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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02

the edge of some woods that rose,
dark boundary line, at one side OF the
lonely plantation.
Here they paused, and looked to
where, quite q distance away, the
flames Of two huge bonfres showed
many fantastic figures-those Of the
slaves, who we're, like irresponsible
children, celebrating after the manner
of their race, the brief respite from
labor accorded them by their exact
ing master.
The baying of a hound from the
slave-quarters was heard, faint, but
clear, and the suggestive notes appear
ed to bring dlsquiet to the mans dus-
Ky follower, for he began to move rest
lessly, and glance about with manifest
apprehension, while he drew closer to
his master, who now, wheeling about
pushed on into the wood.
He went forward with confidence
showing that he was on not unfamiliar
ground; and few steps brought the
two to a small clearing, where the
seml-darkness was made little more
cheerful by a Pickering Of red light,
coming through the chinks of the
closed door, as we'll as from the un-
curtained window, of small cabin.
A fire liz the interior. which was
deserted, save for a small, raggedly
clad urchin Of ten, whose black arms
and legs seemed to have outgrown
their scanty clothing.
"Where is Zeney?' inquired the Of
fcer, after glanclng about the cabin.
The boy stared with fright at his
questloner, looming so far above him
In the freight, which struck gleam-
ings from the breast of the uniform,
where slight parting of the cloak
folds revealed scarlet and gold.
"Are you deaf. you black monkey?
Where is Zeney, say" Captain Stan
ley repeated impatlently.
Granny? She's done gone t keep
New Vars" stammered the little
negro, rising cautiously to his naked
feet and backing away from the Of
flcer's stern eyes.
The later now understood how Ze-
ney, having-although reluctantly
given, through the late afternoon, such
aid as was in her power to the carry
ing out Of her young mistress plans
for an elopement. had then betaken
herself to the bonfres, where, appear
ing to join in the festivities Of her
fellow slaves, she would be less likely
10 fall under her masters suspicious
when his daughters flight should be
discovered. But her cabin was at the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
the only sounds besides the ripping
water to break the silence.

the only sounds besides the ripping
water to break the silence.
On New Years day Laro left New
Orleans for France; and when, seven
months later, he sailed away from
Toulon, bound for the coast Of Bar
barry, with him we're Jean and Pierre
LATTE.
The purposes Of this story require
but a general reference to Jean La
fltte's life during the fifteen years
which ensued after he left the country
of his birth, and linked his fortunes
into those of Laro.
He was then a lad Of fifteen. And,
until he arose above the consequences
his needless youth had imposed upon
his better self, his life was passed
ashore and ahoat, as best served the
immediate interests at stake; at
times taken up by the cares and re-
sponsibilities of legitimate business, at
times passed amid scenes of widest
adventure and deadly peril. He,
while growing to manhood. alternated
between the counting-room and the
quarterback, associating now with
men of probity and position, and
again with desperadoes and cut
threats.
During this period, Laro-known In
New Orleans as Don Morales de Cas-
tro-was in connection with Count de
Cazeneau and other more or less
prominent men, engaged in various
speculative schemes, some Of them be-
ing within the law, and others outside
Of II. The former included ventures
In trading, mining and Underwriting,
whilst among the latter we're Snug
Cling and slave-trading. These opera
lions involved the ownership Of many
vessels, together with the employment
Of many men, and, taken as whole,
they were very successful.
Smuggling and slave-trading had
always been within the line Of Laro's
occupations, and they we're matters
to which he gave his personal atten.
ton, making many voyages to and
from the French and African coasts.
Then latterly, in addition to his
other nefarious pursuits, and under
cover Of letters of marque issued by
one or another of the newly formed
South American republics, he preyed
lawlessly upon whatever commerce
came within his reach.
His own brigantine. the BLACK
Petrel," was of remarkable speed,
heavily armed (ostensibly for its own
protection), and carried a crew con.
tanning outcasts from all nations, but
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
AFFECT RAILROAD LEGISLATION
Two Rate Bills introduced In the
House Probably Prepared by Moody.

