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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
NEW ZEALAND % IS.
Remarkable Intelligence SacU'n by
the Animals.

Remarkable Intelligence SNS"9 ny
the Animals.
New Zealand is a country GA Gcl.cS
largely upon the labor of Coz, as OF
posed to the toll of men, say '.r View
York Mail and Express. A r.ar with
several dogs, trained one aid I'll 10 u
proper pitch, can cope with Tie dutles
Of large number of men wiiacr' dogs
in any work that is purely pastoral.
Last year sheep dogs were IN uEpor-
tant factorin the care of 10000 0&Gs Eccp,
which produced sO,0OO,00O pouLGs Of
wool. The dogs are almost as great a
sight us the sheep on the four annual
events of mastering, named respective
y shearing muster (November), stray
glers' muster february, weaving
muster (March) autumn muster (May).
The muster Of every sheep on the run
is imperative. and those are rare eXcep-
tons where less than four musters are
deemed sufficient. A muster is arranged
on recognized lines. AS nearly as pos
sible the men work in line, within sight
of each other. The top man drives the
sheep gradually down to the mar below
him, who passes them on till they reach
the man working the flats. There is no
precise rule, as each man can keep his
mob of sheep till the beat is mustered.
All this time the dogs have been work.
ing in every course on the beat, not en-
masse, but each in his own sphere, as the
shepherd commands. Should he have
half a dozen dogs they would comprise
two "heading" or "leading" dogs, two
"driving" or "huntaways" and two
"handy" dogs. The "handy" dog is
dog able to turn it's attention with
equal exactness to anything. There is
little erring; once his education is ac-
complished his owner can depend upon
him in any crisis. The dogs used in
this colony on sheep farms are selected
from Scots and German collies and the
Smithfeld sheep dog, and vary as much
in size and class as they do in price. A
dog fitted for the capabilities of small
farmcould be purchased for a sovereign,
while men who are in residence on back
country stations of 100000 acres re-
peatedly pay from e1O to SIS for their
fancy,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
BOWLING ON THE GREEN.
An Ancient British PnStime Which
Has Invaded America.


Some of the big athletic clubs whose
athletic committees are always on the
lookout for new games have recently
taken up "bowling on the green"
very ancient British pastime. In its
present form it halls from Canada,
where it has been played in a quiet
way for some time.
A set of balls for green bowling con-
sists of one round yellow ball called
the "jack" and eight bowls, which are
egg-shaped balls of lignum vitae, per-
haps six or eight inches long, with a
small plate of metal let in at one end
and larger one at the other, so that
the bowl can always be rolled in o
curve, which is in or out according to
the position of the hand and that of the
larger strip Of metal.
In the American game two or four
can bowl. One throws the jack away
on the turf and all bowl at it. When
ball lies in the way the bowler at
tempts the curve. The player whose
bowl is nearest the jack when all have
bowled wins one point, and it is then
his privilege to throw the jack as far
as he likes in any direction for new
bowl. In thisway the game can wander
over an entire golf course and furnish
lots of exercise. If four players are
in the game they can choose sides or
not, as they like.
The game is substantially like the
old English game of bowling, which was
declared unlawful under Henry VIII.
The law remained dead letter for
many years and was finally repealed SO
lately as 1s45. In the English game the
playing is restricted to a green about
60 feet square, so that the players wan
der back and forth, and skip or cap
| tain is named on each side.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
DROVE BROTHER TO SUICIDE.
Forced Either TO Marry nm IIciresS
or Take His own Life.


A unique case growing out of the
suicide of Capt. George Lowenthal has
Just terminated in the law courts at
Vienna. 1t appeared from the evidence
in the case that in 1895 Emil Lowen-
thai, brother of the captain, agreed
to furnish money to the latter, who was
a roue and gambler, on condition that
he either marry the daughter Of mil
lionaire or commit suicide after the ex-
piration of two years from the time of
entering upon the agreement.
Emil then heavily insured Georges
life in various companies and had in
serted in the policies clause declar-
ing that they would not be affected
after two years by the manner in which
the insured should meet his death.
George failed in his attempts to in
yeigle rich mans daughter to marry
him, and upon the expiration of the
two years he kept the other part of
his agreement and blew out his brains
with revolver.
Then Emil applied for the payment
of the policies on his brothers life, but
the companies had learned of the agree
ment he had made with George and re-
fused to pay their losses. Later they
caused his arrest on the charge of hav-
ing fraudulently secured the reversion
OF some of the policies.
The trial, which has just concluded,
resulted in, the conviction of the ac-
cused, and he was sentenced to two
years. imprisonment. 1t appears that
another brother and also sister had
speculated by means of insurance on
Georges suicide. Emil was often heard
to say that he knew that George could
not induce a wealthy girl to wed him;
that unless his brother shot himself he
would prove himself scoundrel.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
HOW A SPIDER DISAPPEARS.
They Trust Entirely to Strategy for
Their Protection.

