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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
She was Equal to Him.

Hostetter McGinnis-Miss Esmeerlda,
I love you"---
Miss Esmerelda-But It's all mis-
take about my being rich Gama poor
girl, Mr.. McGinnis
"You didn't let me finish my sem
teuce was going to say 1 love you
you not"--
''That's all right, Mr.. McGinnis. l
was only testing your affections l
have fortune Of 100000 in my own
name"
why do you interrupt mel was
saying / love not on account of your
money, but for yourself alone"
III am glad to hear it. That was all
a joke about the 100000" replied
Esmerelda.
McGinnis looked as If he was not
feeling we'll.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

John R. Rogers received a dispatch
from his attorneys in London, recently,
saying that his judgment for divorce
from Minnie Palmer had been con-
firmed.
Edward Franklin is playing Jaxson,
in Land of the Midnight Sum-" owing
to the illness of Milton Taylor.
Geo. H. Bubb has signed as stage
manager for Newton Beers.
Harry T. Leonard and Lillian Calet
have been engaged by Chas. E. Taylor
to play the comedy and soubrette roles
in his production of "a Pretzel."
1t is announced that Eleonora Duse
will sail for this country Jan. 20.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
scmo Ono Had to Give in.

At a certain assize held recently in
England, the jury could not agree and
were locked up
After q long and animated dfscus-
sion division was taken, when ten
were found for conviction and two
for acquittal.
Another long and acrimonious debate
followed, and eventually big burly
farmer who was leading the majority,
went over to the diminutive individual
who, with companion, formed the
minority, and assuming his most ag-
gressive attitude said: Now then, are
you two going to give IMP"
mo" defantly replied the small
man,
every WE'LL" was the answer, "then
we ten will" And they did.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
MABEL RANsLEY.

girl who has become we'll known during
the past year, is an interesting little
girl. She lives with her parents in
Philadelphia.
She is a clever singer and winsome
dancer. Her impersonation of Topsy
has delighted all who have seen it,
her wing dancing being done with an
abandon and vim that few much older
performers achieve She has recently
been doing a sketch called "Old Uncle
john" in company with Master Robert
Euhler, boy who is nearly as clever
as she Is.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
A Clever Princess.

The Princess Maud, whose engage
meut to her cousin, Prince Carl Of Dem
mark, has just been announced is the
favorite child of the Prince Of Wales.
The prince speaks Of her as "a good
chap" and in the family circle and to
the intimate friends she is known as
"Harrie." The princess is quite q de-
termined young lady, as the following
little story will show: Some two or
three years ago the Wales girls were
somewhat restricted as to dress allow
ance and Princess Maud grew SO tired
of certain costume that wouldn't wear
out that one day she applied q match
and the garment came to brilliant if
untimely end. Latterly the princesses
have dressed we'll The bride-elect af-
fects certain "mannishness" Of attire,
and has been known to sport a single
eyeglass with chic effect. The princess
is three years older than her affianced
husband.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
hodge. a. urop pentrorsru.

The hedge Is not so popular Ms II
used to be, and is destined to be-
come less 30 as land becomes
scarcer and more valuable. Even
when closely trimmed the hedges de-
stroy the crops for several feet on
sither side. In England hedges are
much more common than here, but II
is mainly because England lacks other
fencing material. The English hedges
are, however, carefully trimmed, and
the parts pruned Off have the advan-
tage Of being worth more as kindlings
for coal than the cost Of labor required
tn secure them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Rn.sInn pospotIsm 10 no More.

