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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

did go in for the whole thing
when 1t went in at ALL I was
out there something like fifteen
years ago at the time the "square-heel-
and-toe" walking craze hit the town
and everybody was a pedestrian as II
by magic. II a man walked in hurry
along the street racers sprang up along
the way, head and shoulders back la
Dan o'Leary, who wanted to squirt with
him; everybody was trying to outstrip
everybody else. Some time afterward
the wrestling idea crept in, when 1t
was nothing uncommon to see staid
citizens illustrating and twisting each
others necks anywhere along the
street. Subsequently came the boxers,
with the initial move made by the old
California Athletic club, which is yet
'amed for what it accomplished in those
days. Two or three contestants killed
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

but Refina stepped in 2:12N, 214,
2:14%, and It beat the party. Young
Paige, formerly with Malcolm Forbes,
showed wonder in the 2:3O pace in
the black mare Madeline Pollard. Just
a rOmp for her in 2:l4%, 217K, 2;1S%,
and when they started after her she
put in half in 1:06%. Fast as is the
track, there is a couple or so seconds
shy Of Horace Willis track. It was at
old Mystic Goldsmith Maid trotted In
PA.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03
LIBRARIES IN AMERIoA.
Growth OF tho System and the Method
Followed in England.

aa
The Englishman, 1t Is said, Is not a
book buyer but book borrower, says
the London Times. In America the
reverse has hitherto been the case.
There have been but few facilities for
borrowing books, at least the books
which people want to read, and so gen.
Ane booksellers have been necessity.
Why circulating libraries have not
long ago made Roadway in New York
or Boston Is not altogether clear. Prob
ably the cheapness Of reprinted novels
Combined with the natural spending
proclivities Of Americans) initiates
against their chances. In England when
all novels were issued In three-volume
form 1t was practically impossible to
read them except by the aid Of Mudie's;
but in proportion as the original price
Of book Is lowered the function Of q
circulating library disappears. In
America there were not enough copy
right novels to support the three-vol-
ume system prior to the international
act Of 1891, and now that the system
Is being discarded here 1t Is hardly
likely to make fresh Roadway in the
United States. For q circulating IL.
brAry to be successful its subscribers
must live within certain radius; 9th
erwise the cost of carriage makes the
process Of exchanging books too ex-
pensive. In America the distances are
so vast that Nudes library could new
er have served the whole country.
They must have established branches
in all the great centers of poulation,
and the expense and time occupied in
keeping their depots supplied and or
ganized would have made the business
Improbable. Some idea of the diff.
Guilty even now Of supplying books in
large quantities to the far-off western
states may be formed from the fact
that 1t is not uncommon for New York
publishers to send consignmentB to the
Pacific coast round Cape Horn and
that 1t Is usual to allow month or
Dix weeks for transit by freight trains
to the same destination. During the
last few years, however, the gap caused
by the absence Of circulating libraries
has begun to be filled by the public IL
braries which have sprung into exist
ence in nearly every large city. At the
present time there are over 500 Of these
public libraries which are regarded as
standing sufficiently high to be en-
titled to gratuitous copies of all the
United States government publications
and the number Is constantly increas-
ing. Most Of these libraries have ref
erence department and lending de-
partment. But the lending departments
are much more enterprising and up-to-
date than those of similar English in
situations. They lay themselves out
to meet the requirements Of the citi-
zens. When a new book is in demand
it Is not considered a sufficient answer
to reply that it is "out" and leave you
to solace yourself with one of the old
masters. The American librarian con-
siders it his duty to supply enough
copies to give reasonable satisfaction
to his clients. For instance, one libra
rian informed us that he had bought
thirty copies of "Trilby," sixteen or
seventeen Of "Marcella," and so on.
OF how many English libraries could
this be said?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

Of the Amateur Athletic union next
September is Harry s. Lyons He is
one Of the Oldest active athletes in the
club, having represented it since 1891.
His athletic career on the cinder path
has been very successful. Numerous
prizes are in his possession, including
the Weeks trophy, which is emblematic
of the all-round championship of the
New York A. G. for 1898. Father Bill"
Curtis says that Lyons is one of the
best judges Of pace that ever wore a
spiked shoe. After running he is able
to tell his time within fraction Of a
second. His staying qualities are good.
1t is nothing unusual for him to COM
pete in two or three events at a set OF
games. His latest achievement OF note
was at Philadelphia, July 4. He was a
member of the New York Athletic club
relay team, which won the Powell cup
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

Car Nlkolas is said to be hourly In
dread Of assassination. He has become
so nervous and excited over 1t that an
insanity specialist has him under treat
ment. This seems strange so soon after
spending $4O,OOO,OOO in his coronation
festivities to make himself popular
sovereign. Circus entertainments and
fireworks seem to have failed to recon-
cile the people with the tyranny of one
man power,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

