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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

In the United States Senate on the
18th bill was introduced by Mr.. ingalls, for
the appointment of a commission of seven
to examine and report on the subject OF rail-
road transportation, with salaries ten dollars
a day and travelling expenses. The HOlf-
day Claims bill and the Agricultural bill
were discussed. In the House the Pension
bill was amended so as to appropriate $780,
COS, 600 instead of $S1 ,0OO, 900. The FOrtifi-
cation bill was passed. It appropriates
1925, 200. The bill adjusting the pensions
for soldiers who lost an eye in the service
passed.
A FIRE in the Planters House at ST.
Louis, Mo-, on the morning of the 14th
caused a tremendous excitement among the
guests and employees, and three of the latter
lost their lives before the fire was eXtin-
guished. The fire started in the cook house
about four O'Clock and in few minutes the
halls and corridors were filled with half
dressed men and women. The loss on the
furniture was about $1,000, and on the hotel
about 81 GOO.
IT was reported day or two since
that there had been 125 arrests at Rome,
Italy, on account of the Overdank business.
Some Of the prisoners were to be tried for
treason.
A CONVICT named Cook recently died
in the New Hampshire Penitentiary, leaving
a confession that the testimony on which he
sent man to the gallows two years ago was
false.
THE British ship Wild Deer, from
Glasgow to New Zealand, with 200 passen-
gers went ashore on the Irish coast day
or two since and it was said would become
total wreck. The passengers were saved.
A PAMPHLET predicting war between
Russia and Austria the other day caused a
sensation at Pesth.
PATRICK HIGGINS convicted of the
Huddy murders, in Ireland, must hang.
The Lord Lieutenant having refused to in
terfere.
SToUGHToN, Wis.,, eighteen miles
from Madison, reported 100000 fire few
days ago. The carriage works of F. G. Mann
were destroyed.
A GENERAL strike of iron-workers
was threatened at Fail River and Somerset,
Mass, on the 18th, when a fifteen per cent.
reduction of wages would take effect.
FIRE destroyed the residence of Henry
Pierce, near Sioux City, Iowa, reeently,and
two children aged five and two years were
burned to death. Mr.. Pierce and his wife
were both badly injured.
AT Menah, Wis, the other day FIRE
destroyed one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars worth Of property in the business
heart OF the city. Several business estab-
Ilshments. national bank and TIE Russell
hotel were burned,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
Kansas prohibition Association.

The State Temperance Convention
held at Topeka closed its labors few days
ago, There were 1918 delegates present.
AS the result of its deliberations a State
Temperance Union was formed, and officers
were chosen as follows: President, A. B.
Campbell, Lansing; Vice-President, L. r.
Elliott, Manhattan; Secretary, James A.
Troutman, Topeka; Treasurer, George M.
Stevens, Topeka. Executive Committee
Joab Mulyane, Topeka; T. E. Sewell, abb
lene; Rev. E. D. Hewitt, Wichita; Rev. r.
Wake, Centraia; r. Hawthorne, Atchison;
NJ. V. B. BENEFIT, Columbus; H. c. Finch,
Burlingame; VIM. Fairchild, Sr., Leaven-
worth; Prof. James A. Garfield, Lawrence;
A. c. Pierce, Junction City.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That our Representatives in Con
gress be and they are hereby requested to Sc
cure an amendment to the revenue laws, so
that no permits shall be issued except to per-
sons authorized under the laws of the State
to sell Intoxicating liquors.
Rescued, That we are IN favor OF an amend
ment to the Constitution of the United States
forever prohibiting the manufacture, impOr-
tation and sale of intoxicating drink as a beV-
erage, and that our Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress be earnestly requested to
favor such an amendment.
ReSoLred That the Legislature is requested
ion that the possession of a United States
liquor dealers tax stamp shall be prlma facle
evidence that the person to whom 1t IS 1SSued
is engaged in the business.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
Miscellaneous Items.

