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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
Dogs for Soldiers.

In Germany dogs are being educated
for solders-and brave ones they make,
too. After a battle is over and the
wounded and dying lie thick on the
field, the dog soldier is given the COM
mand to Seek" Instantly he dashes
away through the smoke and searches
for the wounded men. When he finds
one he seizes his helmet or his cap or
a bit Of clothing and darts swiftly back
with 1t, Then he leads the ambulance
men to the spot where the wounded
man, lies and he is properly cared for.
These dogs will wear collars bearing
the mark Of the ambulance department,
and the sight Of them to many a suf-
fering soldier will mean new hope and
help.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

If metal teapots are not used for
some time they acquire peculiar, un-
pleasant odor, frequently giving dis
agreeable taste to the tea made in
them. 1t is said that this may be OBJ
waited by dropping a lump of sugar
into the pot when it is put away.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
Remarkable Confidence,

She: 1T is remarkable what conf
dence that Mrs. Storms has in her hus-
band! Believes everything he says
He: well, why shouldn't she?"
why, man! he's clerk in the weather
bureau. "-Yonkers Statesman
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
Doubtful Even There.

"You don't seem to take what Il say
seriously, " said young Mr.. Spatts to
Miss KitJish.
81 DON'T" replied the maiden candid
ly. 81 have my misgivings about a
young man so addicted to the free and
unlimited coinage of compliments. I"
Judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

valve is provided, so that the bag can
not burst. The warmth given by thfs
sole never Rises above 70 degrees Pah-
renhelt, and will last about eight hours.
The sole is slightly thicker than that
of wet-weather boot.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

HE astrologer is
receiving many re-
quests for free
readings through
these col u m n s .
Each request II
numbered when RS.
celved and every
Ione will be an
swered In its turn.
The astrologer
again calls atten-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
Aunt .Rnchnol,a nIttors.

The undeniable fact that these Bltters are com.
posed In the main OF speer's Wine. with Peruvian
Bark snake Root etonanalyged and recommended
70 lnyalids and the Medical Profession by the beat
spring confidence In the use OF these Malaria
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

We have boiled the hydrant water
We have sterllized the milk,
We have strained the proving mlcrobs
Through the finest kind OF silk,
We have bought and we have borrowed
Every patent health device,
And at last the doctor tells us
That we've got to bou the ice,
Buifi2lo Medical Journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
Qualified.

"This book of de Smyth's is great.
He seems to know more about women
than any one ever read"
Well, he ought to; he's an ex-big@
mist" Judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
IN THE ODD CORNER.
SOME STRANGE, QUEER AND
CURIOUS PHASES OF LIFE.
Tho Burial OF Moses Asleep for Thir-
teen Years - Shoes with stoves In
Them Dogs Act rs soldlers-The
lockwood Tree.
Y NEBo's LONE.

Y NEBo'S LONE
ly mountain
On this side Of Jor-
dams wave,
In a vale in the
land of Moab
There lies a lonely
grave;
And no man knows
that sepulchre,
And no man saw 1t
e'er,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

No cough so bad that DR.. Kay's Lung Balm
will not cure it. See ad.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

1t does a woman an immense amount
of good to see another, whom she dis
likes, obliged to stand up in street
car,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

1t is claimed by DR.. Loew that sim
gle microbe can become the parent OF
one trillion offspring in twenty-four
hours.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

ton to the fact that each request must
state the date, place and hour of birth
also sex and color, with full name and
address Of sender The initials only
and place Of residence will be used In
the reading.
Be exact about the hour OF
birth. II applicants do not know the
date or hour they should send two
two-cent stamps for special instruc-
tions. Persons wishing their horo-
scopes made Immediately and forward
ed by mail must send twelve two-cent
stamp to cover expenses. Name and
address must be plainly written. Ad-
dress all communications to Prof. G..
W. Cunningham, Dept. 4, 1874, So. Gin
ton street, Chicago.
This weeks readings are as follows:
Betsey; Monroe, Mich.
According to data, you are mixture
OF the signs Of Taurus and Geminl, and
therefore Venus and Mercury are your
ruling planets or signifcators. You are
medium height or above, and medium
20 dark hair, complexion and eyes; the
eyes have peculiar sparkle and
sharp light; you are energetic and am
bilious and will make a great effort
to rise In the world, yet you will find
many obstacles to overcome and will
not be appreciated or paid in accord
ance with what your ability should
command, yet you will succeed far
better than the average of people. You
are natural born orator and II you
take ordinary care of the money you
get into your possession you win be-
come wealthy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
SIGNS OF THE PLANETS
INDICATIONS THAT AFFECT
EVERY HUMAN LIFE.

