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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
By E2zX1- %aNS0X H.

Sam knight, colored, free born and
honest, does odd Jobs about the court
house square. He does errands for
clerks, saddles horses and feeds them
for travellers. takes notes for young
men to young ladies' homes, sweeps
out Offices for doctors and lawyers,
and builds fires for bachelors. was
one of his clients; and, as he had
prediction for "craps" and other vul-
gar games, he had been one OF my
clients. defended him once and he
got ninety days. He had been married
also, and | advised him to quit his
wife.
One morning Sam came to my room
about daylight to build the fire.
had not slept we'll during the night
and was vexed because Of such early
intrusion. rubbed my weary eyes
moment or so, and while he was
piling on the hickory logs, asked
what In the name OF Boneyards he
was doing there so soon; and before
he had time to answer proceeded to
give him instructions, along with
piece Of an irritated mind, which
were intended to arrest disturbances
at such an hour In the future.
"Yassah, Mars Willie, know'd you
was gwinter raise de dickens, but
ses to myself, does, Mars Willie
most likely des fume n raise Cain,
but | ruther have him beat me dan
have de cats stan dare at my do In
de darknls' n cuss me up an down
wusser'n er jay bird ever cusS er
,yaller hammer NJ OATS what deyse
been er doin' ever since To- bed time
-er slttin' in front er my do spittin'
out sulfous fab frum dey eyes an hol.
lerin' monstus words from dey moufs
what de oil Scratch teaches 'em to
say. OATS de reason Use heah."
"Cats!" said |. "You afraid of cats?
Mercy, what a coward! Why didn't
you chuck 'em of or catch one and
kill 1t? The others would have left
you alone If you had murdered one of
them. Afraid of cats! That is the
reason of my being disturbed, eh?"
"Kill err cat? Lordy, Mars Willie,
doan you never do dat; nose'r des
'leav' 'em alone by deyselves, 20 on
way frum 'em II dey posters you, but
doan' never kill air one-dat's de gos-
pei!
| Miss Nancy (my mothers first
iname), she done rails you chillun up
des like OF Miss rails her-Miss Nan
cy tried fer ter do dat, bring EN- up
in de right way. NJ menny's been de
time when your ma say to me, Sam,
when you see Mahs Willie dom
wrong, des tell him fer ter member
his gran'pa what stood up n shot de
British wild Presidenner Jackson
down yonder at Norleans,' n OATS
de reason I'm er tellin you to let de
cats erlone."
what nave cats ever done to you
that you should come here and de-
liver me a lecture about what
mustn't do? Do you think I'm afraid
Of cats? You speak OF them as II
they we're possessed Of the evil spirit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21

slav'ry time n I was err WIFI man
that owned her, n all dat time she
was just er CROWN up like cotton
when de June sun come er billn'
down-but doan' say nuthin' tell
she git good and grown, when, ez
toll you, axes her at de quiltin'. N
Use so happy dat evenln', Mars VIII
lie, | feels des If dun TUX TO drains
and hit was er Sunday. We puts OF
de wedd!n' till cotton is pick'd.
well, one day kills er cat n dat
night l has de stranges' dream, I
does, bout Mary Ann. know'd bad
ness gwlnter happen n sho' nun de
very mex day, back Ell de guardin,
dar seed her err sittin' on de groun'
talkin' wild dat yaller Niger Ike frum
Mars Tom Campbell's place. SEE,
Come erlong, Mary Ann. n les git
de cows, TO dark but she jes' Ian
n sho' her teef n Ike he say:
'G'long, Niger; doan' you see de
lady's engaged?
Il doan' say er word, but TO- | gifts
very fur in de paschur' dat cat whut
| kills hops up on my back wild de
eyes o. de debble In de head whut
looks blue n red n green n yaller
all at de same time, n says des as
plain, XIII dat yaller gal; xii 'er
Sam; kill her! Oar de knit In 20
pockit-slash her tn de heart-she
done airt wild you, fiirt wild you; now's
de time; kill 'er, n cyarve Ike's
heart outten him; cyarv himl' But
jes' run, Mars Willie, cos l know'd
| kwinter do powerful harm a staid
'roun' de paschur. gifts erway from
whar my eyes could see EN-. | doan'
sleep nalr er wink, n mex mornin',
des es l was err hltchin' up de mules
fer to go after wood, who should
comerlong but Ike er holdin' Mary
AIMS hans, n she er wearin' dc
clos Miss Martha dun gin her fer de
weddln', n she turn n look at me
impuden' lik' n say, OATS right,
Sam; go fer de wood fer ter max de
fiahs! but mem Ike we gwlne ter de
fish fry n as she walk OF she kin'er
turn n say, Nm Sam, here's dat
brass ring o. your'n-I doan' want II
no mo- Ike. he gwinter gimme er
gop one.'
de mules dey switchin' dey tails
fer to keep de hosshys off'n 'em n
de debble-eat he hop up on my shout
der n poke his BRET in my face
BRET dat had fab in hit, n say, XII
EN- now, Saml Kill emf Des es
gifts my knit out'n my pocket, dat
still hold blood on 1t from whar
cut myself n opens It. er voice des es
plain as my voice is now, n sweet a.
de pianner is when yo' sister, Miss
Sallle, play for dat Yankee man from
Fillydelfy when he come down here,
n de voice say, Member dy Father
who are in Heaven, SAM n den
when shuts up de knit n turns my
back. de debble-cat he try ter bite er
piece out'n my lip, but err angel ham
swishes him erway n den | leaves
dat place n comes on ter town, n
here is"
"Oh, but you are married now,
Sam; what's the difference7"
"Yassir, but dat 'Sman l married
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
KlTE.FLYINe IN THE EAST.

