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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16
Tho Granary Weevil.

This is the time of year when the
farmer will begin to be worried by the
grain-bin beos'e. We have heard a
great deal about them in time past, and
have no reason to expect less trouble
in the future. We will first describe the
illustration. The size Of the insects
may be seen by the little straight line
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16
State Of Ohio, city Of Toledo, Lucas

State of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas
County-ss.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm Of F.
j. Cheney g. Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum Of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence this 9Th day of December,
A. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists; 75c.
Halls Family Pills, 25c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16
NIystifed.

Excuse me" he said, "If seem to
be little impertinent, but my curiosity
has got so much the best of me that 1
must venture question"
What is it,"
"Are you a gentleman going golflng
or lady going bicycling?'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16

single lava inhabits a kernel, but ker-
mel Of maze furnishes food for several
individuals. The chief injury done by
the granary weevil is to wheat, maze
and barley, but it also attacks other
grains. Unlike the moths that attack
grain, the adult weevils feed also upon
the kernels, gnawing into them for food
and shelter"
The best mode of determination is by
means Of bisulphide of carbon, placed
in the bins by means Of a tube. Care
should be exercised to secure only
standard quality. Probably this will
be best done by getting some that is
sold especially for this purpose, as it is
more likely 10 be of first-class strength.
One brand called Fuma is manufac-
tured by Edward r. Taylor of Cleve-
land, and is probably tirst-class in
every respect. A little work early in
the season may save great deal later
on.-Farmer's Review.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16

pany bears should make their claims
worthy Of consideration. The lamp
can be reflled without removing the
burner, and in case of overturning by
accident the lamp is automatically ex-
tinguished before the angle is sufficient
to allow the oil to reach the burner.
There are seven distinct points of merit
over the ordinary burner, and, taken
altogether, it seems to be valuable i'm
provement in universally used ar
ticle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16
Paper Horaoshoea.

A German veterinary surgeon has
discovered method by which horse
shoes can be successfully manufactured
of paper! The paper is impregnated
with turpentine to make it waterproof.
The inventor claims that horse wear
ing these shoes cannot slip on greasy
roads.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16
BOSTON'S NEW MAYOR.
JOSHUA QUINCY CHOSEN CHIEF
EXECUTIVE.
Had Suffered Bitter Defeat in 1894 ut
the Hands of the Unsuccessful CAndi'
date in ISO5-sketoh OF Ills Busy
Life

HE mayor Is the
third Of his name
and family to be
thus honored by
The people of Bos-
ON. His GRANDPA
iher, Josiah Quincy
was elected to the
mayoral chair in
-323 and filled 1t
with great credit to
himself and advan-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16
IA snfetY Lnmp Rnrner.

A manufacturing company of New
ark, is introducing a new lamp burner
for kerosene lamps, as shown in the
cut, which they claim is absolutely non
explosive, and the reputation this com
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16

ment but other features might neutral
lie this. Very tapering fingers, es-
pecially at the tips, are by some au-
thoritles said to indicate a parslmonl-
Gus disposition. But this may be so
counteracted by large benevolence that
Its indicative value Is almost, If not en-
tirely, lost. In making estimates Of
not one indication but many
are to be taken into account. In the
study of phrenology, for example, one
may have large benevolence, but yet
may be so overwhelmingly selfish that
the benevolence portion Of the nature
Is entirely oYershadowed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16
SCIENCE UP TO DATE.
INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES
OF RECENT ORIGIN.
The Story Told by tho Human Hand
A Safety Lamp Burner - About In
sects - Causes for Disease Electro
Culture for Plants.

ABEL asks what
special character
istics are indicated
by a very slender
palm and long,
taperlng fingers?
Answer: Such a
hand would on
general principles
indicate a moder-
ate amount of deli
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16

In some parts of Vermont there is
an overproduction Of potatoes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-16

OF all the classes of porcelain now COL
lected, old Chinese and Japanese enjoy
the greatest popularity.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30
DEAF MUTES DANCE.
A Jumping Mummy on the Piano Keeps
 the Step for Them.

