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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
FOREIGN OFFICES DOWNING STREET, LONDON.
marvellous systematic manner in which
Every detail Is ordered.

marvellous systematic manner in which
every detail Is ordered.
It is rule OF the "F, o." Gas Its
habitues term it), that not scrap OF
paper Of the slightest Importance shall
ever be destroyed. Everything is
sorted on Its arrival and put In Its
proper place. Lord Salisbury or Mr..
Chamberlain can obtain at moments
notice any document dealing with any
question written in the last two hun
bred years. This system naturally ne
cessitates an army of clerks. Every
year additions are made to the stan
by public competition, and as the sal
aries are the best in the civil service,
the brightest and most capable men
IN the country are attracted into the
service of the "F. o."
! The rewards for capable and brill
liant service are very generous. A
man showing unusual capacity Is never
allowed to stay long unmarked. Such
a man as Lord Dufferia, who rose from
q subordinate position, is bound, sooner
or later, to receive one Of the big prizes
Of Ehe diplomatic service. The salary
of the ambassador to France Is $4,000;
Austria, $4,000; Germany, 1880; Tur-
key, $4,000; Russia, 1880. There are
over nine hundred consular agents all
over the world, who receive large sal
aries, and the number Of attaches at
the various legations Is legion.
A number Of clerks are engaged for
the special purpose of arranging the
ciphers used in dispatches. No mes
sage Of Importance is sent in ordinary
terms, and the same cipher is rarely
used twice, the chances Of news leak
ing out thereby being reduced to a
minimum.
90, 100, 34346, OF, OS4, 5552S.
Chessboard, potato, elegant. sacri-
lege, merciless, toga.
These numbers and words certainly
could mean nothing to the ordinary
intelligence, and yet they are the form
in which long and important message
was recently sent. Every number and
word stands for a sentence, and the
cipher will never be used again.
Lord Salisburys official residence is
next door to the foreign office, and he
is Immediately notified Of any import
ant news that arrives. Most of his
time, however, is spent at his beautiful
castle, Hatfield House. He can direct
affairs from there with as much ease
as when he is in London, as Hatfield
House is connected with the foreign
Office by telephone.
The same communication exists with
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
He Stuck Half Way.

Most of the houses in Greenland are
entered through a passage constructed
below the level of the ground. 1t Is so
long and narrow that one has to crawl
ones way along it and an unusually
stout man finds 1t hard to get in at all.
DR.. Nansen mentions the case of fat
storekeeper Of GOdthaab. who stuck
fast in such passage, unable, despite
all his struggling and believing, to
advance or retreat. At last four boys
came to his help, two from the house
dragging him inward and two from the
outside pushing behind. For long
time no progress was made and it was
being proposed to pull down the walls
in order to set him free when. with a
last despairing effort, he was squeezed
through. A window Of the house was
removed to let him out.-Exchange.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
Stole the Piano

A man known as Lee Mcdonald
called at the house of Mrs. Lola M. Mil
Ter, No. 1904 Jackson avenue, recently,
and told her he had been sent by her
husband to take her Chickering piano
to music hall, where it was to be
used for an entertainment, He paid
Mrs. Miller So for the use of the in
strument, which he promised to return
next day. When Mr.. Miller went home
that night his wife spoke of the piano
and Miller was surprised, as he had
given no order that 1t should be re-
moved. Both surmised that they had
been the victims of fraud. After wait
ing several days, Mr.. Miller swore out
a warrant before Justice Spitz for the
arrest Of Mcdonald. Constable Vaughn
could not find him, and heard that he
had left town.-Kansas City Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
G5SISsSSizaaIl

