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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
A COLUMN OF FIGURES.
A hectoliter is 2.75 bushels.

A hectoliter is 2.75 bushels.
There are nearly 400 recognized bowl
ing=clubs in Scotland.
Thirteen of every 1000 Russians are
mobiles, nine are clergy, and SO soldiers.
Emigrat ton out of Germany has fall
en- from III 600 in 1883 to 81 900 in 1900.
There are now $4,000 foreign resi-
dents in Switzerland; $4,000 of these
have settled since 1890.
OF the 1882, $40 acres within Mani
toba, 6,329,OoO are taken up by lakes.
and 100000 are cultivable.
Twenty years ago only Is German
vessels passed annually through the
Suez canal. Now the number is 462
year.
In 1868 Hungary's forests returned
little.over million forms year. To-
day, owing to careful administra ton,
the yield is over 5000, 900 forms yearly.
Hannibal, Mo-, has tower of Babel.
Fourteen languages are spoken at the
cement plant there. Among the work
men are Anstrians, Poles, Spaniards,
Italians. Roumania4s, Siavs, Greeks,
Hungarians. Rnssisans, Frenchmen,
Germans, Irishmea, Cinnamon and
Americans.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Love and
Lucanidae
A YOUNG MANS PREFERENCES
HONCERNING Roland Macdonald,
v Prof. Westal had much to say of a
distinctly favorable nature.

HONCERNING Roland Macdonald,
v Prof. Westall had much to say of a
distinctly favorable nature
81 have noticed very many young
men," he remarked. II am of an OBJ
serving disposition, and long and care
full study of mankind has enabled me
to form a tolerably accurate opinion of
the character of those with whom l
am brought in contact. am aware
that l am not what is called man of
the world-that is, q man of affairs.
1 have not taken an active part in the
common and sordid occupations of
men, but my very aloofness has quail
flied me to judge dispassionately and
impartially where others would be
more or less blinded by prejudice, born
of haste and lack of concentration" b
81 should have thought you would be
a better judge of bugs than of folks, -
observed Mrs. Westall, looking UP from
the dolly she was embroidering
Prof. WeStall was an ardent ento-
mologist, Inc author of several valu-
able works on the diptera and the lu-
candiae and of famous monograph on
the blatta germanica or domestic GRO
ton bug.
"You don't seem to quite catch my
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
u CAME TO HAVE a LlrrLE rALK w1rH YoU-

his release from prison, says Casters
Magazine. A similar communication
made to a Frenchman resident in
France is less heavily punished, the
term of Imprisonment varying in this
case from three months to two years
and the fine from Is to 200 francs. In
the case of a state arms or ammunition
factory the maximum penalty must be
imposed. 1t appears, further, that in
France the proprietor of factory has
a right, without reserve, to the dis
coveries and inventions made within
his field of work by any of his en-
DloyeS
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18

''I'm glad you came, my boy" said
Prof. Westall, genially, as he led the
way to his study. 81 wanted to show
you something that I know you will
appreciate. That pterophonius-
81 came in this evening, sir, to have
a little talk with you," said the young
man, who seemed rather nervous.
"Glad you did," said Prof. Westall.
cordially 81 was hoping that you
would was going to say that-here
it is. You see that the proboscis in
the specimen is not merely rudiment-
airy, while the antennae, pectinated, as
you see"
''You cannot be surprised" began
the young man.
"But I am" asserted Prof. Westall.
"You know that Linnaeus, and, after
him, Erickson and Boisduval, main
tanned that the ptero-"
81 mean, you cannot be surprised
when you hear that I-that-atw what I
tell you"
"What are you talking about?" asked
the wondering savant.
about Mabel"
"Mabell Do you mean my daughter?
What has she got to do with it?'
Everything" replied the young
man. II want to ask your permits
sion to marry her." *.
Prof Westall gasped and fellback
into a chair. You want to marry
Mabel" he repeated.
eyes, sir" said the young man, firm
ly. 81 didn't think the idea was alto
gether displeasing to you, since you
and Mrs. Westall have been, kind
enough to allow me to- thought you
must have observed" he concluded,
seeing the look of amazement on the
fathers face.
Observed" exclaimed Prof. Westan.
'Why, I thought How long has it
been since you got this idea, may I
ask?"
Ever since I first began to come
here" said the young man. eve love
each other very"
Here, stop!" interrupted Prof.
Westall. This is altogether a new
aspect of the case to me- 1 must have
time to consider the matter in this
light. I didn't suppose you were in
terested in Mabel. "-Chicago Daily
News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
ANTI-BURGLAR DEVICE.
Little Article Recently Patented by
an Eastern Inventor Prevents
DiS1Odgement of Door Key.

