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THE LIBRARY SITE JURY, whose labors were
completed yesterday, when their report was
made, were notified by the marshal that they
would not be discharged till the 9th Of July.
ueinv raised nv thuse who me dissa tfsfita witt,
She awards.
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lcOR SALE-EEW GOOD BARGAINS IN
II slightly ,,auaged -arat0Sss. Sole Leather YrunkA
i-ass spd ssiche}s. hsvfr v IN used. see our HAx.
MSS nkCkEtcS 1870 Penn. ave. NV Sp23-HM
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GEN. HAZEN says the letter Mr.. Randall
criticised yesterday was simply reply to a
question by member OF Congress, touchin.
nothing but the subject OF his inquiry, Was per-
lectly proper, aud such aS the office il called
upon by members 70 answer daily.
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a 4 sk sSlGD.

RED STAR COUGH CURE supplants harmfl
features OF other cough mixtures. No poison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-01

THE PUBLIC DEBT STATKMENr to be issued
this afternoon Will show y reduction of the pub
lie debt OF about S9, 200, 900 during the month
Of June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-01

Il Very at two-stOry brick dwelling six rooms. In
sshi 90 - anton square snug home = good in
Ne-fulent: 90
lwo-si"ry aud basement bricks. Ali mod. Imps. 9Th
81 n >3.UssD
Tw.-stOry b lex, s rooms, all mod iInps 18th St n
5000
ed and unimprOved property in all sections
u ne CITY Deslrah.e Lots on columbia Heights
SNUkMSTEDT * BRADL~Y
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NEW CHIEF OF POLICE
Samuel H. walker Appointed.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE RETIRING suPERrN-
TENDENr, MAJOR DYE, WITH THE DISTRICT
COMMISSIONERS

At twelve O'Clock to-day Major Dye took OF
his little gold police badge and laid It on his
desk, upon a copy Of an order from the Com
missioners declaring his office vacant at twelve
o'clock to-day. At the same hour the following
order was sent out 70 the force:
HEADQUARTERS MErRopoLrrAS POLICE. D. G.,
WASHINGTON, July 1, 1856.
General Orders, No. l9l.-In taking leave OF
me members OF the police department, with
which have been Identified the past fe " wears
l thank sou one and all tor your hearty CO.
operation with me in promoting Its discipline
ana emciency. These can only be maintaue
10 the degree to which they have been raised
by your giving TO tue Incoming chief the same
cordial support you have always given me-
Your honor and interest, and that OF tie de-
partment, demands this of you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-01

The body Of President Garfield was removed
yesterday from the Scofeld vault In Lake View
cemetery AZ Cleveland. The transfer was made
Wy the United States soldiers who have been
guarding the vault
Another one of the poisoned picnickers at
bennington, N. j., IL dead.
Eight persons were instantly killed and
dent " the mail train from Belfast 70 Dublin,
ireland.
Prohibition goes into effect In Atlanta to-day.
inidAi IL ht last night
The Black Diamond colliery near Miners
Vile, Pa. was suddenly flooded yesterday and
drowned.
The Chicago summer school Of Hebrew. under
The direction Of Prot. William 3. Harper. began
4t Morgan PARK Monday With seventy siu-
denta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-01

HORRIBLE OUTRAGE BY PARIS RUFFIAss-
Mrs. Rosaile Meslan, an Irish lady, Was seized
oy humber oil ruffltns On the outsk lrts of Vim.
eennes, suburb Of Paris, Tuesday night.
dragged Into piece OF woods, gagged, bound,
anu ala treated. the riends then Oct her cloures
On lire and IeIt her. Mhen discovered the lady
Was an dying condition. Nine men have been
arrested as perpetrators OF tie outrage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-01

