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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
A Nemesis of Two Centuries Ago

N NVuipoiS Va ANV Nohu"A'S' t@tFNe
About forty miles above Buenos
Ayres there is large green island In
the La Plata, which In colonial days
was the horse ranch Of some wealthy
nabob. The animals finally became
so numerous that there was not
grass enough TO feed them properly,
and as there was no demand for their
export the owner determined to re-
duce their number In a most barbaT-
GUS way--viz; by setting the grass
on IRE during the dry season. The
result of this method OF reducing
stock was d little more complete than
he anticipated, and every horse ON
the island WAS burned to death, ex-.
cebt The few that ran into the
mighty river which hemmed them
In ana were dlQyped. AfteryqEd
the stencil was so unbearable that for
many weeks navigation on the La
Plata was almost entirely suspended.
After while, when the grass grew
up again, the owner bought new
horses and attempted to start afresh.
But they all died soon Of q strange
disease never heard Of before He
tried it again and again, always with
the same result, for, singularly
enough, every horse that has been
placed on that Island since That
wicked conhagration has died from
the same mysterious disease. To this
day. nearly two centuries later, not
q colt has ever ,een foalded there,
and although various breeds Of stock
have been tried, In a few weeks not
one of them Is left alive. Then
superstltlous terror seized the people
IA sort lof nightmare, maybe--and
for sixty years or so nobody set foot
upon the accused island, Nowadays
IL Is used as a cattle farm, for horned
cattle are not subject to the mysterl-
Gus malady; but there are no horses
there. Fannie b. Ward.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
LnnohnII for the Girls.

After the handball contests the
girls turned their attention to the
unique game Of langball There are
Two teams. The team that are out
are stationed around the floor where
bases are located.
The batter hangs by the hands
from flying rings. A football is
pitched In at a distance of about FIVE
PAGES. The batter kicks IL and then
starts to run around the bases The
girls bunt with their feet very scien-
tilcally. Not all OF them can bunt,
but none want the bunt abolished.
Recently the Academies won by o
to 0. Miss Brooks Of the victorious
team made home run, and Miss
Houghton stole second in great shape.
Miss Flagler the agile and efficient
assistant to Or. Petit, made a three
base hit but was put out on the way
home by being hit by the ball-tha
way a put-out is effected. Brooklyn
Standard Union.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
NOT PLAYED OUT.
Nor VIII BE In Our Time Nor in Our Chill
drens.


The business of breeding pedigreed
stock is not ''played out" neither
will 1t be within the next century.
AS it has been for more than a hun
dred years past so it will be for more
than hundred years to come; the
man who has an established reputa-
tion for breeding horses or cattle or
sheep or swine of any particular sort
than the general average will find
other people resorting to him for
breeding stock and he can always
ell at little above ordinary prices
People are not now paying and
perhaps never will again pay $40, 900
for ShorthOTn COW, but the man
who produces better beef cattle than
any one else will always find people
ready to buy his bull calves at good
price. Go in with the best founda-
tion stock you can obtain, depending
upon the meritathat you can show
rather than what history or tradition
gives to your breed; breed with care;
breed with brains; learn how to feed
and breed and train and handle so as
to develop the most desirable quail
ties; conduct the business economi--
cally; sell your surplus at what 1T
will bring when it is ready for the
best market; keep breeding up; re-
tain so far as you are able the very
best for your own breeding opera
tions; aim at establishing uniform
lty in your herd or flock; study the
science and art Of coupling so as to
produce desired results; learn how to
feed and handle so as to develop the
best points of what you breed and
you are on a sure firm, solid ground
on a road that, while it may not
lead to sudden opulenCe, is the Kings
Highway to sure prosperity Breed
erS' Gazette.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
A Story OF Glndstono.

