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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23

each. The word wealth" has a
somewhat elastic meaning when ap-
piled as designation of property,
but among the statisticians it covers,
first, and, chief of all, land, next
houses, then the contents of houses,
and in order of Importance cattle,
money, metal, railways, merchandise,
ships and sundries On the basis Of
all these the average wealth to each
inhabltant in the following countries
is in excess of 81, 900 per person: the
United States, England, France, Den||)
mark, Holland and Australia. Be-
tween the $3.50 and the $1,000 limit
are Switzerland, Belgium and CAN
ada. Belowthat are Germany, SPAN,
Italy and Sweden. In Russia the av-
erage is $500 and in no country from
which authentic statistics are attain
able is the amount of wealth less.
On the basis of the actual money in
circulation among the inhabitants, ir.
respective Of such forms Of invested
wealth as houses, land, ships and
merchandise, France is the wealthiest
country, with an average of $50 to
each inhabitant, the largest proper
ton of which is in gold coin. The av-
erage in the United States is $35, in
Germany $25, In Holland $40, in Great
Britain $40 80, in Spain $22,25, in It.
ally SIS, in Belgium $50, in Canada
$40, in Russia $40, in India S., in
Japan 81 so and IN China 81. A di-
vision of the wealth Of any country on
an exact and discriminating basis
amont its inhabitants is, of course,
but consideration of the
results of such division gives a very
clear indication of the relation which
the wealth of one country bears to theA
wealth Of another The growth of ,
material wealth is more rapid in the
United States than in any other eoun-
try, but the growth Of population
keeps on, too,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23
OBITUARY..

John A. Coffin was born August "a,
1858, at Pleasantplain, Jefferson
county, Iowa, died of consumption
July Is, 1896, at his home five and
one half miles northeast of Marvin,
aged 81 years, 10 months, "a days.
He was member of the Quaker
church from childhood, and joined
the M, e. church at Marvin in 1887.
While he lived among us he was
faithful in the discharge of his duties
and was two years Sunday school
superintendent at Lone Star appoint
ment.
His death was a triumphant ending
of faithful Christian life, his faith
and assurance being strikingly clear.
To him death only meant reaching
the good for which he had been striv-
ing and release from disease. He
leaves a wife, two sons and an aged
mother to mourn his loss. His last
words were to his family, II am fast
sinking. I'll soon be with Jesus.
Meet me in Heaven"
The funeral services were held at
the church in Marvin, under the aus
pices of the Modern Woodman of
America, Rev. Bowen preaching from
2 Cor. Ais, "The things which are
seen are temporal; but the things
which ere not seen are eternal. A
vast throng of people attended the
obscquies,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23
NANCE ITEns.

Mrs. Stewards sister left for Wan
kegaD, ILL.,, the 18th.
Mr.. Snow Of Matteson, preached
very acceptably at Lone Tree in Mr..
Rhoads' absence.
Robert Horns new house gives the
idea that he believes it is not good
for man to live alone.
1t will be remembered that early
field corn was in use last year the 21st
OF July. This season it was ready for
the table a week earlier.
We had the pleasure of reading
Mr.. McCusker's diploma, in which
the degree of Bachelor of Science is
conferred on him. 1t is the highest
honor attained by any one that has
lived in this vicinity in years at least
The W. q. T, U. spent very agree
able afternoon last week at Mrs. j i.
Hester's pleasant home, Old and
young participated in a good pro-
gram. The sentiment of Grandma
Hester's selection that the saloon
would go when the church SAID so,
was heartily commended. We are 80
glad that fathers as we'll as mothers
take time to encourage by their pres
ence such meetings. One new mem.
Der gained. True to a childs unerrine
instinct she remarked to mate, "Tll
join, and then they'll come to our
house." Isn't that in accordance with
last Sabbath's lesson. Gods covenant
brought such blessing TO Obededom's
house, that it was known by all, Just
as true it il today, whenever His word
is honored above all else, prosperity
follows.
@, A. Stewart Of Utica, Nebraska, a
former pastor Of Dana charge lectur
ed at Bloomington the l7th, under
the auspices Of the Epworth League
We are pleased to acknowledge call
from him and Rev. EseholtzA. Mr..
Stewart reports a revival last winter
on his work with 134 conversions.
kyk
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23

