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other have gone to a picnic and re-
turned home firmly set in the resolve to
enter as soon as possible on the miseries
of matrimony. AS a rule, lovers are
not particularly sensitive to the opin-
ions of their fellow human beings. II
they were, the number of marriages
would fall off so per cent. in single
year. II they were in the least dis
turbed by the whisperings, the grin
nings, the nudgings, the glances Of
merrlment that continually go on about
them, men and women would shun
counting as they would the plague.
But all these things are nothing
to them; II they are seen, they are
not in the least regarded, for the lover
has a hide like rhinoceros to every
thing but his passion, and is not in the
least disturbed by incidents or remarks
that would driye other people wild.
Particularly Is this obtuseness to pub
lie opinion visible at picnics. AS soon
as possible after arriving on the ground,
the company divides into couples, and,
seated blissfully on logs or powders,
they become the objects of derision and
the prey OF seed-ticks without giving
evidence Of feeling by 50 much as a
single glance of uneasiness or o solitary
furtive scratch. They are happy and
that Is enough for them; the world may
call them fools, and in sober moments
they are not altogether sure but what
the world was right; but what does it
matter? Anybody has a right to be a
fool at a picnic, and armed by this con-
selling reelection they are appropriated
against criticism.
The picnic, particularly the largely
attended Sunday-school or day-school
picnic, is, therefore, an admirable place
to study human nature, for there hui
man nature is found at its ease and con-
quently off its guard. The natural
tendencies Of men show themselves
more fully than elsewhere, and it is
possible, II anywhere, at a picnic to see
what man really is. There is the
committeeman, with his badge show
ing that he Is on the committee of
amusements, or Of lemonade, or order
of procession, or music, or any one of q
dozen other committees to do little
things to contribute to the success OF
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
Tban,xs to His wife.

The Kaiser is said to be the best
dressed monarch Of modern times
writes Arthur Warren In an interest,"
ing sketch of the home life and per-,
sonallty Of the Empress of Germany
in the June Ladies Home Journal
He is most punctilious as to the de-
tails of his attire, but much Of the.
credit that ne receives for this Is, In
reality, due to his wife, who looks
after her husbands clothing with an
assiduiEy that no valet could equal.
She takes upon herself the sole charge
of her husbands linen, and she pre-
fers TO replace his buttons and darn
his socks Augusta Victoria Is a
good housekeeper; that goes without
saying, for she is German woman.
She keeps as close watch upon the
daily details Of domestic life within
the Imperial household as the Emu
peror does upon the affairs Of his
army or the work Of his ministers.
Charitable work occupies Sgood
share of her time. She knows every
thing about the charities of Berlin;
but any institution that is devoted
to the welfare Of children especially
interests her.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
Roads of Ireland.

The best roads in the world are
those to be found in Ireland. They
are far superior to those in England
or in Germany. Tourists from every
country pronounce them unrivalled.
This splendid road system is directly
In the hands of the government, with
a government inspector for each
county, who examines the roads and
gives certificate for the excellency
of the work done before the road
contractors are paid by the govern
ment. And this government In
spection of the roads takes place
every three months, and the con.
tractors are thus always made to at
tend to the repairs OF the road.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
Garner has a Talking Monkey.

Professor Garner, who went to
Africa to study monkey-language,
has written to his brother in Sydney
letter published in the Sydney
Evening News, in which he says: al
have succeeded beyond my widest
anticipations--and here l am safe on
the coast, just reeking with quinine,
the proud possessor of chimpanzee
that can say 'Tenakoe Pakeha, which
is, you know, the Maori for Good day,
stranger a gorilla that knows about
twenty words of Fijian; and female
orang -outang that has picked up
'Tonner and bitten from my
German valet, and has, judging from
her actions, quite fallen in love with.
l have also got written down, which
is more important nearly 200 monkey
words"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
Imprisoned in Their Cyclone Pit.

