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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
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DURABILITY OF WOODS.
Scientific Experiments from the Re
suits of Which Many Practical
Lessons May Be Learned

Experiments have been lately made
by driving sticks, made of different
woods, each two feet long and one and
one-half inches square, into the
ground, only one-half an inch project
ing outward. 1t was found that in five
years all those made of oak, elm, ash,
fir, soft mahogany, and nearly every
variety of pine, were totally rotten.
Larch, hard pine and teak wood were
decayed on the outside only; while
acacia, with the exception of being
also slightly attacked on the exterior,
was otherwise sound. Hard mahogany
and cedar of Lebanon were in tolerably
good condition; but only Virginia ce-
dar was found as good as when put in
the ground. This is of some impor
tance to builders, showing what woods
should be avoided and what others
used by preference in underground
work. The duration of wood when
kept dry is very great, as beams still
exist which are known to be nearly
LOO years old. Piles driven by the
Romans prior to the Christian era have
been examined of late and found to be
perfectly sound after an immersion of
nearly 1000 years. The wood of some
tools will last longer than the metals,
as in spades, hoes and plows. In other
tools the wood is first gone, as in wag-
ons, wheelbarrows and machines. Such
wood should be painted or oiled; the
paint not only looks well, but pre-
serves the wood. Petroleum oil is as
good as any other. Hardwood stumps
decay in five or six years, spruce
stumps decay in about the same time,
hemlock stumps in eight to nine years,
cedar eight to nine years, pine stumps
never. Cedar, oak, yellow pine and
chestnut are the most durable woods
in dry places.-Boston Budget
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
IMPORTED INFORMATION.

For the first time on the Italian
coast shark has attacked and de-
voured a bather in the sea near Ma
pies.
1t is one of the duties of the Berlin
fire brigade to supply steel cylinders
containing oxygen for use in cases of
gas poisoning.
In 1900 France exported 1000 horses
more than she imported, whereas Ger
many had to import 10000 more than
she exported.
A recent German traveller in the eau
,asus reports that he saw many hand
some men, but not one of the beau
tiful women for which that region is
famous, although in the villages eve BY
body turned out to see him.
The bicycle craze shows no abate-
ment in France. Good roads have ke0 :.
the wheel from falling into obliyic.1.
True, there are not so many wheels
seen on the -boulevards and parks, but
in the country the wheeling tourist is
as promiseuous as ever. At the sea-
side and summer resorts the wheel is
still the favorite method of locomo-
ton
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Temporary Insanity.

The youthful attorney secured YER
dict in favor of the Irishman charged
with murder on the ground of Gem
porary insanity. He did not meet his
client again for several months, when
the following remarks were exchanged
between them
''Well, Pat, isn't it about time you
gave me that extra $1,000"
Faith, and what two hoondred is
thot?''
1.-THE 5000 you promised >if 1 saved
that worthless neck of yours"
"Sure, an did Oh promise that? Oh
don t'ramimber."
''Why. Pat, you promised it me-"
Pat scratched his head for min
ute, and then with smile outlawed
the claim with the remark:
"Oh, well. but We know Oh was crazY.
thin. philadelphia Telegraph.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
The JUDGE bold. a Pass.

Can judge hold pass over q
railroad and then impartiaIly try
cases in which the railroad providing
him with transportation is inter-
ested? This is a question the su-
preme court will be called upon to
decide at its October term. w. P.
Hackney, of Winfield attorney for
o. w. Coffelt, charged with the MUIR
der of G. C. Montgomery, a Santa Fe
detective, has fled his brief in the
supreme court and in appealing from
the refusal of the district court of
Cowley county to grant-a change. of
venue alleges that the Santa Fe is
backing the prosecution of Coffel
and that Judge James Lawrence, who
tried the case, holds pass over the
Santa Fe. It is asserted that as re-
suit Coffelt did not get fair trial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Grass Is inches Tall.

