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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13
How the Blind Tell Time.

A blind man possessing a watch can,
by a certain amount of calculation, al
ways ascertain the time For instance,
he asks the time of some one who is
not afflicted by the loss of eyesight,
and finding that it is twenty minutes
past three he immediately winds his
watch up as far as it viii go. In the
evening, wishing to know the time, he
rewinds, counting the Clicks" as he
turns the key. There are forty-five
clicks, for example. Calculating that
nine correspond to 100 minutes, eight
hours twenty minutes have elapsed
since the time he had asked, and that
consequently is 3 20 added to 8 30, or
twenty minutes to twelve. In the
morning again, In counting the clicks
when rewinding, he finds there are
twentv-seven, or that 800 minutes have
passed, which, added to the time last
ascertained, gives the hour as A:4O in
the morning.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13
A Beautiful Yacht.

The exquisite cleanliness of every
thing strikes one fOrcibiy on board the
Victoria and Albert, Queen VictOria's
travelling vessel. The deck is laid with
cork hOorclOth, over which, when the
Queen is on board. a carpet is placed
and everything else that is to be seen
Is of pure white, with gilded relief
work and silver mOuntings. There are
very comfortable little sitting-roOms on
the promenade deck and behind the
paddle wings, and there is also a din
ing saloon on the promenade deck,
which has three big windows and a
skyight. It is furnished in green
morocco, and the ceiling is painted in
white and gold.
The state apartments below are
placed on either side of a corridor, and
they are furnished with a very pretty,
chintz. The Queens cabins are on the
starbOard side, and her sleeping apart
ment contains a large and old-fasRioned
but very comforts ble-lOOking bedstead,
with pillars and canopy, and next is
the dressing-rO which was formerly
Prince AIbert's cabin, and it remains
as he left it, his little writing table and
wardrobe never having been moved.
Large maps hang on the walls. The
cabins occupied by Princess Beatrice
Cor by any princess who happens to be
travelling with the Queen) are aft Of
her Majesty's quarters, and on the
other side of the corridor are the cab
ms of the Princess and large bath
room. The breakfast-room is in the
afterpart of the vessel, and it has very
large windows and is hung with the
portraits of all the officers who have
commanded the royal yacht. The
drawing is forward on the port
side, and it is furnished In bird's-eye
with piano and several beautifully
carved side-tables. 1t is hung with por-
traits Of members of the royal family,
/ and in this room Is small library. The
yacht is now lighted with electricity,
except in the Queens own cabins
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13
~ FWo FIGHTMG CoCKs.

Two cocks in 8 farm-yard were al
ways boasting of their strength, and
at last they arranged a smuggling
match.
just as the fight was finished the
farmer appeared and said: "You two
are a disgrace to the whole farm.
propose to inoculate you into pot
pie.
"But, said the one that had been
wOrsted, Al have already been whipped.
Gaze on the dormer window over my
left eye, and observe the resemblance
Of my other optic to a watch pocket.
Can't you let me off ?"
mo" was the reply. "Since you
have been beaten and your beauty
spoiled you have nothing more to live
for"
"WilI you kindly notice, questioned
the other fowl, what splendid fell
low I am and how I done the other
rooster up? You should show me
some favors."
"Since you are now the champion,
answered the farmer, "yOu had better
die before you lose your laurels."
MORAL.
This should apply to the Sullivan
Kilrain fight, but it WON'T Chicago
LedqeT
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13
Coal Oil and Natural Gas.

