davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12
Commissioners Proceedings.
Continued from last week.

Wednesday, January 4, 1903.
Members present. Ham, llogart and llalbert
Meeting called to order by Chairman Ham,
On motion the county attorney was instructed
TO obtain correct description to tracts OF land de-
sCribed In tax sale certificates No, 79O and 0S2
sales Of 1880, 40 that holder OF same could get tax
deed with proper description
On motion the bounty on wolf sc0lps was fixed
ut 81 for old wolves aud VI for young ones, until
| the July meeting,
j. A Mercer county treasurer then presented
paid warrants as follows, which were cancelled
and credited:
| General fund d,306l
| Poor fund 1854
Total s5,OlIa5
The clerk then presented outawet warrants as
| follows;
On motion the bond OF l., A, Copeland, Who
was appointed treasurer OF Solomon township,
was approved
perntendeut, was approved In the sum Of $4,000,
On motion the bond of f. g, johnson, clerk dis
triCt court was approved IN the sum OF $4,000,
Adjourned until Monday january o.
Monday January o, 1893.
Board reconycned US per adjournment, Emil
On motion the sum Of S27S02s was ordered
transferred from the county general fund to the
seed grain fund,
Bonds approved as follows: Levi MINK, treas.
urer Sumner township; Perry Smith, constable
Deer Creek; B Il, Dorsey, j r., Rushyille
| John JenrInk, constable PUreyiew
j. Mercer, county treasurer, presented one
seed grain warrant for SIO91 40, which had been
paid and the same was cancelled and credit given
On motion the Traders bank Of Kirwln, the
Phillips County bank, and the First National
bank of Phllllpsburg, were designated az county
repositories OF the public funds aud that each DO
required to furnish bonds TO tue county US pro-
yided by law,
On motion the sum of " per week was allowed
the IIGrold family out Of the poor fund to hold
good for three months,
On motion adjourned,
The following bills were then allowed.
gpNpnAT pIfNn
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

Benz. f. BUTLER, the lawyer, states
man, politician and millionaire man
ufactnrer, died at his home in Wash
ington yesterday morning at l;3O
o'clock, of heart failure. He was rs
wears Of age.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12
William Bissell. the pioneer re

William Bissell, the pioneer real
estate agent of Phillips county, says
he has sold more farms in the last six
months than in the last three years
all told. Besides he has disposed of
a number of business lots in Phillips
burg, and looks for a large amount
of building in that town next spring
and summer. Champion
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

WILLIAM A. STONE, the newly
elected governor of Missouri, was in
augurated at Jefferson City last Mon
day. The inaugural ceremonies were
witnessed by an immense crowd Of
Y,oonla
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

For instance, Mrs. Chas. Roserg
of Bay City, Mich, accidentally spill
ed scalding water over her little boy
She promptly applied De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve, giving instant re-
lief. It's a wonderfully good salve
for burns, bruises, sores, and a sure
cure for piles. Fisher & Co.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

The presidential electors chosen by
the people on the Sth Of last Novem-
Der met at the different state capitals
last Monday and cast the votes OF
their several states for president.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

Small in size, great in results;
De Wits Little Early Risers, Best
pills for constipation, hest for sick
headache, best for sour stomach
Thew never grippe. Fisher & Go.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

