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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-12-26
CHRISTMAS Joys.


Christmas was observed in this city
with more than the usual festivities.
AT each of the four churches programs
we're arranged and. carried out faith
fully, while in many homes christmas
trees were prepared and illuminated
with candles and decorations. Most
OF the business houses remained clos
ed during the day. AT the
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
the cantata "A Good Time with San
ia Claus" was given to a delighted
audience. This entertainment was
somewhat different from the others as
Santa Claus John DawsOn) aud his
band Of merry workers Mate Van
Cleave, Glen Lewis, Glen Harmon,
Walter Strain, Earl Crookham, and
Dick SewelD opened up a workshop
from which were given out, presents
to the members Of the sunday school.
A family party made up of father,
ELMER Strain) mother, MRS. Lewis)
oldest son, (Irvlng Rogers) daughter,
Nellie Stretton) and little ones, (Anna
Strain, Rob Tooker, and Maud Van
Cleave) furnished an abundance of
song, while through the cantata Choir.
uses We're sung in which all joined
Large National flags served to stir up
the patriotism of the youngsters The
CHRISTIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL
gave varied program that was care
fully prepared and executed in
faultless manner. A noble pine from
Colorado bore upon it's branches fruit
Of sweet and some of lasting varieties,
while Santa CLAUS 70. j. Flemlng)
read from his list the names of the
boys ond girls he wished to favor
Songs in chorus, and Rotations by
the lads and lasses, took up the even
ing, The
METHODIST CHURCH
too, was filled with a merry throng
that listened to a program of twenty
one numbers, commencing with the
grand old "Praise God from whom
all blessings Aow." Twenty-Five little
ones gave "A Christmas Congress" in
which representatives from many
nations appeared, all however giving
homage to "Columbia". The patri-
otto sentiment Of the times was shown
in the Flag Drill" by the boys, who
with measured tread and old Glory
held aloft, marched, and counter
marched. Trees and arches, with
flags and bunting, decorated the west
end of the building. The
BAPTIsTs
in common with the other churches
threw open their doors to young and
old. The evergreen, sparkling with
tiny points Of light, and bearing upon
its arms the offerings of love, made
pretty picture, while from wall glitter
cd messages appropriate for the oc-
caslon. Santa Or. A. Handy was in
attendance and gave away presents
with prodigal hand to long list of
eager ones. The literary portion of
the entertainment, was made up OF
songs and reading by the school,
An opening address by Guyda Edge
Combe, Rotations by Henrietta Geb,
hart, Sadie Morton, and Little Ken
nette Morse, and songs by Messdames
Edgecombe, Gebhart add Holders
classes.
#*@
Christmes day the Methodists ladies
fed a multitude to the fat OF the land
Turkey, chicken-pie, and roast beef,
backed up by cranberry sauce, vege-
tables, pastry and pudding, with such
temperance drinks as tea, coffee, milk
and water, made feast tempting and |
bountious. The ladies made about
$50 clear money,
wv
At Gebharps Hall in the evening
the sinners to the number of sixteen
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-12-26

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded God Msds Midwintsr Fair, Sap FrsaeIsep
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-12-26
Almost A Fire.

Last Tuesday afternoon Mr.. Sum-
mers the south side baker came near
getting burned out. For the building
took fire from the oven, and had just
got into good blaze when it was
discovered, and put out. A little more
Of start and the fire department
would had a chance to show the stuff
It is made OF.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-12-26
Wanted.