Rabid dogs were creating a general
panic throughout Harvey County few days
ago, and the Mayor of Halstead issued
proclamation ordering all unmuzzIed dogs
found running at large to be killed on sight.
Little Mary Peers, at Norton, chopped
off her three-year- brothers. thumb with
her little hatchet the other day.
William Pemberton, one of the oldest
residents of Leavenworth, he having gone
there in 1857, and who was well known as
the man who. as a builder and contractor,
built half the city of Leavenworth, took a
large dose of aconite by mistake the other
day and died in about five hours. He had
previously given two of his grandchildren
doses Of the same medicine, but prompt use
of emetics saved them.
The citizens of Galva were few days
ago talking up proposition to furnish Nc
Pherson County with a 100000 court
house, provided the county seat was moved
to that place.
Rabbits were recently reported unu-
sually plentiful in many portions of Kansas
to the great destruction Of the young fruit
trees.
Beaver have been trapped on the
Blue, near Blue hapluSS This WinISfs
Lettie Dysart, a little girl, was at
tempting to cross the tracks of the Missouri
Pacific Road at AtchisOn a few days ago
while a switch engine was sorting out cars
to make up trains. She saw the cars rush
ing down the tracks and became confused,
when her left foot caught in a sewer bridge,
holding her fast. Four cars passed over her
in rapid succession. She fingered for few
hours, dying in state Of consciousness.
Wyandotte complains of hog -stealers.
The other morning Albert Rates, who
had been employed by Mr.. Fisher. of Law
renee, to lead one OF the mules attached to
an iee-plow, stepped on place where the
ice had been cut recently and broke In, but
the little fellow bravely held to the ice for
fifteen minutes, when help arrived. When
taken out he was nearly frozen to death by
the cold water, but with the help of doctor
he was brought about and was doing well.
1t was said recently that ninety-tEo
marriage licenses had been issued 10 Elk
County the past year: thirty-two divorces
since the county was organized In 1876
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
The Failures in 1882.

The business failures throughout the United
down to the last day Of the year, have been
published by the mercantile agency of r. G.
Dun & Co. The casualties in the United States
number 6,73S, as against 5,5s2 in 1881. The
liabilities in the United States are, for 1882,
S1OI.O 1900, as compared with S81. 100000 in
1881 In the Dominion of Canada the failures
against 635 in 1881. with liabilities Of $500 GOO
The proportion OF failures in 1882 is estf-
mated at one in every 122 persons engaged in
trade. In 1873 four years ago, rhe statistics
show that one trader in every siXty-four suc-
cumbed. The annexed table shows the
geographical distribution and percentage OF
failures:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
FORTY-SEFENTH CONGRESS-.

JAN. S.-Mr. Pendleton presented q me-
mortal from Cincinnati merchants against the
passage OF a national bankrupt law. A bin to
prohibit the use of the Capitol for other than
legitimate purposes was passed. The bill to
afford relief to Congress and the departments
in investigating claims came up as unfin-
ished business, and Mr.. Brown addressed the
Senate after which consideration of the Pres
3dential Succession Dill was resumed In
the House. under the call OF States q number
of bills were Introduced as follows By AFR.
Anderson (knns. } 5 70 create & postal tele-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

Four cars of crude silver, in bars of
ninety-seven pounds each, were consigned
from the Montana mines to Chicago, H.,
the other day. Their value was estimated
at 100000. The treasure was taken from
Helena to Muir City, 1913 miles, by bull
trains.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

AT its session in Washington, D. c.,
the National Tobacco Association a few
days ago passed resolutions favoring a tax
of eight cents per pound on tobacco and So
per thousand on cigars, with a rebate equal
to the reduction, to take effect May l.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

A FEW days ago Professor Mitchell,
of the Coast Survey, before the Mississippi
River Commission at Washington, D. c.. 9,
prOnouncedhimselfa as unqualifedly in favor
OF the works in progress on the river. He
thought the entire work of improving the
river might be completed for $40, 100000.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

IT was said at Washington, D. c.,
the other day that the commercial treaty
with Mexico had been agreed upon by the
American and Mexican Commissioners and
would soon be submitted to the United
States Senate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

