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ARROW POISON.
From Nature"

Last year a French naval surgeon, NJ. Ledan.
tee. published in the Annales de PInstltat
Posteur the result Of some Investigations he
had made into the nature of the arrow
poison of the natives of the New Hebrides.
Wounds from these arrows give rise, as is well
known to tetanus, and NJ. Ledantec w s able,
by the simultaneous injection of the scraped
off poison, to kill guiuea-pigs under typical
tetanic symptoms. lie learnt from a kanaka
that they are prepared by smearing the arrow
heads (Which are male Of human bone first
with tree gum and then with mud. from a
swamp. which mud he found to contain num-
bers Of Nicolairs tetanus bacillus.
AS far as | am aware, this has been recorded
only of the natives of the New Hebrides and
some of the oeighbouring groups (the arrow
poison Of SANKEY'S dwarfs is certainly not
the same. and was therefore much interest
cd some days ago by coming accid entally upon
an old record which seems to show that the
natives of the Cape Netd coast were accus-
toned. m ore than three hundred years ago, 10
get rid Of their enemies in a similar manner.
In Hakluyt's "Voyager's Tales published in
1899 Il refer to the little reprint edited in
1889 by Henry Morley is the narrative OF one
Miles Phillips, in which occurs the following
passage Upon the 18th day Of the same
month November 1861 we cam to an an
Choir upon the coast of Africa at Cape Verd,
in twelve fathoms of water, and here our
General landed certain of our men, to the num-
Der ofI6O or thereabouts, seeking to take
some negroes. And they going up into the
country for the space of six miles. were en-
countered with a great number Of negroes,
who with their envenomed arrows did hurt a
great number of our men, so that they were
enforced to retire to the ships, III which con-
test they recovered but a few negroes and Of
these our men which were hut with their en-
venomed arrows, there die0 to the number Of
seven or eight in a Very ST. ange manner, with
their mouths shut. SO hat we were forced to
put sticks and other things into their mouths
to keep them open" In the language of mo-
dern medicine, they succumbed TO tetanus
traumaticus. The voyagers left the coast soon
after, and there is no further mention OF the
natives or of the wounded.
There is, of course, no proof that the arrows
were poisoned with mud or earth, but the
probability is considerable. The chief inter
est lies in the age of the record, which forms
in some manner q pendent to the researches of
NJ. Bossano Complies rendus, 1889, which
showed the tetanus bacillus to have a very
wide distribution in space.
It is a curious consideration that this and
the other famous arrow poison, curare, both
kill by their action on the voluntary muscles,
the action of one being dramatically opposed
to that of the other.
A. COPPEN JONES.
Davos Platz, Switzerland, January 30.
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(Fr ON the Spectator, }

The Duke of Devonshire on Wednesday made
a valuable speech to the Rural Labourers'
League which held it's third annual meeting
at the Westminster Palace Hotel. After some
well-merited compliments to the founder Of the
League, Mr.. Jes 9 Ceilings, the Duke admitted
that part OF the present competition to bene-
fit the labourer arose from a desire for his
vote, but thou ght that competition in no way
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A MAD MANS FREAK.
Berlin Feb. IA.

Berlin Feb. #.
An exciting incident occurred during
divine service in the cathedral here this morn
ing, the Emperor, Prince Henry and the
Gran Duke Of Baden being present. When
the sermon began a man near the altar sud
denly jumped up, and shouted "The millen-
mum ia coming!'
lie again attempted to interrupt, but was
seized and conducted to the police bureau.
where he was found to be ali insane clergy
man.
The incident gave rise to exaggerated
lumours Of q Socialist demonstration.
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unnatural. What he desired to point out was
the difference in the terms proposed, the
Gladstonians Offering principally Parish Coun-
ellis which could not possibly satisfy the ex-
aggerated hopes which they were raising in
such an immoral way. They were, moreover
fostering, as the Rural Conference showed, the
dislike of the labourer to the squire and the
parson, and ignoring the tenant-farmer, except
as a man who made improvement difficult.
The Unionist thought that was folly, as the
tenant, farmer could not be disestablished, and
besides promoting the extension of allotments
and small holdings, believed that the comfort
Of ldbourers depended greatly on better wages
which, again, depended on the condition of
tenant-fiarmers The Duke therefore, while
entirely approving the objects of the League,
which are. substantially, to increase allotments
aud small holdings, begged its members not
to neglect the old Liberal methods, the reno
val of all restrictions on the sale of land,
and the substitution of good landlords for
bad, which means, as a rule, the introduction
of landlords with means to foster good tenants.
TIL caution is wise one. The necessity of
extending mall holdings is now practically
conceded but in the South of England an
increase of wages is even more required, and
it can come only from improvement in the
intelligence, the capital, and the security Of
the tenant farmers.
, 1892-03-19

