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New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
POLITICAL NOTES.

Another sly dig at lin appears In The Albany
Tincs-t 'rion" which calls attention 10 tho OBJ
yious fact that many OF our National politicians
haV. wonderful faith IN the free anu u'ii'"'''"
coinage OF silence
General Uarrlson's splendid work for Mckinney
and Uobor, is highly praised on all sides. The
members OF the National Committee agree IN say
ing that he Is not only one Of the most effective
bu, one OF the most industrious cnmpaigners IN
the field He expects to make over thirty speeches
IN Indiana and IL doing everything In his power
10 ma ko the ma joriy In his State for the Kc-
publican ticket : large AS possible. AZ lhe But.
falo Enluirer' trutilfuy remarks, lie does not
hold tha, his party has no claim upon him now
that he Is out OF Office
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

nass-meetng OF the Republican clubs OF Har
lem will be held at the Harlem River Park, One
hundred and twenty sixth-st. and Second-ave.. or
Wednesday evening Chauncey M. Depew and
Senator J. CoEgeshall. Of Oneida. viii make ad
dresses.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

There are many useful improvements
to chronicle in the way of luggage, and
among them trunk that does not need
to be unpacked, but answers the pur-
pose Of wardrobe and chest of draw
ers. 1t can be set, on arrival at the
journeys end, against the wall. The
lid will remain open when thus placed,
and discovers separate trays for milli-
merry, handkerchiefs, gloves, linen,
laces, and boots and shoes, lined with
washable waterproof, so that, If thrown
in muddy, dirt can be washed off; some
having one long receptacle across for
umbrellas, parasols and sticks; the lat
ter women have taken to in the coun-
try much of late. Below this upper
tray the box is divided into a series
Of drawers holding few dresses each
"a wonderful convenience. One of the
best inventions in travelling bags has
all the fittings removable as whole
and fitted on the outside-toilet requi-
sites, writing, etc., combined; this
leaves the interior of the bag free. The
best have square mouths; and new
kind has all the fittings above the sides
of the square, which, opening automat-
ically, adjust themselves on the top
and can easily be slipped off and stood
on the dressing table ready for use. For
the better preservation Of check books
they can now be fitted into a long mar
row leather covered case, with an &C.
companying blotting pad. Indeed, every
want is forestalled; all that is needed
is to discover the purveyors of such in
Vulnerable aids to comfort in travel
ing.-St. James Gazette.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
Know the Platform.

Mcdowell county, West Virginia, ha:
a citizen who has never been known tC
admit ignorance on any subject, and
very few things ever happen that he
did not have some part in. Here is the
latest story about him;
A group was gathered in a county
store discussing politics. George
Whalen, the man Of wonderful knowl-
edge and achievements, although q
staunch democrat, so departed from de-
claration of principles that one of the
men said: "You don't know a thing
about the democratic platform"
Don't 1? Know the democratic plat
form? Why I built it myself. There
wasn't stick of anything but solid
poplar. A thousand people were GU
that platform and 1t never settled a
hundredth part of an inch. Talk to
me about not knowing anything about
the platform! If you'll come down to
the cove where they held their barbe-
cue I'll show you the platform stand
ing yet."-Washington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
TASTED Nenrlx Two Yenrs.

DR.. Tanners famous fast of forty
days is thrown into the background as
a starvation feat by the performance
of the big anaconda at the Philadelphia
geological gardens, which was only re-
Gently tempted to eat nice fat rabbit
after going hungry for twenty-months.
1t may have been even longer, but the
keepers have no record Of the crea-
lures doings previous to its captivity,
and so can't tell. 1t is not very I'M
usual for snake to abstain from food
for several months at the end Of which
time death generally results; but the
anaconda's case is distinctly different
from any other. Its fast lasted more
than twice as long as any in the his
tory of the Zoo, and during the whole
of its continuance there was no evil
dence of ill health. The spell now
seems to be entirely broken, and the
anaconda calls regularly for its meals,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
SILENCED THE WASHER"
How a New Woman Greeted Glddy
Youths UnwelcOme Attention.