runner, In American history there have
been scores Of Ioted chieftains, none
Of them so well known, however as
Deerfoot was from the beginning OF the
sixties, when he toured England and es-
tablished himself as the champion pace
maker of the world.
He was sixty-eight years OF age,
and had been public figure ever since
he was twenty-five. Ur to a month ago
he was in capital condition, and re-
marked to Buffalo friend at that time,
as he came in, glowing and hearty from
a walk of twelve miles: "Me sixty
eight years old. but me well and can
run yet"
He had been living ut Irving, a vii
lage not far from Buffalo. Two sons
survive him. He was born on the Cat
taraugus Reservation and in boyhood
was an extraordinary runner. In short
races and in lacrosse he was the won
der of his tribe, the Senecas In the
intertribal races in western New York
FORTY years ago, he was always first.
He got his name, according to Indian
least he had outrun a deer. Western
New York was wild at that time, and
big game abounded on every hand. Ills
real name was Louis Bennett, but by
the world he will always be remem-
bered as Deerfoot.
Though the figures are not official, It
Is said on excellent authority that he
has run the mile in four minutes What
is known as the worlds record" at
the present time, is minutes and 12%
seconds, accomplished in 1886 by w. G.
George, Of England, and never since
surpassed At Chicago at one time
Deerfoot beat 4 horse running mile
at full tilt.
Deerfoot was feet In height, straight
as an arrow and Of superb physical
proportions. There was not an ounce
Of fat about him from top to toe. His
weight was about ITS pounds, and 1t
was all firm muscle. In his time he
must have made good deal Of money,
though his estate will not amount to
more than $4,000. He was enormously
successful at exhibitions and on tours.
At twenty-five he toured the country as
a runner. appearing in exhibition races
and meeting the fleet Of foot in every
state. He was never outclassed. His
fame was national. Several subsequent
tours and series OF exhibitions in va
rious cities only added to the strong
limbed red mans fame.
After having won every honor posi-
BILE en- the American cinder path he
was taken In hand by an Englishman,
who exhibited his marvellous powers in
Great Britain. While in that country
in 1S61-62 he won the championship of
the world. His most notable exploit at
this period was the running Of twelve
miles in Sc minutes in the presence OF
Queen Victoria, who presented him
with $500 pearl brooch.
In his home now there are to be found
literally hundreds of medals and relics
that he has won by his victories. Per-
haps the tribute that he cared about
most was purse of $3.50 in gold that
he received from the Prince of Wales.
After 1870 he practically retired from
competitions, and building himself a
house on the Cattaraugus Reservation,
lived there to the day of his death.
The last time he was seen in public
was at the Chicago Worlds Fair.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
BITS OF KNOWLEDGE.

A little salt sprinkled on hot stove
will remove any disagreeable odor.
The University of Chicago has made
physical culture work compulsory for
all unclassifle& students.
Only thirteen of the necessary ma
jority was lacking to carry the anti
barroom bill in the Georgia legislature.
1t is hardly to be credited, but it Ia
authoritatively stated that the people
of the United States annually chew
$50 ,OOO,O 900 worth of gum.
William Gardenio was the first per-
SOL on whom the title of doctor Of med
iclne was bestowed. He received it
from the college of Asto in Italy, in
1929.
The most valuable clock in the world
is one which was made by Louis XIV,
and which is owned by one of the
Rothschilds. who bought 1t for $4,000.
Cool as a cucumber" is scientifical-
ly correct. Investigation shows that
this vegetable has a temperature one
degree below that of the surrounding
atmosphere.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
Drawn from tho Bible.

'T think" he Hall Caine) says, that
l know my bible as few literary mel
know it. There Is no book in the world
like it and the finest novels ever writ
ten fan far short in interest Of any
one of the stories it tells. Whatever
strong situations l have in my books
are not Of my creation but are taken
from the bible The Deemster' is the
story of the prodigal son. The Bond
man is the story of Esau and Jacob,
though in my version sympathy at
taches to Esau. The Scapegoat' Is the
story of Eli and his sons, but with
Samuel as a little girl. The Manx-
man is the story Of David and Uriah.
NY new book also comes out of the
bible, from a perfectly startlingsOurce."
McClures Magazine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
HOW PERUvIANs CELEBRATE.
Christmas Eve a Season of J0llihCatlon
Bull Fights After Church.

