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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
LOVE FOR THE OLD FLAG.

II was never made public why
George Washington Eggleston, an
American, abandoned his own coun-
try. He died the other day at Kin
hershey Castle, Eardsley, England,
where he had lived many years. He
left a fortune, large family and an
order that no portion Of his estate be
ever taken to England. The conclud-
ing paragraph Of his will reads:
my family are free to live in Amer
lea and may God grant that as Amer
leans they may do honorable and no.
BILE deeds"
Love of country! 1t shines in those
concluding words of George Washing
ton Eggleston's will. He could not
have left his children choicer herit-
age than the hope that they may do
their full duty as Americans.
There isn't enough patriotism In
this country. Wise men have believed
that pleasure and happiness come too
easily here. We are spared the ills
of war and of famine. We make pres
idents of poor men, and care not for
their pedigree. We honor intelligence
as well as wealth. We wage unceasing
war in the cause Of women. We spend
uncounted millions for progressive ed
ucation. We tolerate great abuses,
sooner than modest personal liberty.
There are so many blessings at
tached to American citizenship that
only those who have suffered, who
have been denied the protection Of
the grandest flag that was ever stirred
by passing breeze, can appreciate
them.
And here we have a man who lived
in a castle. He had wealth and serv-
ants and standing. He lived in q
beautiful land, under the rule of
wise king. Men are noble and women
beautiful In England. The fields are
green, the air balmy and the birds
sing as sweetly there as they do in
America.
But 1t was not his home. The flag
was a strange flag. The people were
strange people. And years of effort
could not mold this man, who was
patriot in his heart, into anything but
an American.
If you are ever able to travel, do
so, If for no greater reason than to
stimulate love of your own country.
You may taste the delights Of Rus
STA, bask in the sunshine of Italy,
clasp hands with the aristocracy of
Germany, or be the guest Of royalty
in England, and all the while your
heart throbs for home. And when
your ship nears her destination, and
far away you see the stars and stripes
waving, you'll cry, just as millions Of
men and women have cried, because
of nameless Joy that abides in your
breast.
Perhaps that very love was in the
heart of George Washington Eggles-
ton when he penned those words: my
family are free to live in America,
and may God grant that as Americans
they may do honorable and noble
deeds. Chicago Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
THE WAY TO WALK.

A friend who leads a very active life
has a theory that the preservation of
a good figure depends to some extent
on the manner of walking. Many peo-
pie, she says, as they advance in years
allow themselves to walk heavily and
without elasticity, so that the whole
weight rests on the lower part of the
limbs at every step, the only effect
of exercise being WEAKNESS of the legs
and feet. Instead of this the body
should be held erect and poised so as
to have perfect balance; in this way
the muscles are braced and strength
ened throughout, the lungs must of
necessity be we'll expanded, and 1t
seems quite reasonable to suppose
that the tendency to increase Of
weight may be checked. At all events
lighter step and brisker and more
enjoyable manner of walking can be
kept up. and that in itself is a very
great gain.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
WAT, A GOOD DOG.
2 YEARS OLD.

The coffin was closed and a process.
sion was formed, headed by the band,
to the grave, in quiet corner of the
dock yard. There Capt. Swenson de-
liVered a eulogy. among other things
he said that no robber had ever dared
visit the yard while Wat was on duty,
and that if there were dog heaven"
Wat would certainly go there.
By most persons Captain Swenson's
funeral for his dog will doubtless be
regarded as a highly eccentric pro.
ceeding. No man, however who has
had a good dog and who learned to
value its affection and fidelity will be
In the least inclined to smile over
John Swenson's grief or his efforts to
honor the memory of his four-footed
friend-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Free TO twenty-five Ladies'.

The Defiance Starch Co. will give
rs ladies' a round trip ticket to the
st. Louis Exposition, to five ladies
in each Of the following states: ILL.
nols, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri who will send in the largest
number Of trade marks cut from ten
cent, 16-ounce package Of Defiance
cold water laundry starch. This
means from your own home, any.
where in the above named states.
These trade marks must be mailed to
and received by the Defiance Starch
Co.. Omaha, Nebr., before September
LIST, 1904. October and November will
be the best months to visit the Elk.
position. Remember that Defiance is
the only starch put 10 16 OF. Ia full
pound to the package. You get one.
third more starch for the same money
than Of any other kind, and Defiance
never sticks to the iron. The tickets
TO the Exposition will be sent by regis.
tered mail September 5th. Starch FOR
sale by all dealers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
A Wonderful plscoverx.

