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

WnLFIELD, KAN, February 24.-The sew
enth annual encdmpment of the department
of Kansas, G.. A. B., has closed. The last
session was very interesting. The closing
address of the retiring department com
mander, Z. n. Seward being most impress
sive. Camp fires were held IN several Of
ths halls and churches, where short speeches,
songs and stories kept the old boys in high
spirits Some Of the visitors left on
the late trains last night, and large
number followed to-day. The sncampment
adopted a resolution heartily favOriug the
best and most practised measures for the re-
lief of invalid comrades, and the Kansas
delegation IN congress was asked % work
for and secure the passage OF TIE mosi prac-
teal pension law which can be secured.
A meeting was held this morning and an
rangements made to remove the department.
headquarters to Emporia.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
anTndiana Tornadn.

EVANSVILLE, IND, February 25.-The tor
nado which passed over Vanderburg and
adjoining countries late yesterday after
noon did great damage in the country. Ad-
vices received from townships In this, Van
dsrburgh and Gibson Counties are to the
effect that dwellings, barns stables fences
and Orchards have greatly suffered. Farm
inc improvements have been destroyed and
there has been much loss Of life TO live
stocIz. one church In Armstrong township,
Vanderburgh county, was almost destroyed.
Trees were uprOOted and general destruc-
ton prevailed. No particular damage was
done in any of the neighborlng towns.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
Favnrits Fallen

ArCHIsoE, KAN, February GA young
man named NJ. 4. Miller came to AtchisOn
from Pennsylvania last fail and secured
became acquainted and was a great favOrite
in society circles. He presented a check at
one of the banks on the 18th Of February.
claiming that it was signed by his father.
The check was drawn on bank at DOyles-
town, Pa, Miller's old home. 1t was en-
dorsed by a prominent citizen of Atchison
and was promptly cashed. Miller immedi-
ately left the city and yesterday the check
was returned to the AtchisOn bank, payment
having been refused at1hs DOylestOWn bank
the latter claiming ii Is forgery An effOH
is being made to apprehend Miller.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

SEDA11A, Mo-, February 24.-The initia-
tory steps were taken to-day to have ths
marriage of Grant ThOmss and Daisy M a.
guire, which was sClemniZed in this city
Monday, annuIled by the court. The mar
rage was q forced one so far as the groom
is concerned. When he was arrested Mon
day on the charge of seduction he claims
that her relatives buildoZed him
into marrying her. lDmedlal ely
after the ceremony Thomas disappeared,
and since then has not seen his wife, nor
does he care to. A brother of the dis, c.
ISOLATE COON visited the city to-day and en-
pl0yed counsel, with a view OF having the
marriage annuiled. To make the matter
Worgs, Thomas was engaged to another
young lady, and the ceremony was to have
been performed at an early day. All the
parties reside in the country, but are well
connected, and the developments of the
week have produced a decided sensation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
90 HIs 90 Il shoot.

MARSHALL, No, February 23.-W. B. Sam
pie and Marshall K. MUClain and his father
lived on adjoining farms, on Fish creek,
four miles south of Gillian, in this county,
and between the two was fence and a shed
which could be used from both sides. Old
man McClain's hogs were, by agreement,
allowed the use of the shed. Wednesday
night as Sample was milking NcCisin and
his son Marshall rode up, and the two
claimed that Sample had fastened their hogs
out of the shed. High words followed,
when young McClain drew a revolver and
shot Sample in tho left breast, killing him,
and was about to fire again, but was pre-
vented by Samples wife. 1t is said old man
McClain told his son to do the shooting.
The officers have arrested MCJlaiues and bus
trial takes place at Gillian to-day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

JUNCTION CITY, KAN, February 2A-The
body of an unknown man was found In the
Smoky Hill river at 3 P. III. to-day. His
throat had been cut from ear to ear, and
there were several scalp wounds. There
was nothing on his person by which ne could
be identified. He had probably been
in the water for three weeks. His
clothing consisted Of a leather coat with red
lining, a striped cotton Overshirt and a red
cotton undershirt and gray jeans pants.
He had a light sandy mustache, would weigh
about $50 pounds, about 30 years old, five
feet, eight inches high, large silver ring on
the left little finger. He was a SWeds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

