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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
A Dog and His Master.

A dog was once the cause of rep
resentation of King Lear coming to a
Drecipitate end. In Garrick's time
dogs were not so vigorously excluded
from theaters as they are now; and on
this particular night there happened to
be fat beadle in his wig, accompanied
by bulldog, sitting close up against
the stage. The beadle had sat through
four acts and two scenes of the fifth,
but, being more affected by the heat
than by Garrick's acting, had fallen in
to a peaceful slumber. The point in
the third scene had been reached when
Lear enters with Cordelia dead in his
arms, and eXclaims, "Howl, howl, howl,
howl! Oh, you are men of stone! and
so forth. Garrick had deposited the
PROSTATE Cordelia on n couch, and was
proceeding with his lament, when the
Duke of Albany was perceived to be
choking with laughter. A moment la
ter the Earl of Kent was similarly af-
fected. At the same time all the by
ISLANDERS began to litter and giggle, and
even King Lear himself stopped in his
speech and was observed to smile.
Meanwhile the dead Cordelia opened
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
RENTED A CHILD TO BEG.
A Pretended Blind Man Makes an
Easy Living in New York.

A Pretended Blind Man Makes an
Easy Living in New York.
For many weeks past, persons who
walked along Fifth avenue, in New
York City, have seen a man wearing
green goggles who played wheeHy
organ, while pretty, golden-haired
little girl asked for aims. Many have
been moved to pity when the bright,
looking child has come up to them and
pleaded that they give the poor old
blind man (her father few pennies,
On receiving the money the child al
ways gives it to the blind man.
Officers We're sent to see the blind
man the other day. The mans actions
made them suspect that he was not al
together what he seemed, and lifting
the green goggles suddenly, they found
the man had very good eyes. Man and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
KANSAS RAILRoADINo.

Parsons special: At special meet.
ing Of the stockholders OF the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas railroad, held in this
city the purchase OF the coal road Of the
Southwestern Mineral Railway company
which extends from this city southeast
to the coal fields OF Cherokee county,
was ratified and confirmed President
Rouse stated to the Association Press
representative that the proposed gen.
eral Office building to be erected in Kan
sas in conformity with the statutes
would be built at Parsons this spring
without any further delay.
The Wichita Southern is the title OF
a projected railroad which Wichita men
will build if they can secure the nee
essary capital 1t is proposed to run
from there to McAlester, 1. r., after
cheap coal A committee of citizens has
already been appointed to lobby au act
through the legislature enabling Sedg-
wick county to guarantee interest for
five years on bonds Of the railroad COM
pan " w NO lbbuSu du JLO Idu6 Vi BC,OOO
a mile. Later: A public meeting in
Wichita got up to protest against
such legislation, seems to have killed
the project.
The mutual association of the railway
lines is partially in action, evidenced by
the announcement made by the Kansas
lines that the advertised homeseekers'
excursions for March and April will be
withdrawn. The Missouri Pacific, Bur-
lington, Union Pacific, Rock Island and
Santa Flo have been advertising a special
rate for homeseekers to territory west of
the Missouri river The lines east of the
river heard of this action on the part of
the roads west of that dividing line, and
went to Mr.. Caldwell posthaste, with
the result of that gentlemen making a
successful effort to have the lines with.
draw the announcements, and at the
same time having them agree that they
will not sell or authorize connecting
lines to sell the low rate tickets for
these trips.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

her eyes to see what was happening
and Immediately was so overcome by
what she saw that she incontinently
rose from her couch and left the stage,
closely followed by the Duke Of Albany
and the Earl of Kent, who were unable
any longer to control their countenan-
ces. Yet all that had happened was
merely this The bulldog had become
interested in the progress Of the play,
and had got up on his masters chair
placing his forepaWs on the orchestra
rail. There he stood, very graycly and
earnestly watching Garrlck. Mean
while the beadle, feeling the heat more
and more, had taken off his wig, and,
still half asleep, had placed 1t on the
nearest support within reach-his dogs
head The bulldog, quite undlsturbed,
continued to concentrate his attention
on King Lear and Cordella; and 1t was
the appearance of this canine spectator
in beadle's wig which upset the act
ors at critical moment and nearly
turned tragedy into comedy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
oPossUM AND FAMILY.

