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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08
CHINA NEEDS HELP.
Present Invasion May Prove a
Blessing to the Nation.
For Centuries the Common People
Have Been Robbed by Corrupt
OmciaIs-Hoyv the Empire
Is Ruled.
Ispecial Corregpondence.l

NM ANY thousands of good people,
HYll both in this country and Eu-
4 u rope, are wasting an album
dance of sympathy on the Chinese gov
eminent. Individually the Chinese
may be entitled to thoughtful consid-
Grafton, but the sooner his influence
for mischief as subject of a moribund
civilization is destroyed the better for
himself and mankind at large.
There is no reasonable doubt that
China has for more than a century
had the most corrupt government with
which any country has ever been
cursed. From the throne down to the
local tax collectors, office has been used
as means to enrich individuals at the
expense of the public; and the few
brave men who have now and then
dared to protest openly against this
universal system of spoliation were
executed without trial and in the
most cruel fashion.
The cabals and intrigues in the i'm
perial palace at Peking were followed
by crimes too dark for comprehension
by the western mind The voice of
justice was strangled by assassin or
executioner, and true patriots were ere
The imperial family-Tartars by de-
scent and disposition--was back Of all
this horrifyMg injustice and made
tools of the avaricious mobiles appoint
ed to rule the several provinces of the
empire. The advent of foreign devils
was, of course, viewed with alarm by
the fendish and fanatical Tartar Of
fceholders. They were quick to see
that European intervention would
sooner or later put an end to their
tyranny and force them'to safeguard,
in measure at least, the rights of the
common people.
The fear of the judgment to come
caused the reactionaries to organize
and support the Boxer movement. The
emperor, Kwang Hsu, an easy-going
and not overly-smart young man of 80
or thereabout, was kept carefully in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08
HOW A HEN FEEDS.
Consuming Hours in Obtain
ing a Full Meal.

Observe how the hen feeds when out
on the range. 1t is first a blade of
grass or leaf of clover, then a short
chase for a grasshopper or cricket,
says Wallaces' Farmer. She now dis
covers soft spot in the soil which
she believes worth Investigating, and
sets to work with the mining tools
which nature has given her with a
view of finding out if it is ''pay Dirt
A fuzzy weed head is in her path and
she stops to shatter down a few of
the ripened seeds. She is drawn away
from this repast by another grass
hopper, which springs down in front
of her and jumps away again just in
time to save himself from the dash
which she has made at him. In place
of the grasshopper which she didn't
get, she nips another clover leaf or
blade of grass. Thus the hen feeds
little at time and consuming hours
in obtaining a full meal. It seems
that people who see this every day
might know that throwing down
measure of she1led corn on a bare
spot is not the proper way to feed the
hens And those who do this will
receive conclusive proof that there is
something wrong with their feeding
during the time of year when the
hen has no choice of fooo, but must
live on what is given her by the
owner
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08

ing in China and governs the provinces
and tributary states of Mongolia and
Tibet.
The 'sHan-1iu," or Sacred College of
Learned Men, is an interesting body
composed of the empires best schol-
ars, and to be elected to a member
ship in it is considered a great honor.
The college controls the boards of
works, ceremony, revenue, military
and naval affairs, Office punishment,
etc. incidentally it also examines
candidates for office in their literary,
artistic and scientific atta1nments
From time immemorial the Chi
nese have been great sticklers for
ceremonial etiquette, and it is eonse-
quently no surprise to learn that the
board of ceremonies Is one of the
hardest worked departments of the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08
Rig Success with sheen.

Every little while we come across
accounts of men, who, in small
way, have made splendid money out of
sheep. One of the latest is that of an
Iowa man bought some Cotswold ewes
two years ago at So per head. He kept
them until they raised two crops of
lambs for him and sold them for $4.25
apiece. The first year their feeces av-
eraged 111s pounds, the second year IL.
One crop of lambs brought $3.50 per 100
pounds, the other $3.50. All the owner
did to fatten them was to give them
corn husks and timothy hay and let
them run in the yard where he was fat
tenEng cattle. They picked up corn
enough for themselves around the
sreuShS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08
DEVICE FOR OILING WAGONS.

