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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
FUTURE WAR SURGERY,

A High Authority Writes About the
Probabilities of Battles to Come.
1t would appear probable that in a
future war many of the wounds pro-
duced by the new projectile will be sur
gically less severe and prove amenable
to effective surgical treatment, says Ma
ture. Probably, also, the number of Sc
we're injuries will be very great, when
we consider the enormous range Of ths
new weapon and the penetrating power
Of the projectile, which enables it to
traverse the bodies Of two or three in
dividuals in line, including bones, and
to infllct serious or fatal wounds at a
distance Of 5000 or 1000 yards. 1t is
impossible to say what the proportion
between these two is likely to be. AT
near ranges the explosive effects will
be much the same as before, but at
long range the narrow bullet track, the
small external wounds, which often ap-
proach the subcutaneous in character,
and the moderate degree of comminu-
ton and assuring of the bone will be
surgically advantageous. These will
form the bulk of the gunshot injuries
of the future, for it would seem impos-
sible with magazine quick-fring rifles
to maintain a contest at close quar-
tiers without speedy mutual annihila-
ton.
We may take it for granted that the
number of wounded in proportion to
the numbers engaged and actually I'M
der fire will be greater than before. The
supply of ammunition will be larger,
the facility for it's discharge greater
and smokeless powder will increase the
accuracy Of aim.
think we are justified in believ-
ing, although there is high authority
for contrary opinion, that the next war
will be more destructive to human life
-"bloodier, in fact, than any Of its
predecessors that the number OF
injuries. and in many cases the severity
of the injury, will be largely increased.
But very many cases will remain less
severe in character, more capable Of
successful treatment, and less likely 10
entail future disablement, while i'm
proved sanitation and, antiseptic meth
DDS will enormously increase the pro-
portion Of recoveries.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
How Thnddcus FeIt.

Congressman Brosius of Pennsylvan'
IA tells this story about Thaddeus Stew
ems, according to yesterdays Washing
ton Post: stevens was champloning
some bill in congress which aroused the
opposltIon of the combined Southern
members. He made a brilliant speech
in favor Of 1t, and equally brilliant
speeches were made on the other side,
and the upshot Of 1t was that Stevena
was outvoted after a very bitter and
passionate partisan debate. Stevens
was still boiling with disappointment
and bitterness when Tombs, of Georgia.
in haunting way, asked him; Well
Stevens, how do you feel over your de-
feat? Feel, snapped back Stevens, !
feel like the poor man at the rich mans
gate, who was licked by the dogs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
A WORD TO MorAERs.
An Opportunity for Reflection After
Reading Implied Advice.


"How many girls we meet to-day be.
tween the ages Of 10 and II who are
going out in company without either
father or mother accompanying them ="
begins a conversation reported IN the
Philadelphia Press. EITHER they GO
out alone or with young girl or young
man as easily influenced as themselves
These young people have an idea that
their parents are growing old and are
of q different generation from them
selves therefore they neither under
stand nor sympathizo with them, 80
they seek suggestions from those who
they think will coincide with their
views and with the times generally.
How differently the daughter feels to-
ward the wise mother who has made OF
her a friend and companion from child
hood, Bound up in the love and innu-
ence and confidence OF such n mother,
there will be no question concerning
the useful womanhood Of such daugh-
ter"
but sometimes" interrupted, zone
secs daughters that are far superior In
moral character 10 their mothers"
There are instances. of course, where
The daughter would be better OF had the
mother no influence whatever over
her" was her answer.
1T Is shameful that such a state o!
affairs should exist, and yet 1t is true
The mother seems as greatly pleased
over the daughters success in catching
new beaux as other mothers feel wher
their daughters receive prizes for ef
flcient work in school. They proudly
exhibit the packet of love letters thu
daughter has received in one week, ant
we have only to look out upon thu
street of any town, from twilight unit
8 to 10 o'clock In the evening, TO see thu
result Of such training. Young girl
dressed In their best are noticed walk
ing up and down the streets, endeavor
Ing to attract attention. or chatting
with some youth upon street corner
These are somebody's daughters. Ar,
they yours? Perhaps some mother
will ask What harm, so long as ther,
are other girls with her?' But who ar
the other girls and what ia their innu
ence over your daughter? Do you sup
pose these girls ara the Confidential
companions of their mothers, or tina
they repeat to them one-half the con
versation which passes between then
and their street friends?
''If you have not previously secures
your daughters confidence, however
be sure 1t will not be given you ther
for their timidity and bashfulness wi
be far greater at that time than eve
before. Ii she does not 90 to you sh
gathers little information from on
young friend, little more from an
othar, and very likely none of it col
rect and much of 1t harmful.
THE complaint Of the paragraph,
think, Is Just. Women should max
every effort to be their daughters cor
iidantes-yes, and their sons. too"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