Over $4,000 persons have been set
free from Russian prisons or have had
their sentences lightened by the action
of the new cars proclamation Of last
November, and many more will be
dealt with as soon as their cases can be
examined. 1.-THE agents of the Bible
society have free passes on all crown
railways In Russia, free carriage for
their boxes of scriptures, free ingress
to steamers, trains and schools" says
the correspondent Of the New York
Observer, and they are treated with
urbanity and generosity by the high
officials.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

example of effective evolution in the
matter of play building. AS a rule,
the last act of three and four-act pieces
is put on apparently for the sole pur-
pose Of unravelling little tangles and
getting together the dramatic odds and
ends that the author had forgotten
about in the preceding acts. Miss
Ryley has acted on different principles
with her play. The first two acts are
positively bad, the third act is an i'm
provement over the first two, and the
fourth act saves the whole from being
a failure. 1t is full of life and dash and
dramatic Importance from beginning
to end, and when the curtain goes
down those in the audience are per-
fectly willing to change the adverse
opinions they had formed earlier in the
evening.
Miss Elizabeth Wickes is a Maryland
girl who went on the stage notwith-
standing the strong influences her fam
lily brought to bear upon her to give
up her dramatic ambitions. Miss
Wickes comes from one Of the first fam
lilies of Maryland and is distantly re-
lated to the CAROLS of Carrollton. She
is a handsome woman, with the true
Southern beauty, and in amateur So
cieties during the past few years has
achieved great local fame. Miss
Wickes has joined Digby Bells COM
pany, and is now full-fedged profess
sional with a few weeks of on-the-
road experience to her credit.
Sybil Sanderson has returned to the
stage to play the title role of Massenet's
new opera, "Thais." Miss Sanderson
will be remembered as the young wom-
an who came to America after an i'm
mense amount of press work had been
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09


the public could remember her more
kindly If she would retire before her
powers had been still more heavily
taxed by the unsparing hand Of time.
Lulu Chaser and Christine McDon-
aid have made separate hits in Francis
Wilson's company and have done so
without the slightest suggestion of pro-
fessional jealousy. Miss Mcdonald is a
comparative newcomer to the stage,
this being only her second season.
Ellis Excellency" and its English girls,
while they have not aroused the ex-
element that was occasioned by the
coming of the Gaiety girls last year,
have made an impression on New
Workers. George Edwardes has sent
us plenty of pretty girls with his COM
pany, including dainty Ellaline Ter
riss, Nancy Mcintosh and Mabel Love.
The men, with one or two or three ex-
ceptions, and one Of these exceptions is
Seymour Hicks, Ellaline Terriss' hus-
band, are about up to the average Of
English burlesque comedians, and that
means that Americans are not very
likely to go into paroxysms Of delight
over them.
The nightgown dancers in "The Gay
Parisians" for time were the re.sn-
ing sensation in New York. The dance
itself was not particularly wicked af-
fair, but the mere sight OF four comely
young women arrayed in robes de mutt
seemed sufficient to turn the feet Of
New York theater-goers in the direc-
ton of Hoyt's theater.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
SCENES in HYDE PARK.
Shows Are Given on the Public Pleasure
Ground That Are In Bad Form.

shows Are Given on the Public Pleasure
Ground That Are In Bad Form.
1t appears that the condition Of Hyde
Park, in London, is disgraceful, as de-
tailed by correspondent in tho London
Times, as follows: ut has come to be
a thing tacitly acquiesced in that the
broad graveled space in Hyde park OPP
posite the Marble arch shall be daily
given over to atheists, spouters Of sedi-
ton, ct hoe genus omne. For long
time past men have been in the habit Of
giving Rotations and sort Of vul-
gar dramatic performance in the center
Of huge circle Of admiring loafers,
protected and, apparently, patronized
by the police. These men, often three
in number, are provided with certain
stage accessories in the shape Of paint,
red wigs, clowns dresses, and other
tawdry things Of the kind, while their
vulgar sallies elicit roars of laughter
and subsequently pecuniary contribu-
tions. This sort of thing being per-
mitted, l can conceive Of no equitable
reason why a niger troupe, German
band, set of jugglers, or any other
class Of street performers should not at
once take possession Of part of the va
cant space and cater for public favor
Many of them-'Punch and Judy for
instance-would be infinitely less OBJ
jectionable than the tatterdemalions
who are now in possession"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Selling Fattened Cows.

