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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24
A BEAVER HUNT.
How Wise Old Castor Saved Himself ans
Family.

How Wise Old Castor Saved Himself and
Family.
Some time since a farmer residing in
the Chehalem section found q pond
made by beavers away up ON the head.
waters of little stream on plateau OF
the mountains. He determined to cut
away the beavers dam, drain the pond
and catch the beavers. A veteran fish
erman from this city was invited to
participate in the expected fun. The
stream from the pond was small, and
fell distance of fifty feet over series
of cascades, so it was not supposed that
any trout could have reached the pond.
The dam was cut, and as the water
poured out and down the steep noun
tain side it was seen that there was plen-
ty of trout going down with it. A sort
of screen was made Of twigs and placed
in the gap for the water to run through,
and in short time one hundred and
fifty fine trout were captured. When
the pond was drained the sub.
terranean entrance to the bea-
vers' nest was found. Then
mattOck and shovel were brought
into play, and an attempt was made to
follow the tunnel made by the beavers
into the sidehill till they should be found.
After proceeding some distance beaver
made a desperate effort to escape be.
tween the feet of the men who was
digging, but kick or two sent it back
into its den. There appearing no pros
pect of reaching the end of the tunnel Il
was determined to set trap in it tr
catch the beaver as he came out, anc
the digging partly adjourned. On going
after the beaver in the morning it was
found that the sagacious and industrious
animal had run out branch from the
main tunnel during the night, and in
company with his whole family had De
parted for more secure retreat. When
man starts in to dig out beaver he
mods to remember that the animal il
constantly on the dig himself. -Portland
Oreg0,,idn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24
WISE SAYINGS.

Lazarus found the rich mans gate
shut, but the Kingdom Of Heaven was
open. Church Union.
There ought always to be good
elder in church ready, with . cudgel,
to settle the man who undertakes to
run the preacher. Interior.
"A great many people who turn up
the whites of their eyes and cry God
help the poor!" never try to help God.
Philadelphia Record.
There is no degree Of merit SO
high as to place man beyond the reach
of temptation or to prevent him from
rising still higher.-Dr. Follen.
Stanley when he started across
Africa took with him sixty-nine books
for entertainment on the way. The
only one to survive the trip was the
Bible.
Il do not find that to give up anxi-
ETY. and to trust in God is difficult now,
though it used to be. Blessed be my
Lord, can not help believing Him for
He loads me down with evidences of
His truth and fidelity.-C. Z. Spur
geon.
What matters it by whom the good
is done, by yourself or anotherp If it
is the truth, what matters who said itp
If it is right, what signifies who did itP
All greatness is in degree, and there is
more above than below.-Baptist
Weekly.
Get into the habit of looking for
the silver lining of the cloud, and,
when you have found it, continue to
look at it, rather than at the leaden
gray in the middle. 1t will help you
over many hard places.-Dr. a. a.
Will;tts.
Always have Bible in the room
reserved for visitors. In these days Of
many and cheap Bibles, it ought not
to be necessary for those visiting
friends to carry . Bible, as if simply
on journey. The sweet taste d God
word in the morning for the souls re-
freshment, even before the body has
been strengthened by food, should be
made possible by our thoughtfulness
to every one who rests under our roof.
II we make any preiense to q library,
it would be well to select few other
books for companions while wakeful
friend may be waiting for the breakfast
bellor for sleep to come ct night-N.
". Christian advocate.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24
RELIGIOUS READING.
A MORNING SONG.
from the German Of BENJAMIN Schmolck

