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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

by a few men whose duty 1t is to sig
nal the approach OF vessels,
There is no lack of islands and
islets in what might be called the
Bahamlan archipelago, which stretch
es some 900 miles from San Domingo
nearly to Florida, The collection
comprises thirteen Islands, 66l keys,
2,3S7 reefs and cliffs, and 5000 islets,
The scenery In many of these Is most
picturesque, Perhaps the "Glass
Window" or Harbor IslanG, on the
northern edge Of the group, is one Of
the most striking natural sights in
the Bahamas, IL Is an arch ninety
feet above the level Of the sea, The
entire population Of the group is not
more than $4,000,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05
TOOK The cAR.

How Two Engllshmen Succeeded in Geti
ting Lower Berths.
There is a decision and energy
about Englishmen sometimes which
arouses admiration, says the Los An.
geles Herald. A case in point oc-
Cured on Monday. Two men, whose
clothes, monocles and accent forcibDy
announced their nationality, called
at the ticket Office of the SoutherD
Pacific Railroad and asked for two
lower berths on the train to San
Francisco.
"Ihey are all gone. You can have
uppers, though" was the response.
ooh, no; doncher know me friend
is beastly Ill, and he cahn't go unless
he has lower berth. lie must have
one, doncher know"
The agent was sorry, but as he
only had upper berths, he could do
nothing. Then the spokesman in
sisted on seeing Mr.. Crawley, and
that official again explained the alb.
sence Of any lower BERTH only to re-
ceive the, reply: Jaw, yes; but we
must have a lower, doncher know"
"All right, if you must, you must,
answered the official "They will
cost you just $3.50. We have an ex-
ira car here, and can put it in for you
at that figure, il upper bcrths are
not good enough"
Jaw! Yes, thanks awfully."
They paid the money, the empty
Pullman was coupled onto the train,
and the boys at the depot say that
before the cars left the Englshmen
had made the porter make up every
berth in the car, They said they had
paid for each of the sections and
they proposed to come as near as pos
sible to getting their moneys worth,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

entire surface of the coral island is
covered with every kind of bush,
tree and vine that nature can sustain,
Even on bare rocks, with here and
there a crevice in which is a little
earth, beautiful trees and flowers
flourish, In fact there is a species Of
plant, the "life-leaf," that defles ma.
lures laws. You can Gull a leaf Of
this plant, pin it to the wall and not
only will it remain vigorous, but lit
tie plants will sprout from its edges
and grow just as comfortably as
though they were planted in the
ground.
Nassau is the capital Of New Prov
idence and contains almost all the
population of the island. 1t is we'll
located town and exceedingly pictur-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

lieved in the value of his in
vention and felt convinced that if
he could only get line in operation
the telegraph would at once take a
foremost position as one Of the great
inventions of the age. He foresaw
that in few years the lines would
be extended and instantaneous COM
munication would be established be-
tween the cities of this country and
would extend over Europe, though
the wild dream of ocean cables never
entered his mind at that time. He
reasoned that his enterprise was a
proper one for Congress to aid and
finally, in 1887, he made his appeal
for an appropriation of $780, 900 to en-
able him to construct line and put
it in operation,
The application to Congress was
met with derision and jeers. One
Congressman moved that one-halr of
the sum asked for be appropriated
for experiments in mesmerism. Rep
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05
In THE EDENIC ISLES.
VERDANT OCEAN SPECKS WHERE
SUNSHINE LlNGERS.
The Coral Isles and Keys and Reefs that
Make Up tho Health Restoring Ia
hamas- Some Of Their Features-w Where
Columbus First Touched.


The Bahama Islands are noted as
a health resort, and their popularity
is increasing every year. Beautiful
islands they are, too, with a climate
bright and charming as perpetual
summer, and with a vegetation that
ravishes the eye and heart. The
islands may be called the first chap
ter in the modern civilization Of
America, for here Columbus first
touched and here he found that gen.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

EUROPE begins to fear that she is
losing her labOrers and will shortly
resort to some plan of keeping them
from coming to this country. This
is the most cheering news that we
have heard in some time, and will
save the United States the trouble Of
erecting barriers at the ports of entry
to keep out the labor that Europe
worries so much about losing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

esque. Darkies are everywhere In
every imaginable costume. They
stand in groups upon the streets;
they sit on the stoops of residences;
they laugh, chat, sing and steal;
they peddle the products of the island
from luxurious flowers to centipedes
and tarantulas; they fiirt and are
happy, but they never work. They
don't need to labor The climate is
warm and clothing little needed.
Food falls into their mouths, without
an effort on their part. They are
lotus eaters, too, and their lotus is
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

