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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-22
MnYs of Song Writers.


1t is interesting to notice in what
trivial circumstances many popular
songs have had their origin, for the
poet, however full his soul may be of
the spirit of poetry, needs a "provo-
cation; that is to say, he finds his
inspiration in circumstances which to
other people would be of very trifling
moment. 1t is a popularity of the
poetic mind that it is able to see the
poetic side of everything, Where the
ordinary mortal beholds only a COM
monplace and every day incident, the
poet sees an inspiration which he at
once proceeds to utilize.
No object could be imagined more
destitute Of attractiveness than an
old oaken bucket hanging in an old
well, and yet to this homely feature
of country life the world owes one of
its most dearly cherished songs. "The
Old Oaken Bucket" was written
about 1917 by Samuel Woodworth.
He was queer genius. With excel
lent opportunities for self-advance-
ment he failed to improve any
of them, and to the end
of his days, in spite of his
various attempts to found newspapers
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from first to last, over 10000 cop
les were sold, and even now, set to
religious words, it is In frequent use
at revivals.
Songs OF Sentiment.
OF songs of sentiment almost every
one Is due to some trlfllng incident
Thomas Noels song, "The Pauper's
Drive" in which the chorus is COM
posed of the lugubrious refrain RAT
tie His Bones Over the Stones" was
caused by the sight of funeral, in
which the hearSe was cart driven at
full speed by driver impatient to
get rid of his load. The "Old Sex
ton" was from the pen of Park Ben
jamin, who wrote it after casually
passing an English grave yard,
crowded with tombstones and monu-
ments. The old man who served the
church as sexton was digging agrave,
and, as he worked, his spade threw
up fragments of bones. The old man
was not a moralist, and even his
grewsome surroundings failed to prey
on his spirits, for while he worked he
crooned an old English dirty, The
scene made vivid impression on
Benjamin, who produced such song
as he imagined the old man ought to
have sung under such circumstances
But Benjamin was not different from
other song.writers, All have de-
scrlbed what they saw, not as it was,
but as they imagined it ought to be-.
OF course they made mistakes Of fact,
but that has not in the least inn
paired the value Of their writings,
for the world, when viewing a pic
ture, does not care whether it Is true
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no great degree Of haste in perform
ing their duty, chatting meanwhile
in the manner and dialect peculiar to
themselves. Finally one, deploring
his hard lot, said: Il wish l was
back with the old folks at home.
"Where was that?" asked another,
and the first rejoined, "Way down
upon the Suwanee river" The
novelty of the expressions caught the
quick ear of the poet He recognized
in them and the theme they suggested
an appropriate subject for a song, and
that evening when he reached his
destination wrote both words and
music. A chord was touched in the
human heart, the song was in
simultaneously successful. Over AGO.
900 copies were sold in the next few
years, and even now no song Of
"reminiscences is dearer to the public
than the familiar strains Of "Way
Down Upon the Suwanee River. J"
Every wanderer who remembers with
ANYTHING like affection those he has
left behind finds in this plaintive
melody wealth of suggestion equaled
only by that other song of home
written by man who never knew
what it was to have a home.
A somewhat more unusual incident
originated the famous song, Minute
