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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
Mr.. JONES HAS A SPELL.
II 10 n Most CalAmitOuS One, But Has ~

II 10 Moot CalAmitouS One, But Has ~
60.
"Maria" said Mr. Jones, looking
up from a letter lie was writing, 'how
% you spell calamity"
"You ought to know" answered
Mrs Jones; what areyou doing with
1t, anywayW
"I'm writing to Uncle Hiram about
his bad luck with his sheep and that's
as good a word to spring on him 10
any other. Look In the dictionary
and see If it Is spelled with one m or
two"
maybe it isn't In the dictionary"
suggested Mrs. Jones, as she reached
for the volume; "you know there arc
8, 900 new words that amt In It. "u
"Well, / reckon there's as many
there as we will want to tackle 10
our lifetime, l wish you'd 60 ahead
and find calamity"
"How does 1t begin-with a vowel
or a syllable?" asked Mrs. Jones, who
is as weak In her spelling as Jones IL
In hia
ut begins with a k, Of course
K-a-l- "a m.i-t-t-y--I am sure Of the
two Us, but I've kind Of stuck on the
ma Uncle Hiram is a way up in
spelling, and I'd hate awfully to DO
wrong"
II can't find any such word, and 4
don't believe it's In the dictionary :"
'1.ook under the ks You'll and
it among the K.a-ps" ,
Mrs. Jones looked and hunted, then
she said, trlumphantly;
II told you SO. There isn't such a
word here. Take some other word
that means the same thing"
"But l can't think Of one"
II can. How would catastrophe,
do?"
But this isn't anything about CATS
it's concerning sheep"
"I'll look 1t up. Is 1t spelled with
or a k, Jeptha?"
"Whoever heard Of q cat being
spelled with k? Maria Pm ashamed
Of your ignorance, l really ann
But kitten is spelled with a kI
and it's a little cat Why, Jeptha,
here's calamity among the CO"
"Give 1t to me-" reared Jepths.
II always told you this book was full
OF mistakes Huml it's there, and I
s'pose It's the new-tangled way I've
spelled 1t with k all my life, and I
amt going to be made over now,
sheep or no Sheep" and he tore Uncle
Hiram's letter into fragments, while
Maria laughed softly in her sleeve. -
Free Press
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

and acquired beautiful estate In
that region. Dr. Webb is still
young man and started In life praC-
tically penniless. The cost Of the
structure which he proposes to erect
will be at least 81, 500, 900.
This palatial castle will cover very
nearly half an acre Of ground and
will be built of granite. There will
be numerous turrets, and the fortifl-
cation style of architecture will be
carried out in the upper part Of the
mammoth structure. Tapestries and
silks, nrosaics and woods from for
eign lands will be used regardless Of
expense in this mammoth country
home. 1t will be filled with curios
and bric-a-brac from many countries,
and the picture gallery will be en-
ricked by many old masters This
house will have 107 rooms Ii will
take three years to build 1t, Among
the other magnificent homes, either
contemplated or already in process of
erection, are those Of Cornelius Van
derbllt and Coils p. Huntingdon, on
Fifth avenue, New York, to cost
about million each; the Firth ave-
nue. home of Charles T, Yerkes, the
Chicago cable king; Mathematician
summer palace for HermSn Oelrichs
at Newport, and also magnificent
cottages at the same place for Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt and Ogden Goelet.
A single ceiling In Vanderbilt's New
York palace, painted by a French
artist, cost $50, 600.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
stub ENDS of Thourht.

The woman who loves herself NEST
can marry a man for his money and
be satisfied.
1t is not necessary for woman to
mark each year of her life with a
wrinkle.
Society is a lover of material
things.
That rich man is happiest who can
convert his dollars Into smiles.
Stupidity is as thick as it is long.
A merry heart doesn't need a brass
band.
Personal cleanliness is more desira-
BILE than riches
A full stomach maketh a fearless
heart.
1t is not proper for a man to think
Of himself first, any more than it is
to think of himself last.
Youth wears crown of to-mor-
rows. Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
AN ERA OF LUXURY.
Men Of Wealth Building MilliOn-DoIlaE
Mansions and Yachts.

