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The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09

DR.. Burnett, in an article in the
Philadelphia "Polyclinic," lays down
the following rules concerning the re-
moval Of foreign bodies from the ears
Of children: U Always examine an
ear said to contain foreign body, and
find out whether such Is the case before
endeavoring to remove the foreign sub
stance. (2) Whatsoever child puts
into its ear, or allows to be placed
there. Is placed there easily and pain
lessly and can be easily and pain
lessly removed by any physician who
can properly syringe the ear. (3) A
foreign substance was never known to
be impacted into child's ear by the
child. neither has a foreign body ever
been impacted in the ear by Swinging.
az When impaction has occurred, or
any injury to the ear, after the inser-
tion Of an inanimate substance by the
child into its ear, such injuries have
been the result OF instrumental endeav-
ors at extraction by means OF probes,
hooks, forceps, etc. The latter are
never needed by any one at first. as
the syringe will suffice in all cases
where no violence has been exerted
upon the ear. Instruments of any
other kind should never be employed
at any time by any hand but the most
skilled.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
The Last ShOta In tho XYnr.

The one hundred and fourteen days
war was ended by the protocol for
peace while important operations were
in progress in Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippine islands. In Cuba our
warshlps had bombarded Manzanillo
all day and part of night, and were
about to resume firing In the morning
when news Of the protocol reached the
American commander. In Porto Rico
Gen. Miles plan for investing San
Juan from four different points on the
land side was working successfully,
and Gen. Wilson. at Coamo, had just
demanded the surrender Of Aibonlto,
after having shelled the enemy at
Asomanta, nearby, when the order to
cease hostile operations was received.
At Manila, Admiral Dewey and Gen.
Merritt, ignorant Of the peace nego-
tiations in Washington, forced the sur
render Of the city unconditionally by
a vigorous bombardment by the fleet
the day after the proclamation Of the
protocol. The really great events OF
the war thus began and ended before
the Philippine capital.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The weather was warm even for the
FIRST Of May, and the snow on the
mountain-side was melting rapidly
The canyons and gorges were wild,
rushing torrents. roaring and tumbling
down to the sunny plain below, where
they became tranquil rivers-but all
were rivers, even the little brooks,
rendered so by the recent rains and
tAaws.
Far up the nountain-sde nestled a
DOT of house, and In its doorway
this pleasant afternoon stood q young
woman with a baby in her arms.
She appeared to be anxiously look
ing for some one who came not, for
presently, she disappeared in the
mouse, only to return to the door with
q bonnet on her head and a shawl
wrapped about the baby.
I'VE must so and see If we cannot
hnd papa, Ray, darling. He never
stays away from his dinner unless he
10 detained by something unusual"
She was a strong young lass, accus-
toned to the mountains all her life, to
enelr dangers and pitfalls as we'll as
eneir rugged sides. and her steps, even
meumbered with the plump youngster,
were light and free.
Faith Dixon was brave girl natur-
ally, but she had never supposed her.
seif to be heroine, or was conscious
OF all the strength she possessed when
confronted with great peril.
Eagerly she pressed forward around
the mountain-side, where she knew
her husband had been at work en-
deavoring to turn the course Of 4
reckless mountain stream little away
from his few acres Of tillable land.
When she reached the place where
her husband had been at work, she
found his tools. and even his old jean
coat lay near them, but no Perry him.
self was In sight.
Faith looked about her with wildly
beating heart, and lifted her strong.
clear voice in loud call:
"Perry! Oh, Perry!
No answer! What could it mean?
What had become of her husband?
She turned her steps now further
up the mountain, where. near her, the
gorge was deeper, and the water
dashed along more flercely.
On, on she pressed, clinging to
powders and vines for support; little
Ray in her arms enjoying it all in
baby delight, giving forth now and
then a joyous little COO.
She had gone to where the mountain
stream swept in through the narrow
canyon walls, and It's roar was almost
deafening.
Here she parsed and peered down
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
A Mothers Notebook,

