Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-08-07
VOL. VIII. NO. 40.
GENERAL NEWS.
DOMESTIC.

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Secretary Manning will spend the re-
mainder of the summer at Watch Hill,
Rhode Island
The president to-day vetoed the bill pro-
viding for the erection Of a public building
at Springfield, No
The anthracite coal association has made
an advance of 10 cents per ton to the vest
ern trade on all sizes.
The police Of New York has been warned
Of the possibility Of a duel between Joseph
Pulitzer and William DOrsheimer-
Gilbert Yost, one of the most expert burg
lars in the United States, recently ended his
days in the northern prison Of Indiana.
One man was killed and several others
were seriously injured by the explosion Of
boiler inthe Water-WOrks at Columbia South
Carolina
lin, No., was shot and killed by Ed Brown,
whose wagon he was searching for set OF
stolen harness.
Ii is estimated at the treasury department
hat THE public debt statement to be issued
soon will show decrease for the month
of July OF about Ss,6OJsJOO.
S. D. Newton, a veteran milk-peddler Of
Chicago, was yesterday found dead on his
wagon seat, having expired from heart dis
ease while making his rounds
Merriam Triplette, of Kansas City, deaf
mute, was struck by the engine of an lncOm-
ing passenger train on the Kansas City, Fort
Scott q Gulf road and killed.
A receiver has heen appointed for the ex-
tensive chemical manufacturing establish
ment of Martin Kalbheisch's Sons, in
Brooklyn. whose liabilities are S1,OOO,OOO.
The schooner yacht Sarah Craig, with a
party OF ladies' and gentlemen from Ehlla-
dslphia to New York, capsizsd on Sandy
Hook and six Of the ladies and one man
Fere drowned.
William Hunter, second assistant secre-
tary of state. and the oldest official in con-
tinuous service in the United States, died IN
Washington of a complication OF diseases
incident to old age.
A stone mason named Robinson, visiting
at Kansas City, from Sedaia, fell dead on
the street. His son aud another man we're
engaged in q fight and the father was trying
to separate them when ne died.
The express from New York ran INTO a
gravel train near Bridgeport, Conn, smash
ing several of the gravel cars and killing and
WOunding number of Italians on the train.
The exact number As unknown. No pass6n-
gers were injured
The attorney general has returned the
oleOmargarine bill to the president with his
report thereon. 1t is expected that the
president will ascertain the views of Acting
Secretary II ALEEl44A III EEEdEQ 70 tho Dill Dc
fore he acts upon it.
Dan Simpson, a well-knOWn character of
Boston, nearly SO years of age, died recent
ly. He drummed at a militia muster at
at Spencer in $500, and has OBLIGATED as
drummer for the ancient and honorable
artillery since 1920.
The naval committee of the senate amen
led the house bill to increase the naval
establishment by striking out the provision
kra of
machinery abroad. In this form the meas
ure was reported back to the senate.
At mass nesting OF the Knights of
Labor, held in Union square, New York,
recently, 10000 to $4,000 people
were present. Speeches were made from
three points, the burden of which was de-
Tense Of the boycott, and denunciation Of
the press.
G07scu1r Hl.ia has issued a proclaim
ton Offering a reward Of $3.50 for the arrest
and conviction of the unknown person or
persons who, on the night of May y, last,
on Bappa creek, IN haWl1ns county, muir
derec James COzard and Jerry Plumber.
A fire totally destroyed the carriage works
of OrvlIle Ii. Short, the most extensive man
ufactOry IN Syracuse, n. Y. The burning
paints and oils made a very hot and danger
Gus fire. About 1000 wagons aud much val
liable machinery was destroyed. The loss
is estimated at $4,000; insured for $4,000.
Consul Brigham, of Paso del Norte, says
that 10 Roadway has been made in the eX-
animation of the case against Editor Cut
ting, now in progress under the supervision
of the chief just co Of the state OF Jhlhua-
hua; but by this he only means that no con-
clusion has been reached, and that Cutting
is still in jail.
The lead corroders of st. Louis, No, who
have heretofore closed down one week IN
midsummer to clean up and repair, have
concluded this season. to stop work during
the entire month of August. AS this Is much
the largest lead corrOding point in the cOun-
try it is thought that the action of the cor
rOders will reduce the price of pig lead.
Last March William P. Pierson, cashier
and chief bOOk-keeper OF the American Bap-
fist Publication society was thrown from a
carriage and had his left leg fractured.
During his forced absence it was discovered
thai he is a defaulter to the amount of $780,
900. A warrant for Plerson has been issued.
The embezzled funds were absorbed by
speculation.
Col W. W. Bolton. charged with embez-
element while IL charge of the second class
mail department in the Chicago pOstofhces
and who was released on bail, did not APP
pear at the government building the next
morning. The inspectors working on the
case are looking up newspaper receipts and
procuring fresh evidence Of alleged DEAL
sEtion. They will move for an increase IN
the amount Of bond, and for new sureues,
A member of the firm of Gilbert &
dalum, of Chicago, on entering the store
at No. go west Erle street recently found on
the floor, ten feet from the door, large
dynamite bomb. The fuse had been lighted,
but in falling it had strnck on the floor and
put out the FIRE. NAHUM says he cannot &C
count for the attempt to destroy his place.
The bomb was taken to the lake and an
effort made 10 explode it. 1t was found 70
be empty.
A special from Savannah, Georgia, says a
horrible report from the lower cad of Tat
nall county has been received IN that city.
A negro woman engaged TO prepare din
ner for d CDlOred picnic, murdered young
child which had been left in her charge,
cooked half of the remains and served It TO
the people. The other half Of the remains
sgsre found sailed in a barrel The negroes
became frenZi6d on making the discovery,
snd seized her and burned her at a stake.
The feeling OF friendliness which had be
gun to exist in Texas towards Mexico has
been reversed by the Cutting and other out
RACES recently brought TO light The young
men of Dallas and other Texas cities are
quietly enrolling themselves Tor M lltaFy
services il need be. The state adlutant gen
eral is daily receiving applications for per
mission to raise volunteer companies and
Captain Syker, Of the adiutant general
stan. states that If required he can have
10000 men in Mexico In thirty days. In the
event Of Cutting being sent TO the Mexican
penitentiary, it Will be dIncut 70 restrain
The people Of Texas from a regular invasion
Of Mexico.
Secretary EndicOtt was asked yesterday
Il there was any intention Of moving troops
toward Mexico. BE said there was nothing
in it so far as he knew. 10 reporter ne la
reported as saying II an ircnlca4 tone
Don't you think it rather ridiculous 70
make war on Mexico for the sake Of one
man. when We have tamelV submitted Tor