shade of heavy plumes and rich jeweled
ornaments. Think OF the charm OF
such a hat topping of blond beauty!
The sidecombs set thickly with rhine
stones, are jauntlly set at the side of tho
colffnre, showing under the broad brim.
Even though its an "ofi' season, the
milllners are showing no end Of genu-
inely new creations for evening wear;
prominent among them are toques and
tiny fiat turbans. Lace Is iayorlte
garniture. One pretty little fiat affair
of pale green chenille braid has broad
arrangement of butter tinted lace across
the front, finished by two upright
punches Of violets and creamy white
lilies-of- the-valley. There Is a wide
scarf OF butter tinted tulle reaching
from one side to the other, with big,
full chouX directly under the ears.
The same design is carried out In
mink with delicious effect A dainty
confection consists Of three strips OF
beaver fur caught at the back with big
jeweled clasp and fat bunch of huge
white silk peoples. A jaunty turban
of royal blue velvet banded about the
crown with jeweled stuff and topped off
at tho sides by a huge bunch of heavy
white plumes is a smart finish to cos
tune Of blue and wh!te.-Chicago
| Chronicle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

Of alternatives. The lawyer is good to
have in tho house. He Is likely to be
alert, a good Judge of human nature, a
good talker and quite as fond of listen
ing as Of hearing the sound Of his own
voice. He studies human nature at
home as well as abroad, and Is alto
gether a good fellow. The politician 10
a diplomat, and while he sometimes
leaves all his diplomacy outside of his
front door, this is not always the case.
The bachelor comes in for lively scor-
ing, especially the one who claims that
he has no small vices. Nature abhors
a vacuum, and If there are no small
vices it is pretty safe to say that there
may be some large ones that will be
pretty difficult to deal with.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
HI. Him All Rlrht.

A young woman from out Of town
went to tea among the literary set
last week. She was introduced to q
whole roomful of people, and afterward
she went about trying to call everybody
by his right and proper name-she
rather prIdes herself on that sort OF
thing, you know. She remembered an
amazing number Of names, but when
she came to one distinguished looking
man she paused in despair. IL know
everybody else's name" she said, but
when / try to remember yours l am
completely at sea. Then you're not far
wrong" said the distinguished looking
man. my name is Atwater. Wash
lngton Post.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

HANDY, SPANDY, JACK-ER-DANDY.
of a supper for the like Of her any
way. And at last made her eat the
whole Of it. told her we'd have a good
dinner to-day, cause l knowed some
body would buy my greens, and I'm go
ing to spend the whole cents for oUe
dinner. What do you think O. that?
I'm going to get three behring's at a
cent apiece, and the rest in potaters."
And he smacked his lips as he
thought of the treat in store for them
all.
II think" he continued, that you've
paid me pretty we'll for my greens in
doughnuts, without any cents at ALL
Still. as I look at It," he added. with a
sly twinkle in his great blue eyes,
"doughnuts is doughnuts a cents Is
cents, and the doughnuts is present
and the cents is pay"
laughed aloud at his reasoning,
which certainly was most sensible and
true, and then said:
Now, Jack, want you to keep your
& cents till some night when you haven't
any supper, and let me fill your basket
with something that know will go
around. l want Susie to have glass
of fresh milk. So you must carry this
tin pail, besides the basket. Do you
think you can manage them both?"
well, ma'am, guess you'll see
whether 1 can manage 'em or not. But
do you think can dig greens enough to
pay for all them things you're putting
in?"
mo, Jack, l don't, for they are not
to be paid for. want to send these to
your mother-that's all; and as you said
yourself, doughnuts is doughnuts and
cents is cents"
ITO be sure" he answered merrily.
well, ma'sm, just wish you could
see 'em when 1 tell 'em how good you
have been to me. Some folks amt good,
you know" he added with sigh.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