Burglars have several methods of
gaining access to a house which they
intend to plumber, one of the most COM
mon being the forcing of the key out of
the lock with a small wire, enabling
them to insert skeleton key to draw
the bolt and give them access tothe in
terror of the house. The object of the
invention shown in the picture is to
prevent the dislodgment of the key
from the outside by anyone with burg
larizing intent, and it also serves to
guard against the accidental falling
out of the key. This guard is not in
tended to interfere with the proper
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
discover in MetaIIurrx.

Alloys of aluminium and magnesium
are known to work better than pure
aluminium with certain tools, but they
areless malleable and ductile. Some Ger
man metallurgists have discovered
that the addition of two to ten per
cent. magnesium scarcely changes the
appearance of the aluminium. but that
this alloy acquires new qualities after
rolling several times at temperature
of 400 to 500 degrees c. 1t can be
cut and filed with the greatest facil-
ity, while it retains the ductility and
malleability of pure aluminium.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
LIGHT IN THE HOME.
slunshine Gives Health to the Body
and Promotes Che'erfuInesrs OF
Mind and SpositiOn.

Some people seem averse to having
the sunlight enter their rooms. They
do not realize that apartments in
which person spends any consider
able part Of the day should be fire.
quently refreshed and frightened by
the free entrance of health-giving sum
shine. Light is something that can
be neither bought nor sold, bartered
nor exchanged, and is free to all; so
why not make use of it to the most
extreme limit of its value? n good
part of our lives is spent within doors,
in rooms whose windows are screened
by drapings and curtains and blinds,
all for the adornment Of the interior,
as well as for the pleasing effect when
viewed from the outside These rooms
are, in many instances, lighted by win
dows so caparisOned that their real
value is detracted from by their in
terror embellishments. The blinds are
often drawn so low down that the
room is practically always in dark
ness or in gloom, facilitating the
growth and production of the deniZens
of the germ world. The healthiest
anu lAlOSJ EoA VI ihC iIOuo~
is set apart for reception days and i'm
portant occasions, while the least ac-
ceptable portion becomes the scene
of everyday habitation. Arrange your
rooms so that those in which the oc-
cupants spend the most of their time
are the sunniest and most cheerful.
If we cannot have the direct rays Of
the sun sweep through our houses
now and again through the day, we
must be content with the indirect
rays, but of these there are unlimited
supplies. The house on the north side
of the street should have the most fire.
quently occupied rooms in front, while
that built on the south side of the
street should have all the pleasant and
most habitual rooms in the rear. II
on the west or eastern side, the rooms
should be arranged more or less pro-
portiOnately in front and rear. \
darkened room is not productive OF
good health. and children or adults
cannot be expected to thrive in it any
more than a flower will grow and
thrive amid perpetual gloom.-N. Y,
Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
THE CHiLD'S CALL,

He calls with quick insistent cry,
He calls at work or play,
And must put my business by,
And all my books away.
He summons me from household cares
Back to his sunny room,
And up the stairs and up the stairs.
In happy haste / come.
Sweeter than lark ard mavis dear.
And nightingales in May.
The little voice so shril and clear
That l must yet obey.
While up the stairs and to the door
My heart runs on in glee,
hear voice l knew of yore
That never calls for me.
Ever through shadow-time and sun
hear baby call
That Is not you, my precious one.
That is not you at all.
Afar. where Heavenly waters flow.
Mid Para6lsal Gains,
All on sward where lilies blow
The Shepherd counts His lambs.
Afar. beyond the wlntry cold,
Upon the Heavenly hill,
a little lamb a few weeks old,
Beats for his mother still.
o mothers love and mother'sjoyI
But while l come In haste,
l hear another lovely boy
Cry from the lonely past.
And while ! kiss your curls aside,
And hold you to my breast,
kiss the little boy that died,
That will not let me rest.
Katharine lyman. in N. Y. Observer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
A Bundle for Andy.

