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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
Robbsrr Ia RIurder.

HUNTINGDON, PA, January 26.-Ihree
masked robbers ente ed the cabin of Henry
Merritt, an old woodsman in Henderson
township, this morning and demanded that
he reveal the hiding place of &4,e9c he was
known TO have in the house. he refused
and they bound and gagged him, held his
bare feet to the IRE and otherwise NAL
treated him in most brutal manner. He
finally became unconscious and his assaIl-
ants then searched the building. They Sc
cured 81 800 of the money and left. Their
victim, Merritt, may die.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

RICHEIELD, KAN, January 25.-Arrangs-
ments were cOuEUmmatsd with the people
of Richheld last evening for at once begin
ming the work of building the second rail-
road through this town and county. The
survey Is complete from the west line of
Morton county to Trinidad, Col. The line
is now being run east through Richheld
BugOtoWn, in Stevens county, to make con
nectiOus with the Rock Island road at
the southwest corner of Seward county.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
Kansas City Live stock Market.
E-.-stz CRY Tauusry 80. 1ss

The Live Sock Indicator reports:
CATTLE Receipts, ], Oo0 head; shipments s4-
head Market zloH and weak TO LOG Lower, aE-
cspr for choice COWS. which were steady Good
o choice coru-fsd 81 Z5IA IS common 70 me-
diunl. So 854A 20s sbockeras 81 1881 90 Lseoa-a,
s. 6la3 =; cows, 81 6043 Co.
HOGS-Rscsipts, BOO headf ah1pI1ent5s -
head Marzst opened steady for good. while
common were slow and weak. closing 30 lower
Il 7tsl5 So. sirips and pigs, S. GOA 90.
blEEP-Hscaipts. zfu head shipments
Market steady. Good to choice, 81 0O44 %
common to Medium; 81 O083 90.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
FDrIish PsrsscUtion in Ireland,

DUBLIN, January 28.-Ths trial to-day a
Ennis Of Mr.. Joseph R. Cox, member OF
parliament, who Was charged with address,
ing proclaimed branches Of the national
league, resulted in a verdict of guilty. MI
Cox was sentenced to four months, lH1prls-
onmeut with hard labor. he took an ap-
peal and was admitted 70 bail but on Lsay-
ing the court house no was AGAIN arrested,
Ths new charge brought against him IS
that he was guiity of a breach Of the crimes
act in addressing the tenants ct AildyEart.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
cnra Z. Acnuittaa

SPRINGFIELD, No., January 2S.-The trial
of Cora Lee for the murder in the first de-
gree of Sarah Graham terminated this at
ternoon about 5:I5 O'Clock in a verdict Of ac-
quital by the jury, after a elaboration OF
only about seven minutes. Tears OF JOY
rolled down the cheeks OF both Cora Lee and
Mrs. Malloy as they received the oOngratu-
lations of their friends. The verdict was
not unexpected, owing to the mystery sur
rounding the murder and the contradictory
and unsatisfactory evidence. .. u. Tray
erse spoke for the defense this morning and
County Attorney Patterson closed the case
for the state this afternoon.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

AzKAEsLs CRY, KAN, January "a.
Purcell, l. T., dispatch TO the Republican
Traveller says Marshal Carr found John
McGrew, the murderer of John Watkins, at
noon to-day about twenty-five miles from
the scene Of the tragedy. Upon being com
handed 70 throw up his hands, he opened
ire on the marshal and shot his horse from
under him. Carr then fred upon the out
law. iuflietmg wounds from which he died
in a few minutes
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
me state Encampment.