prom the German Of BENJAMIN schmolcke.
K.ob new day demands new living;
swiftly glides life's stream along,
Ali that God should grace be giving,
Making life to Him u song.
What would be my wretche0 lot
II He lost me from His thought?
Beautiful the light of morning;
Father, let me kiss Thy hand;
Angels had from Thee this warning,
Round my couch to take their stand.
have laid me down and slept
LIVING. Thou hast still me kept.
This now debt my soul discerning,
Lays herself an Offering hero;
Back to Thee each morn returning,
As salvation draws more near:
tbs my morning psalm shall be:
When wake, m still with Thee.
Thou canst make the day pr0pitiOus,
Flowers around my pathway bloom;
Canst defeat all foes malicious,
Give each better purpose room.
If Thy spirit in me reign,
Live not this day in vain.
II nv bread with tears be eaton,
Bless Thou il before ] break;
Bitter herbs Thy love can sweeteh
Best are they for Jesus sake;
lpray not for overflow,
What's enough, sure Thou wilt know.
What need. my God. ThOu'lt do it.
Help me do what, too, is mine;
Great or little, guide me thrOughi'
Cover me with wing divine:
Be through all the livel0ng day,
Close companion on my way.
-. Il. Ra,lstn, d. d.. IN Chicago Aduoncs
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24
DlNiNG.ROOM ART.
Pretty Pictures Which. Perchanos. You
Have Seen Yourself

Pretty Pictures Which. Perchsho~s You
Have Seen Yourself
Do you know enjoyed the decora-
tons of the dining-carP Oh, yes.
There was nothing original about
them. They were the same old din
ing-rOom pieces that one sees in all
dining-rooms of all hotels and many
houses; but l was pleased to see them on
the car. Right at my elbow was a
panel that was the very soul of appro-
pirate suggestiveness for dining
room. 1t was painting of string Of
dead fish. Nothing can be more nppe-
tizing in q dining-room than string OF
dead fish. Another panel held up to
view some dead birds, hanging heads
down. One bird seemed to have been
shot out of season, and one appeared
to have starved to death in trap As
l looked at them thought hnw l
would enjoy the duck when it came on.
Then in another panel hung two dead
rabbits; they had 0een dead a long
time, too, for l had seen them harging
in places where people eat ever since
was boy. l do admire these game
pieces on dining-room panels. 1 think,
however, ar interior of a slaughter
house, under full sail. and an interior
of Chicago packing-house in execu-
tive session should be added. And for
a coy breakfast-rOOm why not plaque
representing some very tender spring
chickens just crawling out of their
shells? The genius who first thought
of painting dead fish and dead rabbits
for dining-room pieces has not yet car
ried his fish and game depot ideas
quite to completion.-Burdette, u
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

THERE are four thousand offices to be
filed by the President with the advice
and consent Of the Senate. Out of this
number the President has suspended
CAS-, and about l 200 offices have become
vacant by death, resignation or expira-
ton of terms. In the States Of Mary
land and Connecticut there have been
NO removals, and in many of the South
ern States very few. In Georgia there
have been but six.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

AT the meeting of the Washington
Monument Society Colonel Casey made
some very interesting statements. On
every bright day the apex Of the monu-
ment moves at least one inch westward
in the morning when the suns rays first
fall upon il. and eastward again in the
afternoon when the sun reaches
the western side. The heat of the sun
has had an expansive effect upon the
masonry, and the plnmmet that is srls-
pended in the interior OF the monument
registers this movement from day to
day.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

The population of London now ex-
ceeds every other city. ancient or mod
ern. in the world. New York and all
its adjacent cities combined are not
equal to two-thirds Of it. Scotland.
Switzerland and the Austrian colonies
each contain fewer souls, while Norway,
Servia, Greece and Denmark have
scarcely half so many. Yet at the be-
ginning Of the present century the pop
ulati0n of all London did not reach one
million.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

IT is said that Governor Seymour set
tied the question of monument for
himself ten years ago by selecting a
large bowlder in its natural state as the
only thing which he wished to mark his
grave. The stone is of granite, nearly
xix feet long, two feet vide and little
over one foot thick. 1t will be polished
on one side, and. when suitably in
scribed, it will be placed over his re-
mains.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

