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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
KILLS WITHOUT HITTING.
The LyddIte Shell Used by the British
Forces in south Africa Is
Terrible Destroyer.

The high explosive called 1yddites
from the name of the small Kentish
town and gunnery center, where the
experiments with it were made, is moth
ing less than picric acid brought into a
dense state by fusion. Pieric acid is g
bright yellow substance freely used in
peaceful industries for dying purposes.
1t is obtained by the action of nitric
acid on phenol or carbolic acid. 1t burns
very violently, and owing to the tre-
mendous blast produced by the eXplo-
sion, the destructive effect of burst
ing shell filled with it is some II times
greater than that of a shell filed with
powder.
Common shells of forged steel filed
with 1yddite are used with six and go
inch breech-loading guns, and with
howitzers; also with four to six-inch
quick-firing guns. Now, we have none
of the aforementioned for land service
proper, guns of precision up at the
front; neither have we yet dispatched
any of our field howitzer batteries.
Therefore the lyddite shells of which
Joubert complains must have been fired
from the four to six-inch quick-fring
guns which the naval brigade so oppor-
timely brought with them. In fact, the
fighting around Ladysmith on Monday,
October 80, must have witnessed the
Beers first introduction to lyddite, for
the common shell fired by our field bait
teries-and up till then the enemy had
not had to face any other kind of gun
are not charged with it, but with pow
| der.
All 1yddite shells are equipped with
percussion nose fuses only; hence, their
explosion takes place on impact in the
following fashion: The percussion fuse
ignites picric powder exploder, which
in turn ignites the bursting charge of
| lyddite, the defamation of the fuse and
of the two explosives inside the shell
being instantaneous. The picric pow
der exploder, we should add, is inserted
in recess left in the lyddite for that
purpose. Lyddite shell is to some ex-
tent less barbarous than shrapnel ex-
ploded by powder, for, though wide
spread, its death-dealing effects are
due more to air conclusion than to the
wounding effects of the flying frag-
ments. In other words, in the case of
a lyddite shell bursting in a group of
men, the greater number will be killed
not by the pieces of the shell, but by the
blow of the suddenly compressed air.
| Montreal Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
A Rich Coal Deposit Found.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 23.-The Ham
ilton Coal company of Bussey, has
discovered in Marion county the rich
est coal deposit ever located in Iowa.
1t has developed by numerous borings
vein of coal underlying $40 acre
tract and from 61h to Is feet thick.
The 81 holes that have been put down
find the thickness is z feet 6% inches.
A shaft has been sunk and found the
coal 91s feet thick. The company
has extensive options on surrounding
land and will at once develop the de-
post.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
van Wxcks Helping the Boers.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Peter Van
Setback, ex-president of the Holland
society, of Chicago, said that he
knows of 4S men who are going from
this city to join the Boer forces in
the field and that he expects the
movement to grow until there will
be an exodus of Dutch sympathizers
from New York and other ports to
South Africa. He said Mayor Van
Wyck, of New York, and his brother,
Justice Van Wyck, are helping the
Beers
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
FORTUNE AND A HUSBAND.
Or. LueIIa Day. who Was reported Dead
in the KIondike, Returns to Chicago
to Buald = ChlIares,s Hospital.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Dr. Luel1a Day,
who two years ago left here for the
Klondike and whose death in snow
slide was reported later, arrived at
the Auditorium hotel Thursday and
was registered by Edward Mcconnell,
also a "Klondiker'' as his wife. Mrs.
Mcconnell s'struck it rich near Daw-
son. and her husband, who had al
ready been years in the Alaskan gold
fields, owns several rich claims. Mrs.
Mcconnell declared that after a
couple of years, which she and her
husband intend to spend in travel,
she will return to Chicago and erect
a home and hospital for the treat
ment of crippled children.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
HOW to use wild Fruits.

Nearly all the fruits growing natural
" in our woods are good for something.
Wild grapes and elderberries are good
for wine. Grapes make fine jelly if
picked before they are too ripe, and
elderberries make frst-rate pie, particu-
larly if mixed with wild gooseberries, or
something else of tart flavor. Choke
cherries and black cherries make good
jelly or marmalade, though not much
of it. It is better to grow fruit in the
garden and orchard than to depend on
the fields, but the wild fruit need not be
allowed to go tc, waste in any case.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
sktttish Roxa1 Horses.