House Probably Prepared by Moody.
WASHINGTON.-Two rate bills,
said to have been prepared by Attor-
ney General Moody, were introduced
in the House by Representatives Esch
of Wisconsin and Townsend of Micnl.
gan. These gentlemen are reputed to
be the only Republicans on the House
interstate commerce committee who
really desire legislation affecting rail-
road rates.
The two bills dovetail into each
other and are obviously intended to be
passed together. The Esch bill is an
act comforting additional powers on
the interstate commerce commission.
1t authorizes the commission, when
rates are found unreasonable, to SUBJ
stitute just and reasonable rates,
which must take effect within thirty
days. The Townsend bill creates
court Of transportation, which is to
rank in general way with the United
States circuit court. 1t Is to consist of
a chief judge with salary Of $4,000 a
year and four associate judges at
$500, all appointed by the President.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
CAN FEED MILLIONS MORE.
Earth Capable Of Sustaining 100000
900 of Human Beings.


Prof. N. S. Shaler of Harvard, writ
ing in the International Quarterly, es-
Inmates that the world as 1t Is could
feed a population about double what
it has at present. This, however, is
not the limit of the earth's capacity,
for there are vast areas of swamp
land, and still vaster areas OF arid
land that are capable of reclamation,
the former by draining, after the man
ner that has been adopted so success
fully in Holland; the latter by irriga-
ton. In the United States alone he
estimates that not less than 100000
square miles Of marsh and swamp
might be brought under cultivation,
and a considerably larger extent OF
now waterless plains. In Europe there
is little, comparatively speaking, to
be done in either direction, but in Asia
and Africa there are vast opportuni-
ties for increasing the area OF cult
vable land. The Nile alone, the pro-
lessor says, could water ten times as
much territory as 1t now does. Alto
gether he estimates that the engineer
could render available new land to
feed third population as great as the
present population Of the globe. This,
in his opinion, is the limit. Well, sup
posing that the world with its popula-
ton trebled is supporting some five
thousand millions Of human beings,
there would still be about a ten-acre
lot for each individual. 1t will be a
very different world, however, from
the world Of today.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02

officers service; and this was OF great
er Importance than the presence OF
Zeney herself.
A rustling made Captain Stanley
turn quickly, and new light came to
his face as his eyes fell upon a shroud-
ed girlish figure standing in the door
way, with a taller woman's form be-
hind her.
Down upon the river, hidden away
under the overhanglng bank, amid the
sedges and other water growth, was
commodious boat that had been
stored with all things needful for the
flight. The clippers and their servants
we're soon aboard, and only the stars
saw the craft pulled cautiously up
stream by the strong arms OF Tate,
the faithful slave, with the maid,
Barbe, on the seat behind him, while
in its farthest end were the two who
for loves sake, had cast aside all for
mer life and broken all ties.
For Roselle, these we're the ties Of
Stanley those Of honor; for he had
flial love and duty, and for Captain
deserted his command and was flying
to the wilderness farther north, to
for the time at least-hide, with his
new-found dream, amongst the friend
~ Choctaw Indians, where he could
count upon reasonable security from
pursuit.
And the woman, trusting him i'm
plicitly, faced an unknown world
faced It fearlessly and undoubting(y,
seeing naught but the dawn Of per
feet and fulfilled love, that yielded to
this man its uttermost depths Of pas
sion.
AS for him, the loved one, this was
by no means his first experience OF
the sort; but he was honest, at least
in believing himself to be in earnest
And so he held her close, as they
sat side by side, his cloak about them
both, and her head pillowed over his
heart, while the slaves oars pulled
the boat swiftly, their rhythmic dip
or the occasional cry Of loon, being
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
GUARDS WHITE HOUSE DOOR.
Arthur Simmons Has Held Important
Position Forty-two Years.