AS very alarming reports We're again cur
rent to day rs to the condition of NJ. Ferdi-
nand de Lesseps, l called at his house in the
Avenue Montaigne to ascertain what founda-
ton there could be for all thesa sinister ru-
mouts. NJ. de Lesseps as ] am assured, is not
only in the enjoyment Of his wonted health,
viii ch iS excellent for q man of his great age.
but has not been kept at home for single day
by the slightest indiHposition, or even as q
measure Of prudence, which considering the
weather with which we have been afflicted
would have been a very natural proceeding
on his part. The "Grand Francois" as he has
been called, goes ont daily and is wonderful
ly hale, and hearty-in short, all the reports
to whieh ! have referred are denounced in the
Avenue M)nttigno as simple fabrications
which have not the least foundation in fact.
NJ. de Lesseps is now III his eighty-seventh
year.
Edgar" or aka" the new chimpanzee
from the coast of Guinea, now in the AntbTo-
biological Department of the Botanical Gar
dens, is not expected to Withstand his climate
long. The animal, which is under the care
of NJ. Milne-Edwards, is a fine specimen of
its kind. 1t is about four feet and q half
high, five years old, and shows as much sega
sity as the celebrated "Jocko' imported of old
by Button. Edgar" relishes the soup, beef
steaks, vegetables, and hot wine with which
a careful admin i~stration supplies the African
stranger in order to extend its life as long as
possible in the interest Of science. Notwith-
standing this good nourishment and snug,
we'll warmed quarters, the chimpanzee has
frequent shivering fits At night the animal
rolls itself up in Its blankets and carefully
covers its head, SO as not to be Inconvenience
by the Feast breath of cold air. The new.
conner spends a great deal of its time moping
in a melancholy manner, as if languishing
for its native wilds, but occasionally wakes
up, gets into a terrible temper, aud smsshes
all breakable objects within reach Of IT'S
paws.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
Post Dedication.

During the past winter Topeka post
has held some very interesting camp
fires and entertainments, but the crown
ing effort of the post waB the dedicatory
exercises. The commodious and ele-
gantly furnished hall was filed with
members of the Grand Army and their
families and friends.
The opening address of welcome was
delivered by Colonel George w. Veale
and was very happy effort. Captain
Joseph G. Waters delivered an address
on "Then and Now 1t was to be ex-
pected that he would stir up the boys
in contrasting the old army days with
the present time, but the captain really
surpassed all previous campfire efforts
on this occasion. Captain Lewis Han
back took "Reveille to Taps" as the
subject of his address, and awakened
the memories of his hearers as he alone
can.
The balance of the programme was
devoted to recitation, music and song.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
Gladstone Attacked.

CHEsrEB, ENGLAND, June 28.-Sincs the
assault on Gladstone, it has been aseertained
that the guilty person is q woman and that
the missile which she employed was large
piece of hard gingerbread. The ginger
bread was thrown with considerable force
and struck Gladstone on the lose. Just be
meath the left eye, and then glanced upward,
grazing the aged statesman's eye and caus-
ing HIM much pain. Gladstone endured great
discomfort throughout the drive to the place
where the meeting was held. AS the pain in
creased he began to fear his eye was serious
ly injured and decided to seek medical as
sistance as soon as possible. When Glad
stone srrlved at the headquarters of the lib
eral club two doctors were Immediately sum
moned. They made a careful examination
and found the injured eye considerably in
namedi and the SKIN on his nose graZed.
They applied some alternating remedies and
succeeded IN moderatlng the pain which the
patient was suffering. After copiOusly bath
ing the eye with the wash prescribed by the
doctors Gladstone felt somewhat relieved and
decided to address the meeting.
In spite of the disturbing incident which
marked his visit to Chester, Gladstone made
spirited speech, which was applauded
throughout and at its close the speaker re-
ceiTed an ovation.
Mr.. Gladstone complained of the difficulty
which he experienced IN reading certain
quotations during his speech, and when he
had finished speaking he found the injured
eye had become painful and was becoming
irritated by the use it had been put t.. Mr..
Gladstone again sought the assistance of the
doctors and they made another examination.
Apparently the injury which had been in
hicted was considered serious enough to
warrant the sufferer in taking the greatest
precaution 10 prevent any serious cOnse-
1uences, as Gladstone at once repaired to the
Office of an occulist and placed himself in his
hands for treatment
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
KANSAS cHAurAuouA.

