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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-08
Decrense in the PubIIo Debt.

Washington, June 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business May 81,
1899, the debt, less cash in the treasury,
amounted to 81, 1853, s01, 457, decrease
as compared with last month of SO 1885,.
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-08
Protest Against Amy Changes.

A mass meeting of the students of
the Kansas agricultural college was
held recently to protest against sweep
ing changes in the faculty or manage
ment Of the institution and these reso-
buttons were adopted:
Resolved, That We the undersigned, request
FIRST that the courses OF study remain substan-
ltially rs they are, Second, that the require
ments for entrance be not raised Third, that
there be no sweeping changes made In the fac
Mlty, Fourth, that the book store and dining
hall be retained
The vote was 800 for and "a against
the resolutions. A committee was APP
pointed to present the resolutions to
the board of regents. Much excite
mentprevailed, fearing radical change
lin the faculty and courses Of study.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-08
pnrsonn Geta tho Asylum.

The senate committee appointed to
local n site for the new insane asylum
visi' ed the various towns that put in bids
for it, At Topeka on June . the COM
-mittee met and after taking 10 ballots
voted in favor of Parsons. Clay Center,
which led on every ballot but the last,
several times only lacked one vote of
having a majority. Newton started in
with one vote and got up to three, but
-on the last ballot did not get any.
Lyons, Wellington, Neodesha, Column
bus, Pittsburg, Chanute, Junction City,
.Salina and Concordia were also voted
for
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PIGEONS OF LONDON.


 Of all the common sights of London none is more interesting than it's pi- geons, which bring a suggestion of old-world stateliness into the turmoil of the city. There is a particular flock for most all the big buildings of Lon- don, and they are to be found all over the city. A curious fact observed is that the birds on the east side of huge building have nothing to do with those on the west side, while the bird residents of the north and south sides keep quite as much to themselves.
 The birds live a glorious life, for everybody pets them. The judges of the law courts feed the pigeons. not scraps, but grain and such things as birds like. Dozens of clerks in the law yers' offices scatter food for the birds daily in Kings Bench walk, while the keeper of coffee house religiously brings bits of broken bread for his feathered friends.
 One of the prettiest sights is to see the pigeons which live On the British museum. There are half dozen read CTS who make practice of feeding the birds and the pigeons will abandon strangers who come with full hands fer their old friends, even when they appear without food The cabmen are great friends of the pigeons, which seem to realize these men are good friends to cultivate, for rarely is there one who will not scatter a handful of grain from the horses nosebags.
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MIXED PICKLES.

There are s.750OoO persons in Lon don who never enter a place of wor ship.
 The idea of making starch from sweet potatoes Is being discussed in the south.
 Forty-two million pounds of India rubber were Imported in North Amer iea last year.
 All attempts of foreigners 10 estab- fish direct commercial relations with the interior of China have so far failed.
 Shanghai, which was not opened to foreign trade till 1S42, has now pop ulation of about 1000 Europeans and Americans.
 Things have changed in the Fiji islands. There are 10000 native Sun day school scholars. there now con- tributing to the missionary box.
 Last year the tourists from the United States and elsewhere left over $500,0O0 in Nova Scotia, and great increase is fully expected this year.
 The seventh son of a seventh son is born doctor, according to Irish belief, but he must never take money for the cures he achieves, and to in- sure recovery he should be sought be- fore sunrise or after sunset on Fri. day.
 Then you say you never can marry me?" exclaimed the young man, as he shot the ball dangerously near the bunker. No" replied the up-to- date golf girl; .'but I'll be a eaddy to you. u."-Yonkers Statesman.
 Major Goodfellow-So he called yo liar, a drunkard card-sharp, and a chicken-thief, did he? Major Hott- bun-He did. suh; but when he went further and said I was not gentle man, drew on him to wunst, suh!- Puck.
 Books can be adjusted in a eonyen- tent position to be read by the use of new support, consisting of vertical standard mounted on ball bearings to revolYe freely, having tilting rack at the top, which clamps the book and holds it at the angle desired.
 Father-Don't you think it about time, Fred, to be doing something for yourself? son-Tell you how it is, dad. You have always told me not to follow the crowd, you know, and as every profession seems to be over crowded, of course I have kept out Of all of them.-Boston Transcript.
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TOLD BY FIGURES.

