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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
Three Forceries hrnRnr

CINCINNATI, o., November 3.-Yesterday
upon balancing bank accounts the Bobmann
tobacco warehouse found a forged check for
$4,000 IN each of three banks. The checks
IN each case were endorsed by Charles Tink-
Ter, collector for the warehouse, who re-
ceived the money. Tinker was only 10
years old and left the warehouse about the
last OF September to get higher wages as as
employers think he was the dupe of exper-
fenced criminals.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
Al Thresher Roiler FrD1odee

READING. PA, November S.-A terrible
accident. resulting IN the killing Of i've men
and the injury Of many Others, took place
this afternoon on the farm OF Jonas Spavd
IN BerR township, this county, where q steam
thresher was in operation. The boiler *
ploded with fearful force, carrying destruc-
ton on every hand.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
CoI1ege HooaIurae Ii 80 -.

Ann ARBoR, Mich, Nov. LA mob Of
about 200 students celebrated Halloween
last night in a manner which landed three
IN jail. They first attempted to break up
the procession but were unsuccessful: they
then raised bsdlam in the streets NATL three
we're jailed, when they went in 8 mob to the
jail and tried TO effect the prisoners release
but we're unsuccessful.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
Next TO a Deeprater Port.

WICHITA. KAN, November Ia special to
the Eagle from Panhandle, Texas, states
that the leading officials AMI citizens Of that
section are earnestly interesting themselves
in the convention for the opening of Okla
hOma, called for this city on the 10Th inst.
Next to a deepWater port on the Gulf, the
people deem the opening Of the territory
the most important
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
The Babylonian Expedition

PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 2.-Word
has been received from Professor Peters
announcing the safe arrival of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania BRbyloniGn expedition
at Sindh after the brief detention by ship
wreck In tae Mediterranean. Professor
Peters denied that any of the scientific ap-
paratus of the party vas damaged and sayg
that no baggaqe Ras lost.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
q - Cemet Dlsearered

RO0HEsrER, n. Y, November IA teIe-
gram has just been received from the Lick
observatory announcing the discovery this
morning, by Bernard, Of another comet, the
second discovered by him in less than two
months. A5 has q rant till With a SLOW no
rude. being just visible through a four inch
telescope
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
Burned In Death

WICHITA. Kan, Nov. 1.-The 5-year old
daughter Of John Stride, a farmer living
near this city, was burned to death to-day,
and her mother was also fatally burned.
The little girl was in the field, whore her
father was burning brush, when the wind,
suddenly changing, blew the flames toward
her and lighted her clothes. Her mothers
clothing, in attempting to extinguish her
child|a burning dress, was set on fire. The
daughter died at 4 O'CLOCK and the mother
lies at the point of death.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
ofIntersgt 10 Ruttsr tralzers.

Boston, November 1.-The butter eo-or
which nearly all farmers and creameries use
in increasing the yellow tint of their pro
duce is annota boiled in cotton seed oil.
The New England Farmer of this week pub
ljshes a letter from the commissioner of in
ternaI revenue with the decision that such
mixture, though containing an extremely
small amount of cotton seed oil, comes
within the letter of the stRtute defining it
OIeOmargarine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
Lord Dunerin.

LONDON, November 3.-The government
considers the Saokville incident ended. It
has not, however, been advised OF the date
Of Lord SaekvilIe's return. 1t is possible
that some time may elapse before a new
ambassador viii be sent to Washington by
the government. In American circles here
some anxiety Il expressed for the appoint
ment to the post OF Lord Dufferin. who has
resigned bis post as VicerOv of India
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16

CHICAGO, November 2.-The broiIs be-
men we're resumed tonight. Shortly after
uafdnizht a particularly serious ARRAY Oc-
CURED. One Of the cOmbatants lost his
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
RraEemen Strike

SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, November 2.-The
brakemen of the Santa Fe system of South
ern California struck to-day, the grievance
being promotion of new men over old men.
All trains are running except mail trains
and a few passenger trains, which generally
are short handed. General Manager Nc
Cool Is here tonight endeavOring to settle
the frorr hIa-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16

LEoTI, KAN, November People are
greatly excited over the secret issuing of
several thousand dollars of LeotI township
warrants by the trustee and clerk, both of
whom left the country between two days.
An effort sill probably be made to dispose
of the script In some of the larger cities, but
1t would prove a losing investment for the
buyer as their payment will be bitterly con
tasted
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
-. Diealagon,g PrsdletioD.

