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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27

A man named stacy. the owner of a splendid
drinking saloon in New York, recently signed the
pledge and closed his house. Hearing that par
Is OF lads had formed themselves into "a temper
auce society, Inc went % them and gave them his
experience aS d rumEeller We report some Of
ms rcccolections for our readers:
Il sold liquor said Mr. Stacy, -.for eleven
yeur--loug enough for me 10 rec the beginning
and end of its effects. have seen mau take his
first glass of liquor ia my place, ana afterVard ill
gIe grave of q suicide. ] have seen man after
man, wealthy and educated, come into my saloon.
who cannot buy his dinner. ] can recall
twenty customers worth one hundred Thousand to
i've hundred Thousand dollars, who are now with
out money, place or friends,
He warned boys against entering sulOOus on
amy pTeueEt. He stated that he had seen many
young fellows, members Of a temperance society,
come In with friend aud walt while he drank
40 no, they would say, II never touch IT,
Thanks all the same. 90 Presently, rather than
seem churlshs one would take q glass OF cider or
harmless lemonade. The lemonade was moth
ing said the rumsellcr, 'but i knew how il
would end The only safety, boys, for any man,
no matter how strong his resolutions. is outside
the door Of saloons. - airs. C. ~. Chaplin.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27
A Much Needed Change.

A bill Will probably be introduced
during the present session of congress
To provide fOl the election of United
States senators by a direct vote of the
people. Such q bill would meet with
bitter opposition in the senate, where
entirely too many of its members real
lie the fact that their seats would now
be occupied by other men if the people
had been given voice in the matter of
selection, and gold had been less freely
used. Kansas has had a taste of the
natural results of the present manner
of elecJing senators land by this system
California is al present represented in
the upper house by an examining camp
saloon keeper and Colorado by couple
OF INSCRIPTIONS gamblers. Money did
iJi and experience has proven that It is
much cas- er matter TO buy enough
wepk-kneed legislators To- secure 81
majority than 10 is To- buy majority of
voting precinct, and We believe the
people are In FAVOR Of "a change Some
of the daily papers are opposing the
proposed change because 'the trainers
of the constitution intended that This
body should be a most conservative
one. But the trainers of he conSutu-
uon were also in favor of an honest
body representative of the people, and
as many of heir ideas which were put
into legal enactmeHU~ have been chang
ed for The better, they will probably
NOT rise out Vt their graves 10 confront
uS should we lake another step in adj
vuuce.-Logan Republican.
The above is 90 the point and is well
said We have long been in favor of
elcting United States senator's by a di-
rect vote of the people.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27

From the Alton Empire
The preliminary step has been taken
to organize stock company. whose
purpose it will be to open AN irriga,iug
ditch on the vide between the North
and south solomon. The ditch will be
sixty mites long. Ten feet wide and six
feet deep, To- b. increased ia size il nee
essury. The North and South Solomon
wall be tapped al "a point west Of ahe
west line OF Rocks county. The tall in
that locality Is seven feet To- the mile
and the ditch will be- placed on the di-
vide III fifteen miles from its Junction
with the rivers. This ditch will Irrl-
gate "a portion Of the hest land in Rocks
Phillips, Osborne and smith counties,
comprising 69l, $40 acres. Careful esu-
mates have been made of The expense.
and SIP, 900 VIII build the often, and
place it IN working order, allowing 70
cents per ard Ior moving dirt, and 81
prominent contractor has since offered
10 move it Tor eight cents per yard.
The right Of way will cost bat little,
and the farmers viii be afforded an op
portunHy to work upon the ditch and
receive water certificates IN pay menJ
for the same.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27
- Your Wife.

