davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
An Amy OF Thieves.

RATION, N. NJ, January 30.--A dozen or
more train men, a station agent and wife
arrested more to be takin in, together with
outsiders who had wagons.
For long time goods have been stolen
from freight trains of the Atchlson, Topeka
& Santa Fe, on the desert line of that road,
south of La Junta, COL
Detectives in the employ of the claim de-
partment have been at work fixing evidence
on one after another for some time, and
were not quite ready to commence arrests (;
when brakeman named Algerter missed
his trunk in La Junta, and suspecting extra
Conductor Crotty of taking 1t, took steps to
have the latter arrested, which was done at
Trinidad while Crotty was away on a leave
of absence. This affair precipitated the
whole business. Claim Agent Franklin, at
La Junta. as ordered by the detectives, made
a search and found the trunk to contain
damaging evidence In the way of stolen
goods.
Developments followed each other with
great rapidity and as fast as the suspects
arrived at terminals they were placed in
custody, with the result that nine engineers,
conductors, brakemen and 6remeu lam
glish in the clutches of the Colorado law,
while four others are held subject to the
laws of New Mexico. number of others,
mostly brakemen, having heard of their
peril, made their escape, but will be cap
tured within short time and brought back
to stand trial with their companions in
crime.
At La Junta, Sheriff Hickman arrested
Engineers James Smith, Robert Stout and
o. B. Reed, Fireman William Delaney, Con-
ductor j. d. Myers and Brakeman w. j.
Moorehead, as they arrived at the end OF
their runs. At Trinidad, Sheriff Creeger has
Conductor Z. G. Crotty, Brakeman p. ID.
Algerter and W. G.. Brown in custody. At
Ration, Sheriff McQuiston has Brakeman E.
D. Landon and Conductor E. A. Austin.
Frequently trains would be stopped be-
tween stations. cars broken open, goods
loaded in wagons and removed to their hid
ing places. The cars would theu be re-
sealed in such a manner as to defy detection
as to what part of the road the goods had
been removed. One time they we're defeated
ia taking out piano only because their
force was not sufficient to move other goods
between 1t and the car door, Silk dress
goods, furnishings for both men and woTn,,
carpets, lace curtains, cigars, groceriesu'ow
liquors alike were taken to swell their Aatp!.
eIs. Search warrants bring to light that
one engineer hal velvet carpets on the'hoors
of his home in this city BETTING the home
of millionaire. Arm loads of cigars were,
taken from the cellar of another, while at
the house of third party lace curtains val
ued at $1,000 were found.
Outsiders even are expected to be lmpli-
Gated before the affair is through with and
the agent at Thatcher, together with his
wife, who acted as night operator, were
placed in custody, presumably as receivers
of some the stolen goods. Every hour
brings to light new developments in the
way of finding goods, and it will be mat
ter of surprise if many more are not impli-
Gated as the matter proceeds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
From n washington Stand POINT.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 28.-TheIe
IS a diversity of opinion among senators az
10 the exact standing Of senator-elect Mar
tin, of Kansas The fact that every vote in
the senate will be contested by democrats
in furtherance of their determination, if pos
,ibe 10 organize the next senate, gives the
case of Judge Martin immediate import
ance. The question is now beng asked,
will the senate recognize the certificate is
sued by the governor of the state u which
two legislatures are contesting for recogni-
lion and both claiming 10 have been legally
organized and on this point even mem bers
of the elections committee fail to interpret
precedents alike. One prominent member
of the committee says the presentation Of the
certificate will DO taken as prlma facie evil
lence of the legality of the election, while
another says the senate must take cogni-
lance of the dual legislature, which is suili-
cient to put the title OF man holding certii-
cato under q cloud, aud will cause the SEN
ate to refrain from swearing him in until the
cloud is lifted. Under this view of the case,
which it is believed is held by the majority
Of the committee, the credentials of Mr..
Martin will be sent TO the committee on cleo
lions, and will remain there until the mooted
question is disposed of.
Meantime Mr.. Perkins will hold his scat.
From all accounts Mr.. Perkins is not dis
posed to forego his teat without struggle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
PARTICULARS.
Everything Done DeoentIy and
In Order.
When a Nation Mourns a Private Funeral
is Impossible-Thousand Attended 1t
"A Double Line OF CRrriagOS--
Floral Decorations.

