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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04

honors. Among the literary and 9TH
er honors he received in Europe it may
be mentioned that he was made an as
sociate of Kings college, London;
member of the Oriental Society OF
France, and member of the Archaeo-
logical Society of Portugal. One can
not help regretting in recording these
facts that the browning event Of Prince
Prisdan's life in this world, the event
that stands as landmark on the bor-
derland of the princes world and his
no-world, should have been the begin
ming of monachism and not of career
for which his education and training
of nearly a quarter of century we'll
fit him. But the regret arises only
when it Is forgotten that, as great and
many were his distinctions in the
world, so great and sincere was the
sacrifice involved in his remuneration
of them.
On the completion Of his collegiate
career, Prince Prisdan was appointed
interpreter to the Siamese Special En-
voy to the Courts of England and
Germany. In 1880 he was appointed
interpreter to the Siamese Envoy
charged with the honor of investing
Her Majesty the Queen of England,
their Royal Highnesses the Prince and
Princess of Wales, and Monsieur
n,o,,,v 4bo Dro,idant 30 4ho No.. -.
Republic, with the Grand Gordon Of
the most exalted Order Of the White
Elephant. He was next Envoy Elk
traordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary to the courts of Berlin and vi
emma. The talent and tact he displayed
in his high duties won for him the es-
TEEN of all the European courts he had
anything to do with. He was instru-
mental in making various treaties be-
tween Siam and the countries of the
west, including the United States Of
America, notably a treaty for the reg
ulation of the liquor traffic with Siam.
Honors were Iavished on him and his
name was we'll known in all European
countries.
In 1888, when Prince Prisdan re-
turned to Siam finally from Europe,
royal proclamation was issued setting
forth all his various services to his
king and his country. The highest of
Siamese honors were conferred on him.
and he was granted vast estates to
enable him to live in state. Further,
he was raised to the highest rank in
the Siamese peerage by being made a
Phra Ong Chou. It is not possible in
Siam to attain to any rank higher than
the Phra Ong Chou, which is probably
second only to the honor of kingship
Prince Prisdan's career in Siam was
brief and unhappy, though it COM
menced brightly and augured much
happiness. For time he was Cabinet
Minister and held also the position Of
Minister of War, but he could not
please the king in all things, nor could
the king him. Unwilling to abide much
much longer in a country where he
was not in favor and unable to serve
a king who was dissatisfied with his
services, the Prince took the first step
toward his self-immolation by leaving
Siam, giving up forever all his wealth
and position and all the high associa-
lions OF royalty. He went over to
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
Singular Rain storms.

In the Colorado desert they have
transforms during which not a single
drop Of water touches the earth. The
rain can be seen falling from the clouds
high above the desert, but when the
water reaches the strata Of hot, dry
air beneath the clouds, 1t is entirely
absorbed before falling half the dis
lance to the ground. 1t is a singular
sight to witness a heavy downpour of
rain, not a drop Of which touches the
ground. These strange transforms &C.
cur in regions where the shade tenn
perature often ranges as high as 1923
degrees Fahrenheit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
EIectrocuted Fish.

A peculiar result Of stroke of light.
ming was noted near Dion, France, in
the summer Of 1893. A flash Of light
ming was seen to strike fish pond,
and an Investigation made Immediate
ly after the storm had subsidized proved
that every fish in the little lake had
been killed. This is one Of thu very
few recorded instances Of Iigi thing
striking fresh water
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
A ProntnbIe Earthqunke.

Earthquakes occasionally profit man
kind as in the case of Ouzoun-Ada, a
port Of the Caspian, which is the
starting point Of the Trans Caspian
Railway Of Samarkand. The port Of
the town was visited by an earthquake
about year ago, and since then it
has been found open to steamers which
could not enter it before, owing to the
shallow water.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
A Poser.