1t is chiefly for her own instruction
and guidance that a mother needs to
keep some kind Of nursery notebook.
For the refreshment of her memory,
when patience is likely to fail, and for
the re-awakening Of dulled sympathy
with childish moods, as well as for the
enlightenment Of others to whom she
may choose to impart her experience,
the results OF her labor will more than
repay her for the trouble taken. She
need follow no rules, nor even attempt
to make regular entries, unless she has
inclination for the task. Facts bearing
upon physical variations are extremely
valuable, and it Is wise to note the
weight and growth OF child at regu-
lar intervals, to ascertain whether he
Is developing normally. Even more
important are observations upon his
general health, temperament, disposi-
tion and the use he makes of his facul-
ties. Although the mother herself
may not be aware of the standard he
should attain, her statement of facts
may give the cue to physician when
puzzling symptoms show themselves.
Often deafness and defects OF vision
might be prevented If the early signs
of their coming on had been needed,
A single incident in persons life may
give the keynote Of his character
Woman's Home Companion,
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
Population Of tho United Kingdom.

The British registrar general, in his
quarterly return OF births, marriages
and deaths, just issued, states that
the population Of the United Kingdom
in the middle of 1898 is estimated at
4O.1S8.927 persons; that of England
and Wales at 31.397.07s; that OF Scot
land at 4,249.946, and that of ireland
at 4,541,903. In the United Kingdom
294,515 births and 169,8S1 deaths were
registered in the three months ending
June 30. 1888. The natural increase
Of population was therefore l24,634
The number Of persons married in the
quarter ending March 81, 1898, was
110,128. The birth rate in the United
Kingdom In the second quarter Of 1893
was 29.4, and the death rate II per
1000. The marriage rate in the first
quarter of 1898 was ~ per 1000.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
ARKANSAS FURNISHES OARS.
Factory That Turns Out Orders for Every
Navy In the World.

E@ctSry lfat Turns Out Orders Tor Every
Navy In the World.
Devail Bluffs, little town IN the
lumber region OF Arkansas, furnishes
oars for the navies of the world. There
Arkansas in use on men-of-Yar, but
DeYall Bluffs people have the honor of
having made the oars which propel
the small boats in the French and
Italian navies at present, and at va
rious times during the history CT "the
BlufEs' the oar factory there has fur
nished oars for the other big navies
OF the world. An Arkansas statesman,
commenting on the resources of his
state, said: "If you happen to be some
thing Of a globe trotter take heed
when next you see boat lowered
from a French or Italian man -of-war
AID as the crystal drops shower from
the oar blades you may note beneath
the fine, firm grain of Arkansas or
Missouri ash. Charles Wells, the Dev-
all Bluffs manufacturer, confesses mis-
inability to remember how far back
IN the past the industry dates, but to
his grandsire belongs the honor Of
first shaping oars by machinery. and
the Wells oars were recognized as
the standard Of excellence long before
the need OF closer timber supply
brought about the establishment Of
works in America. At one time or an
other every navy in the world has
had oars from Devall Bluffs. The oar
factory regularly employs about flfty
hands, and, having It's own electric
lighting plant, can work night shifts
when crowded with orders. Its ordi-
nary output Is some $50 pieces in u
ten-hour run, including oars Of all
lengths, from six and half to twenty
four feet. A good share of its finished
product Is placed through Its English
branches in London, Liverpool and
Glasgow, but vast demand Is sup
piled from the factory direct. The SAL
mon fisheries of the Pacific coast fur
nish good market, and the Wells
Atlantic seaboard of the states and
provinces. Foreign countries are large
purchasers, large shipments 60 regu-
larly to New England. while for years
past the French and Italian navies
have annually placed large orders
with the factory, the requirements Of
the two countries being practically the
same with regard to specifications and
models. Frances order for the pres
ent year aggregates $500 pieces, or
about the same as in years past
Louisville Post
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
Spain's Last Colonial Link In Asia.

