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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

The famous italian composer
Verdi, now nearly eighty years old,
has lately given to the world his
twenty-seventh opera Verdi began
life In a little town In the village OF
Roncola, In the commune Of Busseto.
His father kept the inn, and used to
leave his wife at homo spinning, and
taking charge of the Inn and the
little grocery store attached to It,
while he went to Busseto on foot,
and brought back on his shoulder
two baskets of provisions.
The child showed a great passion
for music from his babyhood. 1t was
in listening to the organ while he was
singing in the children choir in the
village church that he decided on his
vocation. When he was years old
he begged his father to let him take
music lessons, and his father put him
under the instruction Of the old viii
lage organist, Baistrocchi.
After three years study Verdi took
the place of his master as organist
His father sent him to school at Bus
seto, but he walked home on Sundays
and fete days to perform his duties as
organist
On one of these walks he met with
an accident that might have deprived
the world of a genius One Christ
mas morning before daybroak, he
started from Busseto to play at mass
at Roncola. Through the black dark
ness the child had no guide except
his knowledge of the path.
He wandered out Of his way lit
tie, and knowing nothing Of q ditch
that had been dug recently, he slipped
and fell in. The ditch was full Of
water Shivering with cold and
drenche1 with water he tried In vain
to climb out. fortunately a peasant
woman passed by Just as he was over
come with exhaustion, and helped the
poJr little musician out.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
Pointer for Whist Players.

An expert mathematician once set
himself the nice little sum of calcu-
lating the number of different ways
In which tlfty-two cards Of a pack
can be distributed among four play
ers, thirteen to each; taking every
possible combination and permuta-
tion.
1t would be no use to present the
answer here In long row Of figures,
for no one can realize to himself what
such numerical array really con-
veys; nor would IL be much better to
play with the words billions and tril-
lions, seeing that these are mere
words and nothing more to most of
us; but the following illustration is
more likely to be appreciated by the
ordinary reader:
If the entire population Of the
earth taken at one thousand million
of persons, were to deal the cards in
cessantly, day and night, for one hun
dred millions of years, at the rate of
a deal by each person a minute, they
would not have exhausted the one
hundred thousandth part Of the
number of essentially different ways
in which the cards can be so dis
tributed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

horror, which most African chiefs
have, Of allowing human body to be
carried from or through their terri
tory, Livingstone's heart was buried
under large Moulva tree, an illus
tration Of which we print, and Chi
tambo promised to keep the grass
cleared away In order to protect the
tree from the brush fires which an
nually sweep over the country and de-
stroy vegetation To reward Chi
tambo for his kindness the Royal
Geographical Society of London, in
1889, voted sum of money to buy
presents for him and these presents,
together with a bronze memorial
tablet, to be nailed in the tree meath
which the explorers heart Is buried,
were given to agents Of the society
to be taken to Lake BAngweolo. Re-
Gently, when, after much difficulty, the
agents reached Bangweolo they ascer-
tanned that Chitambo had oied. The
presents they gave to his successor,
who is faithfully caring for the spot
where the heart of Livingstone lies;
the tablet they religiously nailed on
the tree.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
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and painstaking study and observation Of the
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

newly washed clothes lying on the
grass. She led him out and shut the
gate, dropping the long wooden latch
into the catch with a sound that
could be heard. "There!" she said,
a know that is shut, and now I'll
watch and see." She sat down on
the doorstep and waited. Old Octa-
gon stood moment or two, then put
his head down and went to eating
the grass. Pretty soon he began to
look at the grass in the yard. Then
he walked to the gate, put his head
over it, reached the long wooden
latch, fumbled at it with his lips till
he raised it and the gate yielded to
his pressure and swung open, when
he walked in to eat of the nice grass
again. Then Della laughed aloud.
See called: "Mother Folger, Mother
Folger, | know now who opens the
gate. 1t is old Octagon himself. /
know / always took care to shut it
tight. "-Exchange.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
A Ruinous Loss.

