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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
THE GOSPEL. TUNES.

l.
We've all been up TO church to-day and
used the same old pew,
We've set together once agin, lest as wa
used to do
Afore the girls was married Off and when
the boys was here,
Afore they went away to mako their livin'
fur an near
We've heard the same old parson preach.
he's pretty prosy now
we've had a mighty happy time, we old
folks, anyhow.
We're settln' here Jest as we used on Sun
day afternoons;
Como, start the old melodeon up, we'll
sing the Gospel tunes.
You can't begin to know our Joy to see
each loving face,
To have you children home agin around
tho dear old place,
some brlngln' children Of your own--why
goodness, gracious me!
When think that's our Mary's child.
seems IL It couldn't be,
And yet orter realize our journeys near
ly done,
For mothers almost slxty-nlne and I'm
nigh seventy-one.
But I guess lovin' hearts'll change De-
cembers into Junes,
So let's do as we used to do, and sing tho
Gospel tunes.
There, mother, don't that put you back one
solid thirty year2
Jest hear them voices lifted up in music
high and clear;
The old melodeons kinder cracked ana
squeaky In tho throat,
She feels her age like us, / guess, a-trying
for a note.
There, that's the song that Eben loved.
Remember how he sang
That Sunday fore his vessel sailed, until
the parlor rang2
Poor boyl they think his ship was lost In
one Of them typhoons.
I'm sure his sperrit's with us, though, TO
hear the Gospel tunes
All me, how many times I've heard that SOL
emn, sacred air;
I've heerd It when the sky was black and
earth was Jest despair.
I've heerd II sung by childish lips, 80 ten
der, soft and sweet,
And knelt and prayed to God for strength '
to work that they might eat,
Through sun and cloud through rain ana |
shine, He's fetched me on my way
And now His kindness let's me live to see |
this happy day.
l Thank Thee, Lord, who grantest me this
best Of all Thy boons,
To hear their precious voices sing once
more the Gospel tunes
Joe Lincoln, In L. A. w. Bulletin.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
MERCHANT MARINE STATISTICS.
For the Last Time in Our History Snil-
ing Vessels Excecd Staomars

For the Last Time in Our History Snil-
ing Vessels Exceed Steamers.
The documented merchant marine of
the United States on June 30 last num-
bered 1858 vessels of 4,760,02 gross
tons, an increase of G5,400 tons over
June 30, 1896, and decrease of 275 YES
sells. The tonnage of the Atlantic and
gulf coasts is 2,647,7OG, decrease OF
10000 tons. The tonnage of the great
lakes is 1,410,103 tons, an increase of
$4,000 tons. Pacific coast tonnage was
virtually stationary. American sailing
tonnage has exceeded steam tonnage
for the last time in our history, the
steam tonnage on June 30 amounting
to $500 vessels of 2,358,55S gross tons,
an increase of $1,000 tons over the pre-
vious year. Nearly all of this increase
is on the great lakes, where steam YES
sells number 1.775, of 977,235 tons.
New York state has the largest mer-
chant marine, 4,857 vessels of 1881, 743
gross tons, an increase of $4,000 tons.
The state exempts from taxation its
tonnage in foreign trade. Michigan
ranks second, with !, 132 vessels of 477,-
COZ tons. Ohio's vessels are the largest
and most modern, 55S, of 30O,O52 tons.
Names feet numbers 1871 vessels of
s99,502 tons, Steel and iron vessels
number 1923, of 1,2O7222 tons, an in
crease of $4,000 tons. During the year
6S iron or steel vessels of 124,395 tons
were built and documented. Vessels
registered for foreign trade number
1890 Of 805,5S4 tons.
OF $4,000 shipments of seamen on
American merchant vessels before
United States shipping commissioners
for the last fiscal year 22,5OO were of
Americans, $4,000 Scandinavians, 49,
900 British, 5000 Germans and the bal
ance of other nationalities. Shipments
at New York numbered $4,000, San
Francisco, 12,5OO; Boston, 1900; Phila-
delphia, 1000, and New Orleans, 4,7OO.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
PULLMAN ITS PROTOTYPE.
Hobart Estate Builds the Town OF
OvertOn i'm California.