The day the Spanish Cortes assem-
b!ed in extraordinary session to act on
the protocol Of peace. the government
received the reply Of General Jaudenes.
temporary governor Of the Philippine
islands. to its request for information
co>.erning the true situation Of af-
fairs In the archipelago. The gov
ernor reported, in effect, that to assure
the re-establishment Of Spanish SOW
ereignty over the islands would re-
quire a permanent army Of 10000
men, a feet and endless quantities Of
materials.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
WON'T SAVE FROM DROWNING.
Strange Anttpathy to Rescuing FolA
from the Water.

from the Water.
A strange antipathy once prevailed
to rescuing a drowning man, the idea
being that the person saved would.
sooner or later, do some soft OF injury
to the man who preserved his life.
Sir Walter Scott, in the Pirate" tells
how Bryce, the peddler, refused to
help Mordaunt to save the ship
wrecked sailor from drowning, and
even demonstrated with him on the
rashness OF such deed Are you
mad?" said the peddler, you that
have lived sac lang in Zetland, to risk
the saving Of drowning man? Wot
ye not il ye bring him to life again.
he will be sure to do you some In
jury?" THIS prejudice, which was
deeply rooted among our sea-goin9
community in many parts Of the
country. existed not very long ago In
Cornwall. 1t Is found, too, among
French sailors and the boatmen OF the
Danube. and is very widely credited
In Russia. Mr.. Barry, in his Ivan at
Home" gives striking instance OF
the Russian repugnance to saving life
from drowning. One day a drunken
man walked into the water and dis
appeared. A number OF spectators
stood by and gazed on the scene with
the utmost Indifference, hut no one
tried to rescue him. A court of In
Quiry was held, but as on examination
no cross was found on his neck, a YER
dict was quickly agreed upon by tho
villagers. who declared that the man
was drowned because he had no cross
upon his neck" The Bohemian fisher
man shrinks from snatchlrg drown
Ing man from the waters. fearing that
the water demon would take away his
luck In fishing and drown him at the
first opportunity. This Is a lingering
survival Of the ancient Significance OF
this superstition, the explanation be-
ing that the water spirit Is naturally
angry at being despoiled Of its victim.
and henceforth bears special grudge
against the unlucky person who haA
dared to Illustrate him. Thus, when
some one Is drowned la Germany. the
remark Is made: The river spirit
claims his yearly sacrifice" or "The
nix has taken him" Out of Europe,
also, the accidental drowning OF a per-
son Is attributed to a similar seizure.
and the Siamese breads the Pnuk. OF
water spirit. that seizes bathers and
drags them under to his dwelling The
Sioux Indians have a similar fancy
and tell how men have been drowned
by Unk-Taha, the water monster. For
the same reason, 1t appears, the
Kamtchadais, far from helping, a man
out OF the water, would drown him by
force. II rescued by any chance no
one would receive him into his house
or give him food. The Chinese reluc-
tance to save man from drowning,
arises from quite different belief
it being supposed that the spirit Of O
person who has met his death in this
way continues to fit along the surface
OF the water until it has caused by
drowning the death OF a fellow-creat-
ure. A Chinaman, therefore, who at
tempts to rescue another from drown
ing Is considered to incur the hatred
Of the uneasy spirit. which Is desirous.
even at the expense OF mans life to-
escape from Its wanderings.-Bos
Globe.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
VALUE OF CAVALRY.
1t - Its Mobility Which Gives 1t Grea
Power.


Power.
The mobility Of cavalry gives 1t its
power. 1t must be here, there and any
where, not only before a battle. but
during and after it. says Lieut.. H. G.
Davis, U. S. A., in the Journal Of the
Military Service institution AS in
formation as to the enemy is of more
Importance to the commander chief
than ever before the cavalry must be
able to furnish all that is necessary
and at the same time keep up screen
against the eRemy's scouts and patrols.
To see and not to be seem is as I'M
portant before battle as during It's
best results are expected from a vic
tory. 1t is already required that ar
tillery be attached to cavalry; IL. in
addition to this, the cavalry is armed
with long-range carbine, which 1t
knows how to use, the supporting col
umn of light infantry, usually attached
for important expeditions. may be left
behind with gain Of mobility. The
reconnaissance work Is of the utmost
Importance and The proper perform
ance Of it will bring more credit to the
arm and be of more importance to the
commander in-chief than anything else
that 1t can do. 1t has been noted that
all artillery will push to the front to
open the combat, also that it will here
be In danger from unseen infantry.
ard will need cordan about it's front
and fanks. If infantry is to supply
this guard the artillery must do with
out it or wait till the infantry can get
up Here seems an opening for car
bine cavalry; 1t can even precede the
artillery and find out just what is be-
fore 1t. With this cavalry will ride the
artillery officer, who Is to make the
reconnaissance and fix upon the artil-
lery positions. AS soon as any seri-
GUS resistance is met the cavalry dis
mounts and throws out line Of skir-
mishers In front Of the proposed posi-
tions. These may or may not be re-
lieved when the infantry gets up. The
opposing force will, of course, do the
same thing and skill in this prelimin-
ary work will tell in the subsequent
battle. During the battle cavalry
will have It's hands full in watching
the flanks of its own army and in dem
onstrating on those OF the enemy. The
exact progress of the crown prince at
KoniggratZ should have been known
to Benedek, and his arrival should not.
as regards time, have been In the least
surprise.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
TUMBLED OVER.

