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rHE Duly on ne DRAMA.
II Is TO BE Clean and Wholesome
Then TO Entertain,

II Is TO BE Clean and Wholesome,
Then 10 Entertain.
IL is the duty of the drama, first, to
be clean and wholesome, then truly to
entertain, to create as powerful n
charm rs II can out Of the tragic and
comic elements Of real life, mixed not
too strongly with the ideal sympathies,
the ideal beliefs and hopes and poetry
Of men. Let II not skip either the facts
or the poetry, for men are made up of
both; and, as 1t hopes to live, let II not
be so meanly real as to produce the
thing Itself rather than the artistic and
Ideal suggestion, and so attain merely
a cheap shock rather than an abiding
pleasure. OF all the reasons for the
Inability Of men to write plays this ten
dency is perhaps the commonest and
most effective; and we commend this
truth to all dramatists who desire to
practice their art on matters essen
TALLY unclean.
Two or three times in century, per-
haps, genius like that which produc-
ed Camille" for instance, can take the
corruption for its subject and make 1t
interesting; but in hands less gifted
only the corruption appears, and moth
ing more. The same is true of the dra-
matte use made Of the vice of so-called
aristocratlc society under It's polite We.
neer, or of any of the dark corners of
human life, high or low. There is ugli-
ness and pollution in these dark corners
undoubtedly, and 1t is equally certain
that the field Of the playwright is UNI
bounded human nature; but he pushes
his talent to the furthest stretch of non
sense and responsiveness when he urges
the reality of his fevered and obscene
dreams, or pretends that the foul things
he finds crawling in the pit are typical
Of the fragrant meadow above or of the
broad and sunlit surface Of the world.
AS a matter of fact, Of course, the men
who write these plays do not pretend
in private to any such speclous motive.
They think If a thing is nasty there is
more money in it, and they grin and tell
you that all their talk about their art
and the dark pessimism of life is part
of the hypocrisy Of their trade. Their
art!-New York Sun.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
1T WAS THE HIGH F.

How Gerster Once Reached That Diff
cult Note in the Old Academy.
Melba sang in high G with ease and
beauty the other night, and after the
excitement and enthusiasm had sub
sided an old-timer told this anecdote
of Gerster:
at was at the old Academy of Mu-
Sic" he said, land Gerster was the
favorite prima donna. She was in par
ticularly good voice that night, and
when she started to sing the house was
absolutely silent. In fact, the stiffness
seemed to increase as she sang, and
when she got to the higher notes peo-
pie seemed to have stopped breathing.
Up and up she went, until finally l felt
my heart beating violently at the fear
that she would be unable to reach the
limit she had set for herself. In an in
dennite sort of way noticed that
other people around me seemed i'm
pressed with the same fear, but the
singer never faltered. Clear as a bell
her voice continued to mount, until
finally it had struck the high f. 1t
was such a wonderful feat that when
she stopped the house remained silent.
People were so overwhelmed that they
could not recover in time to applaud.
While this deathlike stiffness prevailed
German in the top gallery, aroused
beyond self-control, shouted out "Gott
in Himmel, dot vas der high Fv' That
broke down the house, broke the spell
under which we were all enthralled,
and a whirlwind of laughter and APP
plause followed. With her face
wreathed in smiles Gerster ran off.
THAT was not the climax, however,
for, the enthusiasm being now let loose,
the entire audience arose and shouted
and insisted upon the singers return.
She came back, flushed with triumph,
and started to sing again. Again her
voice mounted up as high as it had be-
fore, and this time the suspense was
even greater, because it seemed i'm
possible that she could accomplish
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
How 1t May Happen.

"Jeminy crickets, she's got the rick
cts" whispered one beau TO another in
the company of very pretty girl. Tru-
ly she was very beautiful, but there was
twitching about the nerves OF the face
which showed suffering. NO." said the
other, 'it's neuralgia, and she's a mar
tyr to it." st. Jacobs Oil was suggest
ed as the world-renowne cure for it.
Did she try it? Yes and was cured by
it and-married zone of the fellows
afterwards. The use of the great remedy
for pain will not bring about mar
rage, but in its cure of pain it will
bring about conditions Of health to make
life more enjoyable. No man or woman
ought to marry who is sufferer from
chronic pains. We should not wed woe
to win only wretchedness.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
A conscientious Dog.