Why is it that people in general are 30
prone to disregard loss Of strength, clearly
perceptble in bodily shrinkage, failure of
appetite, broken restp Incomprehensible but
true Sheer carelessness, an oyerweening
confidence in the power Of nature to recu-
perate-these are suggestible reasons. One
of the most observable signals of danger
thrown by distressed nature 10 waning
strength. An efficient tonic is the best safe
guard against impending peril Among the
oped and experience approved is Hostetters
Stomach Bitters, and II occupies the first
place. Digestion, renewed by this genial
stomachic, compensates for drain of vital
force, and regular action of the bowels and
tranquil condition Of the nerves, both insured
by It's use, cooperate in the complete resto-
ration of vigor. The Bitters remedies liver
and kidney troubles and malaria.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
Bites and Stlngs.

The stings Of insects are not usu-
ally serious, yet there have been
cases where severe cases Of poisoning
ensued even from mosquito bites.
They are painful enough, however,
and a knowledge Of simple and readily
available remedies is very desirable.
In all cases, whether Of mosquito
bites or the stings Of bees or hornets,
an immediate application Of cologne
water, ammonia or camphor will give
immediate relief, unless the sting re-
mains in the skin. In such q case,
the sting should be pulled out with
delicate forceps, or it can be re-
moved, though somewhat clumsily,
by the pressure of the two thumb
nails on opposite sides of it. The
presence of bees or a wasp's sting
in the wound is not dangerous, as has
been popularity supposed. 1t will,
however, greatly aggavate the sore
ness, and 1t generates offensive mat
ter, which is especially disagreeable.
The sting remaining in the wound is
easily discernable, as a black spot in
the center of inflammation. New
York Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
Two of Ryarts' Jokes.

1t may not be generally known
but ex-senator Bvarts Is the poSsessor
Of veritable fund of dry and ready
wit. He was given, in the prepara-
tion of his speeches and opinions, to
exceedingly long and involved,
though perfectly lucid sentences
This gave rise to more or less jocular
criticism on the part of the press.
Someone mentioned it to Evarts one
day. His eye twinkled as he says:
"Yes, l know there are two classes
Of people who are very much opposed
to long sentences; one is telegraph
operators and the other is criminals. "
When Queen Kapiolani visited
America a few years ago Senator
Evarts was one of the party on an
excursion up the Potomac River
given in her honor. An army officer
and he were giving her the history
of the various points Of interest
along the river The officer finally
pointed out bend in the river ahead
where Washington marched his
troops across the stream. But"
said the officer, "it is said you could
throw dollar across the river then.
The queen again expressed her
wonder, when Senator Evarts came to
her rescue. "You see madam, said
he, "the conditions are greatly
changed since Washington's time, A
dollar went a great deal farther in
those days than it does now"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Dwigginsonian system bank was
simply a concern with very little
capital besides its Office furniture and
a gilt sign, to which the public was
permitted to loan money without in
terest The banker took the money
and operated" with it in various
promising enterprises. Mr.. Dwig-
gins had several of these concerns in
full blast when the pinch In the
money market came. Mr.. Dwiggins
in launching his little crafts had
counted on smooth sailing and fair
skies all the way along, and conse-
quently was obliged to go dnder.
Mr.. Dwiggins is very smooth
looking man, as is shown by the ex-
cellent likeness here presented.
1t is interesting to note in this
connection that the family is of
French extraction and the name was
originally "De Virgins" "Dwig-
gins" suited the exigencies Of pioneer
days better and it became Dwiggins.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
rlm Wns a Knnwlnr Dnr.

