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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

Enchanted webl A picture In the air,
Drifted to us from out the distant blue,
From the shadowy ancestors through
whose brave care
With covenanter's blue. as If were glass
ed
In dswy aower-heart, the stars that
o blood yeined blossom that can never
The Declaration, like sacred rite
Is In each star and stripe declamatory,
me Constitution thou shalt long recite,
Our hallowed, eloquent beloved "Old
Glory"
o symphony in red. white. blue!-fan-
OF trumpet, roll of drum, forever new
Reverberations of the Bell, that beat
It's tones Of liberty the wide world
In battle dreaded like a cyclone blastl
symbol OF land and people unsurpassed
my brilliant day shall never have
On foreign shore no pomp so grand a
sight,
No face so friendly, naught consolatory
Like glimpse of lofty spar with thee
Our haliowed. eloquent, beloved "old
Glory"
Thou art the one flag, an embodied pray
One highest and most perfect to review:
WIlIthout one, nothing Il is lineal, square,
has properties of all the numbers, too
Cube, solid, square root, root of root,
best classed
1t for His essence the Creator. cast.
FOR purity are the six stripes OF white,
This number circular and endless
quite
Six times, well knows the scholar wan
and hoary,
his compass, spanning circle. can
Our hallowed, eloquent, beloved "old
Boldly thy seven lines of scarlet flare;
As when Ger old centurian 1t blew
Cred is the trumpet's tone, 1t means to
dared
God favored seven when creation grew:
Inc seven planets, seven hues contrast;
The seven metals seven days; not last
Inc seven tones of marvellous delight
That lend the listening soul their wings
for flight:
That gives thy thirteen stripes their
charm and might?
Our halloWed, eloquent, beloved "old
In thy dear colors honored everywhere,
The great and cystic ternlon we view;
there.
ana three nails the cruclnXion knew. =.
Three are offended when one has tres
passed,
God, and ones neighbor and ones self
aghast.
christ's deity, and soul. and manhOod'S
height:
The Father, Son. and Ghost may here
unite;
With texts like these, divinely monItory,
What wonder that thou conQuerest IL
the flight,
Our hallowed, eloquent, beloved "old
Glory"
ENVOI
o blessed Flagl sign of our precious Past.
Triumphant Present and our Future
vast
Beyond starred blue and bars Of sunset
bright,
Lead us to realms OF Equal Right!
Float on, In every lovely allegory,
Kin to the eagle and the windrand light,
Our hallowed. eloquent, beloved "old
Glory"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
A MIIIIonalre,s ceIebratlon.

-
The spirit Of the Fourth is no re-
specter OF persons. 1t selzes hold of
the millionaire as well as the raga.
muffin whose only means of celebra-
ton lies in snatching up defective ex.
plosives discarded by his more fortu-
nate brothers and endeaYoring to
make them "go off,"
His is intense anticipatory excite.
ment and pleasure, but 1t is no keener
than the zest with which Charles M.
Schwab, man of millions, prepares for
and celebrates the nations natal day.
Mr.. Schwab always endeavors to
spend the day in the town of his boy.
hood, Loretto, Pa, where his father
and mother live. No matter where
he is, or what the business, he usually
manages to turn up at his magnificent
country home on the hill overlooking
the town day or two before the
Fourth; and with him come box after
box Of all manner Of fireworks.
Some of the pyrotechnics he uses
to make glad the hearts OF his little
friends-the children Of former play.
mates. The fireworks which Mr..
Schwab reserves for himself are set
of on the night Of the Fourth, when
he gathers at his house his friends
and relatives for miles around. The
display lasts until well into the night.
1t is dazzling and gorgeous in the ex-
IRENE. and 1t causes many an honest
former friend to calculate from the
depth Of his wonderment and awe:
We'll, swan, but Charles a hum.
nnarto
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
orIqln of Our Banner.