Hobart Estate Builds the Town Of
OvertOn in California.
In the last three weeks there has
sprung into existence up in Sierra
county, Cal, close to the Nevada line.
another such town as Pullman-a city
built upon and around a great indus
try Overton is the name of the town,
a compliment to Capt. James b. Over
ton, who will be the magnate of the
mountain municipality.
The town is the result of the proposed
exploitation Of the immense timber
tracts in the vicinity, which were ac-
CURED by the late Walter S. Hobart
during the last 30 years of his life and
subsequently by his executors. They
comprise no less than 10000 acres of
white, yellow and sugar pine and fir
all virgin forest.
The new town is a model of its kind
in addition to its industrial importance.
Every foot of land is owned by the Ho-
bart estate. Not a saloon or drinking
place will be permitted to open its doors
in Overton. Broad, well-sewered streets
have been laid out, running at right
angles. The water system is ample
and complete, and many buildings have
been completed or are under way, The
town will have population of about
1000, and all the men will be employed
in the lumber woods and mills.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
PHILIP TO HIS FATHER.
A Bit of Wise Advice Which Mi
GrRtebnr Takes Not JJnIxIndlv.

A BIT of Wise Advice which MIR,
Grntebnr Takes Not UnIxIndIy.
"As a general thing" said Mr.. Crate
bar as reported by the New York Sun,
Il take q cheerful view of things, and
with all its cares and troubles | like
life so well that should be glad to have
1t prolonged indefinitely. But occa-
sionally something happens that, while
IL does not make me despondent-I am
never thnt-disturbs me greatly. And
then, as likely as not grieve to say,
go home to dinner and sit down at the
table with gloom written on my face
in letters so big that there's hardly
room to geti all on.
FINALLY, after period of silence,
Philip speaks up, with the irreverence
ofyouth, but with youths blessed buoy
ancy:
"'Take a brace, old man; take
BRACE
"And I try to explain to Philip that
things have not gone my way that day,
and that / don't feel well.
And Philip says: We'll, you ought
TO throw a bluff that you are feeling
well, whether you do or not
And l feel that what Philip says is
true. l have. from time to time, tried
to give him, out of my experience, wise
counsel. / feel that there are times
when ! may profit by the counsel OF
Philip."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
FAURE AND TALKING DOLLS.
President of France Presented Them
to CzRr's Daughter ON Recent visit,

President of France Presented Them
to Cznr's Daughter ON Recent visit.
Everything in connection with the
visit of President Faure to Russia was
thought out with diplomatic cleverness,
and instances of it are leaking out every
day. AS an example of the tact en-
ployed it is pointed out that the French
president took with him three speak,
ing dolls, as presents to Grand Duchess
Olga, the elder of the two daughters
of the car and czarina.
The car recently filled up a census
paper in his own handwriting, giving
his name and surname "Romanov," his
social status as GEAR of all the Rus
sias," his profession as master of all
the land of the Russian empire" and
giving as his accessory occupation that
of landed proprietor and agriculture
ist." For the czarina the car wrote
"czarina of all the Russias, mistress of
all the land belonging to the Russian
empire and patroness of all the houses
of employment"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
MARRIED ON THE wAALEBAcK.
Pretty Cashier VIII Fight LiHe's Bat
flcN with The HNnnAnnnr

Pretty Cashier VIII Fight Life's Bat
ties with the Engineer.
The last trip of the whaleback steam
er, Christopher Columbus, from Chica.
go to Duluth, Mimi, was celebrated as
her winter quarters were taken up by
the marriage of the second engineer,
Mr.. George Dingman, to the pretty
cashier of the boat, Mrs. Laura z. Grim.
Underneath the American flag, In the
large cabin of the boat, the bride and
groom stood, while the knot was tied,
in the presence of many friends, and
those passengers who wished to re-
main.
Congratulations were showered upon
the pair by oil present, and q very merry
wedding supper followed. At the other
end of the cabin were the presents,
chiefly silverware and beautiful linens,
obtained in the short time available.
A prettier wedding picture could
with difficulty be presented than that
of the bride and groom as they stood
before the American flag and plighted
their faith.
The bride, a striking brunette, was
charmingly gowned in dark travel
ing costume, a dahlia shade, and the
groom, stalwart, fair-complexioned,
typical son of Neptune, was resplendent
in full uniform, dark blue, with gold
lace and buttons. Dancing in the cabin
of the whaleback by the wedding guests
concluded the festivities.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
A FORTUNE IN HOLLAND.
1t Is Awaiting the Heirs Of John
Christian Weber.
DisOwned His Son and Left His
Money with Dutch Govern
mcnt to Give Heirs of
Third Generation.