A Jumping Mummy on the Piano Keeps
 the Step for Them.
 A social club of deaf mutes exists in Warsaw since 1883, and as there are a large number of persons thus affaict- ed in the capital of Russian Poland, the club is doing very well. During the last week of carnival the club arranged a ball, and in order to enable the mem- Der to dance to the music in time, very curious plan was adopted, which proved quite efficient. A large paper doll was rigged up on the piano, and the player, also a deaf mute, who fur nished the music, which, of course, could not be heard by the members of the club, used pedal to make the paper figure move up and down in time with the piece played. A large sign alongside announced the character of the dance, and thus it became possible
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30
THE FORMIDABLE UMBRELLA.
A French Tragedian Finds It Mightier
 Than the Sword.

A II
 Than the Sword.
 The affection of the collector for the objects of his zeal has been amusingly illustrated by story told of Melingue, French tragedian who had a mania for gathering together great quantities of old vestments, arms and similar an tique apparatus. Among his treasures was a beautiful and keen-edged sword which had belonged to Philip H., son of Emperor Charles V.
 Having worn this sword in piece in which he was performing, Melingue was making his way homeward in Paris one night. The weather was rainy, and he carried an umbrella. Under his cloak he bore the precious sword of Philip II.
 Coming around a corner, Melingue was suddenly menaced by two sneak thieves. He was an expert fencer, and knew that with the sword he could quickly beat the rascals off. But he said to himself:
 What! Betray to these rascals that have such precious possession? No! They might be too much for me, after all, and then they would get it. I will keep it out of sight"
 So saying, he placed his left hand on the hilt of the sword inside his cloak, and with the other hand let down his umbrella. With this as weapon, he assaulted the footpads with such force and spirit that he put them to flight.
 In this case the umbrella turned out to be mightier than the sword.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30

J. B. Early, J. A. Kilroy, Jerry Millay, I. N. Bell, Robert Hudson, c. w. Grouse, c. M. Sturges. D. M. Purman, Wm. Freeze, Lincoln Fowler, Chas. w. Pugh, N. A. Morford, T. J. Wolfiey, F. A. Hartwell, M. H. Calderwood. L. J. Wood, c. M. Frazier.
 Political meetings-Thomas Fitch, M. H. McCord, Jos. H. Kibbey.
 Correspondence-T. J. Wolfey, J. B. Early, J. A. Kilroy.
 Primaries-Pierce Evans, D. M. Purman, c. M. Frazier. T. J. Wolfey, W. H. Stillwell, Lincoln Fowler, I. N. Bell.
 Reception-Jerry Millay, w. A. Han cock, c. W. Johnstone, c. w. Grouse, R. A. Lewis, J. D. Monihon, H. Good man.
 Printing A. Morford, c. w. Pugh, c. M. Sturges. Naturalization-C. W. Grouse, J. L. Cant, Wm. Webster, Robert Black, Geo. A. Mintz. Order of business-F. A. Hartwell, J. M. Damron, H. Goodman, c. H. Knapp A. B. Hinton. Celebration and transportation -Dr. Scott Helm, c. EschmaI, c. J. Dyer, W. s. Pickrell, G. H. Honshell. Ira P. Smith. Executive-Jos. H. Kibbey, G. H. Honshell, Frank B. Moss, H. E. Kemp, M. B. Collins, A. J. Sampson. aniZation-Wabster Street, L. H. Goodrich, J. B. Early, H. B. St. Claire, Jerry Millay.
 Registration-L. J. Wood, F. A. Hartwell, A. J. Porterie. Robert Hud- son, Wm. Widmer, T. A. Jobs, Wm. Buck, F. Prothero.
 Finance-J. M. Ford, Wm. Christy Geo. Hoadley, T. w. Hine, Lincoln Fowler.
 Programme-C. M. Frazier, c. W. Pugh, J. A. Kilroy, c W. Grouse, L. B. Hayes. Enrolment of membership-M. H. Calderwoed, T. H. Molloy, L. J. Wood | w. H. Ward, M. A. Heissman.
 Political education-A. J. Sampson l Thos. Armstrong, IT,. H. c. Magne w. H. Rulings. Walter Bennett.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30
Pure Food ana Drink
Which?

