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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

railway theater as fine, although neces-
sarily on smaller scale, az any play
house in the country. At first glance
this changing appears to be work Of
no little difficulty, but, as b matter Of
fact, 1t is very easy. The entire mes
chanism Is placed in one end Of the
car, and occupies very little room. BY
peculiar arrangement of double sides
and an extensible roof the car can
be made twice, or even three times its
ordinary width and height The ex-
ira walls, or sides, can be folded up
and when in transit occupy very
small place in the car. The stage can
be similarly folded out Of the way,
while the scenery and stage properties
are handled in the same fashion. 1t is
necessary that two cars be used to
make complete railway theater, and
when the company arrives at the town
where they are billed, both cars are
sidetracked on double set of rails,
which are carried for the purpose.
These rails differ in no way from the
ordinary car rails, except that they are
laid twice the distance apart that ordi-
nary tracks are laid. After the rails
are laid, the two cars are run out on
them side by side, but almost the
length of an ordinary box car apart.
Then begins the actual transformation
Of the two box cars into a complete
theater. The sides Of the cars are low
cred outward and downward, the two
sides nearest each other meeting and
forming the center Of the floor Of the
theater. The roof Of the two cars is
raised to an angle, making steep
pitched roof above the flooring between
the two cars. A portion Of the outer
sides of the cars falls outward and
downward, while another, double por-
ton, Is raised at right angle to the
wing floor, making the outer wall of
the theater, A portion Of the double
roof swings over and outward, meeting
the upright walls and forming a roof
on either side of the steep-sloped cen
ter Glass skylights, which when not
in use can be folded up out Of the
way, are set in spaces left for them in
the roof and sides, and the framework
Of the theater is complete. From the
center of the roof proper of one of
the cars rises a conical tower con-
structed so that it can be closed or
extended in much the same manner as
a telescope is drawn out. This serves
the double purpose Of ornament and
ventilation. From the roof Of the OPP
posite car rise glass boxes which sink
down one within the other, into the
car when the theater is transformed
for travelling purposes, The stage is
set up beneath the high sloping roof
between the two cars and like every
thing else about this portable theater,
can be folded up and securely packed
within the box cars when not in use.
Folding chairs furnish seats for the
audience, and there is an unobstructed
view of the stage from all parts of the
structure, owing to the fact that there
are no pillars or supports larger than
steel chain or slender iron rod to in
terfere with the view. Immediately
after the performance, the thGater, with
all its furnishings, can within a very
short time be taken apart, or more
properly folded together and securely
packed for shipment within itself, as
II we're.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
A Plain Statement.

Mr. Wagner Was Very III and guROrsG
for Long Tims--Ho At Last FIBdA =
Remedy, IN Cured, and Now Makes q
Statement for Publication.
From the Leader. Norborne, Mo.
Barthol Wagner Ia a thrifty ana
prosperous farmer, of German descentD
living three and one-half miles north-
west OF Norborne, Mo. He has boon
a sufferer from rheumatism for several
HoarS, and says that his recovery i9i
due TO the use OF DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People.
Mr.. Wagner Is Of very portly build.
and this fact In his case seems to have
Increased the severity Of the disease.
The following is his statement, freely
given:
"This Is to certify that I have been
q sufferer from rheumatism for sever
al years, and have tried several co.
called cures for the disease, but could
not find relief from any OF them.
was growing steadily worse when
happened to notice a testimonial tall
Ing Of the wondrous good done by Or.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
secured a box at Deans Pharmacy,
for trial, and found almost instant 70.
Net. / Kept up this course OF tre2t-l
ment until now, and consider myself
cured, and am to-day in the best OF
health. / take great pleasure in 70.
commencing DR.. Williams Pink Pulls
to any one who may be afflicted with
rheumatism and co" slider It the great
remedy.
(Signed) B. WAGNER.
CHARLES THOMAS,
q. r. MAGEE,
Witnesses.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are considered an unfailinR spO.k
cific for such diseases as locomotorj
ataxia, partial paralysis st. VituS
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism,
nervous headache, the after effects OF
la grippe, palpitatlon ofthe heart, pale
and sallow compilations, that tired
feeling resulting from nervous pros.
tratlon; all diseases resulting from
vitiated humors in the blood, such 90
scrofula, chronic erysipelas, etc. DR.,
Williams Pink Pills are sold by eli
dealers, or will be, sent postpaid on no.
ceipt of price, 80 cents box, or six,
boxes for $3.50, by addressing DR.. VIII
uams' Med. Co., Schenectady, N. z.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
CAUGHT WHILE FLOATING.