Praise your wife man, whenever you can lind %
reasonable opportunity. IJ won't hurt you
You need not be 40 all afraid of spelling her A
word OF praise goes a long way with woman
She needs little help and encouragement of this
sort, aud she is made Only happier by receiv-
ing &C., but works all the better for receiving it,
But cont above all things, Oh thou Lord of Crea-
ton. 20 60 dudiua fault with her What if she
does forget put the salt on the table, OF forgeys
that lost button, OF any other little calamity hap
pens, don't -eold her. scoIding woman Is bad
enough. bUt when it comes 10 zcoIding, faulr-
audiug man, o, save us! That branch Of business
is q womau'= special prerogative, and, judging by
what is written on the subject, she should be au
adept aL iL. So, any patient readers, remember
the wise husband praises his wife. and thus Sc
cures hey gratitude and esteem. The uuWi-e
husband -FoWis and thus loses both. The man
tho lets his wife 90 heart-h hungry makes great
mistake Your loving expressions and praises
worth more Co her than the happy, careless days
of courtship, The man who does not praise his
wife VIII lind lt does not pay He viii probably
live 60 be sorry for il.
Think while how much your wife does for you.
surely the least you can do is To thank her.
Don't Ter her work for you year after year, like s.
--ave. without au acknowledgements Of her faith
tulue== and love A true woman would rather
huye the praise OF her husband than the worship
that yuu know nothing about Make her life
easy you can if you only choose tC look for it
you can find plenty 20 praise her for, and she viii
not De so silent, sad eyed and reserved as hereto
fore Let the bright light Of love shine in her
arL-EZ-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27

Farmer "A. W. Smith Of Mcpherson
county, who seems to lead all his com
peliiors in the guberuatorlat race, lives
at least a hundred miles west OF TOge-
ks. He can JifJ barrel Of flour into a
wagor, or shoulder "a three-bushel sack
Of wheat, and for eighteen months ~ S
confined in the prisons OF Libby, Dam
Vile and AudersonvilIe 1t viii be
p city hard to beat that kind Of "a lay
out in kansas.-EX
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27

Our Little Men And Women, 1888.
The ann of this magazine is to inter
est children just at the time they
begin to read for themselves and lead
them along for a year or two with
pictures and stories and pleasant tasks
so pleasant as to make them forget the
task part altogether.
The following outline includes the
larger topics of the year
Pocahontas teaches a little early
American history through the year.
A French story, Susanna s Auction,
full Of amusement.
A story month entitled Laura s Hol-
idays suggests to other little girls what
they can do on holidays
A story month on Tiny Folks in
Armor; which means beetles.
A flower poem in every number.
Buffy s (six) Letters to his Mistress.
Buffy is a coOn-cat.
SIX Mexican stories on Little People
of the Plaza also about some Mexican
an nals4
Besides there are many, too many to
tell of, stories short and bright and un-
expected.
Win all this entertainment of pic
ture AMI humor there is a serious pur-
pose all though implied III the name Our
Little Men and Woman. 1t is to teach
and lead the children to take reading
for profit; but pleasure comes first as
IL ought
A dollar a year, Five cents for a
sample copy. D. Lothrop Company.
Publishers, Boston.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27

Never judge by appearances. A
shabby old coat may contain an editor,
while the man wearing a high toned
plug hat ana supporting a cane may be
a delinquent subscriber Russell Rec
ord
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27
c. X. & N. TIME CARD

Il Scheme to Lrrigate the Northern
Part OF Rocks and Osborne
Counties, With Adjacent
Lands in Philips
and Smith
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-01-27

it and they have a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-26
MATTER.
Defeated at Home.


