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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
UPRoAR AMONG EDITORS.
Acrimonious Discussion Over the Price o.
White Paper Causes Confusion at
the National Convention.

New Orleans, March 3.-The princi-
pal occurrence of Fridays session of
the National Editorial convention was
speech by Hon. Thomas M. Patter-
son, of the Rocky Mountain News,
Denver, Col, on the subject of the
paper trust. Mr.. Patterson said q
protective tariff system had made it
possible for a few manufacturing con-
Germs to get control of the entire
white paper supply of this country.
Quite scene was caused when Editor
j. F. tanning, of the Legal News,
Norwalk. o., interrupted the speaker
to dispute his statement that woodpu1p
was protected by the tariff. Several
delegates denounced Mr.. Lanning, say
ing his methods were those of the pol
itician and in the midst of the confu-
sion the session adjourned. T. A. Daniel,
of Alameda. Cal, and Ewing Herbert,
of Hiawatha, Kan, read interesting
papers in the carly part of the ses-
sion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, @.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
s.oh. How HappxIAm.,,

Writes Mrs Archie Young, 1877 Oaks Ave-,
West Superior, Wis, that am once more
free from that terrible Neuralgia pain l had
been suffering with over five years. l am SO
thankful, and pleased to say your ''5 DROPS
is the best medicine I ever got in my life.
receivedi it last November, used it right away;
the first dose helped me. Many day I
thought I would die before my husband re-
turned from his labor. Since am free from
pain many of my friends are surprised, and
say they will send forsome of the "5DROPS''
Sample bottles will be sent to anyone on re.
ceipt of 25c. Large bottles, containing 800
son Rheumatic Cure Co., l64 E. Lake st.,
Chicapo Ill
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
R.A3A Lettera .. nav.

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, received 6,434 orders Feb. %, which IS
a monster day, but they expect to double
this number by the middle of March The
firm is having great trade in its speciaIties,
potatoes, speltz, Bromus Inermis, Rape, Big
Four Oats, Three Eared Corn and earliest
onions, cabbage, peas and bean seed this
year Early Bird Radish and Lightning Cab
bage, the earliest of this kind in the wide,
wide world, are having a tremendous sale.
The firm above mentioned is a large adver-
the story.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Man puzzle Educator.

Is Iowa as large as Maine? Which is the
Pan Handle State? What state is bounded
by four straight lines? These and many
other questions relating to the geography
of our own country answered by the map
ern Railway. It is a dissected map of the
United States printed on heavy cardboard
and the puzzle consists in putting the pieces
together so as to form a complete map. 1t
will be found interesting and instructive to
old people as well as young. 1t will be sent
to our readers sending 10 cents to F. H. Lord,
G. p. and T. A, Chicago Great Western
Railway, Chicago, ILL.,, mark envelope "Puz-
zle Department.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Primitive Emotion.

Marie Rose, aged eight years, was telling
Elsie, aged seven, about the making of the
world "And Adam was the first being
created she announced, solemnly. so
when he was asleep, the Lord took rib
out of his side and made a woman out of
it-so Adam would have friend. to play
with him."
And wasn't Adam s'prised?" asked
Elsie.
Surprised? Why he was just tickled to
DEATH" said Marie Rose, ecstatically.-N.
Y. Commercial Advertiser.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh. Ca
tarrh is well-nigh universal; almost ON
nipresent. Peruna is the only absolute
safeguard known. A cold is the begin
ming of catarrh. To prevent colds, to
cure colds, IS to cheat catarrh out of its
victims. Peruna not only cures catarrh,
but prevents it.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
No wonder They Fled.

An authority upon chemistry was lectur-
ing before a Well-known woman's club and
illustrating his remarks with experiments.
All went well until he paused a moment
and then said: Pm very sorry, but must
ask any of the ladies who use face powder
containing bismuth to leave the room during
this experiment, as the gases l am about
to set free have peculiar affinity for bis
muth and turn it purple"
Whereupon the entire audience save three
room.-St. Paul Globe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
DrIver and az. GOO Mali Bag MissInr.

