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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
MISS ADA WARD.

as Julia in THE Hunchback." The
elder Sothern soon afterward engaged
her as his leading lady, to take the
place of Mrs. Kendall, who was then
Madge Robertson. Miss Ward also
played with Blackstone in many import
ant pieces, and became known to the
people of the United States, when she
toured this country in East Lynne"
She was leading lady for Nine. Mod
jeska when Forbes Robertson and Will
son Barrett were with the company.
She Is a. widow.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

Destructive spring freshets have oc-
Cured this season over wider area
than ever before in the history Of the
North American continent. There is
but one cause.-the destruction Of the
forests. The immediate results, loss
Of human life and loss of valuable
property, are lamentable enough; but
the more remote consequences ere mat
ters of even greater public moment.
The final consequence is barrenness,
uninhabitableness The general awak-
ening to the necessity Of united move
ment for the preservation Of the for
ests that remain and the restoration OF
wooded areas where they are needed
has been delayed too long. This Is one
of the most important questions before
The people Of this continent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

Bishop Seymour of the diocese of IL
linols has placed repentant dancers on
their feet again. so to speak, by say
ing that God has not cursed dancing;
that 1t is the poetry of motion, and not
inherently evil. The bishop also has
liberal views as to the drama, which he
considers not in itself evil. The young
people will doubtless hasten to agree
with the bishop, whatever hesitancy
their elders may exhibit in adopting
the bishops views.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

ed her company donned her 1er-
sey costume of the Salvationists
and proposes to devote the rest
Of her life to the saving of souls
Miss Ward was converted in Ports
mouth not very long ago. She had
attended several meetings Of the Sal
walton army in that seaport town, but
was not much impressed until one day
when, according to her own story, she
felt a touch on her arm and, think
ing 1t was one of the soldiers, turned
around and beheld the Savior in a shin
ing light. At the same time she I'M
derwent marvellous change OF feel
ing. She was overcome with a great
joy that found an outlet in sobs and
tears. She went straight to the front
and was at once converted The next
day she disbanded her company, can
celed all her engagements and that
night addressed large meeting in the
Salvationists' hall at Portsmouth. Her
conversion and sudden change Of ca
reer astonished the people Of the city.
She will nevermore set foot in a the
alter. Miss Ward is pretty woman.
She made her debut in the Haymarket
Tbeater in London twenty years ago
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
A Minute Lamp.

Physicians occasionally use, for the
purpose of Illuminating parts Of the in
terror Of the body, delicate electric
lamp, called the pea lamp" because
its little glass bulb resembles small
pea in size, being only one-quarter of
an inch in diameter 1t is Neverthe-
less, complete incandescent lamp,
having carbon film one-eighth of an
inch long, and about one-two-thous-
andeh of an inch in diameter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
A Too Sensitive Ear.

Jones-"Great guns You're getting
deaf, old man."
Smith-'I'm not. could never hear
better in my life"
Jones, producing a watch Can
you hear that watch tick?"
Smith, triumphantly- DISTINCTLY"
Jones "That's queer. The watch
isn't running" Household Words.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
Very Tough.

"What do you think of having to pay
S4s 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
dianapolis Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
SHE JOINS THE ARMY.
All ACTRESS BECOMES AN Ac-
TIVE SALVATIoNIST.
mlsa Ada Ward, Prominent English
Artistic, Dons the Poke Bonnet aud
the Jersey Costume and Has Quit tho
Stage Forever.

ISIS ADA WARD,
a prominent En-
glish actress, has
forever abandoned
the stage to become
a soldier in the
ranks Of the Saliva
ton army, She is
in dead earnest and
has given away her
beautiful stage
wardrobe, disband-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
oHAuTAUouA ASSEMBLY

Island Park, Winfield, Kans,, June is
to 25, 1897. One fare for round trip
from points in Kansas and Oklahoma
located not more than $50 miles from
Winfield, Tickets on sale June 10 to
20 inclusive. Agents Santa Fe Route
will be glad to supply additional par
ticulars on application.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

A dispatch from Constantlnople says;
The Greek patriarch issues an official
report that there were 700 persons
killed, including a number Of Greeks,
In the recent massacre at Tokat. The
porte, fearing an outbreak here, has
Nrrested eighty Armenian suspects. It
Is stated that the sultan is soliciting an
explanation through the Turkish am
bassador at st. Petersburg Of the con-
centratlon of Russian troops upon the
Turkish frontier. On the other hand,
the rumor is revived of the existence
Of secret treaty, by the terms of which
Russia undertakes to uphold the in
tegrity Of Turkey, who thereby becomes
her vassal. 1t is alleged that there con
be no other reason for Russia's unex-
pected attitude toward Greece.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

The Springfield (Mass.) Republican
rebukes Mr.. Roosevelt for using the
word cops" Now that he is in the
navy he will drop cops" and say
"tars" and SALTS" and use other inn
portant marine expressions.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