One of our contemporaries refreshes
its readers with the announcement that
the coal-mine owners of Kentucky have
Issued "a call for a convention of the
owners Of coal mines in the United
States, to be held in Chicago, Septetn-
Der 81" A happier selection could not
have been made, as according to the
political schedule no other conventions
will be held on tat date. There Is
some doubt as to when the coal mems
convention will adjourn. Some of the
leaders are said to favor February 80,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03
MarIm GettInr Randy.

orrin Hickok hopes to get Maxim,
his fast PAGER, ready soon. Last year
it cost him 81, 400 to entertain the chest
nut gelding and thus far he has made
no starts this year. He may cut a
swath somewhere if he ever gets into
racing condition. He is a nervous,
fretful chap and that kind usually have
an extensive chapter of accidents at
tendant. r 1.5 7o4. at- Be-.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

Rebecca Broadman is the wife Of a
travelling salesman end she does not
know where her husband is, although
she is still awaiting hts return In New
York, what she does know, however, is
that before departing on his last trip
her husband sold her to George A.
Greenburg for 5000, Consequently
Greenburg took possession" Of his bar
gain. She, however, loves her husband
and in perfect good faith has appealed
to the courts to know If the sale" was
authentic. All the parties are Rus
SLAMS. "
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03
what He Meant.

"What does the superintendent Of
schools mean by proposing to cut down
the course of penmanship?" "Oh, prob
ably he expects all the children to
become lawyers and doctors. Detroit
News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

Ten Cuban women have been cap
tured by the Spaniards. This wonder
full achievement on the part of the army
of Spain shows that its valor Is not on
the wane and If properly REINFORCED
might be able to take few men pris-
oners, provided they were wounded.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03
GENERAL SPORTING.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES OF
CURRENT DolNos OF SPORT.
San FraAoisoO's PugilIstlo ArdOr IL
Cooling on-Tho worlds Champion
ship--DAviss May Go on the Stage with
tho Great John L.

HAT feverlsh hstic
flush of Frisco has
seemed to cool a
little OF late. It
was by consider
able odds the
warmest spot In ito
especial line to be
found on the conti-
nent up till very
recently. But San
Francisco always
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

A Michigan hypnotist proposes to put
a man to sleep for twenty-eight days.
If he succeeds in doing this while May
or Pingree is stumping the state the
might of hypnotlsm will be forever vim
dicated. NNtna
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03
Cause and Eject.

Stufferman-Th boat makes good
deal of noise getting up steam. Waiter
Oats not de boat 20 heah, sab. OATS
de cook putin. She loses her brett
catchin' chickens. Yo' ordered broil-
ed chicken didn't yo', sah?-Truth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03
Not that Enr.

Young Medical Student Ito charity
patient)-I-I think you must have a.
q some kind Of IA fever; but our class
has only gone as far as commissions.
I'll come in again in week when we
get to fevers.-Tid-Bits
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

An Eau Claire capitalist was arrested
in that town for wearing a too scanty
bathing suit. Apparently Eau Claire
has determined never to be fashion
able summer resort.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

NeIOmeN Nee ertoE Exec GU Mos Popua reports

maybe they Just lop off England and
Australia without mentioning the fact"
Peter did not commit himself as to
whether he would likely enter the ring
again or not; but it is thought in some
circles in England that he will.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

That there is no more sensible animal
than the horse was proved in Shelby
vile, Ind, the other day when an I'M
Gagged bloomer girl caused runaway,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

The Japanese believe that each man
is predestined to die in a certain way,
on an allotted day, and that the COM
bined efforts of man cannot change
this fate. This largely explains their
impetuous bravery during the war with
China.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

II, according to the old proverb,
speech is silver and silence golden, we
already have free and unlimited coin
age. riHl atuE
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

Ii Hung Chang told a deputation that
he favored arbitration, especially with
Japan.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

1t is the proper thing now to use the
word "ignited" instead Of fired" when
speaking of the man who haN lost his
job.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03
KANSAS STATE NEWS.


The population Of Kansas towns
above the l,OOO-mark, us compiled by
the State Board of Agriculture from
the returns Of assessors and county
clerks, Is us follows:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03
to-be-forgotten effort to do the senti-
mental in Honest Hearts and Willing
Hnndn - ---- LII
AM Am Around Athlete,

Among the men the New York Ath-
letic club depends upon to help the
winged-foot emblem to the front at the
annual field and track championships
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

It was so hot in Chicago last week
that an ice box took fire. eu ..I.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

Don't be in hurry. John Walters OF
Franklin, Ind, rode for doctor In
such haste that his horse dropped dead.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

It's very old woman that boasts Of
her age. .
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-03

Personal abuse is not political argu-
ment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
TO REFORM BUSINESS METHODS.
Resolutions Adopted at Meeting in Eng.
land.