1t is reported, notes the Critic,
that a copy, in excellent condition, of
Poe's "Tamerlane" Q82O, one Of the
rarest books in the world, has recent
ly been discovered and is held at 81,
625. 1t is said to have been picked
up in a secondhand bookstore in Bos-
ton sixty years ago, and to have re-
manned in the possession of the pur-
chaser ever since.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

easily obtainable, and thus they spend
their lives in dreamy existence.
A curious sight in Nassau is Fort
Fincastle, which some have asserted
is a petrifled ship 1t looks like a
side wheel steamer built of stone and
the flagstaff resembles tho foremost
OF vessel. The fort is garrisoned
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

THE happy father Of twins in Liv.
erpool telegraphed to mis- brother at
Manchester as follows Immense
Joy; we've got twins. More later on. "
Spare Moments.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05

ONE Of the bellies Of Waterbury has
joined the Salvation army. This will
effectually wind up her Waterbury
social career.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05
HUMAN BONES REPLACED.
Delicate Operation Recently Performed
by "A FronCh Surgeon,

At The French Academic a very
delicate operation Of prothesIs was
recently performed, showing just
what could be accomplished in re-
placing portion Of the skeleton by
means of aseptic artificial pieces.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-07-05
THE FIRST TELEGRAM
SENT FROM WASHINGTON FIFTY
YEARS AGO.

Dlsheartening Trials Of inventor Morse
How He Secured the Aid of the Govern
ment- Fac-Simile of the First Message
Ever Transmitted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
EAST

Il. II. Murray of Lincoln visited friends
here last Saturday.
Hon. F. C. Partridge has been with his
mother here this week.
Miss Matte Tisdale is home from school
at Boston for the vacation.
GOodsell Speare is at work in Carey's
blacksmith shop in Middlebury.
Miss Minnie Bell of Boston spent a few
days visiting at S. G.. Tisdale's recently.
Nathan Decker has returned from the
Soldiers home at TOgus, Me-, and is
somewhat improved in health.
Needham post, G. A. r., and the men,
bers of the relief corps held a picnic at
Lake Dunmore on Friday last.
Mrs. Kenney spoke at the Epworth
league meeting at the Methodist church
on Sunday evening. The meetings are
quite interesting and are well attended.
There were no services by the Advents
last week, as most of the at
tended services at Salisbury. Elder Por'
ter and a gentleman from Michigan were
present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
County l1ews.
RRIpPoRT.

A. II. Bristol of Middlebury was in
town on Wednesday.
Henry Nichols lost IA valuable Jersey
from his dairy last week.
Rev. G.. A. Bradford and son of Ferris
burgh were in town last week.
Mrs. J. II. Sawyer of Washington, d.
c., is visiting at w. /. Wheeler's.
Mrs. j. Q. Hamilton is seriously i'll
and it is feared she will not recOyer
Prosper Elitharp. Esq, has returned
from Vergennes, where he had been for
some time with his son.
The Nichols cheese factory shipped
nearly 5000 pounds of cheese to the Bos-
ton market on Monday.
There is no change to note in the but
ter market, - cents being the going
price. Fresh eggs are selling at l3 cents
Il dozen.
NJ. L. Clapp of Northampton, Mass,
has recently been in town and purchased
of Messrs. Wilcox four carloads of
market steers.
Despite the threatening weather a large
congregation gathered at the Methodist
church last sunday evening to hear the
first Of the series of illustrated sermons
which are being preached there by the
pastor. The lights were so arranged as
to bring out with the best effect the
beautiful paintings which so clearly IL
Illustrated and enforced the thoughts ut
tered that the ''old story" seemed fresh
ard new. Judging from the %conversa-
ton overheard as the people were leav-
ing the church, those who desire seats
will have to be on hand early next Sun
day evening.
The celebration on the 18th was in ev-
cry way a success. From midnight
Tuesday, July 3, to the same hour of the
18th the streets %resOunded with blasts
from the small boys lirecrackers and
with fireworks and hurrahs from the
older patriots. As advertised. the
ball game between our nine and the Fer
risburgh team was called at a little past
| o'clock, and was warmly contested,
although our boys came out victorious
by a good lead. Both sides did some
good playing and the game was enjoyed
by the spectators. The Ferrisburgh
band gave us some good music during
the afternoon and evening. After the
ball game we listened to an address by
j. j. McGinitv of ShOreham that was
full of patriotic sentiments. \ foot race
followed the address, which added to the
excitement of the day. Music and fire
works was the programme for the even
ing's entertainment. The ladies sold ice
cream, strawberries, etc in the vestry.
\ large crowd from this and adjoining
towns was present both day and evening,
and all are united in saying that ouI
celebration was a grand success. The
receipts of the evening were SIP; the
net proceeds amount to $50.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
ORWELL.