WINFIELD, KAs., January 28.-RspOrts re-
eeived up to date By Department Com
mander Seward indicate that the annual en-
eampment Of g. A. R., WOman'a Relief
Corps and Sons of Veterans, to be held here
on the DIST TO the 23d of February, viii be
the largest and most enthusiastic encamp,
msnt ever held In the state. An immense
mass meeting of citizens was held last even
ing and every arrangement made to give the
old soldiers royal and patGiotic welcome.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

ST. LOUIS, January 28.-The Missouri Pa
cific railway shops at Ssdalia were closed to
day for alleged repair, and General Mana
ger Clark and Superintendent Dickinson are
at that city on an important conference.
The belief is prevalent that steps are being
taken to remove the Missouri, Kansas q
Texas shops for the Gould system and put
it Ia the hands Of a receiver.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

ISDIASAFoLIs, January 2G--In accordance
with a suggestion originating with the
DuckWorth club, of Cincinnati, arrange
ments are being made in this city for a
meeting of representatives from all the
democratic clubs in the United States to be
held here late IN March or early in April
The object of the proposed conference is to
discuss matters Of interest to the party and
the clubs and to form a national club organ
fVafTnn-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

KAEzAs CITY, January 27.-Charlsy Hey-
srs. OF Altoona Pennsylvania who, with
John Bogard, murdered James Weir at the
raiIroad station IN Independence with q
coupling pin, was arraigned IN the criminal
court this morning and pleaded guilty to
murder III the first degree. Judge White
refused TO accept the plea and an entry OF
not guilty was made. Both Meyers and b.
gard have confessed
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

EEosHO FALLS, KAN, January 28.-Ihe
pozt0fics in this place was burglarlzed last
night and about one hundred and twenty
iiVs dollars IN money and stamps taken
Two rsgists red letters, the contents IN
known. were riiiso. The robbers also OBJ
tainsd a lot Of jeWelry from j. r. hodWel
and blew open the safe Of George p. Bales
the hardware merchant taking about s4V5.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

intimacy WIN Dafmall- da .
believed to be the man who under
the name of the Rev Theodore Rsating,
victimlzed some Of the leading clergymen
Of the protestant church in Dublin in the
summer of 1886. His exploits in Dublin
created. great sensation at tie time Of the
exposure, his victims numbering some Of
the weslthiest and most aristOcratic families
Of the Irish capital.
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nyevvspaper once burned.

CHATTANOOGA, Tam, January 28.-Ths
Commercial, a newspaper office, was burned
ont this morning. It suffered a like calam-
itv November Z last. The Knights OF
Pvthias hall and the Western Union Tele-
qraph Office were in the same building and
are both burned ont
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a EIerIcsI Imrostsr-

LosDoz, January ga clerical imposter
giving his name as Joseph E0sr and claim
ing to be a professor of theology of Chicago
has been arrested at DautZic for illegally
performing mass and drawing priest s sti-
psud- The attention of the police was at
Iactel % him through his undue
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

PHu.aDl-LPH1A, Pa, January S8.-Ihs fol
loving appeared In the editorial column OF
this weeks Journal of United LABOR
headed fgIhs Reading StEiks-Stlu NO
Change" The struggle seems 70 nave re-
S1IVe5 itself into 3 question Of endurance
t,ztWsen dollars and Btomachs. Dollars
may win. but it VIII be all the worse Tor dol
La. in the ruHuEa-
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Tuesday
THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 24-Mr.
Voorhees, introduced bills for the formation
and admission of the territory of Montana.
Referred. After a long and important dis
cussion the resolution to refer the preEl-
dents message con the Pacific railroads
10 a sDscisl committee OF seven sen
ators, changed from five, was agreed to.
Mr.. Palmer addressed the senate on the
subject of bill introduced by him to regu-
late immigration The following bills were
introduced; By Senator Call-Io prohibit
subjects of foreign governments from catch
ING fish within three marine leagues OF the
coast or within any OF the
bays or head-lands Of the United States.
By Senator Davis-TO amend the pension
laws, so that they shall not prohibit the
payment of pension money TO any per
sons who served in the late rebellion
against the United States, but afterwards
voluntarily enlisted in the mIutary OF
naval service Of the United States and
incurred disability in the line of duty.
By Senator Plumb-FOr the extension of the
southern and western boundaries of Kansas
so as TO include the public land strip.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

OTTAWA, KAN, January 26.-Ihe jury IN
the Pulse-L0sier poisoning case to-day re
mined a verdict of acquittal, after consid-
sring tTeuty=four hours. The trial. which
eclipsed ia point of circunlstautIal evidence
The celebrated Walkup case at EmpOrlas has
lasted eight days. Pulse, who was q son-ln-
law of M. and Mrs. @. G. Loslsr, mis- wife
being an only child, was accused of admin
istering strychuine on numerous occasions.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
ntLana - Di.eoEsrsd - EmporL.