DEs MonJEs, Iowa, February 23-On ac-
count of the strike of the ministerial asso-
citation, none of the representatives of that
body we're present this afternoon, and the
house was opened without prayer. There ap-
peared instead a series Of resolutions stating
that the resolution adopted by the house on
Friday, making inquiries as to the reason
way the Catholic clergy were Disseminated
against In the assignment Of ministers az
chaplainE, did not suit them. and they there
fore washed their hands Of the entire matter
as an association, and that its members
would only appear and pray upon invitation.
The house took no action and preceded to
business without the div ne sUpplicatiOn.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

LAWRENCE, Kan, February 24.-The case
or Mrs. James Segert vs.. tine Lawrence
Transportation company was finished In the
district court yesterday. The suit was
brought to recover damages for injuries
sustained by plaintiff while riding In a
wagon with her husband last April, across
the street car track owned by the above
named company. Segert and wife both
brought suit, she for So, 900 and he for SIO,-
900. He was awarded $500 at the last term
Of court, and she was to-day awarded 500
by the Jury.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

ST. LOUIS, February A.-About three
miles from Springfield, No, the Bald Knob
bers resumed their brutal practice of whip
ping offending neighbors. The victims of
the assault we're Albert Adams, and his
brother-in-laW, L. j. KenWOrthy, who were
called out of their home about O'Clock this
morning and were bounced upon by five
neighbors, whom they recognized, and car
ried 70 a tree near the house, where they
were whipped with hickory switches. To-
day the i've assailants were arrested.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02


WAsHINGToS, D. c., February 24.-The
Nicaragua canal bill was discussed for an
hour, after which the dependent pension bill
came up, and Mr.. Henderson addressed the
senate IN its advocacy.
Mr.. Iurpi5 made an eloquent appeal In
favor of the bill as measure calculated to
put the INDECENT eL-soldiers in position to
enjoy the calm which had followed the
storm and the peace which had succeeded
the war.
Without coming to a vote on the bill, the
senate proceeded to executive business and
soon adjourned till Monday
THE HOUSE
WASHINGTON ID. c., February 24-Mr.
Lynch, Of Pennsylvania from the commit
tee on invalid pensions reported favOrabIy
the senate bill to increase pensions for deaf
ness.
A number Of reports on private bills were
presented.
AIR. Marsh, of Pennsylvania, from the
/ committees on elestOn, presented the report
l of that committee in the contested election
/ case Of McDuthe VS. Davidson, Of Alabama.
favorably TO the claims Of Davidson, the sit
/ ting member.
Mr.. Lodge, of Massachusetts,, presented g
minority report in favor Of setting Nc
Duftie.
Mr.. Springer reported adversely from the
| committee on territories the bills for the
/ admission of North and South Dakota as
| separate states, and Mr.. Baker, OF New York
l presented minority reports on the same
L measure
Adjourned
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

WICHITA, KAN, February PA dappeI
young dancing master, who gave his name
as Professor Beers" arrived IN the city
about three months ago, and with more or
less success borrowed money from the
friends he made, and conducted dancing
school. Wednesday night he disappeared,
leaving all his creditors and large number
OF pupils who had paid in advance in the
lurch. He was last seen going through Ar
kansas City Thursday morning.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

ST. LOUIS, February PA dispatch from
Fort Smith, Ark, says Bear GIannet,
cherokee Indian living on the SalisaW river,
IN the Eighteenth district, Cherokee nation,
was shot and killed by Ned Cheysties, the
leader of a gang Of desperadOes, on Tuesday
last. Bear was in possession of information
which would eliminate the gang, and they
went cunning for him with ths~aboEB resuis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

WICHITA, KAN, February pa special tc
the Eagle from Cold Water states that at
O'Clock this morning FIRE was discovered IN
g restaurant located in the finest block In
the town. The flames rapidly spread, as the
result of d msderats gale, and an inefficient
IRE department, destroying one block and
damaging other buildings. Loss placed n
81, 350s insured for SIS.T5O
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
me shooting Tournament.