Christmas Eve Season OF J0HihcAelon
Bull Fights After Church.
4 Christmas celebration in Peru has
peculiar features, says the New York
Herald. In the cities, and more espe-
cially In Lima, there are bewilderlng
scenes Of activity on Christmas eve.
The streets and square are crowded
with gayly-dressed people. Droves Of
asses are to be seen in every direction
laden with fruit, boughs from the noun
tains, liquors and other merchandise,
Ice stalls, provided with chairs and
benches, are crowded by the perspir-
Ing pleasure-seekers who find ice nee
essary on sultry Christmas. AS night
approaches the streets are packed with
a noisy people and joke and jest and
merry FRANKS become the rule. These
are participated In mostly by strangely
attired persons in masks. Music Of
guitars, Gathering castanets and peb-
bles rafting In gourds fill the air with
mingled discordant sounds. No door is
closed There are music and dancing
and the distribution Of gifts in every
house, All are welcome to enter.
Strangers are sure Of a hearty welcome
and to be foreigner ia to have a double
claim on hospitality and to receive n
double welcome. All ceremony and re-
straint are absent. Suddenly the
scene changes. The midnight bell at
the Cathedral has summoned all to
mass The houses and streets ara
nearly deserted, while the churches,
with their decorations and blazing
tapers, are thronged. Again on Christ
mas morning the streets are crowded
and the markets are thronged but at
o'clock the churches are again filled.
After the services come the feast and
the games and the sports. OF all the
sports bull-fghting Is the favorite and
the Christmas fight IL generally the
best OF the season. as eight or ten bulls
are frequently killed on that day, be-
sides several horses and not infrequent-
~ one or two Of the fighting men. In
this sport women appear to take more
enthusiastic pleasure than the men.
When night comes there is a grand
procession headed by the priests and
monks, who are followed by the SOL
diers and the people. All are gayly
dressed and many in fantastic costumes
and masks Banners, flags, streaming
ribbons and green boughs are carried
and music fills the air. In the midst
OF the procession there ia held aloft the
figure of the Madonna bearing in her
arms the Holy Child. After long march
the procession returns to the cathedral,
there disbands and the Christmas cele-
bration Is at an end.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
Chenn but No Rarraln.

When the average "cabby" comes to
the conclusion that his horse is too old
and infirm to draw his vehicle, it may
be assumed that the animals market
value is very small. In the east end
there are several establishments where
such horses and mules to match are
sold to the highest bidder. The prices
brought are ridiculously small and
'dwindle to almost nothing after the
auctioncer has deducted his percentage
for making the sale; but, then, the
"cabby" is rid Of his horse, which is
something during the winter, especially
If the animal is not able to earn its oats.
Last week well-known hackdriver de-
cldel TO sell horse that he had driven
eight years and which was reputed to
be nearly % years old. He sent the
beast TO an east end auctioneer with in
structions to sell him for what he would
bring The horse sold for so cents. The
auctioneer reserved half of this sum as
his commission. The hackman and the
boy had a drink Of 10-cent whisky and
the net saving from the sale was exactly
s cents. Louisville Courier-Journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
Illuminated Ices at Dinner.

The dinner speciality supplied THIS
year by confectloners comes In the form
Of Illuminated ices. Electricity and
tiny crystal lamps are employed when
a caterer arranges the feast, but any
hostess can contrive to serve illuminat-
ed ices by using bedroom tapers. For
large form, to be brought on In cere-
mony by the waitress when all the
dining room lights are turned very low,
a big block Of ice must be the founda-
ton. This should be followed out,
turned down like bell, and beneath
It set, the instant before dessert is
brought on, a couple Of inch-long tapers
set floating in small teacup. The best
effect in arranging the ices is secured
by cutting the foundation block in the
form of a pyramid, with letting points
here and there along its surface. II
the pyramid is very large some three
or four tapers will be needed for illu-
mination inside, while without, on all
points Of the Icy mound, must be set
frozen figures in ice cream Of whatever
seems appropriate or convenient to
serve. A capital model is a half life
size boar's head, done in frozen vanilla
cream. The eyes are coNred glass with
tapers lit behind them, big apple Of
strawberry Ice is set in the jaws, a
wreath Of holly circles the neck, and a
rivulet Of brandy, poured in a second
broader dish set under the one holding
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
FOR HIS SAKE.
An Amusing story Told by Tom Mason
in New York Truth.