Am immense estate in Holland Is said
to be awaiting II Americans, some of
whom have taken steps to secure it,
1t is likely that the state department
will negotiate for the fortune, as the
estate is in keeping of the Holland
government-that is il the claims are
established.
The eminent Washington attorney,
Jere Wilson, has charge of the case and
agents have been, sent abroad. Pre-
vious proceedings were managed by
l.. II. Weber, of Schulykille Haven, Pa,
who recently assembled at that place
the representatives in this country of
the family of John Christian Weber,
who had been priyateer century ago
in the war between the Dutch and
the English. He had amassed fortune
which is estimated to-day at $45,000,-
600. His son and heir had offended him
i'm his marriage and the father left his
fortune in the keeping of the Holland
government, with the provision that
the money should be paid only to the
heirs of the third generation. SO far
as can be discovered there are but II
people in this country who are direct
descendants of the disowned son of
old John Christian. The latter left four
sons, Frederick, William, Christian and
Just. Frederick was bachelor. Chris.
tlan left seven descendants. They are
William Fred Weber, n musician who
lives in Washington; y. w. Weber, who
lives at New Y,--ls; Mrs. Jennie Melon
aid, wife of a ietired boatswain in the
navy; Mrs. Annie Cook, wife of la
borer at the Washington navy yard
Mrs. Barbara Sinclair, wife of a sailor in
the navy; Mrs. Mary Rector, a widow
who lives in Virginia, and Mrs. Amelia
Forcht, a widow who hives in Louisville,
Ky. just Weber left son, Frederick
William, who lives in Harrisburg, Pa,
and who has three sisters.
Some years ago a Dutch lawyer came
to this country and offered to secure
the money for the heirs for $4,000. He
said them that the estate was worth
$36,O0O,OO0.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
HAS HELPED IRISH TRADE.
Royal Residence "a Result of Visit OF
Duke and Duchess of York,

Royal Residence "a Result of Visit OF
Duke ana Duchess Of York.
The tour of the duke and duchess of
York, which is being continued at elias.
gov, Scotland, where they met with
an enthusiastic reception, forms the
subject of the heartiest congratula.
tons in many quarters, particularly in
Ireland, where the people, politicians
and others admit it has done good
deal for Irish trade. The duchess, for
instance, accepted Galway fisher cloak
from Father Dooley. The cloak was
made at factory which Father Dooley
started in Galway, and already 100 of
these cloaks have been ordered, either
in white or crimson. The latter color
is correct.
Another result of the visit of the
duke and duchess of York to Ireland is
that a royal residence will in all prob
ability be established in that country,
and, in addition, the early abolition of
the viceroyalty is everywhere accepted
as a fact. The duchess won all hearts
and the duke was almost as popular,
though he did not escape criticism.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
MRS. BEsANr ON x.RAYs.
Noted ThcOsOphIst Says They May II,
Physical or Mental.

NNANW AHNOHOUhihI oNyh Ahcy Way lie
Physical or Mental.
Mrs Annie Besant, the Theosophist
leader, lectured the other night before
Il large audience at Steinway hall, Chi
cago, on the subject "Clairyoyance,
Mental Healing and Allied Powers:
Their Relation to Thcosophy and Sci
ence."
"Clairyoyunce,' said Mrs, Besant, lis
a high grade of seeing, the mental per-
ception Of the ultraviolet rays. tits at
that not actual physical sight, though
the vibrations producing it are the same
as those that do produce sight. 1t Is
the development Of special center in
the brain and is in fact an X ray pro-
duced by mental instead of mechanical
powers. All persons have this power
of clairvoyance, though it is not as well
developed in some as in others. Mes
mersm develops the clairvoyant facul.
ty. A person mesmerized has the COM
plete clairvoyant faculty. A person
under such control can diagnose n dis
ease, for the reason that the power en-
ables the seeing Of the exact condition
of the organs of the body hid from or
binary view. This is a power which
the science of medicine already recog-
nizes. 1t is regularly employed in
many of the hospitals of Paris.
Mental healing, which is separate
from this faculty of diagnosis, is of
three kinds and presupposes three di-
visions of disease, the first where some
substance not in harmony with the
body must be removed the second
where there is lack of harmony in the
vibrations of the body itself, and the
third where there is actual lesion of
tissues. The second is the ordinary
class and in it cures are frequent; in
the other two classes the difficulty of
cure is greater"
Having admitted the existence of
mental healing, the lecturer proceeded
to point out its dangers in use "If
mental healer" she said, ''be not pure
in mind and thought the transfer of
evilaswell as of good will be made to the
patient. Here is the danger, The bod
lily temporary i'll may be substituted
by lasting mental injury. Theosophy
realizes the power of mental healing
and does not challenge the facts, but
1t does say that the higher the power
utilized the cleaner must be the hand
brought to the task"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
DIVORCES IN ENGLAND.
according to StntisticB Man In Ger
orally the AnprIox,a,u no-.