1t Is great mistake to fatten old
cows early in the fall, while there 10
q glut of meats of oil kinds about
holiday time, as there always is II
the COW gives some milk, make that
pay for part OF her keep, and then dry
and fatten her quickly in the spring
when there is less glut in the market
for meats, and even the beef of an old,
well fattened COW will usually bring q
fair price.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Electric Hair Curriers'.

A blessing for the women is the
electric hair tongs, They can be at.
tached at moments notice to an
electric wire, and are heated almost
instantly. They remain at a constant
temperature so long as desired, or
until the current is cut Off. All that
is necessrey in the employment OF this
continuance is to remove the mean
descent lamp from its socket, attach
the cord of the iron TO the socket In
place of the lamp, and turn on the
current
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
ON[B ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 81
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. 6E NEW york, nv
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

A charming little bureau box is OBJ
long in shape and covered with silk of
a Japanese pattern. The silk IL
stretched tightly across the lid and
prettily gathered upon the sides. Upon
the lid itself reciines a graceful jap
anese maiden, whose counterpart can
be purchased FOR quarter at Japan
ese bazaar. The effect is increased
by purchasing four of those tiny fans
in red yellow and black, which come
at few cents each.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Ina Monuon for Fnrmorn.

Every farmer who lives where Ice
can be conveniently cut should own
an ice house. 1t will probably pay as
large profit every year as any i'm
vestment Of like cost he can make.
Besides it is always convenient to have
ice for refrigerators so as to preserve
meats and fruits that would otherwise
go to waste. In the dairy ice Is essen
tial to make good butter In hot wealth.
err and also to keep it in good condi-
ton.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
A Religious Paper.

"Pa," said New York boy to his
father, who is a prominent church
man, "what paper are you reading
this Sabbath morn?"
1.-THE Brooklyn Eagle my SON"
"But, pa, the Brooklyn Eagle is a
secular paper"
CHATS where you are little off,
my son. The Eagle is bird of pray"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Tho LnrIcnI ConclnsIo 4

"There are things" said the impe-
cunious philosopher, that is useless
for man to try to comprehend. For
instance, who shall try to measure
eternityP"
"H'm'm" replied his practical patient
friend; II thought you had it down
pretty fine"
"I?"
ayes. On several promissory notes
which you have made you have men
toned thirty days which, l gather
from circumstances, is synonym for
eternity"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
aTho Melanoholy DnyO nave Como

The saddost OF tho year" not when autumn
he's arrived, as poet Bryant intimates, but
when fellow gets bilious. Tho "sore aud
yellow Leaf is In his complexion II not In the
foliugo at that inAuspacious time. Hostettor's
stomach Bitters win soon discipline hh ro-
bellious liver, and regulate his bowels, besides
toning his stOn ach and beautifully stimulating
his kidneys. Malaria, rheumatism and nerv-
OusnosB are also relieved by the Bittors.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

done for her by Abbey, Schoffel G.
Graus agents, and who distinguished
herself chiefly because Of the persist
ence and energy with which she posed
for photographers. 1t is probable that
Miss Sanderson has sat for more photo
graphs during the past two years than
any other woman on the stage.
Modjeska declares that this is her
last season on the stage. There is no
particular reason for not believing her,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09


successful as many other pieces that
have much less merit and have re-
ceived far more commentator. Han
sci and Gretel" is dramatic and mus
lcal gem--dainty, bright, thoroughly
lmbued with the spirit Of the original
story Of fancy, but 1t is too good for the
public. 1t seems disagreeable way
to look at the matter, but there is no
other conclusion that can be arrived at
sensibly. Humperdinck's fairy opera
will always be remembered by those
who have seen 1t as one of the loveliest
bits Of stage creation that could be
imagined. There the thing ends. 1t
has not been fiat failure, for, thank
Heaven, a small part Of the public love
the theater for arts sake, but this por-
ton figures so inconspicuously in the
whole that 1t has no appreciable effect
on the box Office receipts
John Drew last year played Chris
TOPPER, Jr.," on the road. If 1t had not
been for the failure of "That Impru-
dent Young Couple" New Workers.
might not have seen Miss Ryley's play
this year. Christopher, Jr.," is good
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
That WINS tho Trouble.