New York, March 3.-Post Office in
spectors are seeking William Car7
driver of a United States mail wagoA
in Long Island city. A bag of regis
tered mail, containing thousands of
dollars-some reports saying $1,000
was stolen and looted. Carr, who
has disappeared, is believed to be the
guilty man.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
FROM Baby in the high CHAIR

to grandma in the rocker Grain-O is good for
the whole family. It is the leng-desired sub
stitute for coffee. Never upsets the nerves
or Injuries the digestion. Made from pure
and appearance of the best coffee at / the
price. 1t is genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. It makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
HOMELESS Bachelor.

''What did Mr.. Cummings say to you
last night, Clara. when he was trying to but
ton your glover"
why, he said any man who made gloves
that wouldn't button easier than mine ought
to give up the business"
''Well, dear, take my advice and don't
waste any more time in that direction. p
Stray Stories.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Thousands Going TO Join the Roers.

Brussels, March 3.-There are at
this moment no fewer than 5000
European adventures en- route to the
Transvaal to help the Beers. The
majority are Frenchmen. DR.. Leyds
assured his Belgian friends that dur
ing the course of March these aux
iliaries would increase the total Boer
force to 100000.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
The Drowning Slight.

An Atchison man has been henpecked dur
ing the greater part of his life by wife and
five daughters. Against his will he has been
obliged to take little homeopathic pills when
be would have preferred quinine, to attend
the Episcopal church when he preferred the
Baptist, and recently his women folks COM
PEELED him to be vaccinated by woman doc
tor-Atchison Globe
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Looks Dajected and Miserable.

Orange River, March 3.-Gen. Cronje
and wife passed here last night en-
route to Cape Town. He looks de-
jected and miserable and is much
grayer. He entered the refreshment
room, and taking his seat at a table,
covered his face with his hands for
few moments, as he engaged in
uraVer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Not So Snre.

At dinner in rockingham lately, royal
aeademician stated to the company the Gu
rious fact that sugar and sumac are the
only two words in English where su is pro-
n,ounced shu.,. There was much interest 4r
ling was heard from the other end of the
table: "But, are you quite sure" -Chi-
cago Chronicle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Arreated As Rebela.

Rensburg, March 3.-The greater
part of the Dutch residents at Coles
burg have been arrested as rebels.
The Beers yesterday were in full re-
treat northwards with British force
following them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Stumbled ReaohInc L.advsmIth.

London, March "a dispatch from
Gen. Butler yeas received at the war
office announcing that 20 wagonloads
of supplies are now entering Lady
smith, the first IL wagons containing
hOSDital comforts
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

All families should provide them
selves with copy of DIR. Hartman's FREQ
book entitled Winter Catarrh.'' This
book consists of seven lectures on ca
tarrh and la grippe delivered at The
Hartman Sanitarium. It contains the
latest information on the treatment OF
catarrhal diseases. Address DIR. Hart
man, Columbus, Ohio.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Paid Ten Thousand for a wife.

Kokomo, Ind, March 3.-William
Harness, wealthy farmer near here,
who few months ago offered $1O,-
600 for wife. has closed a bargain.
He is &c years old and two days ago
was married to the 16-year-old daugh-
ter of farmer near Winamac, Pulaski
county. Harness gave the girl $4,000
Just before the marriage
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Great Confiaxratlon in Australia.

Vancouver, B. c., March 3--News
has been received here of fire that
Durned over a track 80 miles wide
and 40 long, in Victoria, Australia.
Eeven persons were killed and large
numbers of horses and sheep per-
ished. The loss is about So, 0OO, 900.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
s1.ooo.oOO in 1a Yearsl

Read the story of the Million Dollar Pota.
Corn, etc, all great money makers for the
farmer, in John A. Salzer Seed Co.'s, La
Crosse, Wis, catalog. Send Zoe. postage for
same and 10 rare samples of farm seeds.
Largest Vegetable Seed Growers in the
United States. Lkl
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
GEN. Crnnia Rnnohea Cape Town.

