urinary organs are so difficult to
cure is that they frequently have no
pronounced symptoms. HUNTS Kid
ney and Liver1 REMEDY is peculiarly
adapted to the cure of these complaints,
and goes at once to the seat of the
trouble, giving relief at once.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
GENERAL BUTLER'S RECORD AS TO
CONVICT LABOR.

General Butler is posing as an Anti
Monopolist and a friend of the working
man and asking the workingmen to
give him their votes in the Presidential
contest. He never did any manual labor
in his life and practices the eXtrava-
gance in the matter of hfe's luxuries
which he condemns in others. In his
platform he denOunces the employment
of convict labor, and the Conventions
which declare for him pass resolutions
like the following, which is taken from
the platform adopted by the Anti
MonOpolists of Kansas, in Convention
last Thursday:
We demand the abolition of the
present system of convict labor; that
the laws be so constructed as to prevent
all labor of the cOnvicts from coming in
competition with the labor of free men,
at prices that will bring the State less
returns than free labor should receive
for like work.
The following from the New York
Herald shows the General in his true
light, and dispels the illusion that he is
in sympathy with the interests of the
workingman:
CONVICT LABOR TO LET.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Sing a song of hair oil.
Pocket minus chink,
Four and twenty editors
Splitting printers ink,
Now the pen goes faster,
Wonder what they mean;
Guess they must be writing ads
For the improved CarbOline.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
The Huc1z1eberrv Cordial.

For a long time it was thought the huckleberry
was only for table use, but it was known during
the late war in the shape of cordial. it was su-
perior to blackberry. DR.. Bigler's Huckleberry
Cordial is the GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY for
restoring the little ones from the effects of eeth
ing; cures Diarrhoea, Dysentery, all bowel affec-
lions. All druggists so cents bottle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Those persons who do not need Iron,
but who are troubled with Nervousness
and Dyspepsia, viii find in Carter's Lit
tie NERVE Pills most desirable article.
They are mostly used in combination
with Carriers, Little Liver Pills, and In
this way often exert a most magical eff
feet. Take just one pill of each kind i'm
medlateIy after eating and you win be
free from Indigestion and Dyspepsia. In
walls at p cents. Sold by all Druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Woodstock, Ulster county, n. Y,
has a SNOWFALL quilt which is a curiosity.
It consists of 1850 pieces, and is the
handiwOrk of young lady named Miss
/ Shnlts
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

X X The worst pile tumors cured
in ten days, rupture in one month.
Pamphlet two (3ct.) stamps. Worlds
Dispensarv Medical Association, Buffalo,
New York.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

"A lot of New York actors have started
a clubhouse on Staten Island. A statue
of George L. Fox as Humpty Dumpty
has been placed on the lawn in front of
the bOusa
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

A CARD.-TO all who are suffering from er
EOrs and indiscretiOns of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay. loss Of manhood. &C. will send
q recipe that viii cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by a missionary
in South America. Send selEaddressed envelope
70 REV. JOSEPH 7. IMAM, Station D, NetB York
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Investigation is being made of the
alleged bribery cases in the Massachusetts
Legislature. 1t is said 81, 900 apiece was
paid for the several votes in the defeat
of the Water-gas bill.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

-Wau Kin, the Philadelphia China
man who married a Negress, is in jail
for quarreling with her. He sent their
child off to save it from the evil inhu-
ence of their society.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Never fail to remove all worms, except
Tape Worms, and are excellent for bill
iOusness. Price per package, $1.00. Sent
to any address on receipt of price.
For full particulars, circulars and guar
anteed list of references address
PROF FIELD,
2I4 Kansas Ave-, Topeka, Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

There are moro seaside resorts on
the New England than on any other
coast in the world.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Texas promises to make more wheat
this harvest than any previous crop for
eleven years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Two gentlemen from Chicago have
purchased half a mile on Pass Christian
lNdississippi) beach from c. Il. Hiern,
Esq, and are going to raise chickens and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

New Mexico has 100000 sheep and
100000 cattle on its 78,5SO,OO0 acres of
land.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

An umbrella of roses was one of the
attractions at a recent wedding at Quit
man, Miss.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

trough on TOOTHACHE." Ask for it. Instan
relief, quick cure l5c. Druggiets-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

TROUGH. ON PAIN" Quick cure for Collie Cramps
Diarrhosa. Aches. Pains. sprains, Headache.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

"A Georgia paper is inclined to be-
-ieve that the fancy for Jersey cattle is a
cTaZe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Not very long ago tomatoes were
known as love apples, and were regard
ed as poisonous. Last season the canning
establishments of the United State put
up 50, 322, 952 cans of tomatoes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
A asDodder.''