The Kansas City Journal notes that
Andy Wells, of Winfield, was called
to his door by knock the other
night and he opened it to find a
strange woman who handed him a
package, saying: Here's that bundle -
The woman suddenly vanished and as
Andy turned to go into the sitting
room he discovered that the bundle
was a young baby.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
This Cigar Lights Itself.

\ self-lighting cigar is tipped with a
cap of ground glass, saltpeter. potas-
SUM chlorate and gum arabic, and a
FRACTIONAL igniteE- is placed on the sur
face of the cap On scra itching the ig-
inter. the cap burns freely and cannot
be extinguished by an ordinary wind.
The cap is rendered incandescert and
the ground glassfused, SO covering the
end of the cigar. that no unpleasant
taste results.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18

point, my dear" he said, indulgently,
in reply to his wife's remark. 1T least
| am not mistaken in young Macdonald.
He has modestiy and intelligently and
er-er-an appreciation of the bene-
fit to be derived from the society Of
er-of those older than himself. l
don't mean to say" he continued, that
the benefit or, at least, the pleasure,
is not mutual like to have the boy
around, and since he got to calling so
regularly"
"He does call pretty regularly" in
terrupted Mrs. Westall, still smiling.
"Do you really think he is interested
in entomology
"Well!" calculated the savant.
IT never noticed that he did much
more than to listen to you"
at should think you might consider
that a slight sign of interest" said
Prof. Westau. with mild|sarcasm. -,
he shows a disposition to learn and
er-listen. I am not inclined to find
fault with him for that. He might fritz
ter away his time like other young
men, at the theater and at baseball
and golf and tennis and trivial things
like that, instead of coming over and
spending his evenings with ME.
wish, by the way, that he was more
robust"
'sHe looks strong and hearty
enough"
"He does, but he generally seems IA
tigued at night. can seldom induce
him to go out with me, and he would
be an invaluable assistant. l had
treacled quite little stretch of woods
last highland, by the way, didn't
show you that specimen of pterophon-
Jus / got It's beauty. Well, want
ed him to go with me, but he said he
was tired, and he believed he would
sooner sit out on the porch and wait
for me-"
HE waited, didn't hep" asked Mrs.
Westall, with a smile. You were so
late got tired and went to bed"
Certainly" replied the entomolo-
gist. "He was there and don't think
you would have accused him of any
lack of interest if you had seen him
when 1 showed him my boxes. filled
80. He's coming tonight to write the
labels for me-
''Oh, he isl"
what do you mean by that tone,
my dear? l think you must suspect
him Of some Interior design"
Not at all" said Mrs. Westall. What
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Did Herself Proud.

Kansas did herself proud at the ma
tional G. A. r. encampment. Fully SOC
veterans from the state, each car
rying large sunfower umbrellas
marched in the grand review down
historic Pennsylvania avenue. Their
unique display was admitted by ev-
eryOne to be the most striking feat
ure of the parade. The Kansans fair
ly captured the people all along the
line of march who gave them a great
ovation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
IN BENIGHTED FRANCE.
The Communication of Trade Secrets
by WOrI<men to Foreigners
Brings imprisonment.

Under a French law still in force the
communication by factory workman,
clerk or manager of trade secret to
n foreigner, or to a Frenchman resi-
dent abroad, is punishable with term
of imprisonment ranging from two to
five years and with fine ranging from
5000 to 10000 francs. The culprit is,
moreover, deprived of his civil rights
and kept under police surveillance for
period of from five to ten years after
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
The ResourcefuI Lawyers.