A member of the common council of
New Orleans wants to solve one ques-
ton of street car traffic by making
passengers enter at the rear door and
leave by the front door. He thinks
his plan would lessen. the dangers to
human life.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

The Jail In Barnstable, Mass, is an
easy going place, according to local
paper, It says that q. G. Knapp, who
Is supposed to be serving a five years
sentence for stealing national bank
funds, was recently seen in the streets
In prison garb, giving the wife of the
TALLER bicycle lessons. Another con-
vict, named Lewis Rogers, was recently
allowed to take a COW to Yarmouth and
back while the sun was bright and the
mir invigorating for pleasant walk.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

The northern funny writers would
do well to let southern dialect alone
until they have learned it better. There
is NO state in the Union, North or
South, in which anybody but funny
writer says "sah" for Sir"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

Now that the Mississippi is getting
down where it belongs there is great
Joy all along the line, Th'. father Of
rivers ought to learn to keo4, quiet after
all these years, bat it is doubtful II 1t
ever will. 1t is one of natures trou-
blesome children and it was born that
way.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
GHOST OF MERSDALE.

STRANGE sense of
disquietude took
possession Of Ralf
Segwell the mo-
ment he heard thai
she was OF the
house party He
did not know that
Lady Wallace had
asked her, and felt
angry with his fair
young hostess for
the indiscretion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

"Give us this day our daily Moody"
should Ibe tn eprayer Of all cities. With
30 much backsliding, evangelist work
ehould be continuous.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
Gen. Harrison Honcred.

Ex-President Harrison has been
made an honorary member of the Delta
Chi fraternity by the chapter at Ann
Arbor University.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life lVay

Toquit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No
To BAG, the wonder worker, that makes weak
men strong All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure
dress Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New
York
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

The only time woman looks at q
mans shoes is when she has on a new
pair herself. Atchison Globe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

The man who goes out of office as
pleasantly as he does in is n very rare
individual.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

The shortest way to do many things
is to do only one thing at a time.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

The influx of tramps into Delaware
towns has begun.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-20

Silence seldom makes a mistake
The advocate., 1897-09-22

If you are interested in hay presses,
the Scott Hay Press Co., Kansas City,
Mo-, whose advertisement may be seen
in another column, will be glad to send
you a catalogue which contains valuable
information If you will write them.
When in Kansas City call at their fac
tory and investigate the manner in
which their presses are constructed.
The advocate., 1897-09-22
Kansas Gleanings.

Humboldt is to have cheese factory.
Cy Leland will move his family to
Topeka.
Ohio settlers in Lyon county had a
picnic Saturday.
An old settlers society has been Or
ganized in Wilson county.
John @. Royce has\ been appointed
postmaster at Phillipsburg.
Governor Leedy will speak at Edo
rado at the soldiers reunion, September
%.
Governor Leedy spoke at Independ-
ence last Thursday on the railroad ques-
tiOn.
Superintendent McNall spoke at Great
Bend last Thursday on fraternal insur-
Rnce.
Norton's soldiers reunion was the
largest and most successful ever held
there.
Doctor Wellman, of Caney has been
appointed physician at the Topeka In
sane Asylum.
Deaf and dumb children are educated
free by the State at the Deaf and Dumb
Institute at 0lathe.
Bill Edwards has a small but persist
ent boom for the Republican nOmina-
tiOn for Governor
There is division of sentiment at Can
ton over the question OF reading the
Bible in the public schools.
J. w. Moore of Marion, is a candidate
for the Republican nomination for Con-
gress in the Fourth district.
M. r. Sutherland the Populist nomi-
nee for Judge in the Fifteenth district,
is making an active canvass.
Some years ago a western Kansas leg
islatOr introduced bill in the Legisla-
ture to prohibit railway collisions
The Republican party will discover
after election that the opposition Is far
from being dead in Kansas this year.
Two CowIey county farmers raised
1000 bushels Of onions this year and
claim to be the onion kings Of Kansas.
A special election is to be held soon
at COffeyville to decide whether the city
should buy and operate its electric light
plant.
A sister Of H. c. Frlck, the fellow who
was in charge of Carnegie's interests in
the Homestead strike, is visiting In La
Crosse.
A Denver man bought $500 head Of
cattle recently for $4,000. The cattle
are grazing in Lane, Ness and Ford
counties
SUPERINTENDENT McNall is in favor OF
State law making insurance contracts
made by companies not authorized to do
business void
The Westmoreand Signal thinks that
this years POpulist ticket Is the best
ticket ever presented by any party in
POttawatOmie county,
Frank p. Hettinger, who is the POpu-
list nominee for Judge Of the Reno-Mc-
Pherson- Harvey district, has been nom
mated by the Democrats.
The Democrat Judicial convention in
the -Stafford-Ba district has
nominated G. +. Foley, the Populist can
didate for District Judge.
Ewing, Leland's candidate for post
master of Emporia, has been appointed
The appointment was In opposition to
the wishes Of Congressman Curtis.
The city or AtcnlSOn, WhlcD Is d ldL6e
stockhOlder in the Missouri river bridge
at that place, has secured the appoint
ment of receiver for the property.
The Republican state cOmmitte will
open headquarters at Topeka, September
"a. This was decided on, 1t Is said, be-
cause of the activity of the opposition.
Petitions are in circulation at EN-
4,avarv la
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19