IUMBAED OVER
its sides, only to give forth startled,
Mortified cry, for there, on narrow
ledge many feet below her, lay her
husband!
Perry, Perry" she sobbed. ''oh,
are YOU dead?"
But even as she spoke he moved,
turned his head and raised his face,
over which the blood was flowing free
!y.
"Faith!" he called, Faith, love. is
that you? thought you would come!
I missed my footing and fell over the
wall: fortunately 1 lodged here. I'm
only bruised and my head cut a little;
but the water is rising gradually, and
before many hours will sweep me
away-n you don't find rope!"
"Oh, Perry, what-tell NE"
go home! There are ropes in tho
stable-and-on the beds. bring any
thing you can find"
Eyes. will; don't lose heart. III
be back in ten minutes"
But even as she spoke she thought
Of her baby and how he would impede
her progress.
"Ill have to leave you, darling, and
I'm so afraid; but your fathers life
demands It,"
She carried Ray away some dis
tance. where bush grew. Under
this she placed him, first tying his
chubby ankle with one apron-string,
while with the other she made it fast
to the bush.
God keep my baby boy!" she
breathed, as she dashed away.
The water was slowly but surely
nearing the poor, prisoned father. He
watched it as it crept up inch by inch.
1T will reach me in less than an
hour, and II Faith should not get back
or meet with an accident Well, life
is sweeter as danger approaches, and
she may be in time. wonder if she
took baby with her. Poor Faith, my
dear little wife!"
In the meantime seven-months'-ol
Ray had missed his mamma, had dis
covered that he was fast and set up
lusty sQuall.
But as the squall did not appear to
mend matters. he began to tug at the
opron-string with all his sturdy might,
until the many kicks and pulls broke
the frail strip Of calico. and Ray was
free.
He proceeded to crawl slowly UP the
mountain-side. highly delighted to
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
Fair Hair Growing Scarce,

Falr-haired people are said to be
becoming less numerous than former
ly. The ancient Jews were a fair
haired race; now they are, with few
exceptions, dark. So 1t Is in a lesser
degree with the Irish, among whom
$50 years ago dark-haired person
was almost unknown.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
Prison Professions.

Said Warden Sage of Sing Sing to a
newly arrived delegate: "You have
the privilege Of working at any trade
you prefer" "Id like to keep on driv-
in cattle in Texas" Another gentle
man in the same institution wanted to
be a sailor.--New York World,
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
Made 1t HarmOniZc.

"You didn't fasten your essay with
a blue ribbon, as you usually do" said
the editor Of the magazine. NO." an
swered the contributor. my sense OF
harmony wouldn't permit it. This Ia
an article on the management OF the
war l tied it with rep tape."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09

Near the city OF Durango, Mexico,
is an iron mountain GAO feet high,
and the iron Is from go to 70 per cent
pure. The metallic mass spreads in
all directions for radius OF three or
four miles. The entire deposit Is es-
timated to be sufficient to supply all
the iron required IN the world for L.
900 years.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
CAN'T SCARE THE CROWS.