story of the two darkies who were rid
ing along on a pair of mules.
"Dey's gwine ter hab roast 'possum,
der old woman an de children is, yum,
yum"
"Gosh-er-mitey," answered the other
one, solemnly showing the whites of
his eyes.
"Yas-roast 'possm, an taters, an
gravy, am
"Hole up, dar," cried the other darby,
excitedly, "deSe's some tings l amt
gwine ter stan. You say anuber word
about roast 'pOss'm and falls off dis
year mule"
The opossum is a very harmless lit
tie animal and has many things to rec
ommend it. for, although not consid-
cred a great delicacy, it's flesh is very
palatable. and its fur, which the In
dams formerly used in many ways, en-
tiers more largely into the industries
of commerce than is generally known.
It's peculiar method Of rearing its young
III DAl"IVl" III poNhC'Si SohlllNC GU Suhhlh6
ly by nature in its own fur, commends
it to the scientific inquirer as an inter-
esting subject for investigation. 1t has
a wonderfully tenacious hold on life.
for although it may be pounded with
sticks and stones until every bone is
dislocated, 1t will crawl away If left
unmolested, and soon resume its wont.
ed habits.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
STOCK AND FARM.

Kinsley Mercury: Feed is beginning
to get scarce and the fortunate owners
of surplus are getting good price for
it. Hay is worth SO a ton; fodder
$3.50; kafir corn Sc. Should the spring
be late there will be some difficulty in
carrying stock through. After such a
winter, however, grass is likely to start
early.
Harper Advocate: 1t seems to be the
general opinion among the farmers in
this locality that the wheat suffered not
a little from the recent wind storm.
The early varieties seem to have been
damaged the worst. Many contend that
if it should rain ere long and then turn
off warm there is enough vitality left to
make fair crop.
The Sterling Gazette says that the
peach buds in Rice county were all dead
before the last cold snap.
Chapman: Joe Symns, one of Doni-
phan county's largest farmers, says the
wheat on the side hills is killed, owing
to the dry winter and heavy winds and
much of it on the lower lands needs
good protected rain to redeem IL. Mr..
Symns gives as his opinion that much
of the wheat throughout the county il
killed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

STATUTORY assaults ON the high hat
will not be taken seriously by those
who wear 1T, and 1T win continue to he
worn so long as fashion SO DEGREES
LET me make the fashion in hats and
l do not care who makes the laws" Is
as applicable in this matter as In some
other matters. Theater managers have
the right under general police regula-
tons to protect patrons in clear view
Of the stage in their playhouses. No
woman, when requested to remove an
obstructive hat, would hesitate to DO
so or leave the theater. Many under
prevailing couture would prefer to
leave the theater, because the hair has
to be dressed one way to support the
high hat and another way is more
fitting when the high hat is off. Man
ayers hesitate to ask removal of the
hat, because they fear the fiscal effect
of seeing a number Of women quit their
houses rather than show unarranged
or deranged hair. The solution of the
question lies with women themselves.
If they value confectlon of millinery
more than the equity of sight of q
theater stage for others, they will in
validate any statute aimed to accom-
pllsh the object in view. No sensitive
Or thoughtful woman would wish TO
rob any one of what he had bought and
paid for. Nor do such women require
statutes to enforce an obvious pro-
priety.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
KANSAS CHURCH AFFAIRS.