Southampton. September 16.-The final
sitting of the meeting Of the Association
of Cham bers of Commerce was held to-
day. The principal business transacted
was the discussion and passage of the
resolutions moved by the Leicester and
Birmingham cham bers of commerce,
respectively, as follows: Resolved, That
in view of the danger incurred by trad
ers supplying materials to manufactur-
ers holding machinery on the hire and
purchase system. owing to the. .impos-
sibility of asoertaining the existence of
such prior claim, it is highly desirable
in the interests OF honorable firms that
all agreements on such terms for power
machinery to be used In mills, should
be registered in the same manner as
bills of sale, and that the executive coun-
oil be requested to endeavor to obtain
legislation to render such registration
compulsory.
Resolved, That the practice of mort
gagin9 book debts to cover case advances
constitutes serious danger to legitimate
trading and that in the opinion of this
meeting all assignments of book debts
generally, should be registered after the
manner of bills Of sale, and thatIthe
executive council be requested to take
steps to secure this end"
A resolution was also adopted favoring
the extension of the jurisdiction Of the
county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
THE EMPIRE STATE.

The New Popocracy in Convention As
sembIed
Buffalo, September 16.-Fusion of the
Populistio and Democratic parties il
New York State is the important result
of conference this morning, and is per-
haps the most startling piece of news Of
the day.
For active support of the ticket to be
named by the Democratic Convention the
Populists Will be given Representatives
upon the electoral ticket and two Con.
gressmen. This decision on the part ot
the Peoples party is the result of con.
ference held at the Genesee house this
morning between Elliot of the Danforth
and committee Of representative Popu-
lists composed of Coz. A. Fiske of Den.
YER, Col. G. B. Matthews of Buffalo,
d. Nj. Droseau Of New York city, Law.
renee V. McParliD, former secretary OF
the National committee of the Peoples
party, and G. r. White, president of the
Farmers Alliance.
It was agreed that. the Populists would
support the nominees and platform OF
the Democratic convention, no matter
who the nominees were, nor what the
platform contained. In reuurn for this
support they will be allowed to name five
Presidential electors aud two Con gress
men. They claim that they can swing
the electoral vote of this state either
way, and that their union with the
Democrtic party will result in Bryan and
Sewall carrying New York State by a
large majority.
Elliot DaDforth, who was present at
the conference, when seen this afternoon,
said that the agreement (Which the Pop
ulists claim has been practically settled)
had not besn decided upon, because il
would have to be referred to the full
state committee, which body might or
might not agree to the terms demanded
by the Populists. He said that there
would be further conference this after
noon.
John G. Sheehan, in speaking of the
subject, said that the Populists must
have misunderstood the outcome Of the
go that there would be fusion in the
terms specified.
] James W. Hinkley, chairman of the
state committee. called the convention
to order at IL. 30. He announced that the
state committee had selected Thomas E,
Grady Of New York for temporary chair
man.
Mf. 0rady was e6ooreod to the platform
and said: "As loyal representatives of
Democratic constituencies, you have as
sembled to again declare your faith in
Democratio principles, your respecr for
Democratic authority and your confidence
in Democratic success. In this respect
You differ from some who were for
many years associated with you, using
their profession OF Democracy as marks
under wioh to conceal the purely selfish
character of their political actions, and
who are now leagued with your politi-
cal opponents denouncinR Democratic
principles, defying Democratic authori-
ty and aiding, in so far as they may, to
defeat the Democratic candidates"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
DASTARDLY.
A Fiend Attacks a Young Lady
in Deering.
JUMPS ON HER AND THROWS HER
DOWN.

