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BOWDITCH.

There was born at Salem, Mass, in
1113, boy known as Nathaniel Bow
ditch. His parents were poor and as soon
as he was able to earn a little money he
was put to work. Books in his day
were scarce and expensive, and the
schools then were not for the poor. His
advantages were few and his time to
devote to studies was limited. He was
not discouraged, and every month added
little to his knowledge. That boy after
wards became one of the famous scieiiti-
fic men of the country and filed high
place In the educational, professional and
business interests Of his native state. But
all that Bowditch knew, he learned; and
all that he learned, he acquired by dill
gent and persevering application. You
can form some idea of his iadomitable
perseverance, from an incident that is
related Of him. While he was a boy. a
valuable private library, which had been
captured at sea by a privateer, it being
the time of our trouble with France, ar
rived in Salem. These books were a
rare prize for those days, and young
Rowditch borrowed a number of them
from the person who had charge Of them.
The volumes were retained longer than
was necessary for q simple perusal, and
it was afterwards ascertained that the
young student was so anxious to possess
them, that he actually copied twenty
ponderous folio and Quarto volumes of
scientific works, and thus made them his
own. These books, which at that time
he could not from poverty think Of pur-
chasing, were Of great service to him In
after years; and his children have care
fully preserved them, as precious men,
orials of the perseverance of their faith
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The letters which the great Duke of
Marlborough wrote to his inperious wife
Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, from the
busiest campaigns in which he was en-
gagged were as truly love letters as any
that were ever written by the most ro-
mantle people before marriage In one.
sent after the birth Of his second child,
he says to his absent wife: ST am i'm
ENtient to have you with me. Do not
lose a moment in coming to him who
adorcs you above his own SOUL
In another letter he writes: ct do as
sure you, upon my soul, that had much
rather the whole world should go wrong
than that you should be uneasy" He
then refers to her "dear letters" and adds
that she is 'dearer to him ten THOUSAND
times than over she was before"
THOMAS JONATHAN JACKSON.
Letters written by Gen. "Stonewall,'
Jackson to his wife simply run over with
affection. He addressed her as his
pet. his darling his sunshine" and
his little somebody" He never writes
"our house." ''our garden" but your
house." as Though ne had no possession
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Love Letters.
THEY DO WRITE THEM.

There are such things as love letters
between married people Indeed. one
reason given by celebrated man for liv-
ing away from his wife was that he
might enjoy her amusing letters. There
IS quite a rage to make public the let
ters written by men to their wives and
wives to their husbands Bismarck and
Victor Hugo are late victims. THE
Love Letters Of an English Woman" are
now being exploited in tho interest Of
the publisher. They are said to have
been written by Oscar Wilde. The bicg-
raphies of many eminent men contain
samples of devotion displayed through
letters. Of which we note few, as fol-
lows:
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MENNEN

In the spring of 1871, sailing vessel
was slowly making its way toward New
York. It's few passengers were those who
could not afford the steerage passage on
steamship, and whose necessities COM
PEELED them to travel in this manner
Some of them were not even able to pay
the passage money required on this YES
sci, and therefore had to work their way
over
Among these was sturdy young lad Of
fourteen, Gerhard Mennen. He was
bound for New York to seek his fortune,
his sole capital being rugged health and
an indomitable viii and purpose to sue
coed. It was by no means comforta-
ble voyage, taking about six weeks in
all. Young Mennen suffered many
hardships
When he reached Castle Garden he
wandered Up to Washington market.
where he found employment at one of
the provision stands. But Mennen' S
ambition was by no means satisfied, and
he looked about to better himself He
became an apprentice in drug store. He
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What lowe TO Christ"