They Trust Entirely to Strategy for
Their Protection.
On the borders of the Everglades
you often see large yellow spider,
says the Florida Citizen. lie swings
strong web from two plant twigs on
each side of a path of clear space OF
ground and waits for his prey. The web
is in the shape of q hammock and tapers
at each end to fine point, though quite
broad in the middle. The bright color
of the owner seems to mark him out for
destruction-he is clearly defined
against the white sand or dead leaves
and you wonder what he would do for
defense in case of attack. Approach
quietly and he watches you intently.
Now raise your hand suddenly and he
will disappear. While you are wonder
ing what became of him you see first a
blur where he had been, then several
spiders, then you catch sight again of
the yellow ball you noticed at first. Re-
peat the performance and the stage eff
feet is renewed. The disappearance is
absolute--there can be no doubt about
it, and the little magician trusts to it
entirely for his protection. How is it
done? AS soon as he is threatened he
starts the vibrations of his airy ham
mock; these become too rapid for the
eye to follow and he vanishes. As'these
become slower you see blur and then
several spiders as the eye catches him
at different points of his swing until he
finally rests before you.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
LONGEST DAY HE REMEMBERED.

Irlshmnn Thus Writes to His Nephew
When He Gave Up Drinking.
There was in those days a serious
hammered Irish member named Blake
(not to be COMPOUNDED with the eX-
premier of Canada, sitting member for
South Longford), who is remembered
fer q brief correspondence he read to
the delighted house. 1t was intro
duced into speech delivered in debate
on the Irish Sunday closing bill. Mr..
Blake had, he confidently informed the
house, an uncle who regularly took six
tumblers of whisky toddy daily. This
troubled him, says the North American
Review, and after much thought he
resolved 10 write and demonstrate with
his relative. The following was the
letter:
my Dear Uncle: write to say how
pleased 1 should be if you could see
your way to giving up your six glasses
of whisky day. am sure you would
find many advantages in doing so, the
greatest of which would be that, as
am persuaded, it would be the means Of
prolonging your days"
The uncle replied:
"NTy Dear Nephew: l am much
obliged to you for your dutiful letter
I was so much struck by what you
said, and in particular by your kind
wish to lengthen my days, that last Fri
day I gave up the whisky. believe
you are right, my boy, as to the days
being heightened, for, bedad! it was
the longest day ] ever remember"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
First Publication, Sept. % 1897, -5w)
Case No 3445.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Phillips County. 90
In the District Court OF PHILIPPE County.
Mapgus A. Peterson, Plaintiff
Va
Alexander p Petrie, Defendant.
IOUDLIC NOTICE is hereby given. that under,
and by virtue Of tte Judgment rendered In the
above entitled action. in aud by the above named
court and " an order of lle Issued on eaid judy.
ncnt to me dir, cted and delivered, will on
MONDAY, Oct 25, 1897
at the honr OF o'clock y. m OF said day. at the
cast door OF the court house, In phillipsburg, IN
the County of Phillips, State Oi Kansas, offer Mt
public sae und sell to the highest bidder for cash
In hand the following described real property,
namely he south half OF the northeast quarter,
east half Of the northwest quarter the southwest
quarter OF the northwest quarter northeast quarter
OF the routhwest quarter northwest quarter OF
the southeast larter OF section lwenty.slx I2D
township enc ~ south Of range nineteen (10) west
Of 9th y. m AVID southwest quarter OF the north.
west quarter OF section twenty FIVE (25J township
one ~ south OF range nineteen (l0l west 9th D. M.
All In the County OF Phillips, state OF Kaneas
Said property has been levied upon aud IL to be
sold as the property Of the above named defen.
dant.
Dated this Plat day OF Sept A y. 1857.
W n. tOWAN. 81 eTiit Of Phil Ups County. =
Il FRANK SllNS0N, Atty for Pm
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30

There are 100000 Jews in the world
to-day, OF whom one-hnlf are Russian.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
The Language of the future.