DR.. J. F. Berry, of Chicago, lectured
at Oakland park, to the Epworth league
on the subject "What are we fort" DIR.
Berry was somewhat weary with travel
ing and otherwise indisposed, but spoke
without apparent effort, and was lis
tened to with close attention. He is at
the head of the Epworth league of the
United States and his whole heart is in
the work.
At the close of DIR. Berry's lecture
the members of the Epworth league
held a meeting in the auditorium. Mr..
F. d. Fuller stated the object of tho
meeting to be to take steps to express
themselves as regards the coming of
Bishop Vincent to Topeka, it having
been understood that the bishop has
some hesitancy in coming here.
On motion, f. D. Fuller was elected
president and Mr.. Holcomb secretary.
A committee of three was appointed to
draft suitable resolutions expressing
the pleasure of having him in our midst,
and extendingsto him hearty welcome.
The committee is Messrs. Fuller, Bair
and Markham. A committee of three,
consisting of Messrs. Elliot and Brumitt
and Miss TroutmEan, was also appointed
to draft resolutions expressing regret at
the departure of Bishop Ninde from
Topeka.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
GATHERING CLANS.
A Noisy But Good Natured
Contest.
Special Trains Bring Friends OF
Candidates Until the City Is
Crowded. and Everybody Makes
a Noise-Harmonyt the Watchword.

Representative hall in the Kansas state
house was finely decorated for the occasion
Of the republican state convention.
The first thing that attracts the eyes of the
delegates as they enter the main entrance is
q heroic picture of President Harrison over
The speakers stand and covering the clock.
1t is draped with flags and bunting and two
handsome silk flags hang in graceful folds
on either side. The chandeliers on the
speakers stand are almost hid from view by
flags and bunting, while red, white and blue
electric light globes add their beauty to the
decorations
Suspended in mid air in front of the ladies'
gallery, in letters three feet high, is the word
American made of tin pie plates. and
over the main entrance IS a pyramid of tin
cans draped with flags From the center
chandelier is suspended large globe. and
from this to the four chandeliers in the corn
ers of the hall fancy bunting Is suspended.
The arrival in Topeka of the Wyandotte
delegation was the first arrival of big crowd.
They hoisted their star spangled umbrellas
above their 'Graudfather's" hats Each
boomer wears q red badge with the words,
"A. X. Ford for Secretary of St1te."
They formed at the depot and marched
up town, headed by a juvenile band and sew
eral mascots.
A delegation from Wichita, six hundred
strong, arrived later on the Santa Fe train
from the west. 1t was headed by a band of
twenty-five pieces, and each member was for
Murdoch and had red, white and blue UNI
brella.
A car load of Senator Wright's friends
came down from Junction City, and arrivals
IN bodies and squads, of Smiths friends,
were OF frequent occurrence. Other candi-
dates had crowds of supporters, all seeming
ly Well-OrganlZed and drilled.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
Bisnarok In bavaria.

