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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

trlcian, however, who not only thought
the plan Of electrocuting whales FEAST
Bile, but built the dynamo and outlined
a plan by which it may be done. AS to
the method of application, the cap'n OK
planned it as follows: 81 am going to
place the dynamo on the whaler and
not put 1t in operation until the Whal-
ing grounds are reached. On board |
will have a big reel of heavily insu-
lated wire. The reel will be placed in
the smaller boat, in which we go out to
meet the whale. We shall have several
thousand feet of wire on the reel. One
end will be connected with the dynamo.
At the other end, which will be in the
smaller boat, will be u hard rubber
stick about four feet in length The
wire will run through that stick, so that
it may be handled easily and safely.
At the end of the stick will be attached
a piece of metal "a inches long and l
inch in diameter. The point of that
needle will be sharp, 80 as to penetrate
the flesh Of the whale easily. The hard
rubber stick and the big needle will be
used just as we use the harpoon to-
day. Well sight whale and lower the
Soat. The reel will be swung into the
bat and the dynamo started. The small
boat will go out to the whale, the har-
pooh throweri in hisusual position in the
bow. When near the big fish-as near
as we get in the old way-the harpoon-
er will throw the electric barb. At the
time there will be current Of 10000
volts running through the wire. When
the point of the needle strikes the
whale current connection will be
formed with the dynamo, and the
whale will get the full shock of the
high voltage and be dead in the frac-
ton of second"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
LihsE.EsalAl

faith In his scheme that he
engaged an electrician to build
dynamo that would generate
an alternating current Of 10000
volts. That dynamo he will have
rugged up IN his ship, and then he Will
sail away to the north to capture the
whale In a fn-de-secle manner. Capt,
Charles W. Hershell, Of Halifax, who
is owner and commander of the whal-
ing ship Resale, Is the man who in
tends to wipe out the customs and ira
ditlons Of the whaling industry with
a small wire and large dynamo. So,
tia captain said, when he came to New
York this time it was with the deter
minatlon that he would consult an cleo
trician and get the opinion of an expert
on the feasibility Of the scheme he had
in mind. Capt Hershell thought Of in
terviewing Tesla, but could not find
that gentleman. He did find an cleo
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
ENGLISH PLANT NAMES.
They Recall One Rather Curious Habit
OF Our Ancestors.

Our ancestors had curious habit OF
connecting the names of plants with
those Of various wel-known animals
says Notes and Queries. Our present
habits are 10 different that many
moderns are wholly unable to under
stand this. To them such names as
foxglove and harebell seem entirely
senseless, and many efforts, more in
genious than well directed, have been
made evade the evidence, Yet II Is
easily understood. The names are
simply childish and such as children
would be pleased with. A child only
wants a pretty name, and Is glad to
connect plant with a more or less
familiar animal. This explains the
whole matter, and 1t Is the reverse Of
scientific to deny a fact merely be-
cause we dislike or contemn 1t. This
Is not the way to understand the
workings Of the human mind, on
which trre etymoiogy often throws
much unexpected light. 1t will be I'M
derstood that l can produce my evil
dence, but 1t Is tedious from its guam
tity. I therefore refer readers to the
glossary in the third volume of Cock
ayne's "Anglo-SaXon Leechdoms."
where the plant names and refer
ences are given in full Cock
ayne includes some names, such
as cranes bill, which are not found in
AnglO-SaXon or middle English bit ap-
pear in early printed herbals. These
pass over and mention only such as
are actually found in Anglo-Saxon or
early English. The following are eX-
amples; Brides nest, birds nest, wilC
carrot; briddetunge, stellaria holostea
kattes-minte, cat-mint; cicena mete
chicken meat, chick weed; cookies fot
cocks foot, columbine; cocks hedys
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Good Luck Cake.