DERorr, Mich, November 2.-Ehs demo-
cratic psrade tonight, the last OF ths cam
paigns was participated IN by about 10. eco
people. Short speeches were made b1 Wei
lington R. Buris candidate for governor,
AE. Dickinson said: so - governor
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
Big Nine Works Destroyed.

LAKE CITY. Col, II vember All the
buildings, including the immense hosting
works of the Frank Hcugh mine. one of the
most extensive IN this district, was burned
to-day. The loss will reach many thousand
dollars. The origia Of the fire Is unknoRn.
The owners of the property are residents Of
London. Eng.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
Pat KilIen and AEecaRrev.

81. Paul, Mimi, Nov. Pat KiIlen
signed articles for a g with Dominick Nc
Caffrey, who is en- his way to the Pacific
coast with a combination under the man
agement of Wentworth, who took McCahrey
to Europe last year. The fight viii be If
teen rounds for $1,000 a side and % per
cent OFF the receipts. The time and placs
have not been determined.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
- Bn.Iae.e ID - Il.

LONDON, Nov. The Press association
announces that Lord Saekvills comes 20
England on leave Of absence and that he
has ample business to attend TO ia oonnec.
ton with his succession 20 the Ssekvflie
estates, and that he wiz not return 30 fTszh-
zngt0n.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16

CHICAGO, November III B. Stone has
bsen appointed second vice president Of the
Chicago, Burlington & Q incy system. E'
p. Ripley succeeds SIR. Stone as general
man ger OF the Chicago, Burlington q
Quincy east OF the Missouri river. The
chsnges took efseE to-aaV.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16

MoNrREALs QUE., November 8.-Sir John
Macdonald expresses the opinion that the
British government VIII follow its usual rule
OF promotion and name Secretary Edwards
as Lord Sackviils's successor at Washing
ton.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16

the originators Of the scheme have not been
learned before this.
IN EEW MEXICO.
ALBUQERQUE, n NJ, November I.-vTilils
detectives we're securing southern California
% md the correspondent Of Lord SaekVfils
West the man is here Ia New Mexico he
wrote ms letter from this territory. There
are lndisputable facts that the supposed
Charles +. MurchisOn, in reality is Charles
4. Lummis. he is a st. Louis Globe Dem
ocrab CORE tent and q staunch rspabli-
can Lumn Simon pure Enghahman,
eccentric in habit, bitter in denunei alton Of
the democratic party. About three years ago
ne came through this territory on a psdestri-
Erlan tour across the continent At Los
angeles he secured a position on the Times,
where ne remained until a few months ago,
When he came to New Mexico for the benefit
Of ms health. He wrote his letter to Lord
SaekV1lle as campaign trick, in hopes to
WIN notouety from the scheme Lumnlis
Is at present at San Mateo, a small Mexican.
village IN Valencia county, visitor IA the
family OF Beac )ns, who aFs hot headed re-
pubIcans, where he is engaged upon sensa-
t1Onal literature.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16

GAzz. OAK, November "A disastrous
prairie IRE swept the country east Of here
last night, destroying thou sands Of dollars
worth Of property, including horses. barns,
grain and hay. No loss Of life Is yet re-
ported.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16

into mist bafore reaching the bottom. a
party is being organized to visit the spot
1t IS thought to name It Rocky Mountain
faIla
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
Frozen in the Aretic Seas.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, November 3.-Ad-
vices from San Francisco report the arrival
of the barks Lydia and Northern Light; the
last named with five whales from the Arctic
ocean. No news from the ships reported
frozen up is given, as the Northern light
left that ocean at the same time as the bark
j. 4. Rowland, which brought the first in
teligeAce.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
TO SEND A CANADIAN VESSEL

OTTAWA, ONT, November 2.-Mr. Tupper-
minister of marine, having had the ezpe-
ditiOn of the United States steamer Thetis,
which has for its object the relief of Whai-
ing vessels frozen in the Arctic whaling
grounds, called to his attention, has it is
said, under the consideration of the ques-
ton, sent a Canadian vessel to assist in the
work
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16

the origilnators Of the scheme have not been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31