Jacks master was painter, and
Jack, being n lively and spirited little
fellow, on two or three occasions tip
ped over pail of paint in the course Of
his gambols.
Whenever this happened his master
called him up, gave him lecture, and
by the way of impresslng the matter on
his mind, rubbed his nose in the paint
much to Jacks discomfort.
One day, however, Jack was playing
about the paint-shop all alone. Sud
denly he ran against q paint-pall, and
over it went.
He looked sadly around for mo-
ment, and when he perceived that his
master was not there to in6ict the
usual punishment he walked slowly
up to the paint, plunged his nose into
the hateful mess, and ran whimpering
away.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
Brltlsh Charioteers4

The pluck and dash of British chart
oteers greatly impressed the Roman
General. They began by driving at
full speed along the enemy's line, hurl-
ing their weapons, and frequently
throwing the ranks into disorder by the
fear which their horses and the rattle
of their wheels inspired; and when they
had edged their way in among the
troops Of cavalry, they leaped down
from the chariots and fought on foot.
The drivers meanwhile fell back lit
tile to the rear, and so posted their
chariots that, if the warriors were hard
pressed by superior numbers Of the
enemy, they might have a ready re-
treat to their own lines.
So in battle they combined the mo-
Ibility of cavalry with the stability Of
infantry, and became so expert by daily
practice and exercise that when on a
declivity or steep incline it was their
habit to pull up their horses at full
Igallop, bring them to standstill, turn
them in an instant, run out along the
pole, stand on the yoke, and then get
back with all speed into the chariot.
Some Of the British cars had scythes
attached to the axletrees, and were
called by the natives covini-that is the
,Celetic word cowain, which means a
cart or wagon. The Romans may have
previously seen similar chariots used in
the Gallo armies, but the wild antics
of the painted Britons must have dis
concerted them not little.
Even Roman troops were sometimes
demoralized by the uncanny-looking
beings who opposed them. Thus we
read, a century later, Of an attack made
upon the Island of Anglesea by the
Romans. They found drawn up along
the shore a dense array Of armed men,
Through whose ranks ran women, re-
sembling Furles, clad in funeral garb,
with disheveled hair, and torches in
their hands, while Druids stood around
and poured forth dreadful impreca-
tons, with hands appraised to Heaven;
and it was only with difficulty that the
General could induce his men to charge,
fTacitus, Annals, 4, 49, THE Gentle
mans Magazine.
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A Clever Advertisement.

A physician of Montpelier was in the
habit of employing very ingenious ar
tilce. When he came to town where
he was not known, he pretended to have
lost his dog, and ordered the public crier
to offer, with beat Of drum, a reward Of
twenty-five louis to whomever should
bring it to him. The crier took care to
mention all the titles and academic
honors of the doctor, as well as his place
Of residence. He soon became the talk
of the town. DO you know" says one,
"that q famous physician has come
here, very clever fellow? He must
be very rich, for he offers twenty-five
louis for finding his dog" The dog was
not found, but patients were.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

The prospect OF relief from drastic cathartlcs
for persons troubled with constipation is poor
indeed. True they act upon the bowels, but this
they do with violence, and their operation tends
to weaken the intestines and is preIudicial TO
the stomach. Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs Is an
eTectual laxative, but 1t neither gripes nor en-
feebles. Furthermore, 1t promotes digestion
and regular action OF the liver and kidneys,
1t is an efficient barrier against remedy for ma
larial complaints and rheumatism and Is OF
great benefit TO the weak, nervous and nged.
As o medical stlmulant 1t can not DO surpassed,
Physicians cordially recommend II, and its
professional Endorsement IL fully borne out by
popular experience. Appetite and sleep arc
both improved by this agreeable inyigorant
and Alternative.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and trul~
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
sJrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it lie man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
Not SO Serious.

1t is related that two persons, one Of
them a wheelman and the other an OPP
ponent of bicycling, were discussing
the chances of injury through riding a
chances Of injury through riding a
wheel
Injury? POoh~ said the wheelman.
"I'vc been riding three years, and I've
had only one accident, and that wasn't
serious"
"What did you break in that?'
"Only leg"
"Only u leg! l should think that was
enoughr'
ooh, but it was my teachers leg"
An echinoderm that inhabits the West
Indian seas has over 10000 arJps.
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by great effort to clear himself. The
picture shows the rider, after he has
got to the ground, struggling to save his
horse. 1t was of no avail, for the ami
nal gradually lost what little footing
1t had at first obtained on the loose
rubbish, and fell down the preclpice
as described. The illustration is from
a sketch by Surgeon Major Dodd.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

such n wonderful performance twice
in the same night; but she was In mag
niicent voice and never faltered once.
In fact, the second trial resulted in a
greater triumph than the first, and the
second high Il was clearer, fuller and
more beautiful than the other 1t was
memorable night. do not believe
that anybody who was there will ever
forget it."-New York Sun.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
Easy Sum.

