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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-04-04
GROWING ARMY OF TRAMPsI

Prof. McCook of Trinity college OF
New Haven, in his lecture on "Ihe
Pathological Aspect Of the Tramp
Problem" said that he had written to
the mayors of over forty cities i'll this
country asking for information on
tramp statistics, and had received re-
plies from fourteen, giving statistics
upon about 1900 tramps. Prof. Nc
Cook has also obtained statistics from
the White Chapel district, London,
and from Germany, and bases his
statements about tramps on all the
answers from these countries.
Prof. McCook said: "A recent
writer asserts that there are about
10000 tramps in the United States
This number is a trihe large although
it is safe to state that there are over
10000 This is larger than the army
of Wellington at Waterloo
"We look on tramps as human
wrecks and drftwood, and yet the
majority Of them are in the prime of
life and in better than the average
health. Only 81 per cent Of the
tramps from whom my statistics
are CLEANED claimed, in the dead Of
winter, while the grip was raging,
that they were in bad health They
are robust and will fill you with envy
malice and all other jealous feelings
when you hear them snoring at mid
night.
"Eighty-one per cent of the tramps
declare that they took the road be-
cause they were out Of JOE, and only
one man because machinery took his
place. Over 60 per cent of the En-
glish tramps are given as taking the
road because of vagrant habits.
ITO this question: when are you
going to work again. 60 per cent of
them replied: When we can get a
job
In the South the tramp is compar-
atively unknown, onlv one state being
represented in the list
"lhe majority of our tramps are OF
American birth, 65 per cent of 1872
being of American parentage, and
272 Irish, who come next. Fourteen
natlonalities are represented.
"Over 1000 out of 1878 tramps
could read and write, and they all
spend money on the daily papers.
"More than half of this list OF
tramps had never voted, and most OF
the rest had voted in half a dozen
states.
"Out of 1889 only 70 are married
81 are widowers, and "a have chill
dren,
Thirty eight per cent say they
work fer their food, "a per cent tina
they beg for it, and 56 per cent tina
they steal it.
"Over 400 sleep at cheap lodginE
houses, and nearly 300 IN police head
quarters. About 100 sleep in boxes
Thirty of the 1,3O0 we're total alb
stainers, or else were too drunk to IN
, derstand the question, and declares
that thew never drank"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-04-04

The Western Trail is published
quarterly by the Chicago, Rock /
land s. Pacific Railway. 1t tells how
to get a farm IN the west, and it will
he sent to you gratis for one year,
Send name and address to Editor
Western Trait, Chicago" and receive
it one year free
JOHN SEBASTIAN, &. p. A.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-04-04
Fret Publication, March IA, ls95-6w,
No. 25,285.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE At Colby. KANSAS,

LAND UFFIUE At UOLbY kANtAt,
March ~, 1895.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following.
IN named settler has filed notice Of his intention
10 make final proof In support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Probate Judge
and Ex.Ohiclo Clerk OF the Probate Court at
Phillipsburg, Kansas, on April ~, 1896, Wiz
HENRY MEYER,
II. n. 2e.Sl9, for the southeast quarter section 49,
township south, range 10 west,
Tie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land viz: William BeckmanO and George
Beckmann, OF Phlllipsburg, Kansas, and William
Brunlng and Louis Brnning, OF Big Bend, Kan
sas, JAMES N FIKE, Register.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-04-04
WANTED IA BOY.

