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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10
GETTING A WIFE ON TICK.
a Former Telegraph Operators story
of His Queer COurtship
fn Chicago.

Il found my wife in an odd way
SAID an eX-telegraph operator, who is
now a prominent officer of q western
railroad, according to the New York
Sun. 1T was my third year in the
railroad business, but I had not for
gotten the tick language, and I had a
room in hotel in Chicago which had
party wall with a boarding house
adjoining. In this boarding house
hved mighty pretty girl who was
attending commercial college in the
next block, where there was also a
course of telegraphy taught, and I
guessed by seeing the books and pa
pers she carried that she was taking
that course. You see, 1 was watch
ing her rather closely, for I was in
terested from the first time I ever
saw her on the street.
"She was a stranger in town, and,
OF course, there wasn't any chance of
my being introduced to her. and as
for flirting, she showed no more signs
OF it than sister of charity would,
though 1 gave her every opportunity.
L found out by careful study of
windows that her room in the board
ing house was next to mine in the
hotel, and that only made me feel
worse-so near and yet so far, you
understand. knew she would not
be in the school much more than
three months, and as half that time
had gone by and still had made no
progress, began to grow desperate,
for couldn't bear the thought of
losing her. You know a romance like
that makes deal more impression on
fellow than the real thing.
"One Sunday afternoon 1 was in nv
room and she was in hers, and I could
hear her driving nail in the wall
and great thought came to me sud-
denly. The next minute I had caught
up one of my shoes and was pounding
its heel on my wall, but wasn't driv-
ing nails. Not much. I was making a
telegraph call. It wasn't anything in
particular, only an attention call,
and after repeating it till was about
to give up in despair, it was answered
from the other side. Then I te1e-
graphed: How do you do?' and that
was answered, little bit slow, per-
haps, but answered all right. and the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10
EXPLOSIONS HEARD AFFAIR.
Great Decorations in England That
Have Been Audible Many
Miles Away

That explosions can be heard and
can produce an effect at a great dis
lance is well known, but precise sta
tistics on this point have only lately
been gathered. Taking into considera-
ton the fact that much depends on the
formation of the country and on the
condition of the weather prevailing at
the time, it may be admitted that a
cannon can be heard at a distance of
IS kilometers, and that an explosion of
dynamite can be heard at a distance of
80 kilometers, says the New York Her
aid.
The explosion of powder factory
in Anvers some years ago caused a YER
liable earthquake, which was felt at a
distance of more than 80 kiIometers.
The more recent explosion at ST.
Helen's, between Liverpool and Man
chester, was even more notable in this
respect. The explosion took place in
a factory of chlorate of potassium. an
explosive material, of which so tons
were destroyed. The explosion was
heard at Alderley Edge. 80 kiIometers
from ST. He1en's, and at MurpIe, IS
kilometers from that city. In many
HOuSCS Iho S'AlNO''S were NlO4eHlly
shaken, and near the scene of the ca
tastrophe the ground was moved as
by an earthquake.
From these and other facts scientists
now conclude that under favorable con-
ditions great explosions may be felt
at distance of so l1iIometers, and they
maintain that accurate knowledge on
this point is most desirable, since it will
help to minimize the danger that might
otherwise result from prearranged ex-
plosions of dynamite or similar sub
stances
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10

Nine-tenths of the republicans of
the Sixth district are opposed to pay
ing $270, 900, 900 to the millionaire ship
owners as a bonus to have them keep
still about the Nicaragua canal, and
thus prevent it being dug; but Mr..
Reeder will vote for it just the same.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10

Say, Brother Royce, you made a
great deal of sport of the HERALD's
ante-election predictions, but hanged
if we ever got SO confident as you did
when you thought "the indications
were there would be no candidate in
the race against Baker" We never
claimed Bryan was the only man run
ming.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10

Had you noticed the Armours are
importing salt from Portugal, laying
it down tariff and all, in Kansas City,
cheaper than they can buy Kansas
salt? And yet Hannah says there is no
salt trust.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10
Dcure A cougl,

stop coughing, as it initiates the lungs
and gives them no chance to heal. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar cures without
causing a strain in throwing of the
phlegm like the common cough expec-
torants. Geo James s Co.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10