Suppose a woman has two children; one she dresses in sack-cloth and the other in which does she think the most of?
 We have two teas =" Clip. per-" packed il cheap porous Japanese paper, that leaks and lets the strength out, and SeAlll1mg's Best, done up carefully and strong, protected by air-tight vellum.
 Sehlllang's Best-at quick grocers'. If you don't like it, your money back.
 .Schi!lins's Best coffee, baking-pow- der, soda, spices, and favoring- extracts, are also money-backed.
 4 ScAilkix.g G Cembany San Franeiseo
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30
CARPETS WERE UNKNOWN.
How the Fourteenth Century Mansions
 Were Furnished.


 Were Furnished.
 Carpets in the fourteenth century were unknown luxuries, says Good Words, but the fashion of strewing the apart ments with rushes was being gradually abandoned. Rushes were still used in the retainers' hall, but for the better rooms sweet-scented herbs and fragrant twigs were usually employed.
 In the fourteenth century windows were apertures filled with glass so as to admit light, but to exclude wind. The walls also were frequently hung with cloth or tapestry to protect the inmates of the room from the many currents of air that penetrated the strong but bad ly built walls. We learn from various ancient documents that it was the duty of the serving men and pages to sweep out the principal apartments, but as the use of water is rarely mentioned, damp and fragrant leaves and twigs must have aided not only in collecting the dust, but also toward refreshing the at mosphere in such costantly closed rooms, fresh air being only admitted through the doors opening on to the battlements or balconies.
 From old inventories at Thurleigh and elsewhere we ascertain how scant- fly furnished were these ancient man. sions, although they seem to have been abundantly supplied with 1agons and drinking cups in gold, silver and finely engraved pewter, besides an infinite number of black jacks or cups made Of leather.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30
AN OLD PLOT.
But in This Case 8 New Heroine Was
 Worked In.

But in This Case 8 New Heroine Was
 Worked In.
 Young story-writers are apt to begin a literary career by telling, in some form or other, the story which follows. But itmust have taken a real genius to make COW the heroine. This particular story is attributed by the Philadelphia Times, in which we find it, to Texas locomo- tive engineer.
 The engineer was running his train at full speed, when, he says, his atten- tion was attracted by COW which seemed to be coming straight down the track to meet the train. He put his hand on the valve and puffed out three sharp whistles.
 Still the COW came on, believing at every step, and acting altogether in an unusual manner. As much from curi- osity as anything else, the engineer slowed up and sent the fireman ahead to see what was the matter with the COW. No sooner did the COW see that the speed of the train was slackening, and that the fireman was going to invesfi- gate, than she turned and ran straight back down the track, stopping now and then, looking over her shoulder and switching her tail as much as to say: Come on!"
 The man followed, and by and by saw the COW stop short at high trestle. Going up, he discovered another COW which had got herself fastened in the trestlework squarely across the rail.
 As soon as the animal was released, the two cows lost no time in scampering away.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30

for the deaf mutes to enjoy the dances as if they were not afflicted with their organic shortcomings. Besides that, they were spared the agony of those who could hear, for some wag had tam pered with the piano, which was fright fully out of tune, even the player never noticing that fact. The deaf mutes danced into the early morning hours and unanimously voted the entertain menu a magnificent success.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30
Cruel Examiners.

A reporter for the Cincinnati Trih- une lately overheard dialogue be- tween two suburban gentlemen.
 "How did your daughter pass her ex- animation for position as teacher?" asked the first man.
 "Pass!" was the answer. "She didn't pass at all. Maybe you won't believe it. but they asked that poor girl about things that happened before she was born."
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30
REF UBLICAN LEAGUE OFFICERS
 AND COMMITTEES.