Men Of Wealth Building MIlliOn-Dollar
Mansions and Yachts.
Despite Russell Sage's assertion
that the rich men Of New York are
being made poor by the stringency
in the money market, wealth is be-
ing lavishly spent just now for new
homes for men Of millions, as well as
for other Injuries. Half a dozen
pleasure yachts, costing $3.50, 900
each, have recently been launched
and the rich men OF to-day appear
to have entered on an era Of luxury
unparalleled in this or any other
country for centuries. 1t is in build
ing mansions and summer houses,
especially, that New York's men OF
wealth are striving to Guido one an
other.
The most remarkable Of these is
that under way In the Adirondacks
for w. Seward Webb, u relative by
marriage of the Vanderbilts, third
vice president of the New York
Central Railroad and principal stock
holder In the Wagner Palace Car
Company. DR.. Webb built the new
railroad through the Adirondacks
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
To Estimate the weight Of Iron.

A simple way Of determining the
weight of sheet iron without putting
it on the scales is thus described: at
has been found by experience that a
square foot Of iron plate one-eighth
of an inch thick weighed almost ex-
actly five pounds, and this forms a
basis for a very simple and easy rule.
AS a square foot Of iron one-eighth
of an inch thick weighs five pounds,
a square foot of One-fourth inch iron
will weigh ten pounds, and, there
fore, the area Of any sheet iron Tor
plate irony In square feet multiplied
by the thickness in one-eighths and
multiplied by five will give the APP
proximatc weight Of the piece"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

high at the back OF the neck
and tapering to very mar
row frill under the chin. This Is
done out OF regard to the comfort of
baby's neck. The other white cloaks
are respectively of corded silk, elder
down, bTeadcloth, satin, and there is
one soft crepe cloth lined with wool.
They are all deliciously soft, and
there is not one among them which
weighs IS heavy as the ordinary cloak
which Dc in the outfit of every work
a-day child. You could take them
all and roll them into a bundle, small
enoughto fit In lady's hand satchel,
And the bundle would be as soft as a
pillow of down. This is one of Mrs.
'Oleweland's hobbies. She believes
that baby should be kept warm iN
clouds Of soft, tleecy materials, with
nothing hard to hurt baby's skim,
and nothing rough to cruelty baby's
nerves. Wooden and soft silk take
the place of cambria and linen.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
Obsolete.

Only two issues of stamps were
ever declared obsolete by the United
States Government. They were the
issues of 1S47 and 1861. When the
civil war came the Postal Depart
ment had no means Of getting at the
postmasters in the seeded States and
making them return the large stock
of stamps which they had on hand.
The only way to prevent their use
was to put out another issue and de-
clare all the old stamps valueless.
This was done in 1861.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

perience in the affairs Of the commit
tee Of which heVis now the head, and
Ibis speeches have always been Rener-
ously applauded by kis Democratic
associates. Mr.. Sayers is a man Of
commanding appearance. His height
ia about five feet nine inches, and he
probably weighs $50 pounds. His
hair is dark and his eyes are brown,
and he is energetic and untiring. He
is native Of Mississippi and was
born at Grenada, Sept. 20, 1841.
WheA but 10 years Of age he accom-
panied his father on his removal to
Texas, where they settled In Bastrop.
Mr.. .Sagers was State Senator dur
ing the session Of 1873, and Lieuten-
ant Governor of Texas la 1879 and
1880. lie was first elected to Con-
gress In 1885.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
The stronpest nefhnoo

