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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21
THE ORGANIZATION SAID TO BE SPREADING
TO ALL PARTS OF TWO Northwest
ERN COUNTIES.

Agra, KAN, Dec. 15.-James Nc
Donald, the man who was so unmer-
cifully beaten by the mob calling
themselves the kansas Division Of
White Caps" died early this morning.
His body was badly lacerated and he
suffered terribly, so badly in fact that
Opiates We're given him and he died
while under their effect
A farming living here stated that
he saw the White Caps pass his house
on two different nights. On the sec
ond night he was very near them
without being seen and their caps
bore numbers. They appeared to be
under the command Of a bugler, who
would blow the bugle for different
commands. He followed them until
they halted, when they seemed to hold
a council. The chief, instead of call
ing by name, would address than as
No. Il, " -, " ''3," ETC. Enough was
overheard to convince him they were
organizing Phillips and Smith cOun-
ties, instituting a division in each
township, with the principal head
quarters at Phillipsburg. Nos. s, II
and IS were appointed to go to some
place that night. This farmer APP
pears to know too much about the
council, and it is believed he is close
Iy connected with them.
On the following morning a tenant
on Joseph AIillgrOve's place found a
notice pinned on his door reading
thus:
Frank Sage:
Your thievin' is troublesome; quit
it. We have you on the list. If you
don't quit We'll cOwhide you. Let
this warnin' be sufficient. We're or
ganized to clean this country out of
Objectionable characters. Don't try
to bluff us, but mind We mean bust
ness. WHITE Gaps.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

1t seems that we made an error
last week IN stating that the defcien-
cy in the treasury of Phillips county
was probably caused by the treasur-
er's son. Since then we learn that a
number Of prominent citizens of Phil
Lpsburg are willing to give testimony
that will wholly exonerate the young
man. We gladly make the correction
for the benefit Of him who we unin-
tentIOnally injured and the reading
public Osborne Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

Notice is hereby given that the
Council of Phillipsburg VIII receive
sealed BIDS for building q calaboOse
until Z o'clock p, M, Jan "a, 1889.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the Office of the city clerk. The
Council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. By order Of the
Council j. S. BARNES,
City Clerk
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

--R. D. Smith, of Prairieview, is
delivering 900 bushels of corn, to A.
j. Bowman, Of this place. 1t was
contracted some time ago and r. ID.
is getting nearly 80 cents a bushel for
it. Mr.. Smith will have about 1000
bushels of corn. He is assisted by
Mr.. NOlen L. Smith, his son, who is
also teacher at Prairieview, but does
not stop to rest during vacation, but
takes hold of the farm Logan
Ereem0ll.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21
Stockholders, NTeetfng.

Notice is hereby given that there
viii be a meeting Of the stock holders
of the State Bank of PhiIlipsburg,
at the banking house of said corpor-
alton in the city Of Philipsburg on
Wednesday January 9Th, 1889, at 2
o'clock p. m, for the purpose of elect
ing five directors for the ensuing year
Also for any other business that may
come before said meeting.
J. W Lowe Secretary.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

The program at the Methodist
church Christmas eve viii consist Of
a Christmas cantata after which Will
be presented a cottage filed with
presents This is something new and
worth seeing. All presents will be
left at Nipps' or Bro. HALLS well
marked and they viii be carefully
cared for and presented. P
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

same old Mat by getting lost aud
wandering around until 3 o'clock in
the morning.
The new bridge east Of STUTTGART
IS being put In under the direction OF
the township board, E. Y. Maier.
foreman. MIR. Maier having charge
OF the carpenter work assures a good
bridge
There viii be a christmas tree at
Bethel church christmas eve. No
pains will be spared to give all the
little fellows a good time. A short
program has been prepared and an
enjoyable time is expected. PED.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

w. H Mcbride returned from a
trip to the eastern part of the state
tins morning. His chances are IN
derstOod to be excellent for the an
POintment to the Office OF warden of
the state penitentiary. We believe
he would acceptably FIJI the place
Osborn journal,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21
Annual Meeting - First National
Bank. PhiIIipsburg.