To T. j Halbert and George H. Tannahl, mem
bers of the board OF commissioners OF Phillips
county, Kansas
GENTLEMEN;-Whe there has been pre-.
scented to me request signed by two members OF
the above board requesting that | call special
session of said board for special purposes therein
stated; therefore you and each of you will take
notice that there will be special meeting OF said
board vt tho time and place therein stated and for
the purposes therein set forth
NJ. L. BoGART Chairman.
We hereby accept service of above notice
I'd, fALBERT,
G. II. TANNAHILL,
Members OF SAID Board.
Board met pursuant to call January 0, 1893, at
p m; all present. Called to order by Chairman
BOgart,
On motion the assessment on the north half OF
lot 10 and lot 20 In block 3, range 3, in the city of
Phlllipsburg, for the years 1890 and 1891 was re.
duced 500 and the clerk instructed to Issue re-
bate certificate therefor.
On motion the contract for the county and job
printing was let to the Philipsburg HERALD for
the ensuing year at ~ per cent OF legal rates and
tho editors of that paper required to give bond
in the sum of $500.
. On motion the bond Of Brainerd & Danforth fer
county printing was approved in the sum Of $500.
On motion the appointment Of G. Summers as
treasurer Of Belmont was revoked and Fred Veeh
appointed in this place.
On IlOIlOh Iue appointment Ol w u hlbte ANU
Clara o. Hughes as examiners Of teachers wal
approved,
On motion IL. D. Brothers was appointed
health officer for the year
On motion the county clerk was made purchas
ing agent Of the county for the ensuing year an(
all county officers instructed to order their sup
plies from him.
On motion The following resolution was adopted
Whereas, The First National bank of Kirwin
the Phillips County bank and the First Natlona
bank Of Fhiipsburg, and the Commercial Stat
bank Of Long Island, having sued the county
claiming their assessment is too high and
Whereas, The board is DESTROYS Of avoiding lit
igation in the matter and
Whereas, The above named banks having madt
the board proposition which the board does no
see fit to accept, therefore belt
Resolved, That we the board Of county com
missoners tender them further reduction o
10 per cent from their capital stock on their as
sessment. The counsel for the banks refused to
accept the proposition.
On motion adjourned,
STATE OF KANSAS, 40.
Phillips County,
! ], j. f. Arnold, county clerk In and for tn
county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify thu
| foregoing tv be Il true record of the proceeding
of the board Of commissioners, had at their regu
lar and special sessions January 8, 1893.
Witness my hand and the seal of said count
| this 10th day of January, 1893
lsEALl j, f. ARNOLD, County Clerk
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

LAST Monday the people Of Illinois
witnessed the Inauguration OF the
first democratic governor in that state
since before the war.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12
School Report.

Report of district No. Il for the
month ending January &, 1898:
Number of pupils enrolled, q; av-
erage daily attendance, "a; names of
pupils neither absent nor tardy, Edna
Thomas, Charles Mangus, Minnie
Riley, Roland Riley, Roy McAlister,
Ira McAlister, Harry Clark, Edwin
Riley; pupils standing 100 in deport-
ment, Jessie Southland, Nell Craw-
ford, Emma Mangus, Arthur Bache-
lor, Earl Westbrook, Matte Pember-
ton, Arthur Riley.
d. Z. JOHNSON, Teacher.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

Nothing is so distressing as a
hacking cough. Nothing so foolish
as to suffer from 1t. Nothing so dang
erous if allowed to continue. One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate
relief. Fisher q Co.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

Piles Of people have piles, but
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve will
cure them, Fisher L. Go.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

Choice Farm Loans Wanted.
Plenty of money and good rates.
r. A. HANDY.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12
New Board 90. Commissioners.

January ., 1903
Board met in regular session us provided by
law, Monday, january ., lSO3, at / O'Clock p M
and organized as u new BOARD. Present, Bogart
HalberL and Taunahill. On motion NJ, l.. BUgatt
was elected chairman for the ensuing year.
Adjourned.
SPECIAL SESSION-JANUARY O. 1892.
CALL.
To NJ. /. Bogart, chairman board Of commission
ers of Phillips county, Kansas:
SIR:-You are hereby respectfully requested to
call a special meeting OF the above board at the
office Of the county clerk on Monday, January D.
1873, ut : o'clock p III. for the pnrposo OF letting
contract for county printing Tor tue ensuing year
and for the transaction Of such other business as
may legally come before the board,
Signed; T.J HALBEHT
G. Ii. TANNAHILL
MeWbers Of said Board
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