Sho--He says his greatest trouble ir
Paris was to make himself understood
He-He should have learned French
before he went over.
"He did" Chicago Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

It is estimated that 203 hairs on the
head, thirty-nine on the chin, twenty
three on the arm and nineteen on tho
back of the hand are respectively con-
tanned in an area Of quarter Of an inch
OF the normal individual.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

The 12-year-old horse Artillery, by
Musket, dam Ouida, by Yattenden,
half brother to Carbine, who was pur-
chased last summer by the Duke OF
Portland. will shortly be shipped to
San Francisco and sold there at auc-
tion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Football and Latin.

Bobby-Our dogs name is Cicero,
but since my brothers been to college
he calls in "Kickero."
JOHNNY s'pose that's the way they
pronounce it at college. They're all
crazy on football. Good News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

"It is always best to lie on the right
side" remarked the stump speaker
when he heard Of the election of the
man he had been advocating.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
The Ralniest Spot.

The rainiest spot in the United States
is at Mean Bay, Washington. The an
nual rainfall there is 1913 inches. In
New York city it is As inches.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

II recently performed four marriage
ceremonies in twenty minutes"
"That was at the rate of twelve
knots an hour" Pearson's Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
THE NEW YORK STAGE
CURRENT GOSSIP ABOUT PLAYS
AND PLAYERS.
HAnsOl and Gretel Too Good to Sue
ceod-"ChrIStOpher Jr," stIll on the
BOardS-Three FsVOrltes of Gotham
Playgoors.

"A N S Ell A N d
Gretel" has been
more profusely
praised from an
artistic standpoint
than almost any
other production
that has been seen
in New York this
season; and yet, on
the whole, 1t has
not been nearly as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-31
ALDERMAN kiILLAR PROTESTS,
Does Not Want Alderman Donovan to
DO Business in Eighth Ward

Alderman Millar has decided to apply
to the courts for an injunction to re-
strain Alderman Donovan, of the
Twelfth ward. from doing aldermanc
business in the Eighth. Mr.. Donovan
has his law Office on the second floor
of the Republican building, and Mr..
Millar claims to he in possession of in
formation that the magistrate of the
Twelfth issues warrants and sum
mOnses from his law office and there
sits in judgment in these cases; that
he carries seal in his pocket for this
purpose.
Mr.. Donovan has his aldermanic Of
flee at his residence on Prospect ave-
nue., near the corner of Hamlock street.
but Mr.. Millar says that he has evil
dence that he makes a good many
cases returnable at his law office to
suit the convenience of parties who
cannot easily go to the South Side.
Inasmuch as the courts ruled that
Mr.. Millar or any other alderman ex-
cept i'm the Ninth, Alderman Wright,
could not hold police court. Mr. Milar
thinks that no other alderman ought
to be allowed to transact business in
his Jurisdiction. John Il. Scragg is
attorney for Mr.. Millar and will file a
bill of equity some day this week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


Last nights dancing party given by Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Belin, jr, in the Scran-
ton bicycle club house to signalize the
coming out of their son, Charles, was a
largely attended affair and an extremely
enjoyable one. Charles Belin received
with his parents and Miss Belin. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.. Ful-
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Blackington, Mr.
ahd Mrs. j. h. Dimmick, Mr.. and Mrs
ID. ID. kingsbury. Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Jer-
myn. Mr.. and Mrs. +. B. Sturges, Mr.
and Mrs. ii. }. Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs.
+. ii. Jermyn. Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin
Henshaw, Mr. and Mrs. II. Ii. Ware. Mr..
and Mrs. q. 7. Griffith, Judge and Mrs.
Il. W. Archibald, Colonel and Mrs. ii. NJ.
Boies. Mr.. and Mrs. W. IT, Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. a. II. Storrs, Mr.. and Mrs. +. IL.
kingsbury, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Watkins,
Mr.. and Mrs. q. b. Jermyn, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. ). Weston. Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Hall
stead. Mr.. and Mrs. James Archibald Mr..
and Mrs. Everett Warren, Mr. and Mrs
q. Il. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. W. III. Jessup,
tr.. judge and Mrs. f.. n. Willard, Mr.
and Mrs +. j. Platt, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Christy. Mr.. and Mrs. II. y. Simpson,
Mr.. and Mrs. q. dub. Dimmick, Mr.. and
Farke' MISSES II. A. Ahuersoi' d. a. Cour-
sem ooenah' a. 1essuP' anna Archpaiu'
r. W, noies; "a. Mvi.eo', ,,, num- Eoulse
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-31
SUPERIOR COURT CASES.


