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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
RirthdaY Flowers.

A little girl, poOrly-clad, and with
a small coin tightly Clenched in her
hand, hastily entered the store OF
fashionable florist.
Il want the best bouquet you can
give Inc for 10 cents" she said to
clerk, who smiled audlbly at her re-
quest.
"l'd advise you to wait till next
summer, missy" he said, in patron
izing way "Elowers don't grow in
greenhouses for nothing"
The snub was lost on the child,
who said eagerly
Next summer won't be sister Liz
zie's birthday and tomorrow is, Be-
sides, / don't want them for nothing.
l told you had 10 cents"
She was as grand as though it had
been Sl0
go where the woodbine twineth,"
caroled the clerk, I'VE have no 10
cent bouquets here"
The child looked at him with in
credulOus eyes. How could he speak
so lightly OF what appeared to her
like actual wealth. Tears of cruel
disappointment rose in her eyes, and
she turned away.
A young girl who was tying up
flowers had overheard this dialogue
and was sorry for the child. She
whispered hurriedlY to the clerk:
"There are the waste flowers, Mr..
Smith, They haven't been thrown
away yet, and some of them look
pretty fresh"
The girl was so much in earnest
that the clerk called ungraCiously to
the child;
"Come back, little one Here are
some roses and pinks that aren't as
fresh as they might be. You can
have them for noJhing if they'll su t.,
and he tossed them to her.
They not only suited, but they
seemed to the grieved heart Of the
Oh Id as fresh and beautiful as those
in the window Her shining eyes
and thankful words caused a little
satisfied glow in the sallow cheeks Of
the careless clerk. He had helped
another to do a kind deed, and the
reflection Of it warmed his own
nature. Lizzic's birthday was an all
around benefit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
Chinese Pnnlshment.

In DecembeE 1891, l was in Cam
ton. One afternoon l visited the
principal law court Two prisoners
in chains were introduced--0ne an
old man, too inflrm to walk, the other
youth, tolerably goTous, but alb
ject and forlorn in demeanoE. The
presiding mandarin appearedI, sat
down and slipped his tea, while an
ohiclal battered out long grafton,
presumably an Indictment, for the
prisoners proceeded, as understood,
to plead mot guilty." What fol-
lowed was this; The old man was
held up-not held down-while two
stolid Cinnamon logged him, with
long, plant ca es above the knees.
The youth was Invested of his chains,
which we're then piled up in front Uf
him. Upon these he was compelled
to kneel, while his feet, hands,, and
pigtail e,all attached by a cord to
post behind, him and tightly se4
cured.
The cries of the victims and, the
complete composure of the spec
tators, were alike d sgusting. L
said as much to my guide, whom L
generally regarded as an amiable be-
ing. HDsr reply was; "Th, s. very in.
teresting. 1 never seen this BEFORE"
though l have no doubt he had. The
explanation of the dreadful scene
excuse therecould lie none-was that
by the law of China, no, man can be
executed until he has confessed his
guilt These two individuals had
been convicted beyond doubt OF helm.
Gus crimes, but they refused to, con-
fess. The alternative before them
was execution or death by torture,
and apparently they preferred the
latter. The ceremony l witnessed
was to he repeated de die in diem,
until either life or resolution gave.
way How the end came, Of course,
L never knew. The Spectator.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03

yourself sin" for a STeerIess night
cover your Lead with Bhe bed clothes
and breathe and rebreaShe only the
respiTed air Thus you may reduce
the stimulating oxygen and fall
asleep, There is no Danger. When
asleep you are sure TO disturb the
coverings and get as much fresh air
as you re- luiTe, or, when once drowsi-
ness has been produced, IL is easy to-
gOon sleeping, though the air be-
fresh. What DO the cat and dog
when they prepare to sleep? They
burn around, generally three times.
and lastly bury their noses in some
hollow in their hair, and Off they
gOl They are in no danger although
10 might look as If they were from
the closeness with which they embed
their noses. "-Medical Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03