firyhile I filled his basket he told me
their i:ttle history, never realizing how
full It was of the deepest pathos-the
struggles Of the poor mother to keep
her family together after the death OF
her husband, a good kind man, who had
left her one morning full Of life and
strength, to go to his work In the great
iron factory, and was brought back to
her a few hours later, having met his
death while toiling for those he loved
He did not realize either how his own
self-sacrilcing spirit shone out through
his words, proving to me the strength
and sweetness Of his character. VIVA;
hero he was, this little 12-year-old
Jack!
Mother has worked so hard for Sue
and me that she hasn't much strength
left. And don't you think" he added,
Strengthening himself up proudly
"don't you think Pm big enough to take
care Of lis three? Leastways I've been
lucky this morning, for I've sold my
bIteHh anu lOuuu yOu'
The gratitude in his heart was plainly
visible in his little face as he turned II
up to me.
told him that henceforth we would
be the very best and warmest of friends,
and that happier days were in store for
him and for those at home, that could
find work for him to do which would
certainly help toward the support OF all
three.
Such happy Jack as he was when
sent him home that April morning, with
the heavy basket on one arm and a pail
Of milk on the other! And wish l
could tell you--for am sure you would
like to hear-what pleasant days fol-
lowed for Jack and those dear to him;
but 1t would make such a long story
we should never come to the end OF 1t.
Indeed, there is no end to it. 1t Is a
story which is being lived through now
and 1t grows more interesting and r'ore
beautiful, more tender and true with
every chapter.
Jack is proving himself the hero
knew him to be.
He works early and late on small
piece Of ground which we allow him to
cultivate on our farm, and he carries
his produce to town in basket strap"
ped on his back, and he is as happy
as a king--happier than many kings
| am sure.
Little pale Susie is not half so pale al
size was before; and she, too, had the
chance given to her to help"
She has free range in my flower gar.
Gen, and makes up the daintiest but
ton-hole bouquets" with which she
fills her small basket every morning
for Jack to take with him. He never
finds the least difficulty in disposing
of them all, and a proud little lass She
Is when he drops the pennies into heI
hands at night.
The mother, we think, is growing
strong and we'll again, happy in hel
boys thoughtful care and CHEEKY, light
hearted ways.
He is not yet 13 years old, but his
mother calls him the head Of the house
and he truly deserves the title.
Brave little man, God bless him.
Golden Days.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
Best Husband of Them All.

An authority on mankind has given
his views on the sort of men that make
the best husbands. Among the really
nice ores he classes the man who Is
fond of fishing, the lawyer and the all
around journalist. He does not enthuse
over the popular doctor as a husband,
and a musical genius or man OF let
ters gives him cold chills and shudders.
The author he says, is so fond OF his
fine sentences that he Is disagreeable
when the baby cries, and makes himself
generally odious about his food, the
noise of the children and any domestic
infelicities that may come along. The
musician cares for little except his art.
and the wife is often secondary to the
claims of the prima donna or the SYM
pathetic creature whose soul is as full
of melody as his own. All In all, the
good journalist seems to have the most
strong points. He Is bit of a phlloso-
pher, is likely to be practical, makes the
best of what cannot be helped and Is full
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