Walter Darlington of Concordia,
is here attending court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
DETECTIVE M'HENRY.
PLAINFIELD PEOPLE THINK HE
HAS BEEN 1MONG THEN.
McHenry Got $50 Reward and Ar
rested an Innocent Person.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
PLAINFIELD. Conn, June 9-Detective
4. ID. McHenry, who made himself some
wnat CONSPICUOUS in the early stages OF
the Borden murder case ten months ago,
and vino was last heard from as in New
York, seems to have turned up again.
This time it is this town that furnishes
he vs. of him.
Some two weeks ago 500 in stamps and
money were stole from the postoflice Mt
tn town. A reward was offered by
Postmaster Ashley Of $50. Thereupon a
gentleman appeared on the scene, giving
the name of McHepry. and claiming to
be New York detective. He said he
could easily find the thief and was told
to go ahead.
He went ahead and arrested tele.
praph operator. named Faford who was
considered an exemplary and honorable
young pan. McHenry pretended that
the utmost secrecy w = ne ded in order
10 capture the other thief-for he said
there must have been two thieves. lie
therefore gave no reasons for arresting
Faford, who was overcome with morti-
fication.
On Sunday night at IL o'clock Faford
was taken to Central Village and on
Monday last was taken to Norwich.
In the meantime McHenry pointed out
to the pos master tnat ~ Woulu De neces-
sary for him to go to Philadelphia TO get
the other alleged culprit. 1nls he said
was the route agent for the United States
Express company in the Philadelphia
Office, named Bowen, a young man ot
good family and who is asid to be worth
some 100000.
McHenry therefore claimed the $50 re-
ward aud go5 it. Then he started for
Philadelphia, aud has not been heard
fro m sinca Eafnr1 has hppu relp sad
aud now the people are looking fol
McHenry
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
FOURTH OF JULY.
Chief Marshal Goff Issues an Address to
the People.

Chief Marshal Con Issues an Address to
the People.
Colonel Isaac L. Guff, who has been
chosen m irshal Of the military and
trades procession to fake place on the
Fourth of July. has issued the following
address:
While wisdom and prudence must always place
n r,as nabe Limit upon the app o iatiol of
public money for any festive occasion. the CHIEF
marshal hopes there will be spirit uf Itberality
and fcryent patriotism among ali our people when
will Ovtrcap all restraints and make the Il y one
long TO be remembered so that we may tell 10
children and grand children that the itn OF July,
1893, Witnessed the grandest celebration In our
history.
them
viii all boys and girls take especial pains TO wit
the parade and con- tribute 10 the occasion any
cheerful noise which may be within their poweri
VIII those who are FAR advanced In years forget
their cares. renew their youth and do honor Ia
Christopher Columbus who discovered our far
land. aud 10 the heroes Of later times, who have
made u what IL Is to-day, the home OF liberty ana
peacef
overlooked. That Will remind us that the sun OF
prosperity IL shining upon us with brillancy un-
parallei,d In previous years, And we shall
adorned with the records OF Inventions
discoveries and improvements, insomuch that
the luxures Of the rich the days OF our fathers
are now the common possession OF the poor and
the comfort and happiness OF our people greatly
promoted and while we pray that
Our land may long be bright
With Freedoms molly light,
II becomes ms TO celebrate the day according 10 the
Immortal Adam. "wieh thanksgiving with festiv-
ity, with bonires aud iiluminations."
Chief Marshal OF The Military Parade and Trace.
Process
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
OFFICERS DESPERATE FIGHT,
A Drunken Tough Causes Trouble for
Ohicer william sherman

lam S herman had desperate encounter
with a vicious character near the Sabin
street crossing.
The man, who gave the name or Mark
sullivan, was drunk, aud the officer at
tempted TO arrest him. just as ne took
hold of the man, Sullivan pulled a saw
age-looking knife from his pocket aud
made "A ferocious lunge at him.
Officer Sherman was too quick for him,
hoNever, and when the man came to his
senses he found himself spattered with
blood aud locked up at the Central sta
ton. lie was hned for drunkenness yes
terday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
LATEST
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
coSrIsuEp FROM PAGE l.