It has often been asked what sug.
gested the design for our star-spangled
banner. There are many traditions
afioat concerning the origin of the de-
sign, but the one in which there is
undoubtedly the most truth is that
which credits the design to Washing.
ton.
The general found in the coat-of.
arms Of his own family a hint from
which he drew the design tpr the flag.
The coat-of-arms Of the Washington
family has two red bars on a white
ground, and three gilt stars above the
top bar. The American flag, once de-
cided upon. was rushed through In a
hurry. for the army was badly IN need
Of a standard.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
cIeveIand's Bond sale.

Ex-President Cleveland's attempt to
explain his bond Issues in the Satur.
day Evening Post neither throws any
new knowledge on the transactions
nor puts them in any better light be-
fore intelligent people. Mr.. Cleveland
says that the repeal Of the act OF 1890
did not give any relief, and yet we
are told by free traders that the cause
Of the panic of 1893 was the Sherman
Silver-Purchase law Of 1890. Protec-
tionists have always known that the
repeal Of that law by no means met
the situation, nor could prevent the
distress that came upon our people
Immediately after the election Of
Mr.. Cleveland, and with him Demo
cratic Senate and House in 1892. The
ex.President says most truly, how
ever, that "a factor in the situation,
most perplexing and dangerous, was
the distrust, which was becoming
enormous. regarding the wisdom and
stability Of our scheme OF inance.P
and he might have added. in antlci.
patton Of the coming change in our
tariff policy.
Free traders cannot explain away
our calamities Of 1893 and the follow
ing years by ignoring the fact that the
people, As soon as the election Of 1892
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
The First stars and strIpes.

The first using Of the stars and
stripes In military service was at Fort
Stamoix, renamed Fort Schuyler now
Rome, New York, in 1777. August I'd
Of that year the fort was besleged by
the English and Indians; the brave
garrison we're without flag, but one
was made in the fort. The red stripes
were Of a petticoat furnished by a
woman, the white stripes and stars
were supplied by an officer who gave
his shirt for that purpose, and the
blue was a piece Of Col. Peter Ganse
yoort's military cloak. Three women
worked on the flag, and 1t was raised
to victory, when on the 22d Of August
the redmen and the English were de-
feated at the fort.
The next record Of the using Of the
stars and stripes is on the first ami
versary OF American independence,
which was celebrated at Philadelphia,
Charleston, s. c., and other PAGES,
July 4th. 1777.
The banner was used at the battle
Of Brandywine, September 18th, 1777,
at Germantown, October 4th OF the
same year, and It also fioated over the
surrender OF Burgoyne.
This flag cheered the patriots Of
Valley Forge the next winter; It waved
at Yorktown and shared In tie rejolc'
ings at the close Of the war.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
A Flop.

Some of the free traders are now
claiming that the tariff cuts down the
profits of manufacture. This is an
interesting flop. Heretofore protection
has been denounced as a partner
ship" between the government and
the manufacturers whereby the lat
eers profits we're swelled. The free
traders should find out where they are
at.-Rochester Democrat and Chron.
icle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
Parker a Free Trader.

Some Of the Parker boomers have
discovered that the Judge wrote part
Of the New York State Democratic
platform in 1885. That platform in.
dorsed the Cleveland administration,
then in office over a year. and its tar
IN reform policy. This discovery IS
not likely to help the Judge or Ms
boom among those who recall what
happened when the Democratic plan
OF tariff reform vas put into effect
Troy Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

The delegates are chosen for the
Republican national convention. More
than two-thirds Of these delegates are
instructed for the nomination Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt, and it is known that
a majority Of the remaining third are
outspokenly in favor of his riomina-
ton. 1t appears to be settled that the
nomination will be unanimous and
that no other name will be presented
before the convention. The sentiment
regarding the nomination for Vice
President is divided between Repre-
sentative r. r. Hit of Illinois and
Senator Fairbanks Of Indiana, with
the indications that one or the other
Of these gentlemen will be selected.
The Democrats are not making
much Roadway in their efforts to get
together" for campaign in which
they believe that, with a united front,
they would have some chance Of sue
cess. All indications point to the
nomination Of Judge Parker Of New
York, but there is a determined mi
nordty opposing him, and under the
Democratic convention requirement
of a two-thirds majority to effect a
nomination, 1t is by no means yet
certain that the opposition may not
be able to defeat the New York candi-
date. There is bitter opposition to
Judge Parker, and it is expected that
the Bryan element, which will be rep
resented in large numbers on the floor
OF the convention, and will be led by
the Nebraskan in a powerful speech
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

