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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

call It. and Il you are IN trouble it Is mx
duty as minister Of the gospel to lend
you helping hand. You are welcome.
What, me! Ne welcome in the house
OF the dealer Of a Bible game? That
one little word comm from you opens a
corner O. my heart never knowed was
there before. Now, look a-here, ParsOn;
you amt got yer church paid fur yet,
You've been tryin' TO raise z thousand
dollars and can't do it. Well. can,
and there it is"
And taking a huge wallet from his
coat pocket, he counted out the sum
and spread it upon the table before the
astOnished Pastor.
You're very kind, Mr.. Bowdoin," said
the good man, rather nervously, with g
Tistful glence at the money. Mag
hai1imous; iii fact-S
I know what you're goin' to say.
You've refused money before that win
gamblin'. But supposin' my old mother
had sent it TO me TO invest in just such a
gamer"
I should receive it eheerfully and
with thanks"
An inward sigh Of relief that the in
tended lie had turned out only white
one, and he said:
Then put it in your pocket, and say
no more about it. 1 tell you, Parson,
money talks every time; and we've got
10 get that there little church out c.
debt"
The worthy pastor made no further
objection, but after profuse thanks took
the money from the table, placed it
carefully in the drawer, opened his sub
scription book, and, with pencil in hand,
said
I have noticed you in church on sew
eral occasions, Mr.. Bowdoin, but never
dreamed that you took so deep an in
terest in religious matters
-Oh, yes; 1 always had a leanin' that
way, and, bn the dead, Parsoh, il
hadn't been forced into gamblin', so to
speak, I'd a took to preachin', sure"
i am sorry now that we Thought best
to refuse your first subscription. But,
then, the Lord will provide, Mr.. Bow
doin."
Yes; heard you say that once
before"
@By-the-by, what did you say was
your mothers manner"
-Mary-Mary Clarissa BowdOin.
Thank you"
frO BE Continued
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
FaF-Iteaehing Ride nunets

Commenting on the penetrative
powers Of the small arms lately intro
duced into the armies OF all the great
powers, Col. Ldnsdale Hale states
that the minimum thickness of ordi-
nary soil affording protection is thirty
inches, while single brick walls, after
being struck a few times, no longer
afford any cover. The new German
rife ranges up to 1000 yards, and at
900 yards the bullet will penetrate
ten inches of FIR or pine and fourteen
inches Of sand. At $50 yards the
bullet can pierce three or four ranks
and at l, 800 yards a man may no
longer consider himself safe, even if
the bullet has already penetrated two
of his comrades.
With regard to @smOkeless powder,
the same authority observes that,
though the report of the rifles when
fired is heard, it is very difficult to
see whence the rifles are fired. I'm
der certain conditions no trace of
smoke can be distinguished. Minor
acts of surprise, he considers. will be
more frequent in the future, and will
often partake of the nature of ambus-
cades. Very small bodies Of cavalry,
intimately connected with infantry,
forming in action patrols of the lat
ter, will, therefore, be necessary, and
it Will no longer be possible to dis.
cover well-pOsted batteries.
On the whole, Col. Hale considers
that only a war can absolutely decide
what the effects of the Improvements
in small arms will be. One thing,
however, is certain-that is, that the
difficulty of leading troops has con.
siderably ncreased.-LOndOn News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

To raise the hat properly is some
thing of an art. The proper thing is
to raise the hat above the head and
bow slightly, moving the hat forward
as the head inclines. Or one can
also take the hat below the head and
bow slightly over it, but the first is
the more graceful salUtation. Mere
1y to uncover the head without bow
ing is somewhat military in its meth
cd, but it does not appear TO convey
the same degree of respect. To mere
" touch the hat is not much better
than simple nod, and to jerk the
hat down to the waist in a line paral-
lei with the body is an insolence
which deserves a kick whenever a
young mans bumptiousness1 leads him
to such monkey shines. 1t is need
less to say that a proper salutation
should always be smilingly made, and
that the smile should not come so
quickly as to appear to be only a
grin, nor depart so soon as to seem to
have been summoned by an effort.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

