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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
Stauntott Spectator.
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

There is one type Of true-hearted,
unselhsh woman whom the world
does not know how to appreciate at
her full value. She is the plain sis.
ter in family Of pretty daughters
The fact that she is not a beauty is
regarded by the handsomI mother as
a personal grievance ana by the bet
ter looking sisters as an excuse for
palmIng of on to her slender
shoulders all the disagreeable burdens
that they think are not necessary for
butterflies to assume, Instead Of be-
ing given the best in the way of
clothing, in order that the need Of
good looks which she p ssesses may lie
enhanced or any actually unpleasant
physical defects may be hidden
thereby, the ugly duckling is obliged
to take the cast off garments Of the
favored one and wear them whether
they are becoming or not.
When invitations come and the ex-
chequer is rather slim the plain one
remains at home while the dainty,
pretty creatures of good fortune are
rugged out IN new clothes and sent
forth TO enjoy the light and the
music, while poor Cinderella remains
behind in a chaos Of ribbons dis
carded shoes and heterogeneous toilet
articles that she must stralghten up
before the bellies return from the
ball. She is always expected to per-
form the services Of maid, to be ever
ready to wait on the Others prepar-
ing the goodies when company is ex.
pected, but never requested to Join
In the festivities she has shaved so
bard to make a success Sometimes q
sensible man recognizes the worth of
this Youthful martyr and bears her
away to new home before the pref
tier ones have recovered from their
asUonishment at having been over-
looked, but In too many cases the
genuine beauty Of character lies hid
den and unrecognizel behind the
haunting, winning presence OF
beauty of face and form. -Phlladel-
phla Times
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
An Arctic Song Bird.

1t has been remarked that there is
no music in nature'sI Solitudes of ice,
says Harrison's Magazine. w. FL.
Glider, who accompanied the sledge
expedition Of 1879 through Great
Fish River and Hays River regions,
alludes with some feeling to one liv-
ing scrap Of song that he met there,
and the struggle 1t cost him TO Law
violent han1s on the only species Of
artic creature that has a tune ,ul
voice.
II shot two Of All apparently dis.
tlnct species OF snipe," he says, Ito
preserve their skins for the Smith.
sonian Institution collection. One
was distinguished by sweet, simple
song somewhat similar TO the larks,
its silvery tones gushing forth as If
In perfect ecstasy Of enjoyment Of
sunshine and air, at the same time
rising and poising itself upon its
wings
1T almost seemed inhuman to kill
the sweet little songster, particularly
as it was the only creature In the
Arctic that uttered a pleasant song.
All ether sounds were such as the
scream Of the hawk and the gull,
Quack Of the duck, the yell Of the
wolf, the 'Oof, Oof!' Of the walrus or
the DarK of the Seal-all harsh and
unharmonious save the tones of this
sweet little sonRster. Nothing but
starvation Or scientific research could
justify the slaughter OF one Of these
innocentS
II believe 1 shut my eyes when l
pulled the trigger Of my gun, and I
know my heart gave aIeRretful thump
when 1 heard the thud Of its pool
bleeding body on the groDd."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

water was dashed into foam and in q
short time became coored with blood.
A swapping turtle never releases
its hold on anything it may close its
jaws on until that object is dead, and
the effort Of this turtle to release
itself were not only unavalng but
tended to place him at still greater
disadvantage by wearing out his
strength. When the spectators Of
this novel battle saw that there could
be no question as to the result they
set about capturing both duelists,
They padded close to where the
turtles were struggling, and, watch.
ing their opportunity, each man
seized a turtle by its tail and lifted
both into the boat before the turtles
knew what was going on.
The fishermen were by no means
pleased with what they had done,
however, for the fight went right on,
and the boys were compelled to take
a hand in it to maintain places for
themselves in the Loaf With the
boat baddle and one Of the seats they
pounded the turtles on their heads
until both were stretched on the bot.
tom of the boat. The Jaws Of the
one were still tightly close on the leg
Of the other, and remained so for ten
hours after the head was cut off,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