According to Statistics Man In Gem
orally the AggrIeved Party.
Publication of the divorce court sta.
tistics of England reveals an anomaly
OF interest to those familiar with d.
Vorce proceedings in this country. The
most surprising feHture. about them--so
surprising, indeed, that were not the
figures absolutely beyond reproach, the
advanced woman would probably loud
~ protest against their fidelty-is that
the aggrieved party in these matri.
monial suits proves on about three oc-
casions out of five to have been the hus.
band. Only 220 wives found occasion to
petitlon the court for release from the
bonds of ma'trimony, the same applica-
ton having been madeby 1853 husbands.
The occupations of those who passed
through the divorce court Seem also
worthy of note. Clerks, curiIously
enough, head the list Of suitors in these
causes, though builders and carpenters
brackebed as equal run a very good Sec
ond. There were SO of the clerks on
the cause list during the year in ores-
ton and 30 each of the two latter call
ings. Painters and merchant seamen
ard officers follow next with 21; SOL
dieus and naval seamen with 1s; farm
ers with 1O; coachmen, cabmen and
carriers with IS, and commercial trav-
elers with IL. The professions, it is
rather surprising to find, come far be-
hind the trades. There are only ten
physicians and surgeons, five solicitors
and-mirabile dictu-two journalists.
The rear of the list is brought up by
solitary barrister.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
DECAY OF THE SNUFF HABIT
Regretted by Some Men Whose Pare
emts Once Used II.

euts Once Used II.
Ut takes all kinds of people," said the
Oldest man of the company of Old Boys,
who were having reunion, reports
the Chicago Tlmes-Herald, ito make a
world-l am glad ain't one of of 'em!"
what is 1t now?' asked the next
oldest, with u quaver in his voice.
"Charity-not the kind that vaunteth
not itself, but the other sort. It went
to visit poor woman and wouldn't be-
stow an aim because, forsooth, she took
snuff! Why, would have plunked down
my last quarter to have bought her
snuff, 1t took me right back to the time
when used to take eight dozen eggs
to go to the village general store to ex.
change them for snuff to fill my mothers
snuf-box and buy paper of pins"
Where might that have been, pard-
ler| asked the old boy with an ear
trumpet.
THAT was in Huron county, O., in
the year 1896, or thereabouts. And I
can't remember when / ever failed to
get my mother her snuff"
"Eyther eggs was mighty cheap then
or snuff was dear. Why, you could get
a hundred papers of pins with eight
dozen eggs to-day. I'm not up to snuff,
but II anybody wants to tickle their
nose with the compound they have my
permission" remarked another "boy"
of fourscore.
The old folks of to-day are missing
tit gives employment to the
thoughts" said the FIRST speaker, and
a reminiscent silence settled upon the
aged group.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
LANDSLIDE EXPOSES COINS.
Millions of Pieces of Chinese MOney
Washed Out by Rain.

Millions of Pieces of Chinese MOney
Washed Out by Rain.
A large find of old coins, which have
lain hidden underground for over 1856
years--since the time of the three king
doms-was, accidentally brought to
light last May in the Chushan district,
in northwest Hupeh, during heavy
downpour of rain, says Shanghai con-
temporary. May a considerable tract
of land washed off from hill, and the
landslip exposed the hidden treasure.
The villagers in the neighborhood
locked to the spot to help themselves
to ii, and the news of the strange dis
covery was at once telegraphed his exc
cellency Chang Chintung, who ordered
the local officers to gather the coins
with all dispatch.
1t is said that the quantity gathered
represents as many as 100000 strings,
and the coins are unusually large, re-
sembling in size those of the Hsienfung
reign (about As years ago) of the pres
emit dynasty. The viceroy is sending
300 strings to Picking under charge of a
Taotai for the perusal of the emperor.
The coins bear on one side the charac-
ters OF the reign of the monarch and on
the other (Szechuen) the seat Of the
that issued them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
Obsolete Laws Of Virripio.