WICHITA, KAN, February 24.-The first
state shooting tournament closed yesterday
after a three Gays session. Over g, 900 was
distributed in prizes. There was quite a
good attendance Of crack shots, not only
FROM this state, but from Nebraska, Mis-
souri,, Iowa and Illinois. The state cham
pionship was won by Z. T. Brown, of this
city. He was, however, but one shot ahead
of Young and Hutchinson and but slightly
in advance OF other shots.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
rIust 80 Immediate Ag.tstsnee.

CHICAGO, February 24.-MayOr Roche re-
ceived a telegram to-day from a member of
the Mount Vernon relief committee who has
Just returned. He says the suffering is in
describabIe. 4 severe rain storm Is raging
and the people are huddled together in barns
and must have immediate assistance. The
mayor received additional subscriptions
amounting to about 800 to-day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

The pastor, as soon as he recovered nom the
shock Of contact with their granite cheek,
reported the mission Of the two strangers to
his parlshlOners. A delegation of the latter
immediately waited upon the elders and or
dersd them to leave on pain Of being tarred
and feathered. They left. A number OF
converts are reported to have been made by
them among the ignorant class of white
people in West Tennessee.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
Kansas city Live Stock Market.

The Lice stock Indicator reporuss
CATTLE-Recelptss no Lead5 shipments, ----
bssd D fsrinzs light and market strong for ali
classes Good TO choice corn-tedl g S02+ ~;
common to medium, $ Z59A zli 5r1cEer5, s. W
a. rs: feeders. 50 60G3 sos COWS. 81 lt93 20.
HOGS-Ess eipts, $500 he .ds shipments, ..--
ESD The market was strong, active and Sc
HIGHER. Good TO choice g z5G5 s.; common
o medium, s. I085 10; slips and pigs, s. cog
SHEEP-R Receipts, zoo haads shipments, ....
hssd Market strong for good fat mnt1ons at
q 5055 O9i common TO medium 8 5994 90.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

WASHINGTON, D. O., February 2I.-m
the morning hour the house resumed the
consideration of the bill for the sale of the
Black Bob Indian reservation IN Kansas
The bill was amended so as to provide that
the land shall be sold for Sc an acre, and as
amended it was passed.
Mr.. Il. B. Taylor, OF Ohio, from the com
mittee on the judiciary, reported back the
senate bill to credit and pay to the several
states and territories and the District Of
Columbia all moneys collected under direct
tax. Committee of the whole.
Mr.. Culbertson, of Texas, reported Joint
resolution proposing the following amend
ments to the constitution; First, pOlygamy
shall not exist or be allowed In the
United States, or in any place
subject to their jurisdiction; second,
pOlygamy shall consist in the marriage re-
lation by contract in fact existing at the
same time between one person Of either sex
ana more than one person of the other sex.
Third, Congress shall have the power, con-
current with the several states to enforce
this act. House calendar.
Bills were reported and placed upon the
calendar for the erection OF public buildings
at the following places: Hastings, Neb.i
Few Orleans, La Statesville, n. c.; Wilkes
barre, Pa; Helena, Ark Portland, Ore,
and Sedalia. Mo.
Adjourned until Thursday
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

KLEsAs CITY, No, February 22.-About
fifty delegates, representing various Grand
Army posts IN Missouri, Kansas and illinois.
met here to-day for the purpose Of forming
the Western Encampment association. The
object of this association is to purchase
grounds suitable for reunions and TO have
perpetual camping grounds, thus doing
away with the rivalry among different cities
and towns, as is now the case.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
The GraDt Monument Fnn5 r

NEW YORK, February 23.-The annual
meeting Of the trustees Of the Grant monu-
ment committee met to-day and elected the
following officers: William R. Grace, presi-
denI5 Hamilton Fish and S. i. NJ. Fariow,
vice presidents; Richard T.. Greener, sscre-
tary, and j. Pierpont Morgan, treasurer.
The committee has now on deposit $I36, 1852
last year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

WICHITA, KAN, February PA disas-
trous fire occurred in COldWater, COmanche
county, yesterday morning. 1t is supposed
to have started from a stove in FindIey's
dining rooms, where oysters were served for
attendants at a masquerade ball, given at
RIch's opera house. Loss, about $4,000
insurance. 50. OOO
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

Amount apportioaed. ............ sz7s,6g5 70
School population --- o. ..-s.---.--..-- a-oaS5
appointment per capita .........- 50 cents.
As seen from the fore going the appOr
tionment is at the rate of % cents per capita
fer the first half year, or S1.O4 for the year.
This is less by 6 cents per capita than the
the last years apportionment, but during
that time the school population was in
creased over o. COO
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
WILL LEAVE THEIR POSTS.