by two big swapping turtles which
we're engaged in desperate fight.
They rushed at one another, and
came together with a shock that
made them rebound a yard or more
and threw the water about in show
ers AS they darted around each
other-these animals being exceed
ingly agile and quick in the water,
although so clumsy and slow on land
they made savage lunges with
their heads at one another's legs, the
evident effort of each being to seize
the other at vulnerable point. The
collisions and fierce maneuvers lasted
several minutes without either turtle
obtaining any advantage, when sud-
denly one of them dashed through
the water toward his antagonist,
who waited the onslaught, his yellow
eyes glaring and his massive head
thrust forward to seize his assailant
if possible.
When the latter was within foot
or so of the waiting turtle he dived
like a fash and came up under his
waiting foe, and, before the latter
could ward off the unexpected at
tack, closed his jaws on one of his
forelegs, near the she'll The strug-
giles of the turtle thus caught foul to
free itself were so desperate that the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
STEAM DlTcHER.


vii Form n Ditch on Both Sides of
Railway ROadbed.
This machine, as described in the
cieDtitlc American, is adapted to-
orm a ditch on one or both sides of
he roadbed Of a railway, the ditch.
ng mechanism being operated by
nglnes on the rear end of the plat.
orm car on which the apparatus is
arranged, The improvement has been
atented by Mr.. William Harvey,
;tanberry, Mo, The front ends Of
he sides of each Of the scrapers are
connected by chains with a draught
BAR connected with a draught beam
oivoted on the car, and held in place
by a pivoted brace, to permit Of
winging the draught beam inward
when not In use, the rear end Of the
Icrapers being also similarly connect.
I'd to draught beam. The inner
Iide Of each scraper has pivoted
wing, to prevent art from falling on
the track, and is connected with a
ink regulating the depth the scraper
Is to work, while the outer side has
pivoted wing adapted to give the
desired slope to the side of the ditch.
Each of the scrapers is suspended
from a shaft connected with levers
pivoted on swivel blocks, sliding
transversely in guldeways on the car
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
Turtles Fight.

1t is no uncommon thing for snap
ping turtles to be brought into any
of the towns of Pennsylvania. On
the contrary, snapper" fishing or
hunting is sport peculiar to the
region hundreds of the big turtles
being captured in various ways every
week Of the season, Bnt it is I'M
common for swapping turtles to be
brought in just the way that two
were brought into Fishers Eddy a
few days ago. The two turtles were
very large ones, and one had its jaws
tightly closed on the left foreleg Of
the other, and in that position they
we're captured by John and James
Skelly, uuder the following circunl-
stances:
The two Sicily boys were fishing
in the eddy from a flat-bottomed boat
when they saw great commotion in
the water a few rods distant. They
padded toward the spot and saw
that the commotion was being made
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
The Bashful Boy.

What pangs the bashful boy suf-
fers! How he tushes when he is
obliged to address stranger, and
how his limbs tremble under him
when he is introduced to some onel
But the climax of his trials is reached
when he is called upon to do the in
Producing himself.
Shrinking from such tests may
perhaps be natural ftom one who is
constitutionally shy, but there are
phases of bashfulness that seem not
only inexplicable but closely allied
to pride rather than modesty, Tim
idity of this sort is that displayed by
a youth in his teens who breads to en-
ter a dry goods store much freluented
by ladies. He knows no one there, no
one knows him, and yet forsooth he
imagines that he is going to be
singled out from the crowd Of pur-
chasers as though he were an
Adonis,
After all, when one comes to an
alyze the trait there is not as much
vanity as self-depreciation in the
boy or man who is always wondering
what people are thinking Of him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
Narcissus.

