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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-16
CALL FOR COUNTY CONVENTION,

A convention OF the Peoples Party OF Phillips
county is hereby called 10 meet at Phlllipsburg,
Kansas, on Tuesday September 10, 1896, at 10
o'clock a, M, for the purpose Of nominating can
didates for the following Offices TO be voted for at
the general election held In November: Repre-
erintendent OF public instruction, county attorney,
probate Judge coroner, and commissioner Of the
first commissioners district
The basis OF representation IL one delegate at
large from each township and one for each twelve
votes, or major fraction thereof cast for Hon. W.
A. Harris for congressman at large in 1894.
The various townships are entitled to the fol-
loving renrpapntation!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-16
THURSDAY, July 16, 1896.
Peoples Party Ticket.

FcOpISo TuIly llSNct'
For Congressman 9th District,
NELSON d. MCCORMICK,
Of Phillipsburg.
For Judge Appellate Court,
SAMUEL w. MoELRoY,
OF Oberlin.
For State Senator,
DAN HART,
OF Norton County.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-16
Wanted An Idea II: g 5 ; :eI=;

Protect YOUR ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Writ, JOHN WEDpERBURN z CO., Patent AttOr
neysI WashingtQn d. c. for their 81 800 prize offer
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-02-07

Continued ON Fourth Page.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15
A SHORT SESSION IN THE HOUSE
Ad ourrmeut Out OF Respect to the Late
RenresentatiVe Crane.

Washington. Feb. 10.--The desk of
Mr.. Grain of Texas. who died early this
morning, was draped heavily with
Black when the house recOnVened at
1890 after the recess after Sunday. The
debate on the bond bill proceeded until
noon, when the legislative day of Sat
urday expired. Mr.. Hainer Of Nebraska
spoke in favor Of Inconvenience in
the free coinage substitutes; Mr. Nc
Dermott. Mr. Calderhead and Mr.. Skin
ner for concurrence.
The house Immediately recOnVened.
The blind chaplain referred to Mr.
Grains death in sympathetic words.
Mr.. Dingley endeavored to reach a
new arrangement about the bond bill
debate. He asked that tomorrow be
given to the District of Columbia COM
mittee, Wednesday to a continuation Of
the bond bill debate, and that on Thurs
day the debate proceed under the five
minute rule until 4 o'clock, when a vote
should be taken. There was no Objec-
ton.
Mr.. Sayers made formal announce
ment of the death of his colleague and
offered the usual resolution, which was
unanimously adopted. A committee
was appointed by the speaker to ac-
company the body to Texas, after which
at 1915 the house, as further mark
Of respect, adjourned until tomorrow.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15
Edison Is Preparing for a Mar
vicious Experiment.
BY 1HEAID OF THE NEW X RAY
II l. proposed to Photograph the Seat o
Thought Through the Human
Skull.

Orange, ~ j., Feb. 10.-Thomas A.
Edison was hard at work all day pre-
pairing for his experiment of photo
graphing the human brain with the aid
Of the newly discovered X ray. With
aid of mercury pumps he labored as
siduously on Crooks tubes of his own
manufacture To the mouth of each
tube a long glass was attached and
through this by means of a connecting
tube in the side the mercury was run
and the air in the Crooks tube was
gradually exhausted by the mercury.
Surrounded by score or more Of re-
porters and other visitors, Edison sat
for hours watching the progress Of the
work, and he displayed a wonderful
amount of patience when, after repeat
ed trials, the desired result was not
obtained. Again and again the efforts
were repeated, and Edison explained to
the reporters that he was trying to see
whether the rays were longitudinal
etheric vibration going straight out into
space, or local magnetic waves cir
culating from one electrOde to the other
in the tube through the air in the i'm
mediate locality, being purely local in
influence. He was DESTROYS of finding
the degree Of vacuum in tube which
would give the best effort of X rays
In another experiment today he caus-
ed the rays to pass through a piece Of
steel, One-half of an inch thick He
also found that the mysterious rays
were capable of penetrating a bit of
cardboard, a piece of celluloid and a
half-inch strip Of steel combined, leav-
ing the plate uniformly black Had
the rays not penetrated the steel the
plate would naturally have been black
in the place where the steel was not
interpOsed. He secured similar results
several times with equal precision
Tomorrow he will try to phOtogra ph
sections of the head only, by placing a
small film, which is the plate inclOSed
in cellulOid covers, in the mouth of the
subject with the plate facing the palate.
The rays from the huOrescent bulb
electrode will then be directed so as to
penetrate the skull and strike the plate
at the desired angle.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15