To trade, dental work for corn,
COW, or for pigs A, D. RArEINsToE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-12-26

At Gebharps Hall in the evening
the sinners to the number of sixteen
couple danced to the music Of Nlpps'
orchestra.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-12-26

Christmes day the Methodists ladies'
fed multitude to the fat OF the land.
Turkey, chicken-pie, and roast beef,
backed up by cranberry sauce, vege-
tables, pastry and pudding, with such
temperance drinks as tea, coffee, milk
and water, made feast tempting and
bountious. The ladies made about
$50 clear money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND GOSSIP
West Virginia Debt Commission
Mechanics Lien-Committres

y meeting of the West Virginia Debt
| Commission was held mere Yesterday
There were present Judge Taylor Berry.
Senators Flood and Wickham and Hon.
John b. Moon No business of anv i'm
portance was transacted. and after an
informal discussion OF the affairs of the
commission an adjournment was had
Another meeting Will probably be nald
in January
The Legislative Committee Of the Cen
tral Labor Union of Southeastern Nir-
gnid, composed of Messrs B + Rosson
Charles q. Klzer. and 9. J. Cannon. ar
rived Sunday night. and yesterday placed
I'm the hands OF Representative Bland
Of Portsmouth. the mechanics lien law.
The committee is here Jointly IN tbe
interest of the lien law and biz which
VIII be introduced Ia few days relative
20 the oyster question.
The mechanics lien bill was introduced
in the House yesterday bv Hon Charles
J. Bland The blll provides for giving
sixty instead Of thirty days 10 contractors
In which TO ile their liens
Rev. Fenner ;. Stckney. OF Monumental
church, offered prayer in the House yes
terday
The House Committee on Courts Of Jus-
tice met yesterday morning at 10 a. clock
with Mr.. Saunders in he chair. and con-
sidered quite number Of bills The only
measure OF any consequence was a bl,
introduced by General Hundlev deScrib-
ing che mode by which subscribed stock
may be- recovered by joint stock comma
nies, or their receivers ana assignees. Mr.
James Lyons stated that the bill pro-
yided that actions for unpaid balances Of
stock should be brought IN suits al com
mon law In localities where the defendant
resides. and that such courts should have
sole Jurisdiction. He said the defendant
was. under the bill entitled 10 jury
trial, provided the amount involved rx-
ceeded $50 The bin was discussed at
some length but II was finally passed bv
10 receive some additional Information
The bill making the owner OF a dog.
or person on whose premises he STAYS.
liable for damages 10 the owner of sheer
killed or manned by sUch dog" has had a
hard time OF IL In the last few DAYS and
has been continually on the move IL was
first referred To the Committee on Gene
raj Laws. That committed asked that IL
be turned over 10 the Committee on
Courts OF Justice. Yesterday the chair
man OF that committee asked that they
be relieved from the consideration OF the
measure. and requested mat II be referred
10 the Committee oE Agriculture, Mining,
and Manufacturing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
TWO DEADLY MACHINES.
Thcy Are sent to George VI. Pull
man and d. ID. Armour.

CHICAGO. Hi. December l6.-SOme-
body sent George NJ. Pullman and z. D..
Armour a premature Christmas present.
or rather TWO of them. which, If they
are not internal machines, are deadly
enough 10 have seriously dishgured the
cOuntcnances of these two gentlemen had
they rec -iyed and opened the packages
which came through this mornings mails
addressed 10 them.
Each consisted OF an oblong box. some
thing Of the sort that children use for
slate-pencils. only home-made. and
roughly put together, out Of two pieces
Of cigar-bOX.
The box. which was about seven inches
long and an inch and a half wide, Eai
a sliding cover on the under side Of
this cover sand-paper was neatly pasted.
There was another layer of sand-Daper
beneath this. and between the two a
rumtcI OF matches. which would IN
doubtedly have caught fire had the
sliding lid been pulled out
In the box was pipe plugged at both
ends and "A quantity Of coarse-grained
= npo'qdeI packed closely around re
pipe and i'm cOntiguity 10 the sand-pap@r.
In the top of the pipe was a hole through
which a fuse was inserted ana buried III
the powder
All doubt whether the powder was
genuine or not was removed when thu
post officials tonight set ire 10 guam
iity Of IL. placed on a sheet OF paper.
There was enough powder TO nave Ctpycd
"A serious explosion.
Yesterday man named owens en-
deaVored 10 see both Armour and Pull
man al their homes. but was refused
access He is now under police sur
Neiliauce
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
MINNIE MADDERN TIskE.
scores II success in the Queen of
Liars AT the academy.