"Here, chick, chick" called Harry,
opening the gate of his poultry-yard.
He had just traded off small col.
ony of rabbits for half a dozen fowls,
and he was very proud of them, fol
they were beautiful birds, especially
Narcissus, the handsome rooster.
He really shOne in the sunlight az
he came hopping out, with his scar
let comb, green tail and navy-bIue
wings and breast, But | think his
pretty head must hold a very small
brain.
AS soon as Harry let him out for
exercise he stalked straight to the
cellar window and gave it savage
peck. Then he stopped to crow, and
then rushed at it again, tiercer than
ever.
You see, he thought that his own
reflection in the glass was another
bird, and he wanted to fight with it.
And so he could not take a stroll
in the green grass, nor scratch in the
flower-beds, nor even pick at the
grasshoppers and beetles that the hens
made such a fuss about. He only
fought his own shadow till it was
time for him to be shut up again.
l think his brain must be very
small indeed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
The Dog Answered the Salute.

A dog owned by Capt. Orcutt,
keeper of the Wood Island light has
become famous this week. 1t is Gus
tomary for passing steamers to salute
the light and the keeper returns it
by ringing the bell. The other day
a tug whistled three times. The
captain d d not hear it, but the dog
did. He ran to the door and tried to
attract the captains attention by
bowling. Failing to do this he ran
away aud then came second time
with no better result Then he de-
cided to attend to the matter him
self, so he seized the rope, which
hangs outside, between his teeth and
began to ring the bell Lewiston
Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

platform, the front and rear levers Of
each scraper having each u clevis
from which rope extends up to a
hosting drum on a longitudinal shaft
journaled in standards, This shaft
is actuated by a sprocket chain from
the main driving shaft, operated by
engines of any approved construction
on the rear end Of the car: AS the car
on which the apparatus is arranged
is pushed forward by a locomotive
the scrape;s dig into the ground un-
til they are full, the Car being inter-
mittently moved forward only about
the length Of the sCrapers at time.
The operator then, by means of a
clutch mechanism, connects the
hosting drums with the driving
shaft whereby the scrapers are lift
ed, and the car is drawn by the loco
motive to the place Of dumping,
where the dirt is automatically dis
charged.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
UninteIIIgIble.

Two Scotch ladies of Stranraer
were one day returning from church,
when they found the town hall pla-
carded with news of the victories in
Spain.
ais 1t no surpreesin', Kirstie," said
one, that the Breetsh aye beat the
French in battle?"
"Not in the least, Maggie, f" was the
reply. "Dinna ye ken t1at the
Breetish aye pray before gaun into
battle?"
"But Gamma the French pray, too?"
"An wha'd understand them, if
they did?" was the eontemptuous re.
Spouse. Z, "Jabbering bodice"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

crank is once more in the swim, turn.
ing out new ideas in the parapher-
MALTA Of the game, A hollow bat is
the latest. 1t is made Of regulation
wood, and in 1t are placed two or
three heavy iron balls, which slide
back and forth in the stick. When
a man goes to bat he holds the stick
vertically and the bail rests near his
hands, but when he strikes at the
ball the weights fly outward by cen
trifugal force and meet the sphere at
the right place. If he hits the horse
hide sQuarely it is good-by ball. II
is claimed that the new bat is only
about half as heavy as the old style.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
In and Out of School.

Scene in schoolroom; Small boy,
as the rattan falls gently on his hand
Wow, WOW, oo-ough! Pm killed
Boo-hoo! Me hands are tender, teach
err! Boo-oo-ooh!
Scene on ball ground: Same small
boy, same day-Soak der ball in
harder, Chimmy! Why doncher put
some speed inter it? Let her go! 1t
don't hurt me hands bit!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
Eat Their Newsnnpers.

