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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-24
MIR. BARNUM'S JOKE.
How He Played It at the Expense of
 Weu-Known Hotel Man.

How He Played It at the Expense of .
 Wen-Known Hotel Man.
 Paul Smith and Barnum are bosom friends. They spend many pleasant hours together. But the ever vivacious snowman must have his practical jokes, and even his friend Paul was made one of hls victims recently, writes an Adirondack correspond ent
 These two celebrities met on the grand piazza after breakfast and passing the usual mornings greetings, Paul Smith said: "Well, friend Barnum, how do you find things here this yearly 'I am delighted, as usual," replied the cheerful snowman, ''and particularly ad- mire your enterprise in erecting so many new cottages, and in introducing running water and steam heating into your big hotel"
 "Glad to hear you like It," said Paul sPraises from man of your years and ex- perience give me 9 new heart and courage. But will thank you still more heartily if you will frankly tell me whenever you dis l cover any thing about my hotel that is not clean up to the highest mark. I am as proud of providing the very best of every thing as | you are in your big show" ''That's right" responded Barnum; Ia | true friend will always tell us our faults ! And this reminds me that there is one GuluB tuoG uOtlC0 Ou yOuA toOA0 WAASA \ | thought ought to mention to you. You know that most of our food and drinks are adulterated. Yours have generally found fresh and pure, but the ground black pep per on your table Is largely mixed with peas"
 1 s'You don't say so," exclaimed the old pioneer. ''Why, l buy all my groceries | from -, the wholesale dealers in New York, and they stand high for goods of pure | quality.''
 "Can'thelp it," said Barnum; "you inves- dollars if you don't find all your so-called | pepper is at least one-half peas"
 II will write my grocers to-day and give l them fits. Half peas,' indeedl That re- minds me that thirty-three years ago ran l boat from New York to St. Johns, Can. l often brought cargoes of peas from St. Johns and delivered them to the large coffee dealers in New York. But these grocers shall not swindle me.''
 Paul Smiths son immediately wrote a letter from his fathers dictation, blowing his grocers sky-high for selling him adul. | terated pepper. He told them that P. T. | Barnum declared that it was at least hal1 peas, and threatened them with instant withdrawal of his patronage if they did no immediately send him a box of pure ground pepper without single pea in it.
 Three days afterward Paul received al answer from his grocers, in which the, humbly asked his pardon. They confessed that there were peas in their pepper, ever to the extent charged by MT. Barnum, bu they cautioned him to look out for tha merry old wag of a snowman, and to care fully spell pepper" assuring him that thu purest specimen in the market consisted O half P's
 Paul Smith was astonished, but he tool the joke in good part. Ia reply to thu laughter and jeers of his guests, he said
 'l am sorry friend Barnum is a temper ance man, otherwise I would be glad t stand basket or two of champagne."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-24
AN HEROIC DRUMMER.

A Romantic Meeting Between Two Sol- diers in Minneapolis.
 A very romantic meeting between two old soldiers took place in Minneapolis few days ago, writes correspondent from that city to the Philadelphia Press. B. B. Levy, of New York, has been specially designated as hero by an act of Congress. When the war broke out he enlisted in the First New York Volunteers as drummer, beng only sixteen years of age. His regiment was hard pressed on the retreat from Richmond under Mcclellan, and the boy dropped his drum, took gun from the hands of a dead comrade and charged in the front rank. The color-bearers were shot down and the stars and stripes were for a moment tram pied under foot and in imminent danger of capture. But only for moment, for young Levy rushed back and, fighting desperate ly, seized the colors and bore them trium- phantly back to his retreating regiment.
 An eyewitness to this heroic act was General Phil Kearney, and he at once pro- noted Levy from drummer to color ser geant. When the time of his regiment was out he re-enlisted in tho Fortieth New York. At the battle of the Wilderness Levy was seriously wounded by a con- pound fracture of the thigh, and was left on the field for dead. A brave surgeon who stayed by his fellow comrades at the risk of his life, tended Levy's wounds. Before he could be removed from the field Levy was captured by Colonel Whites guerrillas, but after several weeks was recaptured by Northern troops. His acts of gallantry were reported to Congress, and by special act he was decorated with cross in rec. ognition of his services and bravery in saving the colors at Richmond. While in Minneapolis he accidentally overheard the name of Dr. O. J. Evans, and, wondering ii itcould be the same gallant surgeon who had saved his life on the battlefield, called al his address. Sure enough it was the same, and for the first time in twenty-five years the two comrades met and clasped hands with feeling only old soldiers can under stand,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-24
NOTICE