To one scant cup of graduated
sugar add one large teaspoonful OF
shortening and stir to cream this
will be easier if the dish is hot, beat
one whole egg and the yolks Of
two more and add; when well beaten
add two-thirds cup of water and two
cups of flour, sifted with one tea
spoonful of baking powder; bake in
three layers add fill with frosting
made with the whites of two eggs and
one cup of sugar and three teaspoon
fulls of cocoa, chocolate or cocoanut,
or simply flavor with essence of any
kind you like.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

cocks head, melilot; colts foot, colts
foot; cOw-rattle; cuslyppe, cu-sloppe,
cowslip; cronesanke, cranes shank
(polygonum persicaria); crowe-pil,
crow-bill (erodium moschatum); crow
sope, crows hope, latherwort; dog
fennel; efor-fearn, ever-fern; ever
boar, pely-pody; eofor-throtu, ever
throat, boarthroat, carline thistle,
foxes clate, foX-clote, bur-dock; foxes
fot, fox foot (sparganium simplex
foxes glofa, fox glove; fugeles leac,
fowls leek; fugeles beam fowls bean,
vetch; fugeles wise, larkspur; gauk-
pintel, cuckoo-pintle (arum macula-
tum); geaces sure, cuckoo-sorrel; gate
treow, goat-tree, cornell; haran hyge,
hare's foot trefoil.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

coat, a short skirt reaching to the
knees, knickerbockers and leather leg
gings reaching to the skirt.
N. w. Helm, of Burdickville, who
has recently timed her over a 1OO-yard
course, says she does the distance in
915 seconds with utmost ease, and he
is confident that on fast track she
can reduce this by at least half a Sec
ond. She does the quarter, half, mile,
five and ten-mile distances in proper
tionately fast time, and as there is
nothing in the Amateur Athletic Union
rules to bar women it may be that the
crack amateur sprinters of the world
will be compelled to bow before a
woman shortly before the records OF
another year are made up.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
CATCHING SHARKS.



Lieut.. COyne and some fifteen mem
bers Of company Il started out on a
steam launch a little after 10 a, m.
Sunday for the purpose Of doing what
they could with a certain family of
sharks reported to have been seen out
side the harbor, says the Pacific Com
mercial Advertiser. They stocked the
launch well, preparatory to an all-day's
hunt.
Just outside the harbor unmistak-
able signs in the shape Of several fins
were noticed projecting above the sur
face Of the water, and they made the
soldiers hair briste with excitement,
A hook baited with a large piece Of
pork and attached to a heavy line was
thrown overheard. There was a bite
and a pull and before long good
sized shark was hauled along and filled
with rife and revolver bullets. This
was excitement enough, but when,
after the line had been thrown over
again, another shark was captured in
the same manner, the men in the
launch could hardly remain In their
places
The line was cast overheard once
more, and soon there was tug that
caused a very burning sensation to
pass over the hands of the four men
who held 1t. The launch was pulled
here and there by what seemed to be
a monster twice the size Of the others.
This seemed to be proved when the
shark stuck its fin above water. At
this seven or eight bullets pierced the
head of the monster, and after a hard
fight, during which the launch was in
imminent danger Of being capsized,
the prize was brought alongside and
towed with the other two to the Aloha
boathouse, where it was found to be
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Sne was given regular and systematic
exercise in running, wrestling and other
athletic accomplishments, and by the
time she was twelve years old became
noted in the neighborhood for her feats
of endurance. At sixteen she could out
run any man, and could distance any
skater in the region famous for its
skating. She could fell a giant hem
lock as quickly and skillfully as any
man in the country, and it is common
saying in the neighborhood that she
can lick her weight in wild cats"
She is now nineteen years old,
weighs III pounds and is as 1.-the and
active as a panther. She dresses in a
combination Of male and female attire,
consisting of man flannel shirt and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Tho TImId, Shrinking Girl.

