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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
West VIRGINIA Aroused.

Roberts, W. Va. May 16.-Many In.
teresting discoveries are being made
and many wonderful cures reported
recently, but nothing has been seen
or heard Of In this state to equal the
wonderful work of a remedy called
Dodd's Kidney Pills. The people are
very enthusiastic about 1t for it seems
that there is no case that this won
derful medicine cannot cure.
Among many cases reported that OF
Mr.. John j. Ash Of this place is con-
spicuous for Its completeness. Mr..
Ash was great sufferer with Kidney
trouble. He was gradually growing
worse till at the last he was forced to
get up three or four times every night.
He had tried many medicines with
out any good result, but at last he
found the rigts one In DodG's Kidney
Pills. He says: The very first box
Of Dodd's Kidney Pills did me more
good than anything took in my life."
Now Mr.. Ash Is we'll and can sleep
all night as comfortably as he ever
could.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Burt, but one escaped. A child, two
years old, was found warmly wrapped
In its travelling blanket, uninjured, on
a cake Of ice. few minutes after the
car plunged beneath the water. 1t
was John Burt.
In the opinion of his neighbors,
Peter Burt was crazy from the hour
the news came to him. Strange
stories we're whispered concerning
Captain Burt, as he was then called.
Related travellers along the lonely
read saw lights burning through all
hours Of the night. They heard the
old man talking or praying in a loud
voice.
Upon the death of Robert, Peter
Burt went to Boston and buried his
dead. With fearless eyes he saw the
pride Of his old age lowered into the
grave. Robert Burns Burt was a care
full lawyer, and his will covered every
contingency. It appointed his father
executor of his small estate, and in
trusted him with the care of his son.
Peter Burt placed the boy In the keep
ing Of competent nurse. and re-
turned to his farm.
Save fer the occasional smoke from
the chimney, there was no sign that
Peter Burt existed throughout the
three months that followed. His son
Joseph called at the house, but was
not admitted.
At the end Of this period the old
man emerged and was seen In Hing.
ham. For the first time in years he
spoke to his neighbors, who noticed
that his hair was as driven snow,
and that his face shone with
strange light. In the calm manner
Of one controlled by an unalterable
conviction, he stated that he had
made his peace with God, and was in
spired by Him. He had received the
gift Of prophecy and Of understand.
Ing.
When John Burt was seven years
old his grandfather brought him to
the old farmhouse. With the boy
came his nurse and her husband,
William Jasper, the latter charged
with the duties of hired man. Thus
John Burt began his life on the farm.
When John had mastered his let
ters and primer he was sent to school
in bingham. taking the regular course
for Ave years. Then a private tutor
came from Boston. Five days In the
week the boy studied under this
young mans direction, and made rap
Id progress. With his stern old face
lighted with Joy and pride. Peter Burt
would listen to the recitations.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
CHAPTER TWo--contlnued.


Prince growled. John looked up the
road.
There's someone coming" he said.
Jessie turned and saw Miss Maiden
approaching. She looked at her mud.
dy feet, her bedraggled hat and her
splattered blouse and skirt.
'Ill get an awful scolding," she
said, half to herself and half to the
boy. Then for the first time she
scrutinized John Burt. She noted
that he was well dressed; that he
was not barefooted, like most farmer
boys, and that he was handsome and
self-possessed.
do you belong to the riffraff?"
asked Jessie, lowering her voice so
that the approaching governess
should not hear her.
Never heard of It," replied John
Burt in a puzzled smile. what
Is it,"
II don't know" said Jessie; but
my papa don't allow me to associate
with the riffraff, and forgot until
just now to ask you If you are rlff-
raff."
A look of pain came to the honest
face Of the boy. Before he could
speak Jessie turned to n-aet Miss
Maiden.
why, Jessie Garden, what have
you been doing?" With a cry of dis
may the governess dropped an arm
full Of flowers and surveyed the wreck
of the sailor suit.
Jessie looked penitent indeed as
she gazed at the, muddy shoes and the
torn stocking; but contrition is a fee
! BILE flame in the heart of child.
'Never mind the old clothes,
COVE" she said. watch me catch
crab! l can do 1t just splendid"
Jessie, lay that pole down and
come away with me-" said Miss NAL
den sternly. How dare you play
with a strange boy! What would
your father say? Come with me at
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