Mr. Gladstone, as a rule, is the
model Of punctualltY at time
both as a host and a guest. Last
summer, however, while staying at
the house OF one of his wealthlest
supporters recently made Baronet,
In the neighbOrhood Of Norwich, Mr..
Gladstone did for once keep both the
host and the other guests waiting in
the dining-room ror several minutes
after the servant had announced din
ner. AT last the Premier entered
the room, smiling and rubbing his
hands benevolentlY Looking all
around he inquired In his most genial
tones: "Are we all mustered?" AS
the host happened to have accumu-
lated large fortune by the manufac.
ture Of mustard those present were
for moment inclined to unjustly
suspect our revered Premier of per-
petratlng a pun at his entertainers
expense. London Court Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03

" On the other side Of the board is a
list Of the fourteen champions, all
from the different countries, whom
Morphy had defeated. In every de-
tail the set is finished as finely as
possible, the figures being chased I'M
der microscope. 1t was made by a
New York firm Of silversmiths and
cost $1,000. 1t was presented to
Morphy fresh from his European tri-
umphs, in the chapel of the aUniver-
sity Of the City Of New York, John
Van Buren,, son Of the President
making the presentation speech. Az
ter Morphy's death it was sold with
his effects in New Orleans, and so
came back to this CITY,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
The Storage Battery.

1t Is maintained very stoutly by
EXPERT electricians that the storage
battery is, after all, success for
commercial work; that the new pro-
cesses for manufacturing them have
cheapened their cost, and that In
train lighting they are especially eff
Gent and economical. 1t is estimated
that S85 per horse power Is the an
nual cost Of the accumulation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
Rice.

Rice was known in China $500
years before Christ. 1t is not men
toned in the Bible, but it is referred
to in the Talmud. 1t was known in
Syria 400 years before Christ, and
was first introduced into Italy In
146s, and into the Carolinas In 100.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
Rev. pIiuk PUNK ON surprises,

Dere are many thousands OBJ people
in de world to-day deah breddern, who
imagine dat dey hab earned a pass tC
hebben, an expeck front seat. too
who will be mighty well surprised wen
dey die to find dat dey had escaped
goin' to hell jes' by de skin oh dere
teeth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
The ono OrIginal en-.


When one hears Of a Washington
bride who has to find shelving for
thirteen dozen Of decorated china
plates and thirty.three bon.bon
dishes, one wishes for a little more
originality on the part OF givers. A
check is always original. Needle.
work is coming in as bridal gifts;
house and table linen in carved chests
nothing could be more welcome.
But even this should not be overdone
1t is barely possible to have too many
doylies and table conters, luxurious
and gratifying as these dainty bits of
napery are. A French countrecently
presented TO his bride not only an
heirloom lace handkerchief, but a
beautiful bedspread in finest cambria
and costly lace. In the middle of
the spread was embroidered the family
coat OF arms. Now a counterpane Of
the sort worked by the brides young
friends would be a treasure, indeed,
and would last, as only linen cambria
does last, for a lifetime, -Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-12-29
Ant Oi2G

H. s. DrTLil
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-12-29
ST. PAUL & DULUTH r. i.
c. st, P. NJ, & Q. TEE CARD.

GEO. Il. SMITH. Ticket Agent
The evening world., 1894-04-30
FOUND OAPOT OF COINS.
Workrnen in an Excavation
Scramble for Treasure.
The Foreman Says There We're I so
Rare Pieces Of Money.
Discovered at 1870 Cedar Street by
Tony Cadmore.