PHILADELPHIANs have set on foot q
movement to mark the spot on the bat
ne-feld of Gettysburg where General
Hancock was wounded. The plan is to
erect granite bowlder upon the spot
with simple inscription recording the
fact that at this point Hancock was
wounded on the I'd day of July, 1868.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

The late freeze in Florida has de-
veloped that the orange tree stands .
greater degree of cold than it has hither-
70 been credited with. Although the
leaves were killed the trees themselves
have not been injured, and they are
preparing for a large crop of the deli
cious fruit this coming fall.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

SEVERAL enterprising citizens OF
Illinois have been doing rushing bus
mess in the way Of wolf scalps. The
State, in order to encourage hunting
and discourage wolves, offers reward
Of ten dollars for the staying of each ct
these ayOwed enemies Of sheep-raising.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

A WICKED exchange says there is one
streak Of consolation in marrying girl
with squirt You never need to fear
her daring you to look her square in the
face when you are explaining how it
happens that you are late from your
Clnh
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

The city of Philadelphia has deter
mined to get rid Of her gas works by
selling the entire plant to the highest
bidder. The ordinance for the sale pro-
vides for a minimum bid Of sla, 000, 600.
1t requires the purchasers to maintain
the works in an efficient condition and
70 make such improvements and add
lions as may be reasonably required.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

The best way to stop the carrying OF
firearms is suggested by the New Or
leans Christian Advocate. Everybody
is to be allowed to carry arms, but
every pistol must be three feet long and
worn openly. Wearing short pistols Is
to be punished by fine Of 81, GOO.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

THE largest plate-glass window in
this country was put up recently in
Broadway, New York. It is pure
French plate, manufactured at Vitry,
and was rolled to order. Its height is
thirteen feet eleven inches, breadth
eight feet four inches and thickness one
and half inch. It is insured for its
full value.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

The statement is made that all the
varied machinery Of Great Britain now
operated by steam power Is capable Of
performing more work, and hence of
creating moro products than could be
produced by the labor of four hundred
million able-bodied men, a greater
number than all the able-bodied men on
the earth.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

THERE is, or was recently, living in
Green County, Ga, a man who, accord
ing to the Greensborough Herald, could
make himself heard distinctly at dis
lance Of five miles. He might hire him
self out as . telephone exchange
in Indiana now that the regular hello
companies are Withdrawing from the
State
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

w. H. Woods, of Huntingdon, Pa,
is said to have in his possession clock
once the property of John Knox. It was
brought to this country by John Wither-
spoon.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

ALL the ship-owners at Sunderland.
England, except one, have agreed to
employ British in preference to foreign
sailors.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-24

In Minneapolis the Ministers' Associ.
alton concluded to withdraw their pat
ronage from the journals that issue on
Sunday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-09
HILLSIDE

School has been in progress for some
time conducted by Miss Nellie Marks q.
Charley Cook, the former teacher visit
ed the school and old friends this week.
Haymazing is done and the hay is of
good quality, the fine weather permit
ting it to be put up in good shape.
Making sorghum is the business Of
the day and +. q. Larkin is doing an
extensive business in that line,
Mr.. Welch had the misfortune TO get
his team drOWed the night of the big
rain. No doubt he feels the loss Sc
verely.
Our S S. was represented at the
convention held at Pleasant Ridge
church last Saturday and Sabbath.
Mr. Morgan was elected president of
our school, Mrs. Whitney vice presi-
dent and Mrs. BOrrel cor. secretary.
The force is a Weighty one and we eX-
peet to see things boom.
Most of our community took in the fair,
dust and al. What struck US most
in the art department was the painting
of the ''Sod shanty on the clam" 1t
was well executed and IL real life In q
sod house were as romantic as the picture
looks we would be better satisfied, but
when the heavens open and the rain
pours the romance is soon washed out
Of us, leaving tho debris OF sod shingles
all over the beds furniture, Ioor &c.
Neighbor Beechly has fenced in q six
ty acre pasture and has traded and
bought until he has four nice head OF
horses. Air. Whitney has also made o
nice pasture.
Farmers appear to be in good spirits.
CoNFUCIUS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-09
Announcement Of G. W. stiason
Independsnt Candidate- for
County Attorney