Cape Town, March 5.-Gen. Cronje
was received by Gen. Sir Frederick
Forestier-Wall1er and representative
of Sir Alfred Miner, the governor of
Cape Colony.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
naDmark Wm Not sen Them.

Copenhagen, March Sit now APP
pears certain that the Danish govern
ment will not accept any offer from
America to acquire the Danish West
Indies, the king and premier being
opposed to the cession Of the islands.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Won Can Get Aliens FoOt-Ease FREE.

Write today to Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy,
N. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures chiiblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. It makes New or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bun
ions. All druggists and shoestores sell it. Csc.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Was It snicide9

Brakeman-The trainboy dropped dead in
the baggage car few minutes ago.
Conductor-Poor fellow! Heart trouble,
l suppose.
Il don't think 50. He had. one of his
own cigars in his mouth at the time. -
Chicago Evening News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Charged to Account Father "Yon're al
together too extravagant, sir. Now, what
did you pay for that suit you've on you?'
Son-"Oh, say, pop, you must think I'm a
chump. Detroit Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Hon. Geo. Kersten, a well

the of
Ell afflicted qh catarrh for years. Ny
located chiefly head tried remedies qOfo a0ah
applied TO seOeraf doctors. bat they
learned of the remedy Runa, through daily newspapers. After
taking the remedy for Is zeek entirely
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

The proposition of the T. NJ. Roberts Sup
ply House, Minneapolis, MINI, found else
where in this issue, should be accepted at
once, by everyone. 81 big packets of garden
seeds for few cents, and a fine knife free.
When you write them mention this paper.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
WORKING
Women

are Invited 60 write ia
HRS. PEnkkRass9 for free
advice about f1eEs' health.
HRS PEaaECbaEas IS a ENO-
kaaaAs~
Ef you have paEnfu5
periods baokaoheS or
any Of the more serious
Ills Of women write to
HRS PEnkksaErs : she has
helped Fs7EEffEfUCAeSs Your
letter wifi be SaCFedLy
cOssfiENessfkaEs
Lydia e. PEnkhans' 3
Vegetable Compound IS
KNOWN wherever the Eng-
kEsh language IS spoken
MOEEskng else can posi-
bly, be SO sure ia kelp Suf-
fessknv EvOs7seRss Nc other
medicine has helped So
ERsanys
Remember 1hES when
something else IS Sug-
gesfeas
Hrs. PEnkhaEasS 3 ad~
dress IS kyans AEasss
Her helping haEsd IS
always OEsfsfF7eEGhed ia
suffering women
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

The proper size for a lazy individual is
Chicago Daily News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Fortify Feeble Lungs Against White
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Deaf and dumb married folks should Ger
tainly be unspeakably happy. = Chicago
Daily News
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

The highest type of military invention
yet devised is the war balioon.-Eliott'
Magazine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Thirty minutes is all the time required to
dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Sold by all druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medi
cine.-Mrs. w. Pickert, Van Siclen and
Blake AYES. Brooklyn. n. Y, Oct. &c, '94.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

She latter the proposal)-''You know
papa is not rich" He (philosophically)-
ooh, well, I'd rather take his chances than
ne."-Harlem Life.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

To Cure a Cold in one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails TO cure. 25c-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Corns are about the only things that vii
cure young man of the small boot habit
Elliott's Magazine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Wee are the people-the Bushmen.-Yale
Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
The neaf PreacrfnfIor for o.

and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL TONIC. tits simply iron and Quininein
atasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SOC.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

With Lot NO "a = b
June Peas ] pkg Yellow -Danxsrs
1 pkg. TroHhy Tomato, pkg. Cnrl
King Oa5beg8 pkg. Sweet Pump
de, best steel warranted knife III
person ordering the above collect
Bees. No better sseds grown 81
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

CORPORAL RAARcH F3 PSf eE Ys-s vsIS:ssa
soc piece for 15c. postpaid. 70 W Adams Chicazo
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
kNiFk e

lat Onion, pkg. OK Heart Carrots,
Simpson Lettuces pkg. Early DCse
.. 2 skis. Early MxuneSoEa Cora Al
IS ssnf FREE ThE 7ssE kuffe IL 5ust
D nt 81 css- through this adEezttseznsz
g st 50 pzfrs thaa ear LARGE 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30

USEFUL DEVICES
WITH PATENTS.
Some Now Inventions Which are Worth
knoyinS about.

