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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
THE FIRST PUBLIC BANK.
To Lovely Venice Must Be Given the Credi
OF It's Establishment

To Lovely Venice Must BE Given the Credit
OF It's Embellishments
To Venice, the Queen OF the Adri-
attic" belongs the honor of having es-
tablished the first public bank of
which any record can be found, such
an Institution being unknown to the
ancients-
In I'LL the Republic OF Venice was
very hard pressed for funds to carry
on the wars in which it was cOntin-
ually engaged in order to uphold its
supremacy. AS a consequence a tax
was levied on its moneyed men, who
were promised a perpetual annuity of
4 per cent on the loan thus contrib
uted, the borrowers never dreaming
Of the possibility Of returning the
principal
The lenders Immediately instituted
a bureau for carrying out the proposed
plan of receiving and paying out the
interest, and in a comparatively short
time it was erected into the Bank OF
Venice. The exact date OF its found
ing is not known with any degree OF
certainty.
Interest on the loan was promptly
paid, and the creditors OF the Repub-
lie were subsequently paid in full the
sums they had advanced. COnse-
Quently, so popular did it become,
that it was found absolutely necessary
TO transform the private bank into
one OF deposit, that all classes might
take advantage OF the accOmmOda-
tion thus afforded.
In 1928 the interest paid by the
government alone amounted to up
wards of 81, 900, 900 a year, and the
shares and credits OF the bank were
so well supported that at all times its
bills were quoted and held at a pre-
MUM above the current money OF the
Republic.
After many years Of prosperity, the
bank was given its death-blOw by the
French invasion of 1897. The free
dom of the city and the independence
OF the Republic vanished like dream
before the invaders, and as natural
consequence the bank, having thus
lost its credit and support, also disap-
peared in the general wreck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

What would you think If some one that
you knew to be responsible would give you
a well-stocked general store for one year 6
work? You would, no ooubt, consider It
big pay. and jump at the chance. Well such
things have been done and are being done
right along. Messrs. b. +. johnson az Co.,
Richmond, Va, number among their en-
ployees many men who earn the value OF q
first-class store every year. w. +. Davis
worked for them awhile, then opened snug
general store at Alexis Wharf, Matthews
CO., Va, and wrote this firm as follows: 81
can only say give your business credit 70.
what l am. If were to meet with any bad
luck or lose what have made, am proud
to say that could go TO you for employment
and soon make another store" They can
show lOa how to double and treble your in
come. Write them at once for information
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Much grain is premstureiy reaped by the
seythe OF disease that might have rIpened q
q golden maturity IL minor bodily troubles
had been attended 10 in time1 Nothing i
truer than this-bodily ailments not only
grow apaces but beget one another. Thus
biliousness. constipation. dyspepsia follow
gether, the one Perpetuating the other, and
begett1ng numerous progeny of later all
mentS more or less severe US their cause Il
more or less disregarded and neglected. In.
cipient rheumatism, malaria and slight
inactivity of the kidneys, OF what dire dis
aster they are the cause when no or butsl1gh
attention is paid to their early warnings
Check these minor" ailments with Hos
inexorable reaper. who exacts the forfeitur.
Of life as the penalty for disregarding the
means OF preserving 1t.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

GEORGIA has a unique railroad
train, which is described by the At
lanta Constitution. 1t runs from
Chamblee up on the Air Line Road
out to Roswell, a distance of only
about fifteen miles, but the little
train is famous. 1t consists of one
car, which is divided into three COM
partments, an engine without any Of
the modern improvements, without
even a tender, the wood being piled
up in the cab As soon as everybody
gets on the train starts. There is no
preliminary bell ringing or warning
from the engine, but you are of,
humping and rolling around at the
rate OF about nine miles an hour be-
fore you know it. At different places
along the line, at road crossing, in
the middle of cotton patch, or corn
field, or anywhere a passenger presents
himself, the little train win stop.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
You can't 5eLieU

You can't believe
some dealers always. They want to
sell the medicine that pays them the
largest profit. What you want to
buy is the one that does you the
most good.
Which one is it?
Sometimes, it may be a matter
of doubt But, in the case of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
there's no room for doubt. It's a
matter that can be proved.
With the facts before you, it's
an insult to your intelligence to
have something else offered as
just as good"
And here's the proof Among
all the medicines that claim to cure
woman's peculiar weaknesses, irreg-
ularities, and diseases, the " Favor
tie Prescription " is the only one
that's guaranteed.
If it doesn't do all that's claimed
for it, if it doesn't give satisfaction
in. every case, you'll have your
money back.
There's strength and vigor for
every tired and feeble woman,
health and a new life for every
delicate and ailing woman and if
there's no help, there's no pay.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
nnmeatin H.alth Htnt.

