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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh.. Hall s
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires n
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving the patient
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address, f. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo
E5Y Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills, Poe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
ONE OF MIR. sTEGE's MILLIONS.

founder Of the farm, Richard Siege for
whom the station on the Southern Pa
cifc Railroad near where the ranch Is
was named, says it is as big bonanza
as a gold mine.
He started few months ago with
1000 California frogs, and now estl-
mates that he has at least 100000
They are so thick that they jump about
like grasshoppers when they are dis
turbed, and fairly flecked the tops of the
Gala lilies and nodules of mud in the
pond where they are placed
Mr., Siege had considerable difficulty
at first in keeping his frogs after he had
them, but he has overcome that, and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
EDUCATIONAL AssO.-
CITATION MEETING, DENVER,
JULY 9TH TO 18TH, 1909.

The National Educational Association villa
hold its annual meeting in Denver, July staa
TO 18th, 1885, This promises to he tho larW-
est meeting ever held in the history OF thO
association. The railroads throughout tko
United States and Canada have made an
open rate of one fare plus two dollars fox
the round trip, Tickets are limited TO Sep-
TENDER lst thus enabling teachers and OLh-
ers taking advantage of the low EateS
to spend the summer in Colorado.
No section of tho country offers 10 many
advantages for summers outing as does
the Rocky Mountain region. The clilnats ia
all that can be desired, the hunting and Rsh-
ing unequallod and the scenery suEpaSoeG
that of any other locality on this continents
In grandeur and beauty. The Colorado rail-
roads will make very low excursion rates %
enable the visiting teachers to journey Tn
the many health and pleasure resorts at a.
minimum expense. Some of the lnes, no.
tably tho Denver Il Rio Grande II. r.. haVa
issued handsome pamphlets descriptive %
the Colorado scenery. These books can bS
obtained by addressing General PasaengcR
Agent, Denver d Rio Grand. r. r., DqnVenS
Colo,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

The chief function Of the kidneys is to sepa.
rate from the blood In its passage through
them, of certain impurities and watery par.
tiCes which make their final exit through the
bladder. The retention of these, in conso
quence of inactivity OF the kidneys, is produo,
tive of Brights disease, dropsy, diabetes
albuminuria and other maladies with fatal
tendency Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, u
highly sanctioned diuretic and blood depurent
lmpels tho kidneys when inactive to renew
their sitting function and strain from the vital
current impurities which infest II and threaten
their own existence as organs OF the body
Catarrh Of the bladder, gravel and retention OF
the urine are also maladies arrested or averted
by this benign promoterNnd restorative Of or
ganio action, Malaria, rheumatism, constipa
Bitters which is also speedily beneficial 10 the
weak and nervous,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
FROGS BETTER THAN GOLD.

A California Rancher Has Million,
and Proposes to Supply the Market.
One Of the queerest ranches that has
ever been heard Of has lately been es.
tablished few rods from Stege's sta
ton, Contra Costa County, and IN the
last few days it has attracted n great
deal of attention. 1t is Il frog farm, and
bids fair to be one Of the biggest pay
ing enterprises in the country. The
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

now his pond is safe prison, being
surrounded by n board fence topped
with sheet iron and tin. 10 an inter-
viewer he said:
"Shall make any money? Well
count that 1t is the best business In
California to-day. 1t is better than
owning South African gold mine. In
summer good fat frogs never go below
$3.50 a Dozen and in winter the ruling
price is from 81 to So"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

This by the black-haired assistant IN
the corner.)
"Only you must remember that some
Of the cities, like New York, Brooklyn
and Philadelphia, will not allow any
but their own people to teach In the
schools, In that way some Of the good
teachers are left in the country" (rhis
by the board member; and his remarks
seemed to end the talk,)-New York
School Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
Nothing Extraordinary.