The much boosted strength of Gen. Ma
hone with the colored people and with the
Republicans generally, of his own home
was fully tested in Petersburg last week
Nominations for city officers were to be
made. Delegates 70 the Convention fol
that purpose were appointed. In the
sixth ward, where the colored vote largely
predomiaates, he did not like the complex
ion of the delegates, and desired to adjourn
the Convention, SO as to manipulate that
ward to suit his purposes. The Conven-
ton proceeded to nominate. Capt. Asa
Rodgers, Secretary of Gen. Mahone's Ex-
ecutive Committee, was put in nomination
and so was Gen. Stith Boiling. Seeing
that Rodgers had no chance, his name was
withdrawn. j. II. Van Auken, another
OF Mahone's pets, was nominated for Col
lector of City Taxes, as was Maj Thos.
ii. Bond. The vote stood Van A uken II,
Bond %. Then came the most pointed
and expressive test. A resolution was
introduced condemning Hon. John S. Wise
for tha statement he made, as TO the re :
duced Republican vote in Petersburg,
Gen. Mahone's home, and the cause of it,
This brought out spirited discussion, in
which the methods of the Chairman were
pretty severely handled. The result of the
vote was that the resolution of censure
only received two or three votes And thus
the ''lion was bearded in his den the
Douglas in his hail. and the process of
crushing out" successfully applied to
him.
The fact is, could fair expression of
the sentiment of the party be had all over
the State, the boast that the Republicans
of Virginia are Gen. Mahone's personal
property to be used as he may choose,
would soon be discountananced. A nd the de-
fusion that the colored people are his
slaves to be manipulated as he may direct,
would prove to be the merest delusiOn.-
The colored people, however. obedient to
the chairman S orders in the past, are be-
ginning to understand that they haye a
duty to perform and rights to assert. and
that it is neither decent nor manly to
submit to being used like ''dumb driven
cattle'' at the order Of any one. The
''bossn business has been carried too far
We have had too much of it in this local
ity, and the sooner it is renowned and aban-
doned all over the State. the sooner will
the Republican party be placed IN a
healthy condition, and its manhood be re-
spected.
BY way of contrast to the adverse SEN
timent in Petersburg to Gen. Malone,
and the refusal to condemn John s. Wise,
we find that the Republican Committee
of Richmond has enthusiastically en-
dorsed Mr.. Wise. Not only endorsed
him, but in positive and broad terms con-
demned Malone, and aver that it was be-
cause the nominees OF the party last fall,
were pledged to vote for him for Senator,
that caused their defeat.
The people are beginning to think for
themselves and have about reached the
conclusion that the plan of organization
and the management must undergo rad
ical change ifany hope is to be entertained
of success hereafter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-26
Mr.. Blaine's Popularity.

Notwithstanding the letter Of Mr..
Blaine, declining to allow his name to be
presented to the National Convention for
nomination as the Republican candidate
for the Presidency, the sentiment in his
favor is growing stronger every day. In
the State Conventions of Vermont Con~
necticut, Maryland and Oregon. an almost
unanimous wish for his nomination was
disclosed Even il Ohio, where Mr.. Sher-
man is known to be an ayoWed candidate
and working actively for the nomination,
there has been manifested Blaine feel
ing That even State pride cannot suppress.
From the Pacific to the Atlantic and from
the Lakes to the Gulf the Blaine senti-
ment predominates with the Republican
masses, and it is only where the party MAJ
chlnery is manipulated by mercenary pol
ltlclans, In some of the Southern States,
that an expression is found favorable to
another. The rank and file of the party
are for him, and this being so i've believe
the result of the National Convention
will be his unanimous nomination. De.
clared the choice of his party in that way,
and under the circumstances, be could not
refuse to accept the honor and trust, and
accepting he would be overwhelmingly
elected.
1t is not because there are not other Re.
publicans who would command the united
support of the party that this feeling is
manifested for Mr.. Blaine, for there Is
score of them either of whom would lead
a successful campaign, but because the
of the country believe that
Mr.. Blaine was not defeated by the dellb
crate judgment of the American people, !
and that with the issues between the two
parties clearly defined and the lines strict
ly drawn, he could poll larger vote than
any other Republican that could be named |
His candidacy would inspire confidence
and arouse enthusiasm from the start, and |
bring out the full strength of the party
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-26
Alum Baking Powders.
DECLARED ADULTERATED FOO
THEIR SALE ILLEGAL.