A STAR reporter found the major cleaning
out his desk. "I am using broom for the BEN
ent OF my successor, whomever he may be-"
said the major. 81 laid aside my responsibility
at IL o'clock. When the bells were ringing at
noon listened as the guillotine WAS falling.
90 not know yet who my successor Is. re-
ceived the order OF the Commissioners at five
o CLOCK last eNentng-very short notice IL seems
10 me. 1t Is q very short time to put my Office
In shape and in readiness to turn IL over to my
successor, but I suppose the Com missioners
know OF these things. There are number OF
Commissioners, but, OF course, 1t Is too late
now"
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DREPARATORY SCH OIL
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Eetnenem. Pa.
Recommended by Robert A. Lamberton, Ii. d.,
president of Lehigh Univer- ity. Prepares young
men Tor Lehigh University. one of the most excel
lent technical institutions of the east and SO richly
endowed that it offers 1. &c tuition 10 all.
Apply
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EDUCATIONAL.

4 NLARENS SCH Oh. FOR GIRLS, NEAR ALFX.
~ andrla Na--Ienth annual session begins sep
TENDER l6 1886 Circulars seut application to
Miss q. A WORTHlNG ON, Box 1870. Alexandria
Va iyl tn stu I'm
MN. WALbECKER, GRADUATE OF THE
w Leipzig Conservatory of Musc), will continue
his Piano IN 'truc Ion during the summer months
Resldence-ll1O 18th ST. yI-6t*
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

Every body wears @ broad grim rs lA1
rain pOOEs down. Corn is l0OkIng hnes
harvest is nearly over and once more we
hear the hum of the threshing machine.
Mrs. @. p. Thompson, OF Long Is
land. has been visiting friends IN this
vicinity during the past week.
j. COur5On and A.. i, Walker have
Just returned from o trip TO EIttS6urgs
Penn. They report dry weather all
through the east. The object OF their
trip was TO introduce COursOn's new st
tachment for grain drills and make ar
rangements for their manufacture. We
learn they were very successful ana
soon we may expect TO see one Of the
best grain drills ever invented.
Mr.. Bert Tracy, who has been attend
inc school at Ottawa. kans-, for the
past year, has returned 10 his father s
house
The NJ. Z. Sunday School Of this
place is going glOri0usly on. Five mem
bers We're added TO the church recently
The little class once so weak IS now
growing strong, headed by some Of our
best men and women. We predict Tor
them a bright future. Let every body
turn out and 90 TO Sunday School.
Bring your children tGOs and train them
up In She way they should 60 and they
viii not depart from it when they get
old.
IL. d. Rogers has the new bridge on
Brush Greek completed
More anon. GREENHORN.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

lTrz Geo Ferguson, Of burlington, Iowa, iz
visiting hero old friends in this city.
Ans. ID. S. Granger and AIRS. ID. A. Inning win
sta1t next week to view the scenes Of other days
iu Ohio They expect 20 be gone several weeks
The UlIe son of Carl and Cassie ForDey is lying
very l58 with ll s-halll- some two or three miles
uo--lHes- OF town.
lIisz Minnie Mcbride, daughter Of Hon. W. II.
NcBride, came mp from Eir,gin TO attend the III.
E festival Tuesday evening.
1I=s Alice Biellfora and Miss Julia Close re-
TUNED 70 PHillpsburg last Friday morning. Mlzs
BieEfa-l had been visiting friends at Kansas City
and Miss Close attending school al Troy, Douiphlu
county, this state
Mrs. Eua Close is visiting friends in town this
week
o. W. Bickford started for his ola home in Yer
mont last Wednesday.
Hon. Webb AlcNaI the gentleman from Smith
stepped into the Court r0om Thursday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