In the Legendary lore of Canada
the devil plays prominent part.
He does not appear as the strong
angel, who Tell through pride; the
enemeT Of God, but as the medieval
devil OF mOnkish legend, the pretty
persecution OF man. la the rural dis
trlcts OF Canada, Satan Is supposed to
be very active, says Blanche l.. Mac
donellin the popular Science Monthly.
ibis company may be looked for
on all occasions. The accidental.
appearance of q little child In the
room often betrays the presence Of
the evil spirit, as the poor innocent
is sure to bewail itself vigorously.
The prince Of darkness may be met
at bail, In the guise of handsome
young man who excels all the rustic
gallants in appearance He wears,
gloves tooonceal his claws, and disre.
Rards'the trammels Of conventiOnality
by keeping his hat on his head to hide;
his'horns He selects the prettlestairl
in the room as his partner, but his,
choice is usually the village coquette,
whose vanity or levity has exposed
her to the evil influence. In the
midst Of the gaetY a piercing cry, is
heard. A. strong. odor of birthstone
becomes perceptible, and the at
traotlve cavalier is, waited out Of the
window carrying with him, some USE
full domestic utensil as, for instance
a stove or aifrying pan. I'hegirlmay
escape with sharp scratch Of claw,
particularlyif she should happen to.
wear a cross'orra crucitlx. Canadian
rustics never answer "Entrez, "when
a knock is heard at the door; they in.
variable respond "Ouvrez" This. is
founded upon an old legend OF a
young woman who replied, "Entrez"'
to such summons, when the devil
and carried her of.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
Ftozen--Then on Fire!'

Like the application of ice to the, small OF
your back, is the sensation produced by the
chill that precedes the fever of malaria Then
comes the roasting stage, when every vein
throbs and is scoTched as if with liquid fire.
spiration that leaves you as limp as a wet dish
rag. These alternating torments are not re.
mediable permanently with quinine, which is,
moreover, a most damaging cumulative poison.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters drives out the foe
and repelsits further attacks. 1t is theleading
medicinal safeguard against malaria all over
the continents of North and South America,
Guatemala. the Isthmus of Panama, Mexico
and Australia. 1t regulates the liver, stomach,
bowels and kidneys, enriches the blood, and
promotes appetite, sleep and digestion. 1t is
not only medicine, but an effective cordial
welcome to the most delicate palate. Rheumat-
ic tendency is counteracted by it,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
A Word to the sIeepless.

DR.. J. E. Huxley of Maidstone,
England, thinks he has hit upon the
natural remedy for sleeplessnesS 1t
is in brief, to curl under the clothes
like a kitten, or put the head under
the wing like a hen. He says: ''This
insomnia seems to be now universal
affection. We live wrongly; sit up
late and Overwork the brain, and
Thea go to bed In an excited condi-
tion. No one seems to have hit uron
the natural remedy think l have.
People take chloral and the like at
their peril, and the fatal consequence
not seldom ensues 1t is all wrong,
for you cannot control the dose re-
ouired for the exact circumstances.
But try natures plan instead; lower
the supply of oxygen to the blood,
produce little aSphyxia, limit the
quantity of air to the lungs, and the
heart and circulation becoming
quicker the brain loses its st.mulant,
and sleep follows, Why you find
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
SIXTY AND SIX.

Light Of the morning,
Darling OF dawning
Blithe little, 1.-the little daughter OF minol
While with thee ranging,
Sure I'm exchanging
Sixty OF my years for sixty years like thine.
Wings cannot No vii h thee,
Lightly dy with thee
Gay as tho thistlodown OVOr theloa
Life IL all maggie
Comic or tragic
Played 40 thou playost II daily with IN
Floating and ringing
Thy merry singing
Comes whom he light comes, like that Of the
birds,
List to the play OF i'll
This ts the way OF III
AIT In the music anG naught In the wordsN
Glad or grief laden,
Schubert or Hayden,
Ballad OF Frino or merry scotch lay.
Like an evHnge
Some baby angel
Brought from sky nursery stealing away.
Surely know II,
Artist or poet,
Guesse7 my treasure Of iubilant hours.
Sorrows, what are thoy2
Nearer or far, they
Vanish In sunshine like dew from the flowers.
Years. / am glad Of them
Would that had OF them
More and vet more, whilo thus mingled with
thine
Age, make light OF 1t
Fear not the sight OF IT,
Times but our playmate whose toys are divine,
Yankee Blade.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
RICH FIELD FOR EXPLORERS.


