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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02

OF all denominations will go forth from
Washington fully equipped with lore
and license to preach learnedly ard elo-
quently to the rising generations.
The Baptists, Presbyterians and Com
gregationalists are yet to be heard
from. From an ecclesiastical stand
point those denominations are already
well supplied with institutions Of
learning; but ultimately they must
come to Washington, because Prince
ton, Yale. Harvard and the other great
schools will be dwarfed in comparison
with the wonderful institutions to be
located here; and particularly by the
national university which is yet in en-
bryo.
We will send forth from this city, in
the future, a class Of Catholic priests,
who, for learning and complete equip
ment Of information, will be the SUI
periors Of any men ever educated for
the priesthood in this country. Ground
has just been broken for Holy Cross
college, which is to be II postgraduate
school for priests. The site adjoins the
Catholic university, and the plans of
the building show that there is to be
erected structure which, for the
purpose proposed will be without
rival in the world. This college is
primarily intended for the use of adj
yanced ecclesiastical students of the
various orders.
The style of the architecture of this
building is purely Corinthian, and
while embodying some of the most at
tractiye features Of such famous and
imposing structures as the Lirhten-
stein palace in Vienna and the Palazza
Farnese in Rome it is nevertheless Of
chaste simplicity and admirably adapt
ed to the purpose for which it is Gcs-
tined. The exterior Of the edtice will
be of Indiana limestone and Vermont
granite, which will be so distributed as
to bring out in bold relief the external
beauties of the building.
The interior arrangements have re-
ceived particular attention from the
provincial who is to have charge Ct the
college; and, inasmuch as he has spent
his long lifetime in schools and col
leges, he has, with the aid of n shillful
architect, prepared what seems % be q
practically perfect college. All of the
features have received great |
so that there will be
plenty of light, heat, ventilation and |
perfect plumbing throughout TIE en-
tire structure, The provincial. Very |
Rev. Dr. Zahm, says that it is his
prime purpose in this institution to |
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
LIEUT.. COL. FORREST.
Most Striking Figures OF
the Civil War.

Soldier by nature, from earliest boy
hood at home on horseback, with firm,
erect and easy seat, he rode at the head
of the column an ideal of the beau sa-
breur. From beneath the wide and
slightly upturned brim of the soft felt
hat, which bore no tawdry plumes, the
large, deepset blue eyes were peering
with more than usual alertness. The
look of kindness which came in mo-
ments of response or gentler mood was
gone, and something hard and almost
savage had replaced it. The broad
high forehead, the shaggy brows, prom
inent cheek-bones and bold assertive
nose told not only the story of his
Gaelic origin, but the bulldog tenacity
Of the man, About the ears and neck
heavy half-curling tufts of deep black
hair hung so stitlly and stubbornly that
they were scarcely swayed by the
strong cold wind which swept the snow
fakes in miniature clouds from the
treetops and sent them scurrying to the
ground. The dark mustache and heavy
short chin beard were gray with frozen
moisture of the expired air. The mas
sive, trm-set jaw told of the strength
of will which mastered all; the com
pressed lip and deep flush of the
face bespoke the bloody business of
the hour. Six feet and two inches in
stature, broad-shouldered and of ath-
letic frame, well might one say there
was in him
A combination and form indeed,
Where every god did seem to set his seal,
To give the world assurance of a man,
a plain capped overcoat of coarse
heavy homemade gray, close buttoned
to the throat, reached amply beyond
the knees. About the waist, and buckled
on the outside for quick and ready
use, there was a broad belt in which
two navy skies" showed, and from
which hung that famous saber, heavy
and long, and, against all military rules,
ground to a razor edge, and swinging
from the right side of the cavalier. No
regulation saber, nor school-drilled
swordsman, this left-handed scion of
the American pioneer, but in all our
war there was none other that did such
bloody work. In his crude and earnest
mind war means fighting, and fight
ing means killing" He could cut or
thrust deeper with sharp than with
a dull sword, and if in the melee he
should happen TO hit one of his own.
it was all intended for the good of the
cause.-John A. Wyeth, NJ. D., in Har
per's Magazine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
HOLY CROSS COLLEGE, WASHINGTON, D. C.