SIX THOUSAND signatures were at
tached to potion which was recently pre-
sented to the German Parliament, asking
the passage of a law to close all commercial
and industrial establishments on Sunday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

THE Board of Trustees of the Uni
versity of Lewisburg, Pa. Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary, recently received from
William Bucknell, OF Philadelphia, check
for $1,OOO,OOO, including his own subscrip-
tion Of $500, 900, made on condition that
$50, 900 more would be secured.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

AT the Census Office in Washington,
D. c., one hundred and five clerks were
discharged the other day; $50 clerks re-
manned. 1t was said that if an appropria-
tiOn was not made within thirty days the
entire Office would be closed until The 1st of
June
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

THE work for the Garfield statute to
be placed in the hall of the old house at
Washington, and for which the Ohio Legis-
lature appropriated $4,000 last winter, was
awarded to Henry Neehaus, of Cincinnati.
The statue is to be a military figure full
size,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

At its session in Des Moines the other
day the Iowa State Agricultural Society Sc
lected Des Moines as the place of holding
the next fair and elected officers for the en-
suing year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

IN Memphis, Tenn, at the annual
election of officers OF the Cotton Exchange,
C. p. Hunt, the young mems candidate,
was elected President after an exciting con-
test.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
FRIDAY, January u

In the Senate the number of copies of the
Governors Message ordered printed was in
creased to 5000, of which 1000 are to be in
German and 500 in the Swedish language. A
Joint resolution was introduced changing the
Constitution so that three-fourths of jury
may render q verdict in civil cases. Among
bills introduced was a Railway Commission
bill; one for the protection of game, one to
prevent the carrying of concealed weapons.
y House concurrent resolution for $40 worth
of postage stamps for each Representative
and Senator was cOncurred in. Adjourned
till Tuesday at four o'clock p. m.
In the House new bills were read to the
number of seventy three, among them being
one providing for the health and safety of
miners and inspection of mines; two about
county surveys; one to establish the office of
Commissioner of Forests: to provide for q
geological survey - fix the time of school
district meeting on the second Thursday of
June; to create Board of Pharmacy. The
House adjourned till three o'clock p IN.
Tuesday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

A LONDON, Eng, Court recently gave
judgment against CHARLES Bradlaugh on his
action against Erskine, Deputy Sergeant at
Arms OF the Commons, for assault on the
occasion of Bradlaugh attempting to enter
the House of Commons and take his seat as
a member, after resolution had been passed
prohibiting him from so doing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

THE United States Supreme Court at
Washington decided a case of general inter-
est to shippers the other day. The ques-
tion raised by the case was whether the
railroad company, in the absence of a
special contract, was responsible to a ship
per for the safety of freight after such
freight had been transferred by it to an
other railroad company for transportation
to its place of destination. The Court
holds: 1. That in accordance with COM
mon law rule the carrier is liable
only to the extent OF his own route
and safe storage and delivery. 10 the next
carrier. 2. That the ticket or bill OF lading
given to the shipper by the railroad COM
pany in this instance was not although con-
tract whereby the railroad company agreed
TO transport the freight in controversy. to
Philadelphia. The Judgment of the Court
below that the receipt did constitute such
through contract was reversed and the eAss
demanded tOs pew trial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

AN association for the preservation of
Niagara Falls was formed in New York
City the other night, Howard Potter, pub
licist and banker, being chosen President.
The bill for the purchase of surrounding
lands, vetoed by Governor Cornell, was TO
be introduced in the present Legislature.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

THERE had been received at Wash
ingtOn large number of applications from
cattle men the other day, asking for leases
TO tracts of land IN the Indian Territory.
The Indians seemed to favor leasing the
lands. They claimed that grass was being
eaten, and they were receiving no compen-
sation. Through the lease they believed
they would receive large rentals.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

SECRETARY FoLGER, in answer to a
telegram from the commander of the reve-
nue. cutter Wolcott, dated Victoria, B. c.,
stating that Indian trouble was anticipated
at Fort Simpson and that the Prime British
Minister had asked the commander for as
Stance, replied: ''The revenue steamer
WOlcott is permitted to be present at Fort
Simpson and prevent violence, but no force
is authorized unless to repel attacks immi-
nent against the whites; then only on written
request of the British Columbia authori-
ties.''
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
INTERESTING CROP STATISTICS.