Twice lately the poor old grand duke
of Luxemborg was thrown from his car
riage, and he still suffers from the eff
fects of his last accident. The emperor
of Austria and Archduke Franz-Ferdi-
nand had narrow escape of their lives
when their horse took fright. The Ger
man emperor has constant accidents
with his carriage horses, though so far
nothing serious has happened; and al
most every week there is a paragraph
about some prince or princess who has
been thrown out of a carriage or has
had narrow escape. One of the rea-
sons of these frequent accidents is the
fact that royal horses are spirited; they
are also as rule too tightly reined and
bitted, the bearing rein often being an
absolute torture to unfortunate animals
abroad. Kept waiting sometimes for an
hour at time with their heads held up
IN this painful manner, they at last
grow FESTIVE, with the result that maj
esty or royal highness is flung out of his
carriage. Then, instead of the harness
being examined and the horses being
more humanely treated, the fault is
generally laid to the trainer.-London
Vanity Fair
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
To Keep Out Contract Labor.

Baltimore, Dec. 22.-Local immigra-
ton authorities are making desperate
efforts to keep contract laborers out
of the country and last week 80, who
had come here on the steamship
Munchen, were returned to Germany.
On the Hanover, which arrived Mon
day, were 100 men who have no money
and who are bound for Pennsylvania.
They are detained pending an inves-
ti9ation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
The President Decided It.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The presi-
dent has decided that Admiral Dewey
shall take precedence of Maj Gen.
Miles at the New Year reception.
The army has taken precedence of
the navy before but the president
holds that Dewey as admiral OUT
ranks Miles as major general.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Want Mormon Elders Extirpated.

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 22.-Mormon
elders have established a church at
which eight Mormon elders are at
work near Ridgeland. The state leg
islature has been asked by the people
of Hampton county to work for a law
to eXterpate the elders and say that
prompt legislation may save them
from having the mob violence that
some sister states have lately had in
trying to rid themselves of this sect.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Repairs win Cost a Half Million.

Washington, Dec. eat will prob
ably cost 100000 at least to repair
the Olympia at the Boston navy yard.
The board of survey has reported that
the construction work alone will cost
$350,000, and it is not doubted that
the repair of the engines and boilers
will make up the balance of the half
million. Fifteen months is the time
estimated as necessary to complete
the work
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Senator james K. jones views.

Chicago, Dec. Ex-senator James
K. Jones, chairman of the democratic
national committee, looked into party
affairs at headquarters in the Unity
building yesterday. He assured ev-
erybody that the prospects for demo-
cratic success next year are brighter
than they were in 1896. He said only
w. j. Bryan would be mentioned as
candidate for president in the con-
yeDtion
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
HiatnrIo Colleca Rnrnsd.

Akron, O., Dec. 22.-The main build
ing of Buchtel college, the largest
and most notable building in Akron,
was entirely destroyed by fire thi
evening. The total loss will not be
far from $1,000 The cornerstone Of
this college was laid in 1871. the ora
ton being delivered by Horace
CIree1ev
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28

Washington, Dec. e3,-The officials
of the house of representatives have
struck a balance on the recent deluge
of bills, showing that up to recess
the board record stood: Total bills
introduced, SOS; joint resolutions,
s5; simple resolutions, 65; grand to-
tai, 5,176 measures of all kinds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Sees the End of Indiana Gas.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 22-The
state gas inspector believes that the
gas fields of Indiana will be exhaust
ed for all except local purposes with
in four years. The 10000 square
miles of territory, he thinks, will give
supply for two years and the old
fields will last two years longer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Another Political Partv.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The Ameri-
can Political league has issued call
for national convention for the
nomination of candidates for presi
dent and vice president of the United
States, to be held in Boston, July 4,
1900. The councils of each state are
directed to appoint two delegates at
large.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Against Advertising in Sunday Papers.