course he began practice In Boston,
and his success was instantaneous.
For ten years after the death OF his
wife, Peter Burt conducted the farm
Of his forefathers. One after another
Of his sons and daughters, as they
became Of age, left the old home,
never to return. One night after sup
per Peter Burt informed the remain
ing children that he was going to sea.
He had bought an interest In a whal-
ing vessel, and would sail from New
Bedford in a week. To Sarah-the
eldest Of the children-he gave three
hundred dollars, together with in
structlons concerning the manage
ment of the farm. He did not know
how long he would be gone-it might
be a year or 1t might be five. With
some tenderness he kissed the weep
ing orphans, and tramped down the
road in the direction of bingham.
Five years later the Segregansett
dropped anchor at New Bedford. None
of the crew that went on with her re-
turned. Peter Burt sold the cargo,
paid of his men, disposed of his in.
terest in the ship, and on the follow
ing day walked into the Burt farm
house. He was greeted affectionate-
ly by his son Joseph, who for year
had lived alone In the old house. A
week later the boy was sent to school
in Boston, and Peter Burt began his
solitary occupancy OF the ancestral
home.
Shortly before Peter Burt's return,
Robert had married, and the old man
was delighted when the young couple
made visit to the old farm. The
following year John Burt was born.
and Peter Burt journeyed to Boston
to witness the christening.
Two years later Robert Burns Burt
and his wife were instantly killed in
a railroad accident. The train crashed
through bridge. 1t was winter, and
bitterly cold. OF the fifteen passen-
gers in the car occupied by Robert
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

elder Blake had purchased the Oh
Leonard farm, and so had become the
nearest neighbor of Peter Burt. There
were several children in the Blake
family, but this narrative has concern
only with James, the eldest, boy of
John Burt's age.
The two farms were separated by o
creek, which, at place called the
willows, widened to a pool, famed as
fishing and swimming place. One
June morning John was seated on a
log spanning the narrow neck of this
reach OF water. He had landed a
bass, when the cracking Of twigs and
the swaying of the underbrush on tie
farther side of the creek attracted his
attention.
A moment later a boy emerged
from the thicket. He surveyed John
with an expression more Of contempt
than Of surprise. The new conner was
tall, well-formed lad, straight as an
arrow. quick and graceful In his
movements. He also carried a rod,
which he rested against the log; and
for few seconds he calmly gazed at
John Burt.
"Hello!"
"Hello!" answered John Burt.
"Fishin'?"
mo; swimming" replied John.
Think you're smart, don't yer" re-
sponded the strange boy as he baited
his hook. Cray Burt's boy, amt
We? No objection to my fishin', have
your"
There was a haunting sarcasm In
his voice, and defiance in his air.
Without waiting for reply he cast
his line into the water.
"You can fish as long as you please
on your own side Of the creek" said
John sullenly. For half an hour no
word was spoken. John caught four
bass during that time, while Jim
hooked only eel grass. Then he cast
his line across the pool, dropping it
few feet from Johns line.
John Burt's face flushed angrily.
Keep on your own side!" he COM
manded.
'T'll fish where darn please! This
isn't your creek!" retorted Jim Blake
with defiant grin. IF it Is, what
are you going to do about it,"
AS he spoke John brought his hook
near the surface, and by a sudden
twist "snagged" Jim Blake's line.
With jerk he whipped the rod from
his opponents hand. Young Blake
was furious. John calmly towed the
rod across the pool, unsnarled the
lines, and threw the rod on the bank.
Obeying boys first instinct, Jim
looked for stone, but found none.
Then he jumped for the log. Drop
ping his rod, John Burt also sprang
forward, and they met in the center
of the bridge.
Ito be continued.)
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
CHAPTER THREE.
John Burt's Hoyhood.