equip men for educational work
throughout the world. He does not
expect many eloquent priests to go
through his curriculum. The eloquent
priests will go forth with their univer-
sity educations, and at once become
pulpit powers. But in the Holy Cross
college DR.. Zahm expects to educate
men primarily for the profession of
teaching so that he will turn out col
lege professors and presidents, and au-
thors. He says that "the education of
the priests should be the highest edu-
cation of man."
INDECENT young men will have oppor-
tunities here such as have never been
offered before, They will be given
rooms, board, washing and necessary
clothing, as we'll as access to all Of the
books of a library which is to be thor
oughly equipped. The church through
out the entire republic will be given
opportunity to contribute to the sup
port of these young priests, and there
is no doubt that they will be well sup
ported.
Thus, with warm welcome to many
a poor boy hungering for higher educa-
ton, will come the news that a way is
being prepared. Almost every man is
more or less the victim of circum-
stances, which sometimes operate so
powerfully that it is impossible to crush
his way through them. Many a student
with high ambition has realized this
fact. Our wishes are but prophecies
of things we are capable of performing.
An intense desire often transforms pos
sibility into reality. Strong men force
education from few books and with
dim tapers. Weak men, physically,
need help, particularly in the early
stages of the journey of life. Holy
Cross college will extend to all such
a helping hand. 1t will teach them
that success in most things consists
in knowing how long it takes to sue
coed; and that our greatest glory is
not in never failing, but in rising every
time we fall. They who go to this col
lege empty handed will be as welcome
as those who come with stature of
giants and with the purses of million
aires. DR.. Zahm says that here, as in
the hereafter, will be manifested the
truth of the Scripture: THE rich and
the poor shall meet together; for the
Lord is the maker of us ALL"
SMITH D. FRY.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02

ally admitted by the well informed
No other city can present the advan
tages which are presented by the To-
cation of the government, with all OF
its ramifcations, at this point The
congress, with its debates and its daily
exhibitions of practical legislation, the
Congressional library with its perfect
equipment of literature, the executive
departments with their wealth of in
formation, these and other attractions
coincident with the location of the
government constitute advantages
which will exist forever,
Recognizing the fact that the nation
al capital is to be the center of learn
ing, the various religious denomina-
tions have recently begun the estab-
lishment of colleges and universities
within the boundaries of the District
of Columbia and very near to the city
proper. Many millions of dollars have
already been expended in this manner.
Ten years ago Cardinal Gibbons ded-
icated site for the Catholic university,
and now there are II splendid stone
structures on that site, in which up
wards of a thousand students are re-
ceiving instruction. The university is
an established institution. 1t is To-
Gated about four miles from the white
house, and is connected with the city
by an electric line. Outside the urban
line the overhead trolley system is
used, but within the city limits an
underground electric plant is in opera
ton.
At Georgetown, on a splendid emf
hence overlooking the Potomac river,
is situated another Catholic institution
of learning, called Georgetown college.
1t was founded more than hundred
years ago by the Jesuits, and fourishes
under their management. Strange to
say the average number of students at
this college has not been diminished by
the establishment of the Catholic uni
versity here, but the number has grad
ually increased instead,
The Methodist church is now pos
sessed of an excellent site, and work is
going on gradually for the develop
ment of the Methodist university of the
future. This site is on the hills to the
of the city, not far from the
naval observatory, and contiguous to
the former homes of President Cleve-
land. This also is located on an electric
line, and is easy of access to the city.
Bishop Hurst has been the foremost
worker in this cause, and when success
is achieved and the university is dedi-
Gated there should be, somewhere in
a most conspicuous place, statue and
to his memory. Francis
Asbury, Peter Cartwright and even
John Wesley never labored with more
zeal and fervor than Bishop Hurst has
labored for this university project.
While these efforts are being made
by those antagonistic denominations
the Protestant Episcopal church has
also entered the field, and is preparing
a university for the education of young
men of that faith. 1t is presumed that
the theological institutions
Of these schools will predominant over
the other branches; and that preachers
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
CENTER OF LEARNING
That Is What the National Capital
Will Be Ultimately.
Great Educational Institutions Are
Already Located There, and
Many Others Are About to
lie Established.
Especial Washington letter.