The latest fad among Yale students
ls going barefooted through the streets
of New Haven. 1t is supposed to have
been started by some young gentle
man whose father could not be
reached by telegraph.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

We suggest the following subject
Of world interest for the sweet girl
graduates essay: VIII the Russian
blouse ever be entirely superseded by
the Japanese hmono?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

Another bank teller has confessed
that large shortage in his accounts
is due to speculation. And It is en-
couraging to note that the news
papers refer to him as a thief instead
Of an embezzler.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

Boston's Twentieth Century club
has discussed mastication, and was
told by one expert Of a woman who
chews every morsel Of food 200 times.
Now does this lady eat to live or does
she live to eat2
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

A contemporary announces that
Cuba raises nearly one-third Of the
worlds cane. For the sake of the
young republics reputation, It should
be noted that6 the last word in the
above sentence is spelled correctly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

That the emancipation of woman is
now complete has been demonstrated
in st. Louis. The leader Of them all
exercised her prerogative of liberty
and went from the parlor into the
kitchen.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

A Worcester (Mass.) man, who forg.
ed a check for $500. said he did 1t in
his sleep. The size Of the check,
however, was not convincing. II SEEM
ed to indicate that he knew perfectly
what he was about.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

A scientist has discovered that loaf.
ing is conducive to health and longev.
ity. Come to think of 1t, who ever
saw tramp suffering from arterio.
sclerosis?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

The piano dealers were able to get
together only 200 old square pianos
for the bonfire at their national con.
vention in Atlantic City. You see, we
had a coal strike year ago last win
ter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
A word About our RalIroads.

Mr.. Neville Priestly of the British
Indian Railway department, in his re-
cent report wherein he discusses our
American railroads, says the average
daily pay of the unskilled workman
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
A Bunch Of Fire craoksrn.

A lit firecracker in the hand isn't
worth two in the pack.
There is no use pulling the trigger
after the gun has been fired.
Do not look gift cannon in the
mouth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

A Youngstown man dropped dead
from sheer excitement as the last
man went out in the ninth inning the
other day. So happy death does
not fall to the lot of every fan.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

Even though Mr.. ]. p. Morgan has
Just paid $13,57O for a miniature por
trait of the duchess Of Norfolk, by
Holbein, Mrs. Morgan has no reason
to be jealous.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

II a person has legal right to snore
should two persons snoring at the
same time and in the same room be
compelled so to snore as not to make
a discord?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

OF course, II one of those floating
mines sinks a neutral ship our pro.
Jap shouters will insist that 1t was
mineski or a mineovitch. and that the
Japs were not responsible.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

King Edward recently received in
private audience Capt. Mahan, U. s.
NJ, (retired)-the man who knows
pretty much everything about all
kinds Of ships excepting lordships.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

The Russians are not the first peo-
pie to float mines. Wall street has
been in the business for years. And
many an innocent craft has been
wrecked thereby.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

This talk about the uselessness Of
che veriform appendix is very fool
ish. It's exceedingly useful to the
doctors.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

Since love alone makes 1t worth the
while to live.
Let all be now forgiven and forgive.
says Alfred Austin in his latest poem,
All right, Alfred, we'll forgive you.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

And the bank auditor, after he had
stolen the funds OF his. employers,
blamed the actress for Hs ruin, Just
as Adam blamed Eve. OF course, the
man was not in any way at fault.
The woman tempted me and did
eat" is stili the resort Of some cow
ards.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

The Duke and Duchess Of Marlbor.
ough are reported to be living apart.
There are only few happy American
duchesses left.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

The Pennsylvania clergyman who
shot at burglar the other day and
hit him has earned the thanks Of the
entire congregation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

Now that Josh Billings" is dead,
Prof. Davy Jones of Lancaster claims
70 be the greatest English speller"
living.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

The mental anguish of dry man
in a wet district is exceeded only by
that of wet man in dry district.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

However, Mr.. and Mrs. Mosquito are
still laughing in their sleeves at the
eminent scientists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30
THE ISSUES FOk 1904.
RoosEvELT's NOMINATION GER.
TAIN TO BE UNANIMOUS.