p.on,. a,orr Ceaar s,r.o. ,,r. ,,o,a,,
eop'e aio"s eeua' '''e.' "a,e ''ous"'
Tor twenty-five years that there was
something OF unusual interest in the
tumh,..dou, f,.,,a hu,la,r. L,ou, 40
49," s,,' a,,,, ZOO N" 90
the Sheineiu Hotel at ios' ana When Con-
tractor John Petit commenced tearing 1t
down preparatorv To building an addition
=, 49, ,r,ia..,, r,a. ,t
W 'he Enectrie EAchahse 'he res'ueh's Oh
the neighborhood were on the tiptoe OF
excitement.
r, r r, -,
FOREMAN lony taunore had charge
OF the work and was warned to look out
for mysteries. 30 he saws he was not
,,o,, -, .,,,.,,,,,,,. -, -. - ,I
very ihuch surpriseu wheh ne ran MS
pick into kettle full of coin and turned
about $50 pieces OF silver and conner
money into the mud
The find was made one day last week
when the excavation was down nine
feet. and Cadmore ia therefore, Inclined
to believe the Kettle was hurled Years
ago, while that part of the city was in
process of beinr filled in He at once
thought Of a story he had heard that a
Spanish miser lived there a century ago.
but before he had time for any media,
tion a score of Italian workmen made a
dive towards the not OF money. still
partly buried in black mud. and for a
The evening world., 1894-04-30
SUPT. W|SHART SUBPGNAED.
Police Commissioners Want to
Know Who MRS. Jones" Is.
Capt. Slevin's Trial Resumed-Zella
NicolaMs an lntcrrupter.

The trial of Police Capt. Sevin, Of
the Oak street station, on charges pre-,
ferred by Police Commissioner Mac
Lean, of having failed to suppress dis
orderly houses at 70 and 80 James street
8 James slip and 40 l-2 Cherry street
was resumed before the Commissioners
to-day.
The trial was begun Friday. The only
witnesses for the complainant were Will
lam l.. Sawyer and John Edward Thomp-
son, private detectives in the employ of
Dr. Parkhursts Society for the Preven-
ton of Vice.
Both gave damaging testimony against
Capt Slevin, They detailed minutely re-
peated visits to the places named. told of
by women.
Lawyer Howe. who appeared for Capt.
SieVin, subjected the witnesses to most
vigorous and severe cross examination,
testimony.
The, detectives denied they were EN-
ployed by the farkhmrst SOCIETY in these
gagged by supt. Wlshart, they said to
get evidence for "A Mrs. Jones, who,
they We're Informed, paid their expenses
and wages through Mr.. Wishart
Mr.. Howe, 1t Is understood. will en-
deavor to learn to-day who the mysteri-
Gus Mrs. Jones Is who has manifested
so much interest in the affairs of Capt.
Slevin's precinct.
There, is little doubt that woman is
really behind the prosecution of the
case, which fact lends added interest To
the trial
A subpoena was issued this morning
for Supt. Wlshart, of the Purkhurst
Society, to try To find who the mysteri-
Gus Mrs. Jones" Is.
1t was learned to-day that Zclla NiCo-
laus was the cause of the trial being
interrupted Saturday. She called nj
Police Headquarters and sent note In
to Mr. Howe asking for nv" minutes
conversation.
Last night the fair complainant
against George Gould called at the res
idence OF Abe Hummell and had talk
with him, the nature of which could
not he learned to-day
The evening world., 1894-04-30
CLUB FOR HORSEMEN.
Mccormack Villa to Be Secured
for a Rendezvous.
A Meeting for Organization Will Be
Held Tonight.
Many Well Known Riders and
Drivers in the Movement.

Steps are being taken for the organiza-
tion Of new riding and driving club, to
be called the Suburban Club.
Some of the best-known horsemen in
the city are in the movement. and a
meeting is to be held at the Plaza Hotel
tonight to complete plans.
The scheme is set forth In a circular
which is as follows:
"As q rendezvous for those who drive
and ride 1t 10 proposed to obtain a place
temporarily by leasing the Mccormack
villa, Fort Washington avnue and One
Hundred and Seventy-third street, with
a view to the eventual proprietary ac-
QUESTION OF permanent clubhouse and
grounds.
"A general meeting, which you are
invited to attend. will be held at the
Plaza Hotel at $50 p. NJ, Monday, April
80. at which report will be made as
to what has been done and officers
will be elected.
The initiation fee will be s25 and the
annual dues $25.
Please send answers to Capt. John H.
Coster, 173 Fifth avenue, New York.
The circular is signed by the Com
mittee on Organization. composed of }.
q. x: Lawrence, James II. Beekman,
David Bonner. Philip Phoenix. De-
eourcey Forbes. A.. Newbold Morris,
Fred A. Hammond, 8. A. Schermerhorn,
j. d. Houston and Lawrence Kip.
The evening world., 1894-04-30
he Worlds New Uptown Office junction Broadway and Sixth Avenue at s.
SUGAR AGAIN IN DEMAND.
Big Business Done Attended with
Some Excitement.