Knowing about.

apply paste to wall paper, and an auto
rnntic machine to do the work will be ap-
preciated by all who are connected with
the trade The Illustration shows ma
chine lately designed for this purpose by
Robert &. Stanley, Of Kansas City, Mo.
1t consists primarily Of a sheet iron tank,
with brackets ut the ends to support a
pair OF rollers. The lower portion Of the
tank contains the paste, in which the feed
roller Is partially Immersed the small
roller serving to press the paper tightly
against the feed roller in its revolution,
The roll of paper can be mounted on a rod
extending across the tank or laid loosely
on the slanting support. In the latter case
it rests against the feed roller and I'M
winds as the roller is revolved. To put
the apparatus in operation the end OF the
paper is passed across the paste roller
and under the small roller and as the tank
is mounted at the end of the cutting
table the paper is drawn onto the latter
and measured for cutting, as required. AT
the outer edge of the tank, and in touch
with the paper. is a brush winch serves
to smooth and remove any excess OF paste
from the paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
Explosive BURGLAR Alarm.

say goodbye; or, if 1le has not yet gan,
ed the interior. he VIII become conSinceo
that ne is safer outside. TO replace tne
ordinary burglar alarm with an elecirltiti-
l,--operated gun is the scheme which mas
entered. the mind of Henry Rohruahtz, Oh
Buffalo \. y. and it is his inVento"
which we present herewith. Inc mecN-
anisn consists OF strong coiled spring,
which rotates a train of gear-wheels- On
the main wheel :, number OF pms are
mounted in conjunction with the trigger
Of the revolver, the latter being hrmiE
seated on the base of the apparatus. 10
connect this alarm with ali parts OF
building. numerous wires are strung from
points where an attenlnt AT entry is Ike
ly to be made, With circuit cioser5 adapt
ed to be operated when a door or WINDOW
is disturbed. The current Immediately
excites the magnet and draws the trip
lever, which allows the gearing TO reVoive.
The pins on the main wheel pull the tris-
ser back and release the hammer until the
gun IS errfpty. By locating a plssh-button
in convenient reach from he bed the gun
could be fired without perceptitle move
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
OLD TT" CHURCH
AND ITS HISTORY
BuiIded in PeriIous Times It Now
Sees Peace.
ROMANCE OF FAMOUS RIDE
Francis Tbrockmorton Was to Own
Land as Faras He Could Travel
in a Days Ride From
fredericksburg.
ROMANCE OF FAMOUS RIDE

