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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22
Roscoe ooaliinr and Henry Igllson.

Washington Critic.
The threat Of some Of the senator's tn
investigate newspaper men and their
methods Of obtaining news OF executive
sessions reVIves many stories IN regard
to former attempts at this thing. and one
especially is interesting, as it relates TO
Conkling and marks the starting point
Of the GOODNESS between himself and the
press here. A senator in a talkative
mood has given an interesting account
Of the proceedings IN the senate at the
bme-1874. The senate had lust com
pleted their work on the Washington
treaty, and the great points of settlement
between Great Britain and this country
had been decided, but were not ready
for publication The day after the ses-
sion several papers published the entire
proceedings Of the executive session.
An investigation followed; two cores
pOndents were arrested and locked up in
the capital because they would not testi-
fly. During one of the sessions Roscoe
COnkllng drew up some resolutions in
regard to the investigation, and Senator
Carpenter of Wisconsin. offered them
next day. Next day they were publish
ed. COnkling was in a towering rage,
and he took occasion to get up In the
senate and deny having written the resU-
luiOns. The senate galleries and floor
were crowded. The whole thing worked
like a play. Mr. COnkling was the most
dramatic as well as emphatic in his denial
of the authorship OF the resolutions, and
declared that the papers tried to place
him in a wrong light. Having had his
say, Mr.. COnkling walked into the cloak
room. He had hardly gone therein be
fore Senator Henry Wilson, afterWard
vice president, entered the chamber by
the main door. He walked to his seat,
and before he had time to find out what
was gong on, he arose and addressed
the chair IN reference to the resolutions
drawn by the senator from New York
(COnkHng) and offered by the senator
from Wisconsin (Carpenter) in the last
executive session He got no further,
for some one arose in a hurry and chOk-
ed the senator OF by saying he was Civ
ing away executive secrets. The CALLER
les looked aghast. Conlzling came from
the cloak room looking like a sheet, SO
white and pale. He was caught. The
press gallery fairly shook with suppress
ed laughter at his discontinue. He
made an explanation, but it was a lame
one. This killed the investigation. The
men were discharged, and COnkling lost
ground with the press for the side he
took against them that he has never re-
gained-at least In Washington.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22
Aneedote ID -. yYashburn.

Eugene Y. Smalleys who has an illus
trated paper on the ''hOur-mills of Min
neapOlis," in the May Century, says that
the late eX-GOv. Washburn, Of WiscOn-
sin, was identified probably more closely
with the milling interests IN Minneapolis
than any other one man. OF him Mr..
Smalley tells this characteristic anecdote:
"Ihe strength Of Gov. Washbun's char
acter was strilzngly shown, by his be-
haviOr IN the face Of the terrible calamity
which destroyed his mill in 1878. One
evening in May of that year, Just after
the day force had left the big Washburn
mill and before the night force had all
come, the -four dust that filed the air and
covered the walls, floors, and machinery
took fire and exploded with a destructive
force as tremendous as that Of dynamite
In an instant the tower Of solid stone
was changed to a heap of ruins. The
fire was blown into three other mills neal
by, and one after another blew up and
crumbled into confused heaps of stones
and machinery. The explosions sue
ceeded each other at intervals as regular
as if a battery Of siege guns had been
fired in order. Eighteen men were Kill
/ ed. Half the milling industry of Min,
neapOlis was obliterated, and the whole
city was appalled, at the terrific effects Of
a destroying agency the existence OI
which had hardly been suspected. News
of the tragedy came to Gov. Washbuu
at his home in Madison. He had an APP.
| pOintment for the next morning with the
regents Of the university Of Wisconsin t.
( determine upon a site for an Astronomical
/ observatory, the money for building
which he had presented to the institu-
ton. The regents met, suPpOsing thai
the governor had left for Minneapolis al
soon as the news OF the destruction O
his mills had reached him. To their sur
prise he walked into the room promptly
at o'clock, as calm as though nothing
had happened, and insisted on dispatch
ing the business before the board In
stead of talking about the disaster. Mex
day he stood by the smoking ruins O
his great mills. Friends gathered
around to condole with him on the de
struction of million of dollars wortl
of property. To them he said, 'th,
money loss is not to be considered;
think only OF the poor victims and o
families. The mills shall be rebuilt a
once And they were rebuilt as rapidly
as the courageous and energetic old gov
ernOr could push on their construction.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