Corn and Wheat, as Prepared for the
Commissioners Report.
WASHINGTON, January 8.
The Agricultural Department StatisticaH.
Mr.. ]. r. Dodge, has just finished the compila-
ton of the crop statistics for the year 1882,
which will accompany the annual report of
Commissioners Loring. The work is now in
the hands of the printer. TIE following ex-
hibit of wheat and corn production, together
with the yield for 1879 and 1881, is taken from
the report, and viii be found of great value:
WHEAT (BUSHELS.)
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

SPEAKING at Birkenhead, Ireland, the
other night, Davitt referred to the distress
in the West Of Ireland. He said it was hui
initiating that Ireland should stand before
the world time after time as a mendicant.
The people of Ireland had enough futile
agitation and semi-insurrection. They were
going to fight it out this time.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

TEE authorities at Baker City, Oregon, i'm.
posed slcb>a heavy tax.op the Chinese laun-
drypen there that the celesIials had 70 shut
up ehep
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

THE Canada Southern viii construct a new
bridge over the Niagara River, quarter of a
mile south of the old structure. 1t wiz be
completed by September /, 1888
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

A SOLDIER who lost his toe in the war, Sol
onion F. Beals, of Brocto1, Mass, has been
pushing his claim for sixteen years, ana now
gets pension Of $40.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

PHILADELPHIA pays over So week each
for the support of its poor, Chicago si.4o,
New York SI20, Cincinnati sLos and Baiti-
more $l.4a.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

A TEN per cent. reduction IN puddler's
wages was announced the other day by the
keystone Iron Works at Reading, Pa.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

A FEW days ago the railroad contrac-
tors Of the United States formed National
Association in New York
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

THE authorities at Montreal insisted
lately upon taxing Jewish temple because
a fair was held in the building.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

A LETTER Of coincidence was recently
sent by the Russian Princess DOlgorouki on
the death of Gambetta.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
THuRsDAY. january 11.


In the Senate, among the bills introduced
was one to apportion the State into Congress
sional Districts; to provide for the appoint
ment of a board of railroad commissioners; to
repeal the transfer of real estate law; to cree
ate the office of police inspector in each Ju-
dtc1al district who shall report any derel1c-
ton of duty by county officers; to fix a legal
rate of interest at six and ten per cent; to
provide that counties may hold lands usually
sold for tax for three years. and then sell to
the highest bidder, who will pay the taxes, in
terests and costs; another bill to regulate the
practice of medicines. A Senate concurrent
resolution ordering 1900 copies of the Gov
ernors Message printed was passed.
In the House, the morning session was filed
by the reading of the journal of the preceding
days and by reading the Governors Message.
A discussion concerning the premature pub
LEGATION OF that document brought out con-
demnatOry remarks against the papers guilty,
the Governor for allowing it to be possible,
and the Ex-Governor for using extracts from
the message in public speech before the
document was officially promulgated. reso-
luton was adopted inStructing the Judiciary
Committee to investigate the question of tax
alton of interests in lands owned by the Union
Pacific Railroad i'll Kansas, and to propose q
bill on the subject. Fifty bills and one joint
resolution were introduced, the latter prop
ositlon to repeal the prohibitory amendment.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

ARAB PAsHA and his fellow exiles
had arrived at CeyOn the other day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

BrdOstreets Journal reports the total failures
in the United States in 1882 at 7.5ll. ana the
number in Canada at GI2 Actual assets in the
United States, 81, 2S7, 6T4; general liabilities,
$93599 657.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

THE death of Lot. NJ. MorriI, occurred
few days ago at Augusta, Ne.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEG1sL AZURE