Wanted-a boy. A brave, coura-
geous, manly, hopeful boys one who
Ia not afraid Of the truth; one who
scorns a lie; one who hates deceiti
one who loves his mother; one who
does not know more than his parents;
one who has the courage to say No,
and stick to it; one who IS willing to
begin at the bottom Of the ladder and
work upwards; one who thinks it
would be unmanly to smoke; one who
thinks an education is worth striving
for; one who is willing to obey his
superiors; one who knows his home is
better than the street; one who doesn't
believe the marvellous tales told in the
story papers, and will not read the
vile stuff; one who won't cheat IN "a
fair game; one who won't be sneak
and do mean act when unseen; one
who won't spend every penny he
earns or gets; one who thinks he
should respect himself aud keep him
self in decent appearance; one who
won't attack an old man because he
is feeble and defenseless; one who
won't torture dumb anlmalsj one who
won't steal; one who won't revlle and
ieer at drunken persons on the street;
one who won't do dirty act for an
other boy who IS too cowardly to do
his own meanness; who loves to do
right because it is right Wanted-a
boy, a whole.souled, earnest, honor.
able, square boy. Where cun he be
foundY Does he live in your neigh
borbood9 Is he a member Of your
family? DO you know him?-SeIect
ed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-04-04

The inevitable result of Sin is al
ways suffering, no matter who the
sinner may be-. Thy conception"
meant the triumphant ful6llment of
the purpose Of God US the mother Of
the race. "And thy desire thy love,
thy loyalty shall be to thy husband"
The very thing Satan had been try
ing to prevent. He wanted her to
hate the man and love him. "And be
shall rule over thee" Satan again
disappointed and defeated He want
ed to rule over her himself, but the
divine word ia passed that Gods
man shall be the controlling force,
The heart of Eve went back to Adam
the moment she realized the great
sacrifice he had made for her Il
Tim. 2:l4) Adam, however, had to be
dealt with according to his confession
"Because thou hast hearkened unto
the voice o. thy Wife" who at that
time was the DEVILS agent, and it is
Just as bad to obey the devils lnstru-
ment as it is to obey him, Cursed
is the ground for thy sake" Every
sinner curses the community In which
he lives, by making it just that much
easier for sin to prosper there, aud so
much harder for the cause OF God
One man can give the smallpox to a
whole town morally as we'll as physi-
cally. in sorrow shalt thou eat OF
it." Tue sorrow could not be escap-
ed, but the food was promised. The
d. yll starves; God feeds. in the
sweat of thy face shalt thou eat
bread" Idleness would have been
great cure to Adam, but God blessed
him by giviuG him something to dc
to lift his mind above his trouble
Rams Horn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Inape otlon OF nlilitia.

lCol. Joe Lane Sterne, of Richmond,
Tho arrived in the city yesterday, went
TO Salem late in the afternoon, where he
inspected the JEFF Davis Rifles. He then
returned to the city and inspected the
military companies hero. The Roanoke
Light Infantry was under command of
Capt. b. P. Hatcher with thirsy-oue
men. Owing to the fact that Captain
Perkins was suffering from lame leg,
Lieutenant Frank Taylor took charge Of
the Roanoke Machine Works Guards
with the same number of mon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
rhe international Athletic Contest.

III. P. Kirk, travelling auditor OF tho
Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany, left by last nights train for New
York, to witness the international
athletic contest between the New York
Athletic Club and the London Athletic
Club on the 21Bt inst. Mr.. Kirk has
been long distance runner and all
round athlete and is acquainted with
several OF the gentlemen competing
from England. One of the events will
be a hve-nile foot race, a distance
rarely run in this country. His observa.
tions therefore of it and the numerous
other races in this great contest will be
very interesting.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Zine Drys Lose Radford.

Samuel II. Hoge returned last night
from Radford, where he was engaged as
counsel for the 'drys" in the local
option election case, which was being
contested by the "wets." The court
decided that the election was void. Il
is believed that the Prohibition people
will call for another election imme-
diately after the November election.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Arrested in Danviile.

City Sergeant Tillett received letter
yesterday morning from Sergeant P. II.
Boisseau, Of Danville, saying Annie Lip
pard had been arrested in that city on
capais issued from the Hastings Court
of this city for fines imposed and not
paid and that she was being held sub
ject to his orders. Mr.. Tillett left yes
terday afternoon for Danville and will
bring the prisoner to Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
1. .. @. T. Meets.