How New Woman Greeted a Glddy
Youths UnwelcOme Attention.
He had smile as bright as lis gay
ly-colored trap as he rode up along
side demure young woman, who was
walking in Central Park, the other
morning, upon one Of the asphalt paths.
She heard the rattle of wheels at her
side, yet she turned neither to the
right nor to the left.
Good morning." said the handsome
young man as he raised his straw
hat with the dizzy band, wouldn't you
like to take a ride with me this morn
ing?"
The girl didn't say "sir-r-r" or
"What means this intrusion?" She
elowly turned around and looked the
young man over from head to foot.
He bore her gaze without flinching, and
started to get down from his seat as If
to assist her into the trap.
The girl looked at him and then at
the pocketbook which she held in her
hand.
81 don't know" she said, half aloud,
II don't know, I'm sure. How much
would you charge to take me to the
Art Museum"
There was a whirl OF yellow trap,
Of bright red hat band and flying
wheels.
you'll do" the young man said, as
he rapidly drove away.-New York
Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
AN OPEN LETTER.
To Any and All Publishers wherever
They clay he.

To Any and All Publishers wherever
They EIay he.
intend tg write story which Bhall
DO unlike all other stories ever written;
and In order that all publishers may
have equal opportunity to secure this
prospective marvel Of literature, in
vite their bids. Among the startling
innovations that will be introduced in
this work OF literary art which in
tend to produce there will be found the
following:
No male character, on whom the
duty may devolve to narrate something
necessary to supply link in the story,
will Tight fresh cigar" either before
he begins or in the course of his re-
marks. II 1t becomes absolutely neces-
sary for him to light something, he will
have to light stub or pipe. Fresh
cigars are barred.
At no stage Of the proceedings will
any female character be represented In
position where she "reeled and would
have fallen had not the strong ARM
etc. Any woman who reels in this
story will have to recover herself, or
else keep right on with her falling
There will be no strong arm to save
her.
The principal male character will re-
fuse, absolutely, to become separated
from the woman he loves, through
the Vaccinations Of the villain. Under
no circumstances will he be induced to
CO. "far, far away, to forget"
There will be no bicycle admitted to
the story.
No new woman" will be permitted
within the narrative.
None Of the characters will converse
in dialect.
II any female character is found to
have a past concealed about her per-
son she will be elected from the story
summarily.
All realism will be thoroughly dis
infected and deodorized by means Of a
patent process.
In view Of the character of this story,
no bid less than 81 a line will be con-
sidered, and l reserve the right to
make the number Of lines as large as I
please.-Puck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
Deciding a Fine Point.

In the absence of the regular goll
editor the following question from a
beginner was referred to the turf editor
for an answer: ''In game of golf, is
it right to fuzzle your put, or is it bet
ter to fetter on the tee?" The turf
editor set his teeth firmly, stared hard
at the wall in front of him few mo-
ments, and wrote the following reply;
I'm case a player snaggles his iron ii
is permission for him to fuzzle his
put, but a better plan would be for
him to drop his guppy into the prlngle
and snoodle it out with a niblick."-
Chicago Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
He struck 1t Wrong.

When Tommy was about ten years
old he was taken to see his grand
father, who was very rich, but ex-
stremely parsimonious. One day the
old gentleman asked Tommy if he had
a pocketbook. Receiving a negative
answer, he said; That's too bad, If
you had pocketbook 1 would give you
a quarter to put in it," The next time
Tommy went to see his grandfather
he took care to have the pocketbook.
AS before, he was asked if he possessed
the article mentioned, and he hastily
answered affirmatively at the same
time producing it. Much to his cha
grin, the old miser said: well, now!
And so you have a pocketbook, haze
yv.i 1 was just going to give you q
quarter to buy one"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
His Skin Transparent.