County Attorney
To the voters Of Phillips county:
After mature deliberation and on
the request of many valuable friends
of all Puiitica parties. # trtve conctud-
eel 10 trust my second election TO the
Othce of county attorney to the voters
ana to fake the chances and cOnse-
quences of an independent candidate.
In taking the field against the reg
lar nominee I have incurred the dis
pleasure and shall expect the cOudem
nation tile partnership eand5-
dates.
/ was a candidate before the RoDub-
Hcan county convention and viii at
tempt TO give satisfactory reasons for
not abiding by its decisions, which
are rs follows:
LIST, The nominee of the convention
was not the choice of Il majority OF tie
constituents represented by the dele
gates.
I'd, The usual prGceCents OF the Re
publican party were ignored in these:
to give two terms TO deserving o1ici-
ais; ID, TO recognize the claims Of sol
der over a prelender-
sd, The Dasest falsehOOds were
used by sheriff Mcclure, which We're
accepted as true and controlled the
votes that decided the nomination.
4th, The nominee canVassed with
the sheriff and must, if not q party
to deceit and fasehOOd, have known
of its use and acquiesced in it, and was
willing to profit by it, and to become
a candidate FOR the use of such official.
9th, L was bitterly opposed in
the convention by tie radical
delegates who VIII not vote the
Republican ticket, and who never
fail to stab the republican party at ev-
cry opportunity and TO give prefer
ment to cranks, rather than sensible
and competent men.
For these reasons among others, an
appeal to the voters ought to be treat
ed fairly. They are the court and
jury and are generally impartial. If
by their verdict i should be elected
no violence viii have been done eli
Their to individuals or party and I
trust no harm should be done to Phil
lips county.
Every duty euioined upon me by
law, during the past term Of my Office.
has been fairly and impartially per
formed.
/ took the Office from the hands of
the present republican nominee, when
/ found many saloons running openly
and uOtOTiOusiy- These i closed with
heavy fines against their keepers and
since which time there has been no
complaint made Of saloons in our
county,
/ shall continue. while in Office, TO
punish, without fear or favor, all ViO-
latiOns of the criminal laws of oar
state, and to fairly perform the duties
OF my office and If reelected can
promise to do no more.
Respectfully submitted to the voters
of Phillips county by
Your servant,
c.. w. STINsON.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-09
GRAND REPUBLICAN Rally.

There viii be a grand Republican
rally at the Court House on Oct 18th
when Hons J. E, Turner, Webb Nc
Nall, and S. B. Bradford, viii be pres
ent. This viii be the only important
Republican meeting at PhilliPsburg
during the campaign and no one Of the
party can afford to miss the opportunity
to hear these gentlemen. Mr.. Turner,
as the candidate Of the successful party
in this congressional district, will give
his standing on, and understanding Of,
all the important issues of the day.
II you intend to vote for him, encour,
age by your presence, and if against
come out and give him fair hearing
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-09
g In PeIItIeaI Eeonoms

This work IS g sort of brief but ready
examiner modernized to meet our pres
ent requirements. Attention class.
Q. What is anti-mOnop0ly2
A. Crying i'fraud" and 'idOWn with
mOuOpOEes' and fixing the thing solid
for yourself Example. When Boyd
heard that the Republican was coming
to Logan he tried to make large adVCT-
Using contracts q year in advance, TO
freeze ont the Republican.
Q. What is meant by political hdel-
ity.
A. Standing by your man until you
have q chance yourself. Elk. Lamb
stood by CovingtOn until he thought
COviugtOn had let himself out on the
cOmmissiOnership when he tried to
get the Co. Clerk help him to get there.
Q. When does a party platform be
come valueless?
A. When the party fuses with an
other of opposite views. Elk, Late
Greenback and Democratic conventions.
Q. What is voting the straight fu-
sion ticketP
A. Trading every thing to get their
man elected. EN. The greenoackers
did their best to get their part of the
ticket through last fail, regardless OF
the other part.
@. What is a political wonder?
A. Another name for political bun
cOmbe. EX. The Greenback nominees
in the Democratic convention includ-
ing Boyd who wants to go to Topeka to
Ventilate gTeenback doctrine promise
TO stand by the convention.
Very good, next time we will discuss
the theme, Gloss Of principle aad party
identity in Greenback and Democratic
ranks IN 1886. "
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-09
ROAD NOTICE