Against ill-health, debility and nervousness
is 10 promote digestion, activity of the liver
and regularity Of the bowels with the in
comparable Alternative and tonic, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, a medicine without a
drawback, safe and thorough, and having
the highest professional sanction. It pro-
notes an adequate secretion OF the gastric
juices that act as solvents OF the food, and
insures It's conversion into rich, nourish-
ing blood, which never fails TO honor the
drafts for strength made upon II by the
rest of the system. As laxative of the bow
els II is natural and gentle in operation
but at tho same time effective. By directing
the bile into its proper channel II removes
the many and harassing symptoms of liver
complaint. Heartburn, nausea, sick head
aches, nervousness, rheumatism, malaria and
kidney trouble are remedied by il.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02


THE devil runs from the man he
ca0't scare with a 6rery furnace or a
lions den.
LOVE Is the only thing that always
pays more than a hundred cents on
the dollar.
THERE is something the matter
with the Christian who becomes tired
of the Bible.
No DISASTER can come to the man
whose will has been swallowed up in
Gods will.
IT isn't ofSen people will leave the
church while the preacher is preach.
ing Christ.
THE right kind of a Chrlstian never
has TO apologize anywhere for being
religious
The man who makes God first in
everything always keeps the devil
behind him.
You can't always tell how big the
prayer meeting is by the size of the
church steeple
THBRE ia 10 use In praying for
HI9re faith, unless we arc willing "a
have more trialA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
A Jack Rabbit Epidemic.

Some sort of -blooded flend of
destiny has got among the jack rab-
bits on the West Side. They are
dying by thousands Of a disease
which cuts them down half dozen
in bunch. The only prayer of the
farmers is that the disease may con-
tinue to do its good work till not the
shadow Of long-eared scoundrel will
loom up against the western horizon.
Fresno Expositor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

born daughters
outfit erself
What II she is the
Presidents wife ?
Why shouldn't she
exercise the same
privilege that
every mother does,
and sew all her
sweet fancies and
all h er supreme
happiness into the
dainty little ward
robe9 Surely IL
love has a work
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
Time TO KIN or Some.

At the time of the Crimean war
the aggregate strength of the armies
of the great powers of Europe did
not exceed 100000 in round num-
beers. To-day it is more that 20,
900, 600
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

its very own, this is 1t. Baby Ruth's
outfit was made by New York
seamstress. Mrs, Cleveland was then
inexperienced and did not know what
baby required. But this baby has
had all the advantages Of Mrs. Cleve-
lands experience with Ruth, and has
enjoyed the benefit Of the fine mate
rails, such as flannels, wooden goods,
soft silks and the like, which have
been sent to Mrs. Cleveland to be
made up into baby clothes.
In this outfit there are outing
cloaks all white, and they are Of six
different materials. One is of fine
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

luis the style this year for the
summer girl to look penslve. II she
can Ret look en- her face suggesting
the thought that her cruel STEP
mother beats her at night for not
selling more matches every day, che
Ia strictly in it.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

W h / tie Il a mel,
lined with white
silk. 1t falls in
gathers from the
neck, and it has
very full sleeves,
which are finished
with a silk rume.
The neck Of the
cloak has q silk
ruflie around / t
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

!. Mrs. Figg: What on earth have you been
fighting with Jimmy Biggs forp Tommy;
Cause his mother called me a perfect little
gentleman,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Figg; Goodman ia dead. He has led q
most beautiful and correct life. Everybody
praises him. Fogg; But, confound him
he trumped my ace once when We were play
ing partners at whist
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Mother; Children, have you said your
prayersp lilly; Yes, mamma. "You were
very quick about It." ~ prayed one half
and Daisy the other half"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

]. S. PARKER, Fredonia, N. Y, says.
"Shall not call on you for the 500 reward,
for believe Halls Catarrh Cure will cure
any case of Catarrh. Was very bad" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 76c,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Madge; Don't you have any trouble keep
ing moths out Of your bathing suiti May;
No. SLOW do you keep itH' ION the lamp
as shade"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Jones; l am getting very much troubled
about these gold shipments, because I:
Never mind, old man. there'll probably be
some left in case you want to take the cure.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
Without caws : A dead crow.