She-The newspapers say that wo-
men of the poorer classes in London 60
barefooted. I think that's dreadful.
He-That's nothing. They are used
to it--they were born that way.-New
York World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
Matilda
McGinnIs 49, Alexan

Matilda McGinnis - Alexander
O'Rorke, you are a faithless wretch.
Yesterday you swore you loved me,
To-day l thwart you in your attemptto
enter candy store with that female
and cent, will proclaim your per-
fidy to the whole world.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

Satiated. - First Boy. Did yeh have plen.
ty of nice things to eat at that partyp Sec
ond Boy: Did we? We had such loads of
everything that wen Mrs. Goodsoul gave
me some iced cake to take TO my mother, |
didn't even lick it going home.--Street d
Smiths Good News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

"Haveyouever loved another, Tom?"
said Miss Gush to her intended. Ger.
tainly," replied he. "Do you wish
written testimonials from my previous
sweethearts~ -Harper's Bazaar.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

In other sports the first question
asked after the game is usually:
"What's the scorer In football the
first question is: "How many were
there killed"-Boston Globe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
Tint confident Air.

"He doesn't behaveas if he belonged
to the best society,"" said one young wo-
man. NO." replied the other, "he be-
HAYES as if the best society belonged to
him."-Washington Cd. O. Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
Makes Pure Blood.
HoISe Dill, cure all liver ills, bilious
AIOOO - r HIS ness, headache CSC.

A Queer Branch Uncle George; How do
you like arithmeticp Little Dick; Pretty
we'll 80 far; but the teacher says that next
week we are to begin learning how to ex.
tract roots. Guess he must think we're all
going to be dentists.-Street q Smiths Good
NaWa
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
why Shouldn't She?

He-She has very handsome teeth.
She-Why shouldn't she, when hel
brothers dentist?-Rogeryille (Tenn.)
Review.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

Husband-Dr. Foot, the chiropodist,
will dine with us to-day. Wife-All
right; I'll order corned beef.,-Home
Journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

No 7 Capsules have been used successfully
for over ten years, and can be relied upon.
Price, postpaid, $1.00 per box.
HOME MEDICAL co.
Topeka, Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
Angola. Not Dom ona.

She-Doesn't football make demon1
of men? He-No; it frequently makes
angels Of them, though.-Yorkers
Statesman,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
YOUNG SPIRITS.

a vigorous body and
robust strength fol-
low good health.
But all fail when the
vital powers are
weakened. Nervous
debility and loss Of
manly power result
from bad habits, con-
tracted by the young
through ignorance
Of their ruinous con-
sequences. Low
spirits, nlelancholia,
impaired memory,
morose or irritable
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

HegemRn'S CRmphOr lee with q IyceE0maa
and Face. Cold Sores. &c. q. q. Clark Co. IN .AaVeace
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

Networks Kindly Theory. Mira Networks
Old Bullion is maxim gobs o money. Phy
shud he be wantln' to REFUGE your WagesF'
Mr.. Network; Sure, Oh dunno. Maybe ~
do DO thryn' to get rich enough 10 bo d
great heelanthropist.- New York WOeklES
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

Might Be of Use-Mr. Softe. Is there
anything can do to prove my devotion?
Miss Beautle: Yes, there is. "Name it,"
when you call, bring some handsome and
entertaining gentleman with you."--New
York Weakly
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
Rlr DUN Oontrnct.

"Say, mister" said the little Fresh
Air child, as she watched the cattle
enjoying their cud, "do you have to buy
gum for all them cows to chewr-
Mount Holly On. J.) Mirror
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

President r. II. Jesse, of the Nilsson.
ri State University at Columbia, is in
favor Of establishing a school of jour
nalism in that institution
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
WashIneton,s New Museum.

Washington is to have q museum for
all sorts Of curious life-saying appli-
ances, including the earliest kinds Of
lifeboats, rockets and llfe-preserVera
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

Shelf takes two to make bargain,
you know. He-Yes, but only one
gets Huntington Qowa) Gazette.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

There are 300 secondary schools ia
New York State; There are eighty-fvc
colleges in the State. The State aca-
demic fund amodnts to 100000 a year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
ACRE APPLES, $L,493 XVI x;aItSs STGsKRBs.

Louisiana, Mo- for free sample copy telling about It,
practical Fruit and Farm paper, published by
Stark Bros, AOc year; circulation 49, OOo copies
The Cream OF the Cream"-gives the busy Fruit
Grower or Farmer, who hasn't the time or the mo
to buy and read great Of papers, what is beat
from them all, what he wants to know,
what would take him days to search out for himself
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
A New Version.