a year ago Congressman Bower
sock sent his constituents in the
Kaw river valley some garden seeds,
and among other things, seeds called
Pencelleria millet. It was described
as Russian plant that was a ready
grower and capable of making two
crops in a season. W. T. Mcclure,
at Bonner Springs, experimental
with a package of the seed. He
planted it in the Kaw valley soil. 1t
grew rapidly and industriously until
the farmers began to deny that it
belonged to the grass family at all.
The stalks were Is feet long and
the heads, formed like overgrown
heads of timothy, measured eight and
nine inches in length.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
ROTARY CONCRETE MIXER.
Designed to Replace the bulky and
Clumsy Mixing Boards Now I'm
General Use.

While the apparatus shown below
may look a little like a cannon, it is
intended for the more peaceful service
of laying and repairing street pave
ments. With the machine concrete
can be mixed rapidly and discharged
at intervals as needed, the feeding
of the material and rotation of the
mixer not interfering in any way with
the delivery. As will be seen, a rotary
drum is mounted on rollers on a sup
porting carriage, with discharge out
let at one end and charging opening
at the other. The stone, cement and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Some Encts Ahnnt Mos.

A familiar belief is that moss grows
chiefly on the north side of trees. The
notion is not established by science,
and an examination of many trees has
shown Prof. Henry Kraemer, Phila-
delphia botanist, that ten per cent.
had the moss on the west side, ten per
cent. on the northwest side, ten per
cent. on the north side, 20 per cent.
on the northeast side, 35 per cent. on
the east side, and Is per cent. on the
southeast side.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Would SVEN the Earnings.

An effort is TO be made to devise
some scheme by which the cash
earnings of the Kansas state peni-
tertiary may be increased. At pres
ent the expenses of the institution
are from $4,000 to $4,000 a month
while the cash earnings amount to
only about $1,000. 1t is thought
there is no reason why the institu-
ton should not be practically self
sustaining with so many men within
its walls who can be utilized as Ia
borers. At the coming session of
the legislature a bill will be intro
duced providing for the increasing
of the state Irvine plant to three
times its present capacity.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Religions at Kansas University.

A tabulation of the religious beliefs
of students at the state university
has been made. OF the 1854 en-
rolled all except 153 expressed some
church preference. The strength Of
the various denominations is shown
to be as follows: Presbyterian, 227;
Methodist, 225; Congregationalists,
ia; Baptists, 76; Christian, 81; Epis-
copal, 81; Catholic, %; Lutheran, 81;
Unitarian, 10; Friends, II; United
Presbyterian, II; Christian Science,
6; United Brethren, 6; Reformed, A;
Mennonite, 8, and one each of the He
brew, New Jerusalem, Buddhist, Uni
versalist and Evangelical denomina-
tons.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Discharged for Impertinence.

w. L. Roney, a carrier ON rural
route No. 1 out of Marquette, has
been dismissed from the govern
ment service. The order for dis
lnissal came from the Office of the
First Assistant Postmaster. General.
The charge was that Roney had used
insolcnt language to a superior Off
Ger, the superior officer in this in
stance being Congressman Long.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Cnnkine Reducea Ment RuIk

Meat in cooking loses much Of
its bulk from evaporation small
pieces more than large. In late expert
ments a pound piece of lean beef lost
45.6 per cent. in weight, but "a five
pound piece was reduced only 39.S pei
cent Loss in nutrition was much les:
than this would indicate. ar
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
They'll Talk on Taxation.

The arrangements for the joint de-
bate between w. J. Bailey, republican
nominee for governor, and w. III.
Craddock, democratic nominee, have
been perfected. There will be two
debates. The first one viii be in
Wichita October and the other in
Topeka October 10. The subject of
the debates will be the issue of tax
alton
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
when Hubby IA. a Chance.

About the only time some women
ever give their husbands a chance to
say anything" remarked the Observer
of Events and Things" sis when they
are in front of soda water fountain.
Then she is willing to let him say:
'What'n you have - ''-Yonkers States
man
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
The OIde.t LIVING Settler.