Mr.. Blaine could not have private funer.
al. Every effort was made to comply with
his own understood wishes and with the OK
pressed desires of his family In this regard,
but tho surging wave of public interest swept
over tho barriers imposed and made his pri-
yatO funeral one OF the most impressive Of
public demonstrations in honor of the dead.
Tho most eminent men OF the nation stood
around his bier All business IN tho nations
capital was suspended during tho period
when the funeral services were IN progress.
The presence of the president and cabinet
and supreme judges and high officials OF con-
gress and diplomatic corps was not more
significant than the homage Of waiting
crowds, who in respectful silence, lined tho
streets through which the funeral cortego
passed, The parlor on tho second floor,
where the body lay In its cedar casket, closely
sealed, was fairly embowered with floral
tributes.
The casket itself rested on a huge bod Of
roses, violets, palm leaves and ferns, sent by
Mrs. Emmons Blaine, about nine feet long
by four wide, tho flowers artistically giving
the combination of colors and designs OF an
oriental rug. There was large ship of
state sent by tho Knights of Reciprocity.
Upon the coffin was wreath of orchids and
roses from President Harrison, wreath of
white roses and violets from Mrs. Zach
Chandler, simple wreath of ylolets tied
with ribbons from James G. Blaine, Jr.
Among others who sent flowers were: MRS.
Emmons Blame, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and
General Alger.
A oonoo,reo ~ sayaroI thouaond nannla
occupied Lafayette square, facing the Blame
residence, and the doors and windows
OF the houses adjoining were thronged
with spectators and the double line of car
riages, $50 or more in number extended in
double line far along Pennsylvania avenue,
in front of the treasury and the war, state
and navy department building.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
HarrIson Holds tho Key.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 3.-Presk
dent Harrison seems to hold tho key to the
solution of the Hawaiian difficulty. His at
titude on the question of annexation is a
matter of speculation among the leading
men of both parties.
From high a thority it is learned that
the president is strongly inclined to send to
congress treaty which, when ratified, will
amount to a positive protec,orate over the
islands. He favcrs annexation only as
last resort, but is strongly disposed, from
the information at hand, to give ample pro-
lection to Am rican interests on tho islands,
if need be, by Rnnsxing them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Now Proposed Government for ireland.

Now Proposed Government for ireland.
LONDON, January 3l.--A synopsis Of the
uew Irish homo rule TO DO introduced at the
opening of parliament is given out. Tho
bill declares there shall be established in
Ireland legislature consisting OF tho queen
and an irish legismt vo body. The power to
enact laws IS retained 10y tho imperial par
Lament. The queen retIlns the Same pre-.
negatives with respect TO RummOninQ, pro-
rogating and dIsSolylng tho Irish body as tho
queen has with respect to tho imperial par
lament. The executive government OF Ire
land is 10 continued vested IL her majesty
and TO DO carried on 10y The lord lieutenant
in behalf OF her majesty, with the aid OF
such officers and suc'' council Hs hor majesty
may from time TO time 600 flt. Tho lord
lieutenant shall give or withhold consent OF
her majesty to the bills passed by tho Irish
body. Two distinct houses are constituted.
The upper house shall include lob members,
70 elective and 70 peerHge members Ireland
will be divided into electoral dl,tricts, each
oloctor TO be the owner or occupier OF Some
land, within the district, Of certain value.
The second body consists OF POI members
chosen by, existing constituencies, two by
e"ch.
The annual contribution OF Irolqnd on &C
count OF the national debt ID considerably
reduced from the bill OF 1886. The Irish leg
islaure is TO impose MI taxes, etc, to meet ad-
Vances towards the Irish government, but
not without first receiving an action from
her majesty of such bill or address inpos-
ing said taxes,
An entirely new clause gives the crown tho
right to veto all bills on Irish 10 ,islation-
and give Irish representative peef5 the RICH,
to cit In tho house of lords at Westmint
ster and vote on all imperial questions
Controversies regarding constitutional ques.
tions will be referred TO n judicial commit
tee of a privy council for decision. Tho
other provisions are similar 10 tho bill OF
1886
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09