With prophetic comprehension of the
development OF the nation George
Washington foresaw the necessity for
making provision for educational prog
ress commensurate with the growth Of
the republic; and consequently he
recommended the establishment of a
national university at the national cap
ital.
The congress has never taken action
on that recommendation, but branches
of the university have been established
by individuals. Some 30 years ago
there was established the law school
OF the national university; then came
the medical school, and now we have
also the scientific school of the uni
versity. But these branches are indie
pendent and are sustained wholly by
private enterprise, OF course these
nuclei will ultimately be amalgamated
and the ideal national university will
be incorporated.
1t has recently been proposed by the
secretary of agriculture that the con-
gress ought to provide government po-
sitions in the various departments for
young men who are educating them
selves, in order that they may have
comfortable livings while developing
their minds. His idea is that a worthy
young man who desires to study pat
ent laws should be employed in the
patent office for period of four years.
The young man who desires to study
chemistry or other scientific branches
should be employed for similar period
in the Smithsonian institution OF in
the National museum. And so on, all
along the educational line, ambitious
young men should be aided for their
intellectual development. THUS"
says the secretary, 1--WE would have
such practical national university as
would come up to Washington's idea,
and go beyond it."
That the national capital is to be-
come an educational center is gener-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
PULLETs AS LAYERS.
They Are Not Very Far from Being
Twice ns Productive ana Profit
able ns Old Hens.

There is no doubt that pullets are
much more profitable as layers than old
fowls. 1t is often wise to keep old
hens because of their good qualities
as breeding stock, when they are fine
in color, shape, size, etc, but they are
hardly ever profitable from the stand
point of the egg basket for market
purposes, says the Homestead. 1t is
often well also to keep some matronly
old "biddies" that are reliable as mo't-
ers for chicks, for the pullets are apt
to be young and thoughtless" and will
have disposition to neglect maternal
duties, but as layers simply pen OF
pullets is not very far from twice IS
productive as the same number Of I'D
hens, and on the farm where egg pro-
duction is sought for no hen should be
kept longer than two years unless for
some other reason than her egg produce
ton. Another point in connection
with egg production should also be
borne in mind, and that is that only
winter production pays, The time may
come, as it appears to be coming in
dairying, when the price for winter
and summer will be more nearly equal
lied, but just now it is the winter egg
that brings price, while the summer
egg does not repay the cost of produc-
ton, even though the cost of produce
ton in summer be small. Observance
of these two points--pullets as layers,
and more attention to winter produce
tion-will go far to make egg produc-
ton profitable.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02

where the first blood had been shed.
She saw where they took the wound
ed, and visited and helped them as she
could.
From that hour her life was conse-
Grated to the soldiers. In the midst of
her work she was called home by the
last illness of her father She told
him how she felt and what she wanted
to do; how she wished to go to the front
and relieve suffering. Her father had
been an old soldier under Gen. Wayne,
and he said: go, if you feel it your
duty TO go! | know what soldiers are,
and i know that every true soldier will
respect you and your GRAND" She
went, overcoming all difficulties, and
there were many.
She gathered her stores, and with
the help of Assistant Quartermaster
General Rucker, was free to go to the
help of soldiers in battle whenever and
wherever she could. Means of trans
portation were furnished, and she was
soon where her hands and heart were
full.
Lucy Larcom says in describing Miss
Barton's work: "The record of good
she accomplished during the war can
never be fully written out. We may
catch a glimpse of her at Chantilly-in
the darkness of a rainy night bending
over a dying boy-or falling into deep
sleep upon the wet ground almost un-
der the feet of the cavalry; or riding in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
COMRADES.