The recently organized Lodge of
Good Templars will meet tonight at
the residence Of j. M. Bennett, at GA
Sixth avenue 8. W., for the purpose of
completing the organization and perfect
ing arrangements for hall. All
charter members are requested to 1T
tend,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Boys Arrested Yesterday.

q crowd of boys were playing ball on
the vacant lot between Commerce
street and Sanderson's stable yesterday
when complaint was made to the police
About six half grown boys were ar
rested, the others making their escape.
They wore notified by Chief Dyer to ap-
pear before Judge Williams in the
morning and were dismissed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19

Mr.. j. II. Bower, of the Central Manu-
featuring Company, and formerly a
resident Of the city, who has been here
for several days on business, returned
to his homo at Lowry, Bedford county,
yesterday. Mr.. Bower says he will
come back to Roanoke to reside in the
near future.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Belmont Festival.

Tho Bpworth League
Nj. e. Church will give
lawn party in Woodland
and to morrow night.
will be served and the
daily invited to attend.
go for the benefit OF
Church and will be used
seats for the building.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Prof. Leo Wheat Here.

= Prof. Leo Wheat, we'll known in Roa-
noke. parsed through the city yesterday
en- route to Salem, where he filled one
OF his concert engagements last night
The professor will spend to-day with
friends in the city. He is now travel
ling on his summer concert tour, which
30 far has been very successful.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19

Hundreds of patterns of
Dress Goods-the most beauti.
full designs and of the finest
weaves- such as Figured
Mohairs In black and colored,
Mohair Brilliantine, Silk and
Wool Boucles, Fancy Jacq-
yards, Storm Serges In navy
blue and black, Broadc1oths
in all colors, Henriettas in all
the new shades at prices that
will astonish you for cheapness.
The handsomest line of sc
Dress Goods In the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Make home Attractive.

Messrs. Watt. Rettew Il Clay sn-
nounce great sale OF oil paintings to
begin to-day. These paintings are now
being executed by lightning artist at
their store. An opportunity ia here
given to make home attractive at 8
Slight cost
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Runaway on John street.

Rev. w. w. Hamilton, OF Vinton,
while visiting on John street yesterday,
left his horse and vehicle in the street..
when the borse became frightened ana
run away, demolishing the buggy, and
at last accounts the runaway horse had
not been captured.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
The Hebrew New Year.

To-day being Hebrew New Year all
the stores and places OF business run by
the Jews are closed, and will remain 80
until p m The celebration of the
day began at 6 p. m. yesterday, and the
regular devotional exercises of the
Hebrew Church on the closing of the
old year were observed by them in their
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Entertainment To night.

The entertainment given last week
by the little folks of the First Baptist
Sundsy-school was 80 successful that it
will be repeated tonight in the chapel
Of the church. The cheapness and
nniqueness Of the entertainment drew
an OVERLOOKING house last week. So
shose who pay at tine door or who hold
unused tickets of the last rendition will
have them recognized tonight.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
MIR. Wilson Returns.

E. A. Wilson, the government build
ing contractor, returned to the city last
night on the vostibule train after nearly
q two weekG' absence. Mr. Wilson says
that the building will be pushed rapidly
to completion, and the contracts will be
carried out,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Call and Settle Up.

HAVING this day sold my feed bust.
ness to Messrs. w, b. Daniel & Co.,
ask all parties indebted to me to call
at my office, 900 Commerce street, and
settle accounts at once.
Robert BRUCE MooRMAN,
Roanoke, Va, Sept. 7, 1895.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
In the Courts.