Prof' Cunningham's Free Readings for
Our Renders Have Becomo Very
PopulHr-somo Instructions for tho
Guidance of Applicants for Horoscopes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure, $50
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14

Dr. Kay's Lung Balm is the safest, surest
and pleasantest cure for all coughs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
Clothes MaI.e tho mann.

Robbie-say, mamma, you know
that little girl at lives down the
street? Well, her mother has put
trousers on him!-Truth
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-01-14
THEJUMPING BICYCLE

70 was a genius
at any rate, he
himself often said
so, with consider
able fervor.
One evening he
came in tired and
hot and very grlmy
but fairly brim-
ming over with Joy.
''Hullo, JIM" he
cried. TITS all
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
How She Got the lob.

she was as beautiful as dream and
as fresh as the dawn.
But Horauo Eyeringham was not in
a genial mood. He had a headache,
and everything had seemed to go
wrong at the store that morning. Only
five minutes before the sweet young
woman entered one of the firms oldest
customers had left in anger, and de-
c,arcd that he would in future buy all
his goods from a rival house.
Well" said the old gentleman, as
she stood with downcast eyes before
him. Il suppose you've called in ans
wer 10 my advertisement for q type
writer. have you"
Yes, cir" she demurely replied.
1--WE already engaged one he went
on. Sorry you didn't get here little
earlier. The fact is, l hired the first
applicant that came. for l concluded
that person who would not get here
early enough to beat the others who
might want the place wouldn't be like.
ly to be very prompt in getting around
II / We're to employ her"
Il should have been here earlier" she
said. IL had not first gone TO see
Mr. Bullion, the banker. He. also, ad.
vertised for a typewriter. ! am sorry
now that didn't come here first. Then
l should probably have beaten all the
others"
While she had talked Horat1o Ever.
ingham had taken his first good look
at her. and he, too, was sorry that che
had gone to see Bullion first. But
here was no use regretting what had
been done. He didn't need her now
so there was nothing to do but let her
60. He arose to show her out of the
private office, but she hesitated.
You don't think you'd need two
typewriters, do you!" she SAID, at last.
NO" the merchant prince replied
rather impariently. "One can do the
work very easily. Good morning
We'll. then" she murmured, half tc
herself. II suppose l shall have to ac
cept Mr.. Bulhon's offer. I'm sorry, fol
Ill rather work here"
What" exclaimed Mr.. Everingham
you're going to work for BulAon;"
Yes. l told ham I'd come back n
You didn't want me-
the old gentleman, while beads Of colt
sweat stood out upon his brow. "Il
make room for You some way. Grea,
Caesar, what q narrow escape! Why
all my money is In Bullion's bank"-
Stay here, my girl, stay here" sait
Cleveland Leader.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
Live Mouse In a Game Cocks Craw.


Il always knew that game roosters
were thoroughly up to date in every
thing. and always ready to fight any
thing. whether 1t be circular saw or
n bald-headed eagle" said Chief Clerk
RoOme OF Assistant Manager Fay's Of
flee In the Southern Pacific building
yesterday, but It was q revelation to
me 70 see a gamecock act the part of a
rat terrier. l saw a black breasted
red day or two since wade into a
covey Of mice that DIR. Mercier had
corralled for the birds amusement, and
inside of six minutes the rooster had
killed sixteen of the rodents and had
eaten eight Of the covey. The doctor
says that bird has particular fond
ness for mice, and never seems to get
enough.
''Some time ago. after diet OF the
mice. the rooster grew sick. He lost
his appetite and seemed about to give
up the ghost. and the doctor was
greatly worried because of this fact.
After treating the fowl for n couple Of
days he chloroformed him and dissect-
ed his craw. To his astonishment he
found three mice In this portion of the
birds anatomy. one Of them still alive.
The mouse had gotten its tail into the
small entrail leading to the birds glz-
zard, and consequently had put stop
to the digestion Of the rooster. The
mouse must have realized this, and
that 1t was his sole chance Of life. for
when the doctor attempted to withdra w
the tail the mouse set up an awful
sQueak king and feebly objected To the
process. To make the matter more IN
teresting. the gizzard had gripped the
end of the mouse's tail, and would not
let 90.
Between the two, the rooster came
very near dying, but upon the mouse
and tail being removed and the craw
sewed up again, the bird speedily re-
covered, but now II runs from a mouse
as If II We're a bull terrier."-New Or.
leans Times-Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
ORIGIN OF THE DOG STAR.
Curious Computations Made by n Rever-
end Astronomer i'm Nebraska.