JOHN b, DYKES, a noted populist
politician Of this city and Of state
reputation, called the Criterion edl-
tor from his office and said: 'Now,
I don't want to hear or read any more
of you republicans calling the pops
anarchists, Since Herr Most has an
nounced himself in favor of the single
gold standard you must see the in
consistency Of your false accusations"
We owned up that John had scored a
point and returned to commune with
onrself and devoutly mediate on that
passage of scripture which says, Yer
lily, verify, I say unto you, politics
makes strange bedfellows.' "-Leban-
on Criterion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23

EE1ToR HERALD:-We beg leave to
express few thoughts through the
medium Of your paper, as appears to
us since reading the last weeks Dis
patch, which devoted considerable
space in opposing the free coinage of
silver. The principal objection was
that 1t would pay debtors with fifty
cent money. We ask common sense
and reason where is the wrong in
paying debts in the same money that
was borrowed, The greater part Of
the debts now existing we're contract
ed under the Sherman law when sill
yer was at or above par, We think
an impartial judge would say that the
crime is in trying to maintain a sys-
tenn enacted by law that deprecated
silver and compels debtors to pay
debts in gold that requires double
the property, labor or commodities to
get it according to its statement "un-
der free coinage this country would
have monometallism with double
prices for everything the workers
buy" That is exactly what we want,
we object to being brought down to
level where the laborers only hope
is bare existance. For example a
farmer owes $500, his wheat crop is
one thousand bushels. With mono
metallism it brings one thousand dol
lars. He pays his $500 indebtedness
and has $500 left to pay laborers and
other expenses, but on a gold basis if
he paid the debt he would have to do
all the labor withinself and the labor
ers can so a begging. If we were
not debtor nation the gold basis
might, The manufacturers cannot
operate their plants without cash con-
sumers and with prices cut in two
there IS nothing left for Investments
after debts are pad. One argument
as quoted was, Never was there more
capital IN Europe ready for invest
tnent at very low rates Of interest.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23
Program

of the Christian church convention ia
be held Aug. 8, 1896:
l p. m.--Music.
Devotional service led by j. Briggs.
Business meeting,
"Scrlptural Cooperation" Mr.. r.
W. Atwater.
Discussion.
Support of the Preacher" f. @.
johnson.
Discussion led by Mr.. Palmer.
Functions of the Auxilliaries of
the Church." Chas. Arnold.
Discussion.
EVENING SESSION
7:30-Song and praise, Mrs. Cook.
Devotional B. j. Carbsrson.
Recitation, Nellie Swim.
Quartette, Ohas., Gail, and Gussie
Arnold and Matte johnson.
Select reading, Ellen Rumbaugh.
Recitation, Mrs. Ada Smedley.
Music.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23

The effort to make q new platform
for Mr.. Ellis to mount, so far as this
county is concerned failed to accom-.
plish anything except hard feelings.
II there is a little moro reading out Of
the party done by the one idea men,
we might IS we'll let Congressman
Baker keep his Lebanon Crj.
teriOR.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23
Four Months tor 26 Cents.

The T,cice-a- Week Times, issued
Tuesday and Friday, is being sent to
subscribers on trial four months for
rs cents. Mail quarter in silver or
stamps to the Times, Kansas City,
Mo-, and get SO issues Of the best pa
per published in the Southwest. Fifty
cents buys the DAILY and Sunday
Times one month.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23

ELLIS is in hard way, After hav-
ing himself interviewed to prove that
he was i'll favor Of anything that
would get votes for himself it seems
mean Of Sheridan county which has
always been unreservedly for Ellis to
petition him to either get on the st.
Louis platform or give up bis job.-
HOWE Palladium
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23
Call EoR COUNTY coNYENTION.

A convention OF the Peoples Party Of Phillips
county is hereby called to meet at Phlllipsbnrg,
Kansas, on Tuesday, September Is, 1896, at 10
o'clock a. M, for the purpose OF nominating can.
ddates for the following Offices to be voted for ut
the general election held In November Repre-
sentative, clerk OF the district court county sup
probate Judge, coroner, and commissioner Of the
1rst commissioners district
The basis OF representation II one delegate at
large from each township and one for each twelve
votes, or major fraction thereof cast for Gon. W.
a. Harris for congressman nj large In 1891.
The various townships are entitled to the fol-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23

IL IL recommended that township CGuCuses bC
held Saturday, September 5th
u, q JOHNSON, Chairman.
j, i. MCCORMICK, Secretary.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-23
THURSDAY, July 28, 1896.
Peoples Party Ticket.