NoTICE-
 - VOTERS TO BE MADE. -
 The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Waterbury will be i'll session in the Police Court Room, City Hall build ing, from 9 o'clock a. m. until 7 o'clock p. m. on Saturday, September 18th inst, for the purpose of admitting to the electors oath those found qualified. VI ''. ''' JOHN E. DOHERTY, GEO A. EDUCATION. NELSON MORRIS, Selectmen Town of Waterbury. JAMES c. WHITE, Town Clerk. Waterbury, Sept 23, 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-24
A RATTLER'S MISTAKE:
It Drove Its Fangs Into tho Wrong Log c
 8 Nevada Justice.

It Drove Its Fangs Into tho Wrong Log of
 Nevada Justice.
 Justice of the Peace Kehoe returned the other day from months sojourn at Rubi- con Springs, says the Virginia Chronicle. He relates the following amusing incident, which for time relieved the monotony ot life at the secluded mountain resort:
 While wandering about in the vicinity of Rockbound Lake, accompanied by boy, the judge was struck on the leg by the fangs of large rattlesnake. The boy saw the snake strike the judge's leg and ran back to the hotel at Rubicon and gave the alarm.
 A rescue party was hurriedly organized by the guests. The party, armed with at least a barrel of whisky in fasks, decanters and bottles, hastened in the direction of the spot where the judge had been bitten by the venomous reptile. The members of the rescue party had not proceeded far on their humane mission when they observed the judge approaching. His usual limp in walking seemed greatly intensified to their alarmed imaginations. A grand rush was made for the judge and a hundred fasks were instantly uncorked ,Ithe odor of whisky supplanting that of fragrant pines, frs and wild flowers-each owner of a flask being eager to have the judge first partake of tho contents, and others endeavoring to strip his trousers off to apply healing ointments to the wound.
 The judge finally was able to explain that he had been struck on the leg by rattler, and while indicating with his finger the spot where the reptiles poisonous fangs struck remarked that it was his wooden leg that had been bitten, and therefore the wound would not prove serious. The judge afterward killed the snake and exhibited l the end of the tail as trophy. It is orna- mented with seven rattles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-24

ly I'd acknowledge that much if I'd really been up to the business myself. Do you know why Eve never got my mad up at you for thinking as you dida Cause I'd pitched on you as the party who got { ay with Childer's package. know better now"
 "Was that why you followed newly you tried to pass yourself off on mo as Lyman Childer that first nightp' ques- toned Norris, his brain in whirl.
 That was the reason; and why, further, that my health gave out so as to make me look round for an assistant I wanted to get you under my eye for spell, but as I said before, it's all right now"
 They had reached the avenue, and Norris paused, waiting for car which was coming in the distance.
 "I owe you an apology Tiff you are tell ing mo the truth. But am as much in the dark as ever If that package was of as small account as Childer claims, why should you two be taking such an interest in the matter of the express robbery!"
 Ingot took the Yankee way of answering g the question.
 "S'pose it's not of such small account! S'pose Childer only wanted to make it ap- pear so to give him a better chance to work!"
 " don't see yet why you-'
 "Oh, yes, you do! You sec clearly enough why any thing that's of interest to the Childers is of interest to me. That your car! We'll, now that I've let you into no tion of how the case stands, Tve just one thing to ask, and that is for you to keep out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-24

escape.
 Indeed, tho two men came out into the street, and remained standing in the light which streamed through the open doorway. A third figure was approaching, at which Norris scarcely gave a glance, until he paused beside the other two. Greetings were exchanged, the newcomer shook hands with both, and then tho three turned within, while all the thrill and eagerness brought by his former discovery died out in the heart of tho watcher before the new reve- lation-for the third man was Lyman Childer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19

Don't mortgage your DrODertv
till yOu have seen BisseiI & Z Tvifer5aii
They viii give you a loan at lowest
possible rate. No delays, Money
paid when papers are signed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19
Is Consumption InoUrsb,e