An Australian confectioner has bit
upon the idea Of printing the news
of the day upon a thin paste OF
dough, using chocolate instead of ink.
He delivers these cakes to his Gus.
toners, who first reid them and then
eat them with their coffee.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

A lady residing in the Pershore
road has narrowly escaped a disaster
in consequence Of the depredations
Of a cat. For some time past her
neighbors have missed linen placed
in the garden to dry, the manner in
which it has disappeared having
given rise to suspicious about the
honesty of servants employed in sew
eral Of the households. Happily the
mystery was solved the other day.
The thief was a fine male cat belong
ing to the lady referred to. Finding
that her stock of linen was increasing
in manner which almost suggested
the generosity of ghostly yisitant
she set her wits to work to unravel
the secret and after careful watching
she found that the cat was in the
habit Of bringing home anything he
could possibly find, and among other
articles the other day he landed home
with a pair Of stockings which had
been put out to dry in neighboring
garden. 1t was found that the cat
was a notorious thief, and whenever
he saw any light article Of clothing
which he could annex, he did so, and
carried it triumphantly home. 1t is
only fair to say that Pussy's owner
has returned all the property which
has been identified, while the house
wives in the neighborhood have
taken extra precautions in securing
their washing when it is hung out to
drV.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
when tho Liver Reprimands Us

W IIVII viz NINNVH NANTII TTTItFIINIH NH
For our neglect of 1t by inilicting upon us aick'
headache by dyeing tho skin yellow, coating
the tongue with fur producing vertigo, palma
in the right side and souring the breath, we AFRO
littlo less than lunntics II we disregard the
chastisemcnt II wc Gull Hostcttors Stomach,
Bittors to our aid, tranquility and health
follow speedily, and with the departure of tho
symptoms mentioned, departs also irreguarity
Of the bowels, which invariably attends disQr'
liver is always involved, and II is fortunate
circumstance that this fine nnti.bilious modi
cine is also tho finest specific in existence FOX
every form Of malariul ,diseasc, Nor is 1t less
and strength, nervousness and rloup1atio
tendency, 1t ronews the ability to sloep andl
greatly promotes convaesconce after wasting
diseaEps,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
Didn't Know,

"Now, Johnny" said the teacher,
"you may tell us this: Suppose your
mother had told you to come home
at five o'clock, and you did not GO;
what would you be doirg?"
Il don't know whether it would
be swimming or playing baseball"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
AN ASPARAGUS DISH.

A Cradle for the Vegetable and Bowls FOL
Sauces.
Anything contributing to the thor
ough enjoyment Of asparagus, that
daintiest of vegetables, is welcome tt
the gourmet, and the arrangement
just brought out by London silver.
smith is undoubtedly step in the
right direction. Separate tureens,
conveniently attached to the dish
and cradle, are provided for melted
butter or sauce, thus enabling each
guest to make his choice and take
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
Halls Catarrh Curs
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c'

Sick, Probably. -First Vilnger; Wall
that's the queerest thing ever saw. Second
Villager: Ehp WhatY First Vilager.. Al
bicyclist goin' along the public street, and
he isn't tryin' to break the record,s-New
York Weekly,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
Tn CIonnso the svstem

Eifectualy yet gently, when costive or,
bilious, or when the blood is impure or slug
gieh, to permanently cure habitual constipa-
ton, to awaken tho kidneys and liver to q
healthy activity, without irritating or weak
ening them, to dispe headaches, colds on
fevers, use Syrup of Figs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

Among the curioSities which ara
occasionally shown to favored vlsib
tors to the Bank OF England are soma.
specimens OF ancient notes, a number
of them Of denominations no longer
in vogue, such as 81, Gl6, and G26,
There is also carefully preserved tho
oldest surviving note one of the year
1899, the amount being WI itten IN
ink. Another curlouslty is u note
for 81, 100000, which was required,
for some transaction between the,
bank and the GOVERNMENT but In
this case, too, the amount Is written
with the pen. The longest ii O
during which a note has remained
outside the bank Is Ill years Ii
was for 425, and 1t is com.
puted that the compound interest
during that long period amounted to.
no less than 46, 900, The Collector.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30


And tail, and name, and such,
And did ride and ride and ride,
A hundred miles and more.
Ma calls him "Hobby," he's In there;
See that's the stable door
And now I'm six, or going to be,
Next day or two, or so;
My fathers going to buy for me
A truly horse, you know
A horse with real live leather on,
As true as true can be;
And that makes just three horses, now,
Just count up, one, two, three.
Last night told my Uncle Jack
About my horses, all
My Uncle Jack is very nice,
And very big and tall
And Uncle Jack he said like this
He gave me this new dime
of you keep on at that rate, Ted,
You'll own the earth In time"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

Twas Ever Thus.--Eastern Man; Those
Commonwealers have succeeded in stealing
a train, see. Now what are they wrang-
ling about? Western Man; They all want
10 be passengers. York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
a NOVEL INVENTION.

