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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-07-08
a Balloon voyage 10 the North Pole,


A silk balloon enclosed in a net and
carrying car equipped with all Of the
necessities Of life as we'll as the ma
terlal to generate new gas, is to be
used for a voyage to the North Pole.
Every contingency has been provided
for and the three scientists who make
the voyage are confident Of success. 1t
Is thought that the time occupied for
the voyage from Sweden to Spltzber-
gen and the needful preparation will
consume between four and FIVE weeks.
Every care has been taken to strike
the most favorable season and weather
for the voyage. DR.. hansen agrees
with Mr.. Andree as far as prevailing
winds are concerned and also about
the topography of the country. At the
time when the trip Is to be begun the
Polar winds will materially assist in
the navigation, and as there are no ex-
tremely high points, 1t is hoped that
the balloon will float at no very great
elevation above the earths surface. A
sufficient amount Of generating mate
rial will be taken along to keep the
balloon going for six weeks, even
though there should be, as there al
ways Is, more or less loss Of gas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-07-08

"Of course, all my aunts say that IT,
baby looks like me" said the blushinA
young man. What does your wife say
to that?" asked the elder man. well,
she admits that perhaps may resem-
BILE the baby a little. "-Indianapolis
Journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-07-08

Wasps have grown to be such a
plague in CamOridgeshire, England,
that farmers are paying a shilling
dozen fer queen wasps.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-07-08

The hard winter froze out the field
mice in the neighborhood OF Green
wood, Me-, according to the farmers
spring observations.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-07-08
DAIRY AND POULTRY.
INTERESTING CHAPTERS FOR
OUR RURAL READERS.
How Successful Farmers Operate This
Department Of tho Farm-A Few
Hints AS to the Care OF Live Stock
and Poultry.

HE Importance OF
making b t t e r
cheese Is becoming
more and more cv-
ident every year, as
1t is now apparent
that we must prac'
tlcally consume full
80 per cent of the
cheese made, says
John Gould in Prac-
tical Farmer. New
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-07-08

Standard Varieties OF Chickens.
The fullness and oblong shape is typi-
cal of the Brahma and is characteris-
tic of prolific birds. The curves Of
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-07-08
a TRUE HEROINE.

T WAS A BRIGHT
spring mornlnA
when the signal at
Mount Nelson an
nounced a ship III
sight, and imme-
dlately the yellow
flag was hoisted at
: Mulgrave battery.
and proclaimed the
welcome news to
the inhabitants OF
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
WON HIS CASE.
\ fhlind"iBhin lawyers Idea oi
Thrift aud How 1t Worked


Over in Philadelphia dwelt IA young
law student who fell Nv love Just as be
was about to be admitted TO practice,
The girls father also belonged to the
profession and was rcckoncd pretty
smart, The old fellow gave a partial
consent 10 the young mans p%lendings.
but he concluded 10 try the student 10
see II h" was worthy to be his sou-in-
Iaw, SO he ,snid:
"The case of Blank against Blank
has been on the calendar several years.
1t has been tried, appealed, decision re-
verSed, tried again and comes up apaiE
for argument at the next general term.
am counsel for the plaintiff. | have
had the case four years, but now | turn
IL over to you. Here are the papers.
See what you can do"
The young mar took the papers and
went to work with n vim born Of love
for II he won the cnse would he not
also win "A bride? At last life seemed 10
him worth the living. He studied the
case thoroughly, lie consulted the an
,horities and was loHdcd and prilncd for
a brilliant argument when the court
convened. lie made bis plea and won
the case without any trouble.
With n heart OVERLOOKING with ioy
he returned TO his prosperity" fathcr-In-
law and, Shaping down the papers, he
exclaimed:
hN. Y4.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
CHANGE OF CLIMATE,
Very often II Is Injurious Nnthcr
ThAn ucIpfmI to the Sick.