DcI--a-l 2 -L-LI % ol-- .
Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting Of the shareholders of
the First National Bank, Of Phillips
burg. Kan, for the election of direc-
tors and for the transaction Of such
other business as may come before the
meeting, will be held in the banking
rooms on Tuesday the eighth day Of
January, 1889, at 2 o'clock, p. m.
FRANK STRAIN, Cashier.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

The parties employed to investigate Treas
urer Nipps' books not being ready to make
report, on motion board adjourned.
State of Kansas. Phillips County.
1, S. j. Hartman, clerk in and for the cOuu-
ty aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true and correct report of
the proceedings had by the county COmmIs-
siOners in special session held on the 18th day
Of December, 1888. S. j. HARTMAN,
County Clerk.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

The citizens of Agra and vicinity
ought to hunt up the fellow who IS
writing the Kansas City Times and
causing it to publish such abIe-bOdied
falsehOOds about the White Cans.
such reports will greatly injure a 10
callty. No body would want to make
a home where such lawIessness exists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

During holidays the Missouri Pa
citc will sell tickets within distance
Of two hundred miles from selling
point at one and one third fare for
round trip tickets, good gong Dec
23d, 9th, 25th and 3lst 1858 and
January LIST 1889, tickets good for re
turn passage to include January Sd.
1889. Yours Respectfully,
j. w ChaIfant. Agent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

For the benefit of eastern read
ers we viii remark that our weather
so far has been superb In northwest
eEn Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

Outrageous FalsehOods About
Phillips County Published In the
Kansas City Times-No White
Caps Here-A Colossal Liar at
Agra.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

Following is a list OF letters remaining Hu-
claimed In the post office az PhiuiDsbura. kan
sas. December %. IS.
A l. Mclvauey ID b Dinwfddfe
Cnas benson Henry Fisher
NJ benjamin q Fry
Bernune * CraueV Bros ID ID shaw
4 HFaGy i GARRISON
O.. O. CLARE P VI
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

COPY OF THE NOTICE SERVED on THE
TENANT OF A FARM.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

THE VICTIM OF THE OUTLAWS sUCcUAIBs
TO HIS WOUNDS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

The Kansas City Times Of a recent
date published a communication from
Agra to the effect. that the ''White
Caps" had beaten and abused a man
named Mcdonald near Agra. There
was not a word of truth in the, whole
report Not content with the first
falsehood. the correspondent publish
ed the following in the Times of the
10Th, which we copy in full below,
head lines and all:
BEATEN TO DEATH
The Kansas WHITE Gaps MURDERERs.
FATAL TERMINATION OF THE AGRA WHIP
PING OUTRAGE.
THE VICTIM OF THE OUTLAWS sUCCU1Bs
TO HIS WOUNDS.
COPY OF THE NOTICE SERVED on THE
TENANT OF A FARM
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

FATAL TERMINATION OF THE AGRA WHIP
PING OUTRAGE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

The Kansas WHITE CAPS AIURDERERs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21

Ih1111P5 RCrg,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-12-21
10 J. II. Ham and NJ. Fisher, members of the
77 7oaEa OF County Commissioners OF Philips

- - - LI-H-9lEN "a request signed by two
eLlloeIS OF the Board of Commissioners. ask
lLlg mat ctilI special meeting for the pur-
pose OF taxing further action in the matter of
me seIt1eInenU with Treasurer Nipps and for
ne lIensttcJlOn OF any other business that
10y --s-1-lIy come before the board, has been
you. are hereby notified to meet in special
session at the County Clerks Office on Mon
utty' Dec 'In' Iooo at TO a. IN. for the purpose
as set forth above II MCDOwFTTF
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

BUILDING PERMITS were issued at Kansas
City last month to the aggregate amount
of 81 ,G56, ,I35. OF the GIL permits, 81 were
for brick buildings, to cost 81 JAG, 100.
STEAMER LAKE will leave her wharf on
Saturday at o'clock p. M, and the pro-
prietors will be glad.to see their friends to
the opening of Piney Point Hotel. Wash.
b. Williams ~ Sons, proprietors.
THE SHIP PALGRAvE, the largest wooden
sailing vessel afloat, which recently ar
rived in New York from the East Indies,
is Differed by one captain, six mates, two
stewards, six apprentices and twenty-five
able seamen.
THE NEW Nova ScoTIAN raft is to be in
the shape of a ship, about 700 feet long,
60 feet broad and 30 feet in depth, all
constructed Of logs, and rigged with six
masts. 1t will be navlgated 10 New York
by crew of fifteen sailors.
THE MARYLAND Society of California
Pioneers held its first annual reunion
yesterday at Rockaway Beach, Anne
Arundel County. There are 40 members.
but only 10 were present, accompanied
by about 30 invited guests.
A DAUGHTER of the late Nathaniel p.
Willis (the widow of Dr. Eddy lives in q
picturesque cottage at Cambridge, Mass,
and occupies position in Harvard Col
lege. Mrs. Eddy has a daughter who
possesses penchant for the stage, but
this is not encouraged by the mother.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07
Newsnaper Consolidation.