aYez" said a defeated candidate for
the Dakota Legislature Just after cleo
ton, II would have been elected If my
opponent had done the fair thing. He
beat me by STOPPING to measures that I
would not employ"
'How was that?'' asked a friend.
why he didn't say that / had to
leave the states on account Of some IL
regularity IN connection with an insur-
ance matter. He failed to make the
usual charge that had always borne a
bad reputation and was once tarred and
feathered. He didn't even claim that L
was dishonest and unsafe man to trust
with the we5ghty affairs connected with
our government I made all these
charges and he was Of course elected. 1t
was a man. cOWardly advantage to take
Of me and one unknown in territorial
politics. I think when the people fully
understand the trick they viii feel as I
do about it,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22


In little downtown saloon in Chica-
go more than a dozen men tried to sneak
an elegant ivory handle umbrella which
leaned against a white maple panel at
the end Of the bar. Although several Of
the men We're evidently experts, not one
could manage to secure It. Whenever
the bartender caught a gentlemen in the
act, and he managed to catch them all,
he put up glasses for himself and the
dishonest patron, for which the patron
always paid stormy weather out
side" remarked a weI-dressed man
man, catching sight Of the umbrella and
moving over toward it; another settler
and lemon, and take something your
self, remarked the customer, cordially.
Then a hand slipped down behind the
pleasant genteman's cOat-tails and be
gan grouping around. Pretty soon it
touched the panel and moved cautious
" across its polished surface. 1t didn't
find anything, and the gentlemen who
owned it stopped whistling suddenly
and grew red in the face. He coughed
violently and walked to the other end of
the bar to cXpectorate. On his way
back he glanced sharply at the panel
and saw leaning against it the ivory
handled umbrella The performance
was repeated. The stranger was begin
ing to show signs of having an epilep-
tic fit when the bartender leaned over
and said dryly: Cant you get it?'i
',Ahem, weIl-ah, you now-my um-
brella-you See - gasped the gentleman
eyes, it's a daisy, amt It Jim, the night
bartender, put her there. He's got tai
ant" Ihe umbrella was painted e. the
panel
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22
Catching aHuge Fish.


New 1UEA LLL4Eas
An immense tarpon, the largest game
fish ever captured, was exhibited recent
" In the window Of Thomas j. Conroy's
fishing tackle store, No. IS Fulton street
1t was caught at Punta Rassa, Fla, a
few miles from Key West, by William
H. Wood, a civil engineer Of this city
and an expert angler. The fish is six
feet five inches In length, sixteen and a
half inches In width, and weighs 40
pounds. A ftteen-thread reel line, a
hook with the O'Shaughnessy knob and
three-foOt link chain, and a short stiff
bamboo rod In one piece, with 600 feet
OF line, were used The fish showed such
tremendous strength that there was
great difficulty IN Bleaching 1t, and this
was only accomplished finally by lifting
anchor and allowing it to tow the boat
ashore. The natives use the spear IN
fishing for the tarpOn and regard AIr.
Woods feat as the most extraordinary
exploit in the angling line that ever was
known IN the vicinity. Mr.. Wood en-
joys the additional distinction Of being
the first person who ever captured a fish
of this kind with rod and reel. This
capture occurred in March, 1885, and
within a year, almost to the day, Mr.
Wood surpasses his previous achieve
ment by taking the largest game fish
ever caught. The hah VIII remain on
exhibition a few days and then VIII ba
added to the private esllse6on of 1fE
Weed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