EslPoR1A, KAN, January est developed
here that petroleum had been discovered
within fifty rods of the city limits and that
a company had been formed to develop the
discovery several farms in the immediate
vicinity having already been leased for the
purpose. A fOur-fOOt vein of coal has also
been found near the Same place, which IS
also being developed. These finds nave been
kept a secret for a couple OF weeks by the
discoveries, and were only made public to
day when some of the oil was brought to the
| CITY and analysed by DR.. Gordon. Consld-
/ erabie excitement has been created By the
. n isuIOEurA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
OLD KENTUCKY STYLE
A Large Number killed on Both sides-A
Stock Dealer Killed at q Negro
DanCs-BrinElHg IN Eauaas

stock Dealer Killed at Negro
Dancs-BringIHg In kansas
City Footballs.
CHARLESTON, ". Va, January 2s.-Ehs
vendetta between the AdcCoys, of Pike oOun-
ty, Kentucky, and the Hathelds, Of Logan
county, West Virginia, has grown to such
great proportions that it has been found ne
cessary for tbs officials of Logan county TO
call upon Governor Wilson, of this state, for
aid to suppress the parties engaged in this
local warfare. The trouble originated Just
after the close Of the rebellion and has been
kept mp at intervals ever since. 1t was be-
Iieved at one time that peace had been de-
clsred, but hostilities were renewed month
ago, since which time a number Of persons
Of each party have been killed and
there does not seem to be any pros
pects of peace. In order to protect the
good people Of the county, and TO stop this
feed two messengers reached here to-day
from Logan county to see Governor Wilson
and ask for aid to rspsl the invasion Of the
Kentucky desperadOs5 into that county.
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committee rooms and attempted to assault
her. She made her escape up stairs, scream
ing, and tainted opposite the supreme court
room. The police Vainly searched for the
offender, who IN the confusion had made
his escape.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
A STORM N THE EAST.

Fear Of q MIX Faznins-A Number OF
Casualties.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, January 27-Ihe
mail train from the north on the Connect
cut river road, due at Holyoke at O'Clock
last night became stalled in a cut two miles
north of that city. A gang Of men went TO
work this morning to dig it out. The snow
was blowing ABOUT so thick that nothing
could be seen a few feet distant and the 1:5O
train from Greenfield dashed into the gang
killing three men aud lnJuring another IA
tally. The killed are Martin Griffin a8ne5
kennedy and John Shea, and the injured
man is Michael Conner all of HOlyOke- The
train men say they had not been warned TO
look out for the gang Of men. The whistle
blew and Roadmaster Pritchard ordered his
man 1+F fha track
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

kAaa.s CIrE, No, January 25.-When the
VIE OF \. j. Ellis, Al Ills Harrison street
woke up his morning she found her two
ehll1reni a boy and q girl, dead by her side
The little ollcs we're all III ht at II O'CLOCK
last lighti but had been accidentally smoth-
ola
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 24.-Ths
commerce committee took up the cOnsldera-
ton of a resolution TO investigate the
Reading strike. Mr.. Brumm, of Psunsyl
vania, made q statement IN the interest of
the miners. An animated discussion took
place. The members of the committee hold
[ that any attempt to investigate as proposed
was Unconstitutional and not within the
province of congress, aed If undertaken
would be unprOductIVe Of results. The COM
mittee arose without action. The ball con
ferring civil jurisdiction IN the Indian Ter
rstory on United States courts having Grim
NAL jurisdiction passed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

WAsHN0r0E, D. O. January E5.-Un mo
ion or Mr.. Wise, OF Virginia, a bill was
passed regulating practice IN cases removed
from state to federal courts IL provides that
The plaintiff shall not be required TO give Sc
suFity for costs Of the suit if he be a citizen
Of the state in which the suit was brought.
Mr. Belmont, of New York, from the com
mittee on foreign affairs, reported the joint
resolution accepting the Invitation of the
French republic to take part in the interua-
donal exhibition to be held in Paris in 1889,
and appropriatiug 5000 to enable the
United States to participate
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