shape illustrated. The pieces a, a, b
and b are joined together with one
half-inch bolts, as shown by the dot
ted lines. The piece, c, is 4 by 4-inch
and 5h feet, on which the wagon
axle rests when the jack is in use.
The spikes, c c, prevent the axle from
slipping. - chain is hooked to piece
and fastened to lever to hold lever
when in use. A one-half-inch bolt is
used through a, and G. Another
bolt is placed through the joining
ends of and eugene Fels-ng, in
Farm and Home.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08

erned by a mandarin with the title
of s'Swuin-Fa,' or viceroy. This Off
cial is despot in his district, and
possesses the sole right of approach
ing the throne on any matter connect
ed with his province. The life and
death of those under him are in his
hands, and he is commander-in-chief
of the local troops. AS a sort of set
off to these immense powers his ten
ure of office is very insecure, and he
is liable to be removed on the most
trivial pretext, such as the outbreak
of riot or rebellion in his province.
Suspension, moreover, is usually fol-
lowed by his death at the hands of
the eNecutioner.
Under the mandarins is a horde of
minor officials, such as local superin-
tendents of taxes, provincial judges of
the criminal court and educational ex-
aminers. Each of the provinces is
split up into several large divisions,
which are in their turn divided and
subdivided almost to infinlty. Each
little department has its little Off
Gals, and even the smallest among
them must pay a tribute to his supe-
rior.
The common people have no rights
whatever. They are permitted to work
so that they can pay taxes. In order
to keep their places the local officials
rob the day laborers and bribe the
district authorities. The district au-
thorities rob the merchants and
bride the provincial officials. The
latter eXtort money from the land
owners and hand over part of the
spoils to the mandarins. And that
dignitary EFFORTS contributions from
everybody in sight and sends fair
percentage to Picking to propitiate
the imperial authority there.
In many sections of China highway
robbery is countenanced by the au-
thorities. The police are given tip
not to catch members of certain
gangs of highwaymen, and an officer
who neglects to take such a hint
finds himself without job. High
waymen not so protected are treated
with incredible cruelty-surely
pointed lesson that it is unwise to en-
gage in robbery without dividing the
spoils with the so-called guardians of
the peace"
Nothing but political earthquake
can correct the abuses SO family out
lined here; and certainly no one who
has the true interests of the Chinese
at heart would argue against the in
PRODUCTION of reforms. Should the
present occupation of Peking by the
troops of Europe and America lead to
a reorganization of affairs in China,
the Boxer massaeres, terrible as they
were, would prove blessing to civ
ilization, not too dearly bought with
the blood of scores of noble men and
women. q. w. wEIPPIERT.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08
/ Texaa woman,s Inventien.

Harriet r. Fenaey. of Dallas, Tex.
has invented what horsemen all the
world over have long sought nailless
horseshoe. According to the Scientific
American a tread-plateis employed, pro-
vided with a superposed hood, both BIZ
sected at their front. The tread sections
are hinged together. Upon the tread
plate a wear plate, comprising two side
plates and toe-plate, is secured. The
hood is fitted on the exterior of the an
imal's hoof so that the tread plate is
drawn against the bottom when the
hood is in place. All injury is avoided
&c an animal thus shod.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08

''Han-Iiu.'' The board of ceremonies
is subdivided into a committee of
etiquette, which regulates all affairs
concerning marriages, funerals and
public celebrations; committee on
mutual intercourse, which has charge
of the reception of illustrious
strangers; chamber for the manage
ment of festivities and imperial func-
tions, and committee on music and
the drama.
An additional body-and one, too,
that yields almost autocratic power
lis the ''Tu-char-Yuen,' or the board
of censors. Its special duty is to
scrutinize the works OF the mandarins
throughout the empire, and its word
is almost law.
Each province in the empire is. in
addition to these national bodies, gov
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08

Bees prefer to build a long deep
comb. They build downward in pref
sxenee to sidewiss.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08
AN INSECT BREEDER.

layer of two or three inches manure,
then a layer of earth or rich loan,
and next layer of mill sweepings,
shorts or bran, each layer the same
thickness. Repeat until the rack is
filed. Grubs and worms will breed
in abundance, and, seeking the edge
of the rack, will become the prey of
the fow1s.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08
SIMPLE WAGON JACK.
1t Is Easily Made at Home and Fa-
ciIitates the OIIing and Clean
ing of Vehicles.

The pieces, a, are CT 2 by 4-inch
stuff % inches long and sawed so that
piece G, which is 2 by 4-inch, has
room enough to go between them
and is inserted in the end of C. The
two pieces, b b, are also of by 4-inch
size, II inches long and sawed in the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-11-08
AN INSECT BREEDER.
ems Have to Be Kept Constant
~ in Small Quarters.