A Baseball Bat That Is Expected to Mako
Home Runs.
Base ball is all right, says an East
ern sporting paper The inventive
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

One Comfort. Struggling Poet GLOOM
ily): All my verses have been sent back.
Wife: Well, wouldn't worry, dear. They
Day so little when they accept them that it
does not matter much.-New York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
Money in Winter whoat-1oO Bushels,

That's the way farmers who sowed Sal
zer's new Worlds Fair wheat report 1t
yielded all the way from 40 to 70 bushels
per acre, and a good many arc so enthusiasts
tic over this wheat that they claim LOO
bushels can be grown per acre. The mons
ster winter rye yields 10 bushels per acre,
which pays tremendous profits The John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, send
their fall catalogue and samples Of wheat
and rye for cents postage. W
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

THERE Is a great deal OF preaching
that never turns anybody toward
God, because 1t does not come from
the heart,l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

Studying Up.--Father; What is your sis.
ter doingY Boy; Studyin' up for commence,
ment. Ills she porting over school books al
this time of nightW mo, sir; fashion mag.
a2ines. N-Street d Smiths Good News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

At Reception. Hosts That is Professor
Dryasdust, the great scientist. Guest (up to
the tines: What novel has he writtenF-
New York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

When Visiting Kansas City Stop "a
the Blossom House opposite Union Depot
First class in every respect, Rates, $3.50 day.
Cable cars to all parts of the city pass the
Inor
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

Most Likely.--She: There goes the Amer
lean girl who snubbed prince. He: The
prince was already married, l presume.
law York Weekly.
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5::1.ANzEl !H|!ljI|z8
N4lQllz1212lzZz97lZ4zMl
THE ASPARAGUS HOLDER

any desired portion Of either. This
improved asparagus dish seems spe.
cially suitable for wedding present.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

A Startling Change miss Readers How
strange it would be if fashion should 60
back TO the old-time brass knockers, instead
of electric bells. Mr.. Sardonique; 1t
would seem strange. The knockers always
work. New York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

As John and Henry in the field were walk
ing side by side,
spray tell me why you always speak In
whisr ers?n Henry cried
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

Karl's Glover Root Tea,
The great Blood purifier gives freshness and clearness
10 the Complexion and cures Constipation. 25c SOC 81
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

Poverty Exposed Little Dots l guess,
Mr.. Nexdoor is awful poor, Mamma; Why
SOP Little Dot; Mira. Nexdoor told her lit
tie girl that candy would spoil her teeth
Street q Smith,a Good NeWsi
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

"HansOn's Magic Corn salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
Ari2gist for 1t. Price Is cents
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
A DEPARTMENT FOR LITTLE
BOYS AND GIRLS.

Something that VIII Interest the Juvenile
Members of Every acknowledgements G-
lions and Bright Sayings OF Many Cute
and Cunning Children.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

His Three Horses.
My father had some slippers, once,
All lined with red inside,
And when he had EN- on he'd say:
"Who's going to have a rlde2n
always knew he meant just me-
And no one else, OF COURSE
And then such rides rs / would have!
And that was my first horse
That horse ID trot and toss nSe up,
And get too tired and neigh,
And then sometimes he'd throw me of,
And be a runaway
And then my father bought horse;
lllEnA HIN, ~
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-30

Must Have Votes. --Friend Is your can.
he will be, after election. New York Weekly
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