In Hart County, Georgia, there
lives a family by the name Of Finley,
who dug a storm pit in the front
yard. They fitted 1t up with heavy
doors, ventilation tubes and furniture
to make it comfortable for a days
abode II necessary. With the indlca-
lions Of an approaching cyclone one
day the family retired to the under
ground quarters. When the storm
subsidized they found that some i'm
movable obstruction had been blown
across the door of the stormhouse
and they were prisoners. Finally
the neighbors, in searching for their
bodies, suppOsing them all to be
dead, removed great tree that had
fallen across the door and the family
were rescued in time to save their
lives. Globe Democrat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03

ing; we're this the case, it would
be a lamentable failure. The eating at
the picnic is an entirely subordinate
part of the performance, and merely
accessory to the real business of the ex-
pedition, which is love-maklng. 1t Is
true that 1t is an accessory of some inn
portance; for, as everybody knows, the
way to mans heart Is straight down
his throat, and the lady whose dain-
ties are most savory stands the best
chance of attention both during the
meal and afterward, for the open air
sharpens the appetite Of even the most
devoted lover, and lovers, like other
people, appreciate good thing in the
culinary line whenever 1t Is commended
to their attention. Careful reflection
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03

whispered monotones. Examination
Of the chest showed that there was
no disease, and consequently no dan
ger. The story was told to illustrate
the Importance of thorough eXamin.
alton before deciding on an opinion.
Palpitation does, however, undoubt-
eddy occur In cases of real diseases,
and whenever 1t occurs its cause
should be found out and remedled.
Among the common causes of pal
pitaton are to be numbered the ex-
cessive use Of tobacco, tea, coffee, al
cohol, or OF certain drugs, hysterla,
excessive exertion, hunger, privatlon,
fatigue, fright or loss Of sleep, and
excuses Of any kind. Youths Com
DaniOn.
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bestowed on this automatic statement,
says the Globe-Democrat, may serve to
clear up several dark points In sociol-
ogy, and among them the fact that
both at picnics and elsewhere the
widow is more attractive than the
young girl. The power Of the widow
is so well known as to need no demon
stratiOn. 1t is everywhere recognized.
: widow will come into a cummunity
and at the very first picnic will take
her choice Of young men despite the
most earnest efforts of all the young
girls present. Her success Is due In no
small measure to a knowledge of the
fact that a well-fed man Is always in a
good hpmor and disposed to regard the
feeder as q benefactor, The widow
knows how to do the feeding, hence her
prominence.
Speaking of the eating, however,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
Did the NTarsians DIG Them2

The interesting theory that the
canals" Of the planet Mars are
actually the work Of the inhabitants
Of that globe has, perhaps never had
so authoritative a recognition as has
just been given to it by the dis
tingulshed French astronomer, M.
Faye 1t is worth while to read his
own words on this subject, as he ad-
dressed them to the Academy OF
Sciences In Paris recently Referring
to the theory stated above, he said;
@For my part 1 incline to adopt
this view Professionally. l imagine
that under the almost constantly
clear sky of Mars, In the absence Of
formulating rains and of fertilizing
rivers, the construction of these
immense canals became necessary In
order to conduct the slightly saline
water Of the shallow seas over the
low-lying continents
IL suppose that the labor Of max
ing those canals must have been
singularly facilitated by the feeble
ness of gravity and the slight density
of the superficial layers, which 1t
sufliced only 10 scratch, so to speak,
in order to make way for the water,
But l am quite ready also to accept
other views, If it is possible to make
the numerous details that we possess
upon this planet accord better with
with them"
The idea that beings resembling
men should be able to construct
canals averaging eighty miles in
width, and many thousands OF miles
in aggregate length, has generally
proved too staggering for acceptance,
but M. Faye is a scientific astron-
omer, and it is at any rate interest
ing to learn that he does not see any
insuperable objection to the hypo.
thesis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
Palpitation Of the Heart.