"The worst affliction / ever knew
anyone to have" said G. R. Annore, Of
Duluth, sis that Of young man in my
city. His skin has become dead in
some way, and all the coloring matter
is gone, leaving the cuticle perfectly
transparent. The result is that all
the veins and arteries are plainly visi-
BILE and he looks like an animated ana
tomical chart. The case battles all
physicians, and the only remedy would
seem to be to graft new skin over the
boys entire body, which, of course,
would be impracticable, if not impos-
sible. His skin was unusually clear and
transparent when he was baby, and,
instead Of growing thicker and having
more color as he grew older, what color
it possessed left 1t, and by the time he
was twelve years old he appeared at
distance as though all the skin had
been removed.-Washington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
Matrimonial Amenities.

elbow dare you be so rude to me-"
demanded the angered wife, before
our marriage has been pronounced
valid by court Of last resort? Sup.
pose it should prove that we are not
married."
Even in his bitterness the husband
could see that he had been hasty.-s
Indianapolis Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

A double golden wedding is certainly
an unusual event. William r. Higbee
of Bridgeport, Conn.,, and George R.
Cornwall of Port Chester, N. Y, were
old school friends and married on the
same day, Sept. %, 1S46. Yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornwall went over to
Bridgeport and celebrated a,joint gold
en- wedding with Mr.. and Mrs. Higbee,
All four are in excellent health and the
two young couples" enjoyed the fes-
tivities greatly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
A Slave to tho Mesd.

Boys" solemnly remarked the
heavy-set man in the light suit, hold
ing an inverted match in one hand,
and large, fat, brunette cigar in the
other, never acquire the pernicious
habit of smoking. I'm slave to IL
now, and yet abhor 1t. I never see a
cigar, but what want to burn 1t up"
And then, with extreme satisfaction
he proceeded to burn up the one he
held in his hand. H. J. S.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

Willie Puffems-It makes me blood
boil, ah, to wead Of the fighting I'M
Cuba. am sewiously thinking, Miss
Dolly, Of going to the Cubans' aid.
Miss Dolly-That's very patriotic Of
you, Mr.. Puffems, but you must re-
member that the Spaniards do not in
the least object to cigarette smoke.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
GAMBLING IN TULIPS.
A strnge Popular Craze In Holland Two
Centuries Ago.

Centuries Ago.
Toward the middle of the seVen-
teenth century one OF the strangest Of
popular follies took possession OF the
usually positive and hard-headed
Dutch. At that period Holland had
grown from small beginnings into
riches. and luxury. With a taste for
vivid colors,. the merchants of HARLEM
began to center their admiration upon
tulips. Gardens were laid out, new
varieties sought, emulation became rife
and a mania spread over the people
New forms, shades or combinations
were introduced into the market and
fortunes were made and spent on these
lowly flowers. Bulbs reached fabulous
prices, and the only similar craze In
more recent times seems to have been
the sale Of the famous peach-blow vase
In New York city at the Morgan sale.
This latter, however, was confined to q
few connoisseurs, while the tulip craze
swept an entire slow-going, practical
Dutch community. One bulb of choice
variety was equivalent to competence
for an entire family, whereas in Haar-
lem living was cheap. In a contiguous
city for one plant was given two carts
Of grain, four carts of barley, four
oxen, twelve sheep, two casks Of wine,
four casks Of beer, a thousand pounds
of cheese, complete suit Of fine cloth
Ing and silver goblet. Another bulb
was sold for $4,000 forms, or about
$4,000 Of our money. Once there was in
HARLEM left only two bulbs of a GER
tain priced variety. For one was Of
fered and refused the equivalent in our
currency of $1,840, besides a splendid
coach and pair with their trappings.
Another refusal was of twelve acres Of
valuable land. On the register Of an
other city to-day can be seen the record
of the sale of 100 tulips for the benefit
Of an orphanage, which brought in the
amazing sum of-in our countryside
600. The spread of this craze is a
study in psychology. Finally, when
gambling in tulips began, when brok-
ers bought and sold "long" and
Short" the government decreed that
debts thus contracted should be
exacted in the usual manner. Soon
thereafter prices suddenly fell, and the
mania died natural death.-Philadel-
phia Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
Made a Sale.

