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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
a Trap OF Her own settinr.

We have all met people whose pride in
their possessions is so great that they can see.
no charms in those of Others a young bota-
mist was showing party of ladies and gen
tIemen through a conservatory of some of
the choicest plants: Among the visitors was,
would-be young-looking, middle-aged lady
who at every description volunteered the
statement that the plants and flowers she.
had at home were quite the equal of any.
thing here or indeed anywhere
she was heard to exclaim:
''Well, this is nothing extraordinary. I
have cactus at home that is still larger. I
planted and reared it myself"
Reared it yourself?' the professor
gently observed. 'How remarkabie! This
specimen, is GO years old, and if yours is still
larger"
The lady did not stay to hear any more,
but executed a strategic movement to the
rear.-Philadelphia Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Philippine Postal Service.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Beginning
April 1, the Philippine postal service
will be placed upon an improved foot
ing, as in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Heretofore the Philippine service has
been under the supervision of the
postmaster at San Francisco. Wien
the new order goes into effect money
orders can be drawn upon points in
the islands and registered letters sent
between post Offices there. Instead
of making returns through the San
Francisco office, auditors at Manila
will be in charge and returns made
directly to the post Office department.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Broken OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The brilliant young preacher when
he makes his parochial calls endeavors
to cultivate an acquaintance with the
development of the younger minds,
thus after fashion keeping tab upon
his Sunday school teachers.
While he was waiting in the draw
ing room of Cass avenue residence
for the appearance of E1sie's mamma,
ne was entertained by the little
daughter herself He began review
of the church lessons that had been
given to a little maid of five Can
you tel me, Elsie, how many COM
mandments there are?'' Eyes, sir;
seven or eight 'Oh, no, dear; there
are ten" Eyes, I know there used
to be, but [ heard papa tell mamma
yesterday that you had broken two
or three of them at least, and that
would leave only seven or eight, you
know. Detroit Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Funds Raised for the Boer Hospital.

Buffalo. n. Y, Jan. ga pro-Boer
meeting was held at the Lyceum thea
ter last night. The building was
packed and thousands were outside
clamoring for admission when the
doors were ordered closed. a sub
scription of over $500 in aid of the
Boer hospital corps was taken. Reso-
lutions were adopted rendering sym
pathy to the Beers, congratulating
them on the magnificent defense they
have put forth and wishing them God
speed in their struggle and success in
it's final outcome. Copies of the reso-
buttons adopted are to be forwarded tic
the president and his cabinet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
The Alaskan Gold Fields.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Vice Corsul
Morrison, at Dawson City. reports to
the state department that the exc.re-
ment caused by Representatives of the
phenomenal richness of the Cape
Nome gold fields has not by any
means abated. Many miners will at
tempt to make the trip out of he
Klondike this winter down the river,
which, the consul says, seems a fool
hardy undertaking. While Dawson
has lost in popularity during the past
summer, it has gained in wealth, and
much money has been spent in MAX
ing it thriving town.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
AGITArING THE FILIPINos.
Question of the Future of FrIars Almost
OverShadows That OF the InsurrectiOn
working for Cancellation

Manila, Jan. 20.-The insurgents
are apparently attempting to return
to Laguna province in considerable
force under command of Gen. MaIbar.
Small bands are concentrating east
and west of Santo Tomas and attack
supply trains which have been sent
along the road. Hereafter the sup
plies will be shipped from Manila to
Batangas province. Nine Americans
are believed to be prisoners in Tay-
abas province. The merchants here.
are taking the fullest advantage of the
opening of the ports. No news has
been received from large number of
the hemp plantations for year, and
in some cases their owners have not
seen them in that time.
Prominent merchants and leaders
from the south visited Gen. Otis some
months ago and discussed with him
the future of the friars. They said
that if Gen. Otis would shut his eyes
the difficulty would be quickly
ended, meaning that the friars would
be expelled or murdered. Gen. Otis
condemned the proposition, and eau
toned the deputation that justice
would be impartially administered.
Luzon is only one of the many is
lands deeply interested in the subject.
While the necessity of meeting the
issue is recognized, every effort is be-
ing made to conciliate the people I'M
til the instruction is completely sup
pressed. Religious excitement re-
mains as one of the few incentives ca
pable of provoking resistance to the
Americans, and it would be an easy
weapon in the hands of INSCRIPTIONS
leaders and the Hong Kong junta.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Business First.