was busy experimenting the SATURDAY
baking,
"Please, ma'am, don't you want
basket of fresh green's, all picked WIN
the dew on 'em? They make goou
dinner and only cost s cents
Poor little manikin, | thought "
work so long and to trudge SO tar LOT
6 cents. My dinner was provided anu
dandelion greens were not included IN
the bill of fare-but how could re-
fuse?
Yves, Jack come in here and eat a
doughnut while empty your basket
He was not slow to accept the IN
vitation, and chartered away ike Il
magple every minute while he eagerly
devoured several doughnuts. and looked
longingly at a pan Of cookies just taken
from the oven.
THANK you ma'am! You see IT
makes a Teller awful hungry--this
dand'llon business does, like to get
'em when they're fresh and cool, before
the sun has been on 'em long, so start
ut s o'clock, and sometimes earlier ana
of course | don't have any breaKlast
first, and when 1t happens that Keller
hasn't had any supper the night pe-
fore, 1t makes him feel kind o empty
like"
All this was said without mo-
ment's pause, and, swinging his bare
heels together as he sat perched upon
the window, he laughed the merries'
laugh in the world which brought to
the surface a great dimple hidden away
in each sun-burned cheek and showed
all his pretty white teeth.
But you had your supper last night
hadn't your"
mo, ma'am. You see there was only
two potaters to go around, and tnF
round they had to go was mother
Susie and me--a big round for two
small potaters, don't you think so
ma'am"
well. how did you manage"
asked.
well, you see, ma'am, hadn't beer
to school long enough 10 learn now u
divide two potatoes between three peo
pie so that each shall have whole one
So says l to mother, You take this one
and Susie and I'll handy-spandy for thu
other Then l held it behind me, ant
said to Susie:
"'Handy-spandy, Jack-r-dandy, up
ner hand ar loWer2"
Lower says Susie.
"And lower 1t was, to be sure, 'caust
held both hands even till she answeret
and then dropped the one with the pc
tater in it lower; which wasn't cheat
ing ma'am, now was it?'
well, Sue, you see, didn't like Il
take it, for she's awful generous IT, sh
is poor, and she tried to get it back Of
me by saying she thought upper and
was My her lips that said lower-sh
meant upper all the time.
she isn't we'll, Sue isn't. She's littl
and white, and one potater amt mucl
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

the silk, and perfectly plain. The bod
ice is set together without any visible
seams with an odd arrangement OF
golden brown Lyons silk velvet, fitting
the bodice and setting out in ripples
over the hips. The sleeves are I'M
mense balloons to the elbow, with fitted
lower arm, ending in long strap, but
toned over the puff. All the edges are
finished by twists Of the dull gold cord.
Exchange.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
Eject OF Training.

Illustrating the minds training, a
southern paper tells of little girl, A
years old, who happened to be sliding
on the ice, when she suddenly fell heav-
lily and was evidently badly hurt. At
the sound of her sobs friend rushed to
her assistance and caught her in her
arms. "You poor little thing, and how
did you fall?" The mite raised her
head and replied between her sobs:
Vertically" So much for kindergarten
training.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
nnnnILlIll.

resented by the dyes of the different
materials. For instance, silk, which
may match perfectly the cloth, will yet
shade in either lighter or darker tones
when combined with the goods. Sharp
contrasts are to be avoided, or, at least,
Bet together with some sofening medl-
um A gown all Of gray comprises three
tones, ranging from pearly white to
soft slate in the mellowest Of shades
The darkest tint is chosen for the skirt,
while all three are employed in the bod
ice. The waist of this especial gray
gown is round, with short hip basques
confined by narrow silver belt. There
is a vest Of creamy gray, with broad,
curved revers Of the medium tone. All
the seams are set together by narrow
pipings OF satin to match the darker
shades. There are dozens Of tiny cut
silver buttons and highly built stock
of brilliant cerise velvet topped by a
thick ruche Of cerise tulle. With this
smart gown is worn a fiat, round
shaped hat, we'll tilted over the fore
head in the present fetching mode,
1t is one of the softest of braids in dull!
gray and has a soft scarf of brown
tinted lace about the brim, with punches
Of cerlse roses at the back.
Another most swagger gown In tinta
of brown has combination Of chame'
leon silk velvet and dull gold cord The
skirt is abnormally haring; made up OF
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

HE present fad for
combining two or
three shades Of the
same color in a
gown is successful
only when applied
by an artists hand.
Often there arc
three different ma
terlals, cloth, silk
and velvet, the diff
ferent tones rep.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
Equality.

All men were created equal in the
eyes OF God and they all have an equal
chance of obtaining eternal salvation
Rev. Joseph Keelty.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
Boston,s FREQ Books.

Boston is not sorry that it has built
the finest public library in the United
States. The attendance in a single day
sometimes reaches 5000 persons.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

The iron pen mentioned by Job in the
book of that name in the bible is sup
posed to have been a steel graver used
for inscriptions on stene.--Exchange.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
THE WOMAN'S CORNER
CURRENT NOTES OF INTEREST
FOR DANES AND DAMSELS.