Republicans viii Stand Pat, While
Democrats VIII Strike for Tariff
Revision Without Regard to the
Needs Of American Labor and In
dustry.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

An observer says that the earnings
of married women are decreasing.
How about their expenditures?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

After man takes more than $4,000
they quit calling 1t stealing and refer
to It as embezzlement.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-06-30

The typhoid microbes are pretty
wideawake, but they are very easily
taken in.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14

course. the preposterous character OF the book
lies ,7on the surface. but the shocking thing
is that MI Thorne should have written this
farraCo of nonsense apparently without the
smallest suspicion OF the irreverence OF his
proceedings The interests Of Christianity have
been brought into fiction before, but never. that
We know Of in a book so crudely sensational
Sacred history is turned in when II Was
Dark to the purposes Of tawdry melodrama;
the great conflict between the forces Of good
and evil is illustrated by a plot as silly as that
Of any penny-dreadfuL 1t is q just punishment
for Mr. Thorne's bad taste that When 1t Was
Dark" for all its scnsationalism. is. on the
whole appalIing!y duh
We began by speaking Of one new edition,
and we close with an allusion TO another. The
reprint Of "Eyelina" is a delightful addition to
the series Of illustrated classics in which it
appears The book is probably never going to
enchant any readers as il enchanted so many or
Fanny Burney's contemporaries, but it is still
a readable romance. readable, in fact. not only
for its intrinsic qualities. but for the old fash
toned glamour which it has taken on with the
massage Of time. Mr.. DobsOn's PREDATORY essay
is precisely what we look for from his hand.
scholarly and sympathetic. packed with infOr
nation OF that delicately antiquarian sort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14

NJ LeroI gives Us an exquisite plate IN colors
which we reproduce, Of that study Of a
Louvre which Is one Of the masters most ex-
quisite drawings The January number con-
tains similar Reproduction Of The Dame
Russo" OF Jean Ratists Leprince, also In the
Louvre, \ fascinating example OF eighteenth
century work IN black and red crdyOns. "L'Arr
always contains interesting text and fine Illus
trations but these old drawings give IL a special
claim upon the good viii Of the amateur.
Ancient MSS are stin TO be found The ar
chivist Of MontecassinO has just discovered IN
that famous abbey 4 parchment containing his
toricaI matter OF Importance hitherto unknown.
and bearing upon the period OF the struggle be-
tween Gregory VII and Henry ~.
Mr.. Churton CoIIins's long expected studies
IN Shakespeare Will be issued soon We may
say by the way. Of Mr.. Coilins's papers on
American poets and poetry. current In The
North American Review" that they are frank
Just and kinder than have been the criticisms
OF earlier English commentators About Poe be
is fairly enthusiastic: Every note which he
struck he struck for the first time. and every
note which he struck has since vibrated In the
lyric poetry OF America and England But
concludes the critic 1t never kindled . gen
erOUs emotion q noble thought
The author OF Rock Of Ages--Augustus Mon
tagu Toplady-ded In August 177S. but not
until n fortnight ago WAS memorial placed
In the parish church OF Fareham- where he Was
born
Sir William Ramsay humorouxfy declared AZ
= literary dinner the other evening that scien-
tifc men gained not merely all their informa-
ton. but all their ideas, from novelista The
discovery Of radiurn. now well known. was Ger
tainfy romantic, and II pointed to the possible
transmutation OF one element into another. al
though he would not say that copper or silver
could be transmitted into gold To nOvelistS be
would venture to suggest the subject Of q new
book novel might be written what would
happen in the world il gold became. not worth
less. but much cheaper than II was now. What
would happen to a capitalist who had invested
his money In stocks and sharesT Would he be
ruined. OF would be be landed on the summit
Of prosperity A German novelist had recently
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14