Read the following: Mr.. c. a. Nor
RS, Newark, Ark. says: ''Was down
with Abscess Of the Lungs. and friends
and physicians pronounced me an in
durable consumptiVe. Began taly,no,
Dr. Kings New Discovery for consum1s
uon, am now on my third bottle, and
able TO oversee the work on nv farm
1t Is the finest medicine ever nasde.S5
Jesse MIddlewart, Decatur. Ohio.
says: Had it not been for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption I
would have died of lung troubles. Was
given up by doctors. Am now in hest
of health" Try 1t. Sample bottles
free at q. w. Bickford's drug store.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19

Prof. Blake says the great calam-
lty" which he predicted for Illinois,
Indiana and the adjoining states has
already begun in the shape of a 'long
drouth." He still claims that our
crop OF wheat now growing will sell
for $40 in July, He says wheat ad-
yanced y cents in three days in the
Chicago market last week on account
OF the drouth. Kansas will also feed
the world on 81. corn, he says. When
we have a Kansas weather prophet
let's have one that viii do the fair
thing by his own state.-No,fon
Courier.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19
ROCK ISLAND AHEAD.
The Latest Thin ia T0u.iss Sleep
ing Cars.

The Rock Island has inaugurated a new feature,
switch promise to create considerable interest in
railway improvements it being free tourist car
service, with nearly all the conveniences of the
palace car including coIored porter in attendance
fine hair mattresses. pillows, blankets, soap, etc
When made up for the night, the fourteen Sec
tiOns are paFtitiOned off with sliding panels, and
curtained with heavy damask draperies. Tables,
attachaDle to the sides of the interior, are pro-
vided for each section. The cars are heated by
steam, the aises carpeted and cuspidOrs for the
cleanliness of the cars. are added The duties of
the porter accompanying each car Will be similar to
those of the palace car seTvice-to look after the
wants of the passengers and see that the car is
kept perfectly clean. In one end is the ladies'
lavatOry, and in the other, one for gentlemen,
which as nicely appointed and furnished as the
most fastidiOus would desire. The intention of
the Chicago, Kansas g Nebraska is to furnish
these cars free of charge to tourist or excursion
parties when the number of persons is sufficiently
large to Justify the use OF a car or cars. With
such accommodations, and without CHARGE there
is no further necessity of a Western tour without
sleeping accommodations, nor is it necessary to
make such trip expensive. It is great induce
ment for parties, clubs, or any considerable num-
Der of persons contemplating a trip to the Rocky
Mountains, for instance. And, too, the Denver
q Rio Grand has adopted the same scheme, and
as the Rock Island connects with this route in
Colorado, the free tourist car system viii no
doubt be generally adopted by those in search of
the pleasure and health giving regions of our con-
tiRent-Kansas City Journal IT,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19
School Officers Take Notice.
The latest and best School Seat
and Desk is
"The Victor Folding and Lock Desk"
FHOs. KANE & COMPANY, CHICAGO,

Absolutely and Internationally
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age for ten years. End. Against Get
ting rickety for ten years. Sd. Against
getting out Of order for ten years.
For general school room use, the
Victor Folding is simply, absolutely
and beyond question
The Best SchooI Desk in the World
1t is strong, folds into small space has a place
IN which books. states, etc. can be locked M and
is cheap Don't buy till you see it for It is vastly
superior TO ali others. 7 am also agent for Other
schOoi furniture maps, etc. If you buy OF me I
guarantee 20 save yOu money and give ycu salts
AaCloa; VIA BRADLEY, Act.
3lef4oln5 PhiliipsbGrg. Kansas
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19

1t is proposed to establish a new
theological seminary on a purely sci
entitiic basis, with an endowment of
S5OO,000 The movement is founded
on general declaration that the
training afforded by the theological
seminaries, as at present constituted,
has long ceased to satisfy the require
ments of the age;' that they are ''un-
friendly to intellectual liberty" and
exclude from their curriculum MANY
branches essential to the proper equip
ment OF the moral and religious teach
er." This new school will be pledged
to no particular views of religion. It
will be divided into three depart
ments- philosophy, science of relig-
ion, applied ethics. The first will in
clude history of philosophy, logic.
psychology, and theories of ethics;
the second, the comparative study of
the great religions; the third. eduea-
ton, economics, practical reforms
.Sltpt. Jordan, az Capital Common
JceGlth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19
THE HERALD.
PHILLIPSBURG. KANSAS