Some men are born tired, some get
tired and some have that tired feeling
thrust upon them.-Middletown Con
glomerate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
New Man of KANSAS

For 10 cents in stamps, showing all Railroads
and Express Company routes in colors.
Size 22x16 inches. Just published. Address,
OFFICIAL MAP COMPANY, 722 Jackson Street,
Topeka, Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
1000 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE

l"Vonderful yields in potatoes, oats,
corn, farm and vegetable seeds. Cut
this out and send Sc postage to the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for their great seed book and
sample of Giant Spurry. wnu
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

II a bathing suit is costume, then d
small cigar box IS mansion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
Y NOW l MADE a1,2oO

BY not sowing Salzer's seedsl That is
what a jolly farmer said as he entered
our sanctum. How is that? Why,
says he, Salzer's seeds not only grow
but they produce enormously. Had |
planted few acres more of his oats,
wheat, corn, potatoes, grass and clover
seeds, would have had to double the
capacity of my barns; that would have
cost me 81, 200, 1t is a fact that If you
want ,rousing farm, grass and vegc-
table crops, you must sow Salzer's seeds.
If You WIN Cut The Out and Send 1t
with &c postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed company, La Crosse, Wis, you will
get free sample of Grass and Clover Mix
turo and their plantand seed book. wnu
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

temper, fear Of impending calamity and "a
thousand and one arrangements Of body
and mind, result from such pernicionS pmc1
patient leaving home.
medical treatise written in plain bod
chaste language, treating of the naGuue,
symptoms and durability of such diaeaaezll
sent securely sealed in plain envelope, Gr
receipt ofthis notice, with 10 cents in stampa,,
for postage. Address, WORLDS DIseGF-
sARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, nv.
K. N. U. r. eo4--y
tB-Whon answering any Of these adysefisn.
ments, please mention this paper
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption.-MRs FRANK MoBBs, 2l5
w. 22d St, New York, Oct %, 1884.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

Every bang on the head of pretty gid "a
a successful beau catcher.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

"Kanson's Magic Corn Salve.~
Warranted to cure or money refunded 1Air ypna
druggist for It, Price 10 cents,
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z CnnsnIes :

The chief trouble about obstacles is that
they are always in the way.
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II the Baby Is Cutting Teeth.
10 sure and use that old and welltrled remedy. Nnn
SOOTHING SYRUP for Children TeetAinG-
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Every man is entitled to his own opiniaU,
but that issometimes very little.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

Who ever saw dead gray mule or dead
delinquent subscriber?
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800 Reward, 800.

You cannot tell whether a man is good
from what he says.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

No woman considers man gallant uHScru
he will fight.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21
Testimonials Kenniroh.

1t takes good Christian to keep loving
hard.headed people.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

Some people do not seem to use their owN
brains ut all
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-02-21

err when he refers to his pupils, and see
what estimate he places upon child.
hood.
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Capsules
All ladies should use them. See adver-
tisement in this paper
The herald., 1895-06-23
A pEOAGoGUe IN A pLidtfr
Arrested for an Unnatural Crime With rIur-
der Charge Behind II.

Arrested for an Unnatural Crime With r1ur.
der Charge Behind II.
= EUGENE. Ore, JUNE 22.-H. P. Hayes
of Fall Creek precinct was arrested at the
residence OF his lister. Mrs. Buttricks,
two miles from Junction City, today on q
charge OF incest. 1t is SAID he also will
be called upon to answer charge of
murder before the case is settled. Hayes
is school teacher and has niece, Miss
Susan Walker, who is also school
teacher. Miss Walker last night gave
birth to child and charges Hayes with
being her betrayer. She went to her
mother two weeks ago and made con-
fession OF her condition.
= About May 1st last the father OF Miss
Walker had an intimation of the condi-
tion of his daughter and told Hayes that
if his suspicious materialized he would
kill the guilty man. On May 18th Walker
was taken i'll ard died in great agony.
having spasms and violent commissions.
For some reason the case was not report
ed to the coroner and Walkers remains
were inferred without any inquest or post
moItem examination. This morning
when Coroner Harris heard the facts he
had the body exhLmed and an analysis
of the contents of the stomach will be
made.
& The people in the noighborhood are
very much wrought up over the affair,
and Hayes is being held here until the
excitement Subsidies. Hayes expressed q
wish to take his own life.
The herald., 1895-06-23
Every State in the Union to Be
Finely Represented
DENVER WILL BE TESTED
Los Angeles Will Send . Large
Delegation
Illinois Promises to Answer Roll Cali wsth
Four Thousand Pedagogues = The
Color Line Question