NEVADA, No, January 26.-John King,
CHARGED with the murder of his months
old child. King whipped his baby with a
leather strap aud a switch before retiring at
3 o'clock last night. When the parents
avoke this morning the child was dead.
The bed showed marks of violence.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

BELLS, January 28--Bundesrath has o.
dered the expulsion from Germany o. An
archists Ehrenbergs SehOpin5 4gnazs A-e1ls
and HaupE
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
FIFTlETH CONGRESS.
Monday.
TIE EEEEI

WAsHEGros, D. O., January Ex-senator
Frye delivered a speech attacking the presi-
dents message. Senator Plumb, from the
committee on public lands, to day reported
favorably a bill declaring the forfeiture of
all lands, except the right Of way, heretofore
granted on conditions subsequent to aid IN
the construction Of railroad opposite to and
cOtsrminoua with the portion OF any
such railroad not now complstsd
and In use, for the construction
Of which lands have heretofore been granted.
In all cases where persons are in possession
Of any of these lands by agreement entered
into a good faith prior to 1886, they are
given the right TO purchase not more than
80 acres from the United States at the rate
Of $3.50 per acre at any time within two
years from tbs passage Of the act.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

WARRINGTON, D. c., January Ex-senator
Davis, from the committee on pensions, TO-
day reported favorabiy the bill introduced
Ex-senator Henderson (ku0wn as the Grand
Army bill) TO pension eL-sOldisrs and sailors
Who are incapacited for manual labor and
provide pensions for dependent relatives Of
deceased soldiers. The bill has the same
objects IN view that were contemplated by
what was known as the dependent pension
bill vetoed by the president during the last
congress. 1t Is believed however, that the
new bill BY the more explicit manner in
which its purpose Is stated ObTlates the
principal objections raised In the presl-
det's veto. The bill has the unanimous en-
dOrsemsnt Of the pension committee. Sen
ator Butler, IN behalf Of the minority of the
committee. on territories, to-day reported a
substitute for the bill reported by Senator
Plat for the division of Dakota and the ad-
mission of the southern half as q state. The
substitute reported by Senator Butler Is IA
the nature of an enabling act to allow the
neopls of the whole territory to form state
p weir m6EtS
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

CONToCNoE, NE, January 26.-Ihe peo-
Die in this vicinity are just beginning to
move after a three days blockade, the worst
for years. Some people have their doors
and windows completely blocked up by
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WASHINGTON, January 23.-The following
bills were introduced: By Mr.. Peters, of
Kansas-PropOzing a c0uEt tGtional amend
ment prohibiting the repeal OF the gener II
pension laws; also for the erection Of q pub
lie building at Garden City, Kan. By Mr..
Perkins, Of Kansas resolution calling on
the postmaz t1rageneraI for inform alton re-
iatiVe to inferior mail facilities IN the west.
By Mr. Newton, of Louisiana-Renderiug
eligible to the army any person who has
been in the naval, army or civil service of
the confederate states. By Mr.. Docksry, OF
MissOuri-Io apply the surplus money IN
the treasury that may accumulate prior to
June 80, 1880, to the purchase of United
States bonds. The resolution confirming
the title Of Mr.. Carlisle TO his seat has been
adopted-yeas, 164i nays Q.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

WASHINGTON, d. c. January 25.-Ihs
mouse committee On territories to-day con-
menesd the hearing of persons Who are in
tsrestsd IN ths admission of the territory
of Dakota as a state. AR. i. j. johnston Of
Aberdeen, OAK, chairman of this delegation
appointed by a recent convention held at
Aberdeen IN favor of tue admission OF Da-
kotR az a whole, and who was instEuc ed to
visit Washington and present the matter TO
congress, first addressed the committee Mr.
Springer, Of Illinois, presented the memOr-
ial of settlers GA the public land strip pray
ing for the organization OF the territory or
Cimarrsn. Mr.. Bacon, of New York, asked
unanimous consent for the present consider
alton of the resolution reported from the
committee on manufacturer directing that
COMMITTEES to inquire into the nation NAM
Der and extent of the corporations engaged
IN manufacturing or mining or dealing IN
any OF the necessities Of life and known as
i'tTusts" and POOLS" upon the prices of
necessaries. On the motion of Mr.. Randall
several amendments tending to broaden tie
scope of the inquiry we're agreed TO- he
/ resolution with the accompanying preambla
| vas then adopted ana the house adjourned
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03