Gun at Sea-" r. S. Sharpe, the
noted song writer Of England, was
once during an exceedingly tempest
uous winter visiting some friends at
Brighton. A severe storm came on
one evening during his stay, and
while the entire party were solacing
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themselves in the tap room Of The
Old Ship, an inn on the beach at this
now celebrated watering place, the
dull boom Of a cannon was heard.
All rushed to the windows, and by
the flashes of lightning they could
see a large ship stranded in the
ofilng. Busy preparations were at
once made to rescue the unfortunate
sailors, and while boats were being
launched the regular boom of the
cannon came across the waters tell
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ing of their deadly peril, Sharpe
saw in the incident an excellent sub
ject, and being for some cause unable
to go with the rescuing parties he
sat down in the deserted tap room
and wrote the song.
Sallie in Our Alley.
"Sallie in Our Alley" a song which
has been lately revived with marked
success, was the work of the equally
brilliant and unfortunate Henry
Carey. AS author, poet and drama
list he was successful, but Of his eX-
tensive and talented works the only
portion which has endured is this
one song. 1t was written as the out
come Of a days merrymaking. While
wandering one day in the outskirts
of London his attention was at
tracted by young workingman and
his sweetheart The young fellow
was evidently determined to make
the best of his holiday. He took the
girl to the various sights in the vicln-
ity, treated her to a boat ride, then
to a few minutes of the merry-go-
round, after which he escorted her to
a cheap lunch house and gave her
treat of bacon and onions, cakes and
ale. During the whole course of
their outing they were followed by
Carey, who was pleased with the sim
plicity Of the courtship. Returning
home, when the activity of the young
people proved too much for his en-
durance, he wrote the song, which
he shortly afterward published him
self, as no publisher could be induced
to touch it. 1t was greeted with a
storm of rldicule. All London rOared
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and magazines, he remained "a tramp
printer" Never content to stay in
one locality more than a few months
at time, he wandered from place to
place, living in desultory fashion,
but always cOntented and generally
happy. One hot day in the summer
of 1877 he left the office in New York
for the purpose of taking some re-
freshment, and went across the street
into a saloon frequented by his fellow
workmen and ordered brandy. 1t
was set out on the bar and he poured
a liberal bumper, slipped it, and
called out to an acquaintance, "Thcre
is no better drink than this In the
world" Eyes there is" rejoined the
other. what is it?" asked Wood
worth. "A draught from the old
oaken bucket that hung in the we'll
at home" was the reply. Woodwork
made no answer, but swallowed his
brandy, and setting down the glass,
went back to the printing Office and
sat down at desk reserved for the
use of printers. For an hour or two
he was closely employed, and then
calling to him the man who had
made the remark, he read to him the
now famous lines.
"Old Folks at Home"
A similar trivial incident inspired
the equally famous song, "Old Folks
at Home" Stephen Foster, the
author, was once passing through
Kentucky, and while the stage coach
was stopped at a wayside inn to per-
nit the horses to be changed, Foster
stood near, watching the operation
with some degree of interest. The
,louIrio, ,r,oro H. vI 1o,,, on1 nd n
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-22
Difficulties in the Way.