Later on in his speech Senator Smith
said. 1.-THE Monroe doctrine does apply
IN the controversy between Great Brit
ain and Venezuela, quite as truly and
ouite as Justly as if the flying squadron
were now in Venezuelan port demand
ing the submission of a people who nave
achieved their independence. 10 de-
fine the methods by which a forelgn
mower may accomplish its purpose by
evading technicalities is to nulllty abso-
luteIy the American principe upon
which we take our stand.
"The most popular thing we could do
today, and probably in the condition or
affairs the most beneficial thing we
could do" he continued, would be 10
pass the necessary appropriation bllIs
and go home. The mere fact that we
are in session is a menace to the re-
vival of business and the return Of pros
perity."
Consideration was resumed on the
resolution directing the secretary of ag-
iriculture to carry out the law for the
distribution of seeds, and Senator Vest
renewed his criticism of the secretary.
Senator Bate spoke in defense of the
secretary. He said it was not fair or
inst that the secretary of agriculture
should be accused in this manner with
out his view of the subject being un-
derstood. He said that the senate
sDeeches were ''inflammatory and de-
cIamatory," full of abuse and sarcasm,
when. in his opinion, the secretary had
acted with wisdom and justice
At 2:45 p. m. the senate went into eX-
ecutive session. Senator Mills an
nounced the death of Representative
Grain and resolutions submitted by him
were adopted. The vice president
named Senators Mills, Gallinger and
Kyle as a committee to represent the
senate a the Obsequies.
At 4 o'clock, as a further mark of re-
spect to the deceased, the senate ad-
iourned until tomorrow.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15
EXPLOSION Miles ABOVE EARTH
People of Madrid Put III a State Of Panic
hX the OcCnrrencc

Madrid, Feb. 10.-An aerolite exploded
above this city today. The loud report
was followed by a general panic. Ac-
cording to the officials Of the Madrid
observatory, the explosion occurred 20
miles above the earth. When the ex-
plosion occurred the populace believed it
was an earthquake or a sign of divine
wrath. Many injuries are reported to
have resulted from the panic which
broke out among the people and from
their frantic attempts to escape from
the factories and schools. Seventeen
persons were injured in one tobacco fac
tory by the collapse Of a staircase when
the inmates rushed upon it to escape
from the building. At the palace it was
at first feared a bomb had been explod-
ed. Much damage was done by the force
of the concussion.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15
FOR THE FUNERAL OF VIM ENGLISH
Services Occur This Afternoon in the
Hotel English parIOrs.

Indianapolis, Feb 8.-The details for the
funeral of William II. English have been
arranged. The services will occur at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the parlors
of the hotel. The funeral services will be
in charge of Rev. John E. English of New
York, Baptist minister and a cousin of
the deceased The palbearers will be
Governor Matthews, Mayor Taggart, John
c. New, General Fred knefer, United
States Senator Turpie, John j. Curtis,
John Coburn and John r. Wilson.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15
BENSON ESCAPED THE FATAL MOOSE
Jury Rendered Verdict in the Seconc
Degree.

Degree.
Walla Walla, Wash, Feb. THE case
of d. X. Benson for the murder of Will
liam Ellis was given to the jury at
$50 last night. At 1890 today the jury
came into court asking further instruc-
tons.
Judge Upton read the former charge,
which the jury took to their room and
in a few minutes returned verdict of
murder in the second degree.
There is much comment here on the
judges charge, which was favora BILE
to Benson. When the jury first retired
they stood eight for murder in the first
degree. This is the second convict who
has killed another and got off through
technicalities
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15
Died in the Orient.

Philadelphia, Feb. 10.-A cablegram
from Darpeeling, India, announces that
William A. Parry of this city who was
making an Oriental tour accompanied
by his wife, died at that place on Sat
urday.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15
PREMIUM ON GOLD MAY INCREASE
Bullion Dealers Look for a Fine Bust.
ness Next Week.

New York, Feb. S.-The premium on
gold is Il to p per cent. Business is
light, but bullion dealers look for an
active demand for gold next week after
the official allotment of bonds has been
made.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-02-15
Mr.. Chapmsn WIN 10.