It is only fourteen years ago that
natural gas was first used as a fuel,
yet to-day, according to a st. Louis
exchange, there is required to pipe it
q, $50 miles Of mains. In Pittsburg
alone 500 miles supply -, 1913 private
houses, 20 iron mills, 81 glass works,
SO foundries and machine shops, and
40 miscellaneous industrial establish
ments. An idea of its value as fuel
can best be obtained when the value of
1000, OGO tons Of coal is estimated, as
It is asserted that this amount of coal
is annually displaced by natural gas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13
Imperial Indifference

Emperor William, VINO is naturally
of an excitabIe and nervous tempera-
ment, never loses any opportunity to
school himself to prevent any display
of feeling. A few nights ago he gave
a most astonishing exhibition of abso-
Lutte self-control and even cO1d-bIoOded-
ness. During the state performance
at the Royal Opera, in honor of the
marriage of the S.mpress' sister to
Prince Frederick Leopold, the dress Of
the premiere danseuse caught fire from
a gas-jet In the wings, and in a mo
ment she was wrapped from head to
foot in a sheet of flame. With great
presence Of mind the principal basso,
who was standing near by draped in
Roman tOga and waiting to ego on, ="
dashed her to the ground, and tearing
the tOga from his shoulders enVelOped
her IN its capaciOus folds, thereby ex~
tinguishing the flames. She was, how
ever, so badly burned that, during
three days her life was despaired Of,
and as it Is the poor girl viii be disfg-
ured for life. Her rescuer was also
badly burned about the hands, arms
and face.
The incident, although concealed
from the major portion Of the audience,
was plainly visible from beginning to-
end to the Emperor, who was seated in
one Of the stage boxes. NOtWithstand-
the exciting nature Of the scene, he
neither raised q hand nor even moved
In his chair, but remained apparently
Indifferent and unconcerned, ecIdly.
gazing on the young girl battling with
the cruel flames. Only at the c0ncIu-
sion of the act did he send one Of his
aids-de-camp to make inquiries as to
the condition Of the sufferers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13

he ba5 discovered tEat fact a farmer
happened along, and the rabbit said
81 am greatly obliged to you for fixing
things up for me. can get in here,
and the dogs and foxes cannot poster
me But you should have given me
the combination so that I could get out
when I wished.
Don't mention It, said the farmer
81 did not erect that box for your pro-
lection, but for your destruction" and
he cracked the rabbits head and tOok
him home for dinner.
MORAL.
There are lots Of farmers in this
world.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13
LOVE n IDLENEs8.
By MARY SHAW.

Oh, you're ne'er forgot,
Though we're far apart;
5Iis in distance alone
We're still heart to heart.
Each beat Of your heart
Finds answer in mine;
True love cannot die,
It's Life is divine.
Though fortune may froWn,
Though troubles may brew
They'll never estrange Us,
Wen ever be true.
Ny Love, have good cheer
My Love, far away
My1ove holds you close
By night and by day.
SOUTH KAUKAUNA, Wis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13
California

The California method: BIr.
BIeecker-Here's an account Of a man
who got shot while assauIting a Judge
out In California. Mrs Bleeeker-
Dear me! What did they do then
Mr.. Bleecker-They arrested the
Judge,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-13
AMEREekE fables



one dav stroIiing
through an apple
orchard when he
fCun d q nice
looking box that
seemed to b @
about his size
He crawled inti
the box, when a
door suddenly
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-03
MINISTER'S SYMPATHIZE.
Two Sets OF Feeling Resolutions
Adopted by DiVines.