DECLARED ADULTERATED FOOD AND
THEIR SALE ILLEGAL.
The result of a trial just concluded at
Canton, N. Y, before Judge Kellogg, win
have a salutary effect in checking the sale
of one class of aduIterated food. Two
men, named Moon and Akerill, were ar,
rested for selling adulterated baking pow
der in violation of the State food adultera-
ton act. The Indictment was for both
selling baking powders that were inferior,
adulterated and injurious to health by rea-
son OF being made from alum, and for
selling them under pretense that they
were wholesome, cream of tartar baking
powder. A stubborn defence was made,
the claim being set up that baking pow
ders were not articles of food and that the
powder the defendants were selling, which
was known as Gillett's, was standard ar
tlcle OF trade, and that alum baking pow
ders inferior to it, like Davis and others,
were being sold by other dealers in the
same town without complaint. The Court
held that baking powders were articles Of
food within the meaning of the law, and
the jury found the defendants guilty upon
all the charges. The case has attracted
much attention from being the first
brought under the State Food Adultera-
ton Act against dealers in alum baking
powders. TIE result of the trial is to
class such baking powders as adulterated
articles of food and to make their sale IL
legal. There are many alum baking pow
ders put up in cans, under some name or
brand. in addition to those sold in bulk
the sale of all of which cautious dealers
will probably be unwilling to continue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-26
DURKE,s SPLENDID LIVERY

DURKES SPLENDID LIVERY
For the season of 1886, Burke's splendid Liv-
cry is even in finer condition than ever. His
elegant match teams, new and fine vehicles
and sty lsh turnouts. the pride ofthe city and
THE BEST IN THE SOUTH.
At the stable is fine pair of Fairbanks scales
where horses can be weighed.
also keep on hand a fine selection of Riding
and Driving Horses, for sale at reasonable
prices Also, lot of secondhand Omni-
Buses Carriages, buggies and wagons of
every description, i'll excellent condition.
which will be sold or traded on accommodate
ing terms.
Parties visiting the city can have their horses
fed by day, week, or month on moderate terms.
Have also turned part of my place into a
hitching department.. where horses will be
hitched and we'll taken care of as cheaply as
anywhere in the city.
Also, our Baggage Transfer.-Parties can have
their baggage called for at any time of day or
night; will receive prompt attention. Call at
he old stand. Respectfully,
sep9 EDWARD BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains
Corns, and all Shin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price So centsper box
For Sale BY Hughes and Robinson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-26

BLOWERS FLoWERs. FLoWERs.,!
At FALLON'S GREEN HOUSE, on LEWIS
STREET. there will be found always on hand
MARCHIEL NEIL ROSE BUDS and CUT
FLOWERS. Among the many varieties to be
found there call special attention to the
ROSE EVER BLOOMING HYBRIDS,
CLIMBERS. &c.
full stock always on exhibition, ard | shall
be glad to have the public call anu inspect them.
Designs in Cut Flowers a Speciality.
keep large assortment of TOMATO. CAB
BAGE, CELERY, and other plants for sale, at
the earliest planting days of the season.
Also o handsome stock of EVERGREENS.
Respectfully,
marl5-3m JOHN F,ALLON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-26
Syrup of FIGS

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system when
Bilious or Costive to dispel Headaches.
Colds, and fevers; to cure HabituaI Con-
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featured only by the California Fig Syrup
Company San Francisco Gal. For sale
by w. NJ. Allen s. Bro, Staun5on. Va.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-26
Cancerous Ulcers Cured.

have been taking Botanic Blood Balm (B. 4.
b. and am about well ofan ulcer had upon
my nose for six years. said by all to be can
Ger. refer to Postmaster Renfroe, of Atlanta
G. T. kELLAM.
WrghtsviIle, Ga Nav Sd 1856,
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Doctors and Hot Springs.

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ST. uJNTabN
AND AUGUSTA COUNTY.
C. C. WHEAT,
II MAIN STREET.

CUCCEsS OF THE PERFECT FIRE EXTIN-
y GUISHER.
IT'S USE AT THE HALE HOUSE.
OF the Hale House, stanton, will show the
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flames.
F. ALEXANDER & co, Agents.
stanton.
MeSsrs. f. Alexander d Co..
GENTLEMEN On the 29th of January last,
cinders falling from the stove burnt through
the floor in our laundry. The fire spread under
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Very respectfully.
FITZ & WOODWARD.
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