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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
Controlling a Mob.

An account has recently been given
Of a journey round the world which
was undertaken by young German
upon bicycle. He started from New
York, crossed the continent to San
Francisco, then went by steamer to ia
pan, and from that country to China.
Near the large cities in the latter
country he was allowed to pass freely,
but in the remote provinces he and his
machine were regarded as a flying
devil" and he was assailed with stones
end clubs. Mobs OF laborers rushed
from the fields and pursued him with
their hoes and spades. Twice he was
surrounded, and his camera, which
was strapped to his back, was shat
tered.
How did you save your life?" q
friend asked.
81 made them laugh" the adventurcr
replied. 81 began fooling with the ma
chine and tumbling of Of It. Then l
persuaded one OF their number to try
the wheel, gave him header. and
down he went! In few minutes every
man wanted to mount, and the crowd
was shouting with laughter"
In another locality. when he was nlst
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
waItIne for the wilma.

Small Boy ION river bank-"Do you
know bout weather."
Old Gentleman-"I have studied
meteorology a little"
"Well, I've been standin' here most
an hour waitin' for the wind to blow
hard, and 1t don't blow a. bit. Do you
think 1t will soon?" =
IT shouldn't wonder, my little man.
The sky looks very streaky. But what
do you want Of wind?"
II want to have a swim"
1T does not require wind to 60 SWIM
ming"
mo; but mamma won't let me 60 in.
That's why | want wind"
II don't understand"
"You don't? It's good time since
you was a boy, isn't it,"
Eyes, good while"
"And your mem'ry isn't very good,
I s'pose?"
Perhaps not. certainly cannot re.
call any connection between wind and
swimming"
"W'y don't you sec? II wind comes
along and blows my hat into the water
l can go after It,, and mamma won't
say word. She paid a do..ar and a
half for that hat"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
A WONDERFUL WEDDING.


Ten Thousand Couples Wero United In
Marriage at Ono Time.
The largest and most remarkable
wedding since the world began took
place at Susa When the great Alex
ander had conquered Persia, wishing to
unto victors and vanQuished by the
strongest ties possible, he decreed a
wedding festival. Now, guess how
many people he ordered to be married.
You could never do it. Well, Alexander
himself was to marry Statlra, the
daughter of Darius; 100 of his chief off,
GERS were to be united to ladies from
the noblest Persian and Medlan fami-
lies, and 10000 of his Greek soldiers
we're to marry 10000 Asiatic women
22,202 people were married at once.
| don't see how they managed to
get up feast for so many, but they did,
and for vast multitude of guests be-
sides, They had the most splendid ar
engagements On plain near the city
a vast pavilion was erected on pillars
sixty feet high. 1t was hung and
spread with the richest tissues, while
the gold and precious stones orna-
n1ented 1t would have made your eyes
blink.
Adjoining this building were 100 gor-
geous chambers for the 100 bridegrOomD.
while for the remaining 10000 an outer
court was inclosed and hung with costly
tapestry, and tables were spread out
side for the multitude, a separate seat
was assigned each pair and all were ar
ranged In a semi-circle on either hand
of the royal throne, Each bridegroom
had received golden vessel for his H.
baton, and when the last of these had
been announced by trumpets to the
multitudes without, the brides entered
the banquet hall and took their places.
And now don't you think each BRIDE
groom stood up separately and vowed:
with this ring now thee we'd" and
so on. No, the ceremony was very sim
pie; the king gave his hand to Statira
and kissed her as his wife, and the
other bridegrooms followed his exam
ple,-Cincinnati Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
Major shirts, of Course.

Famous old Gov. Henry A. Wise, of
Virginia, was directly or indirectly the
source of many good story. Here is
one that I do not think has found its
way into print: One day at a political
gathering he was approached by we'll
dressed individual, who shook hands
warmly with him. The governor was a
bit bothered, and confessed he could
not recall the handshaker's name.
"Why, you must remember me, gov
ernor," said the latter, "I'm from Rich
mond. l made your shirts"
"Why, of course" said the governor,
with all politicians tact. Gentle
men, this is my very excellent neigh
Dor, Mai. Shirts. "-Washington Post.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
A Dimnnlt Word.