At the American Chronological asso.
citation Il number of papers were read.
DR.. i. i. ingalls,, president Of the ASSOC
citation, believes that patients should
not be sent from home unless their
financial and socia, position is such as
to rcndcr.thc journey and s%ojourn easy
and agreeable. In the first stage of
puImonarytubcrculos patients should
seek a high altitude, as u rule, where
the atmosphere Is as warm as pIuctica-
Bile; in the second stage to "A medium
altitude; in the third stage, If any.
where, TO a low altitude, and in most
instances, "A dry atmosphere. DR.. j. NJ.
Taylor called attention to the dis
tinct harm wrought upon u highly sen.
sitiye organization thrown out Of bal
s%eacoast OF in high mountain regions"
Also to the unfavOrable results from
crushing from place to place" DR..
Sanger Brown said: In debilitatrd
states Of the nervous system, attention
with such Disturbances Of functions as
simple melahcholia, ncurasthcnia, neu.
ralgia, insomnia and hystcria, a high
altitude and the seashorc are contra
indicated, and while generally in such
cases n clear, cold climate is most bene-
fetal, a few cases do better in u mild
climate. After a certain degree Of i'm.
provement. has taken place this may
frequently be advanced by ~ or even
mountain %'6ifr."'
The subject of climatology is being
advocated as a part Of the curriculum
Of medical schools. At present stu
dents are left to educate themselves in
this particular as best they can. Many
valuable lives have been lost and
healths ruined by persons going TO
climates unsuitable to their constitu-
irons. 1t Is hoped that before long a
patient may be able TO consult with his
on his choice Of q country with
neutrality-suspicious. Inter Ocean.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
MISSISSIPPI.
WHEN.

When waves from the sea Of affection
Sweep over the human soul:
When forceful tides of eviction
Float away where dark waters roll;
When losses, misfortune and sorrow
An uncertain future entail;
When to-day stands in fear of tomorrow,
Lone vessels of imagery sail.
When age creeps up to life's highway.
With a stealthy measure ard tread.
When frosts on a summer time byway,
With silver hues whiten the head;
When days and years have been num-
bered:
When eyes are too weary TO weep;
When ears are with dizziness encurnbered;
When the head would bend lowly in
sleep;
r'hen weary feet halt at the river;
When the ferryman crosses the stream;
When he tickets each pilgrim Forever"
When visions float by as a dream;
When sunlight goes out In deep shading;
When eternity swallows up time;
When glories once brilliant are fading;
When the knell of the past rings its
chime;
when strong hands lie folded and l~istless;
When feet become heavy and slow;
When the tide of time flows on resistless.
When full in its ceaseless outflow;
When the prayers of earth's pilgrims are
ended:
When the last hymn Of life has been
heard;
When "a tale that is told" is well ended;
When speech Is denied a last word:
THEN.
Then hope in the heart springs eternal;
Then the finger Of faith points away;
Then desire Graves fields ever vernal:
Then dawns eternity's day.
John Wentworth, in Good Housekeeping.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

In this day of slang and slipshod
English it is quite refreshing TO find
one home in which our mother tongue
is appreciated, and sins against its
purity are duly resented. That there is
at least one such was made evident in
a quarrel which took place in a literary
household between the two youngest
inmates; n quarrel, like most childish
differences. soon over, but fierce while
IL lasted. When his wrath had reached
it's height, the small son of the house,
quirering with anger, sought for Ian
guage to denounce his sister, who had
been the aEgressnr. "you bad" he
burst forth. stamping "A stubby shoe.
"You bad, you bad" words failed
him. Then with flash Of truly literary
inspiration, he concluded: you bad
grammar, you."-Youth's Companion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

Woman stands as the sacred guardian
Of future homes and our nations pros
perity. and to her must we look for
true reforms. To her standard must
society come. Let her be sure to place
1t high and keep 1t pure, and make it
apply %impartiaDy to all people. Let her
keep out those whom she knows fall
short OF her standard. and never oon-
done in the stronger sex what she con-
dcmns in the weaker. Let her think
not to elevate society by hiding or con-
Goning the evils which surround her
on every side, but only by shutting out
those whom she has found It impossi-
BILE to raise to her standard. Then flu
trre generations will arise who will
bless her for their heritage, instead of
cursing her for their misery.-Dwigbt
L. Moody, in Ladies' Home Journal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
TROOPS.
something About the Military system
Of New south Wales,