Niles (Mich) farmers recently tore
up the roadbed Of an obnoxious addi-
ton to a railroad a distance of several
miles.
The Partisan whistles at the theater
in order to show his disgust; the Lon
doner to show his delight and ap-
proval.
During the year ending June 80,
1851 1856, 4SS pieces of ordinary mail
matter passed through the New York
postofflce.
In a four-horse rig Ed Bryant and
his family recently passed Carson,
New, having travelled over 800 miles
in forty days. Their destination is
bakersfield, Cal, 300 miles from Car
son.
A Bucksport (Me.) fisherman pulled
up a monster sea crab the other day,
and on one side of the creature was
fastened pair of smoked eyeglasses.
How they came there is now the Ques-
ton.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
FENCING WITH Ii HUNG cHAMo
The Statesman Wished to Negotiate
Loan.

Loan.
Ii Hung Chang paid long visit
yesterday morning to the Credit Lys
onnais and M. Mazaret, the director
general, had his knowledge Of the
bank severely taxed, says the Paris
Daily Messenger, There was no sin
gle detail in any department of the
bank about which the Chinese envoy
did not ask questions. The whole per-
sonnet Of the establishment had been
stationed in the hall for inspection and
after reviewing them Ii Hung passed
on to the strong-rooms, at which he
was greatly struck. There is room
for four milllards of bonds here" was
his comment after looking around. On
being shown one of the bonds of the
Chinese loan the envoy examined 1t
with great interest for some time and
finally asked leave to keep it as a
souvenir Of his visit. This was ex-
planned to him (all the conversation
being carried on through interpreters)
to be impossible, so he nodded grave
ly and returned the paper Then came
some extremely delicate conversation,
which must have severely taxed M.
Mazaret's nerves and tact. The Chi
nese ambassador said that his govern
ment desired to negotiate large loan,
but wanted to do 1t direct with bank
without the intervention of govern
ment officials, Could the Credit Ly-
onnais undertake this? M. Mazaret
asserting and promising moderate
terms, Ii Hung Chang asked if busl-
ness could be begun at once; but to
this the director demurred. He want
ed formal statement Of the offer and
its terms. Ii Hung Chang expressed
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

England had a Misunderstanding
with the sultan of Zanzibar, Said Kah-
lid, last week, and her warships shelled
that monarchs palace. 1t was set on
fire and destroyed The sultan was
routed, Of course, and England is in
practical possession Of the island
Zanzibar lies in the Indian ocean, off
the coast of British East Africa, and Is,
together with the island Of Pemba, an
English protectorate. Zanzibar has an
area Of 625 square miles, with an esti-
mated population of $4,000. The in
habitants are nearly all Mohamme-
dams. The exports, including those
from the mainland, are valued at $4,-
100000. Under an arrangement with
England, a regular government has
been formed, composed Of four En-
glishmen. and two zanzibarl. The ter
ritories held by the sultan on the main
land were part sold to Germany and
part leased to the British East Africa
company for fifty years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

The inhabitants of Long Island, in
the vicinity of Freeport, have had a
very merry time Of 1t for few days. A
tiger escaped from a menagerie and
voamed about the country on prodig-
Gus spree. AS a matter Of fact, he
only Toasted on dogs, but the country
people had not positive assurance that
he would not start in on human beings
some time when the dog supply got
low. Now the circus people have Of
fered a very handsome reward and the
farmers are out zen masse" to try and
recapture the big beast,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
Smoked and Read Her Bible.