A writer in a leading magazine has
made the prophecy that in 300 years
from now the world will know only
three languOges--English, Russian and
Chinese. The English language will
be spoken all over North and South
America, in Australia, India, New Zea-
land and the islands of Australia and
the Pacific, The Russian tongue win
have conquered all Europe except
Great Britain, and all Asia except In
dia and China.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30

At watering place in the Pyrenees,
says French journal, theconyersation
at table turned upon wonderful echo
TO be heard some distance off on the
Franco-Spanish frontier. 1T is as
tonishing," said an inhabitant of
Garonne. "As soon as you have spoken
you hear distinctly the voice leap from
rock to rock, from precipice to preci-
pice, and as soon as it has passed the
frontier the echo assumes the Spanish
accent"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
women Honored I'm "a Univer"ity.


The doors Of Pennsylvania university
have only bsep open to women a snort
while, but at the last e4amP9iilnaottllo2ln TWO
Of the public school-teachers Of FRlt-
adelphia, already well known as sue
cessful teachers Of botany in the girls.
normal school, gained the hRnors OF
doctor Of philosophy, They are MIS-
Lucy Langdon Williams Wilson, now
the wife Of DR.. i. j. Wilson. also an
accomplished botanist, and Ailss al
elina Schively. When II is known that
these ladies have been regularly teach
Ing, and had only their evenings ana
Saturdays for pursuing their university
studies. their success seems the more
honorable.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
First Publication Sept. u, lS97-5w
Gaze No 9ii!.
SherifS Sale.

STATE OF KANSAS, co
Phillips County. tss
In the district court OF Phillips county.
A. Benne, plaintiff.
VS.
e. Fletcher, defendant,
DUBLLC NOTICE lie hereby given, that under,
aud by virtue OF the Judgment rendered, N
the abo @ entitled action, in and by the above
named court, and Of an order OF sale issued on
said Judgment to me directed and delivered,
will on
MONDAY, ocT. 25, 1897,
at the hour Of O'Clock ., IN, OF said day at the
east door of the court honse, in phillpsburg, in
the county OF Phillips, State of Kansas, otter at
public sae and cell to the highest bidder for cash
in band the following described real property,
namely Lot six 6) block seven ~ town Of Wood
ruh Phillips county, Kansas,
All in the County Of Philips, State of Kansas,
Said property has been levied upon and ia to
be cold us the property Of the above named de-
PENDANT.
Dated this 22nd day OF S 'pt. A d. 1897.
W. II. C0WAN, Sheriff Of Phillips county.
r. FRANK STlNSoN, Atty for Plf.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
Mnnnr Inreatinr in Ncbrnslsn.

The money being invested in Nebras-
ka to-day is estimated to be 200 per cent.
heavier than at any time in the states
history, =.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
nnAntn Crnn AM ireland,

The potato crop in County Limerick
and County Clare, Ireland, has been SO
severely attacked by the blight that
it will turn out an entire failure. Al
ready prices are three to four times
what they were year ago.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
TO ESTABLISH A MUSEUM.

President of Nicaragua ArrNngcs for
Permanent Exhibit at Manngun.
by decree transmitted to the state
department through United States Con-
sui O'Hara, at Graytown, the president
of Nicaragua has established a nation
al museum at Hanagua for the perma-
nent exhibition of the resources of the
country. The institution is under the
direction of DR.. David j. Guzman.
United States Consul Wiesike, at
NInnagua, has been earnestly at work
to secure from the Nicaraguan govern
ment liberal concession for the con-
struction of an interoceanic railway
in that country, which should place the
capital, MRnagua, in direct communi-
cation by rail with the Atlantic ports of
Dluehelds and Rama, and reduce from
fifteen to six days the time required for
communication with the United States.
He has addressed himself on this sub
iect to President ZeIaya and to Gen.
Espinoza, president of the country,
pointing out the many advantages to ac-
crue to Nicaragua and the United States
by the construction of this railway. He
did not ask the concession for himself
or his friends, but asked only that it be
bestowed upon United States citizens.
The correspondence on the subject,
which has reached the state depart
ment, shows that both President Zelaya
and Gen. Espinoza gave the project u
hearty Endorsement, and Mr.. Wiesike
has consequently secured a promise
from Don Santiago Lejez, the represent
tative in congress Of the Atlantic coast
district, that he will introduce a bill
based upon the consul's idea.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
ComUO.itIon of Klondike Cocktail.