Chetopa's new Methodist church is
ready for occupancy.
The United Presbyterian women, OF
Topeka, have completed arrangements
to secure parsonage and are looking
for suitable property.
There has been a great religious
revival in Corning and 1871 converts are
reported. The town has three fine
church buildings and another one is to
be built this season.
Burlington Independent: Wednes-
day afternoon Elder Setliff, state evan
gelist Of the Christian church, baptized
twelve converts in the Neosho river. The
ice had to be cut so they could get into
the water, and the thermometer regis
tered 20 degrees above zero.
Topeka Mail: Services were held in
tho Seabrook Congregational church on
Saturday evening at which time sew
eral persons received baptism and were
admitted into the church. Sunday at 2
o'clock the house was dedicated. A
large audience assembled to witness
the solemn and beautiful services. Five
ministers were present aad several dis
tingushed laymen from the city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

The $4,000 damage suit OF Mrs.
Emma J. Phelps, against ex-GoNEnor
Lewelling, Mayor Cloyes, of Atchson,
and members OF the local board Of po-
lice commissioners, under the Leweling
administration terminated by judgment
being rendered for the defendants on the
pleadings OF the plaintiff. The plaintiff
sought to recover by reason of the fact
that her husband, during 1895, failed to
support her. spending his earnings in
joints which she claimed, were contrary to
law, with the knowledge and consent of
the defendants. Judge Webb, Of the dis
trict court, decided that tho suit could
not be maintained A similar suit
against the city Of Atchison was decided
in the same manner two weeks ago.
While engaged in operating one of
the new electric mining machines in tho
North Leavenworth coal shaft, William
Baker received a shock that killed him
instantly. BY some means no came in
contact with a small live wire that threw
him over on the machine, when his right
side struck the main wire and he was
severely shocked. The foreman of crew
running the machine, William Jenkins,
received severe shock, and 1t was
thought for time that he would die
also. The employees OF the mine are
greatly stirred up over the accident,
and they came out of the mine at once.
The machines have been used in the
mine for about a year, and this is the
first death caused by them. The pro-
pretors of the mine claim that there
was only 300 volts OF electricity used,
and they are at loss to account for
Bakera death
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
BY Tradition and Usage.

1t is rather a good thing, on the
whole, to be a ''reg'lar royal queen"
Victoria's perquisites are valuable and
numerous. Among the most curious
is her right to every whale or sturgeon
captured on the coast of the United
Kingdom and brought to land. Both
of these perquisites date back to the
days of the Norman kings, and it APP
pears that in the case of the whale the
monsters were divided between the
sovereign and his cOnsort, the queen
taking the head in order that her ward
robes might be replenished with the
whalebone needed for the stiffening of
her royal garments. Every year a
number of magnificent cashmere
shawls are despatched to her from the
kingdom of Cashmere. Every tailor
holding q patent of "purveyor to her
majesty" if he conforms to ancient
tradition and usage, should present her
with a silver needle each year. An
other class of royal purveyors is called
upon to present to her annually a ia
blecloth, while from other sources again
she is entitled to an annual contribution
of currycombs, fire tongs, scarlet ho-
siery, nightcaps, knives, lances and
crossbows. These are only a few OF
the perquisites to which the queen Is
entitled by tradition and usage.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

girl were taken to the station house,
where he described himself as Eugene
Bast 80 years of age.
The officers went to his house and dis
covered that Bast was bachelor and
lived with his married brother, Law
renee L. Bast. The child was Mary
Harreman, 4 years of age, a daughter
of Eva Harreman, who lived with the
Basis. For her, Bast paid n regular
monthly rental. Mrs. Harreman was
arrested, and Bast, the little girl, and
Harreman were arraigned. Bast did
not even pretend that he was blind. He
said that he had found begging very
profitable, and had supported five per.
sons comfortably. While all were
standing before the bar, a bystander
gave a penny to the little girl. She
promptly gave it to Bast.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
priety

Charles Dickens was assailed for
casting off, as it was alleged, helpless
brother and his family at time when
the novelists position was such as to
enable him to be generous. 1t was also
a cause for mysterious wonder that in
his notable reading tour in the United
States he obstinately refused to come
to Chicago, Notwithstanding that in
ducements were offered exceeding
those he was willing to accept for
places less important not remote from
this city. The stigma of neglect of his
kin is removed in u story appearing in
the Herald which also explains why
Charles Dickens would not read in Chi
Cago. The story is only another illus
tration Of the moral strength of men
who refuse to make defense against
unjust accusation, when defense, while
exculpating the accused, would subject
others to shame or humiliation. Dick
ems preferred to let himself be vilified
as unnatural parsimoniOus, heartless,
even criminal, rather than, by breaking
hfs silence, to lift the cover Off situa-
ton he could neither prevent nor CON
done, and for which he was wholly
blameless He died without defense or
explanation, probably Indifferent to
any defense in connection with re-
proach that must have stung the more
deeply because of its uGtruthfulness
and his belplessness.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
THE CUTE 'PossUM.