Col. VIM. B. Wright was in Rutland
Monday.
j. II. Wood of Rutland spent Sunday
with his parents.
Mrs. Dewey of Fair Haven Is visiting
at Mrs. Z. l.. Warren's.
Chas, II. Heaton of Montpellcr was in
town a few days since visiting at ID.
j. Wallis.
Thomas II. Hack, who is ~aftending
Harvard college, Is home for the -ummer
vacation.
Miss jeanette Robinson of Fort Ed
ward, n. Y, is spending several weeks
with Mrs. Fred Bratt.
+. d. Griswold was in attendance at
the races last week in Rutland, as were
several others of our townspeople.
|. j. Vail, Jr., who has been attending
the school of Rev. George. w. Perry in
Rutland, is home for the summer vaca-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. II. Lewis have gone
as delegates to attend the annual conven-
ton of the Young Peoples society OF
Christian Endeavor to be held in Cleve-
land.
Mrs. Chas. ID. Wright of Fergus Falls,
Mimi. and son, who have been spending a
short time with Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ.
Wright, went to Boston Monday oil their
homeward journey.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
We

Mrs. Charles Tull, aged SO, died in Pam
kton. July 1. a husband survives her. I
Rev. Henry Hickok of Orange. y. j.,
is IA guest OF his daughter. Mrs. Henry
II. IlickOk.
O. j. Terriault, proprietor of the City
drug store, visited friends at Albany and
Troy July /.
Many from this section will take in the
Middlebury band excursion to Highgate
the 18th inst.
Farmers have had a discOuraging time
trying to make hay thus far in this vlcin-
ity, owing to frequent showers.
Nergennes people have taken pOsses-
sion of their cottages at the lake front
and are reporting considerable luck catch
ing fish.
William Whiteside and sol of Kearney,
n. j.. are guests at j. ID. Whiteside :, and
Eben Larnerd of Norwich, Conn, is at
Geo. W. Ross.
Officer Hoffman of White River juno
tlon brought Charles Ryan of that town
to the Reform school Tuesday for q mi
nor misdemeanor.
The City band, which has recently been
reorganized with \. ID. Nlttum as leader,
gave its first park concert on Wednesday
evening of this week.
Supt. Andrews of the Reform school
gave the inmates and the public general
ly a good show of fireworks July I. The
attendance was large.
w. p. Chamberlin, of the dry goods
syndicate of Chamberlin Il Co., is in
town making the plans for the alteration
and improvement OF the Booth corner
store. which the firm recently purchased.
Saturday, market day, prices were
about the same as the previous week.
Eggs, however, have taken an upward
turn, fetching from l3 TO II cents. But
ter sells for about Is cents; new pota-
toes, so cents.
The Vergennes Driving club are max.
ing the necessary preparations for two
days of races August - and %. The
purses amount to $500. DR.. W. knowl'
ton is the secretary. The entries viii
close August |.
Deputy Sheriff Middlebrook arrested
Nathan B. Way of Monkton Monday OF
the charge of bigamy. \ hearing wa:
had before Judge Roberts, who required
bonds of $500. The respondent not Civ
ing the necessary security for appearance
at county court, was taken to Middlebury
by Sheriff Middlebrook for safe keeping
The Volunteer Hose company captured
the first prize of 5000 at the Burlington
tournament July /, and a grand %iollitica
ton reception was given the company
Friday evening at City hall, after which
the entire fire department, y. j. McCuen
chief engineer, Il. c. Middlebrook ant
DIR. Knowlton, maTshals, headed by the
City band, paraded the streets with fire
works and torch accomplishments.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
CORNWALL
grain is rlpening fast.