What does 'quartered oak mean,
father?" inquired little Dennis Mckay,
who had been reading the advertise
ment Of large furniture manufacture
ing company.
"An' here's the resoolt av iddica-
ton" calculated Mr.. Mckay, with an
expression of great contempt on his
ruddy face. Here's me by that's
been Aladdin an subthractin', mool.
tiplyin' an dividin' for the lasht swim
years COON mkt Daycimber, an has to
ask his poor ovid fayther the manin'
of simple little SOON loike that"
"Why, l didn't know" began Den
mis-, much abashed; but his father gave
a deprecatory wave of his right hand.
"And fwy didn't We know" he broke
in. envy? Because the cooltivation
av common sinse is not included in
your coorycoolum at school, that's fwy.
STAN me oop in row, an ask me how
many is elivin, sivlnteen, twinty-wan
and fourty-four, an it's meself that I'D
have nivver a wurrd to say. But let
ME casht me oy inter windy where
there's chape chairs an tables an
other furnitoor, marked 'quarthered
oak an the ovid shtory av the apple
cut inter four PAGES, that larnt me as a
by, cooms rOight back to me.
"There's four Quarthers to livery
blssed thing in this wurrld, Dennis, me
son, an whin a table is 'quarthered
oak accordin' to the man that sells it,
be the same token you may know It's
thray-quarthers pOine,aven if he makes
no mintion av it."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
Bricks.

Brlckmakers are now proposing to
make brick of all colors by mixing
many materials. Clay, with a small
percentage of iron, will make beauti-
full notified brick. Glass bricks are
also made in Europe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

James; Why do you not go back TO youl
father, Johnp John ran away from my
father. "Why, you should go back like the
prodigal son, and your father would kill the
fatted calf" eyes, and half kill the prodi.
cal son I" u atut
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

A Queer Rating. Bright Boy: / don't
think circus men know much about children.
Mother: Think notP Bright Boy: Well
they let me in at half price and they charge
pop full price, and l always sees three times
as much as pop does.-Street 81 Smiths
Good News.
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TRYING to obtain happiness simply
to have it, is nothing more than selfish
ness.
WHENEVER God enters upon a work
of creation, the first thing He makes is
light
THE devil wins many a battle by
getting Gods troops to fire into each
other.
HEAVEN is to be given to thosewho
are trying to make Heaven Of this
earth.
THE man who swears has something
in his heart that the devil wants to stay
there.
If you say "Good morning" to the
devil he will offer you his arm to take
walk.
DoN'T think about the storm being
black. Remember that God gave the
rainbow.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

The Boy Stopped. Little Boy; While 1
was ridin' the pony he took the bits in his
teeth and ran under tree that had limbs
hangin' way down low Mother; Did he
stop then2 Little Boy; Nom . but did,
Street d. Smiths Good News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

Johnny, TO his little playmate, Jimmie) I;
Say, my big brother thinks an awful LOT
of your sister. "How do you knowP" Cause
he gave her bowl Of butternuts, an every
meat was picked out whole"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

The New Woman. Little Boy; Who 10
that lady? Mother; She ia the head Of the
New Woman" movement. Little Boys She
doesn't look very new, does shep-Street a
Smith'B Good News. at
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Hocus; "Your son used to DO quite an
adept at the brush, remember. IsupposG
he 10 we'll Up In his profession now" Pc.
Gus; "0h, yes he's painting church stee-
steeple this week." r..
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07
New Map of Kansas

For 10 cents in stamps, showing all Railroads
and Express Company routes in colors
Size 22K16 inches. Just published. Address,
OFFICIAL MAI COMPANY, 722 jackson Street,
Topeka. Kaugas. r.ir
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Not Fit to Join.-First Fox Hunter at tho
American Meet Club; Why did you black
ball Winthrop Second Fox Hunter; Ho
says "hunt" instead Of ''unt, New York
Weekly,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

"Don't you think MIR. elders voice hss
a metallic ring in it2" Every naturally so,
my DEAR all his teeth are crowned with
gold" 1882
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

Maidservant; Professor, oh, professor
have swallowed a pinl Absentminded
Professor; Never mind. Hero is another
one, ff h..
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~ have noticed" said Blinks "that every
bridesmaid is married within year." eyes"
said the electric editor, "that is how all the
brides are made" t .
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A PERlLous POSITION.
Major Dodd Trying 20 Save His Horse
fr.nnnn nnnAn.mnAinu-

"hJOi DOuu AISlHS W SuNC AiAH AAOHHN
from Destruction.
The above cut depicts an incident
which occurred to Surgeon Major Dodd,
in the Indian army, while riding along
a mountain road, The road gave away
beneath the horses feet, and the horse
was dashed to pieces hundreds Of feet
below, the surgeon major managing
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

use Piso's Cure for Consumption both
in my family and practice-Dr. @. W. PAT
TERsoN, lnkster, Mich, Nov. 8, 1884
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