Anthracite coal at Alma, Wabaun-
see county, is an assured fact, says
the IldushjuLst. The drill has now
passed through four veins, and reach
ed a depth of 1,846 feet. The first
was struck at ] $50 feet, and was for
ty inches in thickness. Twenty feet
below this twenty-eight inch vein
was found A third vein, twenty-four
inches thick, was found about thirty
feet below the second. Ninety-six
feet below the third, a fourth vein
was reached Sunday evening, about
three feet in thickness. The analysis
made by a chemist shows that the
deeper veins contain a little better
quality Of coal than was found in the
first. An analysis of the third vein
shows it to be an anthracite coal equal
to that found in Pennsylvania An
thracite coal in Kansas is a new idea
to our biologists, but such is the fact.
Chemist Church, Of Topeka, says that
this is extra good coal for manufac-
turing and domestic purposes. It is
hard, compact and clear, and contains
90 per cent Of total carbon. The ash
is about equal in amount to that
found in Pennsylvania anthracite,
and is fine and light. It is free from
sulphur and PHOSPHORUS, and much
superior to any coal heretofore found
in Kansas. 1t is very valuable for
the manufacture of clear white gas,
free from Odor-LOng Island Inter
Ocean,.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Court of Phillips county, Kan.
Security Investment Co., Plaintiff

Security Investment Co, plaintiff.
Elizabeth VanDrew, William
NanDreW, II. s. Granger, Presi-
dent Of the First National Bank
of Phillipsburg, Kan, and Mus
selman Bros, Defendants
To the defendants, Musselman Brothers whose
individual names are unknown to plaintiff. Won
are hereby notified, that yOa and the other named
defendants have been sued by the above named
plulntH; that the plaintiff fled It's petition iu the
above entitled action on the ID day of priL 1885
IN gne District Court OF Phillips County. Kansas,
ana tnaC you must answer the same or before
the 10th day of May, 1889, or judgement viii be
taken against you as therein prayed for, ta-yyit:
judgement against Elizabeth VauIreyv and
william ANDREW for the sum of one hundred and
fOrtyfOur (S144 .O0) dollars with interest thereon
from the hrsC day OF July, 1886, at the rate Of
Twelve per cent per 0nnun, upon eight notes ex-
6C9JSG ana deilYered by said Elizabeth VanDreW
and William NanDreW, to H p Churchill (. 20
and by them endorsed, assigned ana transferred to
inns pIalnLifEs and costs Of suit; ard also for a
judgement and decree against al the defeudarfs
to this action and in favor of plaintiff fOrecIOsno
certain mortgage executed and delivered nv sai3
Elizabeth NanDEeW and William VanDreVy II ii
Z. Churchill y Co. to secure the PAYMENT Of said
notes. ana by them Endorsed, assigned and trans
IereG 20 TINS Plaintiff therein conveying to said H.
+. SlufcniiI y %, IOF the purpose above men
toned the north half of the southwest 0uarfeT
ana the southeast quarter Of the southwest omar
ter, and the southwest quarter of the southeast
quarter OF section four -, 1t0wnship one an
sonUh range eighteen 1877 west in PhiIiiDs conn
w state OF AansGs containing one hundred and
sAt5 @Sfes more or less, ana ordering and decree
Lls sekI 44aC 70 De SOLD, as provided by law, and
cut OF the proceeds of said sale there ~ maid
nrsI: fne costs OF said action, second. EThe
taxes due ana unpaid upon said land: thirI I7ba
amount found due thie plaintiff moon Fhe .lC7feS
ana mortgage, and fCree}0afno and haF-iTrr sfi ~
the defendants TO this action Of any right title OF
tand or any part thereof, and for such ofbar and
further relief as equity viii warrant
dated TINS ID day OF april, 1888.
April 0-5t- PRATT & LEWIS
Attorneys for T1Iafnf7fF
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19

Here are some Of the old COnnecti-
cut "Blue laws" They were known
as the ''blue laws" because they were
printed on blue paper. While they
were foolish and tyrannicaI in the ex-
IRENE, we might stand them under
protest pretty well except the eating
of mince pies. On mince pies, we
draw the line. Here they are: mo
man shall be a freeman or have avote
unless he is converted and member
Of one of the churches allowed in the
dominion" mo food or lodging
shall be given to a hereto" "No one
shall cross a river on the Sabbath, ex-
cept authorized clergymen." mo
one shall travel, cook vituals, make
beds, sweep houses, cut hair or shave
on the Sabbath day" mo one shall
kiss his or her children on the Sab
bath or fasting days" whoever
wears clothes trimmed with gold or
silver or have lace above one shilling
a yard shall be presented by the
grand jurors, and the select man shall
tax the estate $780," mo one shall
eat mince pies, dance, play cards, or
play anyjnstrument of music except
the drum, trumpet or jewsharp. No
gospel minister shall join people in
marriage. The magistrate may join
them, as he may do it with less scan
dial to Christ's church. ''-Er.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19
PUBLICATION NOTICE