The sad-faced man, with the small,
square yalise, inspected the woman of
the house a moment and then turned
away from the kitchen door,
1T amt no use arskin' you il you've
got any corns that need curin', num-"
he said. 81 can see as you're wearin'
shoes three sizes too large"
Come in" replied the mat=on. -.-Chis
cago Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
Papa's Way Ont.

Boy-Who was Cain, papa?
'Father-What book is that you are
reading?
Boy-The Bible.
Father (whose early religious trainS
Ing was rather negiected)- oh, Cain
was very good man, believe.
Boy-But it says here that he killed
his brother
Father-Eh! Well suppose they
must have found that out since l went
to Sunday school. You know they are
continually revising the book!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
Valuable ExnorIenOe.

Hay-That there boy of yourn any
good about the farm sence he come
back from drivin' truck in the city?
Oates-You bet he is. He's learned to
cuss SIS we'll that he is able to shock
the corn iist by swearin' at it.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

1t is now reported that Actor Au-
brey Boucicault will quit the stage,
having successfully married his mil
lion-dollar bride. This is more salts
factory to her friends than the origi-
nal statement that he would remain on
the stage and she would join him in
artistic avocations. She will also be
likely to hold oil to her million some
what longer this way.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

An amusing coincidence has occurred
in Passaic, N. ]. Two brothers, Alfred
and Radcliffe Wells, have been secret
ly wooing two maidens of that local
fly, and fearing opposition in each
case, neither said a word to the other
of their intentions, but both deter
mined upon a runaway match and a
secret wedding. Each carried out their
intention on the same night, and meet
ing the same day each was moved to
an avowal Of what they had done, and
their mutual astonisment can be bet
ter imagined than described.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
His Last Ascension.

Joseph Ellie, of Adrian, Mich, went
up in a balloon from Blennerhassett
Island, near Parkersburg, w. Va. ne
lost his grip and was buried as coon
thereafter as was consistent with de-
cency.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
A Bold Policeman.

II wonder" said the policeman who
knows more about the local regulations
than about Biblical history, why 1t
was that Joshua made the sun stop?"
And the member of the bicycle squad
expanded his chest and looked learned
and answered:
"That's easy; he probably arrested II
for scorching. Washington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

HE cane brakes of
Georgia and F1ori-
da are but little
known, as COM
pared with the SUI
gar plantations Of
Louisiana and Gu
ba, but the maxi
ing Of sugar and
molasses has long
been a favored pur-
suit in Georgia and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

Are we to actually have duel be-
tween Logan Carlisle and Senator
Blackburn? This is the burning ques-
ton of the hour, and Washington So
cial circles are wildly excited over the
prospect. The calm critic, however,
may we'll point out that while duel
scare comes from washington every
few weeks, none Of the duels arranged
in the national capital ever come of.
The few gentlemen who actually fight
duels nowadays arrange them in an
absolutely impromptu fashion and
without any preceding "Corbett-Fitz-
simmons" newspaper notoriety.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
Bound to KoOp Dry.

Boomspiel-Vy didn' you go in NIT
dot shandy on dot rifer bank ven it
raint? Then you nod got soakin' vet2
Mr.. o'Shea (who has been fishing)-
Sure, Oh did. Phin 1t shtarted to rain,
Oh looked round for tn shanty, but il
was on tn other side av tn river, and
OF had to shwim across to get to it,
dyez moind!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

The war department has put in dove
cotes and it may not be a great while
before there will be a demand for the
government to maintain a stock Of
rabbits with well-developed left hind
feet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

A young man was arrested in Chicago
the other day for throwing away
money. If every man guilty of this
offense were treated likewise the vote
would be very slim this year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

The fact that a girl who is blind,
deaf and without sense Of taste or
smell has passed the Harvard exam
nation with credit may be taken as an
indication that higher education is
senseless.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
In Purse and strength.