Here is a grub and worm-breeder
for chickens in small quarters. Build
a rack four feet square, as in illustra-
ton, the sides being made of narrow
Stats nailed to the frame, six or eight
inches apart. In this frame place a
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-11-15
VICTORY FOR REPUBLICANS.

The battle is oyer and the re-
publica2s are again victorious.
Mckinley is reelected and for
four years more will guide the
affairs of the nation. The people
in their wisdom have seen fit to
indorse his administration, it's
Philippine policy, its attitude to-
ward Porto Rico and the trusts,
and nothing remains for the
minority but to gracefully submit.
The democrats, under the lead
ership of William J. Bryan, put
up gallant fight and made
breechers in many republican
stronghold, but the odds against
them we're too great to permit
them to win. Behind the republi-
cans were all the forces of the ad.
ministration, the power and wealth
of the great trusts, whereas on the
other side the common people
were the only reliance. The re-
publicans had at their command
unlimited means. Millions of
dollars flowed into their campaign
fund and into every state where
disaster threatened them they turn
ed a golden stream. It is hard to
resist the power of money. It
will buy elections or most
anything else. It defeated
Bryan and gave Mckinley another
term in the presidency. The deed
is done and bewailing the fact will
do no COED. The friends of Mr..
Bryan regret his defeat but they
wish none the less for the welfare
of the government during the
next four years and will be rejoic-
ed if under Mckinley the country
prospers in a way that will do the
common people good May his
second administration be more in
their interests than has been his
frst.-Grand Forks Plaindealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-11-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

% County oF 9t5 Of cavaiier 'A ss In County Court.
Before Honorable q. E. Dorval Judge.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Philip S,
Foshay Deceased.-.Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Mrs
Clara Foshay, administratrix of the estate of
in the County of Cavalier, and State Of North
Dakata, deceased, to the creditors of, and all
persons having claims against said deceased,
within four months after the first publication
of this notice, to said Administrative, at the
office of Dickson & Dickson, her attorneys, in
Dated October 25th, A. b. 1860 'i'ei county,
Mrs. Clara Foshay, Administrators
First publication on the lst, day of Novem-
ber, A. D. 1900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-11-15
Among Our Exchanges

Rev. w. @. Miller of the Methodist
church at Jamestown, has resigned and
will open brokers' office in Minneapolis
Fargo Argus.
A drunken man was robbed of his
watch at Osnabrock the other day.
Evidence that the prohibition law is
failure, or that the law against stealing
watches is failure, which,-Grand
Forks Herald.
***
The Moon, in behalf of the republicans
OF Cavalier county, wishes to return
thanks to Hon. H. D. ALERT of Langdon
for the trouble he took in order to drive
up the line and tell the Linden town.
ship people how to vote. They would
never have known how if it hadn't been
for Herman-and If you don't believe it
read the returns.-Hannah Moon.
*.*
The experiments made with fax straw
at the Milton Roller Mills have proven
that the baled flax straw would make
an excellent fuel. The straw is in
convenient too loose as it comes from the
machine, but If baled would be about as
convenient for burning as either wood
or coal. It is believed that the mills
will use flax almost exclusively for fuel
hereafter-Milton Globe.
*x*
Under the nom de guerre of "the Hon.
William Edwards" the Sheldon Progress
recognizesits old friend, the Rev. Willy
Edwards, of Abercrom bic, who is said
m, hav ~
republican cause along the Canadian
border. Edwards and Sizer-who bit
the Montana alr-were the only North
Dakota representatives Of the pulpit on
the stump this fall, The Progress had a
deep laid plot to get them to do the
Kilkenny cat act in Sheldon early in the
campaign and leave the preachers out of
politics altogether, but unfortunately it
was not successful.
*%*
The rules under which the football
play for the Phely's cup is to be made
for the state championship this year,
bars men vino have played on any Of the
teams five years. This will prevent the
state university team from playing the
great Flanagan. While Fiannigan is
undoubtedly star, his absence will not
by any means break up the q team, as
it is claimed there is sub for full back
that is developing rapidly and will make
another Flanagan. With the latter in
the game the indications are that the
two Dakota teams are about equally
matched. Wlthshim out the chances are
favorable to an Agricultural College
victory Fargo Forum.
*x*
What has the state enforcement league
and the radical prohibition element to
| expect from the state ticket elected last
Tuesday? II strong movement should
be made to nulify the prohibition law
and pass q resubmission bill, could the
fanatical temperance element blame
anyone but themselves? They dem and.
ed Of Major White q pledge that he
would veto any legislation affecting the
present law or providing for resubmis.
sion. They got no pledge, and then they
worked their best to throw the election
70 the candidate Of the opposition, whose
chief supporters were people who believe
in the open saloon. The bisotry and nm
reasoning frnaticism exhibited n this
Campaign BY the enforcement league
would bring about retaliation in many
instances and II the party and people
who have been attacked should retaliate
Who can blame thsm2 Valley City
Times Record. &
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-11-15
Advertised Letter List.