Distinctively American, and Source
of Great JOY to Their CnptOrs.
The opossum is an animal found only
in America, and mostly in the Southern
States, where it is held in high esteem
by the colored people, who delight in
hunting it and eating the flesh which Is
like young pig. They are cunning ami
mails, making fierce resistance to cap
ture until they are overcome, when
they will lie still and pretend to be
dead, hence the phrase, playing pos
sum-"
'Possums can be found in the winter
season, in all the large Northern mar
kets as game, and it is quite the fash
ion to entertain guests with baked
'possum, dressed with highly seasoned
ingredients. The favor with which the
Southern darkey looks upon this fav-
orite dish may be illustrated by the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

The Armenian outrages appear to
be rather Armenian than outrageous.
The nnsp"tl;able Turk has been viewed
by the special correspondent in Arme-
MIA and is said to have been more
sinncd against than shining. 1t APP
pears that the Armenian revolution
lists have had a cheerful habit of eX-
ploding cartridges in the bodies of dead
Kurds to provoke further barbarous
maltreatment Of their own women
and children, that the conscience Of
Christian Europe and America might
be aroused, Further than this, it is
charged, the assassination Of q couple
of American missionaries was plotted
that the United States might be drawn
into the fight. The Armenian idea
seems to consist in inducing the loathe-
ly opposition to raise Cain
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

New York could have better spared
many better men than Ward McAllis-
ter, the genial, conceited, good-hearted,
foolish bear leader of Gotham society.
He made himself n unique place in CON
temporary history by his tying Of era
watts and his construction Of salads, by
his knowledge of who was who, and his
inspirations about which was which.
None can replace him. He was n Ma
poleon Of the ballroom, II Wellington
of the club n Leo XIII. Of the bOudoir.
His encyclicals were infallible. His
menus were dogmas of faith.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

New York Matrimonial Club
L'AmOur, taxed Mr.. Rothschlld So ini-
tiatlon fee and 80 cents visit. He
was to be introduced to $150,OOO
helress. The lady proved to be II
pretty servant girl at SO per month
Mr. Rothschild, being Il lawyer, made
L'Amour refund his money. Love
laughs at locksmiths easily, but never
safely monkeys with lawyers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

The defense Of Hayward, the Mime
apOlis man charged with the murder
of Miss Cling, claims that he Is insane.
Insane" murderers whose insanity Is
not even suspected until after they
commit crime can be most useful to
society on the dlssecting table.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

A squabble ever n $4,000 estate in
which one ardent squabbler is repre-
scented by six lawyers is n peculiar
San Francisco instance Of a fight for
prnclple. Surely the most hopeful liei-
CANT would expect to get nothing more
than the glory Of winning the case and
the fun of seeing the lawyers fight for
the money.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

An indianapolis man has dsappoint-
cd four wedding parties within the last
two weeks. At the last moment he
deserts his would-be bride and backs
out. This is a bona fide case Of heart
failure."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
At the Ton of His Profession.

"What did the doctor say was the
matter with you?"
"EIe said he didn't know"
"Well, what doctor are you going to
neXt"
"None. When doctor dares to make
such an admission as that he must be
about as high in the profession as he
can get. indianapolis Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
Hnrh Work.

Pop" said Farmer Corntossels son,
there's Il tramp at the back door says
he wants work"
wants work.!
"Thats what he says"
"Well, give i'm one o them mince
pies that wus baked fur Christmas and
tell i'm ten eat it."-Washington Star
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14
NEGRO HEADDREssEs.
Mud Ornaments a Popular Fad Among
the Africans.