Will Barron and John Thomas will
herd with the pops after this. At
any rate they declared few days ago
that if J. R. Burton was elected sena-
tor they would turn pop Immediately.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10

The legislature met at Topeka Mon
day. George J. Barker was elected
speaker. Dan Dyer was made first as
sistant sergeant at arms.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10

The schools in this vicinity have
again started, after vacation of two
weeks.
The oyster supper at g., H. Tanna-
hills was declared a grand success by
those present.
Frank Jakebosky was through this
neighborhood last week with the view
Of purchasing farm.
J. n. Hodge has bought farm in
Greenwood township and expects to
move the first nice day.
We hear that Brownlee's folks, who
went to Missouri last fall, have again
returned to this county.
Those who had made up their minds
that we were not going to have any
cold weather, made a mistake Of few
feet.
We understand that c.. w. Mousley
is herding cattle for some of his neigh
bors. He works for his board and
boards himself
Long Island.
The weather has been very cold this
week.
Nj. Van Shields was very sick last
week.
Miss Mary Cozad is on the sick list
this week.
Lillian Weed is visiting friends in
PhillipSburg.
Ray Carl, wife and daughters were
visiting in Concordia last week.
A watch meeting was held at the
NJ. E. church last Monday night.
Rev. J. Young, of Beatrice, is visit
ing relatives in Long Island this
week.
The MesdameS Lowe and Hodgson
gave card party at the home of Mrs.
Lowe last Monday evening.
Miss Minnie Conley is at home visit
ing. She has been attending school
at Topeka where she will return Sat
urday.
Last Monday night Miss Margaret
Barnes entertained a few friends at
her home. The evening was spent
very pleasantly.
The Rebecca lodge held it's regular
meeting Friday night. Mr.. Warner,
deputy of the Almena lodge, was
down to install the new officers.
ISHTAR.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10

No travelling canvessers are en-
ployed. Order from your local paper.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-01-10
Dayton.

The schools in this vicinity have
again started, after vacation of two
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-07-06
CHAPTER II.
A STRANGE PROCEEDING.

When Ruric came down in the
morning, he found the monk al
ready there and breakfast nearly
ready. But little was said during
the mealtime, for the monk seemed
busy with thoughts Of his own, and
Ruric was too much engaged in
studying the strange mans features
and bordering upon the various
doubts and surmiscs that had enter
ed his mind. After the meal was
over the monk accompanied the
gunmaker to his shop, and there he
spent some time in examining the
quaint articles Of machinery that
we're used in the manufacture of
arms.
Ruric was engaged in finishing a
pair Of pistols, and for some min
utes the monk had stood silently by
his side watching his movements.
At length the youth stopped in his
work and laid the pistol down.
Excuse me, good father" he
said rather neryously, at the same
time gazing his visitor in the face,
"but | must ask you a question.
Where have l seen you beforeS"
GLOW should / know Z" the monk
returned, with a smile.
"Why," resumed Ruric, with some
hesitancy, 81 knew not but that YOU
might enhghten me. | have surely
seen you somewhere"
"And are there not hundreds
whom you have seen in this great
city, ave, thousands, whom you
might recognize as you recognize
me z"
"Ah, it may be so, but not like
this. There may be a thousand
faces would rccollect TO have seen,
but not one Of them would excite
even a passing emotion in my soul.
But your face calls up some power
full emotion, some startling memory
Of the past, which bothers me. Who
are you, good father? What are
your Where have we met before 2
Was il in Spain Z"
NO." said Vladimir, with a shake
of the head. And then, with a
more serious shade upon his face,
he added. "Let this pass now.
will not deny to you that there may
be some grounds for your strange
fancies, but I assure you most sa-
orcdly that until last night ] never
came In direct companionship with
you before at any rate, not 70 my
knowledge. You have acted the
good Samaritan toward me, and
hope may at some time return the
favor"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-07-06