"Why don't you study your reading
lesson, Frances?" that little lady's papa
asked, severely.
"The words are so hard to pronounce,
papa" replied the small student. II
don't believe you can say them your
self"
ooh, nonsense! Spell the words and
divide them into syllables."
Then the spelling began.
"G-r-a-n-d. What's that papa?"
Grand. Go on"
Grand fat. What's that?"
Grand fat. What next, Frances?"
Grand fat her. What does that
spell, papa"
do let me see the book, Frances
Who ever heard of a grand fat her?
You surely haven't spelt the word cor
rectly."
And then mamma laughed from her
corner.
did you never hear of grandfather,
papaw
And Frances cried, triumphantly:
II told you these words were awfully
hard, papa. You see you can't pro-
nounce them yourself"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

by an angry mob, he produced a mouth
organ and arrested their attention by
q few lively tunes.
While they were wondering at this
ne took from his pocket a set Of puzzle
rings, knowing that every Chlnaman
Is attracted by mechanical puzzle.
and gave, 1t to them to work out.
With the music and the puzzle he
quickly converted the men who had
thirsted for his life into friends.
The friends, however, were almost as
troublesome as enemies, as they in
sisted on accompanying him to the inn
IN body, and watched him sup and
prepare for sleep, staying round the bed
with wide, sunwinking eyes.
In his journey through Thibet and
Asia Minor the young bicyclst took no
weapons but his mouth organ and
puzzle.
MY best safeguard" he said, as tho
fact that | can trust my own temper.
Whatever happens, l know l shall BIO
cool and patient, and can play with q
MOB until make them laugh. There
Is fraternal feeling in the breast Of
nearly every savage. II he laughs with
you, you are safe"
The adventurer's maxims would hold
good In journey through life as we'll
as through Asia.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

20, indeed! I'm awfully obliged, Pm
sure, but 1 don't think much of your
taste. There are dozen other men
who wouldn't agree with you, that's one
comfort. Am l so utterly repulsive in
your eyes, I think 1 had better say
Good afternoon at once, and relieve
you Of my presence"
what nonsense you talk! 1 never
said word about your appearance that
know of. That's the worst Of arguing
with woman-she flies of at a tangent
and there's no doing any good with
her. don't see why you should be Of
Tended. You seem to think it just as
impossible to fall in love with me-"
THAT'S different-I mean, don't
care what you think; but other people
think-that's to say, / have always
been told Some people think l am
very nice if you don't. 1 think it's per-
fectly hateful of you to say such things!
1 should like to know, just as a matter
Of curiosity, what it is in me that you
object to so much?"
"You won't like it, you know, when
you do hear-you'll be in bigger rage
than ever. Much better leave it alone.
Well, if you will have it, l dislike tho
way you do your hair. Wait q moment
it means more than you think. It is
not only ugly in itself, but it shows q
fatal want OF perception. Your beauty
if you will allow me to say sO-is of a
classic order, and if you adopt more
natural style Of couture, your appear
anee would really be-er-uneommonly
fetching! Stead Of that, you persist in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
AnHW0red.

IAN old gentleman, who was strongly
opposed to smoking, met lady in a
train recently, and the following con-
versation ensued:
Have you any children, madame?"
eyes, a SON."
"Ah, indeed! Does he smoker"
mo; he has never so much as touch
ed cigarette"
$50 much the better, madame. The
use Of tobacco is a poisonous habit.
Does he frequent clubs?"
HE has never put his foot in one."
"Allow me to congratulate you. Does
he come home late?"
Never He goes to bed directly az
ter dinner"
"a model young man, madame-a
model young man. How old is he?"
1.-TWO months"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
To Fry Tomatoea.

Put three ounces of butter in the fry
ing pan. Slice six large, smooth to-
matoes into three slices each, and dip
in floor. Then sprinkle with pepper.
Put the slices into this pan when the
butter is hot, and fry until tender and
brown. Remove from the pan with a
cake turner or with a broad bladed
knife, to hot dish. Mix one teaspoon
full of flour with two tablespoonfuls Of
butter, brown in the pan and add one
pint Of milk or cream. Stir until 1t
boils season and pour over the to-
matoes. Serve while very hot.--Kan-
sas City Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
A Boys Bravo Act.