thinks there were not over 800 or oV
poople in the building.
II is impossible at this hour to esti-
mate the numler killed and injured
Some OF the escapes were miraculous
Two men were sitting side by side. One
was killed anu the other escaped without
injury.
There were three high stories to the
building and they all fell at once.
The plaster and blood csvtrei bod'es
present a sickening sight.
A large number Of bodi 5 have already
been removed, including many women.
A stream of Bodies.
The entire ambulance and police patrol
ervice of IL G dis rict are hard at work.
There is constant stream OF bodies
Icing carried on ard away
At Least a Hundred Killed.
All the ammlan es in The city have
been summoned and the rescued are be-
ing conve, ed To the hospitals. 1t Is feared
that huodrel people at least have been
killed.
The scenes we're terrible. Some OF the
clerks Jumped from he third floor. The
walls are still standing. but every fi)or
is down aud very winaow Is out
Juuipg In an Electric Plant
The excavations which were the imme-
diate cause OF tile collapse were being
made at he instance OF the war depart
ment for the purpose OF putti in an
electric light planr.
The IN, ecnri V OF the building has been
rtp ,rted repeat " for "A tong time.
When a heavily loaded wagon has gone
by the bu lGing emed To sway back
ward aud forward.
Jumped from the Windows.
wheu he first rumblng war .ins Of
the approaching lapse came. the
clerks on the third Il 'or TO the number
of Il ,hty or ore hu ,dred rus ed TO the
windows and jumped TO the roof of
buiiihg adjoining on e northwest
side. MANY escaped in this way.
Cog VI. Ar ,old co!orsi rlerx ap-
poinlel from Virginia, vas seen at n
thi-d-story AinGow. lie was warned not
10 jump. but despite The pro'estations or
nu,nfwis ~ people he climbed out, and
lover ns himsel from the sill, let 20.
Instantly Killed.
He fell upoa "A covering at lower d, or
and slid uff into the cobble-stonei alley,
striking on his head. lie was instantly
killed. His head was mushet tp i7ffy-
a. the cobbles for u disttnce OF sew. raj
yarL were bespattered with blood.
A Boys Brave Act.
One o. the bravest and most daring
Incl ents connected with the calamity
was performed by 3D. sill Lockwood, IA
coIored boy 10 or 20 years OF age.
AS so IN as the floors collapsed and the
dust cleared away, realizing the danger
of these at the rear windows who were
wildly climbing out and calling for aid,
he chin bed u a large telegraph pole as
high AS the third story and dashed lad
der TO the pole. putting tIe other end in
the windo..
BY til. means ten to fifteen were as
sisted down the ladder in safety.
Nearly 500 Clerks In the Building.
There were 475 clerks in the bureau. A
portion OF them were employed in the
annex and in the printing Office. These
escaped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
RAN AWAY FROM HOME

New Haven Lad Found With Three
Tramps ON the Back Cove.
Officer Alderman found young boy
named wal or Bowman, Is years OF age
asleep on the Cove lands yesterday after.
noon.
The boy was with three ,ramps and
after rigid investigation admitted hav-
ing run away from his home In New
Haven. lie was taken to his home today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
BOOTHS FUNERAL.
The Body VIII Be Inferred This After
noon at Mount Auburn.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

NEW YORK, June 9.-The funeral
cortege left the Players club this morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock. and proceeded to the
Church of TRANSPORTATION on East
Twenty-ninth street where the funeral
service was held.
The services were very simple in ac-
cordance with the desire OF the ate Mr..
Booth, and at their close the body was
taken to the Grand Central depot and
placed on the Boston express which lefG
at III o'clock.
The boiy will be inferred at Mt. Au-
burn this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, when
Rev. DIR. Frisby Of the Church of the
Advent Boston, will rad the Episco-
palian committal service.
The n ,ral decorations were simply
magnificent and included magnificent
wreath ordered by distinguished English
actors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
SECOND EDITION.
4 O'clock.
FOR RIFLE PRACTICE.
GENERAL BROWN ISSUES ORDERS
10 BRIGADE 1ODIY.
Only Marksmen of Record Can Enter for
Team or Private Prize shoop-"-scv-
eral Other Requirements