Pussy Man Churrying into a news
paper of1ce)-Tve lost my spectacles
somewhere, and [ want to advertise
for them, but I can't see to write
without them, you know.
Advertising Clerk Oikely to be gen
eral manager some day)-I will write
that ad. for you, sir. Any marks on
them?
Eyes, yes. Gold-rimmed, lenses diff
ferent focus, and letters L. o. c. on
inside. Insert it three tines
Eyes, sir. Eighteen shillings, if
you please.
''Here it is.''
Thanks, It gives me, sir great
pleasure to inform you, sir, that your
spectacles are on the top of your
head
my stars! So they are. Why didn't
you say SO before?''
Business before pleasure, you
know. Tit-Bits.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
ESCAPED CONVICT CAPTURED.
The Accused Murderer of JaiIer Henry at
West Plains, Mo, Caught at Mann
moth Springs, Ark.

West Plains, Mo-, Jan. 22.-Benja-
min Richardson, the accused murderer
of Jailer Henry, who has been at large
since last Tuesday morning, was cap
tured Saturday night at Mammoth
Springs, Ark. He went to house in
the edge of town begging food. 1t
was the home of Mayor Elder. Rich
ardson was invited in and when he
had taken his seat was ordered to
throw up his hands by Elder, who COW
cred him with gun. Richardson sur
rendered without resistance. He con-
fessed to overpowering the jailer, but
says that Henry in falling down a
stairway received the injury that
caused his death. The story is not be-
ieved here.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Fire at Barnum s. Bailey,s place.

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 2o.-Fire at
the Barnum & Bailey winter quarters
last night destroyed one of the large
car barns containing eleven cars and
also the quarters of the Italian Ia
borers on the railroad improvements
nearby, causing loss estimated, all
told, of $4,000. Among the cars de-
stroyed were two sleepers, the Buffalo
Bill show buffet car and Mr.. Bailey's
private car, formerly used by the late
p. T. Barnum
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
The Dangerous Rays.

During practice with the electric
searchlight at North Shields the il
Eliminating rays frequently fell on the
shop window of butcher. The
tradesman was asked one night how
he liked it. '.Aa diyvent care" said
he, 'sse lang as the leet keeps on the
signboard. 'caas it's a good advertise
ment. But when the beggar leets up
the things in the windy, Aa's afeared
the customers can see aal1 the bread
in the sausages!'-Chicago Times
Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
To Utilize the SUMS Heat.

DR.. William Calver, scientist of
Washington, who claims to have dis
covered a method of utilizing the heat
of the sun as a substitute for fuel and
power, has a laboratory on the out
skirts of Washington and is the in
ventor of number of devices that
have been patented. Under his pro-
cess of heat generation he can melt
iron and steel as if they were ice and
obtain a heat of several thousand de-
grees Fahrenheit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
A New Method,

The public schools of certain New Eng
land city have recently taken to an exact
ing form of art. The pupils are placed be-
fore model and told to sketch as they see-
One day little girl was seated on a chair on
the platform, and her classmates were given
the usual order. The results varied. Some
of the drawings looked like "a human being
in state of repose, Others like wooden dolls.
n0 ur e sgandng in on to o & and
Mary" said the discouraged teacher,
didn't [ say: Draw Amelia as you saw
her?' "
''Yes'm''
We'll, is she standing in front of the
chair?'
Nom. She's sitting in it,
''Fhen why didn't you draw her sittipg?''
Tears came into the child's eyes. She was
misunderstood.
But 1 hadn't got to it, she said. 81 was
just going to bend her down when you rang
the bell. Youth Companion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
no Initiate Chinese Ma.ons.

Gong Hoar, grand master of the
Chinese Masons in the United States,
has gone to New York from Balti-
more, to make Masons of IS Cinnamon
The ceremonies will take place at the
Chinese Masonic lodge in Pen street.
There are 10000 Chinese Masons in
the United States, says Gong Hoar,
and 500 in New York, out of total
Chinese population of 1000. Gong
Hoar is a thirty-third degree Mason,
the only one of his race in the United
States
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
This Is a C3eoreIa Product.

A new religion has been invented
An Rocllmart, Ga, by a Mrs. Roberts,
one of the tenets of which consists in
offering animal sacrifices. Mrs. Rob-
erts is high priestess and she now has
IS followers. She was formerly a
member of the Baptist church for
80 years. Converts to the new faith
are made by force and fear,'' and the
community is being terrorized. One
of the beliefs of the faithful is that
all who ride bicycles will be damned.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25

st. Louis, Jan. GA. J. Vanlanding-
ham, commissioner of the ST. Louis
Traffic bureau, died at his residence
on Washington boulevard at $3.50
o'clock last night of pneumonia. He
has been in bad health for several
weeks, ever since his return from a
trip to Washington, where he caught
a severe cold. Mr.. Van1andingham has
been commissioner of the ST. Louis
Traffic bureau for several years, COM
iEg here from Kansas City, where he
held similar position. He was we'll
known to railroad men all over the
tt country.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Would Open Up More Land.