BY palpitation of the heart is
meant the sensation either of irregu-
larity in heart action or of rapidity
Of heart-beats. The person who
expel fences it is usually alarmed by
the 81 nptom, and calls in the doctor.
But I most cases of this sort which
are brought to his attention, the ply
stefan finds nothing out of the way
with the heart, and hence of danger
to the individual. The cause Of the
sensation is elsewhere. In the ma
jority of instances, the real trouble is
indigestion.
In almost all cases Of actual heart
disease, no intimation of it is trans
mitted to the patient by any irreg-
ularity or. like sensation of heart
rhythm.
As symptom, palpitation Is valu-
able to the physician, in that it d.
reefs the attention of the patient to
the heart. An unusual sensation in
this region usually leads one to con-
suit his physician at once. Symp-
toms relG In 0ther parts or the BODY
usually wait for ~the more convenient
season"
DR.. Austin Flint was once sum-
moned to attend a young lady dying of
heart disease. The family informed
him that his presence was wanted
merely to satisfy the lady's friends,
since they all understood the fatal
nature of her malady.
The patient lay In room from
which not only light but everything
that might lead to the slightest nerv-
GUS excitement was excluded. 1t
was suggested to the Doctor that an
examination of the chest be omitted,
and that all communication with the
patient should take place through a
friend, lest the exertion should result
In immediate dissolution.
/ To this the Doctor objected. When
admitted to her presence, he found
that she answered his questions in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
A MerrY ClergYman.

The Rev. Joseph Haven, who
preached in Rochester, N. H., during
the last quarter of the last century,
has been always remembered for his
genial spirit and his inexhaustible
humor. One story told Of him has
many parallels, but it is quite as
likely to be true in his case as in any.
A boy had been guilty of some
grave ofTense, and yet would not con-
fess it.
81 can tell who did it," said the
parson, and accordingly he called to.
gether all the boys suspected, and
explained to them that he had con-
fined a rooster under a kettle In a
darkened room. One after another,
they must pass in and touch the ket-
tie; when the guilty boy touched it,
he might expect to hear the rooster
crow.
The lads filed in, and out again,
and were made to display their fin
gers. All but those Of one lad were
sooty; he, the guilty one, had not
ventured to touch the telltale kettle.
One day the old minister was meas
uring some land, carrying one end of
the chain while young man carried
the other Just as they we're draw
ing 1t tight, the young man quoted
the adage:
Satan can only go the length of
his chain"
"Pull, pull" Instantly replied Mr..
Haven. "We will see"
Walking in his garden with a
friend, they came to a tree laden
with very fair, inviting apples.
"There, said Mr. Haven, picking
one of the finest and presenting it to
his friend, IL recommend you to try
that apple"
His expectations excited, and his
mouth watering, the gentleman took
a generous bite, and found only
astringent bitterness. Mr.. Haven
looked merrily into his puckered face
~They need recommending, don't
they?" said he.-Youth's Companion
Comparative Weight of the Sexes
Men on an average weigh twentI
pounds more than women
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03

few people ever saw picnic at which
from Is to so per cent. of the viands
were not rendered unsightly il not UNI
eatable by carelessness in transporta-
ton. The baskets are crowded into a
wagon, often piled on top Of each other,
some are upset, others have their con-
tents tossed upside down, and cake and
sandwiches, sugar and salt, custards
and bread are hopelessly intermixed.
A hard-boiled egg, by some mysterious
mischance finds its way into the mid
die Of a pie; pot of mustard empties
It's tingling contents over the squares
Of dainty sponge cake; the neck OF the
champagne bottle is prematurely bro
ken, and dozen disasters Of this ma
ture, combined with the unwelcome
presence Of ants, spiders and flies, rem
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03

Satanic Majesty in red and gold.
That was all. But everyone knew
that when the wagon stood in front
of mans house or store the inmate
had secured high place in the
agency's "black book" The other
day a citizen ordered the driver of
one of these wagons to leave the
front Of his premises. Refusal fol-
lowed; the irate citizen seized con-
veniently loaded shotgun, and the
driver spent the day picking small
particles Of lead out of his anatomy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03

the picnic. He is thus a man of i'm
portance for the time being, and feels
his responsibility. II a marshal, he
has accoutered himself with a sash
that would make the heart Of q Zula
dance with envy. II on amusements
he personally arranges the contestants
for the sack race and lays down the
rules of the contest with a
dignity that judge Of the
Derby might in vain strive to
emulate. II in charge Of the
lemonade, he regards 1t as automatic
that the refreshing mixture would not
be properly manufactured unless he
himself squeezed the lemons, measured
the sugar, and stirred the mixture in
the barrel. He knows his business,
too. To prepare himself for this i'm
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
How He Dodeed the whale,

A down East fisherman tells of a
startling adventure that BE had with
whale near Grand Manan recently.
He and his dory were about to be
swallowed by the whale when, with
great presence of mind and steadiness
of nerve, he threw quid Of tobacco,
striking the monster full in the eye.
While the whale was wondering what
struck him the fisherman escaped.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
GEORGE M. PULLMAN.
Something OF tho Donor OF the Fort DeaF
born Massacre Statue.