a man, rusty musket, and sleek,
willy black crow, the man in an abbre-
waited night dress, the musket charged
nearly to the muzzle, and the crow
cawing in perfect Indifference to the
man or gun, were the chief figures in
scene presented at North Deering
Monday morning. The crow was but
one of flock that had been keeping
the man awake ON a small tree within
few yards OF the mans sleeping
room.
The gun had been In tho family for
generations, and had not been fired for
many years, being one Of that kind
of guns that is used to ornament the
mantels of many old houses In this
part OF the country. EXasperated by
the cawing of the crows, the man de-
termined on annihilating the f1ock il
possible, and decided to assume the
risk Of personal injury attending the
firing Of the ancestral weapon.
The crow began the solo about mid
night, and continued without ceasing
until the poor man could bear 1t no
longer, and he started out Of bed to
wipe the crow family Off the earth, or
that part OF it lying contiguous to his
residential property. Pointing the gun
at the crow. which eyed the man with
a look Of utter contempt. the man fred
and fell to the floor from the recoil
OF the musket His arm was nearly
driven from his shoulder. and his
spine nearly telescoped by the force Of
the fall.
Rubbing his injuries the man rose,
willing to bear even the loss of an
arm If the crow had been put out Of
existence. Evidently the crow was in
wonderment at the action of the man,
as when the latter took another look
out Of the window there was the crow,
gazing anxiously toward the window.
a look resembling a smile coming to
the birds visage as the man returned
to the window
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
Methods.

'I was here first" said Aguinaldo.
resentfully. "Why should Dewey be
considered go much more OF a man
than 1 am?" "Well." replied the can
did adviser, "your methods are differ
ent. Dewey keeps his eyes open all
the time and you keep your mouth
open. Eek.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
Tn Indiana As FlsA w hcpA.

"In the beginning" said the cornfed
philosopher, man is much concerned
that his little wife's heart shall always
be light. Later. he pays mor-, attsn-
ton to the weight Of the biscuH.
dianapolis Journal
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
Rise of the Tomato

According to the latest available
statistics the United States has this
year canned 4,50O.O00 cases of toma-
toes. Less than fifty years ago peo-
pie did not know tomatoes were good
TO eat.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
A BuSlneA3 Head

LADY, wish to get birthday pres
ent for my husband. Clerk-How
long married? "Ten years" Bar
gain counter to the right. New York
Weekly.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09
sPAlN's HUGE DEFICIT COLUMN

According to Spanish authorities the
debt incurred on account Of troubles in
Cuba up to 1895, when the last insur-
rection broke out amounted to about
$16O, 900, 900, and since then the ex-
pendttures had been Increased by $780,
100000.
Notwithstanding that the United
States had declared that 1t would as
sumo no responsibility for the great
Cuban debt, the Spanish people believ-
ed to the last that eventually this
country would share in the burden of
this debt. TO this large sum must be
added nearly $30,000,000 as the cost
of the naval vessels and equipment de-
stroyed at Manila and OF Santiago.
Further large losses are imminent for
war materials at Havana, San Juan,
Manila and elsewhere. The losses on
vessels and stores captured by our
blockadipg squadron and the losses OF
interrupted commerce cannot be esti-
mated.
Above all, the war cost the kingdom
the loss OF it's sovereignty in the entire
West Indies and possibly of much in
the Pacific; destroyed it's influence as O
naval power; and reduced it's standing
commercially and financially among
the great nations Of the world by many
degrees.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-12-09

Love. like ice, Is awfully slippery
and II soon thaWs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02
ELECTRICAL FLASHES.

Among recent patents is one for 6
s~elf-restoring annunciator, which, aft.
sr displaying the signal for a short
time, automatically restores itself with.
out the aid of an attachment.
There is a bill in the United States
senate providing that all overhead cleo.
trio wires in the District of Columbia,
within fire limits, be removed within
one year from the passage of the act.
1t is said the Third Avenue Railroad
company of New York intends to adopt
electric traction on all its existing lines
and on others to be built. The conduit
trolley system will be used. The i'm
provements contemplated will cost sew
eral millions of dollars.
Among the latest electrical patents
granted is one for a polarized signal
bell, which permits the calling currents
of other bells to pass through without
ringing it, while it is responsive to its
own predetermined signals, which are
OF varying current strength.
According to the Electrical Review.
the Gil lamps used to illuminate a part
of the Fourth avenue tunnel in New
York city have been supplanted with
incandescent electric lights. Groups of
lights containing five globes are placed
at intervals of every SO feet, while at
the Thirty-eighth and Fortieth street
stairways red lamps indicate the exits.