Winter grain is rIpening fast.
ii. b. Thompson of Albion, n. Y, was
the guest of ". II. Matthews a few days
last week. He was travelling by bicycle
and was on his way to New Hampshire.
Miss Matte James is spending her va
cation with her parents in town.
Chas. O'Brien and his sister Miss Rena
of Nergennes were guests of MI. and
Mrs. +. \. Lee over Sunday.
The lecture given at the Congregations
al church Tuesday evening under the
auspices Of the Christian Endeavor soci-
ETY. by Ocomoto. a japanese student from
Union Theological seminary of New
York, was we'll attended and very inter
estlng throughout. 1t was illustrated by
a s%tereopticon showing views of the
country, people. houses, temples and
gods. The speaker also gave some of his
personal history. After listening to the
lecture we felt better acquainted with the
japanese people and their customs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13

John NJ. Stevens, who is with the
Smith 81 Anthony company of Boston,
Mass, arrived in Orwell on Saturday
last and will spend a few weeks vacation
with his parents, MIR. and Mrs. 5. l..
Stevens.
Linus w. Cuts left town on June Goth
in charge of two horses from his fathers
stables, Star Franklin and Daisy Frank
lin, for New York and sailed the first of
last week for Germany. lie goes in
company with II. II. Hamilton of Fair
Haven, who takes six head, making
eight young horses taken by the two
gentlemen. They expect to be If days
in crossing the water and Will be gone
six or eight weeks. We wish him a sue
cessful trip.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
SHOREHAM.

Walter Moore is home from Medfield
for the summer
Edwin Collins is at his grandfather's,
E. b. Douglas.
Mrs. Dewey of Fair Haven is visiting
her sister, Mrs. l.. ID. Larrabee.
Miss Gertrude Bingham, who has
been teaching school in Philadelphia, is
home.
Mrs. Martha Smith and infant daugh-
ter of Stowe are at her fathers, Frank
lin Waite.
Miss Maria Ward of New York is
spending the summer at her brothers,
Charles Ward.
y Mrs. Ellen Atwood, an old resident of
Richville, who died at Bristol. was buri-
ed at East Shoreham last Saturday.
Miss Nellie Nottingham has gone to
Buffalo. She is to attend the national
Christian EndeavOf convention at Cleve-
land.
Prof. John FIartican and bride of st.
Paul. Mimi, are in town. He will soon
60 to Glens Falls to teach in a summer
school.
Rev. VIM. Detling is absent on his
vacation. lie intends to be in Cleveland
during the natiOna Christian EDdeaVOr
meeting.
Mrs. C. n. North and Miss Bessie went
to Lake George Monday and are to spend
a few days at Fort Edward on their re-
turn.
The 1th was observed by a large
gathering of people on the common. The
principal attraction in the afternoon was
the ball game played by the Orwell and
Bridport teams, which resulted In a vic
tory for the Orwells. The game was fol-
lowed by bicycle races, foot races and
sack races. In the evening the crowd
witnessed the fireworks, and refresh-
meEts were served by the ladies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
WEST SALISBURY.

Frank Eggleston is still dangerously
sick.
Frank Trudo has taken f. G.. Dyer's
grass to cut.
Mrs. Geo. Dyer has returned and is
stopping with her son, VIM. E. Dyer.
Mrs. Samuel Pierce is on the sick list,
and Mrs. Locklin Wainwright is very
low.
The Ladies' Aid society had a very in
teresting meeting on Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. 5. j. Valley. -
= Emery Startling of Crown Point and
Miss Maud Swinton of East Salisbury
were married July 1 at M%iddlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
WEYBRIDGE.

Mrs. John Shaw has returned home,
Ray, sou of o. X. Britell, is danger
ously i'll.
viii Hall is erecting a nice large barn
on his home lot.
Mrs. Ayres is gradually failing. Miss
Addie Ayres appears to be better.
Dolan Mumblo was kicked by a
horse at r. l.. Shaw's Friday, but is bet
ter.
j.. S. Cole has put a fine piazza on his
dwelling and given the whole a coat of
paint.
S. p. Merrill and his mother returned
to their home at Martinsville, p. O., on
Monday.
Some from here will go on the band
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13

excursion from M%iddlebury, Friday, If 1t
Is pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hurlburt of Pioc-
tor have been at Col. Hurlbut's. Mrs.
Susie Martin is at the same place.
Miss Palmer and Miss Hattie Palmer
are home from college and school, The
latter is a graduate of the Middlebury
school.
A barn belonging to o. X. Britell and
standing some distance south of his resi-
dence was struck by lightning on Fri
day night and burnt. 1t was insured.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13
SALISBURY,

Miss Margaret Caswell of Ripton closed
a successful term of school in the village
June 30. The following pupils averaged
% per cent in all their studies Katie La
dam, Florence Ellis. Grace Holden, John
Lamorder, Dick Kelsey, Nina Lamorder,
Ethel Rickert, Edith Sawyer, Charles
Stowe, John Peck, Daisy Wainwright ;
above so per cent Fred Ellis. Carrie
Ladam. Eddie Ladam. Charles Conant,
Frank Swinton, Angie Rickert. The win
ners of first prizes were Fred Ellis and
Eddie Ladam.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-07-13

A number from this town attended
the grove meeting held at Long Point
July +.
Allan Gornall has returned from Taun-
ton, Mass, where he has been with
friends since April.
The post-office at the Boro has been
moved back to F. ii. Deans store, where
it was formerly kept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-01
Bed Covering and
DraDeries.