Some Excitement.
The week opened with a quiet condi-
ton of affairs at the Stock Exchange
outside OF Sugar. The activity in this
stock. however more than made up for
the dulness In the general list.
Advices from Washington that the
Sugar Trust would receive increased
protection led to an active demand for
the shares. and at the opening sales
were made simultaneously at 1o5 1-2 up
to 106 against 104 1-2 at the close on Sat
urday.
The shorts were considerably alarmed.
and in their haste to cover bid the
price up on themselves to LOG 1-2.
The rise was taken advantage of by the
bulls to get rid Of block Of long"
stock, and a reaction to l04 3-4 a 105 en-
sued.
The dealings were attended with con-
siderable excitement and in the first
hour no less than 5000 shares changed
hands.
For time the railway list held firm,
but the bears afterwards made a drive
at the Changers, and the whole list de-
clined. American Tobacco falling l, to
81: Canadian Pacific 5-S, to 81; Burling-
ton & Quincy is, to II 7-S; Chicago Gas
1-2, to 62 7-S; Rock Island 1-2. to 6S 5-S;
Denver & Rio Grande preferred 1-2. to
5-S, to 40 7-S, and Omaha 7-S, to 3S 1-8.
The steamship LaBourgogne, which ar
rived from Havre yesterday brought
1000 francs gold consigned to Heidel
bach, Ickelheimer & Co., and 500, 625
francs gold consigned to order.
The evening world., 1894-04-30
HEMMED IN BY ICEBERGS.
Steamer COreRn Was Imprisoned
Four Days by a FIoe.


PHILADELPHIA. April 3O.-After a
twenty-one-day voyage OF unusual sever
ity the Allan line steamship Corean has
arrived at this port, bearing marks of a
long battle with icebergs and icefoes
The Corean left Glasgow on April s, sail
ing to this port via Liverpool and Hall
fax, the latter port being entered to save
the ship from disaster.
On April Is. in latitude 1890, longitude
40. Ice was first encountered. and the
next day, Just before dawn, the Corean
became fast In huge ice field. The
steamer was then fifteen miles OFF Cape
Race. and It was found that the ice field
extended to the coast and for miles on
either side. 1t was impossible to make
the harbor of st. Johns. n. f.
During four days the Corean was fast
bound and the icebergs threatened to
crush the vessel. The cold was severe
and the crew suffered greatly. on April
% the Corean was within two miles of
shore, and Third officer Pierson was sent
to land to communicate by cable with
the Cprean's agents asking for orders
Their reply instructed Capt. Main to pro-
coed to Halifax as soon as the vessel be-
came free.
The evening world., 1894-04-30
HAD TO FORCE THE WEDDING.
Robert and Maud Potter Appealed
to the Law to Marry Them.

Robert and Maud Potter. Of Thir-
teenth avenue and Horatio street, were
before Justice Ryan, In the Jefferson
Market Court, this morning with a
strange petition. They wanted him to
compel some Alderman to join them in
wedlock.
"They have been living together un-
married for the last ten years" ex-
planned Agent Deubert, of the Gerry
Society, who presented them to the JUS
tice, and as they have an adopted child
four years old in their possession they
will not be allowed to retain II unless
their relations towards each other are
legalized., They have vainly asked min.
isters and Aldermen to unite them, and
now they appeal to Your Honor"
Justice Ryan requested Alderman
Kehan to perform the ceremony at the
City Hall. and accordingly the couple,
the child and the Alderman started on
together for the wedding.
The evening world., 1894-04-30
ESCAPED FROM COURT
Chin Sing Walks Out of Part l.,
General Sessions, Unnoticed.
On Trial for Trying to Kill All Poy
in Chinatown.
Attaches Thought an Interpreter
Was the Prisoner.