Position Forty-tWo years.
Arthus Simmons, the negro door
keeper and messenger at the white
house, has held that position for forty
two years, serving under ten Presidents
and being one of the governments
most faithful employees. He was born
a slave in North Carolina, ran away
to Washington at the outbreak Of the
civil war and managed to get an inter.
view with Lincoln, who appointed him
doorkeeper. 1t was to Simmons that
President Grant offered his famous
threat: do you see that man." point
ing to an importunate and persistent
ofIiceseeker who had bothered Gen.
Grant to the point of distraction,
YES" replied Simmons. "Well, that
man is after your job. The next time
you let him in here I'm going to give
1t to him." Needless to say the Of
fee seeker never secured another in
terview with the President.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
URGE WOMAN FOR POSITION
Miss Florence Kelly May Be New
Yorks Commissioner of Labor.

Miss Florence Kelly May Be New
York's Commissioner of Labor.
There seems to be good prospect
that the next state commissioner Of
labor in New York will be woman.
Miss Florence Kelly is being urged for
the place to succeed John McMackin,
whose removal is imminent on ac-
count of his failure to enforce the
child labor laws. A number Of So
cieties and philanthropic persons have
sent letters and petitions to Gov. Hlg-
gins urging the appointment of Miss
Kelly. She is daughter of the Penn
sylvania congressman familiarity
known as "Pig Iron" Kelly, and was
labor commissioner of Illinois under
the administration Of Gov. Altgeld. A
report has been prepared by the New
York child labor committee showing
that the employment of child labor
was twice as extensive in 1904 as 1t
had been in the year previous.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
rame Hen Good LAYER.

One of the sights at the University
of Maine these days is Prof. Gowell's
pet hen. The bird is not admired be-
cause of her looks, but because of her
laying proclivities, she being credited
with the authorship Of exactly 251
eggs during the past twelve months.
The bird is of the Plymouth Rock
family, and Prof. Gowell is now busy
tracing the ms and outs Of her blue
blooded ancestry.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02

Every housekeeper should know
that II they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because 1t
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in A-pound pack
ages, and the price Is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch Is free from all injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you
. 1907. package It is because he has
a stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose Of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
ters and figures &c ozs." Demand De-
fance and save much time and money
and the annoyance Of the iron stick
Ing. Defiance never sticks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
lnterestlnn News.

It will interest all readers Of this pa
per to hear that at last genuine cure
for Constipation, Indigestion, Liver
Complaint, Headache and Biliousness
has been found in DR.. Caldwell's Cax-
ative) Syrup Pepsin. 1t is pleasant,
tonic purifying syrup, with mild &C
ton and no bad after-effects. Sold by
all druggists at SOC and $1.0o. Money
hack IL IL fails.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
Whv HA Was Jolly.

Jinks-"You ought to meet my
friend Whites; most entertaining fell
low you ever saw; bubling over with
humor; just chockful of jokes and
funny stories"
Blinks-"Indeed! Is he writer OF
humor for the papers?"
Jlnks-"No. He's a reader Of humor
In the papers,"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
Manv Children Ere sIcklv,

Mother Gray'sSweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray, nurse In Children's
Home, New York, cure Feverishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms.
At all Druggists ,25c. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
When Your Grocer Saws

ne does not have Defiance Starch, you
may be sure he is afraid to keep 1t un-
til his stock of IL OF. packages are
sold. Defiance Starch Is not only bet
ter than any other Cold Water Starch,
but contains Is OF. to the package and
sells for same money as IL OF. brands.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
Causes Folk Reuret.

Representative Cook Of the Mis-.
souri, legislature says he was offered .
bride to vote for Niedringhaus. This
is calculated to make Governor Folk
wish he we're back in. the prosecuting
attorneys office.-omaha World Her
aid.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02

Philadelphia Man with affected dis
don't live in Brooklyn, do
your"
Brooklyn Man-"Only in the winter.
l nsummer | so to my country house
In PHILADELPHIA"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
HA Eeared Mot

Blnks las snow flies)-Sm afraid,
Barnes. that the train you're waiting
for will be badly delayed. Barnes
No It won't; my mother-ln.law's -
h-omahA World Herald
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
Whopplna Bio Laundry.