Billy Campbell, Of Rockaway, is
the owner Of a very knowing dog
called Tim. Campbell had occasion
to take a train to Hamme's. Tim
went with him. The dog began to
doze on the train, and when his mas
ter alighted he was fast asleep. The
train started up and began to move
faster and faster, but Tim slept on.
When the train reached speed of
fifteen miles an hour the dog awoke.
He looked around, and, failing to
find his master, ran to the platform
of the car and perched on the lower
step, where he remained until the
train reached the trestle over Jamai-
ca Bay. He then gave a great leap,
clearing telegraph wires and landing
safely In the water He swan ashore
and started on a trot back to Ham
mel's Station, where he located Camp.
bell, who was just sending a message
over the wire to the trainmen to look
out for the dog.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Sir Boyle Roche was a fine, bluff,
soldier-like old gentleman, holding
some post at the viceregal court, sit
ting for a government borough, and
always voting faithfully for the "Cas-
tie. The debate one night was on
sinecures, which Curran had indig-
nantly denounced, and twitted by
one Of the opposite side on some per-
sonal inconsistency in the matter, he
replied, hotly; "Sir, am the guar
dian Of my own honor" To which
Sir Boyle neatly rejoined: "Then the
gentleman himself has got a very
pretty slnecure.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able TO cure in all It's
stages, and that is CatarTh. Hall's Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure known TO the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires q constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
tcrnally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
Stroying the foundation Of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature In doing It's
work The proprietors have so much faith
IN its curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that II fails 10
cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address, Y. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
tTy Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS.
THIS IS THEIR DEPARTMENT OF
THE PAPER.
Quaint Sayings and DOlngs of Little Ones
Gathered and Printed Here for Other
Little Folks TO Road.
Who Opened the Cater

"Delia, look at that horse again! I
do wish thee'd be more careful about
that gate" Mother Folger spoke In
the Quaker tongue, Della ran DOWN
stairs, saying; "Now, Mother Folger,
I'm sure shut that gate, / took
special pains to see 1t was latched. :"
"But there is the horse and not liv-
ing person has been out since thee
came in" answered Mother Bolger.
Della ran on through the kitchen
and into the yard where old Octagon
was feeding nearer and nearer to the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Thesnake will begin to move slowly
about till IL has brought its snout OPP
posite the rabbits muzzle. Then, in
an instant, 1t will seize the rabbits
head In It's mouth, simultaneously
coiling It's powerful body around it,
and crushing 1t to death at once,
The snake does not Immediately
uncoil It's folds, but continues for
time to hold its victim tightly en-
braced, sometimes rocking itself to
and fro. Then 1t slowly unwinds lis
huge body and once more takes the
rabbits head In its mouth and swa'-
lows IL.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

you have figure 2. Now fold it up
fan-like as in figure g. Gather it to-
gether in thumb and finger, and fold
it according to the oblique lines indi-
Gated in figure 4. The whole then
looks like figure 5, and it is through
this figure, following the dotted line,
that you must make your scissors cut.
Unfold the paper and you have the
little ladder seen in figure 6.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

A serpent will go for weeks, some
times for months, without feeding.
Then it may take three rabbits or
ducks, one after the other, at a sim
gle meal, and afterward become tor
pid while indigestion proceeds.
When, after period of fasting. it
gets disposed to eat, and if a rabbit
happens to be introduced into its
cage, it may plainly be seen that the
rabbits presence is quickly noticed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
THIS IS zIMRl pwlooINs.

A Very smooth-LOokinG Gentleman Ia tho
Ex-Napoleon of Banking.
If the unforeseen, which is always
upsetting the plans Of generals on
the fields Of battle and finance, had
not happened Zimrl Dwiggins would
row be in a fair way to become a
many times millionaire instead Of
sitting among the ruins Of his numer-
GUS banks with several ugly indict-
ments hanging over his head, Mr..
Dwiggins is a flnancier of the Napo
leonic order According to the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
Forelrn neans for the Hub.

Carrying Goals to Newcastle ought
to be an enterprising occupation
compared with the importation from
Australia to Boston Of full cargo Of
beans. Nevertheless, such an i'm
portatio9 has been made here the
last week. Boston Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

whether on pleasure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as
it acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms of sickness. For
sale in Soc and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
WHERE HIS HEART is BURIED
A Tablet Nailed to tho Tree Where Liv-
inRstOne Died.

A Tablet Nailed to tho Tree Where LiV-
ingstono Died.
In May, 1873, on the shores OF Lake
Bangweolo, Africa, Dr. Livingstone,
the famous explorer, died, and now,
thanks to the efforts Of the Royal
Geographical Society Of London, the
spot where the great man passed
away has been suitably marked.
Chitambo was the chief Of the viii
lage where the explorers life ended,
and he was very kind to the party at
tending Livingstone. He aided them
In many ways and consented to the
removal Of Livingstone's remains,
notwithstanding the superstitious
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

First Young Woman; Mabel is writing
for magazine. Second Young Woman
(iealous); Well, If she encloses the subscrip-
ton price, have no doubt that she will get
a
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

While laying aside your gay clothing dur
ing Lent, do not lay aside the mantle OF your
charity,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
To Make a Paper Ladder.