Yes, II klrd o. makes me laugh
This new war time" photograph,
Perched up here 'longslde the one
OF me, when the war begun.
Mine was TUX ln-here's the date
Eighteen sixty. Ninety-eight
His wus TUX in. That's him! See?
An, by hockey! this is me!
Don't look much like I'm his dad.
Wasn't then. But ! am glad
That he cum an growed to fight
For his country an the right.
Never thought my son 'ud sit
Businessmen In soldierln' kit
On the mantelplece where I've
Sot alone since 6ixty-hye.
Same big ~. s." Reckon his
Rifle 10 a Springfield. TITS
Different-lookln' from the gun
Civ to us in Slxty-one-
A Krag-what you say? OF course!
Kicks, [ bet you, like horsel
You say not? Well, guess I'll take
An old Springfield for my make.
Won't we swap the yarns, by gum!
When his furlough brings him huml
Sure, his lires bin largely camp,
An he hasn't had to tramp
Through the wilderness, like me,
Or another Vlcksburg see.
But, dog-Gonel he listed too,
And we're comrades in the blue!
--EdWln l.. Sabin, In Puck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
NEW FORAGE PLANT.
idaho Pea Grows ON Almost Amy Kind
of Soil, hut Prefers
Heavy Loan,

For several years leguminous plant,
bearing the name of gram, chick-pea
and Idaho pea has been highly spoken
of as a fodder plant for the northwest,
The introducer claims that it is new
species Of pea. The United States de-
partment of agriculture, through its
division of agrostology Circular No,
y states that this is an old plant known
in Europe for centuries. 1t has been
introduced into India, where 100000
acres are now devoted to its culture.
The seed is used in that country for fat
tening sheep and cattle The chemical
analysis shows that it contains 20 per
cent. of crude protein, 4per cent. of fat,
and SO per cent. of carbohydrates,
which is Approximately the compost
ton of field peas grown in the northern
states.
Whether or not the pea will be of
great value in the United States re-
mains to be seen. Plats have been
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
ARTIFICIAL BROODING.

Do not heap up eggs in the incubator.
Never run the brooder heat over 90
degrees,
Always feed before watering the
chicks.
Too much glass in the brooder is a
mistake.
An evenly trimmed wick gives the
best heat.
Remove all feed after the chicks
seem satisfied.
Never crowd brooder to its adver-
tised capacity.
No machine can make a good hatch
from poor eggs.
Even temperature in incubator room
is imperative.
The moisture question is being more
successfully handled.
Eggs from oyer-fat hens will not
hatch well, even under hens.
Do not allow inquisitive people to
tamper with the machines.
Never allow more than one person in
charge of the machines.-A Few Hens.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
The Horse In History.

The horse appears in the beginning
of all history. He is referred TO in the
Bible, Homer, the Vedas, the earliest
wall pictures of Egypt, and the recent
ly discovered literature of early Baby
lon and Akkad. In the ancient years
he appeared to have been more of an
aristocrat than to-day. His first use
was for war; his second, for carrying
kings, priests and warriors, All the
heavy and hard work was done by the
OK, and the mental labor by the dom
key.-Rural World
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
NEAT CHICKEN FEEDER.

a house roof; then tack one piece OF
three-inch batting on each side, down
close to bottom board, as shown in cut
below. This makes a trough to hold
feed. Have space above this one and
one-half inch for little chicks to poke
their heads through; then board up
tight almost to top, then tack board
on one side of top and hinge one on
other side with leather hinges, to put
feed in. This leaves it so little chicks
can eat on both sides and old ones can
not get their heads in.-George f. Will
liams, in Agricultural Epitomist.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
NEAT CHICKEN FEEDER.
A Clever Little Homemade Device
That Keeps the Birds from Rum
ming Over the Feed.

I see a great many articles on feed
ing young chickens, but all feed where
the chickens can run over the feed and
waste and dirty it. 1 will give your
readers the description of one of my
inventions. Take for bottom an inch
board, four inches wide, any length,
four feet is about right; nail one up
right piece four inches wide on each
end, foot high, with top slanted like
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02
EIlcitIng the Facts.