The Queen of Liars" Mr.. Harrison
Grey Fiske's adaptation Of Daudets play.
which Minnie Maddern Fiske appeared in
at the Academy last night is. perhaps
the ablest of its kind that has been seen
! in Richmond.
The truth Of its unsparing scenes. the
mastery drawing Of its lfe-like charac-
ters the grin and bite Of its tcrse and
trenchant dialOgue-all these are certain
10 make and leave a deep impression.
on the symbolic plane the play is in
tenseiy interesting. For Marie DelOche-
the Queen of Liars-is purely SymbOhcal,
and merely exhibits in herself, In attrac-
tive feminine guise all the vices and
failngs of her sex.
on a realistic plane. however. the pay
leaves Us cold and dissatisfied. W hen
this kind of woman is the be-all and the
end-all Of a work Of art the result must
inevitably be Disappointing. for one simple
and sufficient reason, that shc-the CEN
tral study-is absolutely uncOnvincing.
Women of this type undoubtedly exist.
SinuOus and scrDent.ne, they lure. en-
thral. and destroy their victims. much as
the great python tascnatcs and deVOurs
the chatterlng monkeys I'm Mr. kipllns
Jungle e-BOok." But they DO not enter
the recognized fields Of human experience.
and are not altogether suitable for stage
treatment.
The dramatic moments of the play are
many, and some OF them are Of extra
me Character Of Marie Deloche offers
Mrs. Flskc MANY oppOrtuni les for the
display Of her talents IN the presenta-
lion Of complex character X garded sim
Dly as "a brilliant piece of character
study this effort must be accounted work
Of superlative excellence.
The company IS evenly balanced. and
whers all are admirable, II would be- futile
% discriminate.
"A Light From 81. Agnes and "A
Dolrs House" Will be presented tonight
Mr. Roland Reed, favoriie actor
brings his new comedy tomorrow. The
piece is a satire. and is called The Poll
ticlan." II Is the Joint work of the late
David H. Lloyd and sydney Rose nfe.d.
Mr Reed. Of course, pays the Leading
character, and az Genera. josiah Limber
Of Illinois stampeder Of conventions,
groom Of dark horses. carpet-baggef, ana
professional politician. he Is said 10 have
created great comedy role
'rhe Sons OF GA Nassau VIII De- pre-
scented Al the Theatre tonight by the
Glce. Banjo and Mandolin club The
Princeton clubs enjoy the reputation or
being the most efficient OF an the college
glee and banjo cubs. and the concert
viii be brilliant social and musical
event
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
CHRISTMAS book EMPORIUM.
The Splendid Display of the J. W.
Randolph Company.

The great. book house Of the j. W. Ran
dolph COMPANY 1902 and 1904 east Main
street. is a grand Christmas emporium
in SO far as everything in the line OF the
bookseller and statiOner is concerned
They have books that would prove most
acceptable Christmas presents for all
classes. persons.t Of all ages. and TO
suit every literary taste on their shelves
and counters are the latest books that
are out in the way of Holiday Editions.
sumptuOus sets of Standard Works, ele-
gantly-bound Prayec-Books Episcopal
and Cathoiicl. Hymnals. and Bibles,
and lovely Illustrated Books for Chill
dren. The house Is also carrying this
season "A most beautiful line Of Albums.
Scrap-Books. Fancy lnkstands, lap
and Desk-Pads. Pocket-Books. Card
Cases. Chess-Men. Backgammon Boards.
Wrltine-Desks. Calendars. etc. etc.
I'm short. the j. w. Randolph Company
are more than sustaining the reputation
OF the firm for extent and variety of
stock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
WILL NOT 60 ~ THE HALL.
The Matter Finally Disposed of h,
Pickett Camp Inst Might.