Rural Host-Well, good-by, good-byS
shall expect to see all you folks back
again next summer.
Town Lott daresay, as we'll have a
chance to recuperate during tAe Einter.
detroit Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

Fresh eggs from China" is a sign
which is being displayed in some of
the Chinese stores Of Chicago. The
celestials have evidently got a thor
oughly Americanized conception Of
the term fresh eggs"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

The wind was blowing seventy-fve
miles an hour at New York one day
last week. Gotham is evidently better
at raising the wind than 1t used to be
in the days when monument funds
were on the tapis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

A Chicago girl at present sojourning
near Philadelphia can say nothing but
init" That, however, is the most a
Chicago girl needs to say in that re-
gion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

A St. Paul girl has inherited $3,OOO,-
900, and Minneapolis is looking to one
of its young men to see that 1t doesn't
get any the worst of the deal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

William X. Vanderbilt refused to
obey summons to serve as juror. 1t
is thought, however, that Mr.. Wander
bilt would condescend to act as a jury.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

China has sent an imperial CONNER
cial ambassador to this country. This
sounds like a high-tone name for
drummer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

A bloomer girl in Groton, N. Y, last
week saved her escort from drowning
and the poor fellow is still in his mis-
cry.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

The amount a man can perform
ought often to be judged by cutting In
two what he can plan.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

Out in Missouri there is a 24-year-old
woman who is the mother OF twelve
children.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

It Is extremely easy for woman to
discover that she is abused by an Ia
compatible husband.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
.TOETIC LIFE In JAPAN
DAINTY AND ExoUIeITE Little
TOY DWELLINGS THERE.
Deer for Neighbors - A Real Arcadia
The Charm OF tho Island Miyajima
"A Place OF Perfect Peaoe-FpIry
Balconies.

HERE is an iso-
lated, aristocratic
quarter Of the vii
lage in the ravine
behind the temple,
inhabited by priests
and superior folks,
and the fair ravine
holds the Momijl
Tor Maple Lead tea
house-most be-
svglNaLN .I.A. "a
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

One OF the chief delights of feminine
nature is to do something that will
startle some particular man.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

The Standard OIL trust will not make
Ice or anything else but money.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

Enthusiasm is we'll enough for pic
nic, but 1t. takes endurance to saw
wood successfully.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

Many man has an easy Job simply
because his employers are aware that
he is not reliable in emergencies.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

A laugh is the only crop that fools
Ban raise successfully.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05

II Bourke Cochran marries the
daughter of an English lord our foreign
account will be partially evened up.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-05
in THE CANE BREAKS.
A PICTURESQUE PHASE OF OUR
NATIONAL LIFEe

Season When the Negroes Arc Happy
They Drink the Sap Unless Watched
by tho -PIckanInnles Suck the
Green Cane.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-05
WOMEN'S CLUBS.
President Morris Solicits Wisconsin
Organizations to Federate.

Berlin, Wis, Oct. 29.-Mrs. Charles
Morris Oh this city, president of the
State Federation Of Women's clubs,
has issued the following letter to all
clubs in Wisconsin:
''All women's clubs devoted to So
cial. literary, scientific or artistic Gull
ture may at any time prior to Nov. q,
1896, become members of the W1scon-
sin State Federation of Women's clubs
by simply senung requests for err
rollment to it's recording secretary,
Mrs. John Winans Of GAINESVILLE, such
action emitting them to be considered
as founders of the federation Since
representatives Of clubs were permitted
to sign the constitution, whether in
structed 20 join the federation or not,
it becomes necessary tc ask all clubs
TO indorse the signatures of delegates
in order that an accurate list of mem
bers of the federation nay be OBJ
tanned -