In Prussia only 6.497 of 100000 at tempts at suicide were successful.
 The greatest depth to which ship has been anchored is 1000 fathoms- considerably more than two miles.
 More men have died and are bur jed in the isthmus of Panama, along the line of the proposed canal, than on any equal amount of territory in the world.
 Rockall is perhaps the smallest is- land in the world. It is situated in the Atlantic over 300 miles west of Scotland and is mere rock about 60 feet high and 225 feet round, arising from reef of sand. The loek is basalt and granite. very magnetic. It is haunted by sea birds and the maekereI Of the surrounding seas are very fine. Of course 1t was never inhabited and is very seldom visited. owing to the diff culty of landing on It.
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was seriously afflicted with Il cough for several years, and last fall had a more severe cough than evtr before. I have useG many reme dies without receiving much relief. and being recommended to try a bottle oi Chamberlain Cough Remedy by friend. who, knowing ne tp he a poor widow, gave it to me, tried it, and with the most ratifying results. Ire first bottle relieved me yer, much and the second bottle has absolutely erred me. l have not had as good health for tvelty years. Respectfully, Mrs. Mary 4. Beard. Claremore, Ark. Sold by w. L. DeWoody & G., druggists.
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Bad management keeps more peo pie in poor circumstances than any other one cause. To be successful one must look ahead and plan ahead SD than W hen favorable epportun- iiy presents itself he is ready to take advantage of it. A little forethought W ill also save. much expense aud ualnable time. prudent aLd care fuI man will keep bottle of Cham
 berlain's Golie, Cholera and Diar- ahoea Remedy in the house, the shiftless fellow will wait until npces- sity eompels 1t and then ruin his best horse going for q doctor and have a big doctor bill to pay, be sides; one pays out 9 cents, the other is out q hundred dollaas and then wonders why bls neighbor is gct ting richer while he is getting poorer. For sale by ". |. Dewoodg X Co.,, druggists.
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SPANISH GARHoTE.
Relic of Modern BarbarIsm Unearthed
 from an Old Havana Prison.

Among the many relics of the Span ish war taken to the governors palace for cataloguing, none is attracting more attention in Havana just now than the old official garrote. The ma chine has been in active service for more than century, the last execu- tioner, an aged negro convict, having presided at TO ceremonies. The gar- rote itself is shabby enough old trap, consisting mainly of rusty iron and an unplaned board or two. The dons are awfully punctilious in regard to form, but seandalously careless of ap- pearance. A judge who might have one syllable of the interminably long harangue delivered at the scene of the judicial murder, would calmly ott1ciate at the same in a condition which to the untrained olfactories of the 1gnor- ant Yankees might savor of the hum- ble animal the dons have declared we resemble. Thus it is that the garrote is simple to excess. It is about 10 feet high all told. The platform, which is four feet from the ground, is some six feet square. Attached to the iron column which runs through and sup ports this is an iron chair. Two feet above this is the fatal screw. The cul- prit CD is seated in this chair with his hands and feet firmly tied, and his eyes blindfolded At the proper mo- ment, twirl is given the screw, which penetrates his neck and breaks his spinal column. The operation may CT may not be very painful. If it were not for the peculiarly fiendish manner in which the affairs were conducted there is reason to believe that the gar rote is less inhuman than either the rope or the chair It is the Spanish who have thrown the method into odium.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-26