I'm view OF the unusually interesting cir
Cumstances surrounding the meeting Of
George T. Pickett Camp last night the
attendance was very large. and there
were but few absentees.
After the regular routine business had
been disposed Of the Committee on Hall
rnado their report. which was filed. The
report succinctly stated the details OF the
unpleasantness between Lee and Pickett
camps IN regard 10 the refusal Of the
former camp TO allow the latter To rent
a room ln their new building
Historian Lakewood offered a resOlu-
lion detailing the facts made familiar 10
readers OF the Dispatch through former
trustees OF Lee camp to lease room I'm
their new building from year 10 year.
al the annual rental of SSo. and upon the
acceptance Of these terms by Picketts
men, and the subsequent action of Lee
Camp in refusing to accept the proposal
emanating from their own trustees and
concurred In by Pickett Camp.
The resolution continues:
'The Lee Camp informant OF the Dis
match is mistaken when he says that
The refusal Of that camp TO allow Pickett
Camp TO use any part OF their building
was due solely 10 the feeling that has eX-
isted between the two bodies ever since
the Organizers or the latter camp With
drew from Lee Camp
And, further:
The Dispatch. I'm bringing this matter
before the public on the authority of "A
prominent member OF Lee Camp says:
The matter In a nutshell is that per-
sonal animosty has been allowed 10 gov
ern public business
THAT is evidently true. at Least. as APP
plicsble TO the prompters Of tbs unfrater-
nal action, but We are reluctant 10 believe
that any considerable portion OF the mem
bers OF Lee Camp are IN sympathy with
this palpable infringement OF the social
amenities which should always govern In
veteran organizations.
After some discussion OF Historian
Hazelwood's motion Past-Commander
Northen offered the following. which was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
N RICHMOND CHURCHES SUNDAY.
Many services of Special Interest,"
Memorial NJ 10 Gambling.

Large congregations wOrshpped In the
Richmond churches on Sunday. and there
were many services of special interest
Dr. Hoge delivered in the afternoon the
eighth Of his series of addresses on
Memorable Eras in Church History
His subject was William Ill" and the
discourse was Of a very high order. Dr
kerr's lecture at the First Presbyterian
church at night on From Jordan TO Cana
and Capefnaum' was one of the most in
toresting of his series
Rev. W. Asbury Christian. Of Asbury
Methodist church. preached Sunday night
on commercial and spOrtiye gambling
from a social and religious standpoint,
and the talented young preacher made q
Vigorous attack on all forms Of gambling.
The special services held at 81. Joseph 3
CnurCh. 10 commemorate the twenty ith
anniversary of the proclamation OF ST.
Joseph as patron Of the Universal Church.
were brought TO "A close Win solemn high
mass Sunday morning.
Father Welbers was the celebrant. He
was assisted by the Bishop and by
Father John. - :. -
At the conclusion Of the mass the Bishop
administered the sacrament Of coniirma-
tiOn 10 nineteen candidates, many OF
whom were converts. The ceremonies
were attended by large congregations. The
Bishops address was very impressive.
At the conference of the Methodist
ministers yesterday Rev Paul Whitehead
y
ed "A committee 10 memorialize the Legis-
laturc in regard To the Governors allu-
sion In his message 10 the gambling
which has for so long a time been carried
on at Alexandria IN defiance OF the laws
of this State. The following ministers
were appointed 10 conduct Christmas-Day
services. Rev. W. G. Starr, at Park-Place
church; Rev. Dr. Tudor, at Clay-Strcct;
Rev. W. -. Beauchamp. al Jnion-Station.
Rev. j. :. Martin. at Fifth-Street. and
Rev. w y. Laughon. at West-End the
last two named being In Manchester.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle OF the First
Baptist church celebrated its fOrtieth an
nivcfsary Sunday night Addresses were
made by DIS. Tupper Cooper and Nelson.
and the music was excellent
At the Second Baptist Dr. Landrum dis
cussed "Armenia's Woes
Eighteen persons We're baptized at
Grove-Avenue church Sunday night and
at the Seventh-Street Christian church
three members were received In the
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