end Astronomer I'm Nebraska.
From Rev. Newton NJ. Mann of
Omaha, We have received a pamphlet
containing an article by him, reprint
ed from Popular Astronomy, on the
orbit of Sirius. The article gives the
results of Mr.. Mann's latest calcula-
tons and conclusions concerning the
path of the great companion of Sirius
discovered by Alvan Clark in 1852.
Observations of angle and distance
from 1892 to October. 1896. inclusive,
are employed In the calculations. From
1890 10 1896 there were no observations
as the companion was apparently so
near its principal as to be lost In the
intense light. That Is. the orbit Is so
inclined that the companion In Its
Journey came nearly In line with the
planet and observers on the earth and
was therefore invisible. Six years
were required for passage over an an
gular distance sufficient to get clear Of
the blaze Of Sirius and become visible
to observers.
1t is apparent from the delneation
by Mr.. Mann of an approximate orbit
with the positions OF the companion at
the date of each observation, and from
the text that the work OF caluculation
was difficult. For no orbit could be
constructed that would touch the CON-
panlon except on eleven dates out OF
forty-one. The angles and distances
given on the other dates of observation
placed the companion outside or inside
the del!neated orbit. 1t must be under
stood that this orbit. an ellipse, was
drawn after numerous trials to touch
the companion at the greatest possible
number OF times. The work was done
on a scale which would render the
thickness OF q line of great account.
Furthermore. IL was the purpose TO
draw the orbit so as to bring the COM
panion as near as possible to the out
side OF the line at every observation.
After many trials Mr.. Mann was
forced to conclude that the wide diver
Cence often noted could not be explain
ed by errors Of observation, and that
the companion suffered perturbation
from the pull OF second body revol-
wing about Sirius and a giant satellite
yet unseen. He concludes that the
| companion has period OF 50.125 years
| and that II passed its principal or Sirius
| in lS9i-95. and that the distance or the
! star from the center Is 4 seconds and
I 30 hundredths.
| OF q disturbing body or satellite Mr..
| Mann writes: "A third member OF the
/ system seems to lie Indicated, having
| a period of some twenty years. motion
/ retrograde, the plaae OF whose orbit
/ cuts that Of the one We are considering
al about 80 degrees. where the G.stur-
| ber appears TO have passed in 1856. at
, distance froI Sirius of four or five
seconds. The disturbances noted may
also be complicated by massive satel-
/ lite OF the companion moving in an
( orbit commensurate with this gran
( diose system" The evidence of pertur-
! bation is sufficient 10 warrant these
/ conclusions. Ii Is possible that the
third member OF the system may yet
| he sighted or so carefully traced by
the Inathematicians as TO De precisely
located. Mr.. Mann's work Is OF great
Observation-Disclosures Democrat and
Chronicle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
THIRST FOR GOLD.
MAD RUSH FOR THE klONOlkE
GOLD FIELDS BY THOUSANDS.

Hpp<,reds viii Not Get Through this
Year Terrors of the Chiikoot Pass
Brave Women Now on the Trail-somo
Disgusted-Joaquin Miller In the Pass
or the many thousands of gold hun
tezs that have fiocked to Dyea and
SkAgnay very few will succeed in
crossing the Chilkoot and White passes
before the snow flies, and IL will be six
months before the majority OF these
men will be able to resume their on
ward march. Two small cities of tents
have sprung up at the entrances to
the two passes. At Dyea from seven
hundred to one thousand people are
living in tents. and great piles OF pro-
visions and materials which the gold
hunter brought with them are stocked
70 everywhere. At Skagnay, which is
si1 miles down the river on the south
eYn slope Of the peninsula that divides
Dyea inlet and Skagnay Bay, about l.
500 people have pitched their tents. At
10Th Of these places the majority of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
Beecher's First Church.