Guide-And yonder, ladies and gem
tlemen, that twenty-five story edifice
is the renowned Flat Iron building.
Visitor-Gee, what a big laundry.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02

1t doesn't pay in the end to get to
the front by going back on your
friends.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02

The sayings and doing Of many a.
married man depend altogether upon
the kind of a wife he has.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
ALL FOR BUT 16c POSTAGE,

Good advice is we'll enough In Its
way, but hungry man can't make a
satisfactory meal Of it.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02

Try me Just once and I am sure TOT
come again. Defiance Starch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
20 ga % /

Salzer Seeds have a national reputation
as the earliest, finest, choicest the earth
produces. They will send you their big
plant and seed catalog, together with
enough seed to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1000 rich, juicy Iurnips,
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 in.
duce you to try their warranted seeds
for when you once plant them you will
grow no others, and
ALL FOR BUT 16c POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
Il you will send them 26c in postage, they
will add to the above big package Of the
earliest Sweet Corn on earth--Salzer's
Fourth of July-fully 10 days earlier than
Cory, Peep O. Day, etc, etc. wv. N. VI
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-02-02
10000 Plants for Ice.

This is a remarkable offer the John A.
'alzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11
Public Auction,

On Friday April 7th 1905 at z, o'clock
P. M the Treasurer of Orms5v county
will sell at Public Auction at the Court
cash the following described property.
A piece of land situated In tn south
east corner Of the race track, so
feet wide, 22O feet long on one side
and $50 feet on the other. also q
sprinkling cart.
By order of the Board Of County
Commissioners.
II. B. Vau Htten, Clerk.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11
THE EAGLE MARKET.

Down goes the prices. come and get
the benefit. Our meats are first class.
Corned beef. 6 and Z cents a pound
3 pounds of shoulder steak Is cents.
brisket cents a pound. rib roast 10
and IL cents per pound. round steak
10 cents per pound, hamburg steak
10 cents. Lard pound tins 40 cents.
pound tins IS cents, 10 pound tins
81 25. Fresh ash crabs and shrimps
Thursday at L. o'clock and after.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11

For Sale-Six room house, com
pletely furnished, fruit and shade
trees. cellar and the best Of location.
Apply al Mrs. sha-key's. opposite Cen
trail School building. w
Location blanks for sale at this IT.
hcAr
Take . look at the new ties that
are being, shown 1t Platt's.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11
a bitter
Atonement

Wizards store is the proper place
to secure your stationery and books,
prices cut to meet the condition Of
the times.
Oregon Cream Cheese, smoked sal
mon, sardines, mackerel and lots o.
other good things to eat at the Meyers
Nero. Co.
Try Golden Gate Mocha and Java
coffee. and you will be pleased. To
right.
Wanted-A furnished house to rent
or a small rancl property situated
hear this city. Inquire at this Office.
Dry pine and pine nut wood can be
found at Petersen & Springmeyer's
hay yard. Ring up the phone.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11

Finest and latest styles Of Papete'.
les, sealing wax, seals, ETC., for ladies
at the Carson Stationery & Novelty
Company's opposite the Post Office.
Start the New Year right and buy
your groceries at the Meyers Mercan-
tile Co. Good goods at the right price.
Our Motto.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11

Suddenly it withdrew it's support. 1t
was on discovering that the $500 was
mostly gobbled up by the Gazette.
While all the other papers were boom
was raking in the appropriation.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11
A MISTAKEN IDEA.