Broadland, S. D., March 2S.-Qulte
sensation has been created here by
the publication of the story OF G. w.
Gray who, after a special treatment
for three months was PROSTATE and
helpless and given up to die with
Brlght's Disease. Bright's Disease has
always been considered incurable, but
evidently from the story told by Mr..
Gray, there is a remedy which will
cure 1t even in the most advanced
stages. This is what he says:
II was helpless as little babe. My
wife and searched everything and
read everything we could find about
Brlght's Disease, hoping that would
be able to find remedy. After many
failures my wife insisted that l should
try Dodd's Kidney Pills. praise God
for the day when decided to do so
for this remedy met every phase Of
my case and in short time l was
able to get out of bed and after a few
weeks treatment was a strong, we'll
man. Dodd's Kidney Pills saved my
life"
A remedy that will cure Bright's
Disease will cure any lesser Kidney
Disease. Dodd's Kidney Pills are GER
tainly the most wonderful discovery
which modern medical research has
given to the world.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
RESOURCES OF MANcHURIA.

Manchuria corresponds in latitude
to Manitoba. North Dakota, South Da-
kota, Minnesota and Nebraska. It's
area of S62,310 square miles is only
10000 square miles less than the COM
bined area of these great grain states.
1t is two and one-half times greater
than California, and is as big as Tex
as. Alabama and Louisiana combined.
In the northern part of the province
are thousands of square miles Of rich
wheat land entirely untouched. Man
churia has a possible wheat area as
great as that of the United States
National Geographic Magazine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07


No reason why any reader
Should suffer in the face Of evil
dence like this:
Mrs. Almira A. Jackson, Of East
Front St., Traverse City, Mich, says:
For twenty years I never knew what
1t was to have good health. Every
physician consulted said / had liver
trouble, but their medicines did me no
good. Just before began using
Doan's Kidney Pills was almost par
alyzed. could hardly stand on my
feet because of the numbness and
lack Of circulation. Had knife been
thrust into my kidneys the pain could
not have been more intense. My sleep
was disturbed by visions Of distorted
figures, the kidney secretions were
annoyingly irregular and 1 was tor
tured with thirst and always bloated.
| used seven boxes Of Doan's Kidney
Pills. The bloating subsidized until l
weighed one hundred pounds less,
could sleep like a child and was re-
lieved Of the pain and the irregular
ity of the kidney action. My circula-
ton is good and feel better in every
way"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs. jack
son will be mailed on application to
any part Of the United States. Ad-
dress Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y. For sale by all druggists, price
80 cents per box.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
rzaE@ze=%e 17Esss--1GG -----ssSSS1N
NINTH THE NORLD'S A
H. BEST WRTTERS\
~ 2~Sas %szzNmG@eA
HE HoNoRED HIS FRIEND.

Capt. John Swenson, owner of a
dry dock in South cove, Jersey City,
had st. Bernard dog which he had
raised from a pup. During his alb
sence last week some one poisoned the
dog. Capt. Swenson was greatly griev-
ed and resolved to give his four-footed
friend a funeral expressive of his af.
lection and regret.
So he provided a coffin and hired
band and gave his forty workmen
half holiday with full pay. Last Fri.
day he and mis- employees gathered
about the coffin, on which was a cop
per plate bearing the inscriptions:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Another new thing. Can be cut six
times during a season and sprouts
again with lightning rapidity. Next to
Salzer's Teosinte 1t will make more
green fodder than anything else; cheap
as dirt and grows everywhere.
OF Salzer's Renovation Grass Mixture,
Just the thing for dying out pastures
and meadows, Mr.. e. Rappold, East
Park, Ca, writes, 81 sowed Salzer's
Grass Mixture on soil so poor two men
could not raise a fuss on It, and In
forty-one days after sowing had the
grandest stand of grass In the county.
Salzer's Grass Mixtures sprout quick
ly and produce enormously" 100000
barrels choice Seed Potatoes.
sALZER's NEW NATIONAL OATS.
Here is winner, a prodigy, mar
vel, enormously prolific, strong,
healthy, vigorous, producing In thirty
states from $50 to 300 bu. per acre. You
had best SOW a lot Of 1t, Mr.. Farmer,
in 1904 and in the fall sell 1t to your
neighbors at 81 a Blu. for seed.
JUST SEND 10c IN STAMPS
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and receive in return
their big catalog and lots Of farm seed
samples free. CIV. N. W
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
A TURNING POINT IN HISTORY.