Associated Press Special Wire
DENVER, COL, Jure %. "A letter
from the state manager Of the National
Educational association for Iliniois Was
received today stating that 1000 people of
that state will atteno the July convention
in Denver. A. w. Winship. the manager
for Massachusetts, writes that New Eng
land will send 1000. A like number are
estimated ass coming from Ohio, and
three special trains will bring the New
York delegation to Denver.
Los Angeles is to be strongly repre-
sented, 'and will make an effort to secure
the National Educational association con.
ventIon for 1896.
letter has been received from Cam.
den, n. j.. asking what the arrangements
fare for the entertainments of colored
teachers. Chairman Dick of the hotel
committee replied today that a project IL
on foot among the colored citizens OF
Denver to entertain their brethren of the
pedagogical profession. but the hotel COM
mlttee will see in any case that the col.
ored teachers are cordially received aud
well cared for.
The herald., 1895-06-23

number of tests made upon the Bornstett
maneuveIs held this spring, expressed
himself to the effect that the German
cavalry will still have a decisive influence
in battle. During the big autumn ma
neuvers these cavalry tests will be re-
peated on large scale.
The emperor took characteristic trip
to Munich. Bavaria, on Monday last. in
order to determine on the site and the
necessary arrangement OF the building of
the new Setback gallery OF pictures. ETC.,
which he has presented to that city.
Count Frederick Won Setback. the million
aire author, died on April l6, 1885, and
bequeathed his large picture gallery to
Emperor William, with the stipulation
that it be added to the Berlin museum.
But the emperor decided that the gallery
should remain at Munich, as that CITY
was proud Of it and, it's removal would
have fostered antiimperial tendencies
in the South Germ3n states. The people
OF Munich were so delighted with the
action Of the emperor that they have de-
clded to place statue of his majesty in
the famous gallery with the wording
ton TO the Munich authorities Inscribed
i'll the pedestal.
His majesty visit was quite unex-
pected and consequently there was no.
body at the railway station to meet him.
tie jumped into common hack, and
Wulle re was DelnS driven 10 the palace
of the regent, Prince Leopold. he was sa-
luted, being in plain unifcrm, as COM
rade, by the officers of the garrison whom
he passed on his way.
Among the latter was Prince Arnulph,
youngest son of the regent and lieutenant
general of the first division of infantry
IN the Bavarian army and the husband of
Princess Theresa of Lichtenstein who had
been supposed to be well acquainted with
his majesty, but nobody recognized the
emperor. and it was more than an hour
later. when he at length met the prince
regent in the studio of some painters.
In Lichtenfeld, suburb OF Berlin, a
new sect has been formed under the lead
ership of Princess Won Blucher and other
high born Berlin danes. The new sect
is Spiritualistic, rejects the clergy as be-
ing unconverted and pretends to believe
in visions aud ecstatic prophecy. The
regular clergy demand the suppression of
the new sect.
The latest decision of the heichsgericht.
the highest imperial court, declares boy
cotting to be illegal and disorderly con-
duct.
The herald., 1895-06-23
MINISTERS AND THE NEW WOMAN
Mrs. Ada c. Sweet Replies to Father Clesry's
Remarks