Under Tie shadow of the great blue
mountains that, piled mass upon mass.
form, pretty background to the picture
there stands in the county of RaDEEt-
hammock modest frame church. 1t DIFF
fers little in appearance rom othef
country churches There are the same
straight walls, and the roof IS peaked
and covered VITA wood shingles.
Each Sunday the old and young gather
here to nave the gospel preached 10 them
1t is a pleasant, peaceful scene, and the
mountains lend an air of grandeur and
sublimety to the picture.
Round about are fields under cultiEa-
ton and cattle Craze or, seeking the
shade of some giant tree, contehtediy
chew the cud and switch at the HES With
their tales. y festive colt. seeing NJ
companion of last year bearing the yoke
OF bondage spurns the ground with ITS
heels. rejoicing in It's freedom
THE CONCsREC;ATION.
The sermon is over and tle benedictioa
has lust been pronounced. when crowdinS
out of the door come the small boys ana
the young men, the former because taey
can't sit still longer, and the latter 10
swap jokes and to see the pretty girls
when they come out. The older folks are
not ready vet and must shake hands
and talk with each other for what seems
TO the youngsters an incredibly long tine
FINALLY they appear slowly. and, sui
talking, climb into their conveyance
and drive away Gradually the rumble
of the wheels dies away and silence
reisns over ..F' IT, CAurch-
For years this quiet scene has oeesi
i enacted with regularity varied o'lis
BY the weather. yet..in the earlier Gays
OF its history the men came 70 IAuicH
with their guns on their arms, ana were
ever on the alert for the red man lurking
in the shadow.
F. IT, Church has an interesting MS
torv and could its walls but speak a
small part OF that which mas been enact
ed within and about. then history ana
tradition would be richer
ENCIRCLEp BY ROMANCE
The very name of the editice IS encircied
nv romance, and keeps alive the memory
of a ride as daring as any man ever maze
Governor Spotswood made n grant OF
land to Francis Throckmorson, the terms
IF which were peculiar. TIE boundary
was TO be the furthest point reached by
rhroclrnorton in days ride, stasuhs
from Fredericksburg
Mounting at an early hour III tiiat CITY,
Francis Throckmorton. on good horse
set forth to ride. AS the day neared It's
end and the sun was sinking behind the
tall mountains in his front, he spurred
on. for each little way meant a rod more
of land. At last as the day ended he us
mounted and cut his initials e L, on
the bark OF a tree. This Is how the Church
gets it's name.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30

The several patterns Of pencil sharp
encr,s are ali practical To a greater or less
degree. and a knife Will also DO the Wo1h
well If in the hands oil an expert dehee
II stands 10 reason that a combination OF
rhe knife blade and point socket into one
implement viii prove valuable innova-
ton Below is pictured the new sharp
ener which is the invention Of Clarke l..
HESS, of Fernweod. Pa. 1t consists OF
tube, wtl,ich carries a coniaal-Shaped
Guide for the pencil point and plvoted
55nif., blade. 1t VIII be easily understood
Inv a glance at the illustration. which
shows tht. s=harpener at work, The thumb
of the right hand is inserted in the end
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
Can Sell Coffin Tax.

For two or three years merchants IN
Bristol, Tenn, have been compelled to see
the merchants on the Virginia side reap
the golden harvest afforded by the sale
of the deadly cigarette and could not
raise a hand for a share III the business.
Now that the anti-ciSarette law has
been declared unconstitutional. the Ten
nessee dealers have the opportunity OF
returning to the Strengthening of the
youth of the land, and ''our boys will
proba bly, not have to so away from home
to satisfy their craving for the weed
in that form which calls for the word
.untimely' in so many funeral notices.
Bristol Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30


through a hose attached to the faucet
PM the imnlement shown below is COM
plete in itself, having the scrubber, mop
and fountain of water all Combined IN
one convenient utensil. The apparatus
consists of a tube to contain the water
with an elongated slot in one race.
through which a wick or piece OF heavy
cloth is forced. The strips OF rubber
forming the mop are inserted between
two metal strips secured to the outside
of the reservoir, and the latter Is pro-
yided at one end with a screw cap,
through which the water is poured into
the interior. To use the cleaner 1t IS
first filled with water and tilted down
ward until the wick, is saturated, when
the latter is placed against the window
pane and scrubbed up and down until
the dirt is removed. Then the mop side
Is applied to drain the water of.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
silent CHRISTMAS at srnithticld.

Fear of fire in their town. where there
is no fire department, caused the munici-
pal authorities at Smithfield to. by procla-
nation, forbid dealers selling fireworks at
Christmas, except each that paid license
tax of $50. This acted like wet blanket.
and so not even q iirecracker was sold
there Christmas. The result was the dis
covery that most of the ginger. and
practically all the '.fiZz." about Christmas
is due to EunpoWder. Christmas at
Smithfeld was this year as dull as a vol
unteer fire company's parade without
music.-Portsmouth Star