To whom 1t may concern:
In pursuance OF ON order made by the E2Grd of
County Commissioners of the County OF Phillips
-l the state OF A---Lz- Ia regular session on The
9Th day OF esL.- a 3D.. 1885, notice is hereby given
that LLl5. VI E-lr-znE and q others lEouselold-
ers OF said county residing u the vicinity where
il lis proposed 20 lay out ana establish the road be-
low Ientl21--s nave presented 10 SAID board their
certain p-llLon- praying --s laying d-I ana =sJs1-
lSlllelL of pablo ROAD ia s-ll county as follows
CoulLlclCllg ut the northeast corner of section
b. town ,, range 49, running west on section line
20 creek Jun southwest quarter OF southwest quar-
ter or section ~, Themes ID northwest course to
quarter section line about 10 rods from northwest
corner Of the southeast quarter OF the southeast
quarter OF section % town 1, range -. thence
west to northwest corner OF southwest quarter OF
southeast quarter 81 SAID section thence north
west % half section line OF said section line about
- 10 81 rods west % the west quarter line, thence
north IS rods o. u4l-l- thence west To section line
and Long .z-4Ll. Also % Tlelle now running q
RODS cd ua-L section Inc Ut said section % town
j, range 20 ana llst l 81 NeILeshi45 D. Bump
and Llle C.trl-lan- viewers duly appointed, VIII
meet sat beg 'iullE of said road on the lzIl
day Of 25ogenber, A. ID. I655, and proceed TO
view said road, and give 20 ali parties hearing.
Witness Ily hand and the
LsEALi of said CuuutT, aEEel al my ONCE in
SAID coultys this 5th day OF October d.
oet-s s. j. HARTMAN, County CLERK.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-09
CAMPAIGN APPOINTMENTS.

The Republican County Central Committee
have arranged for the following appointments.
Meetings to be held in the evenings at the places
and time designated. One OF more Of the follow
ing named gentlemen viii be present and address
the meeting:
Hor " H. Mcbride, J. W. Lowe, G. a.
SPauldiug, Elihu Davis n d. Mccormick, W. a.
Header, r.. a.. Sheurer, Geo. Chaplin, j. j.,
Morse, Isaac Y. Lee Capt HOugh and others
PrairisvicW. Thomas school house, Oct. 18th.
Valley, Peugh school house October 18th.
Arcade, Post school house, October 14th. D..
Mound. Feeh school house, October 18th.
Greenwood, Plummer school house, Oct 10th,
sun uer GEifdu school house October 10th.
PluiuyleW, Prairie school house Oct. 18th.
Marvin, October 18th
Freedom, Union school house October 18th.
Dayton Costello school house, October 2Uth.
Phhipsburg. court house, October 2lEt.
Crystal, Andrews school house, Oct. 22l.
Beaver, CrEumer school house, Oct. I'D.
KirWin, October 25th.
Granite, Goode school house, October 25th.
Logan, October 26th.
Plum, Turner school house October 9th
Walnut. ieth school house, October 2oth.
Bow Greek, Stone school house, October @JJh.
Long Island, October 30th.
Big Bend, West school house. November lst.
By order Central Committee,
Z p KoRNs, J. NJ CHOsIEH,
Secretary. Chairman.