was never mixed up with a snug gllng transaction but once in my life
 said a New Orleans business man,
 whose name may as we'll be left out.
 and my experience was so painful that l swore off then and there. I had
 a deal in West Texas on hand at the time aLd had made a short trfn over the Mexican frontier, during which picked up handful of very fine opals. A wicked friend showed me how easy u was to carry them over the line with out paying tribute to Uncle Sam. and
 1 was weak enough to yield to the temptation. When I got on the cars at El Paso, however, to come east to Dallas l was haunted by a guilty con science and had a horrible premoni- ton that some secret service officer was on my track. Presently my at- tention became attracted by man With a black beard, who kept looking at me furtively from seat across the way. l tried to persuade myself that It was all imagination, but a number of things occurred during that ride that satisfied me I was really being watched. I went into the smoker. for Instance, and before long caught a glimpse of the black beared chap peer ing through the end of the window from the platform. It was the same In the dining car, and, to make a long story short 1 reached Dallas thoroughly unstrung. That evening I began to think had shaken the fellow off my track, when I happened to stroll out of the hotel, and there he was, stand ing behind a pillar Needless to say, l didn't sleep wink, and when I bumped into the sleuth next morning and saw that he had shaved off his beard 1 gave myself up for lost. How ever, that was the last of him. and for the balance of my stay I was un- molested and gradually regained my equanimity. That the man had been shadowing me was undeniable. but what his purpose could have been and why he dropped the game so abrupt ly were mysteries which I was forced to leave unsolYed. It was two years before I found out Then I ran across the man one day by accident in a St. Louis restaurant, and he owned up It seems that he had been a public of fcial in small Texas town. and got mixed up in his accounts. He swore to me that it was only bad boekkeep- ing, but the grand jury indicted him for embezzlement, and he skipped un- til things calmed down. I happened to coincide with description he had of a detective, and all his strange moves were actuated by exactly the same mo- tive that prompted me to run-name- ly, to see whether he was beng watch ed. We were both fooled by our fears. His affairs had since been settled up and we enjoyed good laugh and cold bottle together. But I am a re- formed smuggIer for life.S
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A Good Plan

The landlady looked solemn1y in the direction of the delinquent one 'Its a rule in this house to pay as you go" said she. The delinquent one smiled. Its a good plan," said he; you get it all in bunch then-or nothlng!"- Syracuse Herald.
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Not to His Knowledge.

The eminent statesman was running for reelection, and the race was a close one. q hear, Senator" whis- pered his fugleman, you have met with another check" "I hope not, replied the eminent statesman, equal ly confidential, "I have just parted with another check. Chicago Trib- une
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nenntx Is n1ooh nee,-

Clean blood means clean skin. No beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar- tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by stirring up the lazy. liver and driving all im- Janish pimples, hoils, blotches, blaekheads, and that siekly bilious complexion by taking Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug. gistss satisfaction guaranteed, l0e. 25c. 50e.
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Nr. P. Ketchem. of Pike Citr, Cal, says: During my brothers lac sickness from scatic rheumatism. Ghamherlain's Pain Balm ,vas the only remedy that gave him any re- lief " Many others have testified to the prompt relief from pain which this linilnent affords. For sale by W. L. Dew oody X Co. druggists.
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CA T0 H IA Bears the 1 Iho kR You Have A@ayS Bought Signature of &<I1A1zS1
Origin of Their rdens.

she-"It seems to be the general be- lief among the spaniards that Ameri- cans are merely a lot of savages."
 He-"Yes, guess they must have had dealings with some of the eastern summer hotelkeepers."
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Conghed a5 Years.

suffered 9 years with a cough, and spent hundrt ds of dollars with doctors and for medicine to no avail until I used Dr. Belt's Pinp-Tar- Honey. This remedy makes weak ungs strong It has saved my life. -I. E. Resell. GrantshHrg. III.
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Different styles of Lying.

As man makes his bed you know.n remarked the self-made man. "so ha must lie on it."
 True" replied the aristocratio indi- vidual "but the trouble with most peo- pie is that they lie about 1t oftenet than they do it."
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True Charitr.