During the two weeks following the
events recorded in the preceding chap
ter, the habItues of The Little Casino"
noticed a marked change in the habits
and demeanor Of its proprietor. His
whisky became so popular that drinkers
passed by other saloons and went
around the corner to Jacks for de-
cent drink" His faro game had even
In this brief fortnight earned the reputa-
ton of being the -squarest in Aspen.
for Jack had registered a shOckingly
embellished oath TO sell no more manu-
featured whisky, and TO rest satisfied
with the natural percentage that must
come to the dealer in every banking
game.
His change Of manner was even more
strongly commented upon He exer-
cised his usual careful supervisor over
all the branches Of his nefarious busi-
ness; he was as eourtly as ever in his
treatment Of patrons; he permitted min
ers and blacklegs to slap him Familiarity
on the back, without a shrug of disap-
proval; but with it all every one remark
ed a serious change.
Some said he had developed a taste
for religion, for a rumor that he had
been seen coming out OF church. on at
least two occasions, gained much Gre
dence in sporting circles Others de-
clared him to be in love, for one Of his
barkeepers had caught him in the very
act of cOnversing with the young lady
at Hopkins on the day before the
change was first noticed
whichever it was, the fact remained
that he was no longer the devtl-may-
care. happy go-lucky Jack Bowdoin they
had known for so many years He sub
stituted sacred music for Johnny Get
Your Gun. on the little piano. he dis
charged one OF his oldest employees,
after repeated warnings, for cheating at
-stud-pOkers" he made mysterious Pill
grimAges TO the hill beyond the brown
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21


church. and. for several days In success
sion, was observed pacing the platform
Of the railway station upon the arrival
OF every train.
1t was no use. The bBfs could not
penetrate MIS- secret, follow him as they
would and at last they decided TO stand
by and await developments.
One evening he sat dealing faro when
a letter was handed TO him. Nervously
calling one Of his dealers TO occupy his
chair, be opened the letter, and d shout
Of delight rang through the room,
drowning the clatter OF glasses. the
Click Of the chips" and the stunning
Of the Professor" upon the piano.
By lingo, she's come, she's come at
last Look out for the game, Charley.
II she loses more than's in the drawer
here's the key O. the safe. I'm OF fur
the depot" And he rushed out of the
room, followed by at least a dozen Of
the bystanders, who heaved signs Of re-
lief at the prospect Of probing the mys7
terry which for the past two weeks had
enveIoped every movement OF Jack
Bowdoln.
Arriving at the depot the crowd dis
covered Jack in the midst Of a hetero-
geneous mass OF express matter, paying
marked attention to a huge packing
case, upon which his name was em-
blezoned In large letters
Did yer find her, Jack24
HHallOi Follered me, did yerf Yes;
she's come.
Where is she2"
why, in this here box" And turning
to the teamsters, he insisted that the
case should be at once placed upon a
truck, at the same time aecelerating
their movements by liberal system of
tips.
She amt dead. is she, Jaek77
Dead Who2n
The GAL
THE gall Why, you Internal fool, it's
an organi"
There was q nomentaty lull of
mingled establishment and chagrin, then
a loud peal Of laughter, and before the
dozen or 50 Of eavesdrOppers could sum-
mon sufficient courage to gain further
information, Jack had mounted the
truck and was on the way up town with
his precious consignment.
The bulky packing case was trundled
into the main hall Of The Little Ca
sine, and when it was opened loud
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
A CHARACTER PARADOX,
Jack Bowdoins Conversion and How 1t
Came About.
BY CLAY NJ. GREENE.