1t has been determined that the
church in which Henry Ward Beechef
began his ministry shall be torn down
to make room for buildings OF up-to-
date design. When Mr.. Beecher be-
came the pastor the church was the
finest in Indiana. His salary was
$500, but at the same time the gov
ernor received only $1,000, which IN
cluded pay for his private secretary
Beecher is remembered by membeS
of his first congregation for his Wit
popularity and socialbility, and asa
lecturer to young men.
"Some persons were inclined 70
believe that Mr.. Beecher was a little
too exuberant and fond of fun, SAID
a member of the church. 81 remenl-
Der that it was said at lawn party nc
took off his coat and rolled down hill
Once, in coming from Terre Haute IN
a stage at night, he found an elder 0,
his church In the stage. He disguised
his voice and inquired what reope,
thought of Beecher's church ana
about Beecher. All this was done IN
pure fun"
Mr.. Bsecher was twenty-slx yeaN
old when he came here, and ne le-
mained for eight years. In IS47 nc
left to go to Brooklyn CHif'%
Chronicle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02


appalling while packing over the Chill
koot Pass few obstacles are met. He
returned, not because he could not get
through. but because he had business
affairs to colse up and preferred to
take his chances in the spring. He
bought one $50 outfit for $50 cash. The
seller having decided to go TO Juneau
Tor the winter, and has It stored away
Tor his own use on his return to the
north.
a Klondike letter from Mrs. John
Horne says: I'VE are doing well,
owning one-half interest in No. l3 and
all Of No. 81 on Bonanza Creek. and a
three-quarter interest in No. "a on
Hunter Creek. We are living on No. l3
and can go ten yards from the house
and pan out 500 at any time, while
Jack. my husband, and his partner are
saving lumber. The price of claims is
away up in the thousands. II we sell
we may come out this fall; otherwise
We Will winter here. Among others
who have made fortunes is Dick Low,
who is worth half 4 million. He took
out $500 in two pans OF dirt. Life in
he Yukon is not so bad after all. Five
hundred and forty-four persons have
left Seattle for Alaska and the Klon-
/ dlke--222 on the Humboldt, 145 on the
| Alki, 30 on the Farallon and 81 on the
/ CITY OF Kingston. Tickets are being
/ sold rapidly for the Queen, and it is
! presumed that she will carry a heavy
/ .oal OF freight and passengers when
| Ae sails.
X. C. CHARLES,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
Mr.. Labouchere on Motor Wagons.

have no special feeling of like or
dislike towards a horse-my sentiments
towards HIM are those | entertain to-
wards a pig or donkey. or any other
useful animal; nor have ! ever under
stood why any one should be deemed
the better man because his affections
are centered upon horse. The object
of a carriage is to convey people and
goods. The carriage Is 10 my mind the
best that, at least cost, adequately full
fills this object. II motors. by all
means let us have motors. Last Satur-
day | betook myself TO Westminster
Bridge 10 see the procession of these
vehicles on the way 10 Brighton.
was disappointed. No one yet seems
to have grasped the fact that there
must be a new departure in their FORM
Judging from those in the procession,
their makers have simply sought TO
make them as like carriages drawn by
horses as possible. Apart from form,
the lighter ones seemed 10 vibrate
greatly. BY my side stood a laxative
lady whose acquaintance | had not
previously enjoyed. "lf the people in
side OF them were cream" she said,
they would be butter before they got
half way TO Brighton" | suggested to
her that the petroleum cars smell un'
pleasantly. stink" she said, 'ls the
word for .them," AID il certainly was.
-London'Tru,h.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
THE BEST POLICY.
A Pittsburg Magistrates Treatment OF
Truthful Prisoner.