This storm has commenced since i
started on my return. About half
mile from here my horse got foun-
dered in the snow, and | left him
with an honest peasant and then
started 10 make the rest Of my way
on foot, but ] reckoned wildly. The
driving storm blinded me, and the
piling drifts swallowed me up at ev-
cry dozen steps. Ny body is not
very well adapted to such work. Ha,
ha, hal But saw your light, and l
determined 10 seek shelter here for
the night. BY st. Michael, but this
is most severe storm. Yet you
are comfortable here"
cave, father, we try to be COM
Portable" said Ruric. "My mother
could hardly survive a winter in
some Of the dwellings which stand
hereabout."
The monk made no answer 90
this save a sort of commendatory
nod, and shortly afterward the
youth asked:
"Do you belong here in the city,
good father"
"Aye, at present / do" the monk
returned. And then, with a smile,
he added: 81 suppose you would like
to know whom you have thus re-
ceived My name is Vladimir, and
my home is wherever | may chance
to be ON Gods heritage. At present
/ am residing here in Moscow.
There, could you ask me to be more
frank :"
Ruric smiled, but he made no lii
rect reply. lie was too deeply in
terested in the face of the monk
TO enter with much eagerness into
conversation. At length the guest
asked if he could be accommodated
with some sleeping place, and, hav-
ing answered in the affirmative, the
youth lighted another candle and
conducted him 10 a chamber which
was located directly over the kitch-
en- and which was very well warm
ed by means Of several iron tubes
that connected with the furnace be-
low.
'Mother," uttered Rurie as soon
as he had returned to the kitchen,
"who is that MANI"
"How should | know 2" the wo-
man replied
''But have you never seen him be-
fore 2" Ruric asked in an earnest,
eager tone.
Il cannot tell, my son. His face
most surely calls up some strange
emotions in my mind, but | think
never saw him before"
"And yet he seems familiar to
me-" the son resumed. 'Those eyes
] surely have seen before, but t.
save my soul / cannot remember
when nor where"
And SO Ruric pondered, but tc
no avail. After he had retired tc
his bed he lay awake and thought
of the strange face, and all through
the night his dreams we're but star
Ting visions of the black monk.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS

OF millinery sample Hats
beautiful TO the eye, and exquisite
in design and trimmings and
ready to wear; also ornaments
flowers, baby caps ETC., were
purchased by us this week and
will be sold at sacrifice of Scots
on the dollar. Sale to begin next
Wednesday, April 18th, will cor
tlnue for 3 days. These goods are
not cheap goods but the prettlest
pattern samples IF this season
we purchased low is why we make
above offer. Come and see
for your self and you will be
surprised at the quality and
price. If you have not bought now
is the time; Wednesday the day to
get your choice Remember offers
like above only come once in a
life time, if you want good Mil
inery at low prices now is the time
S. l.. SACK,
Walnut Street.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
States Tax Roll.

The tax roll is the surest indics.
Tor OF the growth of the wealth OF
a State, and judged by this stand
ard Mississippi has made wonder.
lul strides in material development
during the past five years. The
receipts at the treasurer's Office IN
01a'e taxes for the past six months
are are In round numbers, Just S53.-
oVO more than they were for the
whole fiscal year of 1900. The
aggregate State taxes paid into the
G treasury SUI for 1900 were SI,124.-
oo9.!3 and for the six months. be-
ginning last October and ending
~ Mar On 81 81, this year, the amount Is
81, ~ ,ol3,92. 1t is true that the
9ulk OF the collections are made
curing :: the winter months, but #
- estimated that the gain in State
lakes TINS year over last will he
about 100000. This increase i
mace s TOO, In spite of a reduction
u one-haif a mill on all assess
ments. The total increase in nron-
9r.y valuations as already eiven |
put put, is nearly S2s, 900, 900. and the !
reai expansion of the common.
wealth has already begun.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13