Paterfamilias; Why did you kiss my
daughter against her will, sirp Jack: Well,
because don't you see-she changed her
mind when it was too late,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

"Frank never speaks Of them 10 me, but ]
know that he must have poor relatives"
"How did you discover itY' Sin his sleep he
keeps muttering something about o penny
aunty."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Ada; Are you going to sue him for breach
of promisep Elsie; No; my lawyer says
haven't any case. You see, Dick always
signed his letters "Without recourse"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Arc you buOyi Are you making money! lfSO, stick 70
III you are fortunate II yen are not then advice 10
chat you write At once % b. F. SOhnSon Co., Richmond
Va They can Shov yOu quichly how 70 enter upon pref
liable work.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Professor, How are the bivalves dividedI
Student; They amt divided at all. You
swallow 'em whole with little lemon juics
aud pepper sauce.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
THE NEW BABY's OUTFIT.

Something About tho Clothes OF tho Little
One at tho White House.
It will probably interest most
mothers to know that Mrs. Cleve-
and made almost all Of. her latest
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

~ hear friend Rudiger has got married to
an Italian lady" eyes, he went south to
save his lungs, and now he has lost his heart"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
HUMOR OF THE WEEK
BTORlES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

Many ODD, Curious, and Laughable Phases
Of Human Nature Graphically Portrayed
by Eminent Word Artists of Our Own Day
"A Budget of Fun.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

He; have called tonight to ask-to ask for
your hand. She; Well (silence while the
clock ticks), why don't your
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

B. +. ALLEN Co., 1856 Canal ST., New York,
are sole agents in the United Statos foi
Beecham's Pills. % cents box.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

~ the baby IL cutting rootns
Do sure and use that old and wsltrisd remedy, hnA
WmnLoW'A BoOyuHs svnvF for Children Teathins.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Teacher; You shouldn't say "Willy said
he done III" that isn't right. Tommy; Well
then, WHY'S lynn aboutit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Hsgeman's Oamphor leo with GlycOrlno.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

1 euro Dyspepsia and Constipation.
DR., Shops Restorative Nerve Pills sent free
with Medical Book 10 prove merit, for 20 stamp
Druggists Rho DIR. SHooP. Box w. Racine Wiz
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

"Why does she marry him on two months
acquaintance" "If she knew him longer
she would not marry him at ALL"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

"Excuse me-" said the naturalist as he
again impaled the unhappy beetle, "but you
are wandering from the point"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

When an express company says II ship
gold there seems to be plenty of men ready
TO carrobber ate II.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

BhilOh'a Consumption Cure
i sold on guarantee. II cures ynclpent Consumps
tSoh. IL "a the best Cough Cure. Meta. Scotia oi0A
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

During his first
term he was on
THE Committee
,On Naval AT
fairs, and dur
ing his second
term was APP
pointed a mem
Der of the Com
Imittee on APP
,Ipropri ations,
where he has
ser we'd ever
since. Conse-
o,n-41- h. L.
mot without ex-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

At basket picnic the greatest loss results
from the devouring element.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

THE women say there is one thing
the men can't do; they can't say good
bye gracefully.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Actress wonder what shall do this aea
son TO keep myself before the public, Sfstoi
Actress: Who don't you try actingp
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

"Alweys speak well of your neighbor." "
always do, although can assure you she 10
meanest woman in creation"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

"HansOm's Magic Corn Bnlve.w
Warranted 70 cure or money refunded. AJAX g0ul
druggist for IT, Price 10 oenti,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Watts; How did you come out In your 10
tie wrestle with the Chicago wheat markell
Potts. went after wool and got worsted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

She; Why did you give up your yacht
Victim Of Cordage; Oh, because ! couldn't
bear 10 look at the ropes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

Newsboy; Yere's yer extryi All about
there not bein' any train robberies yesterdayl
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
MIR. HoLMAN.s SUCCESSOR.