w IL II l l. ~ w TO I u S I.
The Christian Endeavor topic Tor the
week beginning March "a, is found in
II. Corinthians, viii, 9; and I. Peter, H.,
2125 The topical influences suggest
that
l. We owe Christ for spiritual riches
II Cor. viii, 9, For We know the grace
of our Lord Jesus Christ, that. though
He was rich, yet for your sakes He be-
came poor that ye through His poverty
might become rich Christ gave up
heavenly riches for earthly poverty that
we might become rich. The riches that
He thus brought us are not temporal but
Spiritual riches.
2. We owe Christ for a perfect ex-
ample Pet H., 81, Christ also suf-
fered, leaving US ar example that We
should follow His steps, who did no sim
neither was guile found in His mouth &"
In urging servants TO patiently endure
persecution aud mistreatment Peter ap-
peals to the Cxanple of Christ who act
ed in this way under ever worse cir
cumstances. In patient endurance and
in all things Christ has left us a perfect
example
g. We owe Christ for a vicarious
atonement Pet ii, %, "Who His own
self bore our sins in His own body on
the tree Peter here refers to the death
OF Christ for us. Christ did not die
simply to leave us an example of self
sacrifice. He died to atone for our SINS
as on substitute. Our sins were placed
upon Him on the cross, and He bare
them in our stead. All the pay that lie
asks is that we accept the sacrifice and
that we devote the lives He thus saves
to His service. Can we do less than
that? Is He not a gracious creator, VINO
will accept such payment for such
debt?
But drops of tears can ne'er repay
The debt Of love 1 owe.
Here, Lord, I give myself away;
'Tis all that [ can do
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Under Difficulties
FROM.
LOWLY LIFE.

gained the favor of the proprietor. who
was quick to recognize the ability of his
young clerk. Through the kindness of his
employer, young Mennen attended col
Iege OF pharmacy. He was thrifty, and
saved his money. When about twenty
years of age he had scraped together
enough money to purchase a small drug
store in Newark, N. j. He is now a
millionaire, and his name is a familiar
one In the advertising columns of news
papers and magazines.
SCHURMAN
Thirty-six years ago Jacob Gould
Schurman was working in a country
store In Prince Edwards Island for $50 a
year and his board. Eleven years ago. at
the age of thirty-eight, he became presi-
dent Of Cornell university, and he is
now looked upon as one of the leading
educators of the country. The transfor-
nation from country clerk to university
president. was brought about entirely by
Mr. Schuman's own efforts From the
time he was thirteen he did not have a
dollar except what he earned. In spite
of this handicap he obtained a thorough
education, making a record for scholar
ship that probably has never been equal
ed under like circumstances. The book
that interested him most In youth was a,
life of Abraham Lincoln which tod Of
the early struggles of the rail-spIitting
boy who became president Mr.. Schur-
mans experience at the head Of the
Philippine commission is recent his
tory.
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KINGSLEY.
Writing to Mrs. Kingsley from the
seaside where he had gone in search Of
health, Charles Kingsley said: This
place is perfect, but it seems a dream
and imperfect without you. Absence
quickens love into consciousness
never before felt the loneliness of being
without the beloved being whose every
look and word and motion is the key
note of my life. People talk of love end
ing at the altar. Fools! 1 lay at the
window all morning thinking of nothing
but home. How l long for it!'
HOOD
When away from home Thomas Hood,
the poet, wrote most touching letters to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-24
Savings OF De CHILDREN.

MODERN HISTORY-"who was Will
lam the Conqueror Sammy?' asked the
teacher. Ills name is Mckinley" said
Sammy, promptly.
AN APT PUPIL-"Johnny.' 'queried the
teacher OF the new pupil, do you know
the alphahet2'' YES nn,' answered
Johnny. well, then" continued tho
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CROMWELL.

Oliver Cromwells wife was an ordinary,
rather commonplace woman, but her hus-
band never ceased to love her, and thir-
ty years after their marriage be writes
to her (the day after the battle Of Dun
barr: Truly, IL love you not too we'll
I think I err not on the other hand too
much. Thu art dearer to me than any
creature. Let that suffice" And the
constant refrain with which the recipi-
ant Of such letters replied was: Truly,
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Gathered
Prom All
Sources.

teacher what letter comes after Ar
"All the rest OF them." was the triusn-
plant reply"
THE COWS GUM-A little boy from
the city was spending his first day Ia
the country. When tho cows came TIP ia
the evening to be MIXED he went down
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-24
Birth Day Proverbs
For 6e Week.

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES"
Sunday-Ecclesiastes xii, 10.
Monday--Isaiah Xxi. s.
Tuesday,. Esdras iv.. Il.
Wednesday-Proverbs xviii, "a
Psalm xc.. u.
Friday-Genesis H.. 10.
Saturday-Job vi, 25.
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GOOD hurohM usic.