some time, has almost recovered. and will
probably preside.
Mrs G. y. williams is very sick at her
residence, No. o7 north Seventh street
Mrs William Ashby Jones will be "at
home" TO her friends Thursday, December
18th. from 70 ).
Miss Mamie O. Gardner, Of Wilson. y.
9. IS visiting Miss Minnie j.. WnbOurn,
No. 5O2 Laurel street.
\ letter has been received announcing
the safe arrival at Gibraltar OF Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson.
MIS-. C. = Smithson. Of Crewe. and her
sister, Miss Louise Budd. of Blackstone.
Va. are visiting Miss Ruth pullor.
Or Arthur Jordan has returned to the
city from Hanover county. where he was
called in consultation by Or. \. j. Nelson.
Preparations are being made by the
McGll Catholic Union for holding a
smoker on the evening Of Monday. I'D
instant.
Hon. Taylor Berry. Judge Of the Fifth
Circuit. is at the Exchange 10 attend a
meeting Of the West Virginia Debt COM
mission
"The Grand Elks March, composed by
Mr.. Leo Wheat, IS to be Orchestrated, and
will be- played by Sousa's band on heir
next tour
AAT are bui iOi Aiif iifi ii-' VI tAA7H
Mimi" F.. Winbourn TO Mr.. J. j. Card
ner. 20 take place Wednesday at L. NJ.
at Pne-Street Baptist church.
Mr.. H. Tate Evans. late Record Clerk
of the General Assembly Of Virginia. has
left to ioin his family In Philadelphia. and
will take up his future residence there.
The verdict for siOSSg obtained in the
city Circuit Court on Friday last In the
case Of George T. King against Fletcher
q Campbell was In favor Of King and
against James Fletcher.
/ Detective Sergeant George \. Doran. Of
police headquarters. New York. and Mr..
T. Levy Of the metropolis were visitors
at the Office Of Chief Howard yesterday.
They are on "A pleasure jaunt
Messrs. NJ. G. Cahoon. Treasurer Of Bo-
noke. and j. T.. Flint. Sheriff OF Nor
thumberland county, were callers on the
Auditor Of Public Accounts yesterday.
Miss sane Gait has returned to Rich
mond. after very pleasant visits TO Mrs.
Charles NinnigerOde i'm Alexandria. and
to Mrs Charles GoldsbOrOugh. i'm Balti-
more. She is now at 800 west Franklin
street
Mr. II. Clay Drewry left yesterday
morning on the steamer PocahOntas for
WestOver. the home OF Major y II. Drew
~. who is ll. and az Major Drewry is
quite an old man his friends are uneasy
az TO his condition
Mr.. Burrel II. Marsh. secretary of Post
\. Virginia Division, Travellers Protec-
tive AssOcia ton. has resigned that posi-
ton and gone TO Greensboro. y. c. He
has been assigned 10 travel Virginia and
North Carolina In the interest Of the
Standard Oil Company. in whose offices
here he has filled the position Of book
keeper for the past five years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
The Removal Pinno Sale.

