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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
No Definite Action.

The two branches of the Kansas house of
representatives met at o'clock Monday
afternoon and began business in a way
that indicated that there was an honest
desire to get together. Committees were
appointed by both houses to talk over
the matter and agree upon a plan for
settling the trouble but the joint COM
mittee was still out at midnight and there Is
but little hope that they will be able to pre-
sent report satisfactory to both sides. The
republicans refuse to surrender their organ
ization. The populist proposition, as agreed
upon in caucus and submitted to the confer
ence committee, is that all the contests IN
the house shall be submitted to n special tri-
bunal OF three, consisting OF Chief Justice
Horton, Judge c. G. Foster and Associate
Justice Allen, the latter populist.
The republicans held that the house
of representatives, according to law,
is the sole judge of the qualifications of
its members, and that, therefore, all the
election contests should be disposed OF IN
that body
Seaton, of Atchison, suggested that the
two houses take a recess and go into an iu-
formal committee of the whole, with one
chairman, satisfactory to both Sides over
the whole body, to discuss the trouble over
organization. The suggestion met with the
approval of both sides, and each house took
a recess for one hour. Representative War
ner, of Cherokee, (republican,) called the
meeting to order and moved that A. n.
Wilmington of Lincoln county, (populist, }
be chairman of the JOINT caucus, which was
unanimously agreed to.
Walters, of Cherokee, moved that con.
ference committee of three, to be selected
by each side of the house, be appointed to
present basis of agreement. The commit
tee was appointed us follows;
Cobun of Pratt, Campbell of Stafford,
Ryan of Crawford on the part of the pop
uli5ts Warner of Cherokee, Troutman of
Shawnee and Seaton of Atchison, on tho
part of the republicans.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
Phillipsburg Herald
PHILLIPsBURa, KANSAS.

The supreme court of Massachusetts IL to
DO asked to determine whether or not per.
son has q constitutional right to resort to
place for the purpose OF smoking opium.
Five men were convicted OF resortinR to q
Harrison avenue opium JOINT and smoking
there. Their counsel will take the case to
the highest court.
Chairman Peel is somewhat gloomy over
tho prospect OF getting any of the treaties
ratified for the opening OF the lands in the
Indian and Oklahoma territories, excepting
that of the Cherokee strip. The committee
is being urged very strongly to Immediately
take up the other bills which concern 4,0OO-
900 acres of land south Of the original Okla
homa.
The cold throughout Europe continues to
be intense. The poor are suffering keenly
and many have frozen TO death. In Berlin
alone more than 100000 non are out OF en-
ployment.
The remains of General Butler, after a
brief service at the house, were taken to the
depot to DO conveyed TO Lowell, Mass. AT
the direction of tho president, members OF
the G. A. r., department of the Potomac,
who were employed 10y the government, were
relieved from service to accompany the re-
mains to the depot.
Senator Rodgers, populist, of Washington
county, says that the populists were now 90
ing TO SEQ who were elected members of the
house, and when that WAS done the populists
would yield if in the minority. However,
| am not member of that body, but the
contests will be commenced at once in my
opinion. Then we will know who is entitled
~ the organization OF the house"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
LEWELLING'S POSITION.
Stated In Plain Language and
Emphasis.
Ho Decides That PopuliSts Elected Ma.
jority of tho Houso-"To Resist Usur-
patton by Criminal Methods
is Not Usurpation."

TOPEKA, January 1S.-The governor has
given out this explanation Of his position;
Speaking for myself, | say tho peoples
party of this state honestly elected a major
ty Of both branches of tho legislature. |
believe that constitutional and statutory
provisions we're not only disregarded but
Intentionally violated by those who had it in
their power under form Of law TO rob tho
people of their rights as expressed at the
ballot box. / understand that it requires
something more than mere certificate Of
election to give any man the right to an
Office. When officers who for the time being
administer tho government use its forms
and powers to nulify the will of the people
and deprive them of their rights, the people
may adopt such necessary proceeding as
will secure to them their rights. Revolution
exists Just as certainly whore men in office
use the power and machinery of tho law to
break down or destroy constitutional rights
ms it docs by the taking up ct arms to overturn
mn established government. torcible revo-
luton is no more wicked or hateful to the
people than Is that brought about by illegal
and criminal usurpation. 10 resist usurpa-
tons by criminal methods is not usurpation.
Whatever revolution or revolutionary meas
ure exists in Kansas today was begun and
inauguratod by men in official places to sub
vert the will of the people, have never ad-
vised and do not advise aggressive meas
ures on the part of the representatives of the
peoples party but do believe that the poo
pie should resist with all their moral and
legal force any assaults made upon their
rights in whatever form such assaults come"
Governor I,eweling when asked if he
thought the acts of the populists house would
be legal, SAID that was a question for the
courts TO decide.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
The exhenses of the supreme court
are about 100000 year.