George M. Pullman, who recently
unveiled the fine monument he has
erected upon the spot OF the Fort
Dearborn massacre, is one of the
most philosophical as we'll as one Of
the richest citizens Of Chicago. You
don't see his name in the list Of
chairmen of reform meetings and
Worlds Fair congresses; neither do
you hear Of him In political circles;
but 1t is doubtful whether there is
any other man in the city who fights
mere vigorously and effectually the
cause OF good government and moral
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
The DEVIL WAGON.

A Collection Agency's Means to Collect Bad
Debts.
Collection agencies are sometimes
put to desperate straits to secure
payments on bad debts, but the de-
vice Of an organization in Nashville,
Tenn, probably deserves the first
prize. A black covered wagon, such
as deliver groceries, is used. On the
sides are painted pictures of His
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03
THE PICNIC SEASON.
OFFERS MANY ADVANTAGES IN A
SOCIAL WAY.
PIcnIcs Are Recognized rs PrOmotlvo Of
Lovo-Maklng-- Most Direct Way to
Mans Heart mistaken Enterprise at Pic
nIcs--some Ludlcrous Features.
PIcnlcs and Pleasure.

ONE crusty old lit
lerary bachelor says
he can understand
lhow people can 60
Iout geologizlng, or
botani2lng, or col
lecting shells, or
bugs, or worms, but
how they can go
out into the woods
simply for the pur-
pose Of eating some
thing they have Ia
ken along wit h
Z h Q m passes all
oOm pre ion.
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go steadily on until the falling shadows
put an end to the excursion. There Is
a pleasing absence of restraint that en-
ables the lover to make more progress
during one day than otherwise he would
be able to attain during weeks OF calls,
theater, opera and balls, and many
pair comparatively Indifferent to each
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der the eating a thing TO BIO hurried
over as soon as possible.
Not 80 the love making. From the
time the pairs Of happy lovers climb
on the cars or squeeze into the crowded
wagons that are TO bear them to the
elysian fields, the billing and the cooling
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03

Such declaration as this, however,
exhibits not the sarcasm and Immature
only, but also the impenetrable ignor-
ance OF him who uttered 1t, for it Is at
once plainly evident that he entirely
misconceives the object Of the pic
MO. The picnic was not con-
oeiYed for the purpose Of eat
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03

Syrup

Just bad cold, and a hacking
cough. We all suffer that way some
times. How to get rid of them is
the study. Listen-"I am Ranch
man and Stock Raiser. My life is
rough and exposed. meet all
weathers in the Colorado mountains.
/ sometimes take colds. Often they
are severe. I have used German
Syrup Eve years for these. A few
doses will cure them at any stage.
The last one l had was stopped in
"a hours. 1t is infallible." James
A. Lee, Jefferson. Col. o
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-08-03

Comparative Weight of the Sexes.
Men on an average weigh twenty
pounds more than women
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-05

The Y. NJ. D. c. to Celebrate Jackson Day
at Arion Hall.

The y. N. De Cs TO Ce1eDfato oaCA5on DnS
at AriOn Hall.
All arrangements have been complet-
ed for the commemmoration of Jackson
Day by the Young Mems Democratic
Club. The celebration will take the
form OF banquet and addresses by
prominent Democrats. The banquet
will be given at o'clock, and it is ex-
pected that one hundred and fifty per-
sons will be present. Ex-Governor Z.
w. Wilson and United States Senator
Charles ]. Faulkner have both signited
their intention of being present. Gov
ernor-elect MacCorkle cannot be pres
ent. Hon. VIM. L. Wilson sent dis
patch stating that he will be present II
can possibly arrange his business mat
tiers.
After the banquet the following pro-
gramme OF toasts and responses will be
heard:
address of Welcome. President A. Allen Brock
Toast Master Col. Robert White
Andrew Jackson Gov Z. Willis wilson
The Incoming Administration,
Ohio County Democracy.
The Democratic Press ......J. b. fancy
The Ladies and Their Political influence,
Hoh. Alfred Caldwell
Democracy ........ Hon. l. D Riley
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-05
A Cure for Group.