TOPEKA, Tuesday. January9.
In the Senate. the old officers were con-
Hnued, but the committees viii be revised by
the Lieutenant Governor.
The House did not complete its organiza-
ton, so that the Governors Message will not
be presented until to morrow.
"WEDNESDAY, January 10.
In the Senate vacancies in the officers
caused by designations were filed. Twelve
bills were introduced, among them one to es-
tablish State land office and provide for the
appointments of commissioner thereof, and
regulating the sale and Conveyance OF all
school lands of the State two relative to the
practice of medicine and creating state
Board of Health; one to re- eStab, ish the NOT
NAL School at Concordia; one altering the
manner of calling grand juries in counties;
one to locate permanently at Winfield the I'M;
beetle asylum, and provide for the erection of
buildings; one to establish the Eighteenth
Judicial district and others slightly amend
ing the civil and criminal codes.
In the House, a contest was commenced by
Mr.. Snyder, of Jefferson County, against Mr..
Bayne, sitting member from the sixth Dis
trict. The organization was completed and
the Governors Message was received and its
reading was commenced.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-01-18

The Newhau House at Milwaukee De-
strOyed by Fire-A Large Number of Per-
sons Burned to Death or Killed by Jump
ing from the Building-Terrible Scenes
of Agony and Death.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-05

diligent search, managed 10 find out where
she was. He would not go to the house,
however, but returned home aud wrote her a
letter. stating his determination, and she at
once answered his letter, being already sick
of her life, and told him to come down aud
she would marry him. On last Saturday
morning he arrived, aud, procuring hack,
drove TO Birdie Whites house. On arriving
there he asked for Emma Richardson, by
which name she was known.
The girl was out at The time, and the land
lady, who answered his summons, began TO
suspect something. She saw that he was
greatly excited; and thinking he might be
one Of the girPs relations who would proceed
against her, told him that no one by hat
name lived at her house. She invited him
in, however, and after some little time
learned who he really was She then
told him that bis sweetheart was
an inmate OF her house, but
had gone out in town. He waited until she
came back, when a meeting and reconeilia-
ton took place between them. Clark had
not only determined to marry her, but TO
make further amends, and, before leaving
home, bad a deed made out conferripg 20
her his farm and his properly. The couple
made known their wishes 10 Birdie White,
and she consented to do everything in her
power TO aid them, and sent him to the court
house for :ss license. Justice McCann was
next summoned TO tie the not.
The mony took place in the front par
lor of the house, and considerable prepara-
tion was made. The room wss neatly
.decked out, and all the women were present,
dresz<1zz-aEs -1-r----<- Tf--x-oE
them acted as bridemsids and helped the
bride TO arrange her COSTUME. The scene was
very strange enc, such as but few times oc.
CURED in the annals of bagnio life.
A fne dinner had been prepared for the
party, and liberal quantity Of champagne
was drank to the health OF the bride and
groom.
The couple left for Frankfort on the lae
train the same evening, and will live al
.Clark's home. The woman was overjoyed
,at her deliverance, and seemed firm in
her determination to lead virIuous life.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-05

,-MRs. LANGTRY is booked for two nights at
kthe Theater, aud lakes the time that ought
TO be occupied by Nilsson, the artist. This
ia not at all complimentary to Memphis.
Beauty is here no novelty, whereas we have
few or no Missions. Apropos of this the
Chicago Times publishes an interview, in
Gzhich the Lily declines todiscuss her private
lFs 5eyond saying she does not believe
Dars. Labouchere gave utterance 10 the pub
,ished statements attributed 10 her. She feels
fiattered by her reception in America, and
likes all cities she visited except Boston,
which she pronounced cold. The Chicago
Nsvs slso publishes aud interview with
member of the company, who asserts Mrs.
Langtry knows nothing Of true acting; that
What she knows she learned from Labou-
sA.se. a sOnbrette Of former yearr, and that
"A cous.auencs, she is only acquainted
vlh antiquated stage business and the man.
Anof soubrette, and this, We apprehend
hihe truth. Mrs. Laugtry's presence on the
aage is an Outrage upon real artists.