If we only had the room
to make the proper display
of this line we could fill a
very large floor with ease,
but we must do the best
we can, and the only way
we can make up for these
shortcomings Is to make
prices like you will find be-
| case White Bed Spreads. Worth 75c. Special
for Friday,
3@c.
Worth Use. Special for Friday.
3pc.
30 pair Full Size Red Wool Blankets. Worth
SH.98 Pair.
case Cotton filled Comforts, full size. Worth
'''''' ''F'' ''' oSc.
fects Regular I5c. quality. Special for Friday,
~"e oc. Yard.
Worth Coo. Special for Friday,
31c. Yard.
86-in Plain Scrim In white and ecru. for cur
tains and fancy work. Cheap at 25c. Special for
Friday,
I2Hc. Yard.
Chenille Portieres, deep dado and tassel fringe.
Worth $500 Special for Friday,
SH.oS Pair.
sh-yard length, 80 inches wide, in ecru and
white. These are nottingham Lace Curtains that
worth 81 90, that will he Friday,
0Sc.
Another show for the babies. a9c. Crib Blan-
kets. Friday,
I0C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-01

those present were Miss Annie Cans, MiSg
Lizzie Seton. Miss Maud Howell. Miss
Annie Guermiller, Miss Rosalin Seton.
Miss Laura Kimball, Miss Keer. Miss
Saidee Seton, Miss Blanche Howell. Miss
Marie Bean, Mrs. Luce, Miss Bean, Mr..
Davis, Mr.. Ralph Dayton, Mr.. Sprinkle.
Mr.. Frank Purcell. Mr.. Chas. Fisher, Mr..
Townley Mckee. Mr. II. Bean, Mr.. ]. Glenn
enta Anderson, Mr.. Frank Aver. Mr.. Chas.
=. smith Mr.. Henry Shultz, Mr.. Groves,
Mr.. Edward Bean, Mr. Henry Watkins,
Mr.. VIII Bean and Mr.. Clements.
The Misses Sincell gave another Of the
parties last night. Among those present
were the Misses A. Sincell, Havner, Dent,
q. Sincell, Cohen, Nynam, Kincell wasksy.
Seese, Pro- tor and Messrs. Smith, White.
Atkinson, Rider, Miller, Magruder, E.
Coumbs, Smart. w. Sincell, Nynam. A.
Sincell and Harlow.
The o. NJ c. Club had merry time at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fogls
last night. Games were the order of the
evening until IL o'clock, when the guests
adjourned to the dining room. Among the
guests were Mesdames Geo. Fogle and
Miller. the Misses Lula Reiser, A. Fogle A.
Krauskopf. L. Krauskopf, L. Moore. b.
Bunder, d. wassmann. c. White and NJ,
Buckly and Messrs. Boyer, Grimes, Moore,
Jellison, Chaplin, Barnes, Carroll, Birdeye.
Geo. Fogle and j. Fogle.
The Misses Katie and Imogene Bohrer
gave a Halloween party last night. Among
those present were Mrs. ]. W. Wrenn and
daughter and the Misses Rawlings, Hyam,
Walker and Bohrer and Messrs. Regan,
Walker, Hazard Gibbons Elmer, Cook,
Ward, Bright and Whaley.
Another Halloween party was given at
the residence of Mrs. ]. w. Cotter, s0s II
street northwest Among those present
were Mrs Grabel Mrs. Fitzgerald, the
Misses Dittrick, Barber, Faber, Voeshl
Hahn, Hartung, Schmidt, Fealy and Messrs.
Cotter Riemer Miller, Points, Howell
Jones, Loane, Lynch and Dittrick
Miss Josephine Partella Davis, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. ]. W. Davis, was married
last night TO Mr.. A. NJ. Elwell at st. PauPs
Church by Rev. DR.. Harling. There were
no bridesmaids, the maid of honor. Miss
Emma Davis, sister Of the bride, walking
alone. The groomsman was Mr.. Kendall
F. Hartman Of Baltimore. The ushers
were Messrs. f. W. White, +. l.. Nogt. f.
L. Ghisele and j. 5. Power. After the
wedding The guests were received at the
residence OF the brides parents, 9ol 2lst
street. The bridal couple left for New
York, where they will spend the honey
moon, after which they will reside In this