bly, dispose of 100 head OF two
wear old steers before his return.
He will be back in about three
weeks.
Mrs. Ella Hooker closed n very
successful term of school in the
Bray district. last Friday, March
18th. The scholars. patrons and
their friends came early with a
great feast which was highly en-
joyed by all. The afternoon was
spent IN excellent literary .exer-
cises. and all went home well
pleased with the days entertain
ment.
The Carriso Smelling Company
have not succeeded IN getting Il
run on their smelter yet. the
clay lining first put III let the blast
and heat escape too literally. and
an attempted run resulted in a
"freeze up" 1t will be lined with
fire brick and III working order in
side of ten days. ]. +. Harrison
and L. NJ. Whitaker returned from
the camp Tuesday, and report work
going on.
Uncle Dave Drumheller has
sold his cattle to John \. DUR
stem of Brookfield, and let his
horses to him for a term OF three
years on a percent of the increase.
He has also sold his fence to Pat
Breslin and is making his arrange
ments to 20 east when grass comes.
He expects to return to the place
of his birth in Pennsylvania, and
perhaps make his future home
with..a sister who resides IN Ma
hanoy City Pa. Uncle Dave has
been a slayer III Baca. and his
friends here will be sorry TO miss
his familiar face from among them,
but he is growing older and not
able to rough 1t in stock growing
or farming, so has made up his
mind to visit with friends and rel
atives In Kansas, Missouri and the
Keystone state.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19

w. A. Wight today returned to
Rocky Ford, where he is w1ntering
part of his sheep. He says the
gold district in the eastern part OF
this county and extending into
Baca county, is making a splendid
showing, and that Colorado Springs
and Denver capitalists are taking
hold in the country and pushing
matters in business like manner
trinidad News.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19

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The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19

The cattle business seem TO
be the only one that is booming
these DAYS, when all branches OF
business in other lines are depress-
ed. The supply is limited and the
price of beef is advancing every
day. All things travel in circles.
We have our Cripple Creek and
other good paving mines, next
our cattle industry booms. Now
look out tor real estate to 90 out
OF sight, both ranch and city
property. Buy real estate now
Alamosa Independent Journal.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19
Southeast Baca.

b. l.. Addington is taking down
his fence and moving it to his new
location south of Westola. Kansas,
on the North Fork.
f. L. Lamport made business
trip up the Cimarron some time ago
Charley Wiley, Wells Metcalf.
Will Bupt and 7. II. Evans went
to Fred Twyford's. Sunday. TO as
sist in moving a house to Mr. Ev-
ans ranch on the CImarron.
X. d. Nance delIverd his broom
corn at Syracuse last week. He
was assisted by Jake Haney.
f. L. Lamport attended the last
ball OF the season at Richfield, on
the 18th inst. and had an excellent
time.
Cattle are doing well.
The ground is in fine condition
for planting.
Frank Haven is working for +.
w. Leeds,
4. L. Arlington has gone to
Syracuse after four horse load OF
supplies.
SIN Konkel is having some list
ing done.
Johnny Thomas Is very busy OF
late, but Sunday seems to be the
busiest day of all the week.
b. l.. Arlington has traded a
Winchester to Caddick Bros. for a
horse.
Sam Florey has built a good
reservoir.
Theo Brown and wife are ex-
pected home next month.
). j. Konkel and A. a. Vowel
are holding their broomcorn fol
higher prices.
Hubert Applegate has purchas
ed an autoharp of f. L. Lamport
Frank Apologize intends tc
plant some fruit trees this spring
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19

Trains leaveMemphi5
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phls and will avoid ted
Gus Ferry Transfers
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St. Louis
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The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19

A bunch of cattle that was
bought in Stanton County when
calves In Nov. 1895 for So per head
sold last week at Garden City for
the snug price of sos per head
$40 profit on a So investment in
side Of sixteen months is not pos
sible, except in Western Kansas.
johnson City Journal.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19

bly, dispose of 100 head OF two
year old steers before his return.
He will be back in about three
weeks.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1897-03-19

A number of those owning cat
tie are having them vaccinated to
prevent Black leg.-I'here seems
to be quite an excitement over the
Carriso mines. 1t Is thought by
some that there will be five hun
bred people there before SIX weeks
pass.-RichfieId Kansas, Monitor
Republic.