The Engineers and Firemen OF the Chicago
Burlington & Quincy Liable to Strike.
CHICAGO, February 25.-On the Burlington
road this morning everything Is running as
usual and it is now stated that the threat
ened strike of the engineers and hremen, If
It occurs at all, will not take place for sew
eral days yet. The delegates who have been
here presenting the mems demands to the
officers of the road, left for their homes yeb-
terday without having accomplished their
mission. The officers reply to the men
To properly conduct its business the COM
pany must be the judge Of what are the
most economical runs for its engines and
any claim by its employees to be decided
where division terminals shall be made can
not be allowed. The company must reserve
absolutely the rlgnU 70 ascertain by Wla'
examinations it may think advisable
whether its employees of all classes are capa-
| bic of fulfilling the duties they undertake.
| In conclusion we would say, that while We
| cannot see our way to accepting your com
mlttee's proposals, we expect to pay as mucf
! as our ueighbOrs for similar services, RnC
/ We are ready at any time to take up the
| question of wages, and adjust any lnequalI
/ ties IN our schedule that may be shown K
/ exist. We cannot, however, attempt Il
/ adopt basis which says that one one hun
| dred mile ran sha / be paid the same as an
! other one hundred mile run. regardless o.
| the effort and ability required, and the diff
/ culdes to be overcome on each.
WILL STRIKE MONDAY.
/ Chief Arthur was asked this morning
1 about the proposed strike Of the locomotive
! engineers and fireman on the Burlington
/ sys en-. He said that he had given his con
] sent TO a general strike, but that the mel
/ would not leave their posts to-day. De add
/ ed that unless the differences between tn
men and officials were not adjusted bet0F'
Monday the locomotive engineers and ire
men would leave their posts.
TO STAND BY THE EEGIEEERs.
| CHICAGO, Ill, February 25.-S. @. Wilkin
son, of Peoria, grand master OF the Brother
no of Railroad Brakemen, reached tn
city this afternoon and had a cOnsulUatIO
with Chief Arthur. of the engineers broth
| erhood, and Grand Master Sargent, of tn
fremens' organization. To d reporter Nj
| Wilkinson said the braksmen on the Chica
90, Burlington & Quincy system woul
stand by the engineers and hremen IN IN
contemplated strike.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
- rt - tEeddinE -

CnCnzNAII, February 23.-The police are
looking for Albert Wallensteins son of a well
known merchant IN this city. He is charged
with forging a note TO the amount Of 8, 825.
His parents could only account for his con
duct BY the fact that he was soon to wed a
wealthy JsWess, Of Datou, and needed the
money 70 prepare for a proposed European
Wedding tour.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
Agufks Indicated.

CHICAGO, February A-The indications
tonight are that ], 500 engineers and fire
men on the Chicago, Burlington q Quincy
railroad will go out on a strike. Chief En-
gineer Arthur, Of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, has been here all day,
and he supports the men In their deterEni-
nation TO strike.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
Pnstnmcs Rnhhsdl

pOstOfice here was broken into Wednesday
night after midnight by forcing the front
doors open. The safe was blown open and
over 500 worth Of stamps taken, also few
pocket knives from a show CO The burg
lars are evidently experts at as.., blowing.
No clue has yet been obtained regarding
the Ehiavaz-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
Given Nfns Yenrs.

ATCHIsOE, KAN, February 24.-JOhn
Hem, who burglarizsd the store Of Deutsch
Bros, at MuscOtah, and afterwards stole a
team and buggy to facilitate his escape,
plead guilty yesterday and was sentenced 20
nine years IN the penitentIaEg.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
- - - asB.OOO.