National Sabbath alliance are about
to send a letter to department stores
in New York city respectfully re-
questing them not to advertise in
Sunday newspapers, and a list of es-
Establishments who do not do this will,
it is said, be posted at the Office of the
alliance.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28

at revolution in Guatemala has come
to an end. On the 18th the rebels
seized the town of Tacoma near the
Mexican boundary. The government
troops soon surrounded the place,
and captured nearly all of the insur
gents, bringing the revolution to a
sudden termination.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 22.-Gov. Gambler,
after a conference with many ply
sicians, vetoed bill passed recently
by both houses of the general as
sembly permitting and regulating the
practice in this state Of osteopathy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
bic pemand for american meats.

Chicago, Dec 22.-The demand for
canned meats in South Africa for the
use of the British army is increasing
daily, and the prediction is made that
it will continue to increase so as to
take the entire American export of
canned goods. Armour & Co. report
having shipped 100000 pounds of
canned meats in the last two weeks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Twelve majority in the Senate.

Washington, Dec. 22.-A canvass of
mine the majority by which the gold
standard bill will pass. Tt seems GER
ton that the vote will be in the pro-
portion of yeas 40, nays 81, allowing
for pairs. This is IL of an excess.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Going to the Transvaa1.

New York, Dec. 22-In the Storage
of the French liner rAquitaine.
which sailed for Havre Thursday,
there were 25 stalwart men who, it is
supposed, are going to enlist in the
Boer army. Most of the men APP
Deared TO he Holland Dutch
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Moore DON'T Want to Come Back.

Santiago de Chill, Dec. 22.-Lawyer
AlIin has arrived here to defend Fred
F. Moore, formerly assistant teller of
the National Bank of Commerce, of
Boston, who was arrested in Octi-
Der last, at Valparaiso, charged with
embezzling $4,000 from the bank.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28

Halifax, N. s., Dec. 22.-Although
enrolling for the second Canadian
contingent for the African war has
not yet begun here there are ITO
applications in thus far for places
on the Nova Scotia representation in
the continent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Tba mead GaDeraI.

Manila, Dec 22.-Gen. Lawton's body
will be removed from his late resi-
dence to the cemetery today. In ac-
cordance with Mrs. Lawton's wish,
there will be no ceremony, only 8
prayer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
Heavy snow In Central Kansas.

Newton, Kan, Dec. 23.-A six-incll
snow fell here yesterday. There was
no wind and hence no drifts. The
roads are in bad condition.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28

He-Were you ever caught beneath the
mistletoe?
She-Perhaps you had better come around
IN Christmas and see if act like one who
has had experience Chicago Times Herald
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-28
AN AWFUL DISASTER.
Several Buildings Carried into the
Sea by Rock Sliding.
LOSS OF LIFE REPORTED HEAVY.
Over Forty school-ChIIdren Drowned
while Playing Frozen River
Nearly Every Family in the
Town Suffered Loss.

Rome. Dec. ga terrible disaster
rook place yesterday afternoon at
Amalfi, the popular tourist resort
On the gulf of Salerno. About two
O'Clock an enormous rock, upon which
stood the Capuchin hotel, slid bodily
into the sea with n deafening roar and
without a moments warning, carrying
with it the hotel, the old Capuchin
monastery below, the hotel Santa
CaIerina and several villas. Many
people were buried in the debris,
which crushed four vessels to the
bottom of the sea, destroying their
crews. The mass of earth which
slipped was about $4,000 cubic yards.
The population is in state of ter
rOr, fearing fresh calamities. Troops
have arrived upon the scene and be-
gun rescue work.
1t is believed that the loss of life
is heavy, including number of monks
and the occupants of the hotel. As
yet it is impossible to ascertain the
exact number.
Over Forty Children Drowned.
Brussels. Dec. 23.-Upwards of 40
school children were drowned in an
ice accident at Frelinghcm, near the
French frontier. The children of the
district had been given holiday
with permission to play on the frozen
river Lys. When the merriment was
at full height the ice broke suddenly
and the children disappeared. y few
were rescued half dead, bat the ma
1ority were drowned. Thirty-six bod
les have been recovered but others are
still missing. The catastrophe spread
CONSERVATION throughout the town
where nearly every family suffered
loss
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
COLEBROOk, n. II.