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Found In Central AsIW,
In Central and Eastern Asia there
lies an unexplored region full of In
terest, and TO the archI ologist es-
pecially, says the Pittsburgh Dis
patch. A great traveller and clever
writer, the Russian General Prize
valsky, speaking OF tho oasis Of
Tchertchen, situated in the great
table lands hemmed in BY the I'M
broken wall Of the lllmaayas, says
that close to 1T are the ruins OF two
great cities, the Oldest Of which, ac-
cordlng TO local tradition, was de-.
stroyed 5000 years ago, and the other
by the Mongolians in the tenth CEN
fury OF our era, The emplaceInent
Of the two cities Is now covered, ow-
ing to the shifting sands and desert
winds, with strange and heterogene-
GUS relics, broken china, kitchen
utensils, and human bones The ma
tives often find copper and gold coins,
lngots, diamonds, and turquoises,
and, what is most remarkable, broken
glass. Collins OF some undergoing
wood or material are there also, with
Ia which beautifully preserved en-
balmed bodies are found. The male
mummics are all enormously tall,
powerfully built men, with long,
wavy hair. A vault was found with
twelve dead men sitting in it. An
other time in u separate coffin u young
girl was found by us. Her eyes were
closed with golden disks and the jaws
held firm by Il golden circlet running
from under The chin across the top Of
the head. Clad in narrow wooden
garment, her bosom was covered with
golden stars, her feet being left
naked. TO this the lecturer adds
that all along the way on the River
Tchertchen they heard legends about
twenty-three towns buried ages ago
by the sands Of the desert. The same
tradition exists on the Lob.nor and
In the oasis Of Kerya,
Nine Blavatsky who was in the
earlier part Of her life a great and in.
defatigable traveller, covering more
ground in given time than is.
usually accomplished by even those
of the sterner and more enduring sex,
bears witness also to those ancient
ruins which she openly AYERS are pre-
historic; the pages Of her works also
make frequent reference to- other
ruins of anc ent character scattered
throughout the desert regions Of Cen
trail Asia. She hints, too, at buried
Crypts and underground vaults in the
desert of Cobb, in particular, in which
are stored many of the preserved rec
ords of the ages. However this may
be, the ruins described are. certainly
in place awaiting the organized eff
forts of science to recover for the
world a long-forgotten page in the
history of the peoples of the globe
Or, as in the base of Troy, private
enterprise may step in and, Contin-
uing the Investigations begun by the
Russion traveller read this riddle Of
a bygone civilization Alright.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
Chemistry.

A scientist thinks that agricultural
chemistry should teach how to make
Florida oranges better. To this end
he is now engaged IN chemical
analysis of the different varieties
grown upon different soils, etc, fell
by different fertilizers, with the idea
that he can do for oranges what the
Frenchmen have done for pears and
what grape growers have done for
grapes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03

GoD gave His son to save the world,
and some men who sit pretty we'll for
ward In church give rs CENTS year
TO help tell the heather about Il.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
All the year.
$500 a Year.

KANSAS LEADS THE PROCESSION.
THE ADVOCATES educational influence
in every state in the Union. 1t is recognized as
a LEADER in this great Political Revolution.
The people want good literature, and we want
them to have it. We also want few. dollars
with which to do business. You pay the DOL
LAR, We do the rest.
Send 25,cts. fora trial, or get special rates.
for campaign clubs.
ADVOCATE PUB. CO., Topeka. KS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03
Why They Keep q Cont.

"SCores of people have put the same
question to me, How is it that nova
days In stables where horses are kept
there is often a goat?"
''You don't know why? Then I'll
tell you Although we are fully in
sured, the loss OF our horses would
seriously affect business; and as you
can never be sure, in IlSce where
hundreds OF hands are employed, that
some careless workman will not throw
down q lighted match and set the
place a blaze, it don't do to rest con-
tent just because your yearly premium
is paid.
"What's that got to do with the
goat? Pm going to tell you. Horses
are mortally afraid Of fire; they won't
face it on any account, but goat
will; and knowing this peculiar fact,
many careful owners now keep one on
the premises, assured that If a fire
breaks out the goat will have shot
for salty, blaze or no blaze, and, like
q lot of sheep, if the goat goes, the
horses will follow
THAT sir is why, where many
animals are kept, you'll often see a
Nanny or n Billy about"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-05-03

Highton (who has been out between aots) {:
A remarkable play thus far, is,it not? So
much food for reflection! Mrs: Hightons
That you find it necessary to go out to get
something to washit down..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-08