Only few chancery cases were dis
posed of yesterday in Judge Woods
court In the circuit court the instruc-
tions to the jury in the Norman case
vs.. the Street Railway Company were
partially argued, and the jury was ad.
journed over until to morrow. This
action on the part of Judge Dupuy was
caused by report coming from the Jury
that someone had been prompting wit
nesses while on the stand. The court
afterwards issued a rule against this
party to appear on to morrow for inves--
tigation of the charges. which was
served by an officer yesterday afternoon.
The investigation may result in the
dismissal of the present jury and the
calling of an entirely new one to try the
case. II 80, counsel for the plaintiff
will move that the case be tried at this
term OF the court. The party accused
OF prompting witnesses emphatically
denies the charges, and his friends re.
fuse to believe them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
G. A. K. Men Hero.

Us a. n NIGH ff6r3s 2
Messrs. M. L. Barnes, Edward Fl. Wade,
DR.. Thomas Gilfillan, G. H. Head and
G. Stearnes. Grand Army men from
Northampton, Mass, stopped over in
the city for day or two on their return
from the grand encampment at Ohatta-
noogs. They visited our courts yester-
day and other places of interest in the
city, and expressed themselves as wolf
pleased with the Magic City. They left
for their homes yesterday afternoon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Lost.

STRAYED from my premises on Tues
DAY, September II, very light brindle
Cow. about years old, rope around
horns. suitable reward will be given
for information leading to her recovery
A. e. KING.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
A Probable Gall.

Or. Len. G. Broughton, pastor of the
Calvary Baptist Church, is in Baltimore
comforting in regard to probable cnll
to fill the pulpit of the Lee Street Bap-
fist Church of that city, made vacant by
the resig nation Of Rev. e. Y. Mullens,
who has been recently elected secretary
OF the foreign mission board by the
Southern Baptist Convention at Rich
mond.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19

synagogue on Campbell avenue last
night. Ten days after their New Year
comes the day of atonement. which will
be observed with greater devotion even
than their New Year.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19

Stock and a fino lot OF jewelry fixtures
for sale at Solomon Jeweiry Company,
who are closing business.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
FROM ALL AROUND The CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Bite OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
Streets by Times Reporters-Points
Political. Social and General Happen
Ing Yesterday.

Festival Continued
The Ladies' Aid Society of the United
Brethren Church will continue their fess
tival to- might in Boone's old stand, cor
ner Campbell and Jefferson streets.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS QUESTIONS

Some of the Subject, Selected by DR..
Campbell.
Rev. DR.. w. G. Campbell announced
to the congregation of the First Presby-
terrain Church last night that on Sunday
night next he would begin series of
sermons on various questions thai are of
interest to many persons, AMI WHOSE
discussion may be edifying. Some of
these questions are of deepest interest,
and arc freely discussed, no. only in as.
semblies met for that purpose. but by
Christian men and women, and BY
others who, making no profession Of
faith, are still deeply interested. Some
OF these questions are:
"Can one become certain in this life
OF his eternal salvation?" SIS the
Bible Historically true?" us the Rible
scientifically true?" ''Is man iusti-
fed by his works." sis ssnctificsti ton
perfect in this lite?" what is the
ground OF mans election?" "Did David
write all the Psslms?" What ara our
sources OF information about God?"
What do the first eleven varsas Of the
sixth chapter Of Hebrews mean?" "Why
do we baptizs little children" "What
is the historic origin of the Old Tesla.
ment?" What il the historic origin of
the New Testament?" What is the
historic origin OF the English Bibl=?"
These are some Of the questions il ia
propoHed to ask and answer.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Pay Day Mt the Omces.