It is said here that the 4 msnd Of the ne
ert es of Indiana for CsbIne. place Tor one
of tn cir race is backed by their whole race
in all the States, and that they say
their vote made Mr.. Harrison Pfesi-
dent, and unless he shall recognize them
not only TO the extent of giving one Of them
a Cabinet portfolio, but also giving them
prominent positions IN all the States II
which their vote decides elections, they
will hold OF at the next election, and see
how their ungrateful allies will set along
without their aid.
Architect Clark OF the Capitol says the
stone work oitheimprovement DOW in prog
ress to the west front Of that building Will
be completed by the LIST of July. The i'm
prevement referred TO, if brought 20
straight line, would be over half mile iii
length. 1t will add greatly to the imposing
appearance Of the building.
Senator Hawey OF Connecticut will occu
DIV Senator Riddleberger's seat after t.e 4 n
of March. Senator elect. Barbour will &C
cupy the seat of Senator Ksnua OF West
Virginia, ifthe latter bs not reelected.
Representative Vandeyer, republican, OF
California, says that Mr.. Harrison should
mot only have one Southern man in his Cab
met. but that that man should bs u true
representative of the Southern penpie. Ii
Mr.. Harrison shall think as MIR. Vande' O.
TAX be will have democrat 10 his Cabi-
net, for, as the Southern republicans want
their party to succeed, and as almost their
entire patty in the South is composed OF ne
groes, who, of course, would be on top IN
case Of republican success in any Southern
State, and as such e condition would never
be submitted to by white men, Southern re-
publicaas cannot possibly be true represent
atives OF the Southern people.
The marble figure of General Cass, o.
Michigan, has been received at the Capitol
from Italy, where it was cbisseled, and is
now being erected in sta'uary hal!-'he
hall of the old House of Representatives
by Mr. French, the artist.
A West Virginia democrat, here TO day,
in talking about the delay in announcing
the official vote Of his State, said there is no
doubt that the democrats have majority OF
one on Joint ballot in the Legislature, and
that the legislature will have to decide who
has been elected Goyernor. He says though,
that from the confident way in which MI.
Golf talks Of being Governor and Senator
too, he lie afraid that some of the men elected
I to the legislature as democrats may not he
reliable.
Mr.. Oberley, ex-chief of the civil service ccm-
sion, but now commissioner of Indian affairs
Ia V, what everybody familiar with the subject
| knew before, that the civil service laws imposed
no age restriction, but that such RESTRICT m was
the result of the arbitrary action of the commits
sion, "a ctioutd by the I. csideut. The fact t at
Mr. Ober.ey says this may induce some ignorant
people To bel ere what they would rot credit II
| Id them by any b,dy ciSe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31
l,e,ns OF Loca! Interest.

There arc SO gas Consumes as against
S23 Isst year u yearly consumers, and 176
street lamps The ,Aicers Of ihe gas works
have put in 81 new services il new housesl
renewed Sc. pat up nsw street lamps and
laid 1908 feet OF 8 inch msin pipe Tho Y
yearly confumers consist Of engine bouaea
Infrnary. Peabody building, court rooms,
Mayors dilice. town Geek snd all Of
fees in the market building and the market
below.
Tder7 are 1899 wa err ,entera in the CITY,
al increase about 20 over las year S <
new fire pius have been put il. Th- Wa
Ter Compans has extended its mains and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31
Rev Buildings.

The city's growth during the year just
closing is apparent, over one hundred
buildings having been added during that
time, aggrogsting in cost about one hundred
aud fifty thousand dollars Many of these
structures will compare favorably with
houses of the larger cities, aad all present g
creditable appearance. The new public
school building on Washington street is an
imposing structure, and that in course Of
erection on DGke street for The Rccommoda.
ton Of Catholic societies and schools will be
equally as colossal. The new store recently
built by Messss. Cbes King & Son, on north
Lee street. is regarded IA model structure
of tbs kind. The private dwellings erected
have been ct the most modern sty les, and
during the Gaming yer many others will be
addeG to the city taxable property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31