At the meeting of the liberal minis
tiers yesterday morning. the following
resolutions were passed. hoHoring the
late Milton Pickett:
Whereas, Milton Pickett OF the Pioneer
Press, came to his death in the awful calam-
ity or last saturday night: and,
Whereas. Mr.. Pickett, with the representa-
lives Of other papers, was constantly in at
tendance upon the meetings of this body,
and reported the proceedings with rare ao-
curacy and fidelity; therefore.
Resolved, That we, the liberal ministers OF
this city, do hereby record our high estimate
of Mr.. Picketts ability and fairness as q re-
porter, his broad and varied attainments as a
scholar, and his goodness, gentleness and
medesty as man.
Resolved. That We express our sympathy
with his widowed wife and bereaved friends.
81. D. SHUTTER, President.
TIE subject that had been set for the
mornings meeting was Marriage and
Divorce" and after the good ministers
had discussed the terrible calamity of
the fire for some time, Rev. l.. G..
Powers read an interesting paper on
this interesting subject. He took the
rather novel ground IN his argument
that divorce would eventually lead to a
better state of affairs.
The orthodox ministers met as usual
in the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms yesterday
morning in executive session. The
Sunday observance question. Sunday
newspapers and Sunday mill work We're
discussed.
Rev. L. McClary introduced resolu-
tons calling upon citizens and ministers
to meet to form law and order league
in order that Sunday may he observed.
The following resolutions were carried
In brief words, but with overfiowing
hearts. we desire to extend our sympathy TO
the afflicted representatives Of the press and
to the bereayed friends of those who lost
their lives in the Tribune fire. To the God of
all grace, who has infinite resources OF
strength and comfort. who giveth beauty for
ashes and the bit of joy for mourning, we do
most sincerely and prayfully commend
them.
We, moreover, call the attention Of ouI
municipal authorizes to the plain admoni-
ton of this calamity as to the need of addi-
tional precautions against loss of life by fire.
especially in our many-storied tenemenLs
and business establishments and we invite
the thoughtful attention of the fact that life.
being uncertain. it is wise and manly to be
always mindful of death and prepared for it.
D. J. BURRELL. o. q. FEFAET.
GEO r MERRILL. II. c. MABIE.
NJ. FALk GJERTsoE. G. L. MORRILL,.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-03
ADAMsoN SENTENCED.
He Will Go to Saltwater Unless
the Supreme Court Intervenes.

nc viii 20 10 cttilWater Unless
the Supreme Court Intervenes.
w. II. Adamson's only hope OF eseap-
ing the penitentiary now lies with the
supreme court, and unless this seat OF
justice see fit to reverse Judge Hooker's
decision.
The argument for q new trial OF
the ease of AdamSon, convicted at the
last term of court for forgery in the
second degree, was the only case on
trial at the district court yesterday.
nd his attorneys, Merriek q Merriek.
tried hard to eeByinee the court that
they were entitled to new trial. but TO
no purpose. Armed with the usual pile
OF atfidayits, they were, in the
mind of Judge Hooker, Insufficient to
secure the desired new trial. In the
motion for a new trial it was alleged
that AdamSon was convicted on INSULT
Gent evidence; that the indictment on
which he was brought to trial was
faulty; that the jurors, or some of them.
particularly Thomas Wing, We're preju-
diced against him, and had expressed
opinions prejudicial to his case before
the matter came to triad and that County
Attorney Jamison was guilty of mis-
conduct in attacking tho private charac-
ter of Adamson.
Adamson, in his affidavit. alleges that
A. }. Finnegan and one other juror had
been heard to say that it was apity they
could hot send Norris over the road with
AdamsoD. He AYERS that Thomas Wing,
when sworn in as a juror, declared that
ne never knew AdamSOn, VIII reas the
latter asserts that Adams0n had been
trying to deal with him for weeks prior
to the trial, and but that he (Adamson}
would have nothing to do with " ing.
Tommy NeWlOm'S affidavit affirmS that
he had heard certain jurors assert that
Norris evidence ''cut no figure" and
that they were going to send Adamsen
to prison on general principles. as 1t
were. Thomas Wing is SAID to have re-
marked, as detailed in the affidavit of
&. Ii. Hall, while the trial was in pro-
gress, that AdamseH's chances for es-
cape were very slim. The money loan
er's attorneys dilated upon these af-
hdayles. but all to no purpose. Adam
son was sentenced to Imprisonment in
the Saltwater penitentiary for one year
and three months. He was placed under
bonds of $1,000 pending an approval of
the supreme court. }. K. Frear, Charles
DOwager, John McDermott, o. L. Mel
son and John Sweeney, qualified and
were accepted as bondSmen.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-03
PERSONAL MEN