Sauntering along Main street last even
inc two Young men walking sleisurely ia
front of me, nodded TO a passer-by, and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

CROUCH ON ITCH cures humors, eruptions, ring.
letter, salt rheuns frosted feet, ehillblains
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

"A remarkable case of change of color
is exciting the medical men Of Santa
Barbara, Cal Four years ago a man
ion. White blOtches began to appear on
his skin. and now he is as white as any
man, save on parts of his face and
hands.
ROUGH ON DENTIST. Tooth Powder. Fine,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
A MISSING POLE.
How he Paid $500 for a Farm and Never
Returned.

How he Paid $500 for Farm and Never
Returned.
Marlborough, Mass, August 2O.-Six
years ago, according to Atty. John Rusk,
of this town, a Pole dropped into his of
flee one day, and by signs made him IN
derstand that he wanted to purchase q
fruit farm. Mr.. Rusk called in a Ger
man groceryman, John Badner, who act
ed as interpreter. The Pole who said he
came from New York, was informed that
the farm of Daniel Wygant, deceased,
would suit him. He left, promising to
return and buy the place. Time passed
on, and the lawyer had forgotten the in
cident, when the Pole again appeared,
this time with bundle of money wrap
ped up a newspaper. There was $500 in
ALL in 81 bills, pennies, three cent pieces,
and shinplasters. The $500 was depOs-
tied in part payment for the Wygant
farm, the purchase price Of which 1t was
agreed should be $4,000. From that time
to this nothing has been heard Of the
Pole, and whether he is dead or alive is
unknown.
The Wygant farm is situated at West
Marlborough, and the late owner died
Jan. s, 1873. His Will was prObated be-
fore the Ulster county Surrogate in
March Of the same year, and the de-
ceased's son, y. L. Wygant, was appoint
Su sO10 Executor. n A4iktL SSLLISLL1SL4I al u
accounting was had in August, 1879, and
certain property was divided among the
heirs, among them being his widow
Henrietta, and his children, named Su-
san J. Reynolds, G. G. Wygant, Matilda
81. Knif1n, and Charlotte Z. Smith.
The letter through her attorney, Mr.. c.
Mech Woolsey, of Milton, has cited her
brother. N L. Wygant, the sole execu-
tor of their farmers estate to appear be-
fore Surrogate Alton B. Parker to show
cause why he should not divide the $500
which Attorney Rusk paid over to the
Executor Wygant.
1t is understood the defense viii be
that a final settlement has been had, and
that the accounts have been passed up
on, and that the $500 in any event be
longs to the Pole, and not to the late
estate of Daniel Wygant.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Boston has again broken the monot-
ony of daily existence. This time it is
mind cure" Three women pose before
large and fashionable audiences and
eradicate disease and sickness by the in
duence of their minds. Their theory is
that there is no such thing as disease.
What is called disease IS merely a delu-
sion born of an unbalanced mind. One
Of the apostles has cured q patient sub
ject to epileptic fits. None Of them has
tackled q red-hot case of smallpox yet,
however.
JEFF Davis plantation at Beauvoir,
Miss, has been under water for weeks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
How Women Differ From Men.

cough disturbs your sleep one dose of Pisos Cure
win give you nights rrest-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
TAPE WORMS

Removed alive in two hours, with head
complete or no charge, with a pleasant
and harmless remedy. Charges reason
able. Over 12O removed in Kansas
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11
AIRED Baby On a Board.