For Congressman 9th District,
NELSON Is, MCCORMICK,
OF Phillipsburg.
For Judge Appellate Court,
SAMUEL W. MoELRoY,
Of 0berlin,
For State Senator,
DAN HART,
OF Norton County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12
THE BEARS WE'RE CAUGHT.
HAD TO PAY FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO
CREATE A PANIC.

j. P1ERPONT MORGAN on THE NECESSITY FOR
MAINTAINING THE GOLD STANDARD.
AS things turned out, the bear spectators VINO
tried Wednesday to precpitate a panic not ohiy
failed in their work. but were made to pay Tor IT,
Outside Of the stocks held stop orders. practically
no long stocks were brought out during the attack
on values on the other hand. the bears sold short
stocks by the ream when they were trying 10 create
disaster. They thought they would have no trouble
In taking them back. In this they were. happiiy
mistaken.
They found out that in the main stocks were heid
in strong hands and could not be shaken out In
fact :he bears were compelled to pay premium on
not n few OF the stocks which they borrowed 70
make their deliveries. Yesterday they took alarm
when they saw the predcament they were In AMI
started to their shorts. They had to pay more
for the stocks they needed than they sold them FOR
the day before.
The closing prices Of stocks were with Few excep-
tions higher than those Of Tuesday last Following
is n list showing the low prices OF leading stocks
Wednesday and the closing prices yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12
THOTGHT IT WAS Az EiRTHQI 1hE.

A TORPEDO CHARGED WITH l3 POUNDS OF
TONrTE EXPLODED AT WILLETs POINT.
People living within three miles OF tho United
States engineers reservation at Wllets Point Long
Island thought on Wednesday afternoon that there
had been n severe earthquake. Windows ratted
and dishes ,rcmblei on the shelves Those at the
reservation, however saw Il beautiful sight and
heard A tremendous explosion. II vas one OF many
that have taken place within the last few years
but none of the preceding ones had the power OF
Wednesdays An old wrought iron torpedo was
loaded with l2j pounds Of tonite. II was taen
u,anted in the centre ot a nest oS mines charged
with various explosives The idea was To learn
the effect ~ the explosion on the other mines
The water was twelve feet deep where the MINIS
we're The torpedo was Set OF by electricity, ana
the explosion. although partly leadened By the
water was deafening column Of water he"
1fty feet into TIE air. and the water for a long
distance was churned into most angry looking
sea. -,
The test was n satisfactory one, as none OF the
other mines exploded. although some or them were
shifted by the great force of tho explosion Thous-
ands OF FISH were killed by the shock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12

Something which served to help the stock rnarke;
and TO imuar, an improved feeling to the financial
situation In general Information that the money
nlank OF the platform to be adopted at 81. Louis
would be entirely satisfactory 10 financial interests
and would promptly allay any fear on the part OF
foreign holders OF American securities. In fact II
was declared that II would induce purchases OF
stocks and bonds by European capitalists
J. pierpont Morgan who returned from Europe
Wednesday by the Teuton'c. was at his office at
Wall and Broad sts yesterday morning. He refused
% discuss politics. but on the financial question
he said
..1na matter n, chief consequence IS the currency
question n that question Is settled satisfactorily.
Europe Will buy our securities. otherwise Europe
will not buy When speak OF satisfactory
settlement OF the money question mean decision
that this country will maintain the single gold
standard
1T stands 70 reason that unless European capt.
tallsts know in what kind OF money We VIII pay
our debts they will not inves, In our securities
and there can be no sound money that Il not based
on the single gold standard. l have nothing to do
with pol,lcs but II is my opinion that II tho Re
publIcan party puts A sound money plank in tho
nla,form which II adopts at ST Lous-a plank In
which there is no strafdle and which Is unnis
takably IN favor OF the single gold standard. and
the nominee unreservcdly accepts that plank. the
result will be satisfactory alike the people Of
th,. country who have the countrys real and best
interests A. heart and TO the European capitalists,
who have Investments In America.
Unlimited European capital awaits investment
here. provided. "a said before. the money ques-
tion is settled IN the right way. straldle on
this question wil not be accepted abroad. The
country must be unquestlonably and unquahedy
on single gold basis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12
ACCTSED OF KICKING HER MOTHER.
WOMAN DIES AFTER MAKING SERIOUS
CHARGE AGAINST HER DAUGHTER