TO whom i- r-lv concern.
County COMMITS. toners 1' tl= g---- Of -a-E=.
30 Che =--r b. 1l E-e
l-a 5aT q July t- j.. 1--l - hereby =.-u
ll-- 4 LG-slE md -s--iz 1.Hs.s 7--e-.
OF said comfy. Ea5l..-s 30 4l- H-s1- 81
is propose. 10 lag lH- ana establish l-- rosa DE-
laV mentioned lave presented p .iie aal- 17-r4
az--azI=H1l=al ~ "a lul--1 -1-- 10 said county l5
C11sue-cl-z 81 the FGu-H end cf Dlurll7s
street in td- e--g Of Logan, Phillips county kan
zs= and running E1-l-lar-y across t-s -1-l--iHH
River at q potat near The Lg-l - -l- IS
may be practicable E-5e-cs l9l--.t-Hs along ne
east SIDE a the dam ana -aFee. a. nay De- p--er--
cable % Tie corner 81 7--it- = 800 p -ia
range ~ west themes a1G--a--F t-a section
Iill between the said sections ana Z town D.
RANGE % end other sections ll sam 5J-1l-r.E --e
D. near practicable until -l-l road or -.le ---
strike lla creek d==.sli-.zel ana -- f l1'.
Creek- and t1lr John y ilsczs. EEel --l-ls lr --l
A. Gibson viewers dl-y zupal--z 3 VIII meet 20
BEGINNING " said road a- --= 19.4I -t aH ---
j. ID. 1-1- ana proceed % view -- l-- ana --
give al parties l-aI-aa
aHi1=l III 1u5 once 5u s-il county this is-l day
ri Ia.T - D. -s-i s. 8- 4tslsl-l.'-r
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

Ellsworth Reporter; A large majority
of the regiments that entered the union
army under President Lincon's first
call for 70, 600, men, wore grey uniform
We entered the service April IS, 1861
under that first call, in Co. B. llth
Indian ZouOves, commanded by Col
Lew Wallace. The regiment wore @
grey. zOuave uniform. and we now have
hanging in our sanctums the grey
Jacket we wore while @ member Of that
raul-nant.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31
- 80.


TIE STATE or Kansas, za
Phillips County
In the Probate Court in and for said County
In the matter of the Estate of Adelbert Dlclin-
son, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters Iesllleii-
tary have been granted 70 the 4Il-efsl4le1 ON L-s
deceased bF the honorable the Probate court or
tie County and State aforesaid dated the q IN l-
claims against the said Estate are hereby uoLle-
mat they must present the same 20 the urqer-
stoned cor allowance within one yeGr lrlll the date
81 said Letters, OF they uaT DE ptec-l--l from
any benefit OF such eatlte7 and thar ll such claims
be not exhibited within three years -t--l inc N-t-
of said Letters they shall be forever barred.
IRA t. MCMILLAN,
Executor OF last VIII and Testament OF 4-e-peI-
JAW 57th. l5s5 5uly3l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

The State of Kansas,
Phillips County, So,
In tie Probate Court in ana for said County;
In the matter Of the Estate OF Francis Kerr,
Deceased:
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
miuistratiou have been granted 90 the uu--fsigIi-
ed on the Estate Of Francis Kerr, late OF said
county. deceased, by the Honorable the PROBATE
court Of the County and state aforesaid dated
tie Isl laF Of July. a. ID 1885. Now a- per
sons hsyfn- claims AGAINST the said Estate, are
hereby notified that they must prgseuJ the same
TO the undersigned for allowance within one year
fran the date of said Letters, they may DE pre-
cluded from any benefit Of such estate; and that
iEszcL claims De not exhibited within three years
after the date of said Letters they shall be Tor
ever barred
of the Estate of Francis Ae-r, Deceased.
Tsrr.f5..-I.--z.- Es r..5 -l=l. 49, fu-2-LI-1U.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