JOUn DbTh . DOyHoOd'
For two hundred years the Burt
house had withstood the blasts of
winter and the whitening heat Of sum-
mer. Time had worked upon the
rough exterior until 1t seemed like a
huge rectangular rock, weather-worn
and storm beaten. The small plateau
on which 1t stood sloped northward
to the sea. Rugged rocks to the west
stood as a wall, frowning at the quiet
beauties Of salt marsh and cedar
swamp below. To the south were
patches of meadow wrested from
wood and rock by generations Of toll.
Through this fairer section a brook
wandered between banks festooned
with watercress. Old settlers knew
the locality by the name OF Rocky
Woods.
When Hezekiah Burt died, Peter
Burt inherited the hold homestead in
Rocky Woods. He was young giant
with the shoulders Of Hercules. At
the age Of thirty he took to wife the
faIrest maiden Of the surrounding
country, and to them son was born
and christened Robert Burns Burt. A
year later the mother sickened and
died. The grief Of Peter Burt was
terrible as his strength. For year
he remained a prisoner in his house;
then returned to work, and for two
years labored with the energy of a
demon. His second marriage followed.
He led to the altar the daughter Of
poor farmer, and Of this prosaic union
seven children were born.
After fifteen years Of work and sor-
row the patient wife folded her tired
hands, closed her weary eyes and
sank into that sleep which awakens
not to toll. II Peter Burt loved his
second wife, he never told her so. II
he loved her children, his expression
Of affection took a peculiar form. He
made no secret Of his favoritism FOR
Robert Burns Burt, the only child of
his first wife.
Robert was a boy OF whom any
father would be proud. At twelve he
was sent 10 school in bingham. At
nineteen he entered Harvard, gradu-
ating in four years with honors. AZ
Ser two more years devoted "a law
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Eas.sr Lilies.

The rise OF the Easter lily n one
Of the most sensational features Of
greenhouse Horticulture in America
during the last quarter Of q century.
American florists raise about 5000, 900
Easter lilies year. Assuming that
only half Of these plants are sold; that
each bears only two flowers "a good
plant should have six to eight and
that the public pays so cents bud. 1t
would seem that the American people
spend at least s2.5OO.00O for Easter
lilies every year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
stespest Of Mountains.

Mount Mckinley is known to be
the steepest Of all the great noun
tains OF the world, and It is unlike
most other great peaks from the fact
that arctic conditions begin at It's
very base. The prospective conquer
er Of this immense uplift must pick
his path over broken stones. icy
slopes. sharp cliffs and an average
slope Of 45 degrees for at least A.
900 feet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
poua 1ha, Smoke Pines.

These two dogs, Dewey and Ruth,
are the pets Of Minneapolis mar
Their skill at balancing pipes between
their teeth Is but one Of the many
clever tricks they have learned. In
justice II should be said that the pipes
are never lighted, but the dogs enjoy
them. all the same, and anybody who
tries to interfere with the after-dinner
smoke must watch for fight
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Prof. Haman Oh Basel has recently
taken a rough census OF the Jews Of
the world, and comes to the conclu-
sion that they now number nearly H.
100000. OF these a good two-thirds
are found in Europe. Russia comes
first with 5.5OO.OOO 10000 in Aslatic
RUSSIA, then Austria-Hungary with
1850, 900, Germany with $4,000. Rou-
mania with 100000, Great Britain
100000, Turkey 10000. Holland 95,-
900. France 1900. Italy $4,000.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Now the iceman is figuring out ex-
Ouses for boosting prices next summer.
X. c. S. Almanac TOR 1904.

The Kansas City Southern Railway
Company's Annual Almanac is now
ready for distribution. 1t contains the
usual monthly calendars, many useful
household hints and information con-
corning the country in Missouri, Ar
kansas, the Indian Territory, Texas
and Louisiana. Write for a copy to
S. G. Warner, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, X. C. S. Ry,, Kansas
City, Mo.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Never Argue.

People waste a tremendous amount
Of time and energy in trying to agree
with one another. They waste good
deal more in trying to make other peo-
pie agree with them. But to learn
how to disagree gracefully does not
seem often thought Of. Truly mat
ter Of regret, because II we all learnt
this lesson the world would be a much
pleasanter place 20 live.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
The Worlds Fair

In making your arrangements for
the Worlds Fair at st. Louis this
summer, If you consider convenience
and saving Of time, you will take the
Wabash Railroad as it runs by and
stops at its Station at the entrance Of
the Fair Grounds; thus saving sew.
eral miles run and return, and the In.
evitable jam at ne big Union Station.
BY all means consider the advantages
OF the Wabash.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

once!" She gathered up the flowers
and took Jessie by the hand.
Goodbye, Prince! Goodbye, John
Burt" Jessie waved her hand gaily
at her fishing companion as Miss NAL
den turned into the path leading
through the woods.
HE was real nice, and you're aw-
full good, COVE, not to scold him!"
were the words that reached John
Burt as he carried his basket Of crabs
to the wagon.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
eovernment Paws Low waoes.