and who only agreed to be can
didate for this one on the appeal
of scores Of our hest citizens rep
resenting all factions in the city.
We publish the petition presented
to Mr.. Stone in this issue.
St. James Episcopal church have
selected the following members to
serve as vestry men for the coming
year: j. H helms, Senior Warden;
Geo. B. Alexander, Junior War
den; w. A. Everman, John v.
Bell. Geo. Wheatly, 7. H. Hood,
w. H. Clements, R. H. Nellie,
DR.. A. e. Payne and j. W. Webb.
1t is a 90 between the boys and
girls of the CITY as to who shall
win the dollar in the word contest
each week. Last Sunday boy
won, but the girls are still one
ahead IN the race. The interest it
is getting up makes it more lively
each week. who will be the win
ner today!
We received an invitation this
week to attend grand ball at the
new Wabash hotel. under the man
agement of our friend, DR.. East
burn at Belzona. which takes place
on the night of April II. We ac-
knowledge the invitation with
thanks, but owing to a rush of
work 1t will be impossible to
attend.
DR.. Joseph Bogen and Miss
Lille Boeen will leave Greenville
in few days for Orange, Texas. |
DR.. Bogen has been resident of |
this city for a number of years,
during which time he has faith j
fully served as Rabbi of the Jew.
ish church, and he carries with |
him to his new home the best
wishes of a large number of |
friends.
The new home of Mr.. and Mrs
D. L. Mclean in the race track
addition was burned last Monday
morning and all of their fine fur
niture destroyed. How the fire
started is mystery, but it is snp-
posed it was caused by defective
hue. The loss will be at least
$1,000 with insurance of about
S2,0S0- We sympathize with them
N their misfortune. +
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
At The Grand.

russo 6 Hollands mlnstrels be-
gan an engagement at the Crescent
theatre last7night. The house was
top heavy and the colored popula-
ton in the upper galleries enjoyed
the show to the limit. There are
some features of the entertainment
good and Others which are
not even fair, but in this respect
the company does not differ from
other aggregations Of the same
character. In the first part there
is considerable fun, many of the
jokes being new and others time
honored. A number of ballads
are nicely rendered. Frank Kirk
scored one of the hits of the even
ing. He is an acrobat and a must
clan. His work In both lines was
excellent. Billy Miller in a mono
logue was amusing. Marsh Craig,
assisted by boy, performed some
marvellous feats OF contortion.
The acrobatic work of Craig and
the youngster won applause. New
Orleans States, April 10.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
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"AROqyzzfE TOWN. y
ITE CAUGHT ON THE TR EEf
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ship full car loads out of Green
vile to customers in the delta.
The Boston Concert Co. will
give an entertainment IN Green
vile on the evening of April 26
under the auspices of the High
School. Extended notice mex
week.
Rev. G. D. Weaver, of Putnam,
Ills, will begin a series of meet
ings at the Christian church this
Saturday evening. Everybody
cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. J. j. Harry, GreenviIle's
old reliable contractor, secured the
contract Friday to erect the new
Rosenteld buildings ON Washing
ton avenue. The work will begin
at once.
Mayor Yerger received a tele-
gram from Sec. of the Navy Long,
stating that the warship Scorpion
would stop here on the way from
Porto Rico to Memphis. The date
will be announced later.
Mr.. Isadore SEQ tt left last Sun
day for New York where he will
remain for some time. Mr.. Scott
is one of Greenville's most popu
lar young men and carries with
him the best wishes of a large cir
Gle of friends.
Mrs LA Dawson was struck by
paralis last Tuesday morning near
Y. & M. v. Depot. she was
carried to the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. M. Lowenberg. We
are sorry to say her condition has
not improved.
Rabbi Moses p. jacobson, of
Chicago, was elected Tuesday
night to serve the Jewish Syna-
gogue in this city for the coming
year. Rabbi jacobson comes to
the congregation as a true man
and pnlpit orator.
Mr.. Herman Summers attended
the State Funeral Directors Asso-
citation which met at Vicksburg i
this week. Few places, we dare |
say, sent more pleasant or COM
petent man in this line than Mr.. |
Summers, and we are only sur
prised that he was not made presi.
dent of the ASSOCIATION.
The Board of Supervisors are |
called to meet next Wednesday !
morning to transact the business
of the county left over from last
Mondays meeting, and to order
an election for supervisor. There
are only two names mentioned for
The place, j. B. Watt, an estimable
gentleman and a member of the
present city council, and Mr.. ALI
Stone, a young man cf sterling
Qualities, q citizen and planter
vho never before sought an Office n
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
NSSSSG%GGGe