In the statute books of Virginia a
century ago many laws may be found
designed to silence idle tongues. One
reads: Whereas, oftentimes many
babbling women SANDER and scandal.
ize their neighbors, for which their
poor husbands are often brought into
chargable and vexations suits and cast
In great damages, therefore, be it en-
acted that all women found guilty be
sentenced to ducking"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
To tho Print.

Africa always has been afflicted with
drought, and among the Beers prayers,
are regularly offered up--usually when
the drought already has begun-for'
relief from this evil, and the author OF
"On Veldt and Farm" tells story of a
pastor who pointed out the futility Of
assisting people who would not assist
themselves. A Presbyterian congrega-
zion once pointed out to the minister
that, in view of the impending drought,
1t were well to approach the Almighty
on the subject Of the rainfall. II will
not insult the Almighty" replied the
sturdy Scot, "by asking such favor
of Him, after the way in which yer
have let His past mercies run away
from you." The rebuke was leveledl al
the inadequacy OF the water storage,
and it is to be hoped was not without
due efect.-Youth's Companion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
LONDON THEATRICAL FEAST.
Play Woven About the Battle of
Waterloo Being Enacted.

Play Woven About the Battle OF
Waterloo Being Enacted.
One of the annual feasts of the Lon
don theatrical year is the Adelphi melo-
drama to which thousands of enthu-
siastic theater goers look forward to
as the milestone of the season. The
Adelphi melodrama of this season was
inaugurated on Thursday night and is
the greatly discussed play woven about
the battle of Waterloo which it's au-
thors, Don Chambers and Comyns
Carr at the last moment christened
with the catchy title SIN the Days of the
Duke"
1T is u romantic military melodrama
of the more refined sort, in which there
are number of important intense sit
uations. The heavy act of the play on
which great anticipations had been
built, was an elaborate representation
of the ball in Brussels on the eve of the
battle, handed down to fame by Byron
and Thackeray. No more dramatic cpl
side of history for stage depletion could
have been conceived, and certainly none
more to the taste of the Adelphi Glen
tene which demands that its pictures
be done in broad colors. If the en-
thusiasm of first nighters may be taken
MS foundation for Judgment the fu-
ture holds in store a protracted run
and good profits for the play.
The motive of the play is the glorif-
cation Of the British soldiers. The
hero's part belongs to William Terriss,
who retires from the Secret Service"
while other important parts are borne
by Harry Nichols, Evelyn Myllward and
Marion Terry
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
Leglslatlon for a Player.

Prince Kumar Shirt Runjititsinhji,
the Hindoo cricketer, has been the sub
ject of special legislation in Australia.
The alien labor Laws rigidly exclude
Cinnamon, Japanese and Indians, and
several colonies had to pass special acts
to enable the prince to land with the
English cricketers when they make
their tour this fall.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
spanjsb RoiIroo1 Trcir.

Spanish trains so seldom leave sta
tions on time that the time tables in
many cases merely indicate the hour of
departure-say, eight and minutes
that is, an indefinite number Of min
utes after eight.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
Musical scbooI nI.tp,o,

There is a musical school district In
Rockport, Me. Twenty-eight families
which compose it possesselevenv iolins,
mine organs, six pianos, two banjOs
and one guitar. 49,.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
RerIrinr nf nIrnnn.

One set of London decadents has
taken up the worship of Greek deities.
It holds religious services In place in
Holborn fitted up as temple.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
Number Of Artists in Paris.

There are $4,000 artists in Paris, more
than half of them painters. The num-
Der of paintings sent In to the exhibit
tons last year was about 10000.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30

The violence Of the wind on the
Grampian hills is so great that on sew
eral occasions it has brought to o stand,
istill trains travelling from Perth to the
'Gorth. s.,ls..~-!t .. ~ I w.. ..
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
Avernge WnIklng Pnce.

The average walking pace of
healthy man or woman is said to be rs
steps a minute.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30
RnIIways in AuntrnIIn.

Australia has 0.76O miles Of railways,
valued at $537,OoO,oOo.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-30

Living in London and New York.
1t is said that living is nearly 40 per
cent. cheaper in London than in New
York. o,Gi.9.-..,s-..s.