OLYMPIA, WASH, January 3l.-A message
was sent to President Harrison and Secre-
tary of State Foster by the managers of the
Turner campaign, calling attention to the
disgraceful and unusual spectacle of a diplo-
matte representative of the government act
ing as n manager in senatorial contest,
and citing Frederick Grant, the appointed
structons to hurry to his post at Bolivia.
The message closes: "You are looked upon
as a model chief executive and have 1T in
your power to stop such scandalous pro-
ceedings. Will you do it and save the re-
publican party of this state from total dis
ruptionp
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Prnsident,s Proclamation.

The president has issued the following
proclamation;
Executive Mansion, Washington, D. c., Janu-
airy q, 1893
It is my painful duty to announce to the
people of the United States the death of
James Gillespie Blaine, which occurred in
this city to-day at II o'clock. For a full
generation, this eminent citizen has occu-
pied conspicuous and influential position
in the nation. His devotion to public in
terests, his marked ability and his exalted
patriotism have won for him the gratitude
and affection of his countrymen and the adj
mlration of the world. In the varied pur-
suits of legislation, diplomacy and litera-
ture, his genus has added new luster to
American citizenship. AS a suitable express
sion of the national appreciation of his
great public service and OF the general sorrow
caused by his death, direct that on the day
of his funeral all the departments of the ex-
ecutive branch of the government at WASH
ington be closed and that on all public build
ings throughout the United States the ma
tional flag shall be displayed at half staff,
and that for period of thirty days the de-
partment of state be draped inmourning.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
By the president
JOHN w. FOSTER,
Secretary of State.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Tha Gnvnrnor wan Apnoint.

TOPEKA, February 2.-Govemor LewellinH
has by letter requested the resign alton of the
Atchison police commissioners who have. at
the request of the city administration, had
charge Of the police department since Gov
ernor Humphrey removed them. 1t is un-
derstood that the governor will appoint the
following gentlemen when the designations
of the present commissioners are received:
DIR. w. w. Cochrane dem. to be chairman
and Patrick Laughan and j. G. Thayer,
populists.
The governor will also request tho new
commissioners to appoint DR.. H. B. Hone,
a brother-in-law to General James B. Wea-
yer, police judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Take a Hand at Unseating.

The republican house committee on cleo
tions reported the result of their investiga-
ton into the two contests from Atchison and
Linn counties. In both they found much
evidence of illegal votes, but did not act
found from the poll lists and returns brought
to Topeka by the county clerks that both
Nichols, of Atchison, and Clark, of Linn,
we're elected on the face of the returns.
They we're so declared and given their seats.
The seating of the two republicans makes
sixty-hve republicans and one independent
republican, and leaves the populists with
only fifty-six legal members, as claimed and
adjudged by the republican house.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
By the president
JOHN w. FOSTER,
Secretary of State.
A Newspapers Battle with Death.