"How long have you been married,
Mrs. Ashleigh?"
ELEVEN years. You wouldn't believe
it, would your"
"Not after seeing your husband"
"He is young. The fact is that we
ran away from school together and
were welded"
ooh. Then he must have been one
of those boys we read about who are
always falling in love with their teach
ers."-Chicago Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-03-02

would you risk getting married on
Friday, Bobson?'
"Ges, if would risk getting married
at all,"-Chicago Record.
The true northerner., 1899-08-16
ROSES SOLD THE TICKETS.
Unfortunately For the Donor They Went
Up with Wrong Card.

How n bunch of roses sold couple
of high-prlced railroad tickets is the
basis of queer little comedy of errors
enacted last Saturday at leading city
hotel. Among the guests of the house
was a wealthy Texas merchant who
was en- route, with his wife, for visit
to New England. The Texan had To-
cal business representative here in the
person of Il hustling young man about
town, who was especially anxious to
make the stay Of his principal as pleas
ant as possible Accordingly he rushed
to florists as soon as he saw the
names on the register and ordered him
to put up the handsomest bunch OF
roses he had in the shop and send 1t
over to Mrs. Blank at such-and-such
hotel.
In his hurry he forget to leave his
card for inclosure, and, supposing 1t
was omitted Intentionally, the florist
proceeded to prepare a magnificent
bouquet, which he dispatched forth
with by messenger. 1t so happened, at
the moment the flowers arrived, that
city passenger solicitor for one of the
north-bound roads had just handed
over his card to be sent to the Texas
gentleman's apartments, and quite nat
urally the pasteboard and the roses
went up together. The visitor was
both astonished and pleased. This is
certainly a princely way of soliciting
business!' exclaimed the merchant, ex-
nmining the flowers. why, these
things must have cost all of $40. Show
the gentleman up"
The solicitor was shown up, received
most cordially, and given an immedi-
nte order fo- through transportation
both ways. He departed, chuckling
merrily, but little dazed by the facili-
ty Of his deal and puzzled to under
stand the many references to his
courtesy" and "thoughtfulness." An
hour or so later the local representative
dropped around and was met by his
employer in the lobby. The greeting
was painfully natter-of. fact, and not
q word was said about the flowers.
The true northerner., 1899-08-16

The morning stars were growing pale.
But still we slept, as soldiers sleep
Who know not fear, deep In the vale
Between the mountains dark and steep.
A quiet brooded o'er the camp,
And not a cloud was In the sky,
With soothing dews our brOws were damp.
sweet breeze famed us tenderly.
1t may have been mocking bird,
Low trilling TO the dawning day,
But every veteran dreamed he heard
His love sing as he sleeping lay.
Some loves were wives and maidens some,
And some were mothers sweet and fair;
And some were children left at home
without a mothers tender care.
But ah. how mournful was that strain
That low, sad song i'm dreaming ears.
1t rose and fell and rose again.
And died as If I'm sobs and tears.
Then brayed the trumpet, clashed the drum:
Fall in!" Up sprang we all as one;
Bullets like bees began to hum,
And warm, red blood like wine TO run.
On which side fought we. shall l say?
I'VE fought so hard with hearts so trueD
We may have worn the stainless gray,
Or loyalty the precious blue.
Some fell, some lived. and all were brave.
For all had heard love sing that morn!
Oh woman weeping by grave
Oh, golden dream to tatters torn!
What without love is victory worth?
What is defeat il love be won?
Hearts OF the south hearts of the north,
Throb louder than the drum or gun.
Maurice Thompson.
The true northerner., 1899-08-16

The young man was greatly chagrined
and began 10 believe he had made Il
bad break.
Next day he accompanied the couple
TO the depot. and incidentally some
thing was said about the route. 1--WE
decided to 90 this way on account of
the gentleman who called to sell us
tickets" explained the lady. "He was
so courteous and pleasant. Why, would
you believe IT," she continued, 'he ac-
and have drink with me-
beauty roses with his business cardT'
Light dawned on the local representa-
tive and he groaned. In his pocket was
a florists bill for SO. .75.-New Orleans
es-Democrat.