him think SO. I'll never give myself
away, and it'll be a sight o. help to him
In the corrallin' o. sinners"
At this iuncture the organIst PLAYED
the stirring music Of the benedlction.
and as the congregation was filing out
OF the church, Jack sought a convenient
corner, where he would not be liable TO
pass through the awful ordeal OF re-
proach on the part OF some good Chris
tian for the objectionable sin Of laugh
ing during service.
Soon the churchyard was deserted,
save for the presence of a small boy,
and him Jack accosted Familiarity:
Say, sonny, was you In church,"
Yep"
Know where that urgahist lves?a
Yep. Hopkins. on the hill yonder q"
Much obliged" And tossing the as
tonished urchin a five-dollar gold piece,
he entered neighbOring saloon, or
dered four fingers of whisky to give
him courage, and, passing again into
the street, walked briskly in the direc-
ton OF the organist's abode.
Arriving at the door. he rang the
bell with an air Of reverentiRl awe.
He felt that in standing before the
shelter of any one whose fingers could
eOniure an organ into pouring out such
enhancing sounds as those he had Just
nbNtllGu 10 must DC buptf1dluEhl.
The door was opened by what seemed
TO him the only beautiful woman he had
ever met. If an angel had appeared
TO him from out of the gates OF
Heaven, he could not have been so en-
traneed az he was then by the sim
pie, radiant beauty of the fair young
creature who stood before him. He
gulped down an exclamation Of sur
prise, removed his hat, and stammered
OUT
My names Bowdoin-I-Pm nothin'
but a gambler, but I'd like to see the
organist o. the new church"
Both his assertion and the accem.
panying request seemed to stertle her
for a moment, but recovering her
equanlmity she answered modestly:
Il am the organist."
He started in surprise.
You. Miss? Can you play like that"
Il hope to play better when become
more accustomed TO the instrument"
is 1t a good one. Miss?"
The best of its size 1 ever played
upon.
Miss. I'll give you thousand dollars
| for ten lessons"
why, hundred lessons would not
amount to half that sum.
We'll, they'll have 70 for me. hun
bred lesson or it don't go. What do
/ yer say-eh2"
She looked at him nervously for mo-
ment, and he read her thoughts, but
awaited her reply.
Well, II hardly know what to say.
I hope to get my living by teaching
music, but"
But you don't think you could afford
to teach man like me. Is that it,"
A moments hesitation, a blush, and
she replied: Frankly, then, yes. But
| I'll consult our pastor and let you
know"
"Do. Miss; please do" And here he
| evinced a tenderness and earnestness
that was quite new to him. Tell him
I'm a gambler, and the worst o. my
kind, for I deal brace game. But
feel, Miss, there's something inside this
here tough hide o. mine that music like
| yours can bring out. Tell him heard
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
Improved Locks.

French ingenuity has contrived a
remedy for the inefficiency of Ordin-
airy combination locks for houses and
apartments, these contriYances being
usually of so little avail against pro-
fessionals who, wasting no time in
efforts to raise the tumblers and
move the bolt, simply insert the end
of a short iron lever or Jimmy" be-
tween the door and its rabbet, fore
ing the whole affair inward, tearing
out both locks and bolts on the way.
According to the new device for
meeting this difficulty a combination
is resOrted to of the iron shore with
the ordinary lock in such a manner
that locking the door sets a shore in
place which will resist an enormous
strain but on the return of the pro-
prietor the unlocking of the door in
the usual way shifts the upper end
of the shore from the door to the
frame, where it presents no obstacle
to the opening of the door. The
mechanism of the lock itself need not
be very elaborate, although the pick
ing OF the lock would move both the
bolt and the shore, for if there are
tumblers enough to prevent picking
with bit of wire, and if the jimmy
is insufficient for the purpose, the
point Of security is attained.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
rs firing faa tie face

IT'S flying f1e the .fdce
of Nature to take the ordinary pill.
Just consider how it acts. There's
too much bulk and hustle, and not
enough real good. And think how
it leaves you when it's all over
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets act
naturally. They help Nature to do
her own work. They cleanse and
renovate, mildly but thoroughly, the
whole system. Regulate it, too.
The help that they give, lasts.
They're purely vegetable, per-
fectly harmless, the smallest, easiest,
and best to take. Sick Headache,
Bilious Headache, Constipation, In
digestion, Bilious Attacks, and all
arrangements of the Liver, Stomach
and Bowels are promptly relieved
and permanently cured. One tiny,
sugar coated Pellet for a gentle
laxative-th three for q cathartic.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned.
You pay only for the good you
get.
This is true only of DIR. Plerce's
medicines
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Are not the only abode OF malaria You ma
II everywhere even in localities where atmos-
pheric ano sanitary conditions would seem tc
be unfavofabls to IFS development The uni
versal remedy for and preventive Of the dire
complaint is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Wherever the remedy assumes its most Yiru
lent form, and whether II be chills and fever
bilious remittent dumb ague or ague cake
the Bitters IS most popular and constitutes
Ghe best means Of protection and cure. From
Maine 70 the Isthmus OF Panama, In Guate
malai Mexico, South America and the tropics
this truly famous medicine has won "golder
opinions" from all conditions and classes IN
moro that tnetaphorieal sense. For de
bility, indigestion, constipation. rheumatism
insomnia. neuralgia, liver ana kidney trouble
IL is highly ef1cacious. Use 1t with persist
enco.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
NEWS BREvIrIEA