NNJ AREhNO hCNs
IN one Of the largest cities OF the
united States there is trolley-car line
that crosses the tracks of a steam rail-
road The usual rail gates guard the
crossing when trains are passing. but
accidents have happened there in spite
OF such precautions. Not long ago
what woud have been fearful catas-
trophe was narrowly averted by the
presence of mind of little newsboy
VINO sold papers at the station near the
crossing, A witness OF the scene re-
lated the story to me. As in all cases
Oh such nature the facts are suppressed
by the railorad companies, and 1t is
Aard to obtain even the meagre details.
IL was early in the morning, and a
car with about twenty passengers on
board rolled up to the crossing. and
proceeded to pass over the tracks slow
ly, as they Invariably do, The conduct
ing-pole that extends from the roof of
the car to the charged wire overhead
slipped from the wire when the car
was Immediately over the tracks, caus-
Ing 1t to come to stop. The conduct
or, who has charge of the rope that
moves the pole, and hangs down back
Of the car, vainly pulled 1t, trying to
make the pole connect with the wire.
But the rope had caught in the roof OF
the car and jammed itself In such a
way that he was unable to see the cause
OF the trouble. The passengers were
growing nervous, and when the alarm
bell at the crossing began ringing, an
nouncing the approach Of train, they
made a wild stampede for the doors.
They all tried to get out at once, but
only jammed themselves into worse
predicament.
A short distance down the track. and
coming around the curve at full speed.
was fast express, and 1t seemed but a
question Of few moments when the
crash would come, and instantaneous
death follow. The conductor stuck
bravely to his post, and the motorman,
pale but firm stood with his hand on
the key waiting for the electric current
to start the car. When the express
was but few yards distant and amid
the wild, hoarse screams ofthe frantic.
struggling passengers, the car gave a
sudden bound forward over the cross
ing, and cleared the train by a foot or
3d.
The nowsboy saw the danger OF the
car, saw the caught rope, and saw the
remedy Close to the crossing was a
pile OF lumber, and climbing that he
leaped onto the roof Of the car and re.
leased the rope guiding the pole onto
the wire. He took his life in his hands.
for his brave act was all enacted in the
face Of fast approaching express, and
the sudden start nearly threw him
from the roof. In the general excite.
ment that followed the little fellow slip
ped away, and for some time the i'm
preston remained that the rope had
loosened itself just in time. But the
railroad company knew Of the boys
brave act, and he did not lose by his
| courage.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
Tho Wizards speeob.

Mr.. Edison has only once tried to
make speech. 1t was before girls
seminary, where he had agreed to lee
ture on electricity. He had engaged a
friend named Adams to operate the
apparatus while he talked; but when
the wizard arose before his audience,
he felt so dazed that he simply said;
Ladies, Mr. Adams will now address
you on electricity, and 1 will Demon
strate what he has to say with the ap-
paratus. San Francisco Argonaut.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

amount Of other work to be done. She
will win the heartfelt gratitude of the
chaplain's wife by interesting herself
In the Sunday school for soldiers chill
dren and visiting their mothers in the
regimental lines. Then, again, II she
takes the trouble to study the language
carefully and learn more than the few
sentences required for ordering sorv-
ants II opens up a world of interest too
little known to Europeans, Hidden
away behind tho purdah in houses Of
well-to-do natives are women whose
lives arc spent Enclosed between four
walls and they gladly welcome anyone
who will devote a little Of her time to
visiting them and taking an interest in
their affairs, and the daughter will find
the gratitude of her Indian sister well
worth the sacrifice Of an occasional tif-
fin party or picnic.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