In Oriental Countries the Sport Is q
National PastIme.
Homemade kites satisfy the Ameri
can boy and afford him lots of fun, but
It is strange that he does not invent
an artistic and national kite, such as
they have in Japan, China and Korea,
where all the flyers have meaning,
A figure of an eagle or Of Uncle Sam
with his arms outstretched would be
quite imposing.
In all these oriental countries kite
flying is a national pastime and thou
sands Of people on holidays gather up
on the hills and watch the sport.
In China the sport ends on the ninth
month in a festival called ascending
on high" In Japan and Korea the
boys only fly their kites for fifteen
days out of the entire year.
But kite-hying in these countries is
quite secondary to kite-flghting. The
fighting machines are made on rec.
tangular bamboo frames covered with
paper and have hole in the middle.
They have no tails and the strings are
of silk dipped in fish glue and pow.
dered with porcelain. The moment
two kites strings are crossed, no mat
ter IL one belongs to royalty ITSELF
the player must let out his line. The
string that is drawn tight is sure to
be cut through. The instant a kite is
cut down it is seized by the small
boys in the streets.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Fishing with an Ice Pick

There is a farmer out in Wyoming
who lived almost entirely last winter
on the contents Of a unique refriger.
ator presented to him by nature.
He lives near small brook which
is part of a large stream not far of.
A big school of salmon trout came up
in the brook and were cut of from re-
turning to the river by the freezing
Of the small connecting stream. Then
came, an unusually cold wave, and
the brook was frozen solid, the hun
dreds of salmon trout being caked up
in the ice.
During the winter the farmer had
only to go down to the brook, chop
a hole in the ice and pick out a few
of the frozen fish, using them as he
needed them for his meals.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
FLY THE BEST BAROMETER.
Watch Small Pests If You Would
KnnNu Mhan IA MIiII Rain

Watch Small Pests If You Would
Know When II Will Rain.
Fine day, isn't it," I remarked as
l babe friend good morning recent
ly in the market house, where he
conducts a meat stand. YES" he re-
piled, "but 1t is certain to rain before
the day is over"
Asked how he could be so confident
when the sky was apparently clear
and the sun shining so brightly, he
called my attention to the flies. "You
see them clinging to the beef?" he ex-
planned. well, in dry weather the
electric fans serve to keep the flies
away from fresh meat, but the in.
slant the atmosphere becomes affected
by an approaching shower these in
sects begin to stick to the meat so
tightly that 1t is almost absolutely i'm
possible to drive them off. Our fans
are made to revolve at full speed, and
in addition we resort to fly brushes;
but even with all these precautions
some Of the little winged pests cling
to the beef with tenacity that is
astounding. When this occurs we
know that 1t will rain, and it never
fails. Just watch and see If 1t Is not
correct. The fly is the best barometer
in all the world. "-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Girl Shoots Attacking Coyote.