PLUCK OF A DYING BRAKEMAN.-Ed
ward Camden, young brakeman on the
Norfolk and Western Railroad, while coup
ling cars at Norfolk, on Saturday, slipped
and two wheels passed over both thighs
To extricate him both wheels had to be run
over his legs again, and then, before he was
gotten out, four cars broke loose from the
train and ran over his maugled limbs. He
was fully conscious all the time and did rot
make cry Of psn or complaint. When
he was gotten out be quickly removed q
quid of tobacco from his mouth and threw it
away, with the remark that he would never
take one again. When the surgeon smpu-
tated the shrsds of his mangled limbs he
tool, 40 anes helic Up TO the time Of his
death, sons hours afterward, he never ut
tered complaint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31

REV DIR. MCKIM AT EPIPHANY CHURCH
IN WAsHINGToN.-Th Rev. Randolph "a.
McKim, D. D., preached his first sermon "a
rector of the Church OF the Epiphany in
Washington yesterday morning at II o'clock
before large congregation. He took for
his text Romans, first chapter, four
teenth, fifteenth, and part Of sixteenth YER.
ses. From this text the preacher get forth
the significance OF the gospel in its relation to
the life and work ofthe minister and preach.
or OF Gods Word The catholicity Of the
gospel was the first point upon which he
dweIt-the adaptation of the gospel 10 mems
hearts and lives in every age aud cline and
uoder all conditions and circumstances. Iet
while it is the same gospel OF Jesus Christ,
the same yesterday, to-day. and forever"
it need not be taught, it should not be
taught IN the same formulas or dogmas nor
be presented By the same theories through.
out ali time. While there is law Of con-
tinuity which binds us to the past. the law
of fact. IS embodied in the creed. which
links US to the past eras of the church, there
is also law Of progress, which looks to the
future, aud bears witness to the truth that
the great principles OF which the
creeds are the substantial expression,
need from time 10 time newer, broad
tr. Stronger expressions of their mean
ing for it is evident that a s.former genera
tions had not always full and true grasp of ali
the principles which constitute the System OF
Christian life aud doctrine. What is the gospel,
in its essential substance and meaning, apart
from all doctrine? 1t is lifo: The power of an
endless life The apostle in the text says it is
"the power of God unto salvation, unto every one
that believeth.' He defines it not Theoretically,
but Dramatically; not as syst0m of rules or
philosophy, but lie he points to the life of
Jesus Christ; that is the snm end substance of his
preaching Christ. the power of God and the
wisdom of God" and the tue preacher of the
gospel cannot but follow the example of st. Paul
and set forth with all the power of his own life
aud example snd teaching the befsedncss and
the power and the truth OF life III Christ and for
Christ. The preacher dwelt upon the iniimste
relationship now entered upon and s1bsistiDg be-
tween him and the pslishioIers and asked for
their prayers and help.
Bishop Paret Was pres mt in the chsncel and
upon the close of the eloquent aud forcbe dis
course of the new rector bespoke the favor AID
ard affection Of the people of tho parish in behalf
of their new pastor and guide. The bishop spoke
with much feeling, dwelling upon tho happy
years which he h d once spent as rector of the
church. The people listened with deepest utter
est snd attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Ju'ge S G. Mullins, one OF the most IN
flu, -ial citizens of Henry county, died
T0ursdsy last.
W. Frederi,k Gnnter, son Ct Judge Ben
lamin Il. Gunter, Of Accomhc, died Satnr-
day OF consumption.
Rev. Mr. Griggs of Washington, Rarpa'
han; ock county, has been called to 81. r.
ter's Episcopal Church at Poolesville, MD.
Jntg- f. X Farrar ('Johony Reb'9 and
wife. OF Amelia county, nave issued caFds
for the uarriags Of heir daughters, Matte
|. to r. p. shelton, and Lily Ii TO j.. B
Frav-er, az New Years Day.
Gov. Lee on Saturday issued QUESTION
on the Governor of Pennsylvania for the de-
livery of VIM. K,bey, convicted CT bigarny
10 Shenandoah county, but who escaped and
is ow held by the Pennsylvania authorities
At Blacsley's store, in Caroline county, o
rarty of colored men made an unproVoked
attack on Mr.. Campbell, white, a salesman
in the store. Campbell was badly cut IN
several places and bis skull fractured, rem
dering his recovery doubtful.
The sheriff of Dinwiddie county on Sat-
urday levied on the stocS, fixtures and farm
ing implements of the State Central Lunatic
Asylum. nesr Petersburg, TO satisfy claim
for rent fJr IS 500 for the building formerly
u ,et for ssS lum purposes in Richmond.
AZ Roanoke or Saturday night Miss Anne.
liz Laville attempted to shoot herself
through the heart The tall struck rib,
ragged around the heart and inflicted 6
very serious wound She says chs WAS in
suited by ladies every time she went on
the street, and could endure it no longer.
Eighteen months ago her brother took
mis- own life, after shooting Charles Rey-
nolds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31