The British government continues
to be denounced by the workers union
for the low wages paid at government
work shops, shipyards, arsenals and
gun factories, but all denunciations
and resolutions seem to have no eff
feet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
erAru or ONO. CITY or roLxpo.

LUCAS COUNTY. 80
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he 10 senior
partner Of the arm Of +. J. CHENEY b Co., doing
business in the City Of Toledo, County and state
aforesaid, and that said nrm win pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the Of
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed IN my pres.
ence, this 9th day Of December, A. D. 1885.
1917 A. W. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hairs Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
SYSTEM, Send for testimonials, free.
=. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists T5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Korean Houses.

The average Korean lives in
matched cottage having three rooms
in row. The kitchen fire is at one
end and its chimney at the other, the
fiue passing under the rooms warns
them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Swiss Law Little Observed.

The killing Of birds is forbidden in
the Swiss Canton of Tessin, and last
year the rural police confiscated over
10000 traps and nets. Nevertheless,
the birds are offered for sale in the
markets with impunity.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
sensibie Housekeepers

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, 1904-05-26

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality Of Defiance Starch makes II
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality Of De
nance Starch is fast taking place of
all other brands. Others say they
cannot sell any other starch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Llahtino by Alcohol.

Lighting by alcohol has two great
advantages over other kinds; 1t de-
velops less heat and does not poison
the air so quickly as 1t gives out less
carbonic acid.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Dealers say that as soon az . cu6
toner tries Defiance Starch II IL i'm
possible 10 sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can bo used cold
or boiled.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Mother GrAy's Sweet Powders for Chlldreu

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York. cure
Constipation. Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms Over go 900
testimonials. At all druggists 2Sc Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy. NY.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Contrasts In Size.

Lord Kelvin calculated that If q
drop Of water were magnified to the
size Of the earth It's constituent atoms
would be somewhere between the size
Of q small shot and base balls.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Leading Producers Of Iron ore.
The leading Iron ore states are Minp
nssota. with an output Of 100000
tons; Michigan. with 11.ooo.o 900. and
Alabama. with yboo.oop tons
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Investments bx Iesuita.

II is estimated that the investments
Of the Jesuits in Europe amount to
four billions Of dollars. Much Of the
money is invested in German govern.
ment bonds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
American Rice consumptlon.

The per capita consumption Of rice
in the United States was three pounds
In 1900. Is FIVE pounds now, and the
Agricultural Department says that It
will 90 to forty.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

The Chinese and Japanese make
many articles Of furniture out of pa
per.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
WlGqIesStIck LAUNDRY pLur

Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes.
Costs 10 cents and equals 20 cents worth Of
any other bluing. II your grocer does not
keep 1t send l0c for sample to The Laundry
Blue Co., IA Michigan Street, Chicago.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
Ereneh Lenlon Of Honor.

S''S'' ~SS'VV' " I'V'V''
The largest order Of merit In the
world is the French Legion of Honor,
which has a trifle over half a million
members.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

II a love letter has grain Of sense
in 1t, then 1t is failurs as love let
ter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
EuNpt,a Ruler.

The Khedive Of Egypt neither
smokes nor drinks, is an early riser
and speaks six languages.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Many a young man after going the
pace finds himself on the other side OF
the bars.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Lewis "Single Binder" straight SC
cigar. The highest price SC cigar to the
dealer and the highest quality for the
smoker. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
tor all affections OF the throat and lungs-WM.
0. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb TO- 1900
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Some people inadvertently tell the
truth, and then try to lie out Of It.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

A man whose wife calls him dear in
public usually looks cheap.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces IN.
nammatlon, alays palm cures wind collie. Csc bottle,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

The grocer who gives short weight
deserves a long wait for his money.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

A woman may look her age, but she
seldom looks the age she says she is
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

1t is easier to make new quarrel
than to patch up an old one.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
telegraph Wire In America.

There are in use In the United
States 100000 miles Of telegraph
wire.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

A man can be all run down without
getting In the way of an automobile.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

A person is pretty smart not to think
ne is smarter than he is.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26

The man with hole in his shoe al.
ways puts his best foot forward.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-26
CHAPTER FOUR.
James Blake.

John Burt was fourteen years old
when he first met James Blake. The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
K odol DVspepsia Cure
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#ls Often Made by the Wisest of Mar
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u Often Made by the Wisest of Mar
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Don't delay until too late
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Remember the name Doan's and take
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