Two negroes had agreed to settle tho
question who was the better man.
They also agreed that 40 soon as one
was satisfied he should indicate the fact
to the other by simply crying;
Sufficient"
After pounding each other for some
time, ore Gang ont:
Sufficient
Whereupoa. much to his disgust, thS
other negro exclaimed:
"rhere--l'ye been trying to think CT
dat word for the last twenty mlEutes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

u about, and I'm sure
I'm delighted to be
able to afford them
any amusement, but when 1t comes to
being smacked on the back and con-
graduated six times in one afternoon,
It's coming 1t O bit too strong. don't
mind for my own sake-a man can look
after himself-but I'm thinking Of you,
was in hopes that you had not heard"
mot heard, indeed / had two let
ters this morning, and three this AFTER
noon four wanting to know when the
wedding was to be, and fifth from a
girl asking to be bridesmaid. l am
afraid to go out. People fly at me at
every corner, shake my hand Off and
say how delighted they are and how
charming it is and how they always
knew 1t would come to this, and that
we are made for one another-they
never did know two people so exactly
suited"
Extraordinary! That's what they
say to me. never was so taken aback
in my life. OF course, we've always
been good friends, but"
Certainly not"
"And don't think"
Neither do I. It's absurd! Utter
nonsensew
mo but really-let us have it out
while we are about it, What can have
given rise to such a ridiculous report?
We have been a good deal together, OF
course, because we are in the same set,
and always seem to hit 1t off, and you
are such a jolly good dancer, and all
that kind Of thing, but can't see what
we have done to set people talking at
this rate. Honestly, now-I am anxious
to know--did you ever imagine-that is
to say-did you think--I mean, have 1
ever"
"You never have! No, Captain May
and have never imagined On the
contrary, don't mind admitting, now
that we are upon the subject, that |
have cherished a secret grudge against
you because you have never given me
an opportunity of refusing you. That
sort Of neglect ranked in a woman's
mind and now you see for yourself the
awkward position in which it has
placed me. When people ask If I am
engaged to you l am obliged to confess
that I have never been asked. You
ought to have thought of this and pro-
yided against it. 1t would have been
30 easy some night at ball, or in an in
terval at the theater-the whole thing
might have been over in five minutes,
and then 1 should have been able to
say that I had refused you, and every
thing would have been happy and COM
Portable. 1 don't feel as il I could ever
forgive you'll"
Sorry, indeed! You see I should
have been most happy, only I could
never feel quite sure that you really
would re-"
"How odious you are! You need not
have been afraid; there never was any
thing more certain since the beginning
Of the world. l wouldn't marry you to
save your life! I would as soon think
Of falling in love with the man in the
moon! We have always been friends,
Of course, but that counts for nothing.
One may like person very much, and
yet find it quite impossible to go any
further. 1 could better love horse
man.
Same with me! I think no end of
you, but when Lewis came and congrat-
ulated me the other day was struck
all of a heap. If he had said the same
thing about a dozen other girls should
have been less surprised, but it never
occurred to me to look upon you in that
light"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

First BOarder-T understand that
the landlady is to take trip to the
West" Second Boarder-"Is that SO?
II the train would step long enough at
stations she could give the railway
restaurant people gone great points
Puck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
IN Heaven.

my DEAR" said Mr.. Simple TO his
wife, 81 dreamed last night that l was
in heaven looking for yor,"
And I'D you find me, dear?"
mo. They told me you were at the
bargain counter" Detroit Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

great big plooshy cat.
My Pa came into that room one day
to sec who was blowing the horn,
And before he looked where he walked
he stepped on top of unicorn;
And the fast express from old Bureau
vllle-as fast as the wind 1t goes
Came whistling over the carpet track,
and ran right over his toes.
And when he jumped back to get out
OF the way big man-of-war sailed
by,
And clipped the end of his heel, 1t did,
and a cannon-ball hit his eye,
A cannon-ball shot by General Zinc
bombarding a Brownie band,
That peeped from the edge of the old
soap-dish we keep on the oak
wash-stand.
And once In the dark he tripped on the
ark, and fell on the Ferris wheel,
And bumped his head on wagon red,
and broke. off my steam-launch
keel;
And when he got up to leave the room,
the very first thing he knew
He got in the midst of some lead
Arabs, and made a great hullabal-
loo.
And that's why say It's a dangerous
place for those whove not been
there before,
With lions and boats and bears and
carts,strewn everywhere over the
floor,
And unless I'm home when you visit
me, there isn't bit Of doubt,
Instead Of a-venturing in there alone
you'd better by far keep out
Carlyle Smith in Harper's Rund
Table.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