Driven to desperation by long fast
ing, due to heavy snow, pack Of
coyotes attacked Maude Russell and
Clara Sherman near Without Springs.
Fortunately the girls we're armed. In
stead of fleeing from the wild dogs
the Russell girl shot one Of the ami.
mails. The report Of tho gun fright
ened the remainder Of the pack away.
The young women we're mounted and
brought the body Of the coyote back
with them to their home as a souvenir
of their venture.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
DOCTORS MOVE GIRLS HEART.
Organ Restored to Normal Condition
Though Shifted Six Inches.

Organ Restored to Normal Condition
Though Shifted Six Inches.
Annie Riley, 13-year-old daughter
Of James Riley of Dickson City, Pa,
became Ill with pleurisy about a year
ago. The family physician found the
whole left side of the child's body over
the lungs bloated. He removed the
matter and the girl began to get we'll.
Soon, however, a second gathering
appeared, which decayed the ribs on
the left side. During this second ILL
ness the girls heart moved over to
the right side some six inches from
its proper position.
The girl was taken to a hospital,
where physicians found it necessary
to remove four whole ribs and parts Of
four others.
The physicians restored the heart to
its natural position, but the operation
left the child weak and for two
weeks she was in a dangerous posi-
ton, but now it is believed she will
recover.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Lassoed His Bio Catch.

Frank Rogers Of South Orrington
has quite fish tied up at his wharf
on the river shore. He caught stur-
geon feet long, weighing $50 pounds,
in his salmon net, and has him fast
ened by a rope so that he can swim
around in the creek. People who
wish to see him pull him ashore, and
after the inspection the big sturgeon
wiggles back into deep water. The
sight is quite a treat to those who
have never seen quite so large fish,
any many embrace the opportunity
Kennebec Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
BASEBALL TEAM IN FAMILY.
Nine Players Among Whom There
Should Be HARMONY.

Nihe TIdyers among Whom Ihere
Should Be Harmony.
1t is doubtful if there is another
town in the state, outside of Mapping.
ers Falls, Duchess county, that can
boast of the distinction of having a
baseball nine, with a substitute play.
er, all in the one family-not merely
ten members, but ten good baseball
players. They have not only estab-
lished a reputation by playing among
themselves, but by figuring conspicu-
ously in teams along the Hudson riv-
er. This novel nine is made up of
the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Birk-
enmeyer of High street, Wappingers
Falls. Although they are all first class
ball players, they have never organ
lied as a solid team until last week.
The team is made up as follows:
Charles Birkenmeyer, catcher; John
Birkenmeyer, pitcher; Joseph Birken.
meyer; shortstop; Oscar Birkenmeyer,
first base; Albert Birkenmeyer, second
base; Hugh Birkenmeyer, third base;
Adolph Birkenmeyer, Jr., left field;
James Birkenmeyer, center field; Vim.
cent Birkenmeyer, right field; Ray
mond Birkenmeyer, substitute
York World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
aolllno Point Of Water.

Water boils at different tempera-
lures, according to the elevation of the
sea-level. In London water boils prac-
tically at 212 degrees Fair. in Mu-
mich, in Germany, at 2O91h degrees; in
the city at Mexico at 200 degrees; and
in the Himalayas, at an elevation Of
$4,000 feet above the level Of the sea,
at $50 degrees. These differences are
caused by the varying pressure of the
atmosphere at these points.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21

Nonsensel They can't harm you liv.
ing and nothing dead ever harmed
anybody"
He was silent for some moments,
sitting there in front of the big
hearth, which by this time was alive
with Goals. knew he had some sort
Of story to tell and that he needed no
coaxing. Presently he said;
81 kill err cat down yonder when
was workin' fer Mister Bailey, m
you know, Mars Willie, | ain had
nair streak er luck since. Des' kns'ry
pom top er Misty heapin' deyselves
On top er one 'nuther tel wish was
plum dead.
MARY Ann n me done teen en-
gagged ever since dat big quiltin' day
In de quarters at Mars Eli Thorn
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21

toms. She was er mighty sprightly
n lovely gal-you members her,
doan' you, Mars Willie? Her nanny
gin her ter me de night after de
steamboat Liza Battle burn up close
down yonder ter de sholes.
II totes Mary Ann blackberries n
shakes de plum trees fer her when de
dew was er STAMINA on de leaves jes'
llk' hit been er rainin'; buys nick
nacks wild de mummy you and Mars
Alfred gin me n puts 'em in her lap;
kills er painter which was er follerin'
her when she wuzzer pickin' will
roses fer her sister Emline's grave
den she tells me she wishes 1t was
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Love Of Baseball Caused Death