New South Wales was garrisoncd by
British troops from its foundation in
1888 until 1870, when they were with.
drawn, says an Australian correspond.
ent. In the following year colonial
regulars were, raised aud consisted of
one battery of artillery and two com.
panies of infantry; the latter were dis.
banded In 1879, In 1876 the artillery
was increased by q second, in 1877 by a
third, and in 1890 by a fourth depot
battery. 1t now consists of one field
battery, fully equipped with guns and
horses, and three garrison batteries,
Men between the ages Of IS aud 40 are
enlisted for five years and may rccn-
gage for two or five years.
A %Rnnncr's pay Is rs. sd. per diem, in
addition TO free @ra,iOns of brcad, meat
and groceries, free kit on joining, uni.
form, barrncl accommodation fuel and
light aud medical attendance. Special
rates Of working pny are given, as also
increased rate Of pay On rcengagemcnt.
Rewards are given for good conduct,
as in the imperial service, but no on
sions. Each noncommissioncd officer,
'rumpctcr and gunner, N rccnlisting
for a further period Of five years, is al.
lowed SO to supply deficiencies in kit
The standard height has been reduced
TO five feet eight inches. There IL also
\ corps ofpermanent submarine miners,
encil receiving IS. per day. Members
Of the permanent force before being
permitted to marry must have served
thrc. years, been of good character for
two years and have Gao In the savings
bank. fr
The first volunteer force was enrolled
in Sydney in 1854 and consisted Of one
battery Of artillery, one troop of cav
airy, and six companies of infantry,
numbering between 300 and 400, but
practically ceased to exist in 1853. In
1850 q second volunteer force was en-
rolled, consisting in the first instance
Of two batteries of artillery in Sydney
and one battery in Newcastle; one troop
Of mounted rifles and IA companies of
rifles in Sydney and suburbs, and six
companies of rifles in the country dis
~trlcts, numbering 1896 OF all ranks.
The mounted rifles ceased TO exist In
1862, but in 1861 -four batteries Of mrtil-
lcry were raised in Sydney, and the sew
eral companies Of Sydney and suburban
rifles were rcorpanizcd and formed
into two regiments. Toward the close
Of 1867 the Legislature passed an act Of
parliament, which authorized the issue
Of grants of land, az part payment, to
al such volunteers rs served continu-
1usly and efficiently for a period Of five
years. In 1874. however, it was deemed
rxpcdient 10 discontinue these grants.
During the period of their currency the
annual numerical strength Of the VOL
untecr force had been raised to 1854 of
Ill ranks.
AT the suggestion of Sir W. Jervois
and Maj. Gcu. Richardson. e. b., the
volunteer forces. were again rcorgan-
ized in ls7s.-Philadelphia Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
WOMAN AND HOME.
WEDDING INVITATIONS.
The Correct Form of the Day In
Fashion, BILE Circles.

Wedding invitations have greatly
changed in the past few months. The
fashionable wedding invitation is 40
longer printed on the Sheet OF note
paper which folds TO fit Il square en-
selope. the sheet now used for that
purpose being o.. inches long and j4
wide, thereby requiring an oblong en-
velope. The paper has a smooth, dull
finish, like parchment, instead OF the
former glazed surface. The script on
the new invitations is about the same
size us that on the old ones, and the
words and lines ara brougis.. rather
nearer together, SO that the wording
occupies the center of the sheet, with
wide margins about IL, while some peo-
pie even use what is termed the para
graph form. in which the words run
straight along, instead of being ar
ranged in lines of varying lengths, and
the result is quite good, .''
The wording of a wedding Invitation,
by the way, does mo always receive the
attention which it should. For ii
thuItH "SbhluS NV I"i'A'tH - INC
bride request the honor of your pres,
ence," whereas for a home wedding
the pleasure of your company is
asked. Then, again, for Il home we'd
ding. the name OF the guest is often
inserted, such as Mr.. and Mrs. William
Tompkins request the pleasure of
- company ut the marriage
OF their daughter. OF course, as this
latter form more closely resembles a
personal invitation, it, is more of a
compliment to the guest. At u very
stylish wedding recently the parcpts
Of the bride simply requested the 'hon-
or of your presence at the marriage OF
their daughter at Grace church." her
name being omitted entirely, though
the calling cards Of both bride and
groom were inclosed.
The invitation to the wedding break
fast or reception is about the same as
those of last year, save that the cards
are a triile more oblong. The wedding
announcement is printed OF the same
kind Of note paper as the wedding in
vitation, the simple card no longer be,
ing considered good form, though if il
is used it should be obloug and about
5H inches wide, and 3H inches from
top to bottom.-San Francisco Ch.on.
icle.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