DErHoIr, February zA-Unlted States
Senator Stoekbridgs to-day sold his noted
stallion Bell Boy to Frankfort Ay.5 parties
for S35. 600. Last year Senator StOckbridge
PURCHASED him from Stanford Of California
for 5000. To-day's price Is tbs highest
ever paid before for 3-year-old,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

WASHINGTON, d. O., February 21.-Ssu-
ator Sherman reported back adversely the
bill authorizing the secretary of the treas
ury to look over and revise the the decision
of all inferior officers Of the treasury de-
partmeut in relation to matters Of account.
Indefinitely postponed.
By Platt-To provide for the establish
ment of an experimental grass and forage
plant farm, and for conducting experiments
relating to grass and forage plants. After
some debate the bill was referred to the CON-
mittee on agriculture.
Adjourned
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
APrintIne Hoagg Fire.

morning destroyed the fourth floor OF the
building occupied by the Blade Painting
& Paper company. Loss on building $1,000,
and on stock. chiefly from water, $4,000
Emily insursd
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
Arrivals at The Psnitsntiary.

I-l-AvESWOETHs KAN, February 23-Sher,
III Morris, Of POttGWatCmis county, arrived
at the penltentiary here yesterday, bringing
In IOur prisoners, Brock Turner and John
stone cOlOred, sentenced to three years
for grand larceny and Carl Bennett and x
A. Gibbs, white for seven years each for tbG
same oHense-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

WICHITA, KAN, February 2A-J. Y. Far
well & Co., Of Chicago, yesterday brought
suit against Sheriff Hayes, of Sedgwiek
county, for $4,000 damages for removing
goods from the store Of W. j. Wilzon, upon
which they had a chattel mortgage. The
sheriff took the goods upon an attachment
Of BlUmenthal BrOs.s of New York
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
IIormon Elders Ordered 70 Lava.

MEslPHIss IEsllI., February "a day or
two ago Two Mormon elders, named Fuller
and Douglas who have been operating IN
West Iannessss, vent to Denmark, in Mad
1son county and asked leave to hold services
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
MIC Public sehool Fund.

public instruction, has completed the Feb
ruary apporiOnment Of the semi annual
school fund, and it is allotted to the differ
ent counties in sums as follows.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

SYRACUSE, EAoJ.s February 22-At a meet
ing Of the Syracuse board of trade gtrong
resolutions were unanimously adopted, pro-
testing against the passage Of the bill open
ing Oklahoma to settlement.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
Thursday.


WAsHHGTOE, D. O., February 23.-Ths
senate in the morning hour passed kills eL-
tending the laws Of the United States over
the public land strip, 70 amend the alien
land act SO as to permit foreign governments
to acquire property IN the District of Col
umbia, to provide protection for submarine
cables and to enable tbs state Of California
TO take lands in lew Of the sixteenth and
thirty-siItn sections found to be mineral
lands. The senate then resumed considers-
ton of the bill to incorporate the Washing
ton cable electric railway.
among the bills introduced and referred
were the following:
By Mr.. Mandersou-To provide aid for
state homes for disabled soldiers and sail
Ors.
The senate bill 10 extend the laws of the
United States over certain unOrgan1Zsd ter
ritOry south of Kansas popularity known as
No Mans Land was passed. 1t established
the Cimarron land district.
The bill to provide for the compulsory ed
ucation of Indian children, not including
the i've civilized tribes north Of Usage, was
taken from the calendar and debated.
Adjourned.
TIE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 23.--Ths
house was called to order by Mr.. CLARK, its
clerk, who announced the forced absence of
the speaker, and on motion of Mr. Mills, of
! Texas. S. S. Cox, of New York, was mani
I mously elected speaker pro TEN amid a
round Of applause.
Mr.. McAdOO, Of New Jersey, offered long
preamables and resolutions IN protest OF f.he
/ attitude Of Great Britain in relation to dis
I puted boundaries between Guiana and Ven
Zuela.
After some other unimportant business
/ the house adjourned.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

i lie house has recently been rsftte[ an CO
=rr4ngeds and new otLsra good accommo-
a2nons a. VII be found in Northwest Eansaa.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
COmmercial House,
8. ALBAUoH, ProprIetor,

West Side Of Public square. Phillips
burg, kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02

A Chinaman was arrested in New York
Tuesday, for lnyelgling young girls into LII
opium den running them.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-03

II you once try Carriers Little Liver Pills
for sick headache, bilousness or constipation
you will never be without them. They are purely
vegetable; small and easy to take. Don't forge
this,