Every churchgoer recognizes the at
tractive value of good church music. Yet
the ordinary choir spends so much of it's
rehearsal time on special anthems that
1T has none left to devote to the proper
study of the hymns. There is nothing
so satisfying to the average congregation.
as the beloved hymns of the church, sung
in devotional manner. No well prepar-
ed and excellently rendered anthems,
however attractive, can atone for hymns
slightingly sung. We are generally com
PEELED to Praise God from whom all
blessings flow at a rate that leaves us
gasping for breath, or else drawing a
deep inspiration between every two
words. Holy, Holy Holy, Lord God Al
mighty" one of our most beautiful
hymns when sung in the stately rythm
which it requires, is too frequently rem
dered in a manner that would be resent
ed by an earthly sovereign, were it a
song in his honor Every choirmaster
should study thoroughly the hymns as
signed. He should then insist that organ
and singers correctly voice his interpreta-
ton. The congregation will necessarily
follow. In this way alone can singing
become an effective part of church wor-
ship.
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Written by
rlarried lien.
MARLBOROUGH

my life is but half life in your alb
sence."
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CHAFFEE.


Gen. Chaffee, who is in command Of the
American troops in China, is a native of
gainesville, o. He enlisted on the 22d OF
July, 1861, as a private in the 9th cavalry
and served as corporal, sergeant and first
sergeant of Company * to the 18th e
March, 1853, when he was made a second
lieutenant in that company In February,
1895, he was promoted to first lieutenant;
in October, 1867, to captain, and in July,
1888, he was transferred as a major to the
Ninth cavalry. In 1897 he became lieu
tenant colonel of the Third, and In May
1899, colonel of the Eighth cavalry, from
which he jumped to the rank of major
general He is soon to assume command
in the Philippines. His course in China
shows him to be brave, human and dignI-
fed. He was one commander who de-
nounced lOOting and robbery, and said
so in a note to Count Waldersee, and the
latter was offended.
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KINGSLEY.

in it. Even the pay he drew he called
''your salary"
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HARRIS.

George B. Harris the new president
of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, has
the enYiabie record of having risen from
office boy to president of one of the larg-
est independent railroad systems in the
world. 1t is probably one of the most
notable cases of rise to the highest au-
thority from the humblest in the same
company in the country.
Mr. Harris was born in 1S4S in Brook
line, Mass, spent his early boyhood in
Vermont, and went with his parents to
Hannibal Mo-, when he was sixteen
years old. At that age he went to work
as Office boy for the Hannibal & st.
Joseph road. now part of the Burling-
ton system. His advancement to the posi-
tons of clerk, treasurer and paymaster
of the road was rapid. He became Sec
ond vice president Of the road in 1890, as
Stunning that position from that of man.
ager of the Chicago, Burlington & North
ern at st. Paul. Mr. Harris is man Of
powerful physique, and though f1fty-three
years old looked to be not over forty.
He is very easy of access by employers
and the public. He believes everybody
has a right to a hearing.
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NOTABLE DAYS OF THE WEEK.
March "a is the fifth Sunday in Lent
In the Catholic calendar it is dedicated
to st. Irenaeus, and two child martyrs OF
England It is also the anniversary Of
the death Of Pope Nicholas ", in 1855,
and Queen Elizabeth, of England, in
1903.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-24

March 2S is dedicated in the Catholic
calendar to st. Theresa, Spanish nun.
whose religious works are accounted
among the Spanish classics
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-24