ROUGH ON DENTIST. Tooth Powder. Fine,
nooth Cleansing. Refreshing, Pressrvative. l5c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-09-11

Prof. Fields Anti-Bilious Worm
Powders
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-06-15
Good Runaway.

u.o ladies' drove up to a harness
Two % second South street yestef
s s1% to have bride repaired :" br lno
Gay " : deliberately to work 70 Dl,hg
sO0ut. = n l1 the buggy, and after tsks !,
gO' c oIa h bridIe off the horse hitcneo
Ing Ine a aronnd his neck and went
The Inc Inc ohon The other occupant
int; Ln1 Sh O buggy holding the relns
ST. il hidden the horse started, and
Of sc milling the lady could 90 on
al me pu sTeund his neck had no
ID, S ST to cheek his career; He
tenu pnt zone far, however. and was
hsl t n letting q on q good lively speed
jus. a brave man sprang forward
VIII VIZ brought him to sudden halt
an "a xss all very well, bat the Wo-
. Ln,1 Oh! where was she? She was
Ll nt IN the carriage. By princIpl3
NV ~ natural philosophy which MAKES
VI md daub Fly from the end OF a
q Ter L4 when the switch stops, that
sso wr flaw out Of the buggy WIN
tSe Utmost alacrity, and greatly 60
b tn own surprise, IS well as TO me
1 az. of the bystandeEs. LUCKILY
obs was not hurt, and those ladies'
Eli no d5ubt remem Der that q horse
y, " 20 .afer with a bit in his mouth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-06-15
KISSING LINKS.

John Sullivan and Bob IngersoIl
draw the biggest crowds in Boston.
The bruiser Sullivan says he has
made S175,eOe by his performances
this year.
The Chevalier Wikof had nothing
TO leave but a few trinkels, which
he distributed among his friends.
The programme of the Concord
Summer School Of Philosophy fol
this year gives two days to FImmor-
tality" and six days to Emerson. u
The biggest salt well in the world
was struck at Warsaw, N. B Sat-
urday, $50 feet deep. 1t will supply
more brine than three ordinary
wells.
An Indian mortar, about eight
inches in diameter and five inches
deep, has been taken from the top
Of a large bOwlder, just north or
Mansfield, Conn.
The most rancorous bitterness
prevails in Belgium now in regard
TO religion. It fluids refsetion IN
every paper.
AT the Moravian synod at LitiZ.
"a. reports We're made Of sixty-five
ministers and S,649 c0mmunicants
IN the United States, the increase
from last year being 645.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-06-15
II Can and WILL.

A writer in the Evangelist tells OF
BOY who was wise enough to de-
cline the assistance which would
nave weakened him mentally and
injured his selfrelisnce. The story.
which conveys its own moral, is as
follows:
know boy who was prepared
% enter the junior class of the New
1orS University. be was studying
VlgonOmetry, aud l gave him three
examples for his next Lesson.
The following day he came into
Nyro0m to demonstrate his prob
ems. Two OF them he understood.
Sut the third-a very difficult one
81; 81 hsd not performed. l said to him,
Snail l help you?"
No, sir! l can and will do it il
you give ms time"
ssid, 81 Will give you al the
Tine you wish"
The hsxt day he came into nv
rom ID Iecite lesson ia thu same
study.
"Well, Simon, have you worked
That example?'
No, sir" he answered: shut loan
snd will do it, if you give me a little
more time" - - WIZ
CeitaiDly you sllall have all the
time you desire ''-
always like these bows who q, q
determined to do their own wers
LOT they make our best scholars orS
men too. Ths third morning Won
SHOULD have seen Simon enter
my room. l knew he had it. for his
cess. u MS Suc>
.15es, he had it. Notwithstanding it
s naa coat him ma1y hours of The
Severest labor.
~ Not only had he solved the pro>
U ren, out, what was of Infinitely
greater greater Importance to him, he had
oegan to develop mathematics
t.;owerS, which, under the insniTS-
t iOn OF Il can and WILL" he has con,
;S t. to cultivate, until TO-DAY he
g, Of p aE o'essOr of mathematics in one
al Eur largest colleges, and one of the
IN es. mathematicane Of bis wears