When q man is about to bay clothing
it is necessary that he should have con
ddenoe in the house he deals with. He
should then satisfy himself with regard
to the prices, after which he has but 10
exercise his Judgement in making his
selection. Buyers who visit LeiHng-
wells clothing department are never
disappointed. Perfect honesty and fair
dealing Is his nlsEiJ.e business prlnci-
pie. He always has @ large and extern
sive stock TO select from. AT hts place
OF business you VIII find mems suits
ranging from 50 to $50 and syeTy suit
warranted SIS represented. For boots
and shoes, hats and caps, gents furnish
ing go0ds-eto.. YOU need look no further
bat 20 to LollngweL and get what you
Tzut.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

The following unsolicited testimonial
win explain itself
Messrs. Howell Bros:
Gentlemen: My bill of lumber of
about $500 recently purchased Of yOu
was fully up to grades ordered. IT was
EXCELLENT and I am fnlly satisfied
chat parties that complain of getting
door lumber of you buy cheap grades
to save 81 few dollars and then com
plain because the lumber is not first
class. Your men We're gentlemen and
business Ike with no inclination to take
advantage on extras.
Yours Respectfully
NJ 7. CHURCH.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

IL Is pretty generally understood that
Jud ge Il. @. SPauidiDg viii permit his
name TO 60 before the. Republican con-
veutton I5r denomination. llr- Spaulu-
mg has exhibited an even tenor of
Justice In his administration Of affairs
which. together with the Judicial char
acter of the Office should according TO
constitutional principle ent-le MIN TO
more consideration than would be ac-
corded to the occupants OF any other
county Office
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31
Pay Upl Pay Upl

All parties knowing themselves in
debted TO the undersigned viii please
call and settle by cash or note Within
the next so days.
SPRAGUE & SONS,
Dated at Phillipsburg this 3OJh day
of June, 1886.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

c. z. Forney sell known in these
parts as s. live energetic business man.
was In town this week In the interest
of the daily Commonwealth. The
Commonwealth is to be congratulated
on securing the services of 1Lr- FOrney
as he has large and liberal views IS to
the mission Of the press, and win place
the business interests OF that paper on
the TOD notch In Western Kansas.
A special bargain is always found ut
a.7f1,1-yvelI-s
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

Our city was thrown into a fever OF
excitement this week by the anuounc-
ment that Frank Z. Smith, doing bust
ness in Phiuipsburgs was charged with
forgery. 1t is alleged that he has forg-
ed notes amounting to over 81 800.
At the time OF the discovery Frank was
on his way cast and had got rs far as
Greenleaf, on the Central Branch ,
when q telegram called Tor his arrest.
Frank is but 10 years old. His par
ents reside just west OF town and are
old and respected citizens OF the county.
We sincerely hope further deTelope-
ments viii show thatthe affair is not 50
bad as reported,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

PaIlz7da milIs-RepubIoan City Eob.
Having rebuilt the mill near HePub-
licau City, known as the Morrison
Mills, we are prepared 10 do custom
work promptly. Give us trial.
frEp 4vy DErWIIH & Co.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

The NJ. e. Church festival Tuesday
evening drew together o large con-
course of people, and proved to be one
of the most pleasant affairs in the his
tory of PhiLips5urg. Our citizens, to-
gothcr with the teachers and visitors at
court all turned out to enjoy q pleasant
evening. lee cream and cake were
served On tables nicely arranged and
although the demand was large there
was enough for all. During the even
ing Miss Beasoner, one OF the insruc-
tors Of the Institute, was introduced
and gave q recitation and also a read
inc which were well taken and highly
appreciated by all present. ALucic by
the band and 'iglee CLUB" was pro
nounced good. The net proceeds was
about $40.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31