When Charles R. Kittredge, treas
urer of savings bank at East Jan.
reg, N. H., as he was on his way
home one afternoon recently, carrying
satchel containing a revolver, he
passed a ball field, here a game was
in progress. A fly ball was batted in
his direction, and he dropped his
satchel so as to catch the ball. The
weapon was discharged and the bull
let entered Mr.. Kittredge's side, caus.
ing his death little later.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
WILL HAS ROMANTIC HISTORY.
One Of the Many Strange Documents
Preserved al Somerset House.

One Of the Many Strange Documents
Preserved at Somerset House.
In the heart OF London, facing on
one side Of the famous thoroughfare
known as the Strand, and on the other
looking on the Thames, is situated
Somerset house, once private palace,
but now devoted to various depart
ments Of the inland revenue Of Great
Britain.
Perhaps the most interesting gov
eminent department in Somerset
house Is that devoted to the filing of
wills, and as might be supposed, the
collection is immense, varied and ex-
traordinary, ranging from the will Of
Shakespeare himself containing prac-
tically the only known autograph of
the world-renowned poet), right down
to mere curiosities in wills, such as
those carved on the lid of a desk or
contained within secret cabinets or
escritoires. There are wills leaving
immense sums to cats and dogs; Wills
UlitIOh III uuludu ulOOu' ouL LILO luOoL
interesting one has quite romantic
history.
1t is the will of a British official
who died in Cairo of the plague. Be-
fore his death he took care to pre-.
pare his will upon parchment pro-
cured from the skin Of freshly killed
goat; but as he handled this skin
himself it was thought later on that
the will might have the power of
transmitting the dreadful plague from
which its writer died. Accordingly,
after having been passed from hand
to hand with somewhat disastrous re-
suits in the way Of plague and death,
the will was put into bottle Of spir-
its. Arrived at Somerset house, the
will was read to the next of kin and
deposited among the archives of the
department.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
crown Gems Of Rare Worth.

The Russian crown jewels consti-
tute the largest collection in the
world. Priceless stones are each year
added to 1t. From time to time i'm
memorial the Eastern princes under
the dominion Of Russia have brought
gorgeous gifts to the car, and from
the East have come wonderful jewels,
which have accumulated year by year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Good Bankruptcy Laws.

In Norway and Sweden the only
thing for a creditor to do is to send in
his claims and make sure that the
same are recognized. After this has
been done he has the right to refuse
to accept the propositions offered by
the bankrupt and can insist upon
court proceedings in case he believes
the bankruptcy was brought about
with dishonest intentions.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Achievement Of JeweIer.

A jeweler in Turin has made o.
tiny boat Of a single pearl. The hull
is finely shaped, and might serve as
model for a racing sloop, the sail Is
of beaten gold, studded with dia-
monds, and the pinnacle light is per-
feet ruby. An emerald serves as its
rudder, and its stand is a slab Of
ivory. It's weight is less than an
ounce, and It is said to have cost
5000.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Films Love Liberty.

Since the decree of the Car in 1899
depriving the people Of Finland Of
their constitutional liberty, 10000
Firms have come to the United States.
Newcomers are looked out for by the
Finnish Exiles' Club, at Battery Park.
New York. Ten per cent of Fin1land's
population Of 100000 is now In Amer.
Tea
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Because She Smiled.

Because she smiled he went away
Brave hearted to his work that day; .
His petty cares were all forgot,
He hurried on with one glad thought;
His task became Joy giving play.
He did not know the sky was gray:
To him the world was bright and gay;
BY splendid hopes his breast waA
A man was made from hopeless clay
Because she smiled.
New York Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Marked Turtle Rscaptured.

George s. Gillette of Milford. Conn.,,
and his son captured a turtle and,
making a close examination, found on
Its shell D. N. c., 1874. These are the
Initials of David N. Clark Of the same
town. an energetic old gentleman
low in his SD year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21

which the host
wrestled with con-
siderable difficulty
with the duck. He
carved with much
writhing Of lips,
but Intellectually;
so much so that
presently the duck,
under pressure Of
the knife, left the
dish and bounced
into the lap Of the
lady guest sitting
opposite.
"COnsternat ION
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
department,

New York has not yet risen to the
dignity of shoe shining "parlors," and
Gothamites, great and small, patron
ize the street stands. The New York
World artist has here sketched James
j. Hill as the finishing polish was
placed ON his shoes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
No Shrine Desired.