FIDELITY in trines is the ladder
Thsch leads to greatness
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
AN Eastern BLIZZARD.
The Storm RACES with Great Severity and
Unabated Vigor-Trains Delayed on
Nearly All the TsOads-snOW
Ten ETaat Fneam-

Nearly All the ROads-snOW
Ten Feet Deep.
OswEao, n. Y, January 28.-The storm
ragged worse than ever last night, Deep
cuts on the railroads that had Just been
cleared of snow, were once more filled up.
The thermometer was ten degrees below
zero, and the wind blew sixty miles an
hour. All trains on the Rome, Water
town & Ogdensburg road have
been once more abandoned. The Della
ware, Lackawanna & Western road is also
badly blocked, and trains that are run ar5
making very poor time. A passenger train
due last night from the west spent the night
about thirty miles west of here. The block
ade is the worst IN years, and every effort
possible is made to raise it, but with little
effect. as high winds I'LL the cuts as soon as
cleared.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-02-03
Thursday.

WASHINGTON, DC, January 26.-Mr. Cock
rel, from the committee on military affairs
reported a bill to authorize the Chicago, Kan
Eas & Western railway company to build Its
road across the Fl. Hays military reservation,
On motion of Mr.. Quay the senate tool
from the calendar and passed a ball lncreas-
ing the pension for deafness TO $40 q month
from $13. and allowing prOpOrtOnate rating
f0r partial DEAFNESS. ne stated that the en-
lire increased expense to the treasury undel
he bill would not exceed $4,000 a year
Mrs John A. Logan was granted
pension of 5000 year
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- 800 IL - -.


ALBANY, n. Y, January 27.-The morning
finds the storm cleared away and the sky as
blue as on a summer day. The thernOne-
ter Is about zero and strong wind makes
the cold intense. The railroads are IN even
a worse condition than they were yesterday.
No trains whatever are being moved on the
Delaware q Hudson railroad. The tracks
west of here are all blOckaded and the trails
from New York and Boston are moved with
the greatest difficulty. No freight trains are
being run in any direction. A magnihcenu
sun dog was visible here this morning.
MILK FAMINE THREATENED.
NEW YORK, January IA milk famine is
threatened. Mix trains over many roads
are buried in snow drifts with their con
tents OF the cars frozen solid. Sixty cars
loaded with milk are showed in near Mid
dIetOwn. Milk trains over the Pennsylvania
railroad are the only ones IN to-day.
TEE STORM IN ALARTLAND.
FHEDEmCK, ND, January 27.-The snow
which fell On Wednesday night has so dritted
that the railroads of this city are badly OBJ
structed. On the Frederick branch of the
Pennsylvania road the snow IN the cuts Is
six to eight feet deep.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-08
proe,edInr. an ,,.IIouse.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1T WIS ordered
thnt when the House adjourned today II BE-
10 meet on Monday next.
Mr.. Crisp, from the Committee on Flee.
tons, submitted tho report Of tho South
Carolina contested election case Of Smalls
against Elliott, and Il WIS placed upon the
calendar II finds ia q Or Of the conicsicc,
Elliott.
The Minority resolution, presented by
Mr.. Rowcll. Of Illinois, and also placed
upon the calendar, provides Tor the scat.
ing II Smalls.
The House then went into Committee oi
the whole mir. McMillin In the chair on
the private calendar, the pending business
being the Srnaio hill 10 incorporate the
Nicaragua Canal Comia y.
Pending vote on number Of amend.
menls, the Committee rose aud the House
took recess, the evening session to be-
for the consideration Of pfiyaIv pc nsion
bills.
At tho evening session the House passed
thifly.liyc pension bills, aud adjourned
till Monday.