Cases on the list given below are set
down for trial at the session of the
superior court for the counties of Lack
awanna, Luzerne, Columbia, Monroe.
Carbon and Wyoming. which begins
Monday, Jan. IL, 1897. The cases are:
FIRST WEEK
Luzerne county-Phoebe 4. Hay ct al VS..
United States Pipe Line company, appel
liant.
Andrew Stephan VS.. John Hudock, ct al,
appellants.
Central Poor District, Luzerne county.
VS.. Directors of Poor of Jenkins town
ship, ct al, appellants.
Samuel Potts VS.. Susquehanna Mutual
Fire Insurance company, appellant.
Buckley, Dunton X Co. VS.. Wood d
Trout, appellants.
John Dennis vs. The Citizens Insurance
company OF Pittsburg. appellants.
John Dido vs.. Joseph Strobe, appellant.
Joseph Hendler, appellant, VS.. ii. &. Per-
kins and Hannah Jones' administrators Of
William Jones.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, appel
lart, VS.. Il. V. RoCkafellow.
Thomas Darling, executor of II. L. Dar-
ling, deceased, vs.. John II. Edison.
Montour county-Sarah IL. Mill, assigned
to William Brady, appellant, vs.. &. +.
Harder. sheriff of Montour county.
Lackawanna county-Central Egg COM
rrman Bros, appellant.
Olyphant Lumber company, Limited, to
use of Patrick McGodrck, appellant, VS..
Peoples Mutual Live Stock Insurance
company.
W. IL. Whyte VS.. A. w. Cramer, appel
liant.
Joseph Il. I.oveland ana Frederick Lear,
appellants, vs.. Thomas i. Howe.
:. IA. leakle VS.. Matthias Stipp, appel
liant.
3. ]. Cook & Co. VS.. T. J. Conway. ap-
pellant.
Benedict r. Carr VS.. Charles S. Wether-
ill and Charles 5. Wetherill, administra-
tor, appellants.
Estate of Sarah Nichols, deceased.
James Nichols, appellant, VS.. Estate of
Sarah Nichols. deceased
John McGinty vs.. Patrick Jordan. ct
al. appellants.
Thomas Conroy vs.. Adela Wagner ana
Jansen Cole, appellants
Herman Collel VS.. Becker Bros, appel
lantS.
Leonora l.. Potter VS.. Scranton Traction
company, appellants.
Ann OGrady vs.. Prudential Insurance
company of America, appellants.
james GaviSan VS.. Atlantic Refining
company, appellants.
In re Public Road in jefferson township,
a. j.. Emery, appellant.
liant.
j. NJ. Tompkins VS.. Scranton Traction
company, appellants.
SECOND WEEK.
Iackawanna county-Butler Hamln, as
signed to h. +. killam, executor, ct al,
appellant, vs.. Serephina f.. Cobb. eXecu-
tor.
The Tunis Lumber company VS.. Spring
Brook Lumber company, appellants.
Townsend w. Knowles, appellant vs.
Mary Jacobs.
Carbon county-Jackson and Sarah ].
smith. to use of Sarah j. Smith. VS.. Bor-
oush or East Mauch Chunk, appellant.
Wyoming cOunty-Dunham, Buckley &
CO., appellants, vs.. Mary A. Rundle, ct
al.
j. h. Stark and Ruth Stark, appellants.
VS.. Pierre Asheld, defendant, and Il. Il.
Hight and Helen Asheld, counter claim
ants.
r. II. Wheelock VS.. Henry Harding, ap-
pellant.