"For that / may not wear my rose
Full-cherished on my breast.
leave my rose upon the stalk
At honor's high behest.
For that I may not show my pearl
In orbed moonlight fire.
! leave 1t cleaning. fair and far,
Unhawed by my desires.
"For that, through ban OF cynic Fate,
My love may not be mine
In face OF day, / go away.
And leave my saint In shrine"
Thus spake her love ere that he went;
The loved one bent her head
And, shivering, "A shrine Is cold
And desolate," she said.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Hop Crop Of United States.

The United States now produces
more hops than any other country.
OF the worlds crop Of 1,760, 900 hun
dred weight, the United States fur
nishes $4,000 hundred weight
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21

In this strange craft its French in
ventor has created boat of remark
able appearance, II nothing more. 1t
consists Of two drums, the outer act
ing as a propeller, while the inner one
contains a twenty-four horse power
motor and carries the passengers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
WANTED THE DUCK BACK.

lnexpert Carver In No Way DIsconcert.
ed by drifting" Accident.
II was at dinner party not long
ago." Senator Depew was saying, Eat
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Repalred the Family.

The following is literal copy OF a
bill recently sent by a cobbler to a
Yorkshire, England, squire:
Squire Knowle to s. Watson, Cob
bier.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21

naturally followed, but failed to dis.
concert mine host.
Madame said he politely, with
you kindly return me that duck?'"-
New York Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-07-21
Ancient Harp.

Old Egyptian harps had but six
strings.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-14

The Supreme Court of Kansas
has decided that reading the
Bible and repeating the Lords
prayer in the opening exercises
Of school, without comment, and
where none of the pupils are not
compelled to participate is not
teaching sectarian or religious
doctrine. The case grew out of
suit brought to compel the
school board of Topeka to rein
state the son of J. B. Billiard,
who was expelled for refusing to
attend school during the morning
exercises. The court sustained
the board and declined to order
the pupil reiustated.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-14
. The Jury List.

The following is the jury
chosen for the June, 1904, term
of Court: Ben Predmore, Lilli-
an, VIM. S. Depuy, Delight,
George Carr, Victoria, John Nc
lninch, Algernou, Thomas
Blowers, Ansley, John Fox
worthy. Custer, John Murry,
Myrtle, Fred Scholtz, Elk Creek,
Charles Bowman, Broken Bow,
H. NJ. Brownell, West Union, A.
G. Hoffman, Arnold, Alfred
Johnson, Wayne, Charles Harm
er, Wood River, Charles Hudson.
Wood River, Jas. Alternately,
Lillian, Jos. Pennerson, Berwyn,
M. L. Hopkins, Broken Bow, E.
Cleveland, Sargent, N. M. Nor
gan, Delight, Charles Smith,
Algernou, Henry Reeder, Broken
Bow, VIM. McGregor, Sargent,
Wash. Brumbaugh, Sargent, S.
Walsh, Kilfoil.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-14
A Custer County Man.

The State papers have the
following in reference to A. E.
Brigham of Oconto:
Game Commissioner mick"
Carter is in bouyant spirits these
days because he believes that he
has shared the king OF all the
sandhill poachers, A. E. Brig.
ham of Oconto, merchant, ranch
er, gunner and alleged pot hunt.
er and market shipper has been
arrested charged with having
shipped 300 prairie chickens to
Chicago last December. The
birds are said to have been con-
cealed in a canyon until ready for
transportation, then packed into
a car of baled hay and consigned
to commission firm at Chicago.
Garter was close after Brigham
at the time the shipment is said
to have been made but was I'M
able to get direct evidence. Mr..
Carter believes that at least 2, 600
birds were in the consignment
but only expects to prove the
number named. At the legal
rate of SIS per bird the fine will
amount to 50, 900 with costs and
Mr.. Carter will not consent to the
deduction of single penny as
Brigham has repeatedly defied the
warden and the game laws and
has boasted that he will continue
in the business long after the
game laws and the commission
have been forgotten. AT one
time Brigham resisted arrest
and succeeded in standing off
Custer county officers with a
rife. Later he escaped from the
local constable after having been
arrested by the warden and turn
ed over to the county officers te
be held for trial.