Washington, D. c., FEB. 9.-Comptrolier
Eckels announces his approval Of the Sc.
lection of p. w. Chapman as assistan.
cashier of the First National bank o.
Pullman
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
10 RIVAL THE REPTTBITC

Captain L. H. Cone, of Philadelphia,
and ]. Henry Edmunds, of Cape May,
N. j., are promoting a movement to
contract with Cramps or Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company for the build
ing of large steam propeller to ply
between Cape May Point and Phila-
delphia. She will cost about $175. 600,
and make the run down in five hours,
giving passengers four hours at the
shore. This new packet will be COM
pleted in time for service next Sum-
mer, and will run in opposition to the
Republic.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Tomorrow evening the Delaware
Peace Society will meet and elect David
Ferris and Rev. William w. Campbell
delegates to the international peace
conference, to be held in Philadelphia.
The revival services being held at
Union NJ. e. Church by Rev. c. +.
Wyatt. have been more than usually
successful.
Glass '96, of the High School. will
meet tomorrow evening in the assem-
bly, room Of the High School at 730
o'clock.
The 1O.43 o'clock north-bound p.
W. q b. railroad express was forty
minutes late this morning.
These deaths were recorded to-day:
Elisha Newlin. Robert King, colored,
and James McClinchey.
The schooner Maurice f. Stidhams,
Of Mauricetown, n j., which has been
unloading pipe for the Street and
Sewer Department at Shipley street
wharf, cleared this morning.
-Commander-in-C T. S. Clark
son, of the G. A. R., has appointed w.
S. Byron assistant adjutant general OF
the Delaware G. A. r., colonel on his
staff.
One of the Delaware Construction
Company's machines has gone to Fort
Delaware to drive piling for the tor
pedo station.
This afternoon a commission, con-
sisting OF Richard B. Gibbons,
Dennis j. Mention, J. Newlin
Gawthrop and Thomas Curley, ap-
pointed by Judge Grubb, will meet,
view the Nelson Cleland property, at
the foot of Seventh street, and assess
the damages for cutting the street
the property.
"A Philadelphia firm has rented the
Heald Building, at Seventh and Market
streets.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
JUSTIS WANTS AN INJUNCTION.
SEEKS TO PREVENT JOSEPH DA-
VIDSON FROM RECOVERING ON
HIS BONDS.

George Justis has asked OF Chancel-
lor Nicholson a preliminary injunction
preventing Joseph Davidson from re-
covering the amount of two judgment
bonds given to him by Justis at the
time of the dissolution of partnership
of the firm OF Justis & Davidson, clo-
thiers, on Market street below Third.
Justis gave the bonds to Davidson II
lieu Of cash for his interest in the firm
Several weeks ago Davidson went x
the Court House at 10 O'Clock at might
and entered them up. Execution was
ordered, the writs were placed I'm the
hands of the sheriff and execution
stayed. Since then efforts to come TO
an agreement concerning the matter
have been made and failed.
In the Court OF Chancery this morn
ing William S. Hilles and Walter II.
Hayes, representing Justis, petitioned
the chancellor to grant a preliminary
injunction. The petition OF the depo-
nent stated that Davidson secured the
bonds by false and fraudulent state
ments concerning the condition OF the
firms resources; that he had used more
money for his own private purposes
than he was entitled TO, and had never
accounted for it on the firms books;
that Davidson had kept the firms
books and that the complainant had
no opportunity to acquaint himself
with the true condition of the finances
of the co-partnership. relying upon
DavidsOn's statements to him about Il.
That an accounting would show that
instead of him being indebted to David
son for the thousands Of dollars repre-
sented by the two bonds, Davidson
owed him about 5000 at the time of the
Several affidavits showing that
Davidson had almost exclusive charge
of the books and accounts were read.
Colonel Benjamin Nields, who repre-
sented Davidson, presented an answer
denying any and all charges of fraud
and misrepresentation, and also a large
of affidavits showing that
Davidson and Justis had equal access
to the books. money and safe. and that
both exercised il when occasion de-
manded. In fact there was fiat con-
tradiction all around.
The chancellor said that there was
no new question of law raised, but
there was certainly a great question of
fact He reserved his decision until
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
STERLITH HELD FOR COURT.
MUST ANSWER THE CHARGE BE-
FORE THE GRAND JURY.