New York, January 3O.-The New York
Recorder some time ago offered 81 900 for
cure for consumption. In to-day's issue it
announces its confidence that such cure
has been discovered. DR.. W. R. Amick, the
author of the cure has been conducting
twelve tests of his treatment under the aus.
pices of The Recorder. The reported results
thus far have been remarkable. The Re-
corder to-day announces that the complete
treatment with medicines sufficient for ten
days preliminary trial will be furnished free
troubles throughout the United States who
writes to the Amick Chemical Co., 1866 W.
9TH street, Cincinnati. The offer is made, the
Recorder says, in order to obtain evidence
corroborating its own test cases and the an
nouncement is creating greater furore than
the publication of Koch's alleged cure.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09

TOPEKA, January 31.--The accounts of the
state treasurer's Office, which were closed
early in January, ready 10 be transferred to
Mr.. Biddle, had to be reopened on account Of
the pressure of business, and it will probably
be February l before the iuvolcrs can be
checked up and transferred to Treasurer
Bid lie.
The receipts of the Office have averaged
S20O.0O0 day for two weeks, on account of
the annual settlement of county treasurers,
which are made at this tune.
Treasurer Slower has been excluded from
meetings of the executive council, of which
no is member by virtue OF his office, since
the new state officers have taken thfir offices.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
What Is Being Done.

TOPEKA, January Ex-senator Morgan has
bill in the senate providing for the repeal
of the delinquent road tax law.
Senator Jumper introduced bill, by re-
quest providing for a board of railway su-
pervisors to take the place of the state board
Of railroad commissioners. Five districts
are formed ard the five members of the new
board are to be elected by the vote of the
people.
Senator Shearer has introduced q bill CIV
ing the right of trial by jury if a foreclosure
appraisement is too low.
One of Senator Browns bills provides for
r reduction of the interest on tax sales from
2per cent. per month to 10 per cent. per
year.
Senator Thacher has bill in the senate
to allow the regents of the state university
to use the Spooner legacy for the purpose of
building library building.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
To Prevent a Record.

TOPEKA, January 31.--The senate commit.
tee on rules, which was instructed to prepare
q rule stating what resolutions, If any, should
appear in the journal, made its report. 1t
was to tho effect that only the title OF reso-
luton should appear in the journal until it
was adopted and then it should appear in
full, with the provision, however, that any
resolution could be ordered spread on the
journal by vote of the senate.
This rule, that was to absolutely prevent
the minority from getting any resolution on
lhe record that was not adopted by the ma
jority, was discussed at length, but was not
disposed of at the time.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Further DEVELOPMENTS,

LA JuNTA, Col, January 31.-Develop-
ments show that the thievingwas moro wide
spread than was at first supposed. All sorts
of fences we're established. Ranch houses
are said to have been filed with goods, and
the small way stations have been syste mstic-
ally used to unload carpets, draperies,
cigars. wines, etc. At many of these places
it is claimed that station agents and operators
have been IN with the steal. Many of the
implicated trainnen have taken warning
and are leavinS their runs. The amount of
the steallngs will probably exceed the esti-
mate of $4,000, at first reported.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
In session. But Doing Nothing.

The situation in the Kansas house of rep
resentatiyes is unchanged and the business
of that branch of the Legislature is at stand
still. The two houses go IN session regularly
but do nothing. The republicans are await
ing an opportunity to get the controversy
before the supreme court, as the only way
in which an adjustment of the difficulties
can be brought about, but the populists seem
to fear decision and avoid giving an oppor.
tunity of getting into the court.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Reductions In Federal Salaries.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 31.-In the
legislative and judicial appropriation bill,
the CONDENSATION of members of congress is
increased by $4,000, owing to the larger
number of members Of the next house. The
salary of one assistant secretary of state is
reduced from $500 to $500 and of chief
cler..; from So, $50 to So, 500. The Utah COM
mission is abolished. as are also the offices
of territorial inspectors of mines. The sal
airy IF commissioner of railroads is cut to
$1,000 and of the solicitor of the treasury to
$4,000. Other reductions are also proposed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Funeral at the Church.