The following list of uncalled for let.
tors have been received at the Langdon
post Office during the week ending
November Is, 1900.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-12-21
Saw Death Near.

cit often made my heart ache"
writes L. @. Overstreet, of Elgin,
Tenn, "to hear my wife cough un-
til it seemed her weak and sore lungs
would collapse. Good doctors said
she was SO far gone with consump-
ton that no medicine or earthly
help could save her, but a friend
recommended DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and persistent use of this ex-
cellent medicine saved her life"
It's absolutely guaranteed for
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma
and all Throat and Lung diseases.
soc and $I.OO at w. J. Cox. Trial
bottles free.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-12-21

Mr.. s. J. Whitaker, aged 50
years, died Of heart failure at Bell
buckle Saturday. Deceased was one
of the most prominent business men
of Bellbuckle, and for the past
twenty-five years had been large
dealer in stock and grain. Mr.,
Whitaker was the father of Mrs. f.
IS. Luther, of Bolivar. Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther attended the funeral.
News was received here the
first of the week of the death of
Mr. Beecher Adams. Mr.. Adams
was for many years prominent
merchant in Bolivar, moving from
here TO HoustonvilIe, Ky, i'll the
early SOS, where he was engaged in
farming. He leaves large family
of children and grand children and
numerous friends and acquaintance
who will miss him.
Mr.. o. G. Lockman and Miss
Laura Hornsby were united in mar
riage Sunday, Dec. 10th, at the res
idence of the brides father, DR.. [.
H. Hornsby, in Gainesville. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Pickens, pastor of the Metho-
dist Church. in the presence of a
large number of friends. After the
ceremony, the happy couple left for
McNairy county to visit relatives.
Mr.. John Wesley McKinnie,
having successfully passed the ex
animation, has recently been pro-
noted from fireman to engineer and
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-12-21

Mr.. w. III. McGuire's family
will remove to Whiteville in the
near future.
Mills. Hazelgrove was elected
Justice of the Peace in the 9th dis
trict Tuesday.
Miss Blanche Wood will spend
the holidays with Bolivar friends
and relatives.
FOR SALE-Two second hand
Wilson heaters, cheap. Apply to
Mrs. Ella Fleet.
Esquire G. B. Jester, of the
18th district, was in the city Mon
day on business.
We are glad to see Mr.. J. d.
Swinebroad out again after a severe
attack of erysipelas.
Miss Mary McNeal, who has
been spending several weeks in ST.
Louis, has returned.
Little Inez Hudson fell from a
''see saw" last week and broke the
bones in her right forearm.
Mr.. Council Martin, a highly
respected citizen of the Salisbury
neighborhOod, died Tuesday night.
-Messrs. Bergher and Oscar Pr
tie left Tuesday morning to seek
fame and fortune in the "Lone Star
State"
st. Katharine's School has been
added to the Progress Telephone
Company's list of patrons. Mum
Der 60.
Misses Sadie Durrett and Jen-
ME Hardaway expect to leave for
Memphis this evening to spend the
holidays.
An interesting letter from ouI
Whiteville correspondent was re
ceived too late for publication this
week.
MIR. and Mrs. Jerome Hill,
Messrs. Ike Kahn and Austin Mil
Ter, of Memphis, wished Bolivar
this week.
-"Heavenly Twins" at Public
School Building tonight Friday.
Home talent. Proceeds for benefit
of school library.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-12-21
LOCAL.