The KloRdike cocktail has made it's
appearance. 70 be In Keeping with the
winter climate which is about to start
in, while we are still broiling in this
region IT Is q pretty hot affair, fitter
for the gold fields than this temperate
zone of ours. This is the way the in=
ventor Of the Klopdike cocktail, who re-
fuses to give his name from fear OF
lynchipg. makes the connections A tea.
spoonful OF Kirsh, teaspoonful OF
peach brandy, teaspoonful of Curn-
Goa, a pinch of red pepper, pinch OF
sugar, drop of oil of peppermint, lot
Of shaved ice. Garnish with an orange
peel and serge in regular cocktail
glass. A baked oyster pefore prd after
makes it taste better.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
Sugar Beet Against Sugar Cane.


It is announced that a stock company
with capital of $500, 900 is beginning
sugar beet culture in northern Ohio.
The regions in which this succulent root
has been heretofore grown in the Union
are central Nebraska, southern Utah
and lower California Undoubtedly,
however, the beet would thrive in many
other parts of the country. Here is az
excellent industry to go along with
stock raising. as the pumice of the beet
is fattening and palatable food for
beeves and swine.
Already we produce 40. 900 tons Of
sugar beets a year. This year there
will be more. Cuba, previous TO the rev.
olution in that island, sent us 200. 600
tons of cane sugar annually. Last year
we received from her only one-tenth of
that amount. but the beet sugar, much o
it produced here at home. was able to
make up the quantity lacking so that
we scarcely missed the Cuban article.
1t will be unfortunate for that fair is
land if on emerging from the revolution
she finds her sugar trade has slipped
from her permanently, and that the
United States is producing within it
own borders enough sweets TO supply al
the demand. even for our extravagan
consumption. Every inhabitant of thi
land consumes ON the average 90. z;
pounds of sugar a year.
The American Sugar Refining com
pany has made a remarkable move re
Gently. 1t is quietly buying up immens
tracts Of land in suitable localities, ant
ON this land Will attempt to raise suga
beets enough to supply material for it
| rehneries. There are at present onl
: seven beet sugar factories in the coun
try, but the trust will add more as the
are wanted 1t is the day of giganti
| operations in every branch of industry
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
Harvard Rowboat.

The eight cared racing shell in which
the Harvard rowing champions expect
to pull themselves to victory this sum-
mer is of English make. 1t was con-
structed on the Thames river and ship
ped by steamer to Boston.
The man who constructed the shell IL
an English boatbuilder who for many
years has fashioned the craft used in
their rowing contests by Oxford and
Cambridge oarsmen. The Harvard boat
has seats In the middle, instead of at
the side like, the English boats. Tho
seat In the middle is the one preferred
by American crews. Except for this diff
ference, the she'll is the same as thai
used by the British university crews
The Harvard boat Is GO feet long and
2S inches wide at the center. 1t Is q!
long and slim proportionally as the In
sect called the DEVILS darning needle
The % inch width is the greatest. how
ever, it must be remembered. The thing
tapers each way fore and aft from TIT
nasaals s:!l at the long, knifelike ends
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
Civilized Dress.

That lively Frenchman Jules Le-
maitre has lately published a sweeping
screed against the dress Of civilized peo-
pie. and especially of civilized women.
What is the object Of dress7 1t is, says
Lemaitre. primarily to protect the body
against cold and after that to ornament
it. II is to be presumed. therefore. that
M. Lemaitre would have little clothing
ON the body in hot weather, almost none
at all in extremely hot. The idea is ter
rible. What would tailors, dressmakers
and dry goods men do? Was not the hu-
man body created primarily that 1t
might show Off the new fashions? What
rank heresy Is this Lemaitre doctrine?
It is true that men and women would
be much healthier and happier If they
only wore upon the body sufficient cloth
ing to protect them from weather and
climate, but who cares for health in
such a cause as this? Down with Lee
maitre and his unholy crusade against
the cornerstone of our modern civiliza-
ton, clothesl
The French iconoclast points to the
costume of the beautiful Greeks in the
classic age. Then no attempt was made
to accentuate sex In the dress of meI
and women. Sex was not ignored IL
dress, but it was a mere aside. The garl
OF men and women was the same, ex
Dept that of the men was shorter in thu
skirt Men ornamented their costume
as much as women did, and the gar
ments of both were draped and flowing
But nowP In scorn NJ Lemaitr
points to the raiment of the modern
woman. It has been fashioned so as t
become solely expressive Of sex Ever.
artiflce is resorted to to make woma
look large above and below the wal:
and cut her In two In the middle. Bah
Disgustingi exclaims Lemaitre.
, The skirts spread out over artificia
( and proportionless contours; the waii
Is inclosed In q rigid, unnatural frame
work. The waist of woman is no longt
large and supple, as In the classic mode
r but is a mere reformation inclosed in
= disarranged thoracic cage
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
A TLANTCoAsT LINE.
SCHEDULE EFFECTTvR SUNDAY,