Oficers-C. M. Frazier. president; Pierce Evans, vice-president;S Wade H. Rulings, second vice-president; T. A. Jobs, secretary; T. w. Hine, treasurer.
 Board of directors Pierce Evans. chairman; Thos. D. Molloy, secretary J. M. Ford, treasurer: A. J. Sampson
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

The following is the electora, vote of the states as based upon the appcrtion- ment act of Feb 18,1.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-30

But, notwithstanding they are now in tn city itself, there are few lots for sale yet lat prices corresponding with the "Sound Money Doctrine of President Cleveland and his cuckoos, which means that kind of dollar which will buy two dollars worth of property. These lots are near the new elec- tric car line which is now in operation. The lots are in the city and their occupants do not need to ride into town, but the presence of electric street cars is popular and adds market value to the property. Inside of five years this will be business property. Buy lot now for residence and when business crowds you out the rents will SUD- port you in house outside in some addition where you can keep horse and drive into
 town and collect your rents Terms, cash } in one year, in two years at 10 per cent interest.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
A Cautious Juriss.

In an action for the value Of hounds
killed by a train the opinion Of the court
says: 1.-THE plaintiffs version is that
the train was going west. toward Chat
tanooga. and the dogs were going east.
toward Knoxville. They were all on the
same track and going in opposite direc-
tions. and under these facts head end
collision was unavoidable. And again:
'It is insisted by the plaintiff that
while the whistle was sounded IL was
intended for the whole pack and not for
however, seems to be a mere opinion of
the witness, as he was quarter Of a
mile away from the place when the
whistle was sounded. In addition IL
would. we think. be requiring too great
diligence for the engineer to whistle for
EACH particular dog, and more especial
ly as he had no means Of informing
each dog that any special whistle was
sounded for him. Upon these facts it
appears that the receivers were running
their train upon their own track, on
regular schedule time, and had no other
track at that place upon which they
could run. On the other hand. the plain
tiff's dogs were running on the rail
roads track instead Of the fox's track.
which simply crossed the railroad" On
these facts it is held that ''the dogs
were guilty of the grossest contributory
negligence and were only entitled to
such consideration as trespassers have
under tho law. Case and Comment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
That Troublesome X.

There have been many estimabie peo-
pie whose stumbling block has been or
biography, and it has sometimes proved
an almost insurmountable obstacle.
There was once in eastern Tennessee
a judge well versed in the law, but en-
tirely self educated. who had this same
obstacle Of photography to contend with
all his days. In early life he had lived
in Knoxville, and for long time insist
ed OIL spelling the name knoxville.
His friends at last educated him up to
the point of adding the K; so thorough
", in fact, did he learn this lesson that
when. few years afterward, he re-
moved to Nashville, nothing could pre-
vent him from spelling the name Knash-
Vile.
After few years residence there the
Judge removed again, this time to Muir
freesboro. One day he sat down to write
his first letter from this place. He
scratched his head in perplexity for a
moment, and finally exclaimed:
"Well, I'll give it up! How in the
world can they spell the name of this
place with q KIP "-Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
London In 17GI.

M. Crosby, who visited London in
1865. notes that the old pious salutation
of any one who sneezed, which still pre-
vailed in his own country, had been
abolished in England by the use of snuff.
He was given to understand that TO sa-
lutte snuff taker in these circumstances
was like complimenting him on the col.
or OF the hair of his wig. This color, by
the way, he announces in another place,
is usually brown, being chosen as least
affected by the mud and dirt Of the
streets. This ingenious explanation, like
his statement that Pope was not buried
In Westminster abbey because be was a
Catholic, and that Queen Anne in st.
Paul's churchyard wears a hoop, seems
to suggest that some Of his obliging in
formants must occasionally, in eight
zenith century parlance, have treated M.
Grosley to bite" But, in saying
that his chapter of clubs is disappoint-
ing, it must not DO forgotten that he
visited one very remarkable specimen of
this all popular Georgian institution
the society of robin Hoodians, at
whose freethinking discussions Fielding
pokes rather cumbrous fun in the Covent
Garden Journal. - Longman's Maya.
zine
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Got Their Licenses.