Yesterday Mr.. William Henry Smith of
the Associated Press, on behalf of him
self and wealthy syndicate, concluded
negotiations for the consolidation of the
Washington Post, the National Republican
and THE WASHINGTON CRITIC. The ar
rangement will go into effect during the
present month. Under the consolidation
the Republican will be merged into the
Post, winch will be issued as an inde-
pendent morning paper, with vastly im-
proved news facilities.
The Critic will be issued as the even
ing edition of the PosT-CRTIo. By the
consolidation THE CRITIC reduces its ex-
penses largely and acquires additional
and important news ana business facili-
ties. In short time new presses will be
added, new and attractive features in
troduced and the PosT-CBITIC be issued
in style equal to the demands of the
many thousand readers of our magnifi-
cent Capital City.
Mr.. Stilson Hutchins and Mr.. Walter
Stilson Hutehlns retire from the Post,
Mr.. Hallet Kilbourn remaining as mana
ger of The CRITIC edition. The editorial
homogeneous will be announced hereai-
ter. Mr.. Fox IL is understood, will continue
the publication Of the Weekly Republican
as Republican newspaper.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07
WASHINGTON, JUNE 4 1858.
rmrRMNN NNn CrnyrLANn.

~ II bcing foregone conclusion that
Mr.. Cleveland was TO be renominatcd
at st. Louis for second term, the ex-
pediency of selecting the strongest
available Democrat as his running
mate became ut once apparent and
The chief duty of the St. Louis Con-
vention.
Notwithstanding the evident popu-
lariiy Of Mr.. Cleveland and the gen
eral acceptability Of his administra-
ton, all Democrats admit, as Chair
man Collins said in his speech before
the convention yesterday, that in the
coming contest there is to be clash
ing Of nearly even forces,' and it
would have been exceedingly bad
politics to have placed upon the ticket
for second place any man against
whom strong factional hostilities exist
ed in his own State or elsewhere, and
whose candidacy were likely to prove
in any respect an element of weak
ness.
In this emergency the attention of
the party, as though by intuition, was
concentrated upon Allen c. Thurman
as the man of all others to enlist the
individual support and arouse the en-
thusiasm of the National Democracy
"a man of irreproachable record, of
distinguished public services, and
held in universal honor.
Many of the closest friends of
Judge Thurman were averse to his
accepting the Vice-P Presidential nomi-
nation because of his age, his partial
intirmity of health, and the feeling
that as no other man in the country
was better entitled than he to the
highest place in the gift of his fellow
citizens, there was certain degree of
inappropriatenes in his taking a sub
ordinate position.
The fate of Mr. Hendricks also as
sociated itself more or less with this
sontimeBv Of regret and created a
n1ss8ncholy suggestion as to future
possibilities.
But all these considerations are
swept away by the swelling tide Of
unanimity with which the presenta-
ton of Mr.. Thurman's name has been
greeted; and Democrat is not to be
found to-day who does not realize that
this noble statesman carries with him
elements Of strength which no other
member of the party possesses, and
which even aunited Republican party
win find it difficult, if not impossible,
TO overcome.
All things considered, it is probably
the best nomination that could be
made. II brings the ticket near to
the popular heart and bespeaks a
patriotic spirit Of self-sacrihce on the
part of Mr.. Thurman that is unex-
ampled in our political history.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07
TnE HONE OF CONTENrIoN.