Yesterday being pay day at the Nor
folk and Western general offices, the
First National Bank was kept busy pay
ing off the checks of the various en-
ployes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
Roanoke Baseball Notes.

well-attended meeting OF the stock
holoers Of the Roanoke Baseball Asso
citation took place in the office of Smith
81 King at o'clock yesterday after
noon. The main question considered,
vizE whether Roanoke will enter tho
League next season or not" was not
definitely decided upon. Owing to the
F1act that large amount of money was
lost this season, number of the stock
holders refuse to put up more money for
next year, and unless outside assis lance
can be obtained, it is quite likely that
Dabville will take Roanoke's place In
the league. A committee OF five was
appointed to canvass the city and ascer-
tain what aid can be secured from lovers
tof the game and business men, and will
report to an adjourned meeting. to be
held at the same place on the afternoon
of October 5, when the question will be
definitely decided. The State League
managers will meet in Richmond on
October IL, and will decide which teams
will re maiD in the circuit
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
THE CITY ASSESSMENT.
Tho Work Which Began In January Com
pletel Yesterday.

ANU "oRA nhicu 6eRun IN January Com
pleted Yesterday.
Capt. TulcyJ. Mitchell, State assessor
for the city, and Mr.. G. L. Stevens, his
assistant, have completed the assess
ment OF reai estate in this city and sent
the returns to the State auditor, from
which they kindly furnished The TIMES
the following figures:
According to the old assessment of
1871, the valuation OF real estate in the
city was SS,412 046, while the new as
sessment is S6.7S5 731, showing a de-
crease OF Sl,626. 3l5, CT falling off of
about 90 per cant. Much OF this de-
crease is due to the shrinkage Of vslues
in suburban lots. which in 1890 were
valued at from $3.50 to 5000 per lot,
while the same land is now only valued
At from 875 to 5000 per acre.
when it is remembered that the as
seSsment of 1891 was made under great
difficulties, and when values of all prop
critics were much inflated, it will be
seeh that these gentlemen have spared
neither time nor trouble to arrive at
faif estimate OF the present values of
resl estate in the city.
1T is also believed that had these
values been taken in 1889, instead of
HS9i, as was the case, they would not
have amounted TO as much as the valus
ton OF the assessment Just completed.
The present assessment also shows that
the decrease in values has boon much
less in the business portions OF the city.
The work of the assessors has been
thorough and complete and gives gen
ersl satisfaction. The books have been
kept open in all the stages Of their work
for inspection and corrections and they
have received substantial assistance
from the city engineer and clerk of the
courts and his deputy, mr. Bryant.
The assessors have been courteous and
accommodating at all times, and it is
believed the result of their work in the
increased.facilities furnished for collect
ing taxes, will result in an actual in
crease of revenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19

YoU must see, also hear, the tone of
one of the new style Marshall & Wen
dell pianos in order to properly ap-
probate this artistic instrument. A
large shipment just received at Hobbte
Music Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19
In the Police Court.


A long and tedious docket faced His
Honor Judge Williams yesterday morn
ing. The company of Brazilians, ar.
rested for begging and intimidating the
women OF the northeast section of the
city, we're dismissed on the promise
that they would get out OF town imme-
diately. Jack Lanier was sent on to the
grand jury for stealing barrel of flour
from Catogni Bros. Taylor Mills. a
countryman, was fined $40 for disor-
derby conduct and recognized in the
sum Of $3.50 to answer any indictment
which the grand jury might find against
him for attempting an assault with o
knife. E. f. Woody and Sam Lee,
charged with fighting, dismissed.
Sallie Shelton paid So SO for keeping
disorderly house, and was Immediately
arrested and locked up on capias from
the Hastings Court for State fines i'm
posed and unpaid. Rose Turner was
assessed SIS for the same offence. G. Nj.
Runyon. charged with forging check
on B. F. Allen &c Co. and raising
another from Sl.4o to ST. 10, was sent on
to the grand jury. He was afterwards
baiied in the sum of $780, his father, c.
c. Runyon, becoming his surety. MIR.
Rqnyon seems to be much worried over
the trouble into which his son has got
ten. The total amount OF fines paid in
was $3.50.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19

OF the Belmont
a festival and
Park tonight
Refreshments
public is cor
The proceeds
the Belmont
for purchase
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-09-19

Must be Seen and Heard to be Properly
Appreciated