Remarks
CHICAGO, June 22.-If the Rev.
Father Cleary of Minneapolis could have
seen himself as some representative
women of Chicago now see him he would
have changed his address delivered be-
fore the young women OF Sinsinawa
Mound seminary and made it a little
more up TO date.
Mrs. Ada G.. Sweet says: sit seems
to be quite the fashion nowadays tor min
listers to attack the new woman. as the
progressive women are called. But they
ought to bear in mind that put for the
women there wonld be no churches."
About Father Cleary's attack on the
woman's bible. Mrs. Sweet thought the
priest had a wrong impression. She said
that her idea of the translation was an
attempt to root out some of the preju-
dlces OF earlier times which had crept
into the book and make it more in ac-
cordance with the spirit of the age.
DIR. Sarah Hackett Stevenson said: $50
this gentleman expects to be appointed
bishop of the Sioux Falls diocese, does
he? Well. we will have good time. The
greatest enemy of mankind is ignorance
and the greatest enemy Of woman is an
igDtrInt man."
The herald., 1895-06-23
CONSPIRACY CHARGED
cIeaver, the Los Angeles Rider. Creates a
Sensation

c, A.. Ios Ang.Ies pider cr..t.e a
CieAver' the Los Ange,es N'aer' ~rea'eS
sensation
SAN FRANCISCO, June 22.-'As an
anti-clmax to the action of the national
racing hoard in decclaring A, W. Cleayer.
- 49, ost n,om;oert r;dors in 7 os
ohe VI 'ne i'o'' :" ios
Angeles professional ior naVlng sofa
a prize he won, the board has now noti-
fled tho persons who supplied the evil
dance IN wpIch he was convicted that
80" ...on a., ~ oh,.,. or.
tney uiue' ""S"ei W NV """Ae" VI 'on
spiracy.
The parties in the sale are all promi-
The herald., 1895-06-23
GREEN GOODS MEN JAILED
Postal Officers Capture Quartette in
Chicago
Four Thousand Dollars in Fresh Bank Notes
Seized With the Mel-They
Worked the rail

CHICAGO, June 22.-Chief Inspector
Stewart of the postal services and several
of his assistants today arrested tour green
goods men and captured $4,000 in clean
fresh bank notes. The men gave their
names as Patrick Gorin, Robert Evans.
Charles Burch and Lawrence Guinan
Mrs. II. G. Ahson, the proprielress of
the Hotel Sterling, at Twenty.e,ghth
street and Michigan avenue, and William
Bolsapple, the bartender, were arrested
but afterwards released from custody.
The hotel was the headquarters of the
gang.
For some time postmasters in various
parts OF the west have been sending to
Inspector Stewart green goods circuiars
which they found in the mails, all of
them having come from Chicago and the
above arrests resulted.
The herald., 1895-06-23
An Intimfdating Pension Agent

CRESCO, Iowa, June ga motion for
a new trial in the case of Special Exam
liner Il. f. Waite of the pension depart
ment,, convicted of int t'midating wit
ness in the celebrated Van Leuven inves-
tigation. was denied today. The penalty
under the law is not over two years in
the penitentiary or $500 fine. Wait" asked
the court to impose on him the extreme
penalty if the court believed him guilty
His dignified and feeling appeal brought
tears TO the eyes of spectators. The court
fined HIM $3.50. The case has been ap-
pealed. 1t is felt by the pension bureau
that the effort to convict Waite on the
part OF state courts of Iowa is really an
attack on the bureau, brought by friends
of Van LeuYen.
The herald., 1895-06-23
WERE THE OTHER CHARMER
A Contract Marriage Of Long Ago Comes
to Light
Son Of an Oakland Banker Who Desires to
Wed Again Appeals to tho
Courts

SAN FRANCISCO, June 22.-The fact
was made public today that Shelby Mar
tin. son OF an Oakland banker and one of
the most prominent society men of that
city was married by contract to Miss
Valerie Hickethler.
The contract was signed five years ago.
was sealed by notary and among the
witnesses was Labor Comm issioner F'tz-
gerald. Shelby was at that time under 90
years of age and the marriage was kept
secret.
Recently his engagement TO another
Oakland young lady was announced and
Miss Hickethler then talked of her five
year-old contract. Shelby has commenced
legal proceedings TO have the conract an
nuled and Miss Hickether has also en-
gagged an attorney to represent her. The
affair has created big sensation in Oak
land.