1t was at country luncheon party
lately and they got on the subject of
smoking among women. Opinions
varied greatly. "If l should find my
SELF" said one dignified-looking ma
iron, bristling with indignation, "at
any social gathering where the women
were smoking I should leave at once
We want no Jardin Mabille manners
in our drawing-rooms." II know a
saint" said her neighbor, "a woman
whose life is devoted to doing good,
who is in the north but not of it, and
she actually smokes big, fat cigars.
Her daughters disapprove of the habit
and she rarely does it in public, but
one day when there was house party
staying at her place over Sunday one
of the guests left the rest, who were
sitting on the bench, and went into
the house for a wrap, and there,
placidly reading the bible, with frag-
rant Havana between her lips, was the
sweet-faced old lady enjoying the peace
and quiet of the Sunday evening af-
ter her own fashion. philadelphia
Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

establishment at the amount of Sc
curity required from China for the
money lent to her.
DO you demand such guarantees
from Russia?" he asked.
Russian credit is so we'll known"
pleaded M. Mazaret.
you have no confidence in us?"
I'VE have every confidence in Chi
nese credit ourselves" was the diplo-
matte reply. But we could not prom
Use that the confidence would be shared
by the people from whom we should
obtain the money"
The visit lasted for an hour and q
half.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
roo strong for One sherIr.

"Why, Remno! How is it that you
are at large? l heard you were to be
arrested. Did you escape the sheiffP"
"Yassir! De sheriff couldn't hor
me-"
1.-THE sheriff couldn't hold you? How
is that?"
'Yo see, sab, I'd been coon-hunting
de day befo', an somehow or udder l
/ done get too familiar with polcat.
an de sheriff ham no mo- dan took
a holt err me dan he realize l wuz too
strong TO- i'm, sab, an he withdraw
from the argument like he been shot
from a rum" Boston Courier.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
His seaside Ring.

"Why is it that you let Miss Billings
so severely alone? You have been de-
voted to nearly every other girl in the
hotel, but you seem to have some sore
of aversion to her."
The young man in the blazer shook
his head sadly.
mice girl" he said sadly, "but she
won't do at all.
But why not?"
"She's too big"
"Too big! How?"
"She wouldn't fit my stock engage
ment ring, and l can't afford to keep
two this year" Chicago Post
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

The Anti-Bicycle league, or what
ever Mrs. Smiths organization Ia
called, has gained powerful ally in Ii
Hung Chang, who has expressed him
self in no uncertain words as to what
ne thinks of women riding wheels. He
says 1t is most immodest for them to
do so and that 1t should not be per-
mitted. Incidentally he asked the per-
son interviewing hint was woman
how old she was, and when he was
given to understand that we went a
little slow about inquiries Of that sort,
he roared with Homeric laughter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

The largest cave in the world" has
just been discovered near Hudson, Mo-,
and what is better still, this wonder
ful cave has stalactites that are
formed of glittering gold, There is no
end to the pure onyx in sight, while
the numerous streams that flow
through the beautiful cayerns are filed
with many interesting specimens Of
fish. Explorers are still exploring,
and no knowing what they will yet
discover. Strange, isn't it2
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
wanted an Antique.

"Yes," said the old man addressing
his Young visitor, II am proud of my
GIRLS and would like to see them COM
fortably married, and as have made
a little money. they will not go to
their husbands penniless. There's
Mary, 25 years old, and real good
girl. l shall give her IS, 900 when SHE
marries. Then comes Bet, who won't
see IS again, and shall give her $lo,-
900; and the man who takes Elizabeth
who is 40, will get Sl5,O with her"
The young man reflected moment
or so, and then inquired: "You haven't
one about 81, have your Loporte
Republican.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
Power in sMsnce.

What a strange power there is In
silence! How many resolur ions are
formed, how many sublime conqusts
effected, during that pause when the
lips are closed, and the soul secretly
feels the eye of the maker. upon herH
They are the strong ones OF earth VINO
know how to keep silence when 1t Is
q pain and grief unto them, and who
give time to their own souls to wax
Strong against temptation. Emerson.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

One Of the latest devices of what ap-
pears to be an organized gang Of east
ern thieves, is to visit female physi-
clan at a late hour, ask her to come out
and visit a patient, and then, leading
her to some secluded place, rob her Of
her instruments and whatever other
valuables she may have about her.
While successful in several instances,
a man who tried it on DR.. Anna B.
Smith Of Montclair, N. j., got some
thing he had not epecxted. She seems
to have fought him to standstill, and
besides blows, inflicted upon him sov-
eral painful and dangerous bites.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