Judge Wynn was sin st. Louis
bis week on business.
Mr.. Geo. Hunt is now in New
Orleans where he has z me for his
health.
For SALE One Piano IN frs
rass condition price $30. Apply
ut Tines Office.
Capt. Spinks,of Meridian Grand
Lodge of Mississippi Masonry,
was in the city this week.
FOR RENT. One furnished
room IN Genital part of the city.
Apply at this Office. If
Miss E. Miller arrived on the
Belle of the Bends last week TO
visit her sister, Mrs. K lwards.
The bright lit lie son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwards has recently been
very i'll, but is daily improving.
Rev. G. D. Weaver, of Putnam,
HI is conducting series of meet
ings at the Christian church. You
are invited.
The Mississippi River Commits
sion passed down yesterday on its
way to Vlcksburg, making a short
stop in this city.
M. Fl. Quinn, Grand Secretary
If X. Pr, was IN the city this
week looking after the coming X.
P. reunion which meets here on
May IA.
Several subscribers came in this
week and paid their subscriptions.
We also received several mail
orders for which we express our
hearty thanks.
A. w. Edwards, one of Green
ville's enterprlsing business men,
has invested In real estate in this
city. having purchased the Hexter
place on Walnut street.
The Easter services at the diff
ferent churches of the city were
we'll attended last Sunday. The
ceremonies were impressive and
the decorations beautiful.
Our new hotel is fast getting
into shape, and we believe now
that Mr.. Pearce was really in
earnest when he said it would be
opened and ready for the trade by
October 1. 1t will be handsome |
building when completed.
The Mississippi Hardware Co.,
calls the attention of the readers
Of the Times to their ad in this
issue. Anything the planter needs
for the planting, working or gath
ering Of crop, they sell it and IN
vite you TO ask for prices. The
business under the new manage
meni Is steadily increasing and
they hope before another year to
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13

Another twenty million dollar trust; the dry
goods interests this time.
The indemnity demands upon China approxi-
mate half million dollars.
The United States Court of Claims allows
SIMPSONS bounty claim for $3.50.
The Cuban constitutional convention has de.
cided to send commission to Washington.
The Indiana coal miners will strike rather
than pay the corporations sl.75 per keg for
powder
i is said that the Americans have killed
$1,000 Filipinos since the occupation of the
islands.
The last session of the Texas Liquidation
passed law prohibiting the sale of ciraretts.
in that state.
DOG LosT.-White Setter Bitch, with blach
splotches which are heavy on and near 49,
and around root OF tail. Suitable reward Maid
H-6tD Gas. NJ. WrnIxaN.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
THE BURRLE.

The April issue of the Bubble
will appear on time to the
minute next Saturday, April Goth.
Our former GreenvilIe correspond
ent lacked courage a bit, SO we
have another, "The Little Ham,
mer,,. She comes about as
near hitting the nail on the head
as any thing You ever saw. Beyond
a doubt the GreenviIIe letter is
sharp in more ways than one, and
this time society has got its foot
in it.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
ANOTHER CONTEST.

Beginning with this issue we will
inaugurate another contest for oul
out of town subscribers, to the
winner of which we will give s.
hat orthe same price pair of ladies'
shoes on May 10.
Every out of town subscriber
of this paper is entitled to send in
an answer, but each must be &C.
companied with one new subscrib-
er with as much as so cents on
subscription, the balance to be
paid by December 1. We require
this as an act of good faith, to
to show that the paper was order
ed by the party whose name is
sent In by the subscriber. Should
any new subscriber wish to remit
in full, the person who secures
the name can deduct 25 cents for
their trouble, etc., and remit bal
ance.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
BELOW is CONTEST.

To make the most words out of
the letters forming the words
"Greenville Tines. All words
must be plainly written and each
list must be in our hands by April
80, all received after that date will
not be counted. Get your neigh
Dor to subscribe and 60 to work
on your list today.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
Propositiona Invited

HaviAg>decided to build club house, the
olympia club invites sealed proposals for the
sale OF suitable building lots, to be filed within
the next few days, with the undersigned,
4-e2e CHAs. HALTER, chairman COMMITTEES
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13

The rwenty-seventh session of the Texas
legislature has just adjourned.
Hero Hobson has been assigned to duty in
the bureau Of construction OF the navy depart
nent.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13
Free Delivery, All Goods Guaranteed. Gssn'.
lou will lind all Goods FRESH Quality the Best Price
COnundId

indian and MOAB
friends, Balak and
around the altar Of
ms and Adonis eat fl
plate. Is the Messis1.
Who solves this pu1l
a case of simili slmllfI
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-04-13

ACID IRON MINERAL
cheapest medicine on err
will cure three or -four e.
small quantity will renon
Try it, land you win b NOR
as ~ sci v.