\ new dwelling house is to he erected
on Pleasant street, on the west bank of
the Mohawk
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Burlington of
Littleton are visiting in town.
Rev and Mrs. W. T. Carter drove to
Groyeton last week.
The campneeting commences on
Monday evening.
Commencement week was full of du-
ties and social pleasures for the class of
90. Graduation Monday evening, an
Alumni meeting Tuesday =. M, and a
reception in the evening, tea with Mrs.
Albert Whittemore Wednesday. and a
concert III the evening, a ball Thursday
evening, "A ride to Diamond pond Fri
day, and tea with Miss Marietta Cross
Saturday,
\. L. Frizzell has moved his family to
Mrs. Lyman's house on South Main St.
4 young man, DIR. lIamlin, from the
hospital in TewkSbury, Mass, is board
ing with Mrs. LeGro on South Main
street
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
LUNENBURG.

Frank Cole of Seattle, Wash, is here
visiting his family and other friends.
DR., and Mrs. Darby are visiting friends
out of town.
Frank Silsby and family of Lyndon
vile visited his family here last week.
Mrs. Milo Silsby and Miss Jennie
Silsby are spending a few days in st.
Johnsbury.
The lawn party last week was well at
tended in spite of the rain and a pleas
ant social evening spent 10y all.
East Concord is to have a celebration
the coming Fourth of July.
The band was out rehearsing last Fri
day evening.
The ice cream social given by the
Mite Society of the Methodist Church
was very pleasant and enjoyed by a
large number.
Dan Cole and wife of Litteton, n. H.,
are expected here this week for a visit.
Lyman Ball of Boston is on visit to
relatives in town.
a CARD. We wish to thank all our
friends who so kindly assisted us at the
death and burial of our dear father; es-
pecially to Rev. Mr.. Winslow of White
field, and also the singers of this town,
Mr.. AND Mrs. GEO. HILL,
Gro. LANE,
GILBERT LANE,
CHARLES LANE,
FRANK LANE,
ALBERT LANE,
JOSIE LANE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
AUGUST FLOWER,

1T is surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton. ''that in my travels in all parts
of the world. for the last ten years,
have met more people having used
GREENS AUGUsT FLOWER than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipation.
find for tourists and statesmen. or for
persons filling office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist, that GREENS
AUGUsT FLOWER is a grand remedy. 1t
does not injure the system by frequent
use. and is excellent for sour stomachs
and Indigestion" Sample bottles free
at Thurston'S drug store. Sold by deal
ers in all civilized countries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs, and colds, have given
away over ten million trial bottles of
this great medicine; and have the salts
faction of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands of hopeless eases,
Asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness and all
diseases of the throat, chest and lungs
are surely cured by it. Cali on j. W.
Thurston, Druggist, and get a trial bot
tie free Regular size 30 cents and 81
Every bottle guaranteed, or price re
funded
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30

Mrs. Horace SPENCER and ellildrcl
visited in Lexington last Saturday.
Mrs. \. ID. NorcUtt returned last Sat,
urday evening from Hartford. Conn
where she has been thu past thr-- weeks
Bush Smith came h"mr Last week
from Derby where he has been stopping
the last four weeks.
Samuel Ramsay has given up his vet
Urinary practice aud gone to work for
the G. +. X.
Willie Spencer aud Miss Bertha Smith
were married at Derby Center june -.
They have commenced housekeeping at
Peter Sherman's.
b. +. Silver has taken the position of
Mine Host" once more at the Percy
House, Fred Locke having vacated last
Monday.
Joe Shonyo is very i'll. Dr. Spooner
Of Lancaster, y. H., attends him.
Fred Bailey of Schools, Me, visited
at the home Of Mrs. George Dolley over
SUNDAY.
Exercises pertaining TO Children's
Day were held at the NJ f. Church last
sunday. The house was prettily decora-
ted with grasses, ferns and ported plants,
aud fine programme was rendered to a
large and appreciative audience.
T. II. Mayo and wife of West Stew
artstown are visiting their daughters in
Coos.
Several Sir Knights with their wives
attended Field Day sports at Lancaster,
y. H., last week Tuesday.
Alvin Taylor and wife went to Cliff
ton. 7. e., last week to attend the fu-
neral of Mr.. Taylor's mother.
+. {. Atkinson has first-cass livery
stable in connection with his house.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
LETTER TO GEO. 5. ROBINSON g.
Island Pond, Vt.