ury may from time TO time prescribe. TO
inspect passengers embarking Tor the
United States. lie shall have power 10
erase from the list or manifest OF passen-
gers required by section OF the act OF
March 3. 1893 the name OF any emigrant
who he Is satisfied should not be per
mittcd to land IN this country, and may
forbid the TRANSPORTATION OF any person
belonging TO the excluded classes IN the
first or second cabin or In any part OF any
vessel. He shall transmit a written re-
port or his proceedings and give miofihd-
UOn as to all suspected persons whose
landing I'm the United States should be
specially investigated. with the reasons
therefor. and shall warn and %Dhol'lsis
the master or the officer In command "a
the departing vessel as TO the character
Of any INTENDED emigrant n Objectionable
or undesirable. This report shaii pv go 80
ed by the inspector and delivered Dy i''liI
enclosed under seal 20 the m4slel III III
OiICcr I'm charge OF the NesSrl, WI" a,ii'iL
deliver the same 20 the immigration onlCer
at the port of arrival. I'm the same Hiah- nun
ner as said manifestS or llsls oh oh"'rnt "r,'tt'
immigrants are required 10 DE us ~ 80,
under q penalty OF 500 in case OF lalui
OF said master or officer in cOmmalN
TO do SO: and should the mas
ter or officer In command % -,
such vessel embark any obJr.Iit4ii,"D r,,,tino of
or undesirable emigrant, after no'iSv W
said Inspector not to do so, ne sltI p'f,
q penalty OF 500 IA each case, ".nch se",I 80
be- paid within twenty-iour houfa dllCI
bringing said passenger SAID inspectors
shall also diligently inquire ana MORN
themselves as TO the character OF lntehucu
immierants: whether criminals. Anar-
chists insane, pauper or diseased 1Gi per
sons. avaiing themselves OF ponce
records. decrees Of expulsion. and anX ,i,;,
and every source of information useIul
and ohtainable 50 as TO enable them 10
arrive at correct conclusions, and shall
execute such other duties as the oecIe-
tary OF the Treasury imposes. ANA loI
the purpose Of enforcing this law anu
paying the salaries OF these inspectors lhe
sum Of $4,000 Is hereby appropriated.
Section 3. That the fact that an imml-
grant has declared his intention 10 become
n citizen Of the United states shall con.
stftute no bar to the proceedings against
him under this act or under the acts 10
which II is an amendment
Section g. The inspection at the port OF
dcn8rture authorized by this act shail
moi. I'm any manner, take the place OF
limit or modify the inspection required
at The port of arrival by the act OF March
3 1852 hut shall be preliminary ana aux
iiia,ry thereto nor shall il be construed
10 relieve the steamship companies ron
any duties or responsibilities under eAis'-
laws
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-08
NERTE or aN ENGINEER.
He Carried His Train Through the OBJ
strnctlons md Balked the Robbers.

CLEVELAND. August Lake Shore
Express train NJ. y, arriving from the
West puned into the union station this
morning, after having enjoyed a most
thrilling experience On the plains OF In
diana.
An attempt was made late last night 10
hold up the train at Kessler, Indiana,
upon the Identical spot that the train
was held up last fall. The train was
just approaching % split switch at Kcssler,
when the engineer noticed that the switch
was turned so as to run the train on the
siding. a big obstruction of ties and lum-
ber was piled upon the siding few rods
ahesd OK his engine. The obstruction did
not appear TO be impossible and the
engineer put on all the steam and dashed
the main track, through the split switch
at a high rate Of speed.
As the train passed the obstruction the
engineer noticed group OF masked men,
and as the engine cleared the track Of all
ob 'taclos the wOuld-De highwaymen fired
several shots into the train, none OK
which, however. took effect.
The United States Express car was at
tached 20 the train, and had on board
large amount ot money Ii is thought
that this was known ID the desperadoeS
who attempted % hold up the train.
Their disappointment IN carving out
their plans Of stopping the train by piling
cbftructions upon tie rack was cVnced
in their firing shots when they saw that
their plans had been foiled by the bold
ness Of the engineer I'm dashing through
the heap Of ties upon the track. II was
almost year ago when bandits tried
The train reached Cleveland this morn
inc ON time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-08

LONDON, Aug. 1T. w. Russell, the
Literal Cnionlst member Tor South Ty-
rOLe has az article in tO~day's Pall-Alall
Gazette concerning the future Of the
evicted tenants bill He urges the adOp-
tion of an amendment making the rein
statement Of the evicted tenants in ques-
tion voluntary instead OF compulsory.
The change In the bill, he thinks, wOul
place the House Of Lords in a position 10
pass IT,.
The efforts 10 bring about a compromise
We're yaiuly renewed prior to and during
the debate on the bill in the House OF
Commons this afternoon. The Tory land
lord members declared that no compro-
mise could overcome their objections to
the bill Eventually the bill passed the
third reading by a vote OF 1893 10 lbI.
The House Of Lords met at midnight
and heard the first reading OF the Dill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-08