Odd election bets are beginning to ap-
pear At English, Ind, the other day
Samuel Condor, stone mason, who
is a bachelor and Mrs. Mckinley, who
is a prosperous widow, made a novel
wager. She agrees to carry the hod or
mix mortar for one week II her name
sake Is elected, while Mr.. Condor
agrees to build a chimney for the wild
ow If Bryan is elected.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

Seaside Guest Ito landlord"
been here three days and haven't seen
anything of the sea serpent yet" Land
Iord-"Just be patient. The gas gave
out but we got new supply and my
mans blowing him up now."-Ex-
change.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

Henry Wilkinson of Jefferson, S. D.,
went to a doctor the other day to have
porous plaster removed. The doctor
gave 1t a jerk and pulled Off 5000 worth
Of skin with 1t. At least that is the
amount Wilkinson has sued for.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
Eatnl.

81 guess 1 had better give these bis
cults to the first tramp that comes
along" said Mrs. Hunnimune, with
pathetic candor. mo" exclaimed her
husband, nervously, don't do that.
He might throw them at the dog
Washington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
THEATER ON WHEELS.
1T FOLDS UP AND MOVES FROM
PLACE TO PLACE,
How the Play House IL Arranged 49, I
IL Carried on Two Cars, Which Arc
TransSormsd Into Complete TheAtsr
stage SottinEk

ND now II 10 the
portable theater!
Hereafter You can
see " Hamlet, 4"
"Tannhauser" or
Gel Captain" on
the same stage, no
matter whether
you live in Chica-
90, El Paso or Sa-
lem, Ind, says the
New York Journal,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
Gout In England.

one-twelfth of the population of
England suffers from govt. A Berlin
physician, DR.. Fehlaner, says that this
malady is often due to the excessive
use OF meat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
Lmnnaslhle.

Now suppose" said an argufier to a
tramp, you had 500 in gold, and"
Hold up" said the tramp, 81 can't
do it. Make it $5"-Wichita Eagle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

Mr.. Andree has postponed his balloon
voyage to the north pole till next year.
Mr.. Andree has time to learn heap
in twelve months.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
Hardly.

AS the population of the world
averages 1O9 women to every 100 men,
there is no excuse for any such thing
as an old bachelor or widower.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

Kansas has a candidate named Frog
leg. He ought to be able to get there
on the jump.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

The world is too full of people who
mistake abuse for rldicule and profan-
ity for wit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01
KANSA0,

A story 10 DO interesting should take
an abrupt turn just before tho close.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

Think of the New Jersey bride who
kissed the entire wedding party and
realized $1O0 for charity.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

Hal Il. Ballou is raising a hullaballo
as a congressional candidate in Kan
gas.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
BrOwnlee.

George Dew, of Wood Lake, was in
Brewnlee Sunday and Monday, look
ing after his stock interests in this
vicinity.
E. B. Growden came in from the
ranch Saturday evening to attend the
literary, and act a one Of the chief
speakers in a debate.
Tommy Higgins was in the city
Monday. He says chat they have just
finished fttsking their corn, which was
a good crop, some oft going so bushels
per acre.
The three months term of school at
this place closed Tuesday, and We
understand that another term will be
commenced as soon as a teacher can
be secured.
Several old time Cherry county peo-
pie, who left for Missouri a year ago,
pass ed through Brownlee on Sunday
On their way home, satisfied that there
are worse places than Cherry county.
Trtster and Leeper were their names,
and we believe they live at Lavaca.
3. j. Mcclure was in town last Mon.
day and informed us that arrange,
ments have been made for a big wolf
hunt New Years day. All will meet
at Brownlee at sunrise. As coyotes
are plenty, a big time is anticipated
Bring your dogs and have a barrel of
fun, and help kill some of the pesky
animals-Hornet.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
Wood Lake. No. 2.