The commander in-chief of the state
forces today issued an order giving In
detail the rifle system for the brigade
Rhode Island militia. Of which the fol-
lowing is mn abstract:
Captains o nmanding companies will
obtain ammunition on the range for rs
many men as they bring for practice.
Companies are To be exercised in aim
ing drill at the armories. The qualifica-
tions for awards and classification are as
follows:
First.class shot-Thirty out OF possi-
bic 80 at 200 yards.
Second-class shot-Twenty-five out of
So
Third-class shot--All who make less
than % aJ 200 yards out OF 30.
Marksmeu-Thirty-fou or more out of
a possible 80 al 200 yards, aud 30 or more
at 300 yards.
Sharpshooter class-Forty or mora out
of IA possible 80 at 300; AZ or more at 300,
and 43 or more ~ 500 yarls.
Position at go yards, standing; aJ 300,
kneellng or sitting, and any position at
500 yards Any two scores OF rounds 10
couut IN ali classes.
Oaly marKsmen OF record can enter for
team or private prize shooting and no
one will be eligible for team or indiyld ial
entry who mas not performed at least
one-half o. all state duty prescribed by
statute, or who mas not been mustere at
least six moutns prior to day OF competi-
tion.
The twelve highest men in each regi-
ment viii win pace on the regimental
cam aud the inspector OF rifle practice
will select seven from each organization
for the general stai e comDetitiou.
Badges Will be awarded TOT M marksmen,
sharpshooters, TO the best shot in the
brigade, bess shot in regiment, best shot
in battalion and best shot of company
all from ranks of enlisted men.
The standing OF companies at the close
of rifle season will be esta bished IA fol-
ions: Every sharpshooter Will count 5
points. Every marksnian will count 4
points. Every hrst-class shot, points
Every 81 tcond class shot, points. Every
third-class shot-LiL
Any member of "a company winning an
individual priz Il Place on the state
team, or shooting on "a winning team
in state competition will carry hive
points additional to the standing of his
company.
Rifle Praitice Not Assured.
1t is interesting though not pleasing to
note that, though the general assembly
passed a resolution appropriating money
for rife practice the -brtvnttr1
through n technical error in the
act the money cannot be used until a
meeting OF the general assembly. The
companies will therefore volunteer to 20
out aud practice. and perhaps the general
assembly will vote to reimbarse and pay
the troops.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
Interest Allowed on Deposits.

buildiug and their friends here are very
anxious to hear as to their fate.
Among them are Captain William B.
Avery who was formerly member of
the common council from the First
ward. Charles Hadicli. James Dixon.
Austin A. Darrah, Albers Angel Mr..
Sayles and Mr.. Simoas or Simmons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
u. T. A. VETERAN CORPS.
Constitution and BYLAWS Adopted at
Last Nights Meeting.

Train of artillery was held at the armory
last event z, Colonel Oscar Lapham pre-.
siding
The committee appointed to draft a
constitution and b,-aws reported and
their report was adopl ell.
The name OF the organization il Co be
the United Train OF Artillery Veteran
corps.
A committee consisting of George A.
Dodge, "A. 4. Kirby aud Louis r. Kirby,
was appointed Co bring in nominations
for permanent officers at the next meet
lug, which is set for ru slay. June I3 at
S O'clock. in the armory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
ROBBED THE SAFE.
Mr. Bruck says Several Hundred Were
stolen.

II. j. Bruck, owner OF the butter fac
tory at Lime street, reported to the po-
lice this morning that some one had en-
tered his Office last night through n win
dow, and hal robbed the safe of several
hundred dollars.
The combination was Sc last night
and was all right this morning. Detec.
tive Swan is ut WORK investig Eating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
chicago Grain Market.
Held for Grand Jury.
QUOTED ny A. p. wEEDEN.

Charles Hamill OF Bristol wa, held by
Commissioners Blodget today for q Q
grand jury, charged with selling ol,o-
marSarine without = United States
iic.nss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
EeauistIon Paper. Issued.

Governor Brown this morning signed
the nece sary .requisition paper, for the
surrender OF Lou Ohennett who stole q
RiveE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-09
Rifle Praitice Not Assured.
HON. CHARLES E. GORMAN
Apo nted United States District Attor-
ney for Rhode Island.
SPECIAL TO TIE NEws.

WASHINGTON, June 9-The president
today appointed Hol. Charles K. German
United States district attorney for the
district of Rhode Island.