John ". Cabbage, a -Fresmason, for
merly Of Gallipolis, o., shielded at Ma
rysviIle, Marshall county, by cutting his
throat. He leaves q vile at Galipolis
Cause not known.
Ness county has paid out TINS year
S651.45 to newspapers for publishing
railroad bond election prOclamations and
has thus far failed in carrying a single
proposition.
The residence OF Mr.. John thinner
man three miles from Hiawatha, Brown
county, was destroyed by fire the other
day Loss $4,000. Insurance 81, 600.
The Verdigris Valley, Independence
& Western railroad, from LIE Roy, Coffey
county, was completed to Yates Center
WoOdson county.
Osborne county is going,to have as fine
a ta1r ground and race track as there is
in northwestern Kansas. Work on
it has already commenced.
A. B. Hill was killed by lightning the
other day while going to his claim near
Garden City, Finney county.
Rollie Kedbnrg, a young man aged %
years was killed by a stroke Of Gghtn-
ing, near Scott City, Scott county, the
other day.
The value OF the real estate within
the city Of Norton, Norton county viii
this year be assessed at $4,000.
The building Of a creamery and cheese
factory, at Washington, Washington
county, is now assured.
During the year ending March LIST,
1886, there were 81 final proofs made
in Osborne county.
A resident of Humboldt has invented
a car seat the patent on which he sold
for $4,000.
An assembly Of the Knights of Labor
has been organized at Stafford, Stafford
county.
Gaylord, Smith county, according OF
the assessors returns has a population to
ZOO
Rain has been unusually frequent in
the northwestern part of the state this
year.
Walnut City, Rush county, is to have
a new $4,000 hotel.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22
THE "BLUE-sToCKING.

Aly bas-blea has the brightest hair
That e'er the sunshine made more golden,
face as sweet and freshly fair
AS any maid Of story olden.
This golden hair has "bangs" capricious,
Which idly DER her forehead stray.
Think you the fashions meretrieious?
It's Just az nice some other way
On that fair face is Lubin's powder
Quite often frankly to be seen;
But freaks like this should be allowed her
do not dictate 70 my queen
Her figure simply is delicious
So softly rounded, plump and neat.
She never wears q shade that's vicious
her styles just quiet, but complete
She knows as much Of Greek and Latin
AS any Yale or Harvard boy,
And athletics she is so pat in
A ten-pOund dumb-bella but toy.
Her wit ia something quite tremendous
lbhe never turns it on a friendly
Her learnlng-ulay the gods defend us =
IL really seems TO have no end.
Her notions Of Reform are ample,
Including folk Of low degree
If OF her skill you seek a sample,
Why, Just behold it, here, IN me!
Then, too, I've known her darn her stockings,
When she had nothing else 10 do
Those dainty hose with fancy clOckings,
Whose color. you'll surmise is blue.
She doesn't think old maids are shocking,
And doesn't think them food for fun
And yet she smiles in girlish hooking
If / suggest her being-won.
You don't believe all this? To prove il
lll take You up some day 70 call.
'-IhEt bachelor heart r' U, you'll not lose il,
Becauss-she married me last fall!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

The question comes up whether our
pastors as a general rule are doing their
duty toward the rich man IN their con
gregation. Plain, faithful talk is one OF
the hardest duties that ever falls to the
lot Of a pastor. But riches give their
ing, admOnitiOn and instruction which
are necessary to save him from hesnares
Of wealth and to develOpe In him the
highest possible christian efficiency. 1t
sometimes requires a high degree OF
moral courage to perform this duty.
Brother pastor, don't neglect the souls
Of your rich men.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22
DuIEe OF Sutherland

Rochester Chronicle.
The duke Of Sutherland, who is now
stopping In New York, with his suite,
owns more land than any other Of the
British Peerage. The value is by no
means equal to some other estates, but
the area is greater, being the entire
county Of SOutherland which contains
1,742 square miles, or about 10000
acres. 1t is situated In the north Of
Scotland and is chiefly devoted to sheep
grazing. In addition to this he added
immensely to the family wealth by mar
Tying the countess OF Cromarty. The
dukes kindred include the highest dig
nitaries, and being brother-in-law to the
Duke OF Argyle, he is uncle to Lord
LOrne, who married one Of Victoria's
daughters. He desires to get as correct
an idea Of America as Possible, and hence
begun by travelling through the south,
and VIII now make tour through the
north.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22
TOMMY JONES
y LYDIAu IAcEs0N.