A WOMAN DIES AFTER MAKING SERIOUS
CHARGE AGAINST HER DAUGHTER.
Mrs Beatrice Kunzlcman. sixty-six years old.
~, No ga East One e-hundred- d-second-st.. went
into the patrol station OF the East One-hundred-
ord fourth-st police station on Wednesday after
noon and told Policeman Regel that she had been
eeriously Injured by kick In the abdomen when
she said her daughter. Mrs. Alice Breckner. who
lived In the same house with her. had given her
Rlerel summoned ambulance and the woman
w.. taken to Harlem Hospital. AT the hospital 1t
ros not thought first that she was seriously
Injured Yesterday however she was taken with
internal hemorrhages from which she died at 4:3O
p. m.
The police OF the East Northumberland -fourh-st.
station then arrested the daughter. Mrs Breckner
had been living at her mothers house with her
three children since the death OF her husband. nf-
teen months ago Mre. KunZleman was supporting
her invalid husband. and she had tried TO get rid
OF her daughter with whom she had frequent quar-
rels The police say that the mother had been IN
Bellevue Hospital more than once suffering from
hemorrhages, and they are inclined TO think that
the daughter is not guilty Of the charge preferred
against her. The daughter denies that she kicked
he mother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12
LAST PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.

THANKS I-NANIMOUSLY VOTED TO sFhAhi-n i'>
his vAIEDICTORY ADDREss-A FEW
PENSION BILLS PASSED
Warrington June u.-When Speaker Reeds sa'e.
tu at II O'Clock This morning. calling the fiouse "a
p,,r.son,a,ves N order for the final meeting OF the
ars, session OF the LIVth Congress. less Una" wv
core members were in their seats, ana hot d "u',
trsd spectators ali tod in the galleries The reau-
hg OF the journal OF the proceedings trahsdc'eu
saturday morning occupied nearly an houf. Speanoi
s.ee announced the signing by him OF the Dstr'c'
Of Columbia Appropriation bin.
A resolution introduced by Mr.. Leonard u'ep'.
PENN was agreed to. extending until November
the period within which additional testimony may
be taken In the contested election case or HOPKINS
agt Kendall from the Xth Kentucky District.
Mr. D.ngley (T2ep., Me) introduced the usual res
oauton authorizing the appointment OF comihit'ee
Oh aree TO Join similar committee on the part OF
ths Senate to inform the President that Congress
was ready 10 adjourn. II agreed 10, ana
Mes'rs Dinsey. Cannon Rep., I'D and sayers
'Der, Tex were named by the Speaker.
THANKS FOR SPEAKER REED.
Ar Turner CDem Ca offered the following reso-
luton:
rlaai That The thanks OF the House are due the Hon
.ss .nomas B. Reed for the ability. faithfuness ana
duties Of his ofii:e.
The reading o. the resolution. which was not pre-
sause
Rising vote" suggested Mr.. Dockery (Dem. Mo-
=. several other members.
All In favor OF the resolution" said Mr.. Dngley
WI rise and be counted after a pause) 1t Is
snsed 10 by the unanimous vote Of the House"
upplaus.)
~ this time the attendance had increased 10 over
sandred. and every his feet.
~ the mean time Also a handsome basket OF roses
been placed the desk OF Representative
~ainss Dem.. Miss.). with the compliments Of the
"'shts OF Congress Heights. token OF their
sv'eciaton OF his efforts In behalf of some local
'.ef IN which they were interested
- senate bill was called up by Mr.. Jenkins Htep.
~ to pay the claim OF Il. J. Van Week admins
>'or CT Henry Van Week. 1850 for extra work on
s .oeks Of the 81. Marys Falls Canal. Its consid-
saon Afforded opportunity for Mr.. Wheeler
.sm' Ala briefly TO address the House, which he
- oeen seeking for two or three days. on the
~Ssnlhg evil Of the enormous expenditures under
.sa he Government is suffering" He read a
'ement Of the expenditures OF the various Gov
.liaents Of the earth. and Mr.. Owens Dem. Ky)
States '"' ' s ~ Wv
The expenditures of the United States" impress
-" SAID Mr.. Wheeler National State county
Of dollars"
~ IL this bill should be passed." responded Mr..
s.ens the total expenditures would be one thou
sas, one hundred millions and for,y-nvs hundred
S~,srs Naughter)
Ahe Dill was passed
A RECESS TAKEN.
wv the House took recess until o'clock.
-. ~ ne reassembing OF the House at o'clock a
wa received from the President announe-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12
STICTDE OF A LITTLE GIRL.