Fig pudding is d dish EOt to be de-
spised. There are several ways OF
making II, but this one IL about the
best. Mince very fine a half pound of
suet and the same quantity Of figs;
then mix with them half u pound Of
finely grated bread crumbs, with u lit
tie sugar and enough golden sirup TO
make a nice paste. Butter a mold,
fill it with the mixture, and boil or
steam it for IN hours. Then turn it
out and serve either plain or with
whipped cream or treacle sauce. The
hitter is made by favoring a little white
with some lemon rind and a
spoonful Of golden sirup. - Chicago
Journal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

A very good authority on fruit pre-
serving considers that the plan followed
by many housekeepers. Of using a small
proportion of sugar, and in consequence
boiling the preserve longer, is Il fallacy,
as the more sugar used the greater the
bulk of preserve obtained, less being
wasted in long boiling aud evaporation,
while the flavor Of the fruit Is more re.
tanned. A quick fire should be used,
and, Of course, the preserve continual
ly stirred, the skum being taken off as IL
rises. To- judge il the preserve has
boiled long enough drop a little into
a glass Of cold water. II It does not
spread or mix, 1t Is done enough. Or
another way is'to drop a little on a plate.
II il does not run on the plate, it is sur
f~iciently boiled and should at once be
poured.-Boston Budget.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

side, including the bottom, lined with
red or blue silk or plush.
The main framework may be con-
structed Of pine, stained and Vanished,
or of hardwood with natural finish.
Oak, cherry, sycamore, ash or maple
would be very nice indeed.
This screen could also he developed
in palmer materials for use in the sew
ing-room, using the music rack forpat-
terms and fashion books, and the brQck.
cts for thread, button and general work
boxes. Pockets could be stitched on
the center screen, which would be
found useful as catCh-alIs, cases for
scissors, darning egg, tape measure, and
other articles necessary for the house
hold sewing.
Any boy who likes to tinker" and is
the posscssor Of a scroll-saw and a few
other tools, could make n. screen SINH
lar to this in a very little while. ltnecd
not be elaborate in Western
Rural.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
SOME TIMELY ADVICE,
Not Keep Lemonade or Fruits in
Vessels Of Tin.

Vessels OF Tin
1t seems as this advice ought to be en-
tirely unnecessary; but the frequency
of accidents from the use Of canned
fruits and lemonade which is allowed
to stand in open tin vessels shows that
there is still a great deal Of popular ig-
on the subject, or else a good
dea! of carelessness. So long as fruits
and their juices are contained in her
Metically sealed cans, no harm will re-
suit; at least, il the contents we're prop
erly treated in advance. But Just as
soon as the air gets access, fermenta-
ton takes place, and the acid enters
into chemical combination with the
tin. Consequently, when q can Is
opened, the fruit should DE removed
within an hour or SO, and ought not TO
be allowed TO stand. II it be poured
into earthenware dishes, no poisonous
effects will be produced, ever though
the liquid mass deteriorates SO as to
become unpalatable. What is true Of
canned fruits is also true Of lemonade.
The latter should always be mixed in
a glass or earthenware pitcher, and not
In a tin pail. At any rate, it should not
be permitted to remain for any time in
q tin vessel. Numerous cases of poi
soning from this cause are on record,
and fresh ones are reported every sum
mer.--N. Y. Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

The summit of Mount 81. Elias, which
Is To mark this important boundary,
never has been reached. Several years
ago an American party, led by Lieut..
Scbwatka, climbed the mountain to a
height Of more than $1,000 feet, and
later an English party made an even
less successful attempt TO reach the top,
This year an American expedition in the
government service IL to renew the at
tempt, and q young Italian prince, who
IL fond of Notwithstanding, Is leading
a small party on a similar enterprise
Youths Companion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
HOW RUSSIA kMuSES ITSELF.
Has No kuo~irdGc al the Heatth,
tu.la->u>on flames.