Mr.. Walker-"Yes, seem to have 0
curious taste. 1t is very strange, but u
1 think girl pretty every one else Il
sure to think exactly the reverse.
Miss de Muir latter pause)-"Do yot
think 1 am pretty, Mr.. Walker?"-'
Nuggets.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04

fe snail ma the Wanted ensign,
For the English nag is there!
Aye, 1t waves DER the blazing novels
When African victims fly,
To be shot by explosive bullets,
Or to wretchedly starve or die!
And where the beach-comber harries
The isles of the southern sea,
AT the peak Of his hellish vessel
It's the English flag flies free.
The Maori full oft hath cursed 1t
With his bltterest dying breath;
And the Arab has Kissed his hatred
AS he splits at Its folds In death.
The hapless fellah has feared It
On Tel-el-Keblr's parched plain,
And the Zulu's blood has stained Il
With a deep indelible stain.
1t has floated DER scenes of pillage,
1t has Haunted DER deeds Of shame,
1t has waved DER the fell marauder,
AS he ravlshed with sword and flame.
1t has looked upon ruthless slaughter,
And maseacres dire and grim;
1t has heard the shrieks of the victims
Drown even the lingo hymn.
Where Is the flag Of England?
Seek the lands where the natives roti
Where decay and assured extinction
Must soon he the peoples lot.
GO! Search for the once-glad islands.
Where diseases and death are rife,
And the greed Of callous commerce
Now battens on human life!
Where Is the flag OF England?
60! sail where rich galleons come
With shoddy and LOADED" cottons,
And beer, and Bibles, and rum
GO, too, where brute force has tri-
umphed
And hypocrisy makes its lair;
And your question will find It's answer,
For the flag Of England is there
London Truth
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
PRINCE I URNS MONK.
pRlSDAN OF SIAM TURNS HIS
BACK ON THE WORLD.
Could Not Please the Roisning Monarch
and Concluded to Abandon State
craft for Missionary LabOrs--A-ay 1n-
wade ChrIstendOm
bangkok Lottery

HURSDAY, NOV. b,
1896, was a great
day in the history
of Ceylon Budd-
hism. It was the
day when in the
village of Waskad-
dua, in the dis
trict Of Kalutura,
in Ceylon, at an
hour when the sun
was sinking sea-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
CATCHING A BURGLAR

o." said Betsey
Jane, nothing
shall induce me to
change my mind,
mem. I've give
warning. and l
shall stick to IL!
No girl, mem, as
respects herself
could put up with
the sort Of treat
ment as 1 gets at
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
CHINESE PAooDA.

Ono Of the Most Striking Buildings In
the "Fl0wery Kingdom"
The most striking buildings in China
are the tapering towers known as pa
godas These are of brick, covered
with marble, or most generally with
glazed tiles; and are built in stories,
one over the other from three, four,
or Ave, to as many as nine in number.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
I'm THE ODD CORNER.
SOME STRANGE. QUEER AND
CURIOUS PHASES OF LIFE.
A Lost Treasure IsIand--Prof. Scripture
on Latter Day HallucInatIOns- Windy
weM-whoro Is the Flag OF Eng
land2

ND the winds OF
the world made
answer.
North, south and
east and west;
Wherever there's
wealth TO covet,
Or land that can
be possessed;
Wherever are saw
age races
To cozen, coerce
and scare,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04

It il never too early to mend. --PuCA
The border vidette., 1897-05-15
Cattle Shipping Notes.

L. Zeckendorf E Co.'s shipments will reach at least 3O,OoO.
 Over 10000 head of Mexican cattle will be shipped from this poins this season.
 Between this date and the close of the month, Pusch, Zellweger x Bernard will ship 25O0 head of cattle in addi. ton to those already shipped.
 George Pusch, of Push dC Zellweger, was out yesterday with s. c. Rector, a Denvor cat''e buyer, to receive 500 cattle from the Arivaca district. This firm has thus far skipped 10000 head, all to Denver.
The border vidette., 1897-05-15

clude the Union meat market on Con- gress street, extending 45 feet, and a number of of offices on Stone avenue. tending over 85 feet The old will be torn out and replaced by new iron and brick work at an estimated cost of about S5,00o. Work will be started at once, and measurements for the same were made yesterday under the supervision of the contractors. Tucson Star
The border vidette., 1897-05-15