Mr.. Oldchappe: Ho, hoi And so you are
married and are keeping house and have no
girl. Well, I sympathize with you.
Mr.. Youngchappe: don't need 81 mpathy.
Tell that to the bachelors. I'm married
man. Your dear little wiley Es just out of
boarding school, isn't she?''
'.Yes."
'sHa ha! thought SO. And you are al
ready suffering the agonies of dyspepsia,
aren't you?
"Never was better in my life."
''Eh? WHAT'S that? And with a young
wife doing the cooking?''
''She doesn't. She makss me doit?r-New
York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

that he had but few more hours-per-
kaps only = few more minutes-of life,
he desired that Miss Mention might be
summoned 70 his bedside
. AS she approached tears fell from his
eyes and in q broken voice he said: HMy
poor child, can you forgive the murderer
OF your father? Can you clasp the hand
that slew him in the pride and viRot OF
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

There is a 3-inch display advertisement
= this paper this week winch has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from the DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a Crescent on everything
they make and publish. Look for 1t, send
them the name of the word, and they will re-
turn you Book, BEAUTIFUL LITHOGRAPHs or
SAMPLES FREE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

'Mr. Upholsterer. would like to buy
nice reception chair, something new" ''We
have just the thing, madam. Here it is.
Made especially for our trade. Take seat
on it." fDear mel Why. this chair is awful.
/ couldn't sit on it five minutes. I never sat
on such an uncomfortable thing in my hfel'
Exactly, madam. That is just tine idea.
You see, it Is made for callers"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Is a book worth its weight in gold. It is
written by one of the best known and most
successful hygienic physicians of New York
who has for tWenty-tiv years been student
of the laws of health and disease. This book
is included with every box of Garfield Tea,
which cures constipation and sick headache,
restores the complexion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Johnny: Pa, what does the paper mean
when it says Mr.. Littlesoul has taken Miss
Brown as the partner of his joys and sor-
rows2 Pa: It means, my son, that they are
to enter life upon the hare-and-share-alik
principle. He will take all the joys and lei
her have all the sorrows.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Briggs: Did you hear about Miss Gros.
graing She has married dry goods clerk
They met; he wood and won her and SO they
were married. Griggs: Why, when did all thiI
happen? Briggs While she was waiting
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

have used Salvation OH for chilblains in
my family, and few applications procured
not only entire relief. but permanent cure.
J. Townshend, 102 S. Charles ST., Balti-
more, Nd.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Unmistakable Symptoms.-First Passen-
ger: Who is that man three seats forward
who coughs so much? Second Passenger;
Judging by the way be clings to his grip, he
Is a traveller for a wholesale diamond house.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Jimmy: Pa, 1 wish could be a pirate
and sail the Spanish main and scutIle ships.
Mr.. Scrimp: We'll. you just take tins scuttle
and sail down stairs and pirate some coal
from Smiths bin.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

When Baby was sick. We gave her csstorla,
when she was a Child, she cried for castOria.
When she became bliss, she. chung to castoria,
when she had Children. she gave them castOriA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

HALLS CATARRH CURE Is liquid and is
taken internally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. Write Tor
testimonials, free. Manufactured BY
T. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

FITS-Epiepsy permanently cured by new system
of treatment. TWO TRIAL BOTTLES FREE. Send for
Treatise Epileptic Remedy Co.. As Broad stSsw York
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

''What do you consider the height of rude
ness, Mawson? ''Well, I should consider il
the height of rudeness, even in a deaf man
to say 'hay? to grass widow.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Bunker: Bloomer is looking pretty we'll
lately. Has he had any luckl Hill: Why,
haven't you heard? He married a Harlem
widow, and her former husbands clothes
lust fit him
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Snithson: Why has billiard withdrawn
his suit against his wife for divorce? Farrar:
l think his lawyer told him he couldn't get
alimony.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

A Fore Throat or Cough. if allowed to pro-
gress, often results in an incurable throat or
lung trouble. 'sBroi0R's Bronchial Iroches''
give instant relief.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Dr. Foote's new pamphlet on VarIcocele tells
all about it. and what all men ought to know.
Sent (sealedl for 10 cents. Box 7S6, New York.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

FITS.-AII Fits stopped free by DR.. KLINE's GREAT
Nerve ReseOrer. No Fit after nfssday' use. Mar
veIons Treatise and - 90 trial bottle free 70
Fit cases. Send 70 DIR. Klne.51 Arch St. Phila- Pa
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