At Wellington, Henry Lowery was
convicted of murder in the second
degree on the charge that he had adj
ministered morphine to his baby.
Now his lawyers ask for new trial
on the groud that one who admin
listers poison and causes death can
not rightly be convicted of anything
less than murder in the first degree,
as it possesses the essential element
of generalization. And, having proved
that their client is guilty of a higher
degree of crime than the one of which
he was convicted, the lawyers will
next try to prove that he was guilty
of no crime at all.-Kansas City Jour
nal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18

Herodotus was observed one day
cleaning the sights Of his gun.
''What is the matter?" inquired a
friend.
1.-THE oracle has just told me the
story of George and the cherry tree. -
grimly responded the great man, land
I'm looking for the fellow who called
me the father of history"
Whereat he kicked his pet dog and
rushed forth with blood in his eve
" y. Tribune
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Kansas Jai1s Unsanitary.

The last legislature enacted a law
making it the duty of the state board
of charities to inspect the jails and
poorhouses of the state Henry Al
len, chairman of the board, says the
condition of some the Kansas jails
could not be worse. He will recon-
mend that the next legislature en-
act law requiring county officers to
keep the jails and poorhouses in a
sanitary condition. Many of the jails
have been built for 80 years and never
kept clean.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Mountaineering Potato Crop.

The harvest of the Kaw valley po-
tato crop is nearing completion. 1t
has been customary for the potato
growers of the valley to keep for
seed all potatoes dug after October
1, because they are usually not large
enough for table use, but the grow
ing season has been longer this year
and practically all of the potatoes
harvested are marketable. The yield
on some fields is $50 bushels to the
acre. 1t is estimated that 5000 car
loads will be shipped to market at
an average of 25 cents a bushel.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18

D. w. Kent, the defau1ting secre-
tary of the Kansas 1. o. o. f. grand
lodge, who fed in September, 1901,
with $4,000 of the lodges funds, will
soon return to the state. BY agree
ment of all parties interested he Will
make good the shortage and will not
be prosecuted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Result of a Doctors Spree.

DR.. S. A. Graham, a welll1nown
physician of Coffeyville, attempted
suicide by cutting an artery in his
wrist. Medical attendance was sum
moned- and the flow of blood was
staunched in time to save his life.
1t was during a spree that he at
tempted self-destruction.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Latest Kansas Events.
Kansas and the world. Fair.

The Kansas commission to the
Louisiana Purchase exposition at St.
Louis has decided to construct the
Kansas building of staff. This is a
preparation of cement plaster, which
looks like stone and is good for tenn
porary use. The plaster probably will
be furnished by Kansas manufacture
ers. All Kansas architects will be
asked to submit plans for the build
ing and liberal prizes will be Of
fered for the best. The commission
has decided to ask the legislature
for $150,OOO additional to expend.
Already $4,000 has been appropri-
ated. 1t is not proposed to house
any competitive exhibits in the state
building. These will be placed in
the several departmental exhibit
buildings on the fair grounds. The
building will serve more as place of
reception and a headquarters for
Kansas people. The building will
have a historical room where there
will be a collection of documents and
relics picturing the history of the
state since before John Brown and
Jim Lanes time. It will have the re-
markable geological collection of
Prof. L. L. Dyche, the Artic explorer
and professor of the University of
Kansas. One other feature which
will prove of very great attractive
ness will be a Kansas art exhibit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18

~ All communications for this paper
must be accompanied by the name OF the
author; not necessarily for publication.
but as an evidence of good faith on the
part OF the writer. Write only on one side
or the paper. Be particularly careful in
giving names and dates, 10 have the LET
ters and hEures plain and distinct
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Would Vote at All Elections.

The annual convention of the Kan
sas Equal Suffrage association was
held at Topeka on Tuesday and
Wednesday, Plans were formulated
for an equal suffrage campaign to
be waged until the Legislature meets,
when they hope to have a law en-
acted giving women the right to vote
at general elections.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Sneakfnc OF Slot Machines.