"Well, I was pedaling along in good
style. The rain had laid the dust, but
had not been heavy enough to make
mud, Suddenly | came upon Miss
Wheeler, sitting by the side of the
road. She had been caught in the
storm, and her boomers had shrunk. 4"
"Dreadfulw
Not at ALI they we're still amply
sufficient"
"How SOP"
"Thcy couldn't shrink any more
than she did when she caught sight of
me, Chicago Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

The New England Conservatory of Music,
in Boston, Mass, has furnished instructions
to over 10000 pupils since 1858, and ITS pop
ularity as an institution of the highest ex-
cenence is constantly increasing. Its cur
riculum is not confined to music alone, but
Oratory and Modern Languages have fnely
equipped departments and the best instruct
ors money can procure. Special attention
also is given to instruction in pianoforte
tuning. The charges are low when CON-
pared with those of other musical schools.
Prospectus mailed free on application.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Tho New VerSIOn,

New York Editor-See here! don't
you know executions by electricity are
the law now?
New Man-Certainly.
"Then, sir, what do you mean by us
ing this old-time, chestnutty, moldy
quotation: Give a rogue rope enough
and he will hang himself?' What do
you mean, sir? We are not living in
the middle ages"
what substitute would you sug
gest?"
Say, Let a rogue go on shocking
society and he will get shocked him
self New York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

II feet inches from head to tip of
tail, and 5S1a inches around its largest
part. The largest of the remaining
two measured 8 feet s inches.
Upon being cut open the large shark
proved to have a stomach exception
ally void, which in some degree &C
counted for the tug given the line
The stomach of smaller shark was
found to contain two hats, one towel
and half of the top of barrel, which
one of the soldiers construed as mean
ing that two native women had gone
out in a canoe with keg of beer, and
had been met by the shark, which
had deyoured one woman, the head Of
another and tapped the key in pc
Culiar manner.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

lola, the Chippewa girl" is the
,reatest woman Splinter of the age, and
Z is doubtful if more than one or two
men are her equals.
Her history is interesting, She has
been brought up and trained by Pierre
Crowl, a Canadian backwoodsman,
who has carried out for her benefit
some long-cherlshed theories of his
own.
"Ze mare outrun de horse, re doe
outrun re stag, Wy shall not re laidee
outrun re man." he used to say. Il
will see it prove some day"
He is now pleasantly engaged in
seeing it prove"
From the time of her adoption by
Crowl the girl was practically training.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
A Pastry Cook Hint.

Every inexperienced cook who is
uncertain as to how to bake the pastry
cakes, etc, should write out these
rules clearly and paste them on the
wall near the kitchen range. Have a
piece of white paper and place it in
the oven. If too hot, the paper will
speedily blacken or burn up; if it is a
delicate brown, the oven is right for
pastry; should the paper turn dark
yellow, cakes may be baked; and if
only light yellow, sponge cakes and
biscuits may be set in the oven at once.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

A wild-eyed man, with his mouth
out of joint, was found leaning against
lamp post on Fulton street.
whats the matter with him?"
yelled the crowd, as it ran up.
"Give him air." replied the police
man, "he's stranger, and he tried
to say Tchoupitoulas street. New
Orleans 'Times-Democrat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
For the Row of Pearls.

A good tooth wash may be made at
home for a trifling cost, as follows:
Dissolve two ounces of boraX in three
pints of boiling water; before quite
cold add a teaspoonful of tincture Of
myrrh and a tablespoonful of good
Eau de Cologne, or spirits of camphor.
Fill half tumbler with the solution,
and add sufficient water to fill it up.
Use this wash daily after each meal
and the teeth will be preserved and
Whitened.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Passenger, to train boy-You prob
ably did not know when you put this
book in my lap that was the author.
Train Boy - Did you write that
look?
Passenger--I did.
Train Boy-Thcn you had better
keep mighty quiet about it. just
sold copy to the man back of you.
Boston Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
XIYIaeCtIOn.

Statistics show that crime is increas-
ing, and vast amount of it can be
traced to the cruelty of man to animals,
and in turn to his fellow man. God
has given us the animals to treat
kindly, and one day He will require an
account of our stewardship.-Rev. H. G..
CoddingtOn.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
No Deception.