II your children are subject to Group,
always keep bottle OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy at hand. 1t is prompt
and certain cure. II given as soon as
the croupy cough appears 1t will
prevent the attack. For sale by c. R.
Goethe, w. w. Irwin, w. S. Nc
Cullough, C. MenkemeI!ers S~.,lI..-
Brice, j. Coleman 81 Scbnepf, w. C.
-Armbrechts--tne Kurtz Drug Co., VIM.
MGGkemeller, w. E. Williams, John
Klari, A. E. Scheele, and w. II. VIII
liams, Wheeling; Bowie e. Co., Bridge
port, O., and B. f. Peabody, Benwood,
w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-05

The great advantage Of Humphreys
Specifics over every other system OF
medicine is briefly: They are simple,
uonvenient, efficient, reliable and
economical. A few doses often saves a
visit from the doctor, and long course
of sickness with its heavy expenses.
Humphreys Specifics are the result Of
a discovery Of particular remedy or
specific for each particular disease.
This is accomplished according to law
announced by DR.. Humphreys to the
profession forty years ago, and since
elaborated and extended to the whole
series of his specifics. Manual free.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE nANGER Signal.


A melo-drama with startling mechan-
ical effects is certain of prosperous
run on the East Side, says the New
York Advertiser This is what the
danger Signal" is, and it was these
qualities that gave it such warm well
come in the Peoples Theatre last night.
II was greeted by q very large audience,
even for this spacious play house.
Among the realistic features OF the
Danger Signal" is q thrilling railroad
scene, introducing q genuine locomo-
tive. Miss Rosabel Morgan made hit
as Rose Martin, the wild flower Of Lar
annie Bend, and her support was more
than satisfactory. 1t will be seen at
the Opera House Saturday afternoon
and evening.
TANGLED UP" TONIGHT.
OF De LANCE and Rising's funny COM
edy, Tangled Up," which will be seen
at the Opera House this and Friday
evenings, the Cincinnati TimeS-Stdr says:
Tangled Up was voted very funny
play by the audience at Heck's last
night. The piece is full of bright lines.
Louis De LANCE has the best part OF the
piece and be makes the most out OF
some cleverly arranged situations Will
Rising played the part OF a yonng lieu
tenant and was decided favorite with
the audience. Miss Lottie Mortimer's
serpentine dance made the most pro-
nounced hit Of the performance. The
farce is so adroitly constructed that it
could scarcely fail to interest and amuse.
Reserved seats are on sale at Houses
music store at usual prices.
A GERMAN SOLDIER TONIGHT.
The ever popular and favorite sweet
singer, Mr.. James A. Reilly, will open
his engagement at the Grand this even
ing in his new play "a German Soldier"
Mr.. Reilly's sweet voice will be heard
in six new songs, namely: 81 Love
Mein Faderland," "You Don't Know"
Remember Dot You vas a German
Soldier" "Only One More Hear" 'As
Long as the Sun will Shine," Little
Baby True" 1.-THE Turnstile Ride"
The scenic effects which are special
feature feature in this production, In
clude ga Soldiers Dream OF Home"
1.-THE Old Mill" '"The City OF Sedan in
Flames" 1.-THE Leap for Life into the
River Rhine" Although not an aero
bat Mr.. Reilly accomplishes the mirac-
ulous feat of diving head formost down
a grain shoot into the River Rhine, a
distance Of twelve feet, making perl
lous and most dangerous piece OF stage
craft.
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b. 8 O.

On and after December 80, 1892, I'M
Gil further notice, all passenger trains,
except No. LOG. leaving Wheeling at
6:l0 a. III, will stop at Elm Grove TO let
of OF take on passengers for such points
as they are scheduled to stop.