The president has signed the river and har-
Dor appropriation bill.
President Carnot has signed decree for
the holding of an international exhibition at
Paris in May, 1900.
A new,Japanese cruiser of 5, $50 tons, $500
horse power and nineteen knots speed has
Just been launched.
Fire at st. Johns, n. F., burned the Meth
odist college, the Masonic hall and about $50
houses. A high wind prevailed at the time.
Sixteen German students clubs have been
disbanded by the government; they had
given Prince Bismarck too good recep-
ton.
Bethany. No., lost heavily by a recent fire.
The Athenium building, the Odd Fellows
building, a hardware, grocer's and drug
store were burned.
The officials of the giant powder company
place their loss at 5000 The San Fran
cisco chemical works We're almost completely
destroyed; loss, $4,000.
japanese advices state that there have been
heavy rainfalls throughout Japan, and mum
dations are reported from various sections,
accompanied by loss of life.
The Argentine torpedo catcher, "Rosalis, -
fOundered IN a storm on the coast of IRA
quay. The officers were saved. The crew,
numbering seventy, were drowned
''But they will have to go away some
ime," said the leader of a little group at
Homestead, speaking of the militia, land
when they do we would like to see them run
the mill non-union."
Within twelve hours after the issuing of
the order to mobilize the First brigade at
Mount Gretna, ], 800 men, or within a couple
of hundred of the brigade's full strength,
armed and equipped to take the field, had
left Philadelphia.
Fire completely destroyed the First Ma
tional bank building at Durango, Col, to
gether with several other adjoining houses.
The vault containing the money and bank
records was not injured. The damage will
amount to about $4,000.
In satisfaction of the outrage recently per-
petrated on two Americans, Messrs. Cham
bers and Bonsal, who were severely NAL
treated in the Moorish capital, the British
minister to Morocco has obtained a letter OF
apology from the pasha of Fee and letter
Of regret from the sultan, together with the
gift Of sword to Mr.. BonsaL
Senator Perkins says he Is very sorry the
politicians of the house have refused to open
the strip according to the wishes of the PEG
NE. The senate committee had fully con
sidered the question and was ready to act
and the bill could be put through the senate
verv soon 1t had been decided that owing
! to the appropriation feature which the bill
viii carry. it should pass the house first.
Whatever Is the result Of the Homestead
war On the Monongahelas the county vii
| have to foot the bill IN the end by reiInbnrs
ing the Carnegie company ior All loss anc
/ damaqe This was settled at the time OF The
| Pittsburgh strike a few years ago, and i
Generally unde1st0od. and eKEieln- the actlcr
/ 81 the rfIerslin making z show q le1fl1
i the mills IN poszeeslo1 OF tl< cpr1 E41z5 !
Eztehmen-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

For the pretty schoolma'am and her
friends, the great meeting of 1892 is that OF
the National Educational Association at Sar-
atoga Springs, n. y
The date is July 12-15.
The rate is one fare for round trip (plus
500 membership fee), and is open to every
body.
With great wisdom the Kansas teachers
have selected the Santa Fe route to Chicago
as the official line for their special vestibuled
train. Through chair cars and Pullman
sleepers have been assured.
The train will probably leave Kansas City
evening of July 6th.
A better chance is rarely offered for q
cheap trip to the old homestead "back East. y
Ideal agent of A. L. d S. T.. r. R. will es-
TEEN it a privilege TO fully explain the de-
tails to you. A69-lt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Our Overworked Officials: A governments
clerk, known to be passionately addicted, t.
chief and said: ''AIy sister is going 70 be
married. sir, and should ike to" Just
so. Well, don't see any objection to YOU
sisters marriage, now and then, only yoS
might bring me fish, you knOW."e
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
He Was a Noviee.