The exhenses Of the supreme court
are about $4,000 year.
State Bank Commissioner Charles +.
johnson issued call for statement Of
the condition Of the banks of Kansas at
the close OF business January 3, 1898.
In Shawnee county bonds there are
invested $277,96S OF the permanent
school fund, $500 of the Normal school
fund.- $4,000 of the state university
fund, and 81, 900 of the Stormont library
fund.
Auditor Hovey issued warrants to the
treasurers of number of counties for
the maintenance of destitute insane
during the last quarter Of 1892.
Leavenworth county was paid 81
1880.
The presidential electors OF Kansas
met at the Office of the attorney general
to select delegate to the electoral col
lege. Walter N. Allen was elected
chairman and Noah Allen secretary.
The electors drew vouchers for per diem
and mileage ranging from $13 to $74.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
To Invcstigate tho records.

Topeka, January Ex-senator Sterne, re.
publican from Shawnee county, offered the
following resolution:
"Resolved, That the president Of the sem
ate be directed to appoint committee OF
five senators, not more than three of whom
shall belong to any one party, to examine
the records in the Office of the secretary of
state, for the purpose of determining whether
the election returns of 1890 or 1892, filed in
said office, wero In any manner changed or
mutilated after reaching that Office, or a
false result declared. Said committee ia
directed to obtain certified copies of the
election returns for said years of 1890 and
1892 from the county clerks offices of the
state, for the purpose of making compari-
sons with the returns on file. The com.
mittee is also authorized to take the sworn
testimony of witnesses and is empowered to
compel the attendance Of witnesses"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
Two stnte Printers Perhnns.

Both populists and republicans of the
Kansas house of representatives gathered in
partisan groups carly and at O'Clock on
Monday the populist legislators went into
caucus to nominate candidate for state
printer. Neither did the impression prevail
that any compromise would be reached. The
knowing ones predict two state printers as a
result of the election. The populist
leaders seemed satisfied with the situation
and commended that the senate having Off
sialiy recognized the populist house, the re-
publican senators were bound to act With
that body in the printers election.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
Will Then Have a Majority,

TOPEKA, January 19.-It seems to have
been agreed among the majority of the sem
ate that five senators will be unseated before
the election of United States senator. This
will secure majority on joint ballot of
populist members.
The five senators are Scott of Allen, Car
penter of Neosho, Metcalf of Anderson,
Danner of Harvey, and Thacherof Douglas
1t is also rumored that the populsts would
remove Lucien Baker and Milton Brown,
charging them with contempt in having pre-
tended to be president pro tenn and secre-
tary of the Joint session of the legislature
when the two houses met to elect u printer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26

WASHINGTON, D. G., January leland
Commissioner Stone has decided the well
known case of McMichael vs.. Murphy which
concerns quarter section adjoining Oklaho-
ma City and it is estimated to be worth $780,
90. The case was decided in favor of Muir
ply, who is territorial treasurer of Oklahoma.
Murphy had purchased a 'sooner's" right
to the land and the ruling establish a prec-
edent that an innocent purchaser of a
''sooner's" right is protected by the land de-
partment. This Is the first case touching
this point that has been passed upon by the
commissioner, and its importance is well
understood.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26

BRUSSELS, January 2O.-Two hundred and
fifty hungry and poorly clad working men
marched to this city from Client, which is
thirty-one miles away. Hundreds of idle
workingmen of Brussels met them, and to-
gether their procession through the city
streets was accompanied by singing revolu-
tionary songs.
They first halted at the ministry of public
works and sent in a committee which was
dismissed with the promise to expedite the
work in that department. The crowd then
went to the chamber of deputies, where Q
committee was permitted to present petr
ton for employment
They declared that theiA families we're
starving. The weather is extremely cold.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
Respeot for an Ex-President.

At special meeting of the cabinet, an ex,
ecutive order signed by the president, was
issued: 1t orders the federal buildings, to
be draped in mourning for thirty days, in
honor of eS-President Hayes.
Public business will be suspended on the
day of the funeral. Suitable military and
naval honors will be rendered on that day.
Secretary Rusk, Noble and Postmaster
General Wanamaker will proceed to Ere
mont as representatives of the president.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
Royal Baking Powder.
THE GOVERNMENT TESTS
ESTABLISH ITS ABSOLUTE SUPERIORITY

data from tie latest 06al u Government Report on Baking
Powasys DEPARTMENT Of Agriculture Bulletin 80 Page 599)
Royal is placed first of the cream of tartar
powders, actual strength, 1906 cubic inches of
1eavening gas per ounce of powder,
Every other powder tested exhibited much
lower strength than the Royal, the average
being 80 per cent. less.
Every other powder likewise showed the
presence of alum or sulphuric acid
The claim that this report shows any other powder SUI
peror strength purity has been denounced fasehood
by the Government officers who made the tests.
Avoid all baking powders sold with gift
or prize, or at a lower price than the Royal,
as they invariably contain alum, lime or sui
phrric acid and render the food unwhOlesome.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26