An Amusing story Told by Tom Mason
in Now York Truth.
IT feel discouraged"
The WORKOUT husband heaved deep
sigh as he sat down YEARLY by the
table and leaned his head on his
hand. Yes" he continued, absently
lingering a huge pile of bills that he
had just been looking over, TRY how I
will, | cannot seem to make both ends
meet. Just as ! get to the point where
/ begin to see daylight ahead, new ex-
penseD threaten to engulf me, and thus
goes on the usual struggle"
Say no more"
While the heavy hearted man had
thus been inveighing against fate, he
had not noticed the look of deep joy
that had gradually overswept the face
Of his wife, who now, rising from her
chair, came over to where her husband
sat and gently placed her hand on his
head. Say no more, dearest" she
said, a half triumphant echo in her
voice; 81 Rave something to tell you
which may tighten your burden little.
Some months ago foresaw that the
time was approaching when you might
be short of ready cash. With this end
In view determined to save up on my
own account. 1t was not 80 easy to do
this, but when thought Of your pale,
overworked face, 1t gave me renewed
courage. And so, dearest, in this way
l have managed to save up nearly Ave
hundred dollars"
give hundred dollars" exclaimed
her husband, frantically jumping to his
feet and throwing his arms almost
fiercely round the neck Of the one who
had made such supreme sacrifice,
land you have done this for my sake?"
"Yes, for your sake" she proudly
replied, the tears of joy coming to her
glad eyes; Just think, dear, now 1
won't have to ask you for a cent to
buy that new sealskin cloak"-Tom
Mason In Truth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
Fahrlcs Of Snnn GInas.

Articles of dress are now being ex-
tensively made of glass. A Venetian
manufacturer is turning out bonnets
by the thousand, the glass cloth OF
which they are composed having the
same simmer and brilliancy of color
as silk, and, what is great advantage,
being impervious to water. In Russia
there has for long time existed a It's
sue, manufactured from the fiber of n
peculiar Harmonious stone from the
Siberian mines, which by some secret
process is shredded and spun into
fabric which, although soft to the touch
and pliable in extreme, Is Of so dura-
BILE a nature that it never wears out.
This is probably what has given an en-
terprising firm the idea Of producing
spun glass dress lengths. The Musco-
vite stuff is thrown into the fire when
dirty, like asbestus, by which 1t Is
made absolutely clean again. but the
spun-glass silk is simply brushed with
hard brush and soap and water and is
none the worse for being either stained
or soiled The material is to be had in
white, green, lilac, pink and yellow
and bids fair to become very fashion
able for evening dresses. An Austrian
is the inventor Of this novel fabric,
which is rather costly. Table cloths,
napkins, and window curtains are also
made of it. 1t has also been discov-
cred that glass is capable of being
turned into fine cloth, which can be
worn next to the skin without the
slightest discomfort ExChange
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

Windsor, Osborne and BalmoraI, tho
Queens usual residences, Gnd when
she Is on the Continent special wires
are always laid between whatever
point at which she may be and the for
eign secretary's Office. Mr.. Chamber
lain can thus hold council with the
Queen and the Premier while he is in
his room at the az. o." the Queen in
Italy and the Premier at Hatfield. The
British empire Is virtually directed
from the private Office Of the foreign
secretary.
During the recent crisis between
England and the United States and
Germany the foreign Office presented
an animated appearance. Anxious in
quirers thronged the reception rooms
and corridors by day and night, and
Mr.. Chamberlain remained almost con-
tinually at his post. It was owing in
q great measure TO the promptitude
and diplomacy with which the govern
virtually Mr.. Chamberlain and
Lord Salisbury--dealt with the situa-
ton that public confidence was SO
quickly restored.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