Pushes His Fingers In Her Eyes and Tries
to Gag Her-Timely Interference of
Hackman Dolan Saves Her.
There was dastardly assault in Deer
ing last night. About 10 O'Clock MIR.
Thomas Dolan, who drives a coupe in
this city. was coming in from a call at
Woodfords and had just reached the ball
grounds when young lady sreamed to
him for hlep. The lady had just gotten
up from the ground and was covered
with dirt.
Mr.. Dolan jumped off his hack and
went to her assistance. She was very
much excited and told the following
story, as we'll as her shattered nerves
add condition would let her:
II was on my way home to Mayor
Mitchell's house where live, and had
just reached this spot, (by ths ball
grounds) when man suddenly jumped
out at me from the side of the road and
threw me down. He poked his fin ger in
my eyes and pushed handkerchief into
my mouth. I was terrible frightened but
managed to twist my head away and
scream. just then heard your carriage
coming and the man did too, for he
cursed me and Jumped up and ran to-
ward Portland"
Dolan took in th situation in mo-
ment and making the young lady ge,
into the hack, he started for Portland
to try and find the man. He ran his
horses to the head of Preble street and
waited and watched, surmising the man
might have gone into Portland by
Green street and was likely to mix with
the crowd on Congress street. He told
the young lady to watch, and If she saw
him to point him out. In less than five
minutes they were rewarded, for the
ruffiian came sauntering along, and the
lady Guiokly pointed him out. At the
same moment she saw him the man rec
ognized his victim and Dolan, and
started on the dead run. Dolan made a
Jump for him and chased him down
Preble and over Cum berland street, but
finally lost him, as the man was q great
sprinter. II would have given a months
pay to have gotten my hands on him.
said Dolan.
The fellow had got away and there
was no help for it, so Dolan drove the
young lady home to Mayor AIitohell's
The miscreant is unknown, though the
lady thinks she would know him if she
saw him again, but she was so nervous
and frightened, it is doubtful if she
could positively do this.
1t was dastardly attack, and but for
the timely and energetic help of
Dolan. the young lady would have per-
haps been injured for life. AS it is she
will carry the marks of the 6end's fin
gers on her face for sometime to come.
She is about twenty years old.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
HER MIND UPSET.
A Woman Said to Belong in Maine De-
tanned in Boston.


Boston, September 16.-Shortly after
this morning well dressed and stylish
appearing woman entered the Herald
counting room and Immediately attract-
ed attention by the decisiysness Of her
views on variety of subjects. She an
nounced herself a daughter of the late
John Jacob Astor and evinosd' a desire
to enrich the newsboys who had followed.
To one she promised several diamonds,
and she assured another he should have
$50. Finally she removed her gold watch
and chain, gave them to one of the boys
They were reclaimed and messenger
dispatched to station for an officer.
When one arrived she quietly acoompa-
MED him to the station, where she gave
her name as Julia Loud, and said she
lived in Denmark, Me. As she was un-
doubtedly out of her mind she WAS re-
moved to the 1'ombs pending enquiries
for her friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The Amesbury, Mass. carriage COM
pany, largest carriage mandatory in
the town assigned yesterday. Liabilities
about $50, 900.
The 10Th New Y ork district Repnbli-
can Congressional convention yesterday
nominated Benjamin l.. Fairohild.
The Second Maine Battery and Fourth
Maine regiment held reunion at Rock
land yesterday.
The late 7. j. Southland will be buriod
Saturday.
The Franklin and Oxford county fairs
had great day yesterday.
The Lewiston mills elected officers
yesterday. Practically the old boards
were chosen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
BERWICK ABLAZE!
The Republicans Of Berwick Celebrate in
Royal Style.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

South Berwick, September 16.-The
Republicans OF South Berwick thought
that the election was worth talking
about and accordingly proceeded to have
a grand celebration Tuesday evening in
honor of the event. TO say that the
CELEBRATION was success would be put
ting it very mild. About 7.30 p. m. the
procession formed on Central square
in the following order:
South Berwick Cadet Band.
Great Works Mckinley Club in hand
some red and white unifor-ns.
Drum Corps.
South Berwick Water Company in tasty
white uniforms.
The line OF march was Main street to
South Bewrick Landing, thence to
Great Works via The Newichawauiok
company's private way, thence High,
School and Davis streets to Academy,
Academy to Main, Main to Portland,
Portland to Goodwin, Goodwin to Nor
ton. Norton to Main, thence to Salmon
Falls bridge and back to Central square,
where the ranks were broken and the
boys lost no time IN gathering at the
tables in Newichawauick hall, where
Caterer J. II. Morrison bad prepared a
bountiful repast which was most acoep-
table after the long march,. After the
banquet Hon. James T. Davi dson of
York spoke very happily concerning
the magnificent victory in process of
celebration, and said we should un-
doubtedly haveoccasion to celebrate again
in November. Every Republican
dwelling in the line was more or less
illuminated and the store of George e.
Joy on Main street fairly glowed with
lanterns, flags, etc., and as the process
sion passed Mr.. Joy gave grand dis
play Of fireworks. Among the house
which attracted much attention were
Mrs. Matilda Burleigh's, Chalres o.
Nash's, M. M. BartIett's, Ephraim
Hodgdon's and h. Hodgdons. Sew
eral transparencies and banners in the
parade attracted much attention. The
Great Works boys sported one which said
on one side: "50 600 more in the woods, ,,
and on the other: $50, OGOl We've Gone
Vermont One Better" Another three
sided one carried by the same company
said: mo 16 to for Us, Boys, +" La
Dor Creates Wealth. And on the third
side was picture of loom with the
goods in process of weaving. The en-
ployes of the Water company carried a
banner which said: Mckinley and
II obart, We Are in 1t, South Berwick
Water Co. Another one was adorned
with the pictures Of Mckinley and Ho-
bart. 1t was grand celebration in
every particular.