Jerry Simpson has gone to Washington.
He was notified last week in letter from
Mrs. Simpson that she was sick, and later he
received a telegram, announcing that she
was worse, in response to Ahich he left for
Washington.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
PETER and Osborne Planning.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January Ex-senator
PETER and Ex-Governor Osborn have been
consulting over the troubles IN the Kansas
legislature. The outcome is that Governor
Osborn has gone to Topeka. heraldedS by a
dispatch from Senator PETER to Governor
Lewelling. advising consideration of plan
Osborn will unfold to him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26

BLOOMINGTON, January "A fierce blizzard
descended upon this location Sunday night
At daylight the mercury was "A degrees be-
low zero, with a strong wind from the north.
The suffering among the poor and those ex-
posed to the winds are very great. There is
much danger of coal famine in central
Illinois should the cold weather continue.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26
Ren Rich CrImInally Prosecuted.

TOPEKA, January 20.-Ben Rich, chief
clerk of the populist house, will be prose-
cuted in the district court of Shawnee coun-
ty for forgery and mutilation of the Off
cial roll of the secretary of state on the day
of the organization of the legislature.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-26

ALBANY, N. Y, January 19.--Both housel
5alloted separately for United States senator.
in each, Edward Murphy, Jr., received a
mariority and was formally elected in joint
session.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-06
The Last of His Race.

Important officials sometimes forget that
there are persons who can afford to disre-
gard their importance. A purse proud old
nobleman was travelling through the rural
districts of Sweden. One day he stopped
his carriage at country tavern and called
out in an imperious tone:
Horses, landlord Horses at once!"
II am very much panied to inform you
that you will have to wait over an hour be
fore fresh horses can be brought up" re-
piled the landlord calmly.
Howl" violently exclaimed the noble
man. This to mel My man, demand
horses Immediately"
Then observing the fresh, sleek looking
ones which were being led up to another
carriage, he continued;
For whom are those horses?n
They were ordered for this gentleman"
replied the landlord pointing toa tall, slim
individual few PAGES distant
81 say, my man" called out the noble
man, will you let me have those horses if
pay you liberal bonusY"
No" answered the slim man. 81 intend
to use them myself"
Perhaps you are not aware who amp
roared the now thoroughly agitated and
irate nobleman. II am, sir, Field Marshal
Baron George Spare, the last and only one
of my race"
II am very glad to hear that" said the
slim man, stepping into his carriage. ut
would be terrible thing to think that
there might be more of you coming. | am
inclined to think that your race will be a
foot race"
The slim man was the king of Sweden
Youths Companion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-06
Position During Sleep.

Almost every one has a favorite position
during sleep, and no end of theories and be-
lefs is INDUCED in on the subject of the
proper position, location and general condi-
ton for that sleep that knits up the raw
eled sleeve of care" Many physicians argue
that one should cultivate the habit of sleep
ing on the right side, especially if one has
INDUCED in full meal late in the evening.
The food makes its exit from the stomach
on the right side, and it is for this reason
claimed that the position is more favorable
to digestion without effort. This is impor-
tant, as all of the faculties and functions
should have certain amount of rest, and
in no way is this as easily attainable as
during the hours of sleep.
Other authorities say that one should al
ways lie on the back, but there are excel
lent reasons why this is not wise. The
weight of the stomach and it's contents
rests upon the spine, which often affects the
nerves. Some severe cases of insomnia have
been cured by the habit of sleeping on the
face. This is easy to do and is the most
comfortable position if one dispenses with
the pillow. One young man, who had ex-
hausted all the skill of the doctors, fell
into the habit of lying on his face, with his
right arm under his head, which was turned
slightly to one side. By this change natu-
raj rest soon came to him, and he entirely
recovered. Whatever position one may
choose to take, a little practice will make it
comfortable, and the experiment is well
worth trying. York Ledger.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-06
Big and Little Postage Stamps.