A hundred years ago we were having
our introduction into old world affair:
by war with Tripoli.
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March % is the anniversary CT the
death Of Pope Stephen X, in 1855: OF
Emanuel Swedenborg in 1772; of Gus
tavus III. OF Sweden, in 1892. 1t Is also
the birthday of John Tyler, in 1870, the
tenth president of the United States.
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the death of Pope Nicholas ", in 1855,
and Queen Elizabeth, of England. in
1603
March % is known in the Catholic
church calendar as 1.-THE Annunciation."
which commentaries the visit paid by
the angel Gabriel to the Virgin. when he
revealed the purpose of God that the
Savior should be born of her. In Eng
land it is called Lady day, in France
Notre Dame de Mars. 1t is an ancient
institution in the Latin church. The
generation in which tbs Virgin is held is
shown by the fact that there are in
Europe alone over 5000 churches named
in her honor
March 26 is a holiday in Spain, known
as the "Fete Of the Tree"-Fiesta del
Arbol-deVoted to tree planting, evil
IDENTIFY copied from the American Arbor
day. 1t was instituted by the young
King Alfonso in 1856. who, at a village
near Madrid, planted tree. His exam
pie was followed by thousands of chill
dren throughout the kingdom. The
School children who plant trees are reg
uiarly taken by teachers to note the
progress or their respective trees, and
are encouraged to foster tree planting in
their country
March q is the anniversary OF the
death of two popes, Clement III, in 1IsI
and Gregory XII, in 1873. Also of James
l. of England in 1925.
March 2S is dedicated in the Catholic
calendar to st. Theresa, Spanish nun.
whose religious works are accounted
among the Spanish classics
March % is the anniversary Of the
death of Pope Stephen X, in 1855; OF
Emanuel Swedenborg in TYP; of Gus
tavus III. OF Sweden, in 1892. 1t Is also
the birthday Of John Tyler, in 1870, the
tenth president of the United States
March 80 is dedicated in the Catholic
calendar to ST. Secundas, patron Of the
city of Asst, Italy, where his day is
celebrated with much pomp. 1t is also
the anniversary of the birth, in 1865. Of
Sir Henry Wolten, a famous English
diplomat and author. He Is author Of
the saying. ''An ambassador is an hon.
est man. sent abroad to lie for the good
of his country His tombstone in Elton
college cemetery contains the following
inscription, by his order: 1.-THE Itch OF
Disputation is the Scab OF the Church"
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March q is the anniversary OF the
death of two popes, Clement III, in 1871.
and Gregory XII, in 1873. Also of James
l. of England in 1925.
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One hundred years ago there were no
Sunday schools in this country, children
offending the long-drawn-out church
services, and listened to sermons from
one to three hours in delivery
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
EAT HUMAN FLESH.
Famine IN Two Provinces of China Has
Driven Natives to Desperate Straits
Women and Children Sold.

<Pekin, Feb. 5.-Reports received
here from sSingan Flu all agree that
the famine in the provinces of Shansi
and Shensi is one of the worst in the
history of China. All information on
the subject is necessarily from Chinese
sources, and is fragmentary, but the
stories are all to the same effect,
picturing condition of affairs that is
calculated to arouse the sympathy of
the world for the stricken people. 1t
is estimated that two-thirds of the
people are without sufficient food or
the means of obtaining it. The wealth
er is bitterly cold, and this adds to the
misery of starvation. There is little
fuel in either province, and the peo-
pie are tearing out the woodwork of
their houses to obtain fuel to keep
themselves warm. Oxen, horses, dogs
and other animals used by the farmers
to aid them in their work in ordi-
nary times have practically all been
sacrificed to satisfy hunger. Lii Hung
Chang, in conversation with Mr.. Con
ger, the American minister, stated
that the people were reduced to eat
ing human flesh. Many of them were
selling their women and children to
oDCdln money WIFI WHICH 10 Duy Iood
for the remaining members of their
families. Infanticide is alarmingly
common. Parents driven insane by
want and the cries of their children
for food, which they are unable to
provide, kill the little ones rather than
listen to their cries of distress and see
their sufferings.
While the famine is said to be worst
in Shansi, it is almost as bad in
Shensi, which is particularly interest
ing now, because it was in the prov
ince that the court had taken refuge
The court is literally surrounded ty
these horrors. The population of
Shansi is 100000 and of Shensi, o.
OO0 600
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
FOR FREE SCHOOL SYSTEM
Methodist Ministers Formulate a Request to
President Mckinley Regarding the
Conduct of the Philippines.

Philadelphia, Feb. 5.-At the weekly
meeting of the Methodist preachers
of this city yesterday a petition to
President Mckinley was adopted Of
fering suggestions as to the form of
government to be established in the
Philippines by congress. 1t declared
in favor of absolute civil and re-
ligious liberty, with all the legal and
constitutional protection which such
liberty enjoys in this republic and
ga free and unsectarian school sys-
tenn 1t also suggests absolute
separation of the church from the
state, although it may require the
continued Punishment of the friars
and other so-called religious, but es-
sentially political, orders
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
SCIENCE GOSSIP.