Both the great parties OF the coun
try are given to more or less ''strad-
ding" on the tariff question. That
is they both agree, and must agree,
that any revision Of the tariff that is
found necessary shall be made with
due regard to the great industrial and
labor interests. There is nothing in
the platform of either party indica-
tive of even so much as a leaning
toward free trade.
The tariff planks in the Demo-
cratic National Platform of 1884 read
ms follows, with few immaterial
omissions
In making reductions in taxes II is not pro-
posed 10 iniure any domestic Industries, but
ratherto promote their healthy growth. From
the foundation of this government taxes col
Iected at the custom house have been the
chief source Of Federal revenue. Such they
must continue TO be. Moreover, many indus
tries Nave come TO rely on legislation for sue
cessful continuance, so that any change of
law must be made at every step regardful Of
The labor and capital thus involved The
process of reform must be subject in its exc
cution to this plain dictate Of justice.
The necessary reduction in taxation can
and must be effected without depriying
American labor Of the ability to compete sue
eessfnlly with foreign labor, and without i'm
posing lower rates OF duty than will be ample
to cover any increased cost of production
which may exist In consequence Of the higher
Yate Of wages prevailing ip this country.
Sufficient revenue TO pay all the expenses of
tie Federal Government economically adj
Innistered, including pensions, interest and
principal Of the public debt, can be got, under
our present system Of taxation, from custom
house taxes on fewer imported articles, bear
lug heaviest on articles Of luxury, and bearing
hghtest on articles OF necessity.
We therefore denounce the existing tariff,
and, subject 10 the preceding limitations we
demand that Federal taxation shall be eXclu-
sively for public purposes, and shall not eX'
ceed the needs Of the Government economi
cally administered
The declarations Of the platform as
TO internal revenue taxes were not
direct or explicit, as they should have
been in Difference to the demands Of
the South for the gradual adjustment
'of that system of taxation,
The Republican platform Of 1884,
though more brief, covers substan-
italy the same general ground. The
tariff plank was this'
The Republican party pledges Itself to cor
rect the inequalities OF the tariff and TO re-
dHce theFurplus, not by the vicious and in
discriminate process of horizontal reduction
treferring 20 the Morrison bilN, but by such
methods as will relieve the taxpayer without
injuring tie laborer or the great productive
iaterests Of the country.
Then follows paragraph demand
ingfull and adequate protection for
the sheep-groWers.
II win be seen that both platforms
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07
a ROSEBUD IMMORTAL.

We stood IN a gdruen at morning,
A garden al golden and green,
The leaves In the wind sang together,
Her laughter made mus ic between.
She was rObed In the white of the lilies,
Her eyes, Ike the heavens, We're blue,
Aud around h0f In sweetness unfolded
The roses, a-glitter with dew.
prayed for q bud and she gave 10
With SMILE, and a blush, and a Sigh.
] caught and kissed her white fingers,
There treinbied tear IN her eye
Then the gardener, ancient aud wrlnkled,
Came clipping the lockwood and yew
And she went, and cloud drifted over,
And the sparkle died out OF the dew.
My locks are glimmer with silver,
My life Is mbrightened by love,
For, still In the robes Of the lilies,
She sings with the angels above.
In book In my bare little attic,
Laid IN with leahet Of rue.
Is rosebud that never unfOlded
For lack Of the sunlight and dew
That Is all; she is dead like the rosebud,
And my love for her never was told,
But my dream OF the glory Of heaven
lg OF her az the gateway OF gold
She stands with her feet In the blossoms,
And WRiteth 70 welcome me through,
And give me rosebud immortal,
starred over with diamonds Of dew.
-rlSnnnyslde Press.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07
cR1r1crLAR.

The country AZ large is just tumblingto
The fact that Mr.. Blaincs last letter was
written To read.
ltmipht reduce funeral expenses if the
toll of the bells could be collected.
I'M Court:
Judge TO prosecuting witness; Have
you any real cause OF complaint against
your husbands
wife. Yes, sir. He refuses TO buy me a
new bonnet, and ] haven't had silk
dress for two years.
judge But ! thought he came home
drunk and beat you over the head with
char.
Wile Well he did; but ! wouldn't
count that if ! could get the dress and the
bonnet.
An electric light WIRE is heavier than
either telegraph or telephone wire.
AT Niagara;
Wife, How great, how Overwhelming,
how beyond all compare, how exceeding
all the widest fancy paints, the most ex.
travagant Imagination conceives.
Husband: What, my dcar The falls or
the hotel bill2
Alta Country Hotel;
Guest ] want q room.
Clerk: You can't get one, sir. All full.
Guest Can get a bed, them
Clerk. Haven't got one in the house,
sir.
Guest Got one out of the house?
Clerk; Oh, yes.
Guest; Well I'll take that Where IS it {?
Clerk; out in the back yard sir It's
thestrawberry bed, Don't roll over on
the berries. Goodnight sir
IT is not indignation we are boiling
with these days.
We quote from the Tombstone Warbler
the following double-leaded editorial: "lf
Nola Twigg, the servant girl in Portland,
Oregon, who recently fell heir to S2O0,OOJ,
will call at this Office, she will hear
of something greatly TO her advantage.
We are bachelor
Miss Amelie Rives will confer favor
upon an agitated and anxious commu-
| nifty If she will get married.
\ summer ration -perspiration.
a beverage for summer weather -
II. o. Tea.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

