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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
A Lookingglass for the Canary

The following interesting story Of
how a canary was cured of home
sickness was told by w. G. Evans:
"NOt long go my wife purchased a
canary at a bird store. 1t had been
accustomed to companions of its kind
at the store, but at our house it was
entirely alone. The pretty little
songster was evidently homesick. 1t
would not sing, it would not eat, but
just dropped and seemed to be pining
away. We talked to it, and tried by
every means in our power to cheer
the bird up, but all in vain. My
wife was on the point Of carrying the
bird back to the store when one day
a friend said; Give him a piece of
lockingglass' Acting on this sug-
gestion, she tied a piece of broken
mirror about the size of a mans hand
on the outside Of the cage. The lit
tile fellow hoped down from his perch
almost Immediately, and, going up
close, looked in, seeming delighted.
He chirped and hoped about, sing
ing all the pretty airs he was master
of. He spends most of his time be-
fore the glass, and when he goes to
sleep at night he will cuddle down
as close to the glass as he can, think
ing, very likely, that he is getting
nearer to the pretty bird he sees so
often. - st. Louis Globe Democrat
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
They Loved Wei.

The strangest test of will power
and endurance ever made was in
Mexico, the characters being a Mexi-
can woman and an American man.
They were lovers, and the girls
parents refused their consent to the
union, insisting that she should
marry wealthy Mexican suitor
At the suggestion of the girl they
agreed to die together, and to test
the strength and endurance of each
others love they choose a means Of
suicide unlike any ever dreamed Of
before.
Food and fruit were placed on a
table in the center of room, occu-
pied by both, the girl having escaped
from her home, but being unwilling
to elope with her lover. 1t was
agreed that they should starve to
death with plenty before them, and
should either succumb to nature and
partake Of the food--then both were
released from the bond of death
but there should be an everlasting
separation.
For twelve days they endured the
pangs Of hunger without a murmur
or thought of wagering from their
purpose todie together The twelfth
day the father Of the girl discovered
her whereabouts, and, breaking the
door, they were carried out, too faint
to stand alone.
1t took them several days to re.
cover their strength, and when they
did they were married.
This is a true statement, and the
American is living with his Mexican
wife to-day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
The Lovers Leap.

Sappho killed herself by Jumping
from the Lovers Leap, Leucadian
cliff. This leap was often taken by
lovesick persons, who believed that If
they survived the fall they would be
effectually cured of a hopeless passion.
The leaps we're always witnessed by
crowds of spectators, and the would-be
suicides were in no way interiered with
by the state. Boats were in attendance
below to pick up the leapers if they
came to the surface of the sea after the
plunge. Sappho had a passion for a
young man who did not return hcr love
and leaped from the cliff in order to be
cured. She persisted in the fall, So
also did Artemisia and many other
celebreties,
Pliny tells curious story Of an old
Athenian miser who was in love with
his cook and desiring a cure, went to
have look at the cliff. He peeped
over, shook his head, went home and
married the cOok.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
They Keep Their Boards.

When the late Cardinal Lavigerie
arrived at Algiers to take up his duties
as Archbishop, hesaw with regret that
all the priests wore boards, and he
ordered them to be shaved at once.
But Pater Girard, the popular SUI
periOr Of the seminary in Algiers,
declared he would persuade the car
nival to recind las order. On the day
following the plelate's arrival, Pater
Girard accompanied him on his first
official journey, In a village Of
native Africans, the Inhabitants
looked with surprise on the freshly
shaven face of the cardinal, and a
lively conversation followed. "What
are they saying?" asked Cardinal
Lavigerie. oh" answered Pater
Girard, pretending to be embarrassed,
they are great children! You need
pay no attention to their nonsenslcal
talk" "But tell me, as / should
like to know" continued the cardi-
nal. "Well," came the reply, "they
cannot understand why a man shaves
himself. They think you are a
woman, and very beautiful one. !"
1t need hardly be added that the
Archbishop of Algiers few months
later appeared with a great beard.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
AT. WAR With HERSELF.
The Story Of a WOman's AtOnement,
by Charlotte NJ. Braeme.
CHApTER XxXn.-Contlnued.
Al pleased light broke over his face.
II 'nnderstnnd nerfectlY. darling. |