Brady & Levin's shipments from all points will reach 50,0O0 head, a fair percentage of which are from this point.
 It is eseimated thBt at the close of the season the shipments from this point alone will approximate 50,000 head.
 One trainload day of cattle are leaving Bowie station at present, and will continue to do so until the close of the season, about June 10th.
 The prices of cattle have been, for the three grades, SIP, s15 and SIT head, respectively.-Tucson Star.
 The Hellenbeck is the best hotel in Los Angeles at which to stop, and is headquarter for all Arizona people visiting the coast.
 The latest novelties in office sup plies at The Line City Store:
 Typewriter supplies at the Line City store.
 Subscriptions taken at the Line City store for the Globe Democrat, Los Herald and all other daily and weekly papers.
The border vidette., 1897-05-15
Torres and Prietas k. R.
 Time Table

Train leaves Torres at 9 n. m. re- cunning from La Colorado at l o'clock a. m. connG Gcting with Sonora railroad trains for Morales and Guaymas; lea yes Torres at ? o'clock D. m. after ar rival of Sonora trains; returning leaves La Colorado at 3:30 p. m. Special at tention paid to comfort and convenience of passengers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
A Convincing Testimonial.

and, in fact, some fields will be left I'M
touched. The local crop of potatoes will
not begin to supply the local demand, and
it will be necessary to import several car
loads before another season. The tobacco
crop this year is also a disappointment.
The growth is light, and in almost every
field large proportion of the plants have
turned yellow, which has led many grow
ers to begin harvesting this week before
the leaves assume a lighter shade. The
only apparent cause for the deficiency in
these crops is the excessive rains of the
summer season.
John II. Underwood and NJ. II. Pember
of this town were among the victims of the
onslaught of the brigade of pickpockets
who did such an extensive business at Bel
lows Falls and Chester last Friday. They
left Putney on the early train for Chester
to see President Mckinley and got off into
the crowd at Bellows Falls. Mr.. Under
wood had SS7 IN his pocket and Mr.. Penn
Der had about SIS, having cashed check
for $15 the night before. When they re-
turned to their seat in the train Mr.. Penn
Der discovered that his pocketbook was
| gone. He applied to Mr.. Underwood for
money to help him through, when Mr..
Underwood found to his establishment that
his own pocket had been ritled. Mr.. I'm
derwood recalls man who moved about
the train in suspicious manner and al
though he gave the circumstance no
thought at the time he is confident that
that was the person who separated him
| from his money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
HINSDALE, N. H,
The Founder of Hinsdale.

An Ancestor of Col. EbeneZer Hinsdale
Looking Up Early Records---what
Became of the Great silver TanIsardi
---COl. HInsdale's Grave.
Samuel b. Hinsdale of Woodbridge, N.
j., stenographer who does business in
New York, visited the town recently in
quest of information concerning his ances-
tor, Col. Ebenezer Hinsdale, the founder
of the town, writes the local correspondent
of the Springfield Republican. Mr.. Hins-
dale is well up in the genealogy of the
Hinsdale family, and has proofs that it
had its origin in France, not in England,
as was generally supposed, but entered
England later. He exhibited facsimile
of the Hinsdale coat-of-arms, which has
emblazoned upon it three ravens, and he
is in search of an old relic which ought to
be found in Hinsdale, with which to com
pare it.
1t appears that Mrs. Ebenezer Hinsdale,
who survived her husband, left by will her
great silver tankard with the Hinsdale
coat-of. arms engraved thereon to the First
Congregational church, the date of whose
organization is 1903. What became of this
tankard is a mystery. The church records
prior to 1921 are lost, and no one living
Gall Dt lOuuu WIN has ever ottu VI has dll1
knowledge of it, though there is a floating
tradition that great many years ago the
church being sorely in need of funds and
not realizing the future historic value of
this old relic, sold the tankard and it prob
ably went into the hands of the silver
smiths. In the same will there is mention
made of a silver cup bearing the cOat-of-
arms, bequeathed to some member of the
Hinsdale family, and even this cannot be
found. What Mr. Hinsdale greatly desires
is 10 compare his facsimile of the Hinsdale
coat of-arIns with the engravings upon the
tankard and the cup and see if they are
identical.
The burial place of Col. and Mrs. Hns-
dale and other "ru lie forefathers of the
hamlet" is uncared for and neglected.
The plot of ground where they lie is in a
secluded spot nearly mile from the village
and it is understood that the land belongs
to the town farm with right of way.
The present Mr.. Hinsdale would prefer
that the bones of his ancestors should rest
where they are if the defendants or the
town will bestow proper care upon the lot
and rescue it from oblivion, otherwise he
would offer no objections to their removal
to Pine Grove cemetery with the proyisC
that the ancient tombstones shall be SET
up precisely as before and the inscriptions
recut aud rendered legible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
NORTHFIELD. MASS.
The Historical Markers.