The senate committee on public
lands decided to report favorably the
bill providing for free homesteads on
public lands for actual and bona fide
settlers. This bill, if it becomes a
law, will open up all the reservations
of the United States, except military
reservations, to settlement and entry
by persons desiring to make homes
upon them and cultivate the land.
The allotment to each person will be
$50 acres
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
The Rockereller of Cauada.

Lord Strathcona's assumption of
the cost of the equipment and trans
portation from the northwest prov
inces to South Africa of regiment
of 400 mounted men is equal to vol
untary contribution to the English
war chest of $1,OOO,OoO. Lord Strath-
coma, who is better known on this
side of the water as Sir Donald a.
Smith, is the most eminent person
age that Canada can boast of during
the present century, and his bene-
factions have been on the order of a
Rockefeller.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Rlggest Demand for Gins.

The State Charities Aid association
of New York reports that the demand
for girl babies for purposes of adop-
ton is greater than the supply, while
boys are a drug on the market. Much
of the demand for girls is for those
over ten years of age, but the report
does not raise the question as to
whether the "adoptions'' are not fire.
quently of servants rather than
DAUGHTERS
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
a NIisleadtne Apoloev.

''When you eat, be careful to leave
off hungry" is advice often given at
the dinner table, but seldom received
in an obedient spirit.
The caution was repeated not long
since to young man of vigorous ap-
petite.
'.Pshaw,'' said he, ''you nigh as
well tell me to wash my face and be
careful to leave off dirty Youths
Companion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
May Get Some Help.

In their contemplated overthrow of
the French republic the royalists say
they will wait until after the Paris
exposition. By that time they may
hope to get considerable help from
persons who were Disguised with the
show
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
One Exception Noted.

Throughout the history of the gov
eminent it has been claimed that the
sons of presidents rarely amount to
anything. Contrary to this theory,
Robert T. Lincoln seems to be ''pick-
ing up right along. He is already
several times a millionaire.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
wild story About Otis.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 2O.-J. P. Mol
era, who arrived from Manila, tells
of an attempt on the life of Gen. Otis.
He said that Gen. Otis once appeared
on the firing line and shot from one
of the American soldiers whizzed I'M
comfortably close to his head. No
one could learn who fired the shot.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Troy Street Car Men Strike.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 22.-An the
street cars in Troy were tied up yes
terday as a result of the strike of 365
motormen and conductors of the
United Traction company. The men
demand 20 cents an hour and ten
hour work day. The company oper-
ate lines in five cities, including AL
bany, but the other men refused to
touch a car.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Preachers Nrust Pax tbe Goat.

Toledo, O., Jan. 2o.-The jury in the
case of the Toledo Pastors union
prosecution of the wicked London"
company for giving theatrical per-
formances on Sunday, returned YER
dict of not guilty and the costs were
all assessed against the prosecution,
about $780,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
FIRE at a Lnmber Plant.

Lafayette, Ind, Jan. 22.-The build
ings, machinery and manufactured
lumber of the Taylor Lumber com
pany were totally destroyed by fire
yesterday morning. Loss, S47, 600; in
surance, $57 900, which covers the en-
tire plant. The lumber yard was
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Diverse Suit of Peter Sells.

Columbus, o., Jan. pa huge bun
die of dispositions has been filed with
the county clerk in the divorce suit
of Peter Sells, the millionaire circus
proprietor. They contain some sur
prising testimony against Mrs. Mary
Sells, the beautiful wife of the we'll
known Snowman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Some Missionary Statistics.

The missionary societies of all
Christian lands employ 1864 men
missionaries, 6,282 women mission
aries and 61,S97 native workers. There
are 1855, 124 communicates in heather
lands, 6S5,849 pupils in the mission
schools, and the amount expended by
these societies during last year was
B15. 6O.6o3.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
DR.. Pearce WIN Paw the Blu.

DR.. John McCracllen Pearce has had
plans drawn for church edifice which
is to be shortly erected in Manila and
which will be the first Protestant
church in that city. The cost, which
viii be personally betrayed by DR..
Pearce, is estimated at $15O,OOO. The
church will be undenominational and
non-sectarian
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Two Western Appointments.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-The presi-
dent Friday sent the following nomi-
nations to the senate: Thomas B.
Hildebrand. of Abba, Ia, to be re-
ceiver of public moneys at Rampant
City, Alaska; Daniel III. Wheeler, of
Omaha, to be supervisor of the twelfth
census for the Second district of Ne
Iar.aSIra
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25

A man is said to have been elected
to state office in Pennsylvania and
TO have served acceptably, who could
not write his name. He was intelli-
gent and of sound business judgment.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Very Moist.