MUNICH, BAVARIA, June, 2s.-Bismarek's
triumphal progress reached its climax
at the reception given in his honor at
Rathhus in Munich. The prince regent of
Bavaria and all the royal family left Munich
in order to avoid giving the prince recep-
ton, but before going the regent directed the
organizers of the fetes in the princes honor
to spare nothing to make them successful
At the banquet given at the Rathhaus all the
guests bnmmed over with enthusiasm Bis
marck expressed his thanks for the reception
gwen him He hoped peace would continue
to be assured the empire by the existing alli-
ances, a matter which was of special impor-
tance in connection with the security OF the
BaYarian frontier. Every imperial govern
ment, he said, was IN duty bound TO promote
an imperial policy IN harmony with national
tradition. Some of the illusions in his speech
plainly indicated Bismarck's desire to con-
vey the impression that the policy of the En-
peror William and Chancellor Won CapriVl
was a failure, and menaced the future OF
Bavaria, as It did that of other parts OF the
empire. It is believed that the regent OF Ba-
varia will meet Bismarck privately At MS
singer, where the ex-chanceilor Is now gong
The regent is thoroughly en- rapport with
Prince Bismarck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
Who S+evensnn Ia.

General Stevenson, of Bloomington, Ill.
the democratic candidate for vice president
of the United States, was born in Christian
county, Kentucky. October o, 1885, was edu-
Gated IN the common schools of kentucky
and at Center college, Danviile, Kentucky.
He removed with his parents to Bloomington
Illinois. in 1852, and began studying law IN
1857, being admitted to the bar in 1883 be
located at Metamora, WoOdford county, Hi
nOis, and Immediately began the practice OF
law, remaining in that city for ten years he
was appointed to the ONCE of master IN
ehancery by the circuit Judge and, after hold
ing that position for four years, was elected
district attorney, an Office which he held for
four years. At the expiration of his term OF
district attorney he returned TO Bloomington,
Ill., and formed a law partnership with james
z Ewing IN January, 1868, which partner
ship still exists. In 1864 Stevenson canvassed
the state of Illinois as candidate for presi-
dental elector on the democratic ticket In
1873 he was nominated by the democrats for
congress. The district was 1000 republican
majority but Stevenson defeated his oppo-
nsRt Gensral AcHulta, for xp-eioodcn b
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
Carnecie,a Men

HOMESTEAD, Pa, July 1.-The intense
feeling of the wOrkmen at the Homestead
5teCl works against Carnegie, which has
heretofore been well control ed, has at last
broken forth and there have been numerous
hostile and exciting demonstrations on their
part H {. Frick, William Broom and sew
eral others were hanged in effigy from cleo
lric poles in the mill yard. When james
Dlnkey, chief of the electrical department.
climbed the poles to cut down the effigy of
trick, the wOrkingmen turned one of the
hose, that had been prepared as defense
for the plant, upon him, and caused him to
beat hasty retreat. The figure was cut
down by Hungarian laborer upon com
mand of the yardmaster. As he carried the
figure through the yard, he was met with
boots and Jeers on every side.
William Broom, who was also hung IN eff
gy, Is chief of the steel works police.
A number of strange men, who il was
feared were here to take the places of Anal
gamated men, have been compelled to leave
town.
The closing down of the 32-inch mills was
followed by the 119-inch mill. Several other
departments will close down and the men
Will be discharged Instead of a strike it will
be a lockout The men say they are prepared
to hold out for three years if necessary to
win their fight against Carnegie.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
In RIaIne,s Place.

President Harrison sent to the senate the
nomination of John w. Foster, of Indiana,
to be secretary of state. An executive session
Immediately confirmed the nomination and
the president signed Mr.. Fosters commits
sion as secretary of state.
John w. Foster WAS born in Pike county,
Indiana, March 2, 1896, graduated at the In
diana state university in 1851 studied law at
the law school of Harvard university; was
admitted to the bar and commenced practice
at Evansville. Ind. served in the union army
throughout the war of the rebellion, rising 10
the rank Of colonel and brevet-brigadier gen
eral; at the close of the war became the edi-
tor of the Daily journal at Evansville, Indi-
ana; in 1869 was appointed postmaster at
Evansville; was chairman of the republican
state committee in 1872; in 1873 was aP-
pointed United States minister to Mexico; IN
1880 WAS transferred to St. Petersburg, as
minister to Russia; resigned in 1881 and re-
sumed the practice of law, locating at Wash
ington, District of Columbia; in February,
1888, was appointed United States minister
to Spain. He has been employed as a special
officer in the state department in connection
with the Canadian negotiation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
NEWS BREvITIES-