There is an ancient law in Rhode Is
land, which, however, is almost forgot
ten, requiring clergymen to take out a
license before officiating at marriages.
The other day Father o. Hare and Mr..
Stewart, the Episcopal rector OF Au-
burn, went to the town clerk for this
license. At first the town clerk was
much puzzled what to do, as he had no
proper license blanks, but he finally got
over the difficulty, and the clergymen
departed. After they had got ON street
car they opened their licenses, and each
was Mortified to find himself in the pos
session of q full fledged second class
liquor license, with power to run a
liquor shop subject to all the privileges
and penalties of the law. A closer in
spection Of the license, however, showed
that the words second class liquor IL
cense," giving power IT, sell malt.
spirituous and intoxicating liquors" at
retail or Wholesale. had had line
drawn through them. and instead OF
the words ito sell malt, spirituous and
Intoxicating liquors" were interlined
the words "to perform marriages" and
so forth.
Each clergyman made wry face as
he contemplated his battered license,
and each silently vowed to exhibit il
only in case Of dire peril Of $50 fine.
But both blessed the ingenuity of the
official that could transform document
which portends so much evil for the
race, according to their views. into an
instrument with power to give such
happiness. Now York Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

The strange sayings Of children would
I'll volume-for the matter Of that.
have filed one. believe-while. as for
the situations they adopt in their play.
they are initiated from the life dramas
of their elders with that reckless disre-
gard for consistency and development
that often distinguishes the dramatist.
A friend Of mine who had been Christ
masing in the country told me Of very
funny example Of this trait in 'our lit
tie ones" A large party Of children
were sent up to the schoolroom one aft
ernoon to amuse themselves, and after a
time two ladies made an excursion from
the drawing room to see how they were
getting on. The youngsters were play
acting" and the scene in which they
were engaged was that of fashionable
wedding. Away from the group Of per-
formers stood in a corner tiny girl OF
about 8. Thinking the child had been
bunished rs too young to join in the
game. one Of tho ladies went mp to con-
dole with her and ask the reason of
her solitude. "Oh, hush H. said the tiny
mite. who could scarcely speak plainly.
"I'ze the baby. On know. and I'ze wait
in 20 be born d. "--Laudon sketch
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Tried the Doctor.

The Lancet tells this story to show
the trials of country doctor in France
A young physician settled in COM
mune. whose paupers he attended for
$40 per annum. One night, soon after
his arrival at this FL Dorado, he received
an urgent summons to visit patient
who lived at distance of six kilome-
tiers from the village. On reaching the
cottage-it was then IL p. m.-he found
the doors closed and lights extinguished.
In reply to his knocks the door was
opened by sturdy peasant. who laugh
ingly informed him that there was nc
illness in the house, but that his wife
had wished to see if, when any one was
i'll, he would come if sent for The IN
fortunate medico--since dead from over.
work and probably underfeeding-re-
marked, 81 could have felled him to the
ground"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
u ,,,-.overy saved His Life

Mr.. G. Caillouette, druggist, Beavers
vile. Ill.,, says: ITO DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery owe my life. Was taken WITH
In grippe and tried all the physicians Tor
miles about, but Of no avail and was
o;ven mn and told could not live. Hav-
inc DIR. Kings New Discovery In my
store. I sent for a bottle and began It's
nae and from the first dose began to get
better, and after using three bottles, was
nm and about again. It Is worth its
weight In gold. We won't keep store or
house without IT," Get a free trial at
n r. Macdonald's drug store
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

John Citizen on the regular ticket and
James Wivel alone on a second ticket.
The vote was Citizen 152, wivel 206, for
commissioners OF highways. The ticket
elected was az follows.
supervisor Christof Fox
Clerk-Casper Brand.
Treasurer-Henry Krellwitz
Comm'r OF Highways-James wivel.
overseer OF Observation-Disclosures No I. Jerry
Harrington; District No. 2. Joseph voght;
District No. 3. John Mullenback.
School Inspector-Joseph +. Hamoitzer
Board OF Review-Joseph Croze.
Justice OF the Peace-Casper Brand.
Constables-LouisV oetsch, M. Foley, Daniel
Dunn. and James Thomas.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
What Put IL Out.

"Accidents?" said the old sea captain.
ono, we never have any to speak Of on
this line. Why, one trip about year
ago the ship caught fire down in the
hold, and we never discovered il till we
got into port and began to discharge"
That's strange. What put the fire
out?'
"Why. it burned down through to the
sea and the water put it out. Couldn't
burn the water, you know"
And the captain walked away smil.
ing. while the interlocutor was so as.
tonished that he never thought of asking
why the ship did not sink. London
Sneaker