The Alton Empire claims for Al.
ton, in the person of William Brit
tain, the Oldest living settler of Kan
sas and dates his arrival in the ter
ritory in 1854. Of course the claim
cannot be sustained Col. A. S..
johnson, of Topeka, was born in
Kansas in 1882, and Kansas has
been his home ever since, while there
are others who came earlier than Mr..
Brittain.-Kahsas City Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
An Interestine Pair.

A pair of interesting guests at the
Oskaloosa fair were preston Wise
and his wife, one aged Sc and the
other 81. The Oskaloosa Independent
says they have lived together in
married life 20 years. If that is true,
Mr.. Wise was 16 and his bride only
IL at the time they were married.
Kansas City Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Additional Clause

Before securing their positions the
teachers in the Downs school were
required to sign contract, one
clause of which reads as follows:
''No teacher shall engage in dancing
or card playing during the continue
ance of this contract, nor attend any
formal parties during the school
week.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04

The Kansas commission of the
Louisiana Purchase exposition for
mulated an appeal to the farmers
OF the state requesting them to send
in unusually large ears of corn for
the Kapsa sexhibit at the fair
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Revival at Council Grove.

Over $50 people confessed CONVEX
sion during series of revival meet
ings at Council Grove, conducted by
Oliver brothers. A chorus of 200
voices furnished music.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
SECoNoFLOoR PLAN
An Embarraszment.

why don't you praise your wife's
cooking once in awhile and cheer her
up?"
I'm afraid to try. Everytime
say anything is particularly good it
turns out to be something that was
purchased at the grocery."-Wash-
ington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
killed a Big Pelican.

An immense bird was shot near
Minneapolis, which proved to be a
pelican, wandered inland from no
one knows where. 1t measured eight
feet ten inches from tip to tip.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Got on Her Nerves.

NJ. K. Dixon brought suit for di-
vorce at Coffeyville. alleging in his
petition that his wife had remained
away from home more than half the
time since they were married in 1899.
The defense of Mrs. Dixon is that the
home contained five step-children
who got on her nerves.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Allen Denies Charges.

The charges that the boys at the
state reform school at Topeka are
not given enough to eat is denied
by Henry j. Allen, chairman of the
state board of charities.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
He Had to Explain.

Alexander Weaver, of Derby, was
dissatisfied with the light sentence
given his son-in-law, who pleaded
guilty to stealing a span of mules,
and told some of his neighbors that
the district court was bribed. Judge
Lawrence heard of the charge and
at once issued a subpoena for
Weaver, who was taken to Wellington
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Baldwin Annexes Media.

The Baldwin city council has an
nexed Media. Thus, after period
of over 40 years, Palmyra, Prairie
CITY. Baldwin and Media have be-
come one town, under the name of
Baldwin.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Concerning Length.

Have you been married long?" asked
the lady, who was making conversation,
of the six-foeter-
'.Just- as long as am now" he re-
plied--Ohio State Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Webster Davis, Country Homo.

Ex-Mayor Webster Davis, of Kansas
City, Mo-, has purchased 100 acres
near Shawnee, Johnson county, for
$4,000, upon which he will erect a
handsome suburban home.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
"Dared, Chairman AIbaugh.

The two fusion state committees
dared the republican committee to
enter Congressman-at-Large Scott in
a series of joint debates with Rev. j.
d. Botlzin, the fusion nominee.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Oil Near OIiyet.

J. W. Jesse, who lives on the Marais
des Cygnes, three miles west of
Olivet, has discovered what he thinks
to be unmistakable evidences of oil
on his farm.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Came to Kansas in 1888.

DR.. J. II. Dietrich, aged 50, is dead
at Hutchinson. He came to Kansas
in 1853 and had built up a large
fortune. His wife, to whom he had
been married 55 years, survives him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Senator Harris Returns.