Every one who has called IS convinced
that we are i'm dead earnest about
moving, and are selling everything at
"cut prices" In Pianos alone the pur-
chases have averaged three day, and
yet we have ffty on hand. We solicit
the attention Of buyers. The stock com
prises Knabe. Everett. Mason & Ham
lin, Colby, Packard. Fine Small Instru-
ments, and sheet Music. The sale Will
last until January lst. Instalment or
cash. as desired, by customers.
MANLY b. RAMOS x co,
600 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
Chri,tmu, Holiday Excursion Rnfes

The Southern Railway will sell tickets
within a radius OF 800 miles at cents
per mile, one way, for the round-trip
tickets on sale December 22d 10 18th. in
elusive. and December 10Th TO January lst,
inclusive: final limit, January 3d.
VIII also sell tickets on same basis on
December 18Th 70 December 18th. inclu-
sive TO students upon presentation OF
certificate signed by superintendents
principals. or presidents OF schools or
colleges. Final limit January 9Th.
C. W CECIL.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
920 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
The board AIRLINE.

Reduced rates TO the Cotton States and
International Exposition, Atlanta. Ca
The only line with daily trains through
without change. From December 10Th TO
18th, inclusive the Seaboard Airline will
cell round-trip tickets to Atlanta for
s775. good for five days from date OF
sale. Between the same dates the rates
OF sl2.lO. good for ten days from date
OF sale. which heretofore has been on
sale only on Tuesdays and Thursiays.
will be- on sale daily. For Pullman reser.
walton. etc.. apply TO II. NJ. BOYKlN
City Passenger Agent
..,,.u So east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17

ft was Ladies Night for the McGili
Catholic Union last night. and their spa
cious rooms In Cathedral Hall Were filled
with a large and genial thrOng Of mem
bers and their lady friends. musical
programme OF great attractiveness was
delightfuly rendered by Mrs Katherine
Kohler Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.. Rueger. ana
Mr.. Charles II. Phillips, of -. Johns
church choir and Mr.. James HOllOran
ana Mr. James Baseler. all OF whom had
kindly volunteered their services for the
occasion. Tn entertainment. which con-
cluded with a brief social session. was one
of the most delightful yet given under the
auspices of the union. and was thoroughly
anInNal hE All nre..nf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
adopted. and finally dIsposes of the

adopted and finally dlsposes of the
matter.
To the Officers and Members OF George
f. Pickett Camp:
We. your Committee on Hall. which
WIS instructed 90 complete all neces-
sary arrangements for renting a room
for our meetings in the Lec-Camp build
ing. which had been rendered US by the
trustees OF that camp. beg leave 10 report
\. G.. Evans. trustees that Lee Camp.
at meeting held December g. 1895. re-
fused 10 allow said trustees 70 rent 4
room to Pickett Camp.
Youi committee asks 10 Ice discharged
from further consideration Of this mat
te-
We are frafernalN.
ROBERT y. NORTHERN,
g. r. IOEHR
J.. L. LYNCH.
Committee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
The Removal Piano Sale.

Every one who has called is convinced
that we are In dead earnest about
moving. and are selling everything at
"cut prices" In Pianos alone the pur-
chases have averaged three a day, ana
yet we have fifty on hand We solicit
the attention Of buyers. The stock COM
prises Knabe. Everett. Mason q Ham
lin. Colby. Packard. Fine Small Instru-
ments. and Sheet Music. The sale will
last until January lst. Instalment or
cash, as desired by customers.
MANLY B. RAMOS q co,
s8 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-17
coTroN-srATEs EXPOSITION.
especial Rntes"-"AtInnta speciar,--
Via the Seaboard Air-Ifnc.

Only line running solid trains between
Richmond and Atlanta. Pullman buffet
seepers and yestibuled day coaches No
extra fare on vestibule trains. on Tues
days and Thursdays Of each week fare
from Richmond TO Atlanta and return.
only N2iQ; good for ten days from data
OF sale.
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE:
Leave Richmond y:O5 A. NJ. and l2:3l
a. NJ; arriving Atlanta next day at SO
A. NJ. and 400 +. NJ.
Remember. commencing October ist. tho
Atlanta sleeper will be open at Union
Depot at j. NJ. This sleeper is placed
In service especially for the benefit OF
the Richmond travelling public
For other rates and information apply
to III NJ ROYKIN.
Passenger Agent.
SIG east Main street.