Ccl.ector-"Thls account mgs. be set
tied, Mr. Shorts. 1t has been running
a long time" "Wcil, let 1t stand
awhile. Truth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
snncrstltIon orercome.

q have cured BliGgin5 Of his horrible
cupcrztitio1 at last" the ph!lanthro'
pist exclaimed.
How did you manage it?"
81 offered to lend him s12."-Woo1-
cocket Reporter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

"Diggs seems to be doing a rushing
business" Yes; nc has hired lot of
deaf mutes and &c running painless
barber shop."-Puck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
MONTHS AFTERWARD.

oSSIP-it's a con-
founded nuisance,
that's what l call
1t! Why can't they
let us alone? l am
accustomed to any
amount of gossip;
people must have
something to talk
about, and I'm sure
I'm delighted to be
able to afford them
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

rs a dangerous
place SO m Q :
times for those
W no dom /
know my nur-
sery floor,
And I'd advise
those who are
timid at all to
keep well out
side the door;
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

IssY sAhib, chota
hazrl tayar hal"
breakfast isready),
and the daughter,
who has just come
out from home to
join fatheror moth
er in the far east
realizes that at last
the long sea voyage
and Ian d journey
90 a.Vnu nAI l. n =,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
GIRL LIFE IN INDIA.
ENGLISH MAIDEN is CALLED a
"SPIN" THERE,

Dances, Dinners and TheatrIcalS Plenty
of Men and ALI Pervadlng Air Lux
ury - Servants At Hand for Every
Task.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20
CHILDREN'S CORNER.
READING FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS.

In the NuSery--A Difficult word--A
Boys Bravo ACt--ControllIng Mob
--Anocdote and Incident and Anus
ing Sketches
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-20

There are lions at
large, and bears and cows, and animals
wild like that
Parading around most all the time, and
great big plooshy cat,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-06-04
The Eagle will Screen.
WOrthington will Celebrate the
Glorious 4th.-The Largest
Celebration ever held i'll South
ern Minnesota will be held
Here.

T AN informal
meeting held at
the Worthington
Hotel Tuesday
evening, it was de-
to hold a
c e ! e b ra ito n in
Worthington, and
the following COM
mittees were --se-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-06-04

lected to commence work on arrange
ments: Soliciting-Ray Hummiston,
Jas. Ramage, W. Oliver. Program
F. L. Hummiston, E. X. Smith, j.
Blair.
All kinds of sports and entertain
ment will be provided for visitors the
entire day. No expense will be spar
ed. A Meeting of the business men
will be held Monday evening at the
village Office to select the necessary
committees and complete arrange
ments. People desiring to enjoy the
Fourth should not make arrange
ments to go elsewhere as Worthing-
ton has not celebrated every year,
and will do themselves honor this
year, ~ .,$ -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-06-04
Bound Over.

Last Friday John Adams an en-
plove of the Worthingtonl Hotel,
threw missile hitting John Whee-
rim the region of thes heart seriously
iniuring him. It appears that
Adams and Wheeler have not been
on the best of terms for some time
and on this date Adams indignation
was increased to an overfowing
point. Adams alleges that
Wheeler had insulted his wife
and when they met despute arose
which may result seriously to both
parties. A warrant was sworn out
and Adams was arrested Monday
morning and brought before Squire
Hildreth for preliminary hearing,
but owing to the inability of the dist
riot Attorney to be present the trial
was postponed until Tuesday after
noon, bail being fixed at $500. which
the defendant was unable to procure
but in endeavoring to do SO caused
considerable excitement for awhile.
Sheriff Thorn accompanied him to
the hotel to see his employer and al
lowed him to go into the kitchen
alone, as Adams did not return at
once the Sheriff commenced to look
for him but he was not to be found.
Officers Dow, Thom and Mccartney
assisted the Sheriff in the search
which lasted about an hour when
he was discovered by Mccartney
secreted in the upper part OF the no,
tel ice house. Tuesday afternoon,at-
torney Rohrer appeared for the state
and Wilson for the defendant. Sew
eral witnesses were examined by. the
state and the case was submitted
without argument. The accused was
placed under $500. bonds to appear
before the grand jury. "
Wheeler is said to have one of his
ribs fractured and is in precarious
condition. d..