souad of five discouragedlookin
loafers were marched out before one
of the city police magistrates the 9th.
or day with the grave charge OF
drunkenness confronting them. the
Magistrate looked serious. and the
hearts of each of the offenders slipped
down q notch or two as they thought
of the penalty to be paid. Each grog-
ry-looking countenance presented
picture OF despair. The first man In
the row Of five was questioned;
"Do you drink?" asked the Magis'
trate.
mo, sir" was the reply the man
gave in trembling voice.
what a liar." thought the Magis-
tra,e. and. looking at the next man,
he inquired:
and you, sir; are you drinking
MANI"
mo, sir; this was my first offense,
never was drunk before"
NO. 3. there" again spoke the OFF,
cial presiding over the court. What
are your habits?'
II Just took some whisky for medi-
cinal purposes. yer honor, and | guess
l had drop too much. | never drink,
sir: that is. as a usual thing
But his honor would hear no more.
The fourth culprit was put through
the ordeal.
what have you go to say !or your
self" asked the Magistrate, with the
emphasis on the you"
Not guilty. yeronor."
Hem" said the Magistrate, adjust
ing his glasses and looking severely at
| the arresting officer. Its shame 10
arrest such innocent. intelligent-look'
| ing gentlemen as these. | AIN sur
pr.scd Mt YOU" Then. turning to the
fifth man in the row. he said:
Well my friend, would you take q
| drink II you were offered onet'
| IL never refuse. sir" replied the fifth,
| with a military salute.
This SO startled the audience and SO
| gratitied the truth-lOving magistrate
| that he ordered his clerk to go out and
bring the prisoner a drink of whisky
| The latter drank 1t with a relish. while
| his four neighbors looked on with wa
terry eyes. The man was then dis
| charged. after receiving the compli
ments of the court. The other -four
were sentenced to prison for thirty
days each, as a gentle reminder thai
truth Is stranger than tiction.-Pitts
burg Chronicle-Despatch.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
POPULAR SCIENCE.

Charles H. Lamson, at Rigby Park,
near Portland, Md, made successful
ascension with kite to the height OF
100 feet.
The Gathman system of firing high
explosives has been found Impractical,
as no result can be gained from the
discharge Of an explosive just outside
of ship.
The Carlsberg fund for scientific
purposes has offered about $40, 900
OF the Danish scientific expedition to
the east coast OF Greenland, for the
purpose of making a chart OF the
coast northward to Angmagsalik.
Cheap electrical power is distribut-
ed to private houses distance OF
thirty miles from the central station
at St. Etienne, near Lyons, France.
Two dollars month is the charge for
sufficient power to drive a loom.
One per cent. Of alcohol in water
will kill gold fish In one hour and
thirty minutes twenty per cent. will
kill him instantly. The experiment
may lead to the use of chemicals in
the commercial pursuit Of the larger
fishes.
A German statistician has calculat
ed that of every 1000 persons 100
reach the age of IS, So the age of IS,
and only reach 95. In the seven
teenth century the average duration
of life was only IS years ; IN the
eighteenth 20 in this century it is SO.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
Improved Ventilation.

Among recent methods OF supplying
pr ani heat 10 buildiISs there is one
lcTIiviHs the use Of fans, which draw
~. al through closely woven silk
at-ceas or bashs that wash and render
Z nae from all impurities. The shafts
.l-i9 h.ch the atmosphere is drawn ex-
70 a considerable height above the
r.UiinS % avoid dust and eontamina-
uo0' ard the air, after being brought
10 he night temperature and the proper
uosrte OF moisture. is distributed from
he basement through che building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
Her Present Plan.

She was extremely bitter IN her criti-
cism OF the decadence OF the drama,
but she did not despair.
There Is no longer any chance for
us living pictures ON the stage" she
said.
1T seems not" he admitted.
81 find she continued, that l must
either give up the business or buy a
bicycle and go to the seashore."-
Chicago Post.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02

COULDN'T ESTIMATE ITS VALUE
DIR. Agnew's Cure for the Heart
never fails. 1t relieves in so minutes,
it cures. 1t is beacon light to lead
you back to health. w. II. Mussel-
man, OF G. A. R, Weissport, Pa,
says 8 Two bottles OF DR.. Agnew's
Cure for the Heart entirely cured me
of palpitation and smothering spells
Its value cannot be estimated.
feel like a new man.
Sold by {. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02

DEAFNESS OF IL YEARS STANDING
-Protracted Catarrh produces dear
ness in many cases. Capt. ben
Connor of Toronto, Canada, was
deaf for Ia years from Catarrh' az
treatments failed to relieve. Dr. As'
news Catarrhal Powder gave lll'
relief in one day, and in a very snol'
while the deafness left him entirely
1t will do as much for you.
Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-09-02
The Cheerful Idiot.

What do you think of having TO pay
SIS a pound for steak. as those fellows
did in Alaskan asked the shoe clerk
boarder.
They must have found It pretty
tough" said the Cheerful Idiot-In.
dlanapolis Journal.