VIGILANT 10 ne DOChED.
The Yankee Bont VIII Probably Not Race
IO-Dry

COWES. August The Vigiiant is
waiting to be locked az southampton. that
her bottom may be examined ana any
injury done in her grounding ia yester-
day's race may bee repaired. The Britain
MIA also is L. be d0c.ed. and she will be
unable 10 race In the Royal lacht squad
big luffng match In yesterdays race has
been accepted very cheerfuny by the
British yacntsmel.
The summary manner in which the
Yankee boat jockeyet The Price Of Wales
cutter and retaliated for the tactics prac-
ticed on her In previous races has caused
rot a little soreness. Late this afternoon
the prospects Of race tomorrow were
regarded as somewhat doubtful. owing 10
the uncertainty OF the Britannias and
Nigilants plans. The probability is, how
ever that the race Will come OF.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-08
THEIR Parting SHOI.
IndustrlaIs Issue an Address In Which
Thcv refrr to Gov O'Ferran

Thcv refer to Gov O'Ferrau
WASHINGTON. d. c., Aug. THE
five hundred or more members OF the
Commonweal army, under General Cal
vim and Thomas, left for their homes
tonight Before their departure the
commanders gave out the following let
ter.
I'VE. the members Of the Calvin con
tingeut of Los Angeles, Cal. and the
Thomas contingent of Cincinnati. ohio.
Of the Industrial army. desire 10 express
our gratitude 10 the people Of Washing
ton and vicinity. who in any manner
do We thank Chief Of Police colonel
Moore, who has proved himself true
and humane man. and also cine District
Commissioners. who Cheerfully responded
when transportation was requested. Last.
but not least, DO We EXPRESS our sincere
thanks 90 the Hon. Frank Hume, through
whose influence transportation was Sc
cured and our cOmmissary many tmeS
Icplenished, when We knew not where
our next meal was TO come from.
We desire the Governor of Virginia To
understand that II rs not his threats nor
fear of MS militia that causes our de-
parturc. We depart through the request
Of Mr. Hume. for whom We have the
greatest respect, and for our own welfare.
We are going TO our homes. whore we
viii continue the hght for liberty and
equality at the ballOt-boX.
We did 10 all in our power 10 condemn
the administration Of Grover Cleyland.
and the actions II many Of the sO-called
senators ana conyressmen, who have re-
fused 20 net favorably upon any Of the
(Signed COL. THOMAS CALVIN.
Los Angeles CCal) Contingent;
GEN. :. n. THOMAS.
Cincinnati (O) Contingent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-08

the disqualification Of the Britannia at
the start, but there was more dlsappoint-
ment at the fact OF the Vigilant not be-
fng member Of the Royal Yacht squad
ron and unable 10 compete for the Queens
cup.
However, both Nigilant and Britannia
are entered for to-mOrrOw's r. ing. when
they viii cNnpete for the ROYAL Yacht
squadron prize OF fl00 for all yachts ex-
ceedng forty-one rating belonging T. any
recognized yacht club. The race tO-mor-
row will be over the Queens course.
which has already been proved to be
eminently suited TO the American yacht.
as Il has but four turns, and Is likely to
enable her TO win another victory over
the Prince OF Wales cutter.
The two yachts spent the day I'm re-
pairing the damage which they sustained
through scraping the shore I'm the luiing
match which took place off Ventnor yes
terday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-08
INsPECIION or NAVY YARDS.
Secretary Herbert Left on "A Tour Of Thirty
Days

WASHINGTON. Aug. THE dispatch
boat Dolphin will fly the flag Of the
Secretary Of the Navy for the next thir-
ty days She left New London yesterday
for Washington. where she will be proVd-
I'd Wilh stores for a long cruise, and next
Monday or Tuesday she will leave for
the New England naval stations. having
ON board Secretary Herbert, accompanied
By his son and daughter.
II Is the Secretarys intention 20 make
"A tour of inspection I'm order 10 familiar
iZ- himself with the condition and needs
Of the various navy yards The Secretary
was influenced I'm deciding to make this
tour by his experience recently in sim
liar inspection trip 10 the Pacific coast.
which enabled him to make many reforms
and settle many veXed questions from
personal knowledge of their causes.
The Dolphin viii make her first stop
at the War College and torpedo station
at Newport where several days viii be
spent She will then proceed 10 the coast
of Maine. where the navy yard at Kit
terry viii be examined. and towards the
end of August the Boston. New London,
New York, and Philadelphia yards will
be- visited. The Secretary expects to re-
turn % Norfolk carly I'm September and
spend several days among the war ships
there. During his absence Mr.. McAdOO
VIII preside over the Navy Department.