81 cannot deceive you," faltered the
man accused of killing his wife and
children; 81 am innocent"
He sobbed aloud, while the sweet
young girl with the violets passed to
the next cell where was confined the
confessed murderer of his great-grand-
mother.-Detroit Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

GOLD Al CRIPPLE CREEK.
Tho Best Way to Get There Ii ovsl
the Santa Fo Route

The fabulously rich gold mining district
Of Cripple Creek, Colorado, IS attracting
hundreds of people. By spring the rush
bids fair to be enormous. That there is an
abundance of gold there is demonstrated
beyond doubt. Fortunes are being rapidly
made.
To reach Cripple Creek, take the Santa Fe
Route, the only standard guage line direct to
the camp. Through Pullman sleepers and
chair cars. The Santa Fc lands you right
in the heart of Cripple Creek.
Inquire of the nearest ticket agent, or ad.
dress G.. L. Nicholson, G, p. A., A. 7. j. s.
4. R'y, Mopadnock Block, Chicago,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
His Sweet Revenge.

He had proposed and had been re-
jected. Very WELL" he said coldly,
there will come time when your
treatment of me will be regretted"
II shall never regret it, she replied.
sob, l don't mean you" he MUIR
INJURED, hoarsely. 81 refer to the man
you will finally accept" Philadelphia
North American.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Removal of NTlldew.

Mildew can be removed by rubbing
the spot with common salt and after
ward sprinkling with powdered chalk,
and then moistening with cold water.
After this the article should be dried
in the open air and then rinseG. II
the spots still show this process must
be repeated until they are removed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Her Costume.

Upon n wheel she sits secure
And as she swiftly glides,
Too people hail tho grace domure
With which Priscilla rides
Yet she who thus our praise bospealts
Benelth false colors goes,
For while she rides her brother seeks
In vain his gollng clothes,
Washington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Patient-Doctor I'm in bad way.
DIR. Newmethod--Diet
81 can't sleep"
"Diet."
II can't eat"
"Diet."
"I'm bilious"
"Diet."
"My hair is turning gray"
"Dve it." St Louis Post Dispatch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Arms and the NJ.

Ethel-"Tom says that that new
young man who comes to see you is a
stock broker. What is he--a bull or a
bear?" Maud-"Well, don't just
know, but he has some Of the bears
proclivities. Bonneville (Mass) jour
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.


1t was smart little Staten Island
miss, who, as she saw the little fluffy
feathers lying on the ground scattered
over the poultry yard, remarked: "Oh
mamma, all the leaves have dropped
off the chickens"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Drend of Poverty.

0'Farrell-Sure, and poverty is the
worst thing that can happen a mon.
McSwiney--Indade, it is If | were
offered cool million to become
pauper I'd refuse it with scorn.
Sparta Herald Advertiser
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Is DEATH TO WHALES.
ELECTRIC HAaPOONS FOR TIE
WHALING SHIPS.
Capt HcrSholl of the HnlIfar Means
to Capture tho Lovlathans by Means
nj the Electric Current Ten Thousand
Volts WIZ 10 1t.

HAT the field for
the application Of
electricity is pTUC=
tlcally unlimited Is
again demonstrated
by a seafaring
man, who proposes
to go out and kill
whales with it, re-
marks She New
York World, The
salt had 50 much
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Freddy-Why do they blind fold the
figure of Justice, papa.
Papa-So that she cannot see how
outrageously she has been cheated on
every side, my son,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
ChlCaEO Tire.

Dealer-We call this the Chicago
tire.
Customer-Why so?
Dealer-Never loses it's wind and
keeps inflated no matter how full Of
holes it gets.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Hot Hands.

There are a variety of recipes tor
this trouble, but this one is the best
Place about teaspoonful of alum in
the water you wash the hands in.
Afterward powder with rice powder.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Mhora Bailey Prnfera Them.