Jaggles.-What does Suburbs do
with that cellar of his?
Waggles.-Keeps ducks in summer
and uses it for skating rink in win
tern. Y. World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
just Like n Razor.

The other day man walked up to the
cashiers desk in a large stockbroking con-
cern and asked for pen to indorse note.
To his disgust, the pen sputtered, blotting
his signature, and he threw it aside with the
popular exclamation:
Hair on it."
''No wonder" one of the bystanders re-
marked, when it is shaving notes all day..
Chicago Chronicle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Cost Fortx M,1l,on polIars.

Vienna's great municipal street rail-
way system is now in perfect rum
ming order. 1t cost $4G,0oo,0OO and
1T is estimated that - will pay for
itself in ten years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Sim work for missionaries.

Missionaries in Africa report hor-
rible massacres in the Congo Free
State, IA villages having been de-
stroyed. Several of the victims were
eaten by cannibals.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
The Enect of weyIerIsm.

Cuba's census is reported to foot up
100000, a drop of 100000 from the
last Spanish enumeration. The eff
feet of Weylerism on the island was
not exaggerated.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25

It isn't so easy to collect as to recollect
what men owe you.-Chicago Dispatch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25

New Wife-'I wish to get some butter,
please" Dealer-"Roll butter, ma amp
New Wife-"No! We wish to eat it on bis
cuits.'-N. o. Times Democrat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25

Calling terms-telephone rates.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-25
Gen. French,s Position Unchanged.

Lourenzo Marques, Jan. ga dis
patch from Gaberones, undated, says:
Col. Plumer has worked down this far
toward Mafeking with three armored
trains and relieving force. The
bridge is being rebuilt so that he may
proceed
The oasis., 1900-06-09

THE OASIS is credibly informed that no little violation of the game law has prevailed this season throughout Santa Cruz county. Since Juue Ist the season for kill ling doves has been open, but dur ing several weeks of the closed season many were slaughtered. And now other game, under pro- lection of the game law, is being killed. Being the nesting season the death of the birds is of more consequence than is usually con- sidered, for it means death also to the nestlings. Several sportsmen who believe ill enforcement of the law have been discussing the mat ter and should one of them flash up" commission as game warden and proceed to arrest under the game law. to an increase of the school fund by fines collected, no one need be surprised.
The oasis., 1900-06-09

THE first election of the year occurred in Oregon Monday and the republican ticket was elected over the combined opposition by a majority of about eight thousand. Both the republican congressman were elected and the legislature is republican. As a pointer toward public sentiment upon the issues of the campaign the Oregon result is significant. All anti-administra- ton influences were fused to place the state in an attitude of opposi ton, and the effort failed. Good for Oregon.
The oasis., 1900-06-09

party to Kingman, much more out of the way place. As a mat ter for evening up the conveniences and inconvenience of attending conventions Phoenix strikes bal adce for all parts of the territory which makes it the most eligible plac(, and conventions held there always show more delegates and fewer proxies than at any other place in the territory.
The oasis., 1900-06-09
IT IS universally agreed that the

IT IS universally agreed that the territorial prison at Yuma IS not fitted for the purpose, is inconve- ment in location and inconvenient also in internal arrangements and external conditions. Moreover it is not self supporting. It is the duty of the territory to move for something better, and the next legislature should take the matter in hand and provide a proper structure and system of manage ment which is rational and human.
The oasis., 1900-06-09

THE Gazette says "There are six or eight would.be democratic governors in Phoenix who will keep the party in turmoil and strife for the next two years" That is just what is the matter all over the territory, in both parties. Every thing is done with the federal offices iu view.
The oasis., 1900-06-09

A COLLEGE in California has inst held commencement exercises, and graduated class ofone. And ike hen with a single chick it made as much fuss over that one as over an entire brood.
The oasis., 1900-06-09

SOMEONE in the recent repub- lican territorial convention wanted Tucson designated as the place for meeting of the next convention, and someone in the democratic convention wanted to send the next representative gathering of that
The oasis., 1900-06-09

THAT appeal rom Casar," by the Boer envoys comes little late. But had it not the people would not involve the United States in war to help out two alleged repub- lies where there is neither civil nor religions liberty.
The oasis., 1900-06-09
lR~s
Saturday, June 9. 1000.

Ir IS amusing to read the as s,ults of the Enterprise upon Nicely and Rathbone, republican thieves in Cuba, and its bolstering articles for republican thieves in Arizona.
The Yale expositor., 1900-03-02
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