RrcAusE HER BEAUTIFUL HAIR WAS CUT OFF IN
An INDUSTRIAL HOME
poughkeepsie June II (SpeciaD.-May Conklin. ten
,o.-s ola hocame an inmate OF the DE Peyster In
dustrial Home at Tlvol. Dutchess County. week
ago She wore long golden hair when she entered
tho home but the matron. Mrs. George. according
n the custom of the institution. cut on her hair
Little May seemed dspirited after her peautu ha''
vvos eone and she complained a great deal about IT,
On TUESDAY she procured box OF paris green
from, some unknown source. and ate a large guam
t,tv Of the poison mixed with sugar She became
violently Ill., and MEDICAL aid was summoneedd ed An AN
gat hetter and to-day she died. She tod tne
matron that she took the poison because her mar
had fsaen cut of While she was Ill she persiSentiy
,,as,ssd - food and said that she wanted to die
Mrs George says that II Is customary to Keep tho
g,ris hair short because IL can be KEPT IN more
Ldv condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12
THREE PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH.

Whiting. Ind. June ii.-Three persons were
burned 10 death by a fire that occurred here yes
terdsy The dead are: Mrs. Annie Homan. twenty
eight years old: Miss Mamie Homan and John c.
Homan. The fire originated In the saloon OF John
puiasky and destroyed tho saloon and two ad-
foiniug housek
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12
THE sENATEs SESSION ENDS QUIETLY.
THANKS FOR THE PRESIDING oFTIcERs-vIcE-

PRESIDENT STEvENsON's REMARKS
Washington. June 1.-THE Senate met to-day at II
O'Clock for the last time this session and few
minutes later went into executive session Before
the doors we're closed. however bill granting a
pension 10 the widow OF General William II. Glib
SON. OF Ohio. passed and the Nice-President
announced his signature 10 the District or Co
lurobla Appropriation bill-the last of the genera
appropriation bills
The doors were reopened. but no business was
transacted for some time the body evidently being
IN the condition Of waiting for something TO turn
I'm Senators were gathered In knots about the
chamber chatting and laughing. while the Vice
President leaned his desk talking with the
o.pior Senator from his State. Mr.. Cullom The
galleries were almost empty. only HANDFUL OF
spectators being in the pubic galleries "hhe the
ladies' Senator's and diplomatic galleries were ALB
solu,elv deserted. Only nineteen Senator'S were on
The Noor--+leycn Democrats. seven Republicans ana
one Popu.ist-all equally busy doing nothing.
AT twenty minutes before u a batch OF House
bills was laid before the Senate ana referred 10
the proper committees. after when the senate re-
lapsed into it's former drifting condition-ine only
other ripple 10 disturb It's placidity being the ap-
pearance Of a page at 1215 with large basket
OF flowers for Mr. Walthall Oem Mss). from
the citizens OF Congress Heights. u. e.
At ten minutes before / committee" consisting
OF Mr. Sherman Rep.. Oho) and Mr.. Smith Dem
" j., was appointed to act with a similar COM
mittee from the House 10 inform the President tha
Congress was ready to adjourn uniess he had some
further communication TO make.
The Vlce-Pres.dent announced the appointment
OF a Joint committee. consisting OF Senators Harris
Dem. TENN, Faulkner Dem. w. Va) and Nc
Milan (Rep.. Mich.). TO investigate the charitable
and reform Institutions of the District OF Columbia:
10 INQUIRE as what need there is for Congressional
aid and how much II any. of such appropriations
is now diverted into rectarian channels
At l:2O the Senate took a recess until o'clock.
When II resumed its session the galleries well
filled with an expectant throng. large number or
whom were women. gathered to witness the end Of
the first session OF the LIVth Congress. 1t was
therefore a great disappointment when. few min
utes after the President had raped for order
Mr. Harris (Dem.. TENN moved that the Senate
,roceed to the considerat ton OF executive business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-12
OFFICERS OF THE EXCHANGE.

The American Horse Exchange Q-mited) was
organized about fifteen years ago, at which time
the building put up. Its officers are: Presl-
dent William X. Vanderbilt; chairman OF the
directory Colonel William Jay; general man.
ager, George Peabody Wetmore: auctoneer
II. j. Stevens; superintendent. Frank Ware.
Late in the afternoon William G. Whitney had
removed from the building seven coach horses
valued at 81, 100 each. The day before large
sale Of horses owned by Stephen b. Elkns took
place