To make paper ladder is a very
pretty experiment and you can do it
easily If you follow these directions:
Figure l is the sheet Of paper, as long
and tall as the ladder you wish to
make. Fold it double lengthwise and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Bow-legged mon are frequently made the
target of arch remarks,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Wool Who was il advocated "throwing
physic to the dogsP Van Pelt Don't
remember the name; some one whose wife
had one likely.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Brooklyn's understanding burglar 10
doing q pane business When powder mag,
azine blows up II can, we suppose, be called
fash literature
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Where They Come From, -Footlytes; Why
don't you try TO write an original drama2
Scener: How can | ! do not know a sim
gle foreign language.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

"A tough fred at policeman yesterday
with heavy calibre revolver" Sand what
did the policeman do2 Did he arrest tho
toughr' mo. He arrestrd the bullet"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

81 won't lend you any 49," said Biones.
"You never paid the 30 cents you borrowed
month ago" III you let me have the W
replied Macer," 81 will pay you now"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

"What is the difference between klepto-
mania and stealing" "0h, say from $780,
600 TO 81 100000"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

A man may be considered lacking in hos.
pitality when he will not even entertain IN
idea.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Cure Dyspepsia and Constipation,
Or. Shoop's Restorative Nerve Pills sent free
with Medical Book 10 prove merit, for 20 stamp
Druggists,2 hc DIR, SHooP, Box W,Racine WIS
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

"What is the hardest part Of johe-writing,
Whittixr Punctuation. That's why 20
many jokes lack point"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
WHEN TRAVELLING,

Architecture is adapted to women for they
are born designers.
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II the BABY IL Cutting Teeth,
Be sure and use that old and welltried remedy Ma
HMsLoW's soorENG SYRUP for Children Teething.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

The editors waste basket is proof that b,
is always prepared for the worst.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

BEEcHAM's Pills cost only % ceAts box.
They are proyerbially known throughout tho
world TO be "woTth guinea box"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

"This is a regular skin game" remarked
the banana peel to the sprawling pedestrian.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
1a4s sgss W T,s ThOmps0ns Eye Wat6r,

"When does your vacation end" "Next
week. Then I'm going home to have good
rest"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
Month Of Marriages.

In all countries more marriages
take place in June than in any other
month.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

''Hanson's Magic Corn SRlve."
Warranted to cure, or money refunded. Ask your
druggist forit Price 25 cents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Georgia has a woman train dispatcher.
Every small boy knows of woman switch
tender.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
German
Syrup"

I simply state that.I am Druggist
and Postmaster here and am there
fore in position to judge. I have
tried many Cough Syrups but for
ten years past have found nothing
equal to Boschee's German Syrup.
l have given it to my baby for Group
with the most satisfactory results.
Every mother should have it. ], II.
HOBBS, Druggist and Postmaster,
Moffat, Texas. We present facts,
living facts, of to-day Boschee's
German Syrup gives strength to the
body. Take no substitute. e.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Jagson says the greatest evil within the
pail of civilization il beer,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20
RICHES Bird,

RICHES Bird.
One Of Riches birds had died,
And one had flown away,
And Richie's sister Nell had cried
Almost all one day.
In fact, they couldn't comfort her,
She felt so very sud,
For these little singing yellow birds
We're the sweetest things they had.
Said Richie, ~ will make bird,
And it shall fly sky high,
II you will only wipe your eyes
And promise not to cry.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

In every case Of Catarrh that seems
hopeless, you can depend upon Doctor
Sage's Catarrh Remedy for cure.
It's proprletors are 80 sure Of 1t that
they'll pay $500 cash for any incurablO
case. Sold by all druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

The Flour Mission.-To make good bread.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

Some Of the actresses do not draw, but all
of them paint.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

The short-haired woman must take her cue
from someone else when she needs one.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-20

The skirt-dancer's skirts may come high,
but she must have 'em.