AaAANaaA AaAAAAaaAAANa
Tommy Jones was left an orphan
IRE lac reached the age OF seven,
without friends and without money,
A4-f1out any home protection
some Kind farmer gave him shelter
Fed and clothed him through one winter,
Then he dEifted 20 another,
4A7ea with this one, then with that one,
No one ever wished 70 keep him
ha was lazy and unruly.
When he was but scarcely sixteen,
sun a boy ia heart and stature
BE enlisted as a soldier
In the war Of the Rebellion
lie found favor with the soldiers;
he was full of IuI and lrOllcs
Never sad, and seldom weary,
Never ike them heeVy-heartedi
de had left no home, no kindred,
No one who had ever loved himi
Long beneath the sod had rested
Inc one who had ere caressed him.
she had faded from his mem'ry
iii of her, he called his mother,
There wac left but a dim picture.
and her grave, the weeds and DrlInDles
Had Tor years, completely hidden
To his heart a stern, old soldier
Took this WayWaEd, happy comrade,
For Tom laughed away his EOrroWs
Often, when at evening sitting,
Meary-worn by the day Q marching,
Gloomy with the thoughts of loved ones
Who Tor him were sadly waiting;
Tommy, on the log beside him,
Bsgged him sing or tell a story,
And the boy's hearty laughter
Made the gloomy evening CHEEKY.
On the battle field Of Shiloh,
When the last day 3 fight was ended,
The old soldier searched for Tommy,
Searched and found him with the fallen.
Ienderly he took his body
From among the dead and wounded,
Made his grave not in the bitches
" here they piled the other bodies,
But apart and near the river,
In a sunny spot secluded.
Marked the grave so friends might ind il,
Knowing not that Tom was friendless,
Thinking that perhaps "A kindred
Would be sometimes searching for him.
And his thoughts return 20 Shiloh,
10 that grave beside the river,
kor which none has yet been seeking,
Which the careless stranger visits.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

''That Miss Jones is a niee-looking girl,
Isn't sheS''
eyes, and she'd be the belle Of the town if
It wasn't for one thing"
ttWhat is that :"
be near her. She has trieda dozen things
and nothing helps her. am sorrV, for
Ike her bat that doesn't make 10 any less
diEaEresabls for one TO Be around her"
Now if she had used DE. eage's CataTrh
Remedy there would have been nothing Of
tisa lind said. for i VII esra aataEEh every
Eme-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

WHAuEyER name or designation is given
TO Fever and Ague or other intermittent
diseases II is safe to say that Malaria or a
disordered state of the Liver is AZ fault.
Eliminate the impurities from the system
and a sure and prompt cure is the immedi-
ate result. Prickly Ash Bittsrs is the safest
and most effective remedies for all hillary
troubles, kidney diseases, and like com
plants that has ever been brought before
the public. A trial is its best recommend
ton
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22
n - cambination Il smart ~

The new combination Of Smart Weed and
BeliadOnna5 as used in Carter's Backache
Plasters has proved to be one of the best
that could be made. Try one of these pop
ular plasters in any case of weak or lame
back, backache, rheumatism, neural gia,
soreness of the chest or lungs, &c, and YOU
wall be surprised and pleased by the prompt
relief. In bad cases of chronic dyspepsia, a
plaster over the pit of the stomach stops the
pain at once. Ask for Carriers Smart Weed
and BeladOnn8 Backache Plasters. Price
% Gents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

EaJthfulness is necessary in ali kinds of
WORK. Especially IS it necessary, ia treating
cold 70 procure the best remedy. which Is
Aliens Lung Balsam, and take il faithfully
according to directions, and it VIII cure a
cold every time and prevent fatal results.
Sold by all druggists at 25c.s SOC, and SI.OO
q bottle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

For the highest success small fruits
need a very rich soil, full of ''humus" or
vegetable matter, with abundant mois-
ture and no weeds. The moisture comes
from a rich soil that holds it somewhat
easily, and then is aided by frequent
culture, mulching or irrigation. Net,
beginners should start with a small plaw
and particularly SO when short of CAPT
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

Mr.. William Weeks, connected with the
state EUnatie asylum in an official capacity
escaped for e short visit to San Antonio and
returned the other day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

Some of the blind can read i've or six
hours without feeling fatigued. They use
both hands in reading, the right fOrefnger
being used chiefly TO separate the words and
syliables. while the left fOrehnger recog-
niles the word itself.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

The building trades strikes at Pittsburg,
Pa, for short hours promises to result favor
ably to the men. Four furniture factories
have started up on the strikers terms.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