TUNES for tho wives aud Daughtcrs-
Tho Beat Husband Is the Newspaper
man-Llttle FrIlls.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

The average cost per bushcl as given
by those who plant their corn with
listers is 1917 cents and per acre $5.42,
while those who pillow and harrow
their ground and plant with the check
row machine show cost OF 16 cents
per bushel, or S6.40 per acre.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

The wise may rave all they like
against big hats at the theaters, but
Just as long as the craze for picture hats
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
THE STATE OF KANSAS
Coat OF Knnnna Corn.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 30. The State
Board OF Agriculture, by its secretary,
.F. d. Coburn, has issued its first quar-
lerly report for 1876. 1t is in boob
form, containing a39 pages, The first
liz pages are devoted to Indian corn,
It's cultivation, handling, utilization
aost and value from Kansas stand
point The second part is devoted to
e. discussion of the sorghums, sac
charine and non-saccharine, including
KnAr and Jerusalem corn, for grain
and forage The third part contains
the addresses delivered at the boards
quarter centennial meeting in Jauu'
Rry.
The statements Of all the growers
summed up, averaged, and itemized,
show the cost of raising an acre OF
corn in Kansas Of follows
The statistics show that the average
yield for all the thirty.four years, bad
seasons and good, since 1861, has been
twenty-seven bushels per acre for the
entire State, ranging in different
years from nine to forty-eight and
four-ffths bushels The product for
bWcuIy 'nNO yCulS ShNihB N'"h A~"'
has had an annual home value aver
aging more than SOL, 100000, and a
total value in that time exceeding
$40, 000 900. Secretary Coburn pre-
sents detailed showing from sixty
eight longtime extensive growers, in
forty-fve counties, which last year
produced 140,OO0,0 900 bushels, giving
from their experience, ION such u
basis as others can safely accept"
onch principal item of cost in growing
and cribbing an acre OF corn, estimat-
Ing the yield at forty bushels. About
two-thirds of those reporting prefer
planting with listers, and the others
uoe the better known checlS-row
racthod, after the land has been
plowed and narrowed
Seed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, OF
plnning(with lister check, row planter
including cost OF previous blowing and =.
narrowing. ''''''s''''''''''''''''''" ~
| ultiYattnR.s.. :,',,,,.,':s W.
HusSng and putting IN crlb..",,.... 10
Wear and tear and interest on cost OF a.
TOOLS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .,'''',' ''s'' a a.
Rent OF land Tor interest on its valuc). 2h
| ---------s
Total cost
lost nor bushel ..,,....,.......m. AZ
Average value of corn land per Hcre.... 90 70
The average cost per bushel as given
by those who plant their corn with
listers is 1921 cents and per acre $5.42,
while those who pillow and harrow
their ground and plant with the check
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

,asts women will wear them, and small
blame to them. Was there ever a
woman, unless she is terribly passe,
but found herself wonderfully softened,
my, beautifed by the kindly aid Of a
big brimmed hat? The small toque or
turban for theater wear, no matter how
handsomely decorated or daintlly made,
has tendency to make the most girl
ish face look slightly matronly. The
sensible fashion, which is so steadily
obtaining with our mondalnes, Of re-
moving the hat at the theater makes
it quite possible to wear all sorts Of
huge affairs to and fro.
A stunning picture hat, perfecly fiat
IN shape, and with low, round crown.
is covered with deep violet tinted velvet
a1d massed with lot Of the same
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
THE STORY OF JACK.

REENs. GREENS!
Dand'lion greensl'
shouted q childish
voice.
And / heard the
quick step OF small
bare feet pattering
up the lane.
Presently n face
appeared at the
open window of my
kitchen. where |
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-09-12

AT the annual meeting Of Blackfoot
Equal Suffrage Club. the following on
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. Moore; Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. Fisher; Recording sec'y,
Mrs. Hoibrook; Corresponding Sec'y,
Mrs. Kiilingsworth; Treasurer, Mrs.
Woodin; Auditor, Mrs. Kiefer.
Mrs. Mary @. C. Bradford, Of Col
orado, will speak In the court house,
Saturday, September 18th, on Equal
Suffrage. Mrs. Bradford took an active
part In the woman campaign there and
since then In political and reform move
ments and win tell US Of the practical
results OF political equality.