Chin Sing, n Chinaman. charged with
an attempt to kill All Poy. in row in
Doyers street, last Monday night,
walked out Of Part E, General Sessions,
this morning unmolested, but within
three minutes the court officers almost
had "A lit and were running all over the
building searching for him only TO learn
at last that he had escaped.
Sing was prisoner without bail. He
was called to the bar by Clerk Hall
Lawyer Ambrose II. Purdy represented
him. and an Interpreter was present.
Sing Is said to be one OF the shrewd-
est Cinnamon that has ever appeared
in court. and he listened intently to
everything that was said.
When asked to lpead to an indictment
charging him with attempting to kill
All Poy with knife, he said Not
guilty"
Clerk Hall waived his hand, but the
court officers We're watching the inter
prefer, whom they believed to be the
prisoner.
chin Sing glided up the aisle. turned
athe gate and, noticing that he was not
observed. quietly and quickly left the
courtroom. An Evening World re-
porter saw him escape and Immediately
notified Mr.. Purdy.
In an instant there was the greatest
confusion. The court officers who did
not know or the escape ana VINO would
not listen to n statement Of the fact,
shouted and pounded for order and
even Judge cowing's gavel was brought
into play.
MIR. Purdy ran into the hallway and
called on the corridor officers to chase
the Chnaman. Upstairs and down
stairs they ran, and some went into
Chambers and Centre streets bareheaded
and ran hithcr and thither in "A frantic
search for the fugitive. As Conse-
quencc Chambers street, which Is always
thrOngcd with men and women during
court hours. was the scene OF the widest
excitement.
But chin Sing, with only three minutes
advantage. had utilized his time well and
had disappeared.
Policemen We're promptly sent to China
town to npprrhcni him II he should re-
turn to his old haunts.
The evening world., 1894-04-30
BURNED TO A CRISP.
Awful Fate of Aged and Insane
Mrs. Braunschweiger.
Belief that She Started The Fatal
Fire Herself.
Thought to BE Mrs. Borowiak, In
Whose Flat She Was Sleeping.

Mrs. Ottelia Braunscweiger n widow,
sixty-fve years old. was burned to death
at 8 O'Clock this morning in her rooms
at 23l Hopkins street, Williamsburg. II
is said she had been metally unbalanced
for several years, and the police believe
she started the fire herself.
The Hopkins street house IL a large
double decker tenement. crowded with
eople. Henry Marco. who lives on the
same floor with Mrs Braunschweigcr.
saw smoke coming from her room, and
turned in an alarm When the engines
come the tenants rushed to the street
IN all kinds of costumes. None were
hurt, and the damage done by the flames
amounted only to $50 on the building
and 500 on furniture.
When the firemen broke into the room
where the fire started, they saw the
body OF woman stretched out on the
bed. she was horribly burned, and in
fact there. was nothing about the corpse
by which 1t could be recognized. Neigh
bords who flocked into the room identi-
fed the body as that of Mrs. Eliza tn
Mrs Borowiak has a sister. who is the
wife Of Policeman Ledy. of go Hum
b9idt street Henry, Marco and his
break the sad news. When the got
inside the house the first person they
saw was Mr.. Borowiak.
Marco.
Shake hands with me and see," re-
pied Mrs; Borowiak, advancing. Mrs.
Marco endeavored to ward her off, and
then fell Uniting to the ground. She
was removed after some difficulty, and
finally was convinced that her friend
had not been hurt.
1t seems that last evening Mrs.
Borowiak decided to spend the night
at her sisters house and left her own
home about 8 O'Clock. At the corner of
Graham and Montrose avenues she met
Mrs. Braunschweiger. whom she has
known for years. Mrs. Braunschweiger
had rooms at 1898 Flushing avenue, but
she was rather an eccentric character,
and often stays away for days at a time.
She did not want to go home last night
and finally Mrs. Borowiak gave her the
keys of her fiat and told her to stay
there all night
II have often done 80 before" said
Mrs. Borowiak to an Evening World
reporter this morning, and she never
did me any harm 1t Is true she was In
an insane asylum for seven years, hut
she always appeared to me to be harm
less"
The evening world., 1894-04-30
THINKS IT A BADGER GAME.
Hawkins Beaten by the Husband
of a Pretty Colored Woman.
Left Money, Watch and Part of His
Clothing Behind.