"A young man IA Portland, Oregon, rush.
sd 20 box TO turn in an alarm, but when
he had ope1sd the box, did nothing but
stand ana shout IRE INTO it as if It were a
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

The Terrible Storm in Kansas City
Killed a great many people and destroyed
thousands of dollars worth of property.
Such things are continually happening all
over these Western States. We know not
at what hour these dread monsters may be
upon u.s. our homes converted into heap Of
ruins and our loved ones buried in the de
bris. In California these thing are unknown.
If you want to know all about that State
send your address on a postal card to
N. @. WHmIs, Topeka, Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

"A card-playing party on a raft was a
sight in Montreal during the recent food.
There was a table, chairs, cards and bottle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

"A resident Of San Bsrnardino. Cal, is
staggering through life under the weight of
the expressive name of Bogus, given him dy
his not too discriminating parents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

VIII be a reminder Of personal liberty for
ages to come. On Just as sure a foundation
mas DR.. Piercs's Golden Medical DiscoV-
ery'' been placed, and it VIII stand through
the cycles of time as a monument to the
physical emancipation of thousands, who by
It's use have been relieved from cOnsump-
ton, cOnsumptiye night-sWeats, bronchitis,
coughs, splitting of blood, weak lungs, and
other throat and lung affections.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

When Baby was sick We gave nsr Caztoria,
When abe was a Child. she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to CastOEia.
When she had Children, she gave them CasbOria
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

"A glass manufacturer at Pittsburg has
succeeded in producing a fac simils Of the
famous peuchbloW vase
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

The squaWs who do domestic work about
Austin, New, say that as soon as all the
Chinese are gone they viii strike for 100
per cent. increase in their wages.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

Cures piles or hemorrhoids, itching, protFud-
iug bleeding. internal or other. internal and eE-
ternal remedy in each package. Sure cure. zoe.
Druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

An earthen floor is the best for poultry
houses. A cement surface underneath
possesses the advantage Of perfect dry
ness for the extra cost, as it is not diff
ficult to keep your earthen floor reason
ably dry, provided you raise a mound OF
eaIth for the house to stand on, and sur
round it with a ditch to catch rain.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

Much discontentis expressed by inmates
Of the Edwin Forrest home at Philadelphia.
They claim the managers and superinten-
dent put on TOO many airs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

The members of the Knights of Labor
deny that there is any Reorganization in
their ranks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22
RTTvVFRS

II win cure any case OF Liver and Kidney
troubles when properly taken lt Is q perfect
r6nOVaUoF ana inVigoraUur. IL cleauses the 1y9-
tenn OF the poisonous humora that develop In
Liver Kidney and Urinary diseases car
wing away all poisonous matter and re-
HrOrlug the Blood TO a healthy condition,
surAemlug IL, FeEEeEhEug and inVlgorating
uimd and Body 1t prevents the growth %
8erl Gus Illness OF a Dangerous Glass OF
Diseases that begin Ia mere trivial al
nentss and are TOO apt TO be neglected es such
THOUSANDS OF CAsE8
+ the worst forms OF these terrible diseases
la7e been quickly relieved and in q Shorl
lnie perfectly cured by the use OF Hops &
ualG HlEGsrBs
Do not get Hops and Malt Bittsrs con
cundsd with inferior preparations OF similar
anne. Take Nothing but Hops & Matt Biz
zrs II you want a SIRE Cure
ln0nWlRn FAYnN 3 GO. Kansas CITY. We
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

Rough on Itch cures skin huuors. eruplions.
ring worm, letter salt Eheum, frosted feet chill
olainz, itch, Ivy poison, BARRIERS itch. Soc Jars.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

III afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

all open sores and cuts with SteWart's
Healing Powder, Is and so cents q box.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

The real estate transfers of Shawnee
county last week aggregated S75,CO0
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

Nervous debility, premature de-
cline of power in either sex, speedily and
permanently cured. Large book, 10 cents
In stamps. Worlds Dispeusary Medical
Association, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N Y.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-05-22

A white laundry failed a few days ago in
Liverpool, Cal, and the proprietor Of a
Chinese concern celebrated the event by
hosting the American flag.