Missouri has just paid semi-annual interest
on its state debt. amounting to S141, 1866.
An ice factory at New Orleans fell and
killed two workmen. 1t was caused by the
explosion of a boiler.
In the east the formation of republican
and democratic women's clubs, to influence
the campaign, is rapidly progressing.
General C. W. Blair, the Kansas member
of the democratic national committee, visit
ed Washington to get pointers for the cam
paign-
DR.. A. h. Knapp, for nineteen years super
intencent of the Osawatomie insane asylum,
has retired from that position and will reside
at Ottawa.
A.E. Dodge, who has been appointed an
instructor in mathematics in the naval
academy, is the only graduate of that school
who is a natiye-born kansan.
The Coliseum at Omaha will seat IL 600
people aside from the delegates to the con-
vention, which meets IN 1t July 4. to nOmi-
nate peoples party national ticket.
Two more deaths have occurred of victims
of the Harrisburg, Pa, railroad disaster,
making twelve IN all. Eleven are still IN
hospital. the rest of the injured being taken
tOtheir homes
A Joint democratic caucus of the Louisiana
legislature decided to postpone the election
of United States senator until the session Of
1894, but will ballot daily to the close of the
present session.
The Union Pacific has two mile-a-minute
runs, or less; one from Cheyenne to Sidney,
125 miles IN 123 minutes, during which two
minutes are made. The other from North
Platte to Grand Island, 137 miles in as many
minutes.
The Iaborlous work of the permanent re-
life committee at Titusville, Pa, goes on I'M
abated, feeding, clothing and finding homes
for the sufferers. The amount received from
outside subscriptions amounts to $4,000.
This is about one-half of what is needed.
Secretary of State ]. w. Foster began al
once the transaction of business. There was
no ceremony whatever beyond the possible
selection of new private secretary, and
il il not likely that there will be any changes
in the official personnel Of the department.
The editorsof the Post, Vossische Zeitung,
Borson Courier. Taggshlatt and other Berlin
papers were interviewed on the subject by
he representatives OF the Associated Press.
They all said they had I'll written so much in
favor Of Mr.. ClevelaE i. that nothing re-
uaiued e be salG-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07
A Fine Showing.

CHICAGO, Ill, July Tho Farmers Re
view reportsi In Illinois all of the spring
wheat is in fair to good condition, mostly
good. The same is true Of Michigan, Kan
sas, Iowa, Wisconsin and Dakota. In Ne
braska only nine per cent. of the cores
pondents reported good, one-half reporting
falr, and the rest poor.
Oats are reported in fair to good condition
In Illinois, Indiana. Ohio, Michigan and
Kentucky while in Missouri the stand is good
but not so favorable as in the states men
toned. The outlook in Kansas is slightly
below that of Missouri and Nebraska falls
below Kaiisas while in Iowa a little less than
one-thlrd report the crop in good condition,
the rest reporting fair.
Winter wheat in Illinois, Indiana and
Ohio is generally in fine shape, only II per
cent. of correspondents in the last two states
reporting it as poor. In Michigan, Ken
lucky, Wisconsin, Kansas aud Missouri the
crop Is reported at from fair to above an aV-
craze.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-07

over ], 200 majority. He served in congress
during the Hayes and TIlden electoral con-
test, and was one of the earnest advocates of
a peaceful settlement of the differences in
the presidential controversy. He was de-
feated for re-elcctiOn to congress in 1876. He
at once resumed the practice OF law, but was
once more nominated for congress In 1873,
this time defeating his opponent, Congress-
man Upton. After the expiration of that
term of Office General Stevenson resumed
the practice of Law and was a delegate to the
democratic national convention of 1884,
which nominated Grover Cleveland for pres
ident. After the latter's election Stevenson
was appointed first assistant postmaster gen
eral and held that Office during the entire
cleveland administration. He was outspoken
In his belief that il was a democratic duty to
remove republican postmasters wherever pos
slble and appoint efficient democrats in their
stead. The celebrity which Stevenson dis
played in removing republican postmasters
and appointing democrats made him very
popular, particulrly throughout the south
General Stevenson was delegate at large from
Illinois to the convention which nominated
Inn for the vice presidency and chairman of
the Illinois delegation.