The present war is likely to be
turning point in history. Many times
before has the immemorial fight be-
tween the east and the west reached
such a climax, and to-day the Japa-
nese may feel that they are associated
with the great defenders of history.
They fight to-day as the Greeks
fought the Persians, the Franks the
Moors, the Magyars the Turks. Since
the Turks were stopped at the Dan
ube the larger history Of the world
has written the slow conquest of the
east by the west. The process has
known no stay. 1t has been subject
to no such checks as for a thousand
years earlier the great invaslons from
the east had invariably met. But the
aggression of Europe was all the
more formidable that 1t was largely
peaceful. Manchester prints and
Brummagem ware, articles made in
Germany, and American cottons have
been much better battle cries than
"The Koran or the sword" And gradu-
ally most Of Asia has come to live
subject to the will Of Europe and on
condition Of buying European goods.
All Of Asia to-day, except China and
Japan, is pretty definitely marked out
for ultimate occupation by some Eu-
ropean power. II Japan is Inundated
and China partitioned, the process will
be completed; the east as a political
entity will have been destroyed, the
east as a peculiar civilization will have
been profoundly impaired.-New York
Post.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
NO PERFECT HEALTH.

Sir Michael Foster delivered an IN
teresting lecture on Health and III
Health" to the members of the Work
ingmen's club on Saturday evening
In the course of his remarks he said
that health, like happiness, did not ex-
ist. They had goal or limit, and
while seeming attainable eluded per
feet possession. The body consisted
of number Of mechanisms which had
the closest and most exact relations
AS they Appropriated to harmony
thore was health, but when discord
came-ill hsalth.-London Telegraph
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased 10 lean
that there is at least one dreaded disease that Soence
has been able 10 cure In all its stages and that Il
cure now known to the medical fraternity. CataFrh
being constitutional disease, requires q constitu
tiOnal treatment Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In,
ternaly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
Ing nature in doing its week. The prOprietors have
SO much faith In its curative powers that they Offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that It fails "a
cure. Send for list OF testimonials,
Address F. ]. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. o,
Sold by all Druggists, T5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Russian cooking is rather indlffer-
ent, and the best restaurants have
French chefs. They are frlghtfully ex-
pensive, but the wealthy Russian
spends his money and thinks nothing
Of paying thirty shlllings for a short
drive in troika (three horses abreast,
the two outside galloplng and the GEN.
ter horse trotting.)
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Nest Northern Railway.

The most northern railway In the
world is the line from Navik, in Nor
way across Lapland, connecting the
Baltic with the Atlantic and giving
access to valuable ore deposits. 1t
reaches latitude GO degrees q minutes
and thus lies within the Arctic circle.
The White Pass railroad in Alaska
reaches latitude of 60 degrees.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Lettuce and SMALLPOX.

So far as 1t is possible for human
being to be protected from catching
smallpox, lettuce is a protection. No
need for vaccination whatever. Any
person who eats a small quantity of
lettuce twice a day, morning and
evening, Is as well protected against
smallpox as 1t is possible for any one
to be.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07


This Is a remarkable offer the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, wis,
makes. They will send you their big
plant and seed catalog. together with
enough seed to grow
100 fine. solid Cabbages.
1000 delicious Carrots.
1000 blanching. nutty Celery.
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce.
1000 splendid Onions.
1000 rare, luscious Radishes.
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to
Induce you to try their warranted seeds
for when you once plant them you
VIII grow no others. and
ALL FOR But Ice POSTAGE,
providing you VIII return this notice,
and II you will send them zoe I'm post
age, they will add to the above a pack
age OF the famous Berliner Caulihower.
CIV. N. VI
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
James Solved Problem.

James has two apples and Henry
has three, and they agree to divide so
that each will have an even number.
How do they do it? James being the
bigger, simply hogs on" to the third
apple and puts it down his hind peck
ct, and tells Henry to boiler all he
pleases.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
reosinte and Billion Dollar orass,

The two greatest fodder plants on
earth, one good for IA tons hay and the
other so tons green fodder per acre.
Grows everywhere, 30 does Victoria
Rape. yielding $4,000 lbs. sheep and
swine food per acre.
JUST SEND 10c IN STAMPS TO THE
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, and receive in return their big
catalog and lots Of farm seed samples.
Nv. N. u
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
At Palm Beach.

But why" we ask of the leader Of
the camping party, do you take that
simpleton Flathedde along? Surely
he Is not congenial companion for
any of you" But" protests the lead.
er, I'VE have to have some one along
to rock the boat occaslonally."-Judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Milk Baths.

The milk bath is now popular among
women in London, England, and in
Paris. Two quarts of milk are used
Tor a sponge bath. If used habitually
milk gives the skin a peculiar soft.
ness and freshness.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Dealers say that as soon az q Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t 10 Inn
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. It can be used cold
or boiled.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Joins the Common Herd.

Royal automobiles are exempt In
England from the numbering regula-
lions. But the Prince Of Wales has
had his auto registered and numbered
because he thinks it will be less con.
spicuous that way.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
CALIFORNIA VERY LOW RATES.