SCHEDULE EFFECTIvK SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY Z, 1897
TRAINS LEAVE RICHAoND-UNION DEPOT
300 A. M. Arrives Pc ersburg, . 81 A. NJ, Nor
ersburg. wAverly and sunolk, Va.
~ - - DON lac An, faystt1ilis'' Ans
p. NJ, Charleston 10 30 Savannah
Ii:be A. M, Jacksonviils 90 a. N.
Port Tampa e:1oP p N. Connects
At Wilson with No. AZ, Arriving at
Goldsbore % p. M, Wflmington
6:lb p. n. Pullman SleePor New
York to Jacksonville.
1855 P. M, Local, Arrives Petersburg IA p n
Makes all stops.
$50 P. NJ, Arrives, Petersburg eIs P. NJ,
1850 P. NJ. Arrives PeteIsbsrg :oz P. n. con-
meets with N. and W. for Norfolk
and immediate points. Emporta
o:lo (connects with A and b. for
stations between EHporta and
Lawreneeyille), Weldon S:49 D m
ton sea a. M, savannah s is a. m,
Jacksonville 60 p, m, Port Tampa
$50 m
NEW LINE TO MIDDLE GEORGIA POINTS.
"A A. NJ, Arriving at Aiken, IA A. M Au-
lanta Ia:l6 Pm. Pullman Slespers
New York to Wilmington, Cha1es-
ton. Thomasvine, Jacksonville
Polt Tampa, Aiken, Augasta and
SIS M. Daily, arrives Petersburg s:si P,
NJ, Weldon IL 30 p. M, Makes To-
cal stops between Petersburg and
1880 P. M, Arrives Petersburg Il :s6 A. M.
LynohburK 80 A M, Roanoke 81
Bristol IL rs A. M. Pullman SJeer
| sr Richmond to Lynehbu
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND:
| 30 A. NJ, Daily from Jacksonville, savannah
| Charleston, Atlanta, Macon, Angus
| "a, and all points south
- A. NJ, Daily except Monday. Flor1dG
| special freA 81. Augustine, Jack
| sonvillend Charleston
| Sis A. NJ, Daily except Sunday Atlanta
Athens, and Raleigh. Henderson
1 I.Un 70
| 8 :4s A. M, Petersburg Losal
| 100 A. M, Sunday oEly. From Atlanta A tn
ems, and Raleigh, ane Henderson
| Lynchbufg, and the West
| II :o5 A. NJ, Daily. NorAolk, Suffolk and Pc
tersburg.
| $50 P. NJ, Daily. Jacksonville, Savannah
| Charleston Wilmington, G oldsbero
and points South.
20 P. NJ, Daily. Norfolk, Suffolk Waverl,
and Petersburg, and Lynehburl
and the West.
5s P. M. Daily. Petersburg, Lynchb1rg anS
and West.
TN. EMERSON,
J. r. KEELEI, TrHfhe Manager
s. c. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agen
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP co.
DAILY LINE FOR NEW YORK

DAILY LINE FOR NEW YORK
Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY via
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, At s so A. NJ, or
Richmond and Petersburg railroad, Norfolk
Norfolk with Old Dominion Line steamer sail
ing same evening for New York
ALL wATER ROUTE.
Steamship Old Dominion leaves Richmond
every Monday at s 90 p. NJ, for New York via
James River.
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer Com
panys, SOS east Main Street; Chesapeake and
Ohio railway and Richmond and Petersburg
railroad depots, and at company's ONCE, 1912
east Main Street. Richmond Baggage checked
through.
FREIGHT.
Tor New York and all points beyond can be
shipped by direct steamers, sailing from Rich
Also by steamer leaving Richmond WEDNES-
DAYS SIP. NJ. for Norfolk connecting with steam
er for New York
Manifest closed one hour before sailing time.
Freight received and forwarded and through
bills OF lading issued for all northern, eastern
and foreign points.
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave daily except Sunday
to Norfolk or Old Point Comfort. connecting
with Norfolk and Western railroad or CheSa-
peake and Ohio railway.
Direct steamers (via Jsmes-Rfver route)
leave every SATURDAY Passenger and freight
and MONDAY, freight only.
River foot OF Beach Street, at 500 p. NJ; Sat
urday 4:s9 y. NJ.
For further information apply to
JOHNF f. MAYER. & co. Agents.
| 1919 east Main street,
Richmond, Va
w. L. GuillRudeu, vice-Presjdent and Trsfds
| Manager. New York