Mrs. Henpeque-''So you did an act of charity today to commemorate the tenth anniversary of our wedding?" MT. Henpeque-.'Yes. One of my clerks wanted rise in salary so that he could get married. and refused him. Spare Moments
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The Ink Plant.

The ink plant of New Granada is curiosity. The juice of 1t can be used as ink without any preparation. At first the writing is red, but after few hours it changes to black.
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6 A 5 1' G.s R T A. aears the n The Find You Have AlWaiS Bought Signature sf Ix1zIZzzzzu
EarIY Tse of Ears.

Scientists assert that early man used to be able to wag his ears as an indi- cation of pleasure, or to brush away flies from under his back hair, but as the muscles were not brought into con- tinual use they became rudimentary.
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An Awkward Corner.

I'm sorry for Hambus."
 ''Why?"
 "He wanted to go to war, but was rejected because he has a weak heart and his girl keeps wanting to know why he doesn't go. Now, how Is a feI- low In that fix going to get out of lt?"
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Weak Eyes are.AIade, Strong.

linn vision made clear stys removed and granulated lids or sore eyes of any kind speedily and effectually cured bv the use of Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve. It's put dp in tubes, and sold on a guarantee by all good druggists.
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The Eaele.i Kinr ofall nirds

is noted for it's keen sight. clear and distinct vision. So are those persons who use Sutherland's Eye Salve for weak eyes. styes, sore eyes of any kind or granulated lids. Sold by al druggists at 25c.
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poors anu windows made from
 'allVe lumber staBd this climate eiler than n0l tbern made stock. lae Bluff ,'ity Lumber Co. are large aahufaciurers of thpse goods, and 'aarHntee every one sold to give
 Effect satisfaction. 279
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Napoleon B. Adams of Bloomfield. N. J.. was nearly gored to death by a COW, which became enraged at red necktie he was wearing.
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Memory Stronger in summer.

Scientists have discovered that the memory is stronger In summer than in winter Among the worst foes of "a memory are too much food, too much physical exercise, and, strangely enough, too much education.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-26
London,s Growth.

It is estimated that at the present rate of growth London, which now has population of 5.657,000, will in 1941 have over 13.000.000.
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 Lung fTrrffaff0a

is tfe forerunner to consumption, Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey viii cure it. and give such strength to the lungs that cough ar cold will not settle there. Twenty cents at all good druggists,
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Smallest Tree in Britain.

The smallest tree that grows in Great Britain may be seen on the very top of Ben Lomond. It Is the dwarf willow, which at maturity reaches height of only two inches.
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A Good Reason.

Boy-Mr. Shutters wants to know if you'll lend him an umbrella. He says you know him. You may say that do know him. He will probably un- derstand why you didn't bring the um- brella.'
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 Feminine Attributes.

It is a small wonder that the ship is a she to a sailor and his sweetheart. She has a waist, collars. stays, laces, bonnets, ties. ribbons. watches and chains.
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Gnnd Reasnn.

A Friend-If you love her, old fel- low. why don't you marry her? Bach elor Doctor-Marry her! Why. she's one of my best patlentsl
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b. iEE0tatet soIt md Smoke your Lire sua,.

To qn tobae.o easily and forever. be mag letic iuii Of life nerve and yigoT, take No-fo 3ae- he wonder worker, taal makes weak men strong. All druggists, 501 T Si Cure guaran. seed Booklet ant samI freq Address sterling Remedy Co. Cbicae" ri Nev Yarx
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Blooded.

"Is it true. darling, that you gave fse minister $20 for marrying us?" Yss but keep it to yourself. I was never so swindled in my life. De troit Free Press.
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spain,s Navy In the Seas.

Old s, once had navy and some islands in the seas, But change has been accomplished in affairs com rning her; Another flag ie flying where her banner wooed the breeze. And her boasted navy now is where her yer5ant islands were
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THE GUILTY MEN FLEE
WHEN NO PERSON PURSUITS
 THEM.