CALIFORNIA VERY LOW RATES.
Only SIS. 90 from Kansas City, St.
Joseph, Atchison and Leavenworth
via Santa Fe.
On sale during March and April, 1904.
The same rate to intermediate points
whose regulsr rate Is higher.
Through Pullman Tourist Sleepers
TO New Mexico, Arizona and Califor-
mia every dav.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED sx-
cursions three times q week.
You're going TO California
Now Is the time 10 make your Inquiries.
Don't walt until yot're ready 70 start on
your travels.
Write me aud I'll quo'e you rates, tell you
about the trains, equipment hours depar-
ture and arrival In fact, Will tell you
facts thatll be OF material help after IS
well as before you start
q. W. HAGENBUCH, Gen. ACT,
rhs AtchIson, Topeka & Santa Fe ny. %.
eos Main St. Kansas City, Mo.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Poor Addressea on Lstters.

Four per cent Of all postal cards
and 20 per cent Of all letters mailed
in Germany and sent to the dead let
ter Office last year could not be de-
livered, because of faulty address, etc.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Rsllsue Trees Have Souls.

There is a belief in parts OF Japan
that trees have souls, and this idea
acts as a check on the devastation Of
timber land unnecessarily.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
HAPPY WOMEN.

W o u l dn'i
q n y woman
be happy,
After years
of backache
suffering,
D Us OF
m | s e r y,
HlBuIo VI I'LL
rest.
T he d | 8.
tress of l1ri.
n airy trou-
bles,
8 h 9 finds
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Sensible Housekespers

will have Defiance Starch. not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money, but also because Of
superior quality.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Fine Bell Rinnere

The republican municipality Of BIZ.
boa, in Spain, has passed a law pro.
hibiting, under fine Of Ell, the ring.
ing of bells.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Panar Eiv,Nheels.

Paper fiywheels are coming into
use. The tensile trelgth of paper 10
enormous. hence its advantage over
iron for this purpose.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

The man who can act as judge at
baby show and escape without
scratch must be born diplomat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
Ry life three years ago-Mrs. THos. RoBBINs,
Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Electric LIaht Income.

Electric light plants of the United
States derive 10 per cent of their in.
come from incandescent and 30 per
cent from arc lights.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Ever In Readiness.

You never have to ask trouble to
come and sit on your doorstep. Just
think Of him and he is there.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Even a swindle-proof man can some
times be taken in by inviting him to
drink.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

What has become of the boy who
was as slow in his movements az the
seven year itch?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

E1fG permanently cured No ts or nervousness aftaP
nrst days use Of Dr. Klne's Great Nerve Restor.
~ send for FREE %. 90 trial bottle and treatise,
Dh u d. KLINE, Led, esl Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pc
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
London,s Population.

London contains 6,24O,OOO persons.
OF these 1882, one-hfth-attend
places Of divine worship on Sunday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

A bald-headed man can't lose any
thing by trying new patent hair re-
storer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

It is cheaper to buy furniture now
courtship.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

To Mine Under the Sea.
A syndicate is about to open extern.
sive coal areas under the sea near
Halifax
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

It's a pity that a miser who has
money to burn can't take 1t with him
when he dies.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Wants Good Librettos.
The manager of Viennese theater
offers two prizes of $500 and $500 for
good librettos for operettas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

All creameries use butter color.
Why not do as they do-use JUNE
TINT BUTTER COLOR.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the guIns, reduces In
aays pain, cures wind collie. 20c bottle
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

It you want a thing well done ask
the waiter to bring 1t rare.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Any man can easily make a fool Of
himself; all he has to do is to act kit
tenish
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Too many people are anxious to fur.
nish cause regardless of the effect.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

One way to dodge the divorce court
is to stay single.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Money talks. even with pugilists-
when they give it a chance.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
WANTED AT ONCE

A trustworthy man elderly gentleman
preferred) with good reference, TO distrib-
ute advertising matter from house to
house; must be a good walker and steady
worker. offer legitir,ste employment 70
satisfactory applicants.
WILL 4 HoLToH, "a ST. Clair ST.. cIsssIssA q
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
DON'T SPOIL YOUR oLorHra.

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white as snow. All grocers. Sc. package.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

The girl who wears diamonds has
some excuse for wringing her hands.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-13

physical force must be used in caring
for the sick. Tact, patience and a slav-
ish devotion to details are necessary in
relieving the tedium of the sick room.
Radical diversions snould only be
taken under skilled advice and the OBJ
servant nurse must know when to ex-
clude any innovation which will excite
or weary a patient. She must plan
tactfully only such little surprises as
will please and relieve monotony. max
ing the sick room as cheerful as cir