IA pleased light broke over ms lace,
n understand perfectly, darling. |
appreciate your delicate consideration
for others. 1t shall be just as you say
my happiness is purchased by an
others pain. You accept me, and re-
ject some one else-is it so?"
''Yes," she said, in low voice.
wait at least three or four months be-
fore anything is said about IL.
ri will do anything on earth you
wish Leonie. See, | must have some
visible sign, known only to myself, that
YOU are mine. / have brought this
rihg-will you wear it for me? II was
my mothers. When she was dying
she took it from her finger, and gave 1t
o.me, Will you wear ii for my sake,
and for hers?"
She held out her hand to him, and he
wondered that it should be so cold,
that It should tremble; he placed the
ring upon it, and then held it to his
lips.
eSome day pray Heaven not far
from now-f shall place another ring
on this dear hand.
He wondered again that she turned
from him with what seemed shudder.
Her ewes fingered on that ring: to her
excited fancy it would not have seemed
strange If II had suddenly changed
into living serpent, and had turned
round Kissing to sting her. 1t had be-
longed to the mother" whose son she
had deirauded, whom she had robbed
Of his birthright. She could never
took at H. without keen Dain
|"Ieonie," said Captain Flemyng, al
though our engagement is to remain u
profound secret as yet, you will let me
come over to SEQ you often-you will
write to me--you will not be cruel, and
Keep me at u cold distance, as though |
were stranger.
mo. | will not do that" she an
swered.
~And after q few days, when the nov
city Of being engaged has worn off,
you will be kinder to me than you are
now? You will, perhaps, then lay your
hands in mine, and say, i love you,
Paul and will be your wiGeY You have
only written the words, Leonie; you
have not said them"
II will say them now" She clasped
hor white hands together and laid them
in his, 81 love you, Paul, and will be
your wife.
. But there was something of sadness
In, her voice, something he could not
understand in the expression of her
downcast face. He said to himself
that it was but girlish coyness she
would feel more at ease with him in
time
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
OId-Time Games.

1t is curious to note how some Of the
games of the early ages have been
handed down to the present time. The
game, for instance, known as odd and
Even, was favorite with the young
Egyptian, and many OF the little coun-
ters that he used are still preserved in
the British Museum. There is also
the game of draughts, which was
played on chequered board in the
earliest times. The poor children were
content with draughtsmen and boxes Of
rough pieces of clay. But the richer
ones usually had beautifully carved
iron-headed draughtsmen and boxes.
The young Greeks, too, were well
provided with toys and games for their
amusement. The toys were chiefly
dolls made of baked clay, the arms and
legs being jCinted with string, and
therefore movable. They had favor
tie game called "Chytrinda, which has
been preserved through many ages,
and is now played by boys of "Puss in
the Corner. In France the game is
called "Quartre Coins, or four corners.
Both in the old game and the modern
version five players are required, one
occupying each Of the four corners,
while the fifth player stands in the
middle,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
Disease Spread by Funeral Flowers.

Two years ago young lady died in
New York of diphtheria and her re-
mains were sent to her home at NADIA
lin, Duchess County, for burial. On
the casket when it reached the village
there were several floral tributes.
The flowers composing them were dis
tributed among the children of the
Sunday-school class. In this manner
the disease was spread through the
village and all the neighboring village
OF Tivoli. 1t has never been wiped
OUT. For two years diphtheria has
prevailed in that vicinity, causing
many deaths, and of late deaths from
the contagion have grown so numer-
GUS that the people are alarmed and an
effort is being made to wipe out the
disease,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

After reading the following letters can any
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People are astonished and say, well, last
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which, but for your wonderful discovery
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Even when the predisposition to consump,,
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
BILLIE oRowELL,

BILLIE UNOWELL, CIUsG ITItNU OF
Reeds. A. w. Bradbury, in a St.
Louis paper, says concerning Tom
and Billie zone day, | remember,
Tom was leaving his room, when he
met Crowell just outside the door l
do not know what passed between
them; at any rate, Crowell was a
sturdy, athletic chap, handy with his
fists, and-bff! he suddenly let out a
rlght-hander which made Tom stag
ger The row continued for some
time, and Tom was fully and finally
licked. Remember the incident?
Well, guess Tom does"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
Dotngs of Women.

Mrs, JENNIE II. SUMNER Of Tx
bridge, Mass, was recently examined
and granted a certificate by the
Board Of Registration in Pharmacy.
MISS ALICE B. COOLEY of Media,
Pa, has passed the preliminary ex-
animation before the bar examining
board, and has registered as a law
student in the Office of ex-Judge John
M. Broomall
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
nuo.MS., Mss,o1,ee&..

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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
The Evolution

OF medicinal agents Is gradually RELOCATING
the old-time herbs, pills, draughts and vege-
table extracts to the rear and bringing into
general use the pleasant and effective liquid
laxative, Syrup of Figs. To get the true
remedy see that it is manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co., only, For sale by
all leading druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

could boast of
something that
would make him
pre- m in ent.
William Crowell,
or, as the boys
called him, "Bil-
lie" Crowell, was
"a great tall,
LAM y student,
W / + h S h ock y
blonde hair, a
uIAa ct n
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

A Lay View.-Mrs. Bibbs.--Mrs. Grape got
the insurance on her husbands life within
n week after his death. Mrs. Dibbs; Well,
we'll That's most extraordinary. They
couldn't find any excuse for not paying it,
suppose.-New York Weekly
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

Alarming News.-W Storekeeper:
/ see by the papers that there is talk of
dredging the Chicago river. Drummer: My
back east.-New York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

A THIRTY-PAGE book, printed and
bound in sheep, has been filed fer
record at Brennan, Tex. 1t is a
mortgage for IS, OBS, 900, executed by
the Houston & Texas Central in favor
of the Loan & Trust Co., of New
York, and the Southern Pacific The
amount is made payable in gold, the
bonds being for $1,000 each due April
L 1912
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