Benefactor-%Ar you too weak to
work."
Tramp Gndignantly)-%Sir!"
Benefactor-@I mean, does it make
you tired to Work?"
Tramp-~I don't know. I never
! tried to find out. Detroit Free
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
BEST OF ALL

TO cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
SprfngtiDe comes, use the true and per
feet remedy, Syrup of Figs. One bottle
will answer for all the family and costs
only SO cents; the large size 81. Try it
and be pleased. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Landlady: Why do you bring your note
book to the table, Mr.. PertmanI Mr.. Pert
mani I noticed that we are to have roasi
turkey for dinner. wish to keep tally o.
the different ways it will be served before Il
finally passes from view.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

$50 you have called ia answer 70 my adj
vertisement for an American cOachmans'
'sYes, SURF" 1'Where were you bornf" In
Ould 0irland, SURF, County Cork" And
hosv is It YOU are an American and were bora
in Cork?'' s'Faix, surr and Dim bothered
about that sans naesilf SURF"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
An amy or I.noemaksrs.

Many people are busy making laces.
! In spite of the introduction of ma
Fchine lace there are at least l, 900, 600
workers in the various European
countries
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

A fine collection of seventeenth
century tobacco pipes has just been
found under an old London cellar
I and deposited in the Guildhall
museum.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Mrs. Youngwife: Can you give me veal
outlet? The Butcher: Certainly, madam.
Mrs. Youngwife: And If it isn't too much
trouble. can't YOU send your boy to the ba-
ker's, SO I can have it ''breadedF'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

'fYou borrowed a fver of me the othel
day, you know" ''Ya-as." ss1'd like to have
it back if you can" 'sBuk my deah boy
I've spent it."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

siGoing to have the biggest wedding on
record here next Sunday" said the dime
museum manager to the reporter. '.Who viii
be married?' 1.-THE giant and the fat lady"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

On the steamer.-He: should Judge that
you were a typical sailor Shei Well, yes,
that is, l can heaye about everything except
the anchor,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
Our Lawmakers.

Small-sized and medium-built men
substitute twO-thirds OF the present
Congress, it is asserted by some .one
who has made a patient inYestiga-
tim
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Talking of getting along IN this world the
bald-headed man will always be found at the
front if he has fair show.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Yeasts What ara you gong to make out
of your boy? Crimsonbeak: A lecturer.
s'Has he & taste for it?'' 'Oh, yes; he inner
its it from his mother"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
Ancient London.

London existed long before the
Romans visited the island It's name
is derived from LII ndin, The Town
on the Lake.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

s.Jones fell in love with an helress and
married her. Docs he love her as much as
ever?' '.More. She has just had another
legacy left herr
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

PaEadoIical as is may seem, it is fact
that the more Mumm tasE gets the more
lOquacious he grows.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Mrs. WinsIOW's SOOth ng Syrup for Chill
drsh teething, softens the gums, reduces inham-
inatLodi allays pain, cures wind Collie. 25c
bottle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

When sycu get up IN the morning with =
2king Bradyerotinc.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Miss Summlt Can s6u tell me the time
by your watch, Mr.. TrayersI FravsFs (sad-
ly: Not before next week.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Rubber heels for marching have been in
trOduced by French army surgeon. One
would expect to see them bounce into pOpu-
larity al once.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Citizen: Don't yon think we should take
some steps toward having our streets kept
clean. Second Citizen; Yes, sir; just this
mornifag bought my wife two new dresses.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

j. 6. SIMPSON, Marques, W. Va, says:
"Halls CstaTrh Cure cured me OF very bad
case Of catarrh.n Druggists sell 1t, zoe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21
The Only One Ever Printed--can You Find
the Word?

There IL a 3-ineh display advertisement
IN this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same II
true of each new one appearing each week.
from the DR.. HRrter Medicine Co. This
house places q Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for i, send
them the name of the word, and they will re-
turn you Book, BEAUTIFUL LITHoGRAPHs OF
SAAITTEs FREE
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-07-21

Fred: You look tired, old man. Ked'
I've studied pneumatics for two hours. Fred {
Pneumatic tires are very common.