The stones marking historical spots are
completed and set. Three inscriptions are
on the stone in front of John Morgan's
and read "Here, inclosed by a stockade,
the first settlement in this town was made
in 1878" "Nine rods west fort was
built in 1885, rebuilt in 1922" "Eight
rods southeast stood Council Rock" The
boulder at the south end of Main street
reads, "Here, under large oak standing
until 1869, the first religious services were
held in 1878" The boulder near Henry
Webster's place reads, "On this lot fort
was built in 1856, rebuilt in 1922" A
granite shaft on Beers's plain reads, "On
this plain Capt. Richard Beers and his
men we're surprised by Indians Sept. 4,
1915" A granite slab in front of the Capt
Merriman place reads, "The grave of Capt
Richard Beers, killed near this spot by
Indians, Sept 4, 1915"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20

Mrs. n. P. Wood and two sons are
spending two weeks at Bearch Park, Clin-
ton, Conn.
Mrs. L. r. Smith and daughter Cath
crime are in Rutland, VT, for visit.
Revs. Morgan and McGregor are holding
two services daily in the Congregational
church and are drawing large attend
ance.
The auction of wood lots at the town
hall last Tuesday was not largely attended.
Thomas Quinlan bought four lots of 30,
0, A, and As acres. One lot of 16 acres
was bought by A. G. Moody, and one lot
of 80 acres was bought by John A. Fisher
Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, of London,
will give popular lecture in the Congre-
gational church, at 1880 o'clock, this,
Friday, evening, on "The Music of Life,
Harmony and Diseord." Everybody is in
vited. Mr.. Morgan will also preach, for
the last time this season, Sunday, Aug %,
at 10:45 A. NJ. and 1880 p. NJ, in the Con-
gregational church.
The program for field day, Sept. s, is
partially completed and will include an ad-
dress of welcome by Rev. G. l. Scofeld,
reply by Geo. Sheldon, president of the
Pocumtuck Valley Memorial association.
Rev. Geo. F. Piper will give an address on
the local history, Dr. N. P. Wood will give
history of the stones erected, and Judge
H. H. Wheeler of Brattleboro, and H. c..
Parsons of Greenfield will make brief ad-
dresses. MI. Mead, editor of the New
England Magazine, will gave an address.
Other speakers of note are expected. Re
duced rates on the various railroads and
special trains have been secured. These
field day meets are always lunch basket
picni IS, the people of the place furnishing
tea and coffee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
More Than 10 TO 1.

They still come our way. The Hindales
won another one-sided game last Saturday
afternoon on Riverside park, and this time
it was the Marlboro team which suffered
defeat. The game was without interest
from beginning to end, the home team
travelling around the bases at will, while
only once, and that in the first inning,
were the visitors able to reach the home
plate. Only four hits were made off Train,
and he did not have to exert himself at any
time. The visitors tried three pitchers,
and Donovan proved the most effective.
The score:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20