The general appropriation bill as
passed by the legislature carries $4OO-
600. This is about the same amount
appropriated two years ago. In addf-
ton to the general appropriations,
special appropriations have been
made that will raise the total amount
appropriated over 100000. This
seems like good deal of money for
the few people in Nevada to dig up for
running a State government two
years.-Elko Independent.
After every session of the legisla-
ture for the past quarter of century
comments like the above 60 the
rounds of the press.
They are written by people who do
not stop to think. Suppose the run
ming of the State Government is a
quarter of million year, according
to the Independent Let us look
moment at the receipts.
The receipts from all sources of
revenue during the year 1904 were
$545,171. They will be considerably
more this year.
There has been many session Of
the Legislature where the appropria-
tions far exceeded those of the pres
ent session. The Independent over
looks the fact that the State is grow
ing by leaps and bounds. The reve-
nues are increasing and the cost OF
running the state government increas-
es in proportion. There is more than
enough money coming into the treas
ury to pay all the expenses and the
surplus is being applied to pay interest
on bonds and take up bonds as they
mature.
The State is doing splendidly and
its strong box has handsome surplus
We are on the up grade and the men,
bers of the present session have been
broad enough to ralize the fact
,IlNllllIN''ll'i
>, The Chamber Of Commerce Bill.
The Reno Gazette, in speaking OF
the Governors veto of the Chamber
of Commerce appropriation says:
State aid as asked in this instance
In order that the exhibit Of the States
resources might comport in some
measure with the opportunities which
Nevada presents to the homeseeksrs
The Chamber of Commerce is really
a state institution, working for the
greater glory of the commonwealth as
a whole.
The present editor of the Gazette
who is a new conner, possibly does not
recall the history of the effort some
years ago to assist the Reno Chamber
Of Commerce or an institution similia,
in character.
The whole State contributed to thu
1audable enterprise and the newspap
ers were asked to boom it for the love
of the principle and state pride and
patriotism The S. P. R. r. con-
tributed $500 month to help it along
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11
Warned.

Wanted.
I desire plans and specifications for
the construction Of modern one story
cottages. Immediate attention re-
quested. Mrs. s. J. Fox.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-03-11
ANNUAL sTArGMENr.

o. the National LIE Insurance. Gem
pany Of the United States 70 Aaaeica
$50 laSalle o. chleaee, ~
Capital (paid up) ....:.$ l9e9eQo o.
Liabilities exclusive oe eApt.
tai and Act surplus. 1AAAt ~. a
Premiums ............F 49AA41f -
Otner sources ........ 41e132 d
Total income, 1904. -. 1..k3.ss4 bt
Expendi&uree
Losses =. -. 341,sss 4.
Dividends .............. liza u
Other expe: sditures -. 945,379 60
Total expenditures. 1904 1,2S9.69O e.
Business, 1904
Risks written .......... 17,1O6, 76O IS
Premiums thereon 49,. 455.511 81
Losses incurred ........ 1886. 1868 Is
Nevada Business.
go. none -. -. .......
r. e. Sackett, Secretary.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1905-06-16

butter and lard; 4 of milk; one of
ginger champagne and 3 of drugs.
There were Is examinations of
extracts for the maker before be-
ing put on sale. OF the samples
examined AZ. were found to be ad-
liberated or varying from legal
standard. OF these, five were
maple sugar, 2 oysters, baking
powders, II lemon extracts 4 va
nilla extracts, one.sginger cham
payne and 10 extracts submitted
before placing on sale.
The annual convention of the
International Association of Mar
BILE Workers ofssthe United States
and Canada was opened June 5th.
About one hundred delegates
were present, representing all the
larger places east of the Mississi-
ppi river. Little was done the
first day except the preliminaries
of organization. The sessions
lasted all the week. Some dele
gates visited the quarr1es and the
Vermont Marble Co., the 4th.
One feature of the convention
was the investigation of present
conditions in the concerns of
three plants. These internation-
al officers are present: Pres.
James A. Fitzgerald, of New
York, vice president, Robert P.
Vial, of Pittsburg, secretary
treasurer, John V. Mccullough,
of Chicago, General Organizer
Samuel Boutwell,, of Philadel-
phia, and the members of the ex-
ecutive council, John Geraghty,
of New York, Charles C. Gunrher
of Millv1lle, Pa, T. Mccullough
of Chicago, and James Mulcahy,
of Baltimo ore.
Wallace c. Clement, of Rutland
whose wife is president of the
Vermont Society of Colonial
Danes, has made recommended
t1ons regarding the proposed
marker for the site of the Ann
Story Cabin in Salisbury. AT
the request of the president Mr..
Clement has visited the location
of the old cabin, which stood
west of the highway leading from
West Salisbury to, M1ddlebury.
Directly west of the site, but a
few feet distant, is large lime
stone ledge, which in some places
is from thirty to forty feet high.
Fletcher D. Proctor, of Proctor,
has given a monument for a mark
er, and Mr.. Clements idea is to
level off the top of the ledge and
place the monument thereon,