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pnyJ If tnrrr hanurn "A, he ONE and
Y.,p. his, time upg, vItnrut o>,.rtiuu
Oh intr years "Iorirurppr" ,s lawn tpn.
mis- is called II. Ih, r,u,1. ,,uutt, has
Lr.n sllvotly gt,amptrl. but If +, moi
really liked. too many hniNs are lost.
and the rules of the came have nr,tt
| Vet been thoroughly Crashed. Nuuar.
Irtlr of Men VIII occasionally rip an
their not. which they raise io the hpjahi
Of about a.. feet, and play species of
h3tIlrdnor and .nlrt,,arN over II an
Ill tur ban. disappear. liant itis source
Nv tpupi@. A., uYiirr Of fac. Rus.
siam generally PUSHES AT the laII aud
misses if, on the rare OCCASION, when
he strihys the uhtrrt, ne does 50 with
., much rurr1> iLat tho h,Il pul...
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
SCREEN.
Can Tie Made to lie Used rs n Music
or Magazine Rack Also.

The screen shown in the cut may he
used for music, as the design indicates,
or any sort of periodicals may find u
resting place in its broad triangular
rack, being SO constructed as to be used
from either side. by decorating the
central screen, ON both sides, where is
now shown the sturk. and leaving open
the space where the vases are seen III
the cut, il becomes a douhlc-ta"ed
screen. Convenient pockets of silk can
be stitched to the central screen and
further decorated by painting, cu-
hroidsry or otherwise, as best suits the
taste OF the owner.
The vase rccrptaclcs could be made
of p~astehoard, bout, curved and tackled
to a round piece OF li,,iuch board, for
the bottom. The pastcbourd may then
he covered on the outside with bits OF
figured silk, or other goods. and the in.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

The area Of the United States is 3,02j.-
800 square miles; with Alaska it Is 3 ,GO2,-
300 square miles, equal To the area of
all Europe, with Italy and Turkey ex-
cepted. Texas, its largest state, is 21a
times the size Of Rhode Island. Texas
might invite every man, III and
child now living in the world TO settle
within us territory, offering each in
dividual u plot Of ground 4ek feet by
100 feet. The state would not BIZ really
crowded, for each individual would
have four times the space taken by
each person in New York city. Eng
land, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy
and Portugal could be. transplanted to
Texas and there would still be room for
a gool-sfzed promenade made where
curious Americans could walk while
studying this bit Of Europe. Three Of
the cattle ranches of Texas cover MS
much territory as the Sandwich islands,
which we were to annex four years ago.
William George Jordan, in Ladies'
Home Journal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

q yard offering but little space" says
the Ladies' Home journal, "hnre two
brackets or dayits made Of. two,iaeh
gas pipe and bent at the blncksmith's.
At the hanging ends hooks are welded,
to which hang the hammock. The
pipes are fastened securely to the fence
by bands Of iron screwed fast 10 the
fence. Wires may be strung overhead
upon which vines can be trained"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

"Say, Joe, how'd yer like ter try one
of en- ere summer 'otels where they
gives yer ice cream regular every doyY'
"Awh! Git along with YER"
"Tact-and walters ter hand IL ter
year"
Ugh, walters! ! jist knowed they
wur too burned mean ter let yer help
yerself!"-Brooklyn Life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

of moisture, and able to hold its W
against a pushing, boisterous breeze.
Thc~jHpanese affairs, so light and pref
ty in the house. are rarely suitable for
the piazza because of their lightness
and delicacy of construction.
The best screen is made of wood and
paneled with leather, and can be man
ufac:ured at small expense with the aid
of a joiner.-Illustrated American.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05
NEAT VERANDA SCREEN.
How 10 lake One That Is strong as
Well as attractive.

As spring slips into summer there is
an inclination TO use the vcranda as
a place for sewing and reading. A
screen is one of the necessary fittings of
the veranda and will be found useful
not only in shutting ones self from
view, when that is desirable, but also in
shutting eff n toe searching wind.
A piazza screen should be strong and
firm, able to resist a certain amount
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-05

"You know, Mr.. Kewte. VIE women
have the privilege of saying NO when
we mean Yes and Yes when we
mean No"
"And do you avail yourself of it, Miss
Filter"
"Oh, sometimes. I am only a woin-
an
well, Miss Filter, will you be my
wife Y'-Pick-Me-Cp