As an auctioneer, John Foote
is without superior.
Miss Maude Pirtle, of Toone,
spent Monday in town.
Harry Taylor, of Memphis, is
here to spend the holidays.
Mrs. Joseph Frazier, of Water
Valley, is visiting in Bolivar.
Hon. A. J. Coates and son,
jim, visited Memphis this week.
Miss Monte Ammons, of Jack
son, visited Bolivar relatives recent
ly.
Gen. Nicely was up town Tues
day and honored our Office with a
visit.
Our genial friend, r. L. Light
fort, was in Memphis the first of
week.
Mrs. Henry Lake, of Memphis,
visited in Bolivar the first of the
week.
Mr.. w. NJ. Matthews, of Mid
dleburg, was here Wednesday on
business.
MIR. George F. Casselberry and
little son, Willie, were II the city
Saturday.
-Messrs. George and John IL.
Bradford, of Toone, were over
Wednesday.
Masters Victor and CARLYLE
Nuckolls, of Toone. spent Saturday
in Bolivar.
The residence of &. a. Miller
was sold yesterday at public outcry
for So, 600. 1t was announced that
Mrs. Miller was the purchaser.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-12-21

years he was constable of his dis
trict, and made a most efficient of
ticer. He had many noble traits of
character, was popular and held in
high esteem by a large circle of
friends, who extend sympathy to
his bereaved widow.
Santa Clause will take posses
sion of the Presbyterian Church,
where there will be a house built
just for him, on Monday, December
oath, at Z pm, and hopes to meet
the children. All are invited to
send presents to be distributed. A
committee will be there all day to
receive them. d2l
The stereopticon views Of Je-
rusalem and the Temple and the
lecture by DR.. Heagle at the Pub
lie School building Friday evening,
was a source of instruction as we'll
as pleasure to all who heard him.
The proceeds amounted to about
$4,000, a per cent. Of which was
given TO the Baptist Church.
AT a meeting of Bolivar Lodge
No. COS, F. and A. NJ, held Tues
day night, the following officers
were elected to serve for the ensu-
ing term: j. Ii. Doyle, w. NJ. j.
V. Curtin, S. W.; H. E. Carter, J..
W.; G. L. Ingram, Sec'y; DR.. r.
w. Tate, Treasurer; J E Mashburn,
S. D.; julius Crawford, j D. ; John
Warren, Tyler.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-12-21

-Messrs. Calvin and James w.
Jones, of Hickory Valley, attended
the McNeal sale Wednesday and
purchased some valuable lands.
The Illinois Central Railroad
will sell tickets at reduced rates for
the holidays. For information, con-
suit the local agent, Mr.. House.
Mr.. Jasper Shelton, of Pine
Top, returned Tuesday from a visit
of two weeks to his son, Mr.. w. S.
Shelton, of Star, Indian Territory.
-Messrs. G. P. Smith, of Mem
phis, and Thomas r. Smith, of Dali
las, Texas, were in the city Wednes-
day and paid our office a pleasant
visit.
Mrs. G. ii. Newbern and chill
dren and Mrs. Armistead, of Con
way, Ark, are expected today to
spend Christmas with Bolivar rela-
tives.
Preaching at the Presbyterian
Church Sunday. Subject for morn
ing service, "God is Love;" at
night, progress by Oblivion of the
Past"
We are glad to learn that Mr..
J. NJ. NuckolIs, of the l4th district,
who accidentally shot himself sew
eral weeks ago, has almost entirely
recovered from the wound.
LOST-On Monday afternoon be-
tween Bolivar and Shandy, black
fur cape, trimmed with marten. A
reward of $500 will be paid for its
delivery to Mrs. James Fentress at
Shandy.
Remember the entertainment
at the Public School Building to-
night Friday The price of ad.
mission is modest, the proceeds will
be devoted to a good cause, and all
who attend will be entertained.
The McNeal sale attracted quite
crowd to Bolivar Wednesday.
The total proceeds of the sale,
we understand, amounted to some
where in the neighborhood of $685..
900. The residence was bought by
Mrs. Irene Hill for $6,O05.
MIR. Thomas Kellar and Miss
Jennie Belle Walton were united in
marriage, Wednesday, Dec. 18th,
at the residence of Mr.. Sam Smith,
four miles southwest of Bolivar.
Esquire D. J. Campbell oficiated.
Mr.. r. S. Carter was elected Jus
tice Of the Peace in the 8th district
Tuesday. Mr.. Carter is thoroughly
familiar with the duties of the Office,
having served in that capacity fol
90 years. He will be a valuable
addition to the court.
Mr.. r. L. Barham died at hi:
home in Toone Wednesday morn
ing. His remains were buried al
the Cooper graveyard, in the 15tf
district. Deceased was about Al
years of age. For a number o