The largest postage stamp ever issued
measured inches by 2-the size of the old
United States 5 cent stamp, restricted to
packages of newspapers and periodicals
posted in bulk and never intended for let
ters The penny Madagascar stamp sec
ond in regard to size, 3 inches by III inches,
was used to prepay postage on letters post
ed at the British consulate at Antananarivo,
where there was no other postoffice ~ 1886.
The private postage stamp of Robinson g.
Co. s express, with its figure of "A bear, is 234
by II inches. The stamp entitled Cali
fornia penny postage from the postoflice,
care Of Penny Post Co." for 1885 is in size
~ by III inches. The quarter schilling
stamp OF Mecklenburg-Sch which
was issued in 1856 is the smallest ever issued
less than one-fourth the size of the current
penny English stamp-and it would take
about 80 of them to cover the surface of the
largest issued by the United States.-Col-
lectOr
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-06
ORIGIN OF THE DOLLAR MARK.
Half a Dozen Theories, Each Having a
Reason Behind 1t.

Not less than a score Of theories
have been advanced as to the origin Of
the dollar mark ($). OF these the St.
Louis Republic believes the following
to be the most plausible
Flrst-That it is a combination of
the az. S, the initials Of the United
States
Second-That it is modification of
the figure 8, the dollar being formerly
called "a piece of eight"
Third-That it is derived from a
representation Of the Pillars of Hercules,
consisting of two needle-like towers or
pillars connected with a scroll. The
old Spanish coins marked with the
pillar device were frequently referred
to as "plllar dollars
Fourth-That it is combination of
"H. S." the ancient Roman mark Of
money unit.
Fifth-'Ihat it is a combination OF I.
and S., from peso dHyO, signifying
"hard dollar In Spanish accounts
peso is contracted by writing the S.
over the p, and placing it after the sum.
The editor of the London Whitehall
Revie7V, very able writer, in giving
his opinion of reason No. 8, as given
above, says The American symbol for
dollars is taken from the Spanish dol
lar, and the origin OF the sign, of course,
must be looked for in associations of
Spanish coins. On the reverse side
of the Spanish dollar is representation
of the pillars of Hercules, and around
each pillar is a scroll with the inscrip
ton, Pins ultra. This device in
course of time has degenerated into
the sign which at present stands for
American as we'll as Spanish dollars
s. The scroll around the pillars
represents the two serpents sent by
Juno to destroy Hercules in bis CRADLE
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-06
"LOVE AMONG RUINS"
A Great Picture Destroyed BY an Igno-
rant Workman.

The news that Mr.. Burne- Jones
well,known picture, Glove Among
Ruins" has been completely destroyed
past all hope of reparation will seem to
many people to whom English art is
dear little short of national calamity.
The picture was intrusted by Mr. Burne-
Jones to a well-known firm of art pub
fishers, at their urgent request, for the
reproduction by process, and not only
did the publishers know that the picture
was a water color, but Mr., Burne Zones
had even taken the precauton to affiX
a label on the back of the work stating
its medium, and that any moisture
would be injurious thereto. In spite
of this the picture was apparently con-
fided to some ignorant employe, who
covered the whole surface with pre-
paration of white of egg. The result is
the destruction of all the final touches
and finished tones. The faces and
hands are smeared and blurred, and in
fact, one of the records of the life of
one of the greatest painters of this or
any century is practically wiped off the
roll Of fame. When one remembers
the crowds that collected before "Loye
Among Ruins" on each occasion of its
being exhibited to the public, one gets
some faint inkling Of the Indignation
and dismay which the news of its de
struction, through carelessness, has
spread broadcast among all lovers Of
art.-NelV York Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-06
WILL NEVER FIGHT AGAIN.
John L. Sullivan Is Too Much Of a
Wreck to Enter the Ring.

A few days ago a statement was pub
lished in the newspapers to the effect
that if Mitchell defeated Corbett Sui
Ivan would challenge Mitchell. Quite
a number of people have treated this
statement seriously, and really believed
in its truthfulness, writes Pringle in the
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Nothing could be more foolish than
to expect John l.. Sullivan to appear
in the ring again against a champion,
or anybody else for that matter Why,
Sullivan was wreck when he met
Corbett. If it was difficult for him to
train then, it will be twenty times worse
now. Sullivan has no such notion; he
does not intend to fight either Corbett
or Mitchell any more, simply because
he cannot possibly get into condition
TO do so.
1t is quite true that some doctors
have stated that six months good
training would fix John l.. up again.
Nonsense. 1t is a remarkable fact that
the very worst judges OF athletes are
physicians, as a rule. Their ideas as
to what an athlete can do in comparison
with another are of the most mislead
ing kind and, as far as training mar
is concerned, any old trainer or athlete
will tell you that physicians are fail
ures. We all know how many absurd
things the doctors said about Sullivan
before he fought Corbett, and how it
became the fashion for a time to have
every boxer of prominence get a doc
tors certificate, showing that he, the
boxer, could do this or that. These
certificates were useless. No matter
what the doctors may say, Sullivan is
gone as far as fighting is concerned.
Others as strong as he was have gone
in the same way before HIM