81 wonder If you will be as much
surprised as / was, the other day,
when / learned that women are only
partially eligible to benefit by an ae-
cident insurance policy?" asks cor
respondent at is true that a wom-
an may take out such policy; and
if she is killed outright in some kind
OF disaster her heirs may profit by III;
so long as the breath of life can be
kept in the body the woman herself
gets nothing. Two points are adj
yanced in explanation Of this course.
In the first place it is presumed that
accident insurance is only for people
who are deprived of the whole or a
part of their income because Of in
Jury received. and 1t is also presumed
that women are not self-supporting,
and that their income is not affected
if they are hurt. The second point
is this: Although there are more men
hurt in the aggregate than women,
women are more liable to lie hurt,
consequently the companies decline
to take what they consider, in their
theory, at least, heavy risks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-22
A DOGS CHARITY.
Remarkable Case of Hounds Friendly
Solicitude.

Remarkable Case OF n Hounds Friendly
SoliCitudc.
Late in the afternoon Of a raw day
In November, as a doctor alighted
from his carriage at the door OF his
stable, after long drive over FROST
bound roads, he was somewhat startled
by the sudden appearance OF hound,
which trottsd up to him without
ceremony rod, selling him by the
skirt Of his long driving coat, en-
1eavored to pull him in the direction
Of shed adjoining the stable. The
doctor demonstrated rather vlgOr-
OuslN whe. Jat the dog Immediately
released his hold, hut instead Of run
ming away reiterated In good order
towards the shed, whence he pres
emily Teappeared and tugged at the
coat as before
Having freed the horse from the
shafts OF his buggy, the doctor went
into the house for lantern; as he
came out the hound again approached
and repeated his previous perform
ances, This time, greatly to the
creatures delight the doctor fol-
lowed him into the shed; and there,
In u remote corner, stretched at full
length on his side, and evidently In a
condition OF exhaustion, lay what is
known as Il "coach dog"--a short
haired animal OF medium size, whose
Is thickly covered with small black
and white spots, !
BY the light Of the lantern the
doctor looked tho poor fellow over
carefully, and soon found the cause
OF his breakdown In torn and bleed
ing feet that made travel impossible.
Here was a charity case indeed and
to such appeals of charity the
physician Is ever ready to respond,
A comfortable bed of straw and o
good supper were quickly provided
for the sufferer His feet were then
cleansed, anointed with soothing
ointment and wrapped in bandages,
the hound looking on meanwhile
with every manifestation of interest
and pleasure. lie was invited by the
hospital doctor to spend the night
with his canine friend, but he de-
clined the invitation, Having seen
his companion properly cared for he
hurried away as II on important bust
ness but when the doctor went to
the stable next morning lie found the
faithful creature at the stable door
waiting for admission.
When he was permitted TO enter,
he went straight to the patient and
l wish could report word for word
what passed between the two ]
have no doubt the hound inquired
into his friends condition, congratu'
lated him on having found an asylum
In his extremity and, In reply to OK
presslons OF gratitude and obligation,
protested that he had done no more
than any self-respecting dog would
do under the same circumstances
He remained about the stable fOI
haitian hour and then left -Ou
Animal Friends.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-22
Clerlonl presence OF Mind.

An English paper tells good story
OF clerical presence of mind. A
curate who had entered the pulpit
provided with one Of the late Rev.
Charles Bradley's most recent homi-
lies was for a moment horror struck
by the sight Of the Rev. Charles
Bradley himself in a pew beneath
him. Immediately, however, he re-
covered enough self-possesSion to be
able to say: 1.-THE beautiful sermon
I'm about to preach is by the Rev.
Charles Bradley who I'm glad to see
In good health among us assembled
here"
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wit, and Dennis, after hearing the
song for the first time, registered
VOW, to use his own language, ito
bate the head off of Lover for max
ing sport of him. He never carried
out his intention, however for friends
succeeded in dissuading him from his
warllke intentions before he could
carry them into execution, but he
never quite forgave the author for
during the remainder of his army
life, which lasted twenty years, Den
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-22

last day of his liberty in strutting up
and down the streets of Dublin, the
admired of all behOlders. Lover saw
him, and amused at his innocent
self-conceit went home and wrote
the song. Full of fun as it IS, ITS
innocent sarcasm was far from being
appreciated by the subject of Levers
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For a Rainy Day.

He lived in the suburbs, and had
not provided himself with an UNI
brella AS he stepped from the dc.
DOT into the street he perceived be-
fore him person whom he took for
an acquaintance, and who had fine
new umbrella hoisted over his head.
Running up to him, therefore, he
clapped him on the shoulder, saying
as he did so by way Of a jokel "I'Il
take that umbrella, II you please"
The individual thus addressed looked
round and disclosed perfect
stranger, but before the other could
apologize, he said hurriedly Oh, it's
yours, is 1t? Well, l didn't know
that. Here, you can have IT," and
broke away, leaving the article In the
hands OF the first party to the con-
versation. This narrative which Is
strictly true, affords a valuable hint
to persons who may be caught out
without protection from the rain. =
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-22

Walter Kittredge, who, in 1852, was
drafted into the army. While max
ing preparations to go to the front he
sat down on the eve Of leaving his
homeland wrote the song. Its sue
cess was enormous. Publishers could
not get out editions fast enough to
satisfy the demand 1t is said that,
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of the neighboring mountain towns, and
you will find every condition to meet
your fancies, and satisfy your most ex-
allied ambition, and DO received with Q
most hospitablo western welcome.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-22
San Francisco,s Mldwinter Falr