Y. E. Brownlee returned yesterday from
Detroit where he was called by the sudden
death of his father. Mr. Browniee will al
once take up his old duties as managing
editor OF the Journal.
John C. Bahanon and wife, and daughter
Sadie and son MattiSon, Robert ii. Hasty,
Misses Nancy and Katie Gailispie. OF Shin
gle Greek, started last night for Los Angeles,
Cal, where they will spend the winter. They
will visit various portions of California, and
return by way of Yellowstone park in the
spring.
AT THE HOTELS.
j. o. Gray and wi fe, of Fargo, are stJames
guests.
Charles C. Rice, of Okla, Mon,., is West
hotel guest.
j. A. Morton and wife, OF Brainerd, are al
the Windsor.
JB. Wilcox and wife, Of Lacrosse, are
guests at the Brunswick.
James E. Douglas, Anoka; Mrs. Wander
wort Duluth, are guests at the Hotel Bruins
wick
n. P. Clarke. of St. Cloud; Malcolm Smith,
Cedar Rapids, TO-. 5. E. Wallets, Milwaukee.
are West hotel guests
G. F. Miller, Aberdeen, S. D.; L. G. Bas-
ford, Austin, and Miss Beach Morton are
guests at the st. James.
f. E. Swift. Gladstone Mich, accompanied
by q. Z. North and j. P. Warren. of the same
place. are guests at the st. James.
g. 81 Stratton, Braiuerd; E. r. Perkins,
Excelsior; H. n. Robinson, Msnkate: W. G.
Odeli, Chaska; H. Doney Faribault, ara
guests at the Windsor house.
f. W. Burnham, Fergus Falls; D. W. Mar
alta, A. B. Folsom, Fargo; Ike HaZlett, Fern-
dale; j. d. Whltelaw. River Fails: j. P. Leaf,
Maple Ridge, and Charles o. Mitchell, Ma
della, are guests at the Nichellet house.
L. L. storms, Anoka; L. r. Wells, Buffalo.
Mimi. j. V. o Brien, Highmere. OAK; c. ".
KING, Fair Haven: William Bureh, Anoka:
". A. Hubbard, Kenwoed Falls; ". Fl.
Hooper, MuseatIne, To-; j. W. Castley, Fari-
bault are Windsor guests.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-03
AMUSEM EATS.

Frank Daniels, the Old Sport OF Rag
Baby memory, and his company
opened three nights engagement at
the Grand opera house last evening. A
good-Sized audience was in attendance.
The play is a novel one, and the an
nouncement that all recognized rules of
dramatic construction have been Yio-
lated in putting it Together is justified.
Daniels was delicieusly droli as Pack
ingham Gil.edge, the niatter-of-fact
broker. who first occupies his Own bedJ
and afterwards that of his son Billy, and
his support is a brilliant one. the
musical speeialties being adj clever.
while the dialogue is witty and the sit
uations extremely funny. Mr.. Daniels
generously gave his share of the receipts
of the house to the families OF the vic
tins of the Tribune building fire. This
afternoon Liberati's band will give a
eencert at the Grand opera house. Lib
eran will play three solos and an attract
I've programme has been arranged, in
Guiding the appearance of Mime. Sofia
Ramani, the wPll-known vocalist, who
has many admirers in Minneapolis.
The receipts will be given to the fami-
lies of the victims of the fire.
Mrs. George T. Knights Comedy CON-
parry opened weeks stand last night
at the Minneapolis Harris to a fair audi
ence. Beauty Bess," Hoop La
Queen" and ''My Lord in Livery"
three short one-aet, but hlgh-elaSsed
comedies were the attractions. The
company consists of eight persons, all Of
whom give entire satisfaction in their
parts. and the contrast of the plays
furnish room for gre at versatility in dra
matte art. Mrs. Knight appeared as
Constance Neyins in '"Hoop-La-Q Queen, -
and Sybil in ''My Lord in Livery" and
her refined, artistic acting wen her the
admiration of the audience. All mem
bers of the company deserve especial
mention, and their entertainment is as
novel as it is delightful. Edward War
ren. Charles w. King. Ted PEPPER, Mary
Leeee and Jenny Eddy are tine other
members of the company, which is one
of the best on the road.
1.-The Waits of New York" opened to
full house at the Bijou last night.
Miss Katie Emmett as Willie Rufus, a
bootblack. is one of the few wemen who
can wear male attire beeesning1y. She
is also an actress that will win applause
wherever she has lines to speak George
W. Thompson, as German emigraut,
is conscientious actor. who re-
fuses to overdo character sketch
even to win the appreciation of
an audience. Younger members of the
profession should emulate his example.
Charles Patterson as Wall street
banker is not only an actor of promise,
but an actor of the present, besides pos
sessing a face and figure that the stage
requires. L. j. Langdon as the French
refugee did the Characterization part
so we'll as to arouse the indignation of
the audience. Misses Maud E. Peters,
Lottie Williams and Nellie Maskell de-
serve mention-in fact. the whole COM
pany are up to the stage standard. The
drama itself is good one and well
worth seeing. Same bill all week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-03
Guttenberes Offering.