The African puts ornaments In his
hair as we more civilized mortHls do,
but his taste is different For where
we decorate with gold and silver pins
and combs he proudly uses little balls
and disks Of clay, hanging to the end
Of his braided locks or long braided
beard. Sometimes he plasters Il great
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

A Chicago clergyman calls on his con
gregatlon to 'hclp to hold up the hands
Of all good citizens" There Is too much
'holdlng-up" done there now.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

A Cincinnati amateur poetess read
over one of her own productions and
died. More encouragement should be
given to such poetlcal work as that.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-03-14

Ex-Governor Hogg will start daily
paper In Dallas. We look for great
things from this Hogg pen,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-09-12
?. z. Items.

t. kaths, Esq, has returned from a
business trip to Pennington, Mo
Louis Schwaner is back after short
visit to friends and relatives at Freder.
icktown, Mo.
Chas. Maschmeyer. our ex-postmas-
ter, has moved to Poplar Bluff, Mo.
where his son-in-law, 4. Nemnich. is
enga ged in business.
The Big Muddy Coal & Iron Co.
have shipped the five large boilers
from the old furnace here to Murphvs-
boro. Ill.
K. NJ. Hunter has moved into the
Cha-. Maschmeyer building, where, 10
addition to his responsible position az
Principal Of the p. K. Public School.
he will perform the duties of Post
master.
Mrs. Dr. ". A. Day of Winchester,
Ill, who was our primary teacher in
~, is visiting her numerous friends at
this place. Mrs. Day was very popu-
lar. and her friends are glad to well
come her back.
Andrew Held, after a few weeks va
cation in d tour through the northern
States. has resumed his position as
clerk for P H. Jaquith
Our Public School will open the last
day in September.
Miss Alma Jaquith. who has been
spending the summer in Denver, Colo.
is expected home in a few days.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-09-12
Murder in Reynolds County.

About one O'Clock Monday AFTERNOON.
September I'd. John A. w. Russell was
shot and killed near his home on West
| Fork Of Black River, III Reynolds coun-
| ty, 20 miles southeast OF Salem by
| some unknown assassin.
Mr.. Russell left his house on horse
| back, soon after noon of that day. to
go to j . ID. Jones store two miles down
| the creek. At the same time his two
| boys started to the field with their
teams to break stnbbie land. Before
the boys reached their plows they
heard the report OF gun and heard
some one cry out oh Lordm several
times. They rode back TO the hoase
rapidly and then down the road in the
direction their father had gone.
They found their father in the road
dead. and his horse standing by him.
about 800 yards from his house. A
coroner's inquest was held by a justice
of the peace and jury. The inquest
disclosed the fact that Russell had been
!! shot in the back with Winchester ri
| fe or revolver, of about Al caliber,
| in the hands Of some person unknown
to the jury. In searching for u clew
to the identity of the assassin the jury
| found a small piece of flesh in the
| road. few feet from thicket of I'M
derbrush where signs were discovered
| of some person having been concealed,
as small limbs and twigs had seeming
| " been broken and bent out of the way
TO give free sight for ID gun. That
piece of flesh Is supposed to have been
thrown out by the force Of the bullet
when it struck the body. AT the dis
lance of 81 feet further on from the
piece of flesh the first blood was found
in the road. Aud the body was found
55 feet beyond the first sign of blood.
The horse Mr.. Russell rode. it is
claimed, could not be frightened by
firing guns; and it walked along the
road until its rider fell, and then stop
ped and stood there by its dead master
until led away.
The bullet entered Mr.. Rasselits
body through The waistband of his
trousers. just to the left aud close to
his back bone, and came out a few
inches below the right breast aud lodg-
ed in the clothing. The bullet was
found in the clothing ia badly bat
tered condition from contact with
bones We got our information prin-
clpally from Sargent Wisdom, a neigh
Dor of Mr.. Russell, who was one of the
first to reach the scene of the tragedy,
and was selected as one of the coro-
ner's jury. He says it is not known if
Mr.. Russell had an enemy in that coun-
try, and he hardly thinks. as some do,
that robbery was the incentive to the
murder, as what money he had in his
pocket. 1856, was still there untouch-
ed when searched by the jury. 1t is
suggested By some that the murder
may be the result of bad feeling