"Now," said the medical professor, III "a
man were brought to you, Mr., Hawkins,
suffering from I'm unmistakable case of
smallpox what would you doS" "l'd light
out, said Hawkins.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

Brown; Did old Stingman Give way
when he heard the bad news? Jones; Give
nothing; He never gave anything In hi
life.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

LEND me $lO." II told you yesterday
that was broke" "Yes, / know; but I'd
Just as soon borrow from liar as anybody
else"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

IN Dutch Guiana the women carry
upon their persons all the family
savings in the shape of heavy brace
lets, anklets, necklaces and even
crowns of heavy gold and silver.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

"No; haven't the faintest idea of her
age. y 81 thought you had been friends since
childhoodY "That's just why am so un,
certain. You see, 10 years ago she was 49,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
LICKED" TOM REED.

How BilIIe CrowelI Whipped the GEAR ia
College Days.
There was a man in Bowdoin Col
lege who once clicked" Tom Reed!
That is the very word to use
"llcked," IL he we're alive to-day he
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

1t was a Manitoba high school boy who
said there were four zones -frigid horrid,
temperate md Incorporate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

Dozeleigh; Why do you insist upon the
new pastor being fat man? Deacon Broad.
aisle; Because fat men are generally short.
winded.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

"Goodluck has had his salary raised; was
it for extra work." "Yes; he always listens
when the proprietor tells his babys smart
sayings"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
A. w. GLEASON


Sworn to before mo and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. d.,
1896
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

"HnnaOH's Magic Corn SRIvs.r
Warranted TO cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for IL. Price II prnts.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, 9,

LUCAb OOUNIf,
FRANK j CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm Of Il. j. CHE
NEy q Co., doing business in the City of To.
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and every case
of CArARRH that cannot be cured by the use of
HALL's CATARRH CURE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12
SEAL

- A. ". GLEASON,
eh@I Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimoni-
ais, free.
+. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o,
"a Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-04-12

AGENTS MAKE So DayG55ssantsIIfiii 1 KsSSsP
Retains E6c. 10 sUd IN nOuse. Sample postage
paid, Free. HoRSHEE MAXIM, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-01-06
A Sac ER0M pEMNnYER

Governor peouoser ar Ofegon ha.
addressed leiice 90 rrc,ideut Cleye.
land in which he calls his attention io
the donlornble coudiifn of the people
of nd. state ami holds tho arrogant
dictator responsible for the suffering
Of thouSinds of mon. women and chit
dren throughout lhe hand. The Gov.
rrnoi rominds fho President al the
platform 10 which ht gave his assent.
and on ahich hs aai elected plsdqing
the use of gold and silver as standard
money without discrimination and odds
10 The pledge had been CARRIED out the
present sppallns condition ol affair
~ould mover ha,i occurred H. declares
that newer before in the hisior, of ore.
ron eas there such Il Terrible state or
condition ihai tNo-ihltis oi ihe pcopl,
were mat 81 employment and more Than
pnr-ihifi without means 20 subsistcnce.
Arp al. hat, bsen made. said the
Governor TO assemble ihe legislature
10 alleviate tho condition Of ihe people.
bot ihe irdfl.. Is nsi iu pur hands. but
i1 feurs and adds
The responsibility lies entirely With
you. The complete obedience Of th,
lower house 81 Consre,, 20 Your Nish..
haa been observed throughout ihe world
d would obas your bche.i aud n thi.
the senlts s1uid give sou -npfori.
-'iou arr father. and sou 90 donb
fsei grateful % God when yon. upon De-
firing - iest look npon your sleepin'
bsbies 10 thief coache. pictures cd
health consequent upon having sun
cheney - ifsi bod clothing ipra, sou
norffsf T. snlsrrs uis scop, ~ you
,i1ion s',d 1.t'sa % 500 sfa n man.
r cof children 'ossd o. n1ch b3 iAei
jnf'n's ~ sonrs bt j0n yesa tna slcbl.
iron insanic,sni ft~d ah1 clothing. in
Eoctht .icNm. II licionr financial l.gi1
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-01-06

laiion, Whose sleeping forms are Dathrd
10y The scalding tears of moihfrs bcpd-
ing over them in SORROW aun dispalr.
and then resolve, as you.shUnlf, 90 faith
fully carry oui the pledges which Your
party gave 20 coniging people. II
YOU will DO 50. God viii bless sou and
a grateful Nation will applaud YOU
What pathetic and beautiful appeal
What touching alusipn TO the contrast
between the rosy couches Of thr Presi-
dents litile ones and he suffering Of
the thousnnd, of starving children who
are equal, ss dear 10 their parents
hearts That may awaken chord Of
sympathy II nothing else lu ihe heart
Of Cloyland, which has apparently been
imper,ious heretofore 10 The feeling Of
pity luf the SORROWS ~ tho people over
which be- is the chief executive Key
STONE.