New YORK. Dec. 2.-Following are
weights and entries fer Fridays races
at Gutenberg:
First race, i've furiOngs-Faust IFS; Bob
c, rs; Extra. rs; MaTgery Daw, ll5; MeT-
lin. 115; Hearst. 1l3: Benedict, 113; Led
dingt0R. I"; PeacAbiow, 10; Troja- he;
Little Fred, 10; jim Gates ITO; Border
Minstrel 10; Remember geldiHg. 10; Mar
tin B, 10; Lille D, lIe; Topeka, 10; Gilt
Ter. 10
Second race. thTee-fourths Of a mile-Fred-
erick l., go; stanley Sharp, Il5; Bella, 1l5;
Neptunus. 115; Stephanie. lI5i Dr.. Jekyl,
10: TUnis, li5; MelwOod, 10; Repudia-
ton, 123; Lord BeacOusheId, 1.3; Burnside,
I13: WyuwCOd, los; Big Brown jug. 1O5 /;
Doodle. us; Carlow, 121.
Third race, seven furl0ngs- Hayward, lis !;
Autumn Leaf rs; Electricity, Tvs; Issa-
Pat Donovan. 113: Blue Rock, 113; Sam
Morse. 90; Rapine, los
Fourth race. mile and sixteeuth-Ralp h
Black, 50; IssadueDa FLY, g.; G. ". Cook,
102; GlenmOurd, 1903; LarchmonL IO3;
Clay Stockton, 81; 0arSman. los; Belwood.
IO5; Pericles, 10: Dunboyue. 10Y: Brad
ford, los; Speed sell. 10; Drumstick, l12:
JuggIer, II2; King Crab, rs; Now or Never,
rs
Fifth race, five furl0ngs-Lexingfon, 90;
SpendOrf. 90: Wanda West FLY, 81: Gypsy
lily, %: HillertOn- %: Australia 95: Bias,
50; Shakespeare. 50; Civil Service, lis.
SIKH race. ree-quaTters-R & Fox. 1I5 4;
Hatto, 1o2; Faulter, ! .; Bradburn. 1872
loo; Velvet, LOG; Lizzie Scott lt6: Festus.
106; Duff. Iu6: Purse. II6: Capstone. l16;
Chee1er, Ii6: Mia, I9S: Slasher, los; Es-
terbOke, los; Landseer. IaaS; Top SAWYER,
1H5; SUIeor, III; James c. Ill; Joe HeiLe-
man. I05; Goldfish, ltl5; Eltrinidad, 1O+
Ben B, 100; Little Mickey, 309; Banker.
1IG; Gienlueo, 10; Poutico. III.
FavOrites in the pools; First race, Hearst
and Jim Gates: second race, Carlow and
Stephanie; third race, Bfue Rock and Elec-
triCity; fourth race. Oarseman and Juggler;
fifth race, Gypsy FLY and Boaz; SIKH race,
Enirnr anp PorIricQ.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-03
WILL BE TRIED SEPARATELY
Beginning of the Examination OF
the Alleged Robbers OF the
Hurley Bank.