which he loves TO dispense Naturally. how
ever, the special charm OF this edition resides
IN its collection Of Illustrations drawn by Mr..
hugh Thomson That graceful draughtsman
shows no development OF style; he Is not for
example, rich IN color. as brilliant in his
distribution Of light and shade we would
like him 10 be But 1t never Mr.. Thorn
sons way to seek strong effects; for him dam
tiness and A certain refined humor are the
qualities always TO be sought He found them
this occasion, giving -EveIina" a most
winning pictorial accompaniment lie has sup
piled. as usual. handsome design for the cover
a rich effect in gold and dark green
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
4 STORY ABOUT MOMMSEN.
The london Chronicle.

From The London Chronicle
One anecdOte OF MOmmscn has been almost
forgotten. He elected 70 the ReichstaS. and
the day he took HIS seat there was an extraordi-
nary scene Bismarck was speaking, and
MOmmSen was absorbed In document he had
taken out Of his pocket Suddenly he shouted.
-StopT Bismarck paused. and everybody stared
Mommsen, thinking he was still in his classroom.
exclaimed: That foolish student! Is he going
to talk all day? What foolish student Is II that
talks, talks talks, II we had nothing to do
but listen TO his talk7 II he rs not quiet at once
I shall call the attendant and have him re-
moved" There was a great roar of laughter,
and then the absent minded historian discovered
where he waA He never entered the Relchstag
again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
An AMERICAN INVASION.
From The Athennurn

Although II "a now wen between Che seasons
OF the annual American invasion Of students,
quite a small army OF historical workers from
the other side has been recently seen In our
archives and public nbraries Among these is
Professor Charles Andrews. Of Bryn Mawr who
win probably be intrusted with the preparat ton
OF the important guide to the Am Tfcan sources
in this country which is IN contemplation.
Most Of the above students II may be remarked
are engaged upon the fiscal question" as II ex-
listed for the mother country and her planta-
lions In :he eighteenth century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14

When NJ. Leroi revived publication Of his ad-
rirable periodical. "L'Art." We expressed the
hope that he would find il possible to include
among his Illustrations some of those facsimies
If drawings by the old masters which are better
made i'm Paris than anywhere else We received
assurances that he would at least try the eX-
pertinent. 1t is pleasant TO see that the expert
Tnent has been successful, and has received the
support Of the public. for now there is a fac
smile Of the sort in nearly every number or
''I'Art'' In recently received there is a
beautiful reproduction Of one Of Wattedu's
studies of the nude In the December number
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14

In the same letter is a reference to C,ols-t,-.
also guest OF the WOrdswOrths at that ti-s@
ana rather troublesome guest n r,r.. i
reared Dear COleridge is well and IN -
spirtts-wrIttng letters to all his Friends a,S ~
quaihC'nces, dlspatchlng prospectuses and am
prepared to begin his work NOBODY s1IrsIv -
himself would have ventured 70 send form 49,
prospectus. with no one essay written-po ba,,s.
ming made! but yet 1 believe il was tn 80
way for him. believe he could not have ~
the beginning unspurred p By a nacegSi.
which lS no" created by the promise tbs-ass
made cannot. however, be without haunfi,-
or rear, seeing him so often obliged to lie In -
more than half Of the day. often so verv noo-l-
as to be utterly unable TO DO anything wbafsv.sS
To-day. though he came down to dfr1s- y. =
perfectly well. he did not rise tin near . o'cI,ct
am AFRAID this account OF him may give Won
some alarm; assure you. however tbat r..
Is no need 70 be alarmed. his health Is mus
very much better. and his looks are almost vrb,t
you would wish them to be- and however I'M Ia
may have been in the mornings he spIdor, en-.
TO be cheerful and comfortable at night san
and he are sitting together in his parIour"