"I'm not so strong as used to be-, as the
onion remarked after it was boiled.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

The alphabet is growing old-the lettOrt
and are in their dot.age.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for Il. Price 10 centA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-07

just Where They Should BIZ.
New York city has $4,000 miles Of I'M
derground wires.
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002--8

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-02
An INTERESTING QUESTION.
The Diplomatic Corps at Washington
Watching the Settlement.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-The diplo-
matte corps in Washington is watching
with especial interest at present the
settlement OF the question OF the evacua-
tion of Port Arthur by the japanese In
view of the demand which Russia, France
and Germany are reported TO have MADE
upon the japanese TO evacuate the entire
Liao-Tung peninsula without reference to
China's fulfllment Of her part OF the
Shimoneski treaty obligations. IL Is
made quite clear at the Japanese legation
here that Japan will not accede to the
demand, If really made, without vigorous
protest. ''Japan, " said an official OF the
legation In discussing the contingency
today, twill fight before she Will yield
the advantage she has in the peninsula,
without full settlement of the indem-
nifty awarded her for the surrender OF
this concession. IL is too important a
lever to let GO Of, simply because 1t may
suit Russia's purpose 10 ask II. Ii Is our
understanding here that the evacuation is
to depend upon the payment OF the IN
demnity. Japan certainly regarded the
matter In that light when the treaty was
amended at the instance OF the European
powers. II may be claimed that the
question is not, any longer, one between
China and Japan, but rather one between
japan and the European countries in
terested in the settlement, but this posi-
tlOn lS not tcnaDle. III 10 Sulnd W Wuich
Japan must look for the money she Is to
receive, and it Is Chinese territory that is
involved in the controversy, and II 1t Is
q matter of keeping faith with the
European powers, let them make good
the indemnity il they do not want Japan
to continue at Port Arthur.
The representatives here of the Mikado's s
government are evidently pressed with
the belief that France and Germany are
not so much concerned over this settle
ment as has been represented. Diplomats
generally find ii hard to realize that
Russia should be so much in earnest in
pressing japan to the wall in these mat
Iers as she is represented to be. They
say that, having gained every advantage
sought, Russia would naturally be ex-
pected now to press her claims in way
not to further wound the feelings OF the
japanese.
"Russia, =" said a member of the diplo-
matte corps "has succeeded in preventing
Japan's getting any fo,tnold whatever
on the Asiatic continent, and 1t is evident
from recent accounts, that the European
power is reaping the diplomatic harvest
In Korea, to which japan is entitled"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-02
PRIZE DETECTIVE STORIES, Ho. 10.

turned to Burnett, who had seized the
medicine bottle.
$50 you have come at last, Armand
can il be really my Armand? Oh, 1t is not
you? 1t is impossible that God is so
goodl (Whisper) IT must be the devil
prompted You TO do this, MIR. Burnett!
Have you gone mad?"
'"Yes, it is Ii 1 love you. Do not curse
mel | have had the most sinister pre-
sentiment that you were about to die
that / should never see you-speak with
you alive againl'
"Poor Armandl He does love mel But
will you not give meN my mediclneY
(Sotto voice) You are very bold, Mr..
Burnett / am very angry at you'll lneyer
heard of such presumption in my life.
Burnett (whispering)-"I dare not give
you the medicine. 1t may be poison.
Marguerite (whispers) "Nonsense, MIR.
Burnett! IL is the proper business. Give
it To me and don't let it drop down my
neckl"
Burnett stood by her bedside and pre-
tended to feed her the medicine, but with
a dry spoon.
Marguerite-"There, feel better. Oh,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-02
Active Preparations.

BosToy, Aug. 2.-New York promises to
furnish an imposing division in tho pro-
cession Of Knights Tcmplar at the trien-
nial conclavo at Boston, Aug. 27, and in
addition TO the commandcries OF that state
already mentioned, Syracuse, Buffalo and
Schenectady are busy with pilgrimage
preparations. New Albany cofnmandcry
of New Albany, Ind, and Jacksonville
commandcry Of Joffersonville, Ind. will
lead largo party to the conclavo from
southern Indiana. Crawfordsville com
mandery of C1wfordsvillc, Ind, will be
represented at the Boston conclave by n
large delegation OF its members They
will be accompanied by many ladies. Pill.
grim commandery of Harrisburg will
come TO tho Boston tricnnial nearly 100
strong. Allen commandcry of Allentown,
Pa, will pitch their tent in Boston during
the tricnnial conclavc. kadosh com
mandcry OF Philadelphia have arranged
for daylight ride In train Of parlor cars
from the Quaker City to Bostnn-