December, 20.
Wash Hoaey had business in salen-
tine yesterday.
Pearl Porter spent Saturday and
Sunday in town.
Leroy and Ida Leach were callers
in town on Monday.
Dave and Nell Hanna were in town
Saturday to attend lodge.
The dance at Jim Woodlands Christ
mas night was we'll attended.
&c. a. johnson and wife expect to
start for Arizona in q few days.
The Christmas entertainment went
off finely, everybody seeming to have
a good time.
Miss Mamie Stevenson came in from
Hanna's ranch last Saturday and spent
Saturday evening with us.
Mrs. Viii johnson expects to leave
tomorrow morning for Chicago, being
called home to see her mother.
Miss Maudie Stevenson vas up to
attend the Christmas entertainment
We are all glad to see M&udie back
again.
". C. Sawyer passed through here
this morning On his way to Elgin, Ill.
He has been out looking after his
cattle interests.
There is to be a dance New Years
night at Johnsou's ranch, FIVE miles
northwest Of Wood Lake. Come every
body and have a good time.
KELLY's AUNT.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
SIG LADIES GOLD WATCH SIC

The bell ia the L. r. church was
taken down last Wednesday and trans
ferred to the LIST Presbyterian church
tower, the latter church having pur-
chased the same. The L.. 2. church
has dissolved its membership and is
about to retire from the field, leaving
che town with only FIVE churches to do
battle against sin. We still have
three more than We ought TO have.
when a church gets so poor that 1t
cannot support a pastor, it ought te'
close up business and unite its forces
with some stronger church. A town
needs no more church edifces than il
has public school buildings.-Gordor,
Journal
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31

Zion. o. P. Billings, of Nerden, was
shaking hands With friends in town
Saturday preparatory to going to Lin.
coin the next morning where he will
represent the s1st district in the leg;s-
lature this winter. Mr.. B1ihngs wishes
to be Oh the ground early in order to
get on the inside Of things before the
session begins, and the desire is com
mendahie. He will make a good rep
resentative, and Unless the Gates con-
spire against him will be a prominent
member Of the assembly.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
Marvel Flats.

/. Vivian n. Lawrie is the guest OF
Miss Ella Stiiweh this week. 7Hi
The recent warm weather has play
ed sad havoc with the ice to the great
sorrow Of OUT young folks.
A certain young lady from Marvel
Flats attended church at Simeon Sun
day night and lost her mitten coming
home. How about it Waftsr?
A Christmas tree at "Charmirg
Valley" Church was much enjoyed by
great and small children alike. Santa
even remembered Sam Hutchinson
with a rattle box and Sam Hunson
with a squeaky doll. -. Z t.
The dance at Mr.. r. T. Quisenbury's
was a grand success About one hun.
dred guests were present and all en-
joyed themselves immensely. Excel
lent music was furnished by Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilkinson, of Kennedy.
A wedding took place on Christmas
day, at the home of MI. and Mrs. Ware
The principal parties were Miss Dol!ie
Ware and Mr.. Arthur Ries. The bride
has been a resident of this place for
a year and the groom is one OF Fort
Niobrara's most highly respected
young men. The marriage ceremony
was performed at 4:30 p. M. by Rev.
Hortor, of Brownlee, after which a
bountiful wedding dinner was served
aud too much can not be said of the
d~elicacies set forth. The invited guests
present we're: Florence Thompson,
Charles and Maud Bennett, Rivers and
Ella Stilwell and Vivian Lawrie. The
numerous friends of the happy pair
wish them all joy and prosperity.
YouGs for good looks,
MIDGET.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
LaYaca Items.

Mrs. Ora Borders visited at Gid.
Wagoner's last week.
.Mr. Ira johnson is still On the sick
list, having been contged 10 his bed
for six weeks.
Rev. Batch and family will soon
move to the Sand Hills, taking up the
duties Of a ranchman.
Mr.. Bucklin is also on the sick list.
The reighbors made a husking bee
last week and gathered his corn fol
hifn.
Lille Tull came in frem Me Sand
Hills with a dislocated arm last week
and was taken to Gordon for treat
ment.
After prolonged silence caused by
the work Of this busy season, Item
! izer now continues TO write the Polk
| Creek news.
An entertainment vas held at New.
man Chapel, in the way of a chimRe5
corner and Santa Claus I'm all his glory
also singing and speaking by the little
folks, which was a grand success and
all went home happy.
POKE CREEK ITEMIZEE.