In the the District Court of Phillips County, Kan
In the matter of the application Of Francis A.
Pendants to have the rights of majority con-
Yided
To whom il may concern:
Notice is hereby given that Francis A Pen
darvis, "a minor by r. NJ. Pendants his father
and next friend did on the 2Sth day of March 4
D. 1889, file in the above named District Court his
petition praying that the rights of majority be
agreeable to the provisions of Sections aud 9 of
Chap. Sc of the Compiled Laws of Kansas 1885.
Such petitioner states a reason fOTsucb appica-
ton that such mInOris possessed of certain prop
erty in his own right and that his interest would
be promoted by granting the prayer of his petit
ion. And that such petition will be heard at the
next regular term of the above name court
FRANCIS a. PENDARVIS
By X. Nj. Pendants his father and next friend .
q. A. SPAULDING & Co,
apIo-3W Attorneys for Plaintiff
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-04-19

The jury in the trial of Ti6b;e
Beechler, who killed Henry W F;1eT
Ia the Paxton Hotel, at Omaha. a few
months ago, returned q verdict of
not guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06

The farmers of Limington have organized
for the purpose of erecting q corn packing
factory which will be built this spring.
The Bodwell Water Power Company have
sixty men at work on the new saw mill
at Milford. There is a large amount of tim
Der on the ground and framing is progressing
rapidly.
At the annual meeting of the Bangor
Boom Company held Monday, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year President, c. G. Sterns; Directors,
J. NJ. Hodgkins, II. 2. Oliver, II. p. Sar-
gent. F. w. Aver; Clerk and Treasurer,
s. ID. Benson.
The mill at Veazie owned by Messrs.
F. W. Hill. J. w. Palmer, c. ID. Stanford,
and F. II. Clergue, of this city, is to receive
some extensive repairs and improvements.
Several thousand dollars will be laid out
upon the buildings and in the purchase of
new machinery, and work will begin.
The Waldoboro Shoe Factory, which has
been in process of construction for the past
six months, is now completed, and the ma
chinery for the manufacture of shoes is be-
ing put in by Mr.. d. NJ. Gurdey, Superin-
tendent of the shop. The capcity of the
factory is two hundred operatives The cost
has been about 1871 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
STATE NEWS.
kESSEBEC.
Readfeid.

Readfetd.
Mr. Folsom and Mr. Raymond left town
today with their teams for n Jay where
they are engaged to draw cord and other
wood to the pulp mil there. They expect
to be gone till April Though it was storm
ing during the afternoon and the first of the
evening on Sunday, yet the Gospel temper
ance meeting at the chapel was well attended
and a lively interest in the cause manifested
by those present.-At the annual meeting of
the Lafayette Lodge of F. & A. Masons the
following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: c. S. kimball, Master; Gust.
Smith, S. s.; W. g. Hunnton, j. s.; r.
Mcdonald, Treas. f. A. Morgan, Sec'y :;
Geo. f. Colmsn, S. D.; David Dudley,
J. ID E. o. Bean, W. A. Wright, S. ].
Halves, Financial Committee. Their officers
will be installed privately Saturday evening
Feb. 9th. The annual festival of the lodge
will be observed on the evening of Friday
Feb. 18th. A pleasant incident of the even
ing after the election of officers in this lodge
was the presentation of a solid silver Past
Masters jewell by E. o. Bean to the retiring
Master, Joseph Gilman, from members of
the lodge. Though taken by surprise, Mr..
Gilman responded in fitting words to his
love for the order and his high esteem for
the members of the lodge here.
Vienna.
The village school closed with an exhibit
ton last Friday evening. 1t was largely at
tended and was a perfect success.-The |.
o. of G. 7. chose the following officers al
their meeting last Saturday evening Ell
bridge n. Allen, C. T.. Emma Allen, p. c.
T.; Charles 2. Dearborn, V. T Cora
Moore. chaplain; Eugene Waite, secretary
Alice Kimball, F. S.; Mamie Morrell, treas
urer Frank Moore, M Eugene Ladd
guard Ernest French, sentinel