San F'ranclscO's MluWInter FAIR
will be one of the attractions on the Pacific
Coast during the coming winter. It will DO
held from January LIST to June Both, 1894, and
might be aptly termed the Worlds Fair in
miniature.
1t will equal if not surpass the great Cen
tennial.
The Union Pacific is offering unusually
low round trip rates to all California points
and Portland, Ore.
Send two cents for our California Sights
and Scenes. Z. L. LoMAx,
Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent,
Omaha, Neb.
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SOME POPULAR SONGS.
THE TRIVIAL INCIDENTS THAT
CALLED THEM FORTH.

Circumstances Under Which Many Fa-
NOUS Airs Have Been Written - "The
old Oaken Bucket" and "Swaneo River"
--Inspiring Songs of the War.
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WHEN friends abuse you "behlnd
your back" do not grieve too much.
They do not mean all they say They
will smile as usual when they meet
You.
"Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers"
The Midwinter International Exposition
will be held in San Francisco beginning on
January list, 1891, and continuing six
months.
The climatic feature, the commercial situ-
alton of San Francisco, the fact that the city
is the natural distributor of the products Of
the greatest agricultural state in the Union,
the character of its surrounding population,
engaged in pursuits more diversified than
those of any other section of the United
States or the World, embracing min
ing, cattle raising, fancy stock breeding,
wool growing, manufacturing, agriculture
in all its branches and fishing, ought to in
sure great success for this enterprise.
Greatly reduced rates TO all California
points and to Portland Ore, via the Union
Pacific. For full particulars regarding rates
call on or address any ticket agent, or
e. L. LoMAx,
Gen'l Pass and Ticket Agent,
Ou,oha MaR,
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"WAs it a specialist you went to to
have your lungs examined" Il don't
think so. He couldn't find anything
wrong with them. Life.
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LARGE GAME.

This paradise Of the sportsman" as
it is very appropriately termed, com.
prises the great peaks and valleys, for.
ests, streams and lakes OF Routt, Grand
and Garfield counties. This is the IA
vored region for elk, deer, antelope,
rabbits, duck, geese, prairie chickens,
grouse, quail and other varieties OF
the feathery and woolly tribes, includi-
ing the wolf, mountain lion and
bear, the latter sometimes frightening
the interest of days sport by becom-
ing the hunters Of men, thus reversing,
temporarily, the order Of things.
The streams and lakes of the lowlands
throughout the state swarm with duck
and geese in their season. 1t is only
necessary to find the valley of stream
to insure good duck shooting.
To enjoy this superb sport so to this
and Of wonders, obtain an outfit at any
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-04-14
s-=- .- A NOVEL PUDDING.
Its Basis is Brown Bread and It Should E
 Very Palatable.

very EaiataDLG.
 The English were first to see the pos abilities of brown bread used as a favoring for ice cream, and the vogue which the dish enjoyed after reaching America proved that its right to be was well established.
 A brown bread pudding combined with eranberries is another dish that is more familiar to English cooks than to ours. It is made by mixing six ounces of brown bread crumbs with three ounces of powdered sugar To these must be added the yolks of three eggs, quarter pint of stiffiy-whipped cream little grated lemon rind, pinch of powdered cinnamon, and the beaten whites of the eggs.
 Put a pound of cran berries in sauce pan with a little sugar and half cup of water, and stew until tender But ter pudding dish, stew it with some brown bread crumbs and put about a fourth of the pudding mixture in it; then place in layer of the cranberries and so on till the dish is full Sprinkle few grated crumbs over the top Bake for an hour,
 Simmer the remainder of the cran- berries till the juice gets thick, and use as sauce to eat with the hot pudding - N Y Times.
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PINE BLUEF, HRkRNSHS.