FIVE BOATS CAPrURED-A fight between the
police soop Julia Hamilton and 4 fleet OF lille
gal dredgers took place last Thursday after
noon in Fishing Bay, on tho Dorchester county,
Nd, coast Capt. Tyler, of The Julia Hamilton,
discovered the dredgcrs at work in the morning,
and ordered them away. They were enceloped
in dense fog, and apparently called off but re-
turned and in the afternoon Capt. Tyler attacked
them. The fight continued several hours, over
GOO shots being fred from the police boat and a
great many from tho boats of the oyster thieves
An unknown dredger was shot through the arm
The drcdgcrs were finally routed. Friday morn
ing the State ferccs wero strengthened by the al
rival of the steamer Gov. McLane, and five dredg
ing schooners were captured and towed into CAM
bridge Their captains escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31
From Washington.
[specisl Correspondence of the Alexs. GAzETTR]
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec 81, 1883.

lSpectsi Correspondence oil the Aiexs. dAzEITEJ
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 81, 1883.
The House Committee appointed to in
vestigate the alleged infraction ADD inetfi-
cheney of the laws prohibiting the importa-
ton of contract labor, having taken as
much testimony as they require, have re
turned to this city and are now preparing
their report, the gist of which is that the
laws referred to afford little no obstacle
TO employers who want to import cheap
foreign labor, that such labor is imported
ali through The North, and, what is more,
that most OF such importation is done by
men who are oudest in their cries for pro-
tive tariff TO protect Ia Dor. MIR. Ford, the
chairman OF the committee, when in De.
troit, the last place the committee conduct
cd lis investigations, was considerably
bruised aud battered by the patent ward
robe bedetead upon which he was sleeping
sclosing no upon him, aud almost smothering
hirn.
Mr.. E verson, the Sunday newspaper and
tnaeazioe publisher of Philadelphia, had, as
he thought, bought the Post of this city,
hut when the sale was to be contaminated,
u hitch regarding some privileges the old
. weer was to reiaip, broke it off and Mr..
T. verse went hone NJ. Frank Hatton, it
- COW saiJ, is neg tiating for the purchase
+, f the papsr. ind viii hny it if he can raise
tne requisite sum OF money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-31
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YoR&. Dec. 81 There was no.hing in
the .tock market this morning except the cover.
ins of = few small shorts and with the very lin.
tied offerings this had the effect of opsrin, tba
market up from Is to Il per cent FROM saturla,,,
final figures The market became intensely dull
Immediately, and after the cessation of the first
demand was unable to hold the high prices OF The
opening, sud everything ssgged oil, though thu
movement wss for insgLii ant fractions only
better tone WAS developed before the close OF the
hour, however, and the e,ry lcs.ts were geper.
ally recovered. At II o'clock the mark was
dull but firm with Insignificant changes from tho
opening prices. Money easy at 4s5
BALTIMORE, Dec Si.-yirginias consolidated
:; past.due coupons =; d. 1o-t0s 35l5 bid d,
2s G5as
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saSlgg=s
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Jackson Challenged.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-An Inter Ocean spec
ial from St. Louis Gays that Charlie Mitchell
acting as manager for Jake Kirain, has sent
a telegram to President Fulds, Of The Cali
foynia Athletic Club, of San Francisco, chal-
lengiug Peter Jackson for match to be
fought for the purse offered by Fulda, Sc 600,
the fight to occur She latter part of March,
the amount to be ALLOWED Kilrnin for ex-
penses being 81 900. This is to be q chai
lenge regardless OF whether Sullivan fights
Kirain or not.