ASHLAND, Wis, Dec. 2.-The exam
ination of the alleged Hurley bank rob-
beers was begun this morning before
Judge Calkins. The cases are to be
tried separately. L. W. Baker. of Nor
wood. was arraigned first and his hear
ing began. District Attorney R0sSman,
assisted by Attorney Thomas, of Mil
waHkee, conducted the prosecution. j..
W. Meiklei0hn, of New London. and Nj.
+. Lennon, of Hurley, appearing for
the defendant. Detectives Byrne and
Walkenstin are in attendance, and keep
a close watch of the prisoners. Assist
ant Teller SweitZer, of the National EX-
change bank. Milwaukee; Cashier Strtt.
of the First National bank, Of this city,
and Teller Lindsay, Of the Ashland a
tional bank, all testified. describing the
packages of money which were stolen.
this being important in connection with
the fact that some of the stolen cash
was found in the possession OF Baker.
Agent Brown, of the American Express
company, in Ashland. testified TO ship
ping S41,700 to Hurley. and the
agent of the company there swore
to having delivered it to Cash
Ter Reynolds, of the Iron Exchange
bank, and seeing it locked in the vault.
That gentleman testified similarly, add
ing thatthe Dieb0ld vault door had been
purchased at Chicago. where il was on
exhibition at the exposition. This threw
some light on the ease, showing how the
combination could have been secured.
Reynolds was still on the stand when
court adiouFed,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-03
STANDING ROOM ONLY. .
Murderer Reyoir Is Playing the
INSANITY Dodge.

HUDSON, Wis, Dec. 2.-Standing
room has been at a premium during the
continuance of the Mcdonald murder
trial. The case. which commenced a
week ago, has been closely contested at
every point. Messrs. Erwin, Bashford
and WetheI by having made the most
of the possibilities of RevOlr's in
sanity at the time of the shooting.
The state, represented by five attorneys,
has vigorously opposed the claim, and
over LOO witnesses, including pumber
Of medical experts, have been sub
poenaed. The defense closed their tes-
timOny on the issue of insanity Satur-
day, and the state is now engaged in
trying to break down the evidence
offered. 1t has been shown that hered-
itary insanity existed in the family for
q number Of years. BY a number of
witnesses they also attempted to prove
that when Reyoir heard from his wife
the story of MeDonald's assault he be-
came craZed, and, after seeking the
officers of the law, who refused to act in
the case, he took matters into his own
hands. The testimony on this point show
ing evidence of insanity was not very
strong, although a number of witnesses
testified to his condition at that time.
The rulings of Judge Bundy have
been favorable to the defense, thus far,
among other things, by eliminating
from the case everything pertaining to
the charge of rape, aside from the effect
produced Oh Reyoii'S mind at the time
OF the shooting. The state offered to
prove the falsity of the charge, and that
a conspiracy existed for the killing of
James Mcdonald. The evidence
offered was ruled out under de-
PENDANTS objection. The first
branch of the case will be
finished by Tuesday or We'd
nesday, and the issue Of insanity will be
decided before the main issue will be
tried. Ii the jury find ReVoir insane at
the time of the shooting, the case will be
tried on its merits in order to determine
the degree of the crime, aud in that
event it will probably last for another
week.
The revolver and bullet with which
Reyoir murdered Mcdonald, and the
latter's dying statement, were put in
evidence by the state. Expert teSti-
meny on insanity is yet to be introduced.
Reyoir for the first time acts nervous
and dOWncaSt.