Senator Harris returned Sunday
from Europe, whittier he went in the
interest of the live stock interests of
the ST. Louis worlds fair.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
New Teacher of Agriculture.

The board of regents of the state
agricultural college at Manhattan
elected Prof. A. NJ. Teneycke, of
North Dakota, for professor of agri-
culture at the college.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Paper Excluded from Mails.

The Clay County Democrat, new
straight OUT democratic paper at
Clay Center, was excluded from the
mails on the ground that its sub
scription list was not bona fide.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Eighteen Insane Soldiers.

Eighteen insane veterans were re-
moved from the soldiers home at
Leavenworth to the asylum at Wash:
ington.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Sewers for Clay Center.

Business men of Clay Center have
started a movement for the construc-
ton of sewers in the business streets
of town.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
something stiII Missing.

Mr.. Botts-I think, my dear. have
at last found the key to success.
Mrs. Botts-WelI, just as like as not
you will not be able to find the key
hole.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Guardian for a Drunkard.

E. L. Watkins. one of the richest
farmers in Lyon sounty, has been ad-
judged an habitual drunkard and in
capable of taking care of his own
business. The charge was brought
by his sons.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Reward onered for Escaped Lunatie

H. n. Dunton, of Lebanon, has Of
fered a reward of $25 for the cap
ture of Elmer S. Frasier, who has
been confined in the state asylum,
who escaped on September 10.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
EIIsworth,s Salt Industry.

A company has been formed at
Ellsworth for the manufacture Of
salt, and two wells will be put down
at once The plant will have ca
pacity of about 400 barrels daily.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Quarantine on Southern Cattle.

The State Live Stock sanitary
board decided to raise the quarantine
on southern cattle on November
and the open season will last until
January 1.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
FLAT-RooFED HOUSE FOR NARROW LOT

This house as here shown can be erected
in most locations for about s., 200
The floors throughout are of hard n. c.
pine flooring boards, finely tongued and
greeyeGl
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
ugly Charge Against Wallace.

A. H. Wallace, prominent in church
and lodge circles 1T South Haven, is
charged with violating the person of
a half-witted girl there.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Fatal Quarrel over Cards.

AS the result of a quarrel over
game of cards in joint at Olmutz,
Charles Reimer was fatally shot and
Frank Springer. is in Jail for the
crime
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Lodre CIerk i'm Trouble.

C. T. Newly, secretary of the Ea-
gles' lodge at lola, is under arrest
charged with embezzhng 5000 lodge
funds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
Fire at Eanton.

A fire at Easton destroyed a bank
building, the city hall and doctors
office.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
FIRST FLOOR PLAN

coat of wood fllers and two good coats of
interior varnish.
Plans and designs for this house are
made by Stanley A Dennis, architect, Of
$50 Broadway, New York city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
New Chemistrv building.

The new chemistry building of the
University of Kansas viii be dedi
Gated October Is.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-07
JUBILANT
Prohibs Rejoice Over DR.. Swal-
lows Partial Victory.

Rev. DR.. s c. Swallow, of Harris
burg. Pa, who fought the Quay gang
for their looting of the State treasury
and other crookedneSs. was, through
the influence of this same gang, sus-
pended from the Methodist ministry
until the meeting of the Central Penn
sylvania conference. That conference
was in session at Belfont. Pa. for a
week, Bishop WaldroD presiding. The
case was a hotlN contested one and
much of Dr. Swallows evidence was.
somehow ruled out, but in spite of
the partisan bias, he was acquitted
of the charge of lying and merely
found guilty of high impudence and
unminister!al conduct" The doctor
has. however, given notice of an ap-
peal to a judicial conference against
the verdict, which suspends the SEN
tence.
DR.. Swallow is a great Prohibition
leader, and came near being nominat-
ed for President in 1000, an opponent
of political corruption and every pos.
sible Influence was brought to break
him down. But his friends are now
jubilant w. Il. @.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-07
Saved Many a Time.