We are authorized to announce the
name of Hon. w. II. Mcbride, of Eir-
win, for Representative. Mr.. Mcbride
has twice been elected to represent
Phillips county in The Legislature, and
that he has merited the approval Of his
constituents there Is not q doubt. He
has been prominently and actively
identified with every movement which
had for its object the advancement of
western Kansas. I'm fact his integrity
as o. public officer is SO well known
chat his nomination would be followed
by an election and o. GOOD round ma
ior-y.
Mr.. j.. r. Phelan, trainmasler Of the
b. GBI. r. r., with headquarters at
McC0ok, and Attorney John Dawson
. OF Alma, Eeb-, are IN the city this week
attending court. These gentlemen are
Interested in the proceedings Of the
. case entitled State of Kansas Us James
. Grimes, wherein Grimes is charged as
/ q party to the crime of burning a rail-
road bridge. They are wideawaze, far
. seeing gentleman and represent one OF
. the best equipped and safest railroads
. In Che country.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

Notice is hereby given thai lue following named
settler has hleG notice of his intention TO make
anal proof l support of bis c-a--ls a-- inst s4l-
rrs1L ssl. DE u4ala before the Probate ur District
Duurf- 20 Phillip burg Kansas OIL august -'-lii
CHARLES =. OSTE AEuZR.
Ud 1926 for the So qr, Section 8, Town q RI. e.
Is lie names the following Witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and Guilty u-l of
said land. Wis
aaI=1H and Ben Dalll. all OF Fl--iil s-E-- -- Do
Nausas JOHN BLeaELL-- Register
lo1as 81 Elc-f1Tis Attorneys. J-4
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

To Formers and all parties who wish
loans. Ihave the cheapest money in
the state and can give you your money
within 8 days after masking application.
If q. A, SPAULDESG & Co.
7 am now prepared to fiji all good
farm loans ut 9 per cent without COM
mission. Persons desiring so renew old
loans or make new ones wlL find IL TO
their interest to call on me for condi-
tisns before making arrangements TO
borrow. PF1I. bIssELL- &
Given away, p choice book, with each
plug OF Knife tobacco, ut Aicol BrOs-s
Long Island Kansas
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

YOU CAN GET YOUR CASH MONEY DOWN
by making your farm loans Of Pratt d
Lewis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31
NE-zc---z>-ovz-

NLU5g-'-l--l-ll--.--
GENITAL House j.. kThauEH Proprietor. coed
C,samule ro0ms.f0r commercial --lgs-.-5. reed
slable In connection with house, E----ps'll= =
Kansas --
III c. Calhoun, Contractor and Builder. Plans
shop first door North OF Bl=5el block Flsl-lz-
burg, Kansas. '---
q C.. Cummings, Livery, Feed ana sale ---ie-
- First class rigs 90 raas1nal.eirat-s.
at all hours. Near Northwest corner OH ING j .---
lie Square, PhiIlipsburE hausas- t--
T. II. Close, blacksmith and lia-I.-.L AN
q kinds Of general bllelzll-LiuE done With neat
ness and dispatch. & good turning -.'.- t'. s-e
shsp and special attention given r1 l.. Ea-..-
of machinery. shop on 81 rest side -- -....-r
lipsburg, Kansas. t--
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

WITHOUT COMMISSIONS
And at the very lowest rates OF interest
is the way that Pratt & Lewis make farm
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31
couRT PRoCEEpINcs

Cases were disposed OF for the first
four days Of district Court, in the
following manner.
State Of Kansas VS. Harvey German,
continued:
State OF Kansas vs. Sherman Dennis,
continued.
State of Kansas Us B, J. wainwright.
defendant found guilty of an assault.
State Of Kansas vs. Chas Parker, con
timed.
Thomas Dye & Co. VS.. r. G. Davis,
continued.
Bazzal Leak vs.. a. o. Little ct al.
CONTINUED
Geo, W. Burton vs.. Jacob a. Thomp-
son, plaintiff dismisses and defendant
goes to trial on counter claim.
S. p. Hurd vs.. a. w. Andrews, con-
tinued until next term.
Cases OF w, o. Mcclure VS.. c. B,
Haynes, j. W. Hudson and Mrs. L. e.
Post, continued.
ELI Holt vs.. Burlington, Kansas & S.
w. r R. Co., continued.
Julian A. Conley vs.. Burlington,
Kansas & s. w. R. r. Co., continued.
l. @. Holmes VS.. Sarah a. Gardner
ct al, settled and dismissed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