room in the foreign office in Down
ing street-a lane scarcely bigger
than Theater alley in New York
Mr. Chamberlain possesses more
real power than many emperors. For
the foreign secretary Of Great Britain
holds in his hands the direction Of the
interests and policy Of an empire
whose influence stretches from one end
of the world to the other,
The foreign office Is a large and
handsome building, but no larger or
more ornate than thousands Of others
in London. And yet, here, In this out
of-the-way corner in London, Is the
center from which the government Of
the whole empire Is directed. Here
cabinet councils are held, ambassadors
and ministers are interviewed, political
receptions are given, committees Of ar
bitration sit, and from here, should ne
cessity occur, war would be declared.
In and out of the foreign office pro-
ceeds continually, day and night,
stream Of ambassadors, ministers plen-
ipotentlary, consuls and attaches, both
British and foreign, the former to OBJ
tain instructions and to make reports;
the latter to present credentials and to
confer with the secretary and the gov
eminent officials. Queens messengers,
bound for points all over Europe and
Asia, pass out Of the great gate, carry
ing diplomatic documents. kilograms
and letters arrive from the representa-
tives of the British empire in every
quarter Of the globe. The amount Of
business daily is almost incredible to
one unacquainted with the enormous
interests of the British empire and the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

the boar's head, burns brightly as the
platter Is carried once around the ta-
bic before serving. After a heavy din
ner meat salad is best replaced by one
Of tomatoes and celery, that is neither
difficult nor expensive, One can of to-
matoes should be stewed with a pinch
Of salt for q few moments, then
strained, and the red juice thickened
with a little gelatine; tablespoonful
IL sufficient. New York Sun,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

This ia what the telegraph editor will
have to tackle after the Greater New
York scheme becomes reality:
Observation-Disclosures d ity-
neutrality-suspicious. Kings
county, July 1.-[Speclal.l-Miss Jo-
hanna painted a new picture to-day
which will be hung among her other
chef d'oeuvreS in the Central Park art
gallery.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
The Modern BIRD.

There's no occasion for fretting, Mu-
cinda," said the shiftless husband who
felt too languid to make another trip
down town in search Of work. Wen
be taken care Of the same as these spar
rows are. Remember what the good
book says"
"These sparrows aren't taken care
Of" retorted his wife, They have to
look out for themselves. They arc
English sparrows. Chicago Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
The willow GrOuso's Two ColOrs.

An authority on birds tells us that
on the continent, where the winters
are more severe than in Great Britain,
the willow grouse molts in the autumn
and turns whitish brown, the natural
color Of his surroundings, which pro-
.tects him from birds Of prey. When
the ground is overed with snow the
bird molts second time and is per-
fectlv white.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

II is pleasing to hear from the rep=U-.
sentative negroes in conference at TuS-
kegee, Ala, that the condition Of their
race is improving. The present genera
ton is freeing itself from the enervat-
ing influences Of slavery. and the next,
It is to be hoped, will crafty the pre-
dlctions Of the negroes slncerest
friends. Their progress, like that Of
all races, depends ON their own en-
deavor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02
warmth Necessnrx for Hnnd..

II you want to have nice soft hands
remember to keep them always warm.
Nothing cuts and disfigures them like
cold, and nothing is so identifying as
heat. 1t is said that certain Partisan
bellies sleep with their hands inclosed
in tiny muffs made for the purpose.
Continuous warmth is absolutely neces-
sary for a perfect condition.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

An epidemic Of humps has broken
out in the Wesleyan university at
Bloomington, Ill. These students are
bound to fill their heads with some
thing, and when It isn't hair 1t IN
glands.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

The amount Of matter handled by the
Chicago postal department last month
was 80 per cent greater than the amount
handled during February of last year.
1t is for young women and the politi-
clans to decide whether leap year or
politics is responsible for this enormous
increase.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

Manageable American men Will re-
Jolce to learn of the proposed tax on
the dowries Of rich American women
who marry foreign noblemen. Gould
they make the tax prohibitive these
gentlemen would not scruple to do 1t.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

Only 35 per cent Of the graduates OF
women's colleges marry. OF the re-
manning 65 per cent there are some who
would marry II the right man came
along, but the statistics are silent ON
this point.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

A postofflce has been established IN
the convent Of New MeIlary, near Du-
buque, Iowa, but It is not explained
how they will get around the rule
against the admission Of males.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

An EnglIshman has succeeded In taxi
ing a photograph Of thought. En-
gllsh thoughts offer peculiar advant-
ages for photography because they are
so very slow.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-02

John Bull has no claim on the north
pole, but 1t would be assuming a great
deal OF latitude for Uncle Sam to claim
It by virtue Of the Monroe doctrine.