Don't neglect coughs and colds. even
If it is spring. Such cases often result
seriously at this season just because
people are careless. A dose of One Min
ute Cough Cure will remove all danger.
Absolutely safe. Acts at olee. Sure
cure for coughs, colds, Group, grip,
bronchitis, and other throat and lung
troubles. Il have used One Minute
Cough Cure for several years" says
Postmaster G. o. Dawson, Barr, Ill.
1T is the very best cough medicine on
the market 1t has saved me many Il
severe spell of sickness and warmly
recommend it." The childrens favor
tie.
VIM. Warner, Gem Pharmacy, 113
So. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-07
THE CHENAIIERS.

Akron Castle held an important and
interesting meeting last Wednesday ev.
ening. at which Il large number of ap-
plications were received and balloted
upon. Five candidates were initiated
in the esquire's degree. A large class
will be given the Chevaier's degree
at the meeting next Wednesday even
ing, which time every member
should be present to witness this inter-
esting work.
Supreme Counselor Dayton a. Doyle,
and several members of Akron Castle,
attended the social given by Cleveland
Castle No. ,, last Thursday evening.
They report good time and a large at
tendance.
Our Castles are generally prosperous
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-07
WI,at Makes Home :?

Home is made by the family. With
out the love which comes with children
there may be house but never home,
in the best meaning Of the word. Many
a house which Was only four walls and
roof has been made home by the
agency of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. Nature sets her face against child
lessncss and "Favorite Prescription
works with nature to remove the OBJ
stacles to maternity.
NJ had been a sufferer from uterine trouble for
about three years, having two inisearriages IN
that time and the doctors that consulted said
l would have to 20 through an operation before
I could give birth to children" writes Mrs.
Blanche T.. Evans. of Parsons, LuEerne Co., Pa,
Box Al. "Whcn about TO give Zip in despair, I
bought bottle of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion and after taking It felt better than had for
years. Felt improved before had taken one
half bottle. After taking four and a half bottles
! gave birth to n bright baby girl who is now
four months old and has not had day of sick
ness. She is as bright as can be. I cannot say
too much in praise Of Dr. Pierce's Favoritc
Prescription"
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser a work
for every woman is sent free ON receipt
of stamps to pay cost of mailing only
Send al one-cent stamps for paper COW
cred book or 81 stamps for cloth covered
to Or. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-07
q. II. A NJ

Summit Council, No. 10, met in reg
ular session Wednesday evening wifi
"A poor attendance. We urge all men,
bers to be present next Wednesday
night. as much business of real import.
ance will come up for transaction Al
so initiatory work. Three candidates
were given the degree Of Honesty last
meeting night, and that of Industry
will he given next Wednesday night.
The committee or entertainment was
awarded one more time in which
TO report, as the chairman was in Gin
cinnati. The income of the last social
will be above expectations. The i'm
portance of the next meeting cannot be
too fully impressed upon the minds of
the members. as there surrey will he
something doin" which cannot he
mentioned here, as one of the brothers
has promised to furnish some interest.
ing questions for the council to decide
Come up and get acquainted with the
regular attendants. If your wife oh.
.jects request her to read this item, and
consider the importance of the meet.
ing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-07
HIGH SCHOOL
HAPPENINGS

The High School oratorlcal contest
will be held in the assembly room at
the High School, April Is. The con-
test will be between the Academic
and Philomathean societies.
The Academic society will give the
Philomathean society reception at
the High School, April IL.
Principal Mclaughlin, of Letonia,
visited the High School Friday after
noon.
Prof. n. Coe Stewart, instructor of
music in the Cleveland schools, Wis
tied the High School Thursday after
noon. lie gave short but very pleas
ing address.
Chapel orations We're given this
week by Hazel Wingerter and James
Cass.
The judges in the Academic society
on Friday We're: Prof. Olney, Prof.
Graber and Mr. Mclaughlin. The
judges for the Phlomathean society
We're: Miss Cushman, Mrs. Bowman
and Miss Steiner.