! Man Guilty of Smuggling Has a Very
 Miserable Trip < Thought He Was Being shadowed-The Shadow Was
 Also Alarmed from Same Cause. a
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The Rip-Up Explained.

Gee. Whats the matter here? Are you preparing to moye?"
 "Oh, no; our little boy has been hay Ing a birthday party"
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Hs-lo-atao fos eifty Genye. Guaranteed tobacco heoit cure. makes weak aea .tron,, blood pure S0c. b1. All druggists
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Mountain Rates.

+o Arkansas Summer Resorts Bstrss Bspso .g m to and including Sept. go D aad sased Treturning until Oct. 3l. Nit ls s, gSea Searcy, sl.25; Ravenden. s7.75.
 ..o+inc of Nobles of the Mystic .@eio. se N, r., June to IA to b. For lasIIi lhs iron Mountain Ky. will sell to 2 tne retnrn tl at fare of S3l.00. Tick cts Ipna pu ifi fttb and 12th. Limit for return
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To Cure Const1ra eion Forever. Fake Gusearets Cauts Cathartie. i0c or z5L. c '. gil to cure. s'n ns giSrs refund money
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Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
 Candy Cltharti GU. constipation forever 0e 25c If (. C q sai iruggists refund .naner
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We cannot live better than in seek Ing to become better, nor more agree ably than in having a clear conscience. Socrates.
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It trests with you whether you continue the -~sSSz nerye-killing tohaeco habit N0-F0.IAE Essf Yszass
 removes the desire for tobacco, wiJh.vqr NE out nervous distress. expels nico.ay W SsefssssS lakes you strong - A V6%sold. 4O0 00C 4 health, nerve z<1 s e# E4 Fs%~) cases cured Buy and pocket >~%%ssSgM HA W ~ MOTTO RA ( from book. ~FT M W | Essssyyour own druggist W c
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pine Ruff 1:10 D. m.. arrive Chicago ,tday. Only one change; throu gh
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

Paso, having been on the committee
which raised the largest amount ever
raised by subscription, that being for
the Fitzsimmons fight over two years
ago.
Regarding the matter Jim Magofin ),
who was elected president of the 1850
citation, said: 81 was elected e.ldent
without my knowledge or consent, but
considered it an honor, and met every
requirement of the office. We adjourn
ed last night hoping that larger
crowd would meet with US today but
such was not the case and l advised
Mr.. Hunt to allow the matter TO drop.
I tried every way possible TO bring the
matter to a successful termination but
was unable to do it and consequently
I dropped it,
Geo. Ogden, the treasurer. said that
he had nothing to say. He was in
hopes that the races would come OF all
right but now that it has been dropped
he says ''let 'er CO."
A great many are of the opinion that
the first step taken was entirely wrong.
They contend that the banks and the
should have been induced to
take part in it. More time should have
been given in which to consider the i'm
portance of the occasion. Itshould be
advertised all over the
southwest and q meeting held that
would have been credit to the town
and (which would secure the success OF
other events of the kind.
Col. Pate will leave tomorrow after
noon for the City of Mexico where he
will join the other horsemen.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28
A NEAT TESTIMONIAL.
to the Firemen by J. Ca
Usher For Excellent Work Dur
inu the Recent Fire,

In appreciation of the admirable
manner in which the fire department
recently handled the disastrous con-
fagration at the California store, j..
CaIisher has sent to Chief Powers a
check for S25 with a letter of thanks
eulogizing the work of the firemen.
Mr.. Calisher cOntended that had not
the fremen rendered such excellent
services in extinguishing the flames in
his cellar promptly the whole building
would have been destroyed at a tre-
mepdous loss TO himself and others
This method of expressing apprecia-
ton for the work of flremen by liberal
donations to various funds of the Or