Congressman Bailey, so the dis
patches say, had a flush on his face
when Mr.. Barrett was in the chair the
Dther day. But Mr.. Bailey will doubt
less admit a flush in the hand is worth
q dozen on the face. Galveston News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Since March the Spanish army in
Cuba has lost 1880 men from yellow
fever. The loss from GGsertions also
has bean unusually heavy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

For lung and Chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used. - MIS-.
j. L. Northcott, Windsor, Ont, Canada.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

PRETTIEST BADGE EVER MADE, silver and
gold free coinage. Ii 10 l." beautiful, durable,
symboe quick seller Send zoe stamps for sample ad-
dress Eagle Badge Co, wllimantc Conn AGENTS WANTED
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Susan B. Anthony is afraid of q
mouse and she wouldn't be much of a
woman if she wasn't.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

EITS-All Fits stopped free by Dr. * lines Great
Nerve RestOrer, No Fits after the first days use,
Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 trial bottle freet1
Eit cases. Send to Dr. kllne.93l Arch SI' Phla' ~
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

1t seems that the question of an ex'
port duty on pulp wood is to become
a political issue in Canada.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Some naturalists say that no insects
except the silk worm feed upon the
leaves of the mulberry.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

The death rate of sailors in the mer-
camille marine is twelve per 1000
lower than on land.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

CALIFORNIA WINES DIRECT. Delivered
cases 2i qts $40; 2l0 gal kegs, Sl775 40 gal kg1
SO, Asstd. Paenc Wine Co, Los An9eles, Cal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
TO INTENDING nOMEsEEKERs.
The Kansas CITY, Pittsburg 8 Gulf
Railroad.

A now Inns now being constructed from Kansas
City TO tho Gun OF MCxico on an air line, with
siO miles Of road already in operation south oil
Annsas City, prescnts the best field for the home.
toekor Of any locality in tho United States.
Leaving Kansas City passes through mugnif.
cent agricultural country, whero a failure OF
crops ie neror known, Through rich coal fields,
through tho lead and zinc districts of Pttsburg,
KAN and Joplin, Mo. from Joplin south as
hne wheat country MS there is in any state,
well wat0red with beautiful springs of wator,
pure and clear az crystal tho streams are we'll
stocked with fish; game in abundance; aud the
NnGst fruit raising country under tho sun This
ts the territory known rs tho Land CT tho Big
Red Apples" Timber Is abundant Tho sec.
ton Of Arkansas through which this limo runs is
l,lOO foot above sea level delightful climate
all tho year round for the invalid, an tho nights
arc beautifully cool in tho hottest part of tho
summer, and the temperature very sedom gets
down bOlow freezing and that, only for few
days at time, Hundreds Of farmers from tho
states Of lllnois, Iowa and Nebraska, arc NOV.
ing into this section Of country. Now is tho tinn
TO como, tho present low prices of farm land in
that section, can not possibly remain for any
,ongth Of time. The man who buys farm now
j. certain TO reap tho reward of higher prices in
the immediate future. For particulars in regard
to railroad fare, rates on emigrant outfit, etc,
write or call upon the undersigned General
Offices NJ, X, Il T., Trust building, corner 7th
and Wyandottc Streets, Kansas City, Mo.
JAMES DONOHuE Gcn'l f. & p, Agt
N~osns City Mo
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Is the oldest and best 1t will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

When AnS,rering Advertisements Please
Mention This Paper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-02
Well Done, Ohio County.

One of the largest straws indica-
ting the trend of public sentiment in
a political way was the Republican
primary election in Ohio county last
Saturday. The Democrats held their
primary about two weeks ago and
made strenuous effort to get votes
but succeeded in polling only 3229,
against 44Io cast at the election two
years ago. When the Republicans
got everything in shipshape they
went in and according to Democratic
paper voted nearly everything in the
county, rolling up 625o, majority of
$3.50 over the Democrats. Were it
not that the total vote polled was
nearly thousand less than two years
ago, the charge that the Republican
primary was unfair might be made
with some show of truth. The Repub-
licans have not only majority of
$3.50, but they carried every district
in the county. When it is remem-
bered that until two years ago Ohio
county was conceded to have a Dem
ocratic majority the magnitude of the
change is clearly apparent. If the
we'll begun work is continued, Ohio
will this year be the banner Republi-
can county of West Virginia.