The first meeting of the creditors of the Keene
Furniture company was held Friday Theodore
A. Peart the sole partner in the company, was
adiudged insolvent. Sheriff W. S. futile was APP
pointed messenger, and the order was made that
the schedule be filed within IS days.
The payment of the first dividend to depositors
of the sullivan Savings Institution of Claremont
began Tuesday. The dividend Of - per cent
foots up, in round numbers, $4,000 which is
now being paid out at the bank. This is an aver
age of $50 to each depositor the majority, how;
ever, being less than this sum A large crowd
presented their books as soon as possible and the
officials were very busy. There is noticeable a
better feeling in Claremont in consequence If the
opening of the bank for dividend ryment.
At the annual meeting of the New England
Spritualist association at Lake Pleasant Monday
Abram H. Daley of Brooklyn, n. Y, was chosen
presidents II, A Buddington, Springfield; j. b.
Hatch, jr,, Boston; Mrs. A, S. Waterhouse, Som
erville vice presidents; Albert p. Blynn, Boston,
clerk; Fred Haslam, Brooklyn, treasurer Abram
H. Daley Brooklyn; DR.. E. A. Smith, Brandon,
VT; D, p. Barber, Nashua, N; H Mrs. E A.
Barnes Bottom; X. d Chllds, Marlboro; White
side Hill, Greenwich, n. Y ; j. B. Hatch; jr, Bos-
ton; Miss Malina E. Wescott, Marlboro, directors
The reports of the Sc rotary and treasurer SHOW
ed a very satisfactory condition OF the finances
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
Mrs. W. W. King is visiting a sister i
Brooklyn.

Mrs. W. W. King is visiting a sister in
Brooklyn.
Clarence D. Fay will enter Dartmouth
college this fall.
Cornelius Fitzgerald of Albion, N. Y,
is visiting his old home.
Mrs. F. II. Burnette of Brockton, Mass,
is visiting friends in town.
Miss Lucy Smith has been spending
few days with friends in Spofford.
Rev. H. L. Parker's wife and daughter
are spending few weeks in town.
Nat Butler of Cambridge, Mass, was
at G A. Robertson's over Sunday.
Miss Jennie Peterson of Brooklyn is
visiting her mother for few weeks.
Mrs. Martha Smith of Springfield is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. o. b. Tyler.
Geo. C. Howe has returned to his old
job driving the Brightwood mill team.
Howard Hall of Shelburne Falls, Mass,
was guest at NJ. S. Leach's over Sunday.
Louis Babbitt of Worcester, Mass,
called on old friends in town Saturday and
Sunday.
Arthur O'Malley of st. Johnsbury (Vt.)
visited B. F. Adams, Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Miss Lizzie Robertson and Miss Grace
Spencer are making a weeks visit in
Keene.
Miss Louisa Holton of New Haven is
makinga ten days visit with her uncle,
G. G. Holton.
C. T. Richards went to Hanover We'd
nesday, and will enter the Dartmouth
medical college.
Mrs. f. Thompson of Peterboro anC
Mrs. Weeks of Winchester visited at @. G
Holton's this week.
S. A. Langille, a member of the Spring
field Salvation army, is visiting his broth
er, G. H. II. Langille.
Harry F. Smith is working in machine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
EAST PUTNEY.

Charles Converse is building a large silo.
Miss Eva Larkin Of Chester is visiting friends
in town.
n. Cobb, jr,, is spending the week at Lake
Pleasant.
Mrs. Cummings Of Lee. y. H. has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Merrill Pierce
Frank and Harry Harris OF Bradford are
visiting their aunt, Mrs. Clark Pierce.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs F. n Pierce was
again saddened by the death of little son last
Sunday night. Its twin brother died about six
weeks ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
CI,Ims OF ss0 600 DIsaIIowed.

Burt Chellis, who was appointed commissioner
in the case of the Connecticut River National
bank and trust funds, the estate of the late
George Olcott, has rendered a decision in which
all claims are disaowed, except one for note
held by Herbert W. Bond, and one claim OF the
bank for $40. The claims disallowed amounted
to about 900 The decision will be submitted
at the term of the probate court at Newport
Aug. %, after which the bank will take an APP
peal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
cold DIscovered nj Winchester.

Perhaps there will be no Winchester craze like
the Klondike gold fever, but the precious yellow
metal has been discovered here all the same, says
the Winchester Star. Col. Gould noticed mark
ed similarity between the rocks and dirt along
Buffum brook, on the Lafayette Buffum place
and those about the old gold mine at Plymouth
WU A few days ago he washed out a pan OF
dirt at the brook and found a good yellow show
ing He gave the dirt to Martin A. Brown, who
is separating the gold from the sand.