il is our privilege this week to an
rouuce the name of j.. N. Nichols as
81 candidate for Probate Judge, Mr.
Nichols came to Phillips county some
IS years ago. and h0mes-eaded in
Greenwood township, where he has
resided ever since. AS an evidence
Of his popularity at home we would
say that he has been elected and is
now serving his fourth term as town
ship trustee. GIr. Nichols has been
in poor health Of late years, being
unable to do farm work, and now
asks the Republican voters OF Phillips
county to assist him in securing the
nomination and election He has
always taken q prominent part in
county politics and there has been but
few EEy'5 IN Philips county but that
have had his support.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31
Corn Wanted.
stock steers and Fax Cattle

IN MAKING FINAL PROOF
If Vcu need money TO pay out with call
on Pratt & Lewis for terms and rates
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31
THERE is HO EXPENsE

THERE IS no EXPENSE
In sending off interest money when you
make your farm loans of Pratt & Lewis.
Corn Wanted.
F.. II. Evans VIII buy 1000 bushels
of corn and pay the highest market
price. Call on him at this place
FARH LOAHS
Executed without delay and on the
very best terms by Pratt Sc Lewis.
stock steers and Fax Cattle
Wanted by T. IL Evans mt this place.
He VIII pay the highest market price
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

PzoEEsszo2TAn CAzDz-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

ETLmU DAVIS, Attorney 40 Law. 0L-5e, 7o.-A
Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

MAERIED July q, 1886, by Rev,
Theo. Bracken, w. NJ. Donaldson and
Miss Phoebe Sherwood. Both of Bow
Greek Township.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

The cyclones have knocked high
rates of interest al to pieces and C. a.
Spauldiug 81 Co. have the lowest Of all
rates, Il
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-31

~ A. Spaulding, Attorneys at Law. Win do
eJTa general law and. Land business. COLLECTIONS
made with promptuess and dispatch. once on
tEe North side OF the Public Square, Phillips nnTg
Kansas.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-03
WESTVIRGINIA FREEMAN
OUR DAYTON LETTER.
A Hay-Pohibitson Toson.We In
iqu,ty and Witkedmess of To1ing
Saloons-Ths Coming Ma
tionnl ConvW sion, DC.

Fifty miles out from Dayton is
Union City. thirds OF this
city is in Indiana and the remain
der is in OHIO. On the Indiana
side there are no saloons permitted,
while on the Onio side they
are abundant and close up to
the line. This brings the curse to
the doors of those who are opposed
to the traffic and shows the neces
sity of national policy on this
great question.
Many people are anxiously
watching the Legislature of Vir-
ginia. The most superficial obser-
YER cannot fail to see the power OF
the saloon in the action thus tar.
Party pledges are readily broken
and good people are pushed aside
to make room for the knights OF
the Saloon" This is the general
policy. There are two things re-
sulting from the licensed or taxed
"a or .lvflic:
/ Large property holoers ia
cities are in part exempt from
heavy taxes.
2 It is making the poor poorer
and the rich richer.
The public revenue is thus
wrupg from the very poor.
Appetite and not property Is tax
ed. This means national convul.
sion at some time in the history OF
tbs next generation. The State OF
Illinois collects SIS 900, 600 annually
from 10000 licensed saloons. More
than two-thirds of this money is
paid by laboring men-a class the
least able 10 do it,
The enactment Of law similar
to the Scott Law will likely occur
during the present session. Such
a law will not restrain the evils OF
the traffic, and will certainly
stsngthen the wicked business.
AS the old political leaders are
passing away, it may be that the
new leaders will feel more kindly
toward the cause of Constitutional
Prohibition. God may override
many now seemingly unfriendly
influences, so as to bring good to
our cause. u. WARNER.