Personality of Chairman sayers of the
House Appropriations Committee.
Joseph D. Sayers, of Bastrop, Tex,
who succeeds Mr.. Holman as Chair
man Of the Appropriations Commit
tee of the House of Representatives,
now serving his fifth consecutive
term In the House, having been first
elected to the FortF4ninth Congress
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02

THE devil runs from the man he
ca0't scare with a 6rery furnace or a
1ionba dan
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-02
sprlnIslss of Spice.

No PEOPLE ever made any money
swapping grunts. Dallas News
IT is the deaf and dumb orator who
speaks feelingly, as 1t were. --Elmira
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-11-02
REMARKABLE RECORD.
Over Twelve Hundred Conven-
tions Held During the Fair.
THE AUXILIARY TO BE PRESERVED

Debate About Agricultural Implements
Occupies the Time of the National Com
mission-The Liberty Bell Goes Home
Tomorrow.
CHICAGO Oct. 30.-The Worlds con-
gress auxiliary to the Worlds Colum-
bian exposition was closed by President
Bonney, and with it ended the most re.
markable series of convocations ever
held. During the past six months 1 ,245
separate conventions have beon held un-
der the leadership of 210 different or
ganizations and nationalities. At the
closing session representatives from
many foreign countries addressed the
congress. Archbishop Ireland, for the
Catholic church, paid a glowing tribute
to the officers Of the congress for the
generous, liberal and Just spirit in which
the religions of the world had been dis
cussed on common platform. Steps
have been taken to secure an appropria-
tion from the federal government for
the publication of the proceedings.
copies of which are to be gratuitously
distributed in the libraries of the world.
The organization will be preserved
with President Bonney at its head and
Clarence E. Young as its secretary, for
the purpose of completing the work of
the congress and the organization of n
similar international congress If the
conference between the representatives
of different nations to be called deter
mines that the time is ripe for the of
ganization Of such an international con-
gress.
The debate about agricultural imple-
ments having the right to be examined
without field trials, as the rules of the
exposition provide. occupies the whole
time of the national commission. It is
the most interesting contested question
the commission has had in all its ses-
sions.
A meeting was had for the purpose of
continuing the fair next year, formal
talk was had and another meetiliN will
be held.
The famous Liberty bell will be taken
back to Philadelphia tomorrow. A
number Of prominent citizens of Phila-
delphia are here TO take part in the
ceremony.
The paid admissions to the fair yes
terday were 146,821.
Owing to the tragic death Of Mayor
Harrison the programme arranged for
the closing exercises was dispensed
with. All the invited guests assembled
in festival hall as previously intended.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. DIR.
John Henry BarrOws and appropri ate
resolutions were adopted. This even
ing salute will be fired and the United
States flag lowered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-11-02
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
The Body of an Alliance Young
Lady Found in a Pile of
Boards-A Post Mortem to be
Held.

Alliance Is stirred up over the mystic
rious death Of Miss Rebecca Mcdowell,
highly respected young lady, who has
been making her home win Thomas
Nixon, Miss McDoweIl's body was found
Sunday noon in pile of boards in a barn
back OF Nixon's residence. Miss Nc.
Dowell, who has been visiting relatives in
Iowa for several weeks, returned home
last Friday niant, 1t seems that sbe bad
quarrel with the Nixon family before
leaving, and when she raped at their
door Friday night they refused to admit
her. Nothing was seen of her until Suu-
day noon, when member of the family
going 10 the barn discovered her remains
She had been subject TO epilepsy, and
some of her friends believe that when she
sought shelter in the ba IN on Friday night
the agitation and grif she felt over rela.
tives' harshness brought on an attack and
death resulted. In her h. lpless condition
others believe she sucided because of the
ill-treAtment acccrhed her. She WAS y
social fAvorits, aud her denth has cree ted
big sensation. Coroner Copklin went
TO Alliance this afternoon where he will
make thorough investigation of the
case. He will hold a post mortem over
the remains.