John Brown and his wife. Lillian, a
handsome and stylishly- dressed young
colored couple, of i96 Second avenue,
were held by Justice Ryan at the Jeffer-
son Market Court this morning in 81, 500
bail each for examination.
They were charged by Edward Haw-
kins, of l23 East Sixty-nnth street with
having played the badger game upon
him last night.
Hawkins claimed in court that he had
been frequent visitor at Mrs. Browns
house In the absence OF her husband.
Hawkins knew the woman as Lillian
Davis. He was te her house last night
when there was knock came at the
door
That's my husband" said the woman.
Hawkins begged her not to open the
door for few minutes.
Brown, in the meanwhile, seems to
have tired of waiting and broke in the
door.
4" As soon as he caught sight of me, -
said Hawkins, :" he drew revolver and
pointed 1t at nv head. He told me to
get out or he would tire. asked him
70 give me an opportunity to dress. but
for, n reply. Brown grabbed heavy
walking-stick and beat me over the
head with it.
In one of the pockets, Of my coat
another one 81 bill. In my vest / had
valuable gold watch and chain"
Hawkins complained at the West
Thirty-seventh street station-house, and
Policeman John T.. Carley arrested the
Browns.
At the statiOn-hOuse Brown was found
to have $4l. while Mrs Brown had sos
and n bank-boOk made out in the name
of Lille Davis.
Mrs. Browns twelve -year-old son was
also removed to the station house
Their lawyer says they Will prove the
money found in their possession be-
longed to them.
appearance
The examination will take place next
Wednesday.
The evening world., 1894-04-30
MORSE HEARD FROM AGAIN.
Miss Watcrs's Fiance Coming with
kelly's Industrial Army.

George n, Morse, u whom Miss Adele
Waters. the actress, who died at Belle
vuc Hospital week ago. was engaged
to be married. was heard from again
to-day Last week W. A. Mcconnell
received letter from Morse dated
omaha. April %. The letter received to-
day s dated AvoCa, la,
Morse is printer, VINO IL working his
way here from san Francisco a ; a mem
her of Kr.lv's Industrial army. He has
MT Vet learned that Miss Waters Is
lead,
Efforts viii be made to-day to COM
mun.cHt" with Morse by telegraph at
peS Moincs, la.
The evening world., 1894-04-30
A NEW CRANK SCHEME.
Chicago Cooperative Theorists
Plan IA Political Revolution.

DENVER, col, April 3o,A special
from Chicago, says that scheme of
prodgiuus proportions, which Contem-
plates the ultimate overthrow uf the
country and Government in the interest
1f cooperative enthusiasts, was sprung
yesterday afternoon al Il meeting of
the White City cooperative ASsuCia-
ton, powerful organization Of known
SOCluliStiC tendencies. Colorado was de-
Clarcl To Ice the state where the over
throwing should begin.
IT Is intended u place cooperative
committees In one State. SO they can
multiply and eventually control It's lcgis-
lutiou and establish complete State
cooperative machine, and then the con-
quest OF the balance of the country will
be- attempted, through the example Of
its practical operation on So large "A
scale 1t viii be some time before the
movement begins.