Gambling slot machines have been
ruled out by the Junction City coun-
ell. Speaking of slot machines, the
Atchison Globe says that one 1eav-
enworth saloonkeeper makes $3.50 a
month net profit from four slot ma
chimes. 1t is estimated that the four
machines take in close to $1,000 a
month
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18

Interior design could he have! Was
Mabel on the porch when you came?'
81 don't think she was. Wait mo-
ment. believe she was, too. I'm not
quite sure. Why? Oh, 1 must show
you that feather-winged moth"
''Here comes Mr.. Macdonald now"
said Mrs. Westall, gathering up her
silks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Attempt to KIN Pastor.

Rev. j. NJ. Jackson, a Topeka Meth
odist preacher who has been active
in the anti-saloon crusade, was shot
at while standing in his yard Sat
urday night. The bullet missed him
and the would-be assassin fed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
This Year and Last.

year ago the potato crop in the
Kaw valley was almost a total fail
ure. This year the yield is averaging
$50 bushels to the acre, and man
with 100 acres of potatoes has $4,000
above expenses.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
No short-Term Omcers.

The attorney general has decided
that no short terms in county Of
fees were created by the enactment
of the biennial election law and no
county officers are to be elected for
short terms.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Seventeen Judges TO Elect.

There are II district judges to
elect in the state this fall. In the
Sixth congressional district every
county will have an opportunity to
vote for a district judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Another American Triumpb

There is nothing strange in the fact
that Kaiser Wilhelm prefers American
dentists, declares the Chicago Tribune.
Dentistry is a fine art in America. In
other countries it is trade.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
One Debafe Ca11ed on.

The debate between Congressman
Charles F. Scott and j. d. Botkin,
fusion candidate for congressman
at-large, has been called off. The
debate was offered to four towrs
and refused by eact,s
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18

Gov. Stanley has issued pardons to
Henry Watkins, of Labette county,
and Joe Kutler, of Logan county,
who year ago were paroled from
the Kansas prison and have lived up
to the terms of the parole.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Mountains Tough Luck.

Walter Mountain was sandbagged
and robbed of S14 at Cherryvale Sat
urday night. While insensibIe he was
thrown on the Frisco railroad track.
a switch engine struck him, crush
ing one arm so that amputation was
necessary.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
A safe Predfctinn-

Edison says electricity will have su-
perseded steam entirely as a motive
power 80 years hence, says the Chicago
Tribune. He has put the date so far
in the future that he will probably be
out of the reach of the I-told-you-so
fiend by that time if his prophecy fails.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Two Uncivi1 strangers.

August Martin was returning from
a dance at Bavaria and met two
strangers in the road, one of whom
fired two shots, one bah striking
Martin in the leg.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Profits for the Month, 81.

Several Pottawatomie county farm
ers are managing the Codding rail
road, 10 miles long. Last month the
net earnings were 81. Heretofore
the road was operated at loss and
receivers were appointed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Thiu NIieht W,ork weII

The graphOphone has been suggest
ed as substitute for the campaign
orator. 1t could be loaded with a stir
ring speech, which would be first tried
on the campaign committee. Then, if
nothing Objectionable in the way of un-
wise utterances came forth. it could
be sent on its rounds, and board bills
would be saved.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Criticism OF American Naxv

French naval critics say American
warships are too large. Lets see.
says the Chicago Record-Herald, what
was the criticism the Spanish naval
critics had to make of American war
ships-before the war?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Under the Heading democratic"

The fusion state ticket will ap-
pear on the official ballot under the
name democratic" The fusion
forces were unable to obtain service
on the secretary of state with tenn
porary order from the Sedgwick
county district court for the popu-
list and democratic ticket both to
appear under separate heads.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Boy Caught in Cane Press.

Harry Waller, farmer boy east
of Eureka, was killed by being
caught in a cane press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Doniphan.s Big Apple Crop.

Apple-pickers in Doniphan county,
the banner fruit-growing Kansas
county. are paid $1.25 a day. Many
of the large growers are refusing to
sell at prices offered, alleging that
buyers combined to keep prices
down.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-18
Doster Report Denied.

B. P. Waggener denies the report
that Chief Justice Doster, of the SUI
preme court, will succeed the late
Albert II. Horton in the Missouri Pa
cific railroad law firm.