There are six species of mosquito
found in New England.
Last year 337, 83S,OOO whitefsh fry
were liberated in the great lakes.
Huxley declared that science is
nothing but trained and organized
common sense
An Austrian suggestion, which the
Viennese are said to favor, is to ap-
proach the north pole in submarine
boatsi
The London Lancet calls attention
to the fact that canned tomatoes are
now being extensively colored, in or
der to make them look attractive and
as if made from ripe fruit.
An eel nearly nine feet long, two
feet and four inches in girth and
weighing AS pounds was recently
caught on the beach at Snettisham,
near Huntstanton, England.
Astronomers figure out that the di-
ameter of the earth at the equator
varies 3,048 feet, so that our planet is
not only fattened at the poles, but
slightly squeezed in the middle.
The Philadelphia board of health at
its last meeting discussed the ques-
ton of the compulsory registration of
all cases of consumption. The society
believes this step viii act as a check
for the disease.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
NO MORE ARMY BEER.
Secretary of War Says Provisions of the
Anti-Canteen Law Must Be Lived
Up to RigidIY.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The first
general order issued by the war de-
partment in execution Of the p-'ovi-
sions of the army reorganization act
directs the discontinuance of the
sale of beer, wine and Intoxicating
liquors on all military reservations
and army transports. The order was
issued Monday and is very terse and
concise in its terms. After reciting
the anti-canteen provision of the law,
the order proceeds: commanding
officers will Immediately carry the
provisions of this law into full force
and effect and will be held strictly
responsible that no exceptions or
evasions are permitted within their
respective Jurisdictions
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Progress in Medicine.

Medical science grows apace with civiliza-
ton and among the leading remedies, one
that combines ali the results of scientific
study up to the present time and is put up in
convenient and economical form, easy to
take, easy to carry, is the famous Cascarets.
Five years ago marked the time of the sale
of the first box. Last year the sale reached
the enormous total of over six million boxes.
In this hustling, every day, busy life of ours
people need just this kind of a medicine to
stimulate their bowels and keep them reg
ular. Cascarets act on the liver just enough
TO help nature without causing that awful
sick, weakening feeling that usually follows
the taking of Calomel and violent purges.
Readers who have never tested the merits
of Cascarets should give them good trial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
POLICE OFFICER RESCUED.
officer A. c. Swanson of the Council
Bluffs Force Tells an Inter
esting Story.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Feb. 4, 1901 (Spe-
cial) .-Kind-hearted Officer Swanson,
of the local police force, is very pop
ular in this city. He has lived here
for seventeen years, and has enjoyed
many high offices in social and society
work. He is now vice president of the
''Dannebrog" Brotherhood, the larg
est Danish secret society in America,
which combines benevolent with the
social features. Owing to the con.
slant exposure and many hours on his
feet, which his duty as Police Off
Ger makes unavoidable, Mr.. Swanson
became the victim of serious Kidney
and Liver Trouble. He was very bad,
but has entirely recovered. He gives
the story in his own words as follows:
81 have been a sufferer for many
years with Kidney and Liver Trou-
BILE, and have tried many remedies,
some of which gave me temporary re-
lief, and others which were absolutely
worthless. 1 began to think that
there was no help for me, when my
nephew gave me a part of a box of
Dodd's Kidney Pills which he had left,
saying that it would do no harm to
try them, as they had certainly fixed
him all right. What he gave me
helped me so much that I felt justified
in purchasing more, and grew slowly
better. 1t took almost two months to
effect a complete cure, as mine was
a very bad case, but 1 can cheerfully
and truthfully say that 1 am well
man to-day, and I am very grateful
that Dodd's Kidney Pills were thus
brought to my notice.
The wonderful cures effected by
Dodd's Kidney Pills in Iowa have
created quite a sensation in some
parts of the state. There does not
seem to be any case of Lame Back,
rheumatism, Kidney or Bladder Trou-
BILE which these wonderful Pills can
not cure. They are certainly pop
ular here, and the sale through the
local druggists is very large.