He who feels for the poor should max,
the poor feel the felt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

s'This geyser," said the guide in the yell
lowstone region, sis called the political gey-
SER" 'tAh," replied the tourist, ''and whys
Because it throws mud"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

''You want a pension for damage to your
eyesight, do you?n ''Yes, SIR; I strained my
eyes trying to see battle from safe dis
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Would See It Of.-Citizen: Charity be-
gins at home, sir. Tramp; Then eff yell
tell me what time it starts I'll try ter be on
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Beauty: This is a nice, simple little bon
is more than simple. my dear. 1t is idiotic.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

If you wish to listen to an interesting ag-
ricultural address. engage a man to deliver
it who never even planted his foot on a farm.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Tailor: How wide collar shall put on
your oyercoat, sir? Customer: Make it so
wide that when pass you I can turn it up
so you won't recognize me.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

The last rows of summer can now be seen
on the cool lakes and rivers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
PATTI and Annie.

Winks: I wonder if it's true that Patti
has learned the words and music of "AnEie
Rooney?'
links: Might be. She hates encores, and
may intend to use that song as elub.-New
York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

W. G. Chanee, OswegO, n. Y, has best
and largest Shorthand School on Earth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

A Cincinnati editor CLAIMS to have seen a
petriied girl. Somebody probably told her
there was no more pie.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

It is natural for kitten to act de
mewer-ly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Photographers are never progressive. They
always Impress you with the idea that you
must not move.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

The horn of the hunter will soon displace
the draught of the fisherman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

IT Is well that Thanksgiving, the day
OF happiness and good cheer. comes be-
foFe the time when the small boy goes
around opening doors and asking, Say.
mislsF9 GiHms 3 fHleaesF9a-JtoReil
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Mrs. Winsl0w's Soothing Syrup for Chill
dren teething softens the gums reduces int1am-
nation, allays pain, WIND collie. 25c bottle
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

A novelty in the way of legislation is an
nOunced from South Australia. 'sBcys I'M
der eighteen years of age dare not smoke!''
to take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, asthe leg
islators regard it the only safe remedy for
coughs and colds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Every baby bear passes through period
of incubation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

The more cuffs you give laundryman,
the better he likes it.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
Find the word9

De Canter: Is there any way to tell the
age of horse? De Trotter; Yes. Ask the
dealer and multiply by two.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

The crack shots of the country do not lead
an aimless life.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Advice is valuable chiefly when it makes
a man mad enough to follow his own ideas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Willie: Pa, what is a rhinestone? Father;
glass instrument used to skin suckers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
..YouR OWN PHYsICIAN.

Sin hook"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
He Struck 1t Rich

Ethel: How did George like your swans
down boa? Maude; He was tickled with II
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

There are people VINO never give away any
milk until after they skim it, and then they
want credit for the cream.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

DoBKIAs-You call 8 dollar bill q
WiIhalul, That's foreign. Watkins
Yes Ihs bin Is ssFeisa te ne
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

The big corn crop ought to make the chi.
ropodist happy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

Gambling goes on an ocean steamer. TIT
policeman Is not on the beat of the sea
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
As the Harvest OF Death

1t is tine duty of the revenue cutters to look
out for the revenue clippers
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

nnHaIEH MORPHINE DISEASE. auARAxTEEp cuRa
HUI Nh without pain. TRIAL TREATMENT FREE
vi LUlEtH II. L. kHAagR- SECRETARY, BOX g.
= -tNDlAsA MINER1L 5Pitfs GS. lad
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

HENRY w. RoBY, NJ. D.,
Consulting & Operating Surgeon,
Topeka, Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26

pI dsgs A!ssr REhEE 10 s Surge in Is
! lilly saIve, no ppOEitOrY. Remedy Mailed
FREE Address J. H REV KS. Box $50 N Y City.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-11-26
AGENTS WANTED on SALARY

HULU . INN ID UN UFiLHtIt
or commission, to handle the New Patent Chem
icaI Ink EIasing Pencil Agents making S5u per
week Monroe Eraser Mfg Co.. Lacrosse Wis.
Box $751;
The morning call., 1891-08-02
RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA.