Dear Sir: Your business is, when Il
house burns down, to give the owner
some money to build Il new one. 1t is
good business. Queer that the world
got on so long without it.
We paint the one that burnt down
and the new one too. What is better,
we paint the houses that don't burn
down.
You insure the houses that burn; we
insure the houses that don't. You have
the ashes and smoke all the houses are
ours.
We paint lead and zinc Devoe. We
sell the paint topainters; we don'tpaint.
Lead and oil is the old fashion paint
Devoe is zinc ground in with the lead
and linseed oil--same proportions as
used by L. S. Government: the best
paint in the world; and the cheapest.
because the work is all done by ma
chinery.
Nobody wants poor paint; There's
lots of it, though, in the world.
Yours truly,
+. w. DEvoE & Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
EAST CHARLESTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. {. Stevens of St.
JohnSbury have been visiting Mr.. Stew
ems parents, Mr.. and Mrs. h. p. Stevens.
Norman Cloud has been in New
Hampshire visiting his sister.
Irwin Wilcott has gone to Berlin to
work.
Mrs. Chester Lord of Ipswich, Mass,
has been spending several days with her
sister, Mrs. Adna Cobleigh.
Mrs. Mary Record of Cambridge,
Mass, is visiting her father, B. +. Trip
and other relatives.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
The Diet Fad.

Sensible people have learned that the
best diet is variety of wholesome food.
If the digestive apparatus is out of order
no amount of starvation diet will
regulate it, but will tend to aggravate
rather than remedy the ailment. If you
are bilious, dyspeptic, liver torpid. bow
els constipated, yellow with jaundice, or
have sick head ache, cure yourself with
Bakers Mandrake Bitters, and then eat
reasonably of wholesome food and enjoy
it. After you are cured an occasional
dose of Bakers Mandrake Bitters will
keep you we'll Price - cents per bot
tie, also in tablets same price. All drug
gists guarantee it to cure or money back.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
EAST HAVEN.

Mrs. Mary Wade is critically ill at
this writing.
Roy Howard who has a position in the
Citizens Savings Bank at st. Johnsbury
was home two days last week.
A serious accident occurred last week.
As Ernest Bunker and Mrs. II. w. Pow
ers and two children were coming down
what is known as the Hosford hill part
of the harness gave way frightening the
colt who at once began to run. Mr..
Bunker managed to keep the horse in
the road. Mrs. Powers was badly bruised
and the little girl received cut on her
face so that it was necessary to call a
physician to dress the wound. Mr.. Bunk
er and the little boy escaped unhurt.
The wagon and harness We're somewhat
broken. The horse was stopped near
Mr.. Simpsons in Burke, but was not in
Jured. 1t was narrow escape from
death as there are many rocks in that
locality.
News was received here last week of
the death of Melvin Rexford. son of Mrs.
Noah Hudson, which occurred June 18th
at his home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where
he has resided for the past eight years
He leaves to mourn his loss a mother
one brother and three sisters, besides 9
widow and one child in the west. The
sympathy of all is extended to the be
reaved family.
Still the wedding bells continue t.
ring. This time at the home of Mr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30

AT the morning service last Sunday
at the Congregational Church Rev. c.
o. GrieShaber rendered his resignation
as pastor, to take effect August /. The
usual council of dismissal is not re-
quired in this instance, Mr. Grieshaber
not having been installed in this charge.
He will locate at Shelby, Mich, few
miles from Grand Rapids.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-06-30
Lexington and South Canaan,

Miss Bertha Richardson goes this
week to the White Mountains to work
during the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abial Glines are rejoic-
ing over the advent of ten pound boy.
Otis +. Coyell has completed this foun-
dation for nice farm house which he
intends to build this season.
Our weather prophets are predicting
wet weather for the ensuing month.