WASHINGTON, D. G., January 31.-A public
funeral was suggested, but the wishes of the
family prevailed and the ceremonies we're Of
private nature. They wero held at the
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, where
Mr.. Blaine WIS pew holder, on Monday
funeral of Mrs. Harrison and her father,
conducted the services. The remains were
laid to rest in the beautiful Oak Hill ccme-
terry, in Georgetown, which now forms part
of Washington city, by the side of his favor
tie son, Walker Blaine, and his daughter,
Mrs, CoppinRer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
sunday onenInr Not Probable.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 1.-THE
world's fair committee held session con-
siderinR the Sunday closing proposition.
After an hours discussion no conclusion was
reached and an adjournment was taken for
one week. when the question will be def
tee were present and the prevailing senti-
ment was against opening the fair on Sum-
l..
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Hurrying to Knnnkn Land.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 3l.-It will
take at least ten days for one of our naval
vessels TO join the Boston at Honolulu. 1t
is probable that the new coast defense vessel,
Monterey, will be sent This vessel is COM
pleted with tho exception of having her tur-
ret armor in place, and it is likely that she
will heU sail at once from San Francisco to
support the Boston. The interior lining Of
iron, to which the armor is rivited, has been
placed in her turrets and her stores are all
on board.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
An Amendment Recommended.

TOPEKA, January 30.-A resolution was
adopted in the populist house providing fol
the submission of an amendment to the con-
stitution of the state which shall provide for
the settlement of all election contests in the
district or county in which such election was
provide.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09

The announcement of the death of Jane.
q. Blaine was made In the Kansas house oil
representatives within ten minutes after he
died. Appropriate action was had immedi.
ately BY both branches of that body,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-02-09
Marships Ordered to Sea.

San FRANc1sco, CAL, January 31.-The
flagship Mohican and the warship Ranger,
now at Mare Island, have been ordered to
sea Immediately. The Mohican will 90 di-
rect to Honolulu. The Ranger will proceed
to San Francisco and await further orders.
The Mohican has sailed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-23
Paving Servants, Wages.

Ialways pay servants their wages prompt
ly, never making it necessary for them to
ask me for money, and pay them cheer
fully, making them feel that l do not
grudge them their earnings. When en-
ploying new servant, l fix her wages at a
certain price per week, because that estab-
fishes the necessary length of time of notice
of change that each of us shall require.
Should servant choose to leave suddenly
without notice, she would forfeit her pay
for the unserved time and should dis
charge her without notice should pay her
unserved week to her. then inquire how
frequently she would like her wages, and
have found that usually they prefer month
ly payments, but pay as they desire. Then
keep each ones account in little book
which / show at each payment, so that
there is never any confusion as to the
amount due or the time of the last pay
ment.
When away from home, il leave my
house in their care, pay full wages, be-
cause responsible care deserves payment as
well as manual labor If close my house
but wish to retain their services for future
reopening, make Il definite bargain with
them to that effect. 1t seems very easy to
make promise to do what is right" by
another, but the idea what is right often
varies widely between the standpoint Of
mistress and maid, and clear understand
ing ON both sides is the only correct way to
plan. The business of payments between
housekeeper and servants should be we'll
understood. am convinced that irregular
and long delayed payments Of wages are
among the most frequent Of the causes Of
dissatisfaction and can be most easily pre-
vented by the housekeeper.-E Howe in
Ladies' Home Journal
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-23

The following is a ''true story" that
actually happened: A man from the new
house near by came in at the alley gate
and to the kitchen where mother was
working for the comfort of her family.
He asked for a bucket. The men work
ing on the brick wall were thirsty, and
he would take them drink. The bucket
was brought. The lady, remarking on
the discomfort of working in the hot sun
that midsummer day, offered to fill the
bucket at her well. The water was sc
cool men from offices and stores near by
often came or sent for water from that
well.
Reaching out for the bucket, the man
declined the water, saying in friendly
tone that the men would like beer better
than water-he only wanted bucket to
carry it in. Steadily the bucket was
held back as the lady said, VI am sorry.
/ cannct loan bucket of mine for beer.
Why, dare not. have three boys, and
what would they think if / let beer be
carried in anything from my kitchen. ]
am sorry you wanted it for that. Should
my boys drink liquor when they are
grown. they must not say they ever saw
beer in anything belonging to their
mother--not with her consent. Good
day." Good day" Worlds White
Ribbon,