month hence practical free trade will
be established between the United States
and Cuba and Porto Rico under the proc
lamation of the President bearing date on
Friday. This country Will admit to its mar
kets free of duty the sugar, molasses, coffee
and hides produced in the Spanish colonies,
leaving the present duty on tobacco and
cigars, which is retained for the value of
the revenue it yields. On the other hand the
Spanish colonies viii admit free OF duty
American meats, salt and canned Gerked
beef eXcepted), lard and talow, fish, oats,
barley. rye, starch, cotton-seed oil, hay.
fruits Except raisins), vegetables, wood,
coal, petroleum, wagons and sewing ma
chimes. A year from now the following ar
tieles will be added to the list of American
products which VIII be added to the list of
American products which will be admitted
free of duty into Cuba and Porto Rico Pig
iron and several manufactures of iron and
steel, raw cotton and agricultural imple-
ments and machinery. including railroad
machinery.
For the sake OF the revenue Cuba retains du-
ties on other articles imported from this coun-
try, but ON reduced scale. Thus there is a re-
duction of 80 per cent in the duties on glass,
earthenware, fine manufactures of steel. in
CluuiuB WHeelS anu cutlery, I'LL plaIe, 1ur-
niture. bread and crackers, rubber and rice,
and reduction of % per cent In the duties
on refined petroleum, manufactures of cot
ton, rope and twine, printing paper, leather,
saddlery and harness. Finally, corn is to
pay 25 cents per 100 kilogrammes, say N of
cent pound, wheat 30 cents for the same
quantity. say one-sixth of a cent pound,
and wheaton flour 81, say 30 cents per Gen.
tai.
The chief articles of export from the
United States to Cuba are -four wheat,
canned meats, lard and manufactures of
leather and cotton. Consul Roosevelt, in
report filed a few years ago at the State De-
partment, enumerated the following articles
produced in the United States which would
find ready sale in Cuba if the cost were
not raised by import duties: Agricultural
implements, machinery for sugar-making,
glass In various forms, household hardware
and cutlery, mechanics tools. cotton and
WOODEN goods, boots and shoes, soaps, rail-
road supplies and sewing machines. Most
OF these are now placed on the free list or
are admitted at reduced rates Of duty.
The new market thus opened 70 American
producers is large. Though the population
The morning call., 1891-08-02
NEWSPAPER DISHONESTY.

We referred few days ago to the efforts
which some OF our newspaper contempo-
raries were making in order to deceive the
public as TO their standing in the community
IN order to obtain patronage. We stated
that the AltG- California at the time it
died, from surfeit of subsidies amount
ing to some $4,000 per annum, had
total daily circulation of but 2195 copies.
We referred also to another paper pub
lished in San Francisco, which claimed
a circulation of 43, 055 copies daily, which did
not circulate over five or six thousand copies
daily. We will now go a little farther and
say that there are two evening newspapers
published in San Francisco, one of which
claims a circulation of 43. 055 copies daily,
and another claims to circulate upward Of
$1,000 copies daily. Both of these papers
insert their figures at the head of their
columns, making jointly a total of 76.0 55
copies which they wish to have the public
believe they print daily, when it is probable
they do not print over seven or eight thou
sand copies daily. Such, it seems, is
journalistic integrity in certain quarters
We publish these statements because both
OF these papers are continually misrepre-
senting other San Francisco papers. One Of
these journals thinks II can make a point by
urging that THE CALLS press is slow
concern, when, in fact it is the fastest press
in San Francisco. 1t will, without much
difficulty, print 25, 900 copies of single sheet
per hour, and there Is no fast press here
which can do better work. THE CALL sug-
geStS that the newspapers which are striving
for business through falSehood should turn
their attention to honest journalism. This.
however, does not much concern US, for
"a
TO have all kinds of newspapers so that
COMPARISONS can be made
The morning call., 1891-08-02
FISHING FOR SILVER.

A London dispatch says that considerable
Ingenuity is being displayed to procure sill
yer without advancing the price of the
metal. Portugal requires between 1000, 900
and 100000 ounces. and to get hold of this
amount without disturbing the market ex-
ports of silver to India were temporarily
stopped by holding the London price at a
point above the price Of the exchange.
The dispatch says: "All arrivals of silver
have been quietly picked up. and this sup
ply running out, silver must now be taken
from America" AS the Government is
purchasing the full output of American
mines after the necessities OF the arts are
provided for. a European demand for silver
will soon exhaust any surplus that may
now exist in the American market. When
that surplus is exhausted silver will rise in
commercial value. There may be fuctua-
tons resulting from the operations of spec
ulatorS, but the upward movement cannot
be long delayed. By this date next year
there is every reason to believe that the
success Of the present silver policy will be
assured. With silver rising in market value
steadily there Will be no considerable num-
Der Of people who will demand free silver
coinage immediately