yOu have done, because they started something in their own thoughts which they long to be delivered of Meantime they are so far from regard ing what passes that their imagina- tions are wholly turned upon what they have in reserve, for fear it would slip out of their memory; and thus they confne their invention, which might otherwise range over a hundred things full as good and that might be much more naturally introduced.
 Another fault which keen observer discourses on is the power, which wom- en seem to have lost, of knowing how to keep still. This does not apply, she says, to our tongues, but to other DOT. tions of our body that apparently never rest. Repose of manner is pos, sessed by so very few that when it is recognized it appears to be the one most desirable element in the feminine makeup.
 Watch a woman anywhere-on the street in the ears at the theater or in the dancing room-is she not continu- ally spending some of her nervous force in the movement of her hands or her feet2 Isn't she constantly smooth ing a stray lock, pushing in hairpin, fussing with fan or impatiently tap ping her foot? It is a wonder that the small bit of linen and lace that does duty for a handkerchief is not torn to shreds, for it is done up into a ball, is folded and unfolded, is held between the teeth or is gripped tightly within the shelter of huff.
 We are a bundle of nerves and we show our weaknesses in the most every day trivial happenings Grace can never be ours until we understand that there is no beauty in fdgeting. When we can get our nerves so we'll under control that we will not bite our lips, clinch our hands or tap our feet when worried or annoyed, the first great step will have been taken and the rest will come easy. If you do not wish to grow old before your time watch these symptoms and nip them in the bud di- rectIV they appear Detroit Free preSS
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AN AUTHORS RETREAT.
The Art of Living Simply Put Into Practi--
 cal Operation.


 cal Operation.
 Some two years ago a pretty writer resolved to give up the temptations of a big city and betale herself to the up- per part of the state and build there a home. By the savings of a few hun dred dollars and the assistance of a brother plot of ground was secured and comfortable house of five rooms was built, all on the same floor. As you approached the house large tree seemed to lean for support against the roof of the piazza, and gave to that out of-door place it's ample shade. By the way of small square hall the parlor was reached, while opposite was the breakfast room, with it's miniature but lerss pantry, quite large enough for a single inmate
 The bedrooms, although small, were charmingly furnished in old mahogany, and the smaller of the two was the au, thor's sanetum Three steps down from the dining-room was the kitchen, which had for its contents numerous sauce pans, pails, broilers, all the parapher- nalia by which good meal could be served while the broad windows al lowed the suns rays to flood the floor at all seasons of the year. Stairs and halls were ignominiously discarded, but the windows of the house lent pict- uresque charm on all sides The house itself was quite distance from the viii lage, and was in lonely out-o the way spot, yet reached by the trades people in regular rotation each morn ing
 Miss C., being the daughter of an army officer inherited the bravery of 1 her good father, and the loneliness of the situation impressed her not, the only defense of the little castle being two dirlSs. which hung in close proxim- ity near the bed on which she slept. These weapons, the owner declared, could be etfectually nsed in case of an intruder
 On table in the breakfast-room a book of debit and credit could, be showE to the visitor or friend, if one cared to see this methodical system of house. keeping by which one person could live in simple and comfortable way for one hundred and fifty dollars a year, the proof positive lying in the items which she showed with pride in her daily ledger. In this haven of rest she i pursued her literary labors, and reaped the benefit of that quiet and repose which shone as bright color from her sweet face.-Harper's Bazar
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Doom of the PettIcoated Lamp.

The lamp with the paper petticoat is doomed The newcomer is made of cut crystal, pedestal, oil we'll and globe
 It is Vendome, the height varying with the length of the purse, a thing of beauty by day and jewel by nigh t.
 Pedestal lamps, of Dresden and French china, are graceful and very orna- mental. The globes are usually opaque glass with gold decorations. Twenty five dollars is the price of the cheapest china while the cut crystal lamps are TT 1loer eaI dininoads -s>3t Louis Ropub.