vAs-,.IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
Bhtssa DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Holding Special Term for orphans Court
Business, JUNE 8, 1883.
In the matter of the estate of RopBRT E.
MooRE, late of the District Of Columbia, de-
ceased
Application for the Probate of the last Will
and Testament and for Letters of Administra-
tion c. {. o, on the estate of the said deceased
bas this day been made by Carlotta NJ.
Moore,
All persons interested are hereby notified
to appear In this court on Friday, the 18th
day of June next, at IL o'clock a. M, to show
cause why the said WIN should not be proved
and admitted TO Probate and Letters Of Ad.
ministration C. Z. n. on the estate of the said
deceased should not Issue as prayed.
Provided a copy Of this order be published
once in the Washington Law Reporter and
three times in the Washington Critic pre-
vious TO the said day.
by the Court. W. s. cox, Justice.
Test; DORSEY CLAGETT,
Register of Wills.
23 No 3073. Ad. d. II
VIM f. MATTINGLY, Proctor.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07

are more or less i'm the nature of gem
eralities, a- tariff platforms almost in-
yariably are and will continue to BE
10y reason of the great number of con
nictng interests TO be suhscrvcd and
sectional or local prciudices to be rec
onciled.
So far as the record of legislation
goes, the Democrats would seem to
have the advantage in at least at
tempting to carry ont their pledges,
while SO far as We can see the prom
iscs made by the last Republican CON
vcntion have not been kept at all nor
is any effort being made to fulfill
them.
Hence the wisdom and justice Of
accompanying the reteration of the
platform of 1854 and an Endorsement
Of the Presidents Message with out
spoken commendation of the endeay-
ors that are being made by the Demo
cratic Members Of the House to pass
a revenue reform bill.
THE GuDGEoNs of the Democratic
National campaign will, more than
likely, not be creased with Standard
Oh. ,---..-
THE rNRirp rFfRADDLERs mounted
the St, Louis Convention.
TwELvE THOUSAND crates of the
choicest Southern fruits were dumped
into the Atlantic outside of Sandy
Hook last week TO prevent breaking
down prices in The NcwYork markets.
With as many people going hungry as
there are i'm New York, this sort Of
thing should he permitted to occur
only once.
Mr.. CLEvELAND's letter Of accept
ance will probably have no reference
to third term.
WE REruBusu from the New York
HorUm Of to-day rcfutation of the
rumors regarding the domestic infeli-
cities of Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland, not
so much that there is need of refuta-
ton, but merely to show that public
sentiment condemns the propagation
and dissemination of such reports,
and that the best men and women of
the country, those to whom home and
home life are sacred, utterly disbe-
lieve these stories and have a right
eous contempt for the gossips who
retail them, and whose own skirts
| bpiug ilnplnon would wish IN daflp thp
apparel of others.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07

WHAT Is CONGRESS going to do about
that fifty per cent ad valorem duty
on silk bandana handkerchiefs
From present appearances the in
dustry will be able to run itself this
summer without any protection,
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07

GENERAL BLACK would have made
a good candidate for Nice-President;
so would General Stevenson; so would
General Rosecrans; so would Post
master-General Dickinson. But it
was not SO ord aimed.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07

If THERE WERE DOUBTS in anybody $
mind that Mr.. Cleveland were greater
than his party the results of the st.
Louis Convention have settled them
forever.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07

lT ISN'T so MUCH man TO fill an
Office that is wanted as it is one whose
candidational powers are frst-class.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07
EDUCATIONAL.

SPLNCEBIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
- 9TH and q sts N. W., the first floor over
the Bank of the Republic, recently
secured for add additional college hall and
occupied by this Institution. New classes for
spring session in six departments: Practical
Business Course; Stenography and rypewrlt-
Benn Pitman Photography; Rapid Business
Writing. Day and Evening Sessions for Cen
tlemen and Ladies'. Tuition by the year,
free. II. c. SPENCER, Principal; SARA A..
SPENCER, Vice Principal.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-07

THERE is A BIG BOOM in the bandana
handkerchief trade.