SEVERAL NEW PRISONERS MADE
THEIR DEBUT BEFORE JUDGE
BALL IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT
THIS MORNING.
This mornings session Of Municipal
Court was a very busy one. Three
drunks, three bruisers and one knight
of the chips composed the list of vic
Tins.
James Walsh, a plain drunk. and
John Kehoe, a drunk all over, were
fined 81 and costs each.
Charles Sharp and William Norris
were fined SO and costs for acting in a
disorderly manner.
William Dickson, colored, keeps a
poker dive for the colored sports
OF Wilmington. Late last night raid
was made on the place and Dickson
and several other dusky players were
discovered at the game. Dickson was
arrested and will answer tomorrow
morning to the charge.
Philip Hogan, who assaulted John
Heck Saturday morning last, was held
over until his former record could be
looked into. Hogan claims that Heck
was about to steal his trousers when
he (Hogan) struck him.
At last nights session Of Municipal
Court John Sterlith. who is charged
with acting improperly with Annie ].
Campbell waived a hearing for the
upper court.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
Mr.. JACOBY RETURNS BILLS.
WILL NOT PAY THOSE OF JOSEPH
GRAHAM, WHICH WERE REFER
RED TO HIM.

| WILL NOT PAY THOSE OF JOSEPH
GRAHAM, WHICH WE'RE REFER.
RED TO HIM.
At the meeting of the Street and
Sewer Department last night the city
treasurer reported the balance in bank
to be $125, 5,545.0S. The weekly payroll
of s1,01077 was ordered paid. The sec
retary's collections amounted to ST.
0SO.13.
The city engineer reported that he
had completed the plans for grades in
the Highlands.
John Logue was awarded a contract
to set curb on Eighteenth street, be-
tween Washington street and the
Boulevard. The city engineer was in
structed to give stakes.
The sewer engineer was instructed to
put in an inlet at Eighth and West
streets.
A communication was received from
the Manhattan Laundry that on ac-
count of market wagons backed up
against the curb, they were unable to
get into their stable on King street
above Ninth. The communication was
referred to the clerk of the market and
the street commissioner.
John Jacoby sent letter to the board
in which he stated that he would not
pay the bills of Joseph Graham, which
were referred to him for payment.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
THE BILLS HANG FIRE.
LEVY COURT POsTPONEs ACTION
ON THE EXPENSES OF THE
ELECTION.

ON THE EXPENSES OF THE
ELECTION.
Chairman Scott, at the meeting of
the Levy Court yesterday afternoon,
stated that Sheriff Finn had requested
that he be allowed an additional day
warden at New Castle jail, there being
l69 inmates with but one warden to
guard them
Mr.. Gallagher stated that Dr. John
j. Black the Jail physician, and others
had expressed themselves as believing
in the need of another day warden.
Mr.. Armstrong, an ex-sheriff, said
that his experience had taught him
that one man could not successfully
watch and care for 1863 prisoners.
Mr.. Mealey moved that further con-
sideration of the matter be postponed
until the next meeting, and his motion
prevailed.
Chairman Scott stated that the recent
high tides had left their mark upon the
causeway at Port Penn,and requested
the members TO make a visit of inspec-
tion on Monday.
The causeway over st. Augustine
marsh was accepted from Patrick
Neary and he was paid for mis- work, an
agreement having been reached be-
tween him and the court.
The bills of the election officers were
passed. Checks for those doing service
in Wilmington will be given out by the
Department of Elections. II will be
several days before the clerk OF the
peace will have the checks ready for
the officers of the outside hundreds.
The county treasury is low Just now,
due to slow collections, and the Levy
Court will not have money TO pay all
the claims until the rush of the last
week of this month, the three per cent.
rebate expiring on November 81. The
delinquent collectors have also been re-
quested to get in all the money they
possibly can.
Messrs. Armstrong. Gallagher and
Mealey were appointed a committee to
burn old and worthless books and
papers in the offices of the county
treasurer and county comptroller. They
will perform their work in n few days.
Action on the election bills was post
poned until December 1, to which time
the court adjourned
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
A COMPLICATEn CAsE-

James August and John Tucker were
arrested on warrant sworn out by
Joseph j. Bond, chief engineer of the
Water Department, on the charge OF
stealing copper boiler tubes. August
and Tucker claim that Bond awarded
them the contract of removing an old
boiler at the City Pumping Station, and
they thought the tubes went with the
contract. After the men had sold the
copper they were arrested. The case
came up before Magistrate Kelley last
night, but was continued until Friday
evening.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
EPWORTHs CONCERTS

Epworth M. E. Church choir. aug
mented to fifty voices. will give two
grand concerts on Thursday and Fri.
day evenings, December IL and 1S. in.
stead of the dates formerly announced
The director has secured some first.
class talent that could not he nresent
on the former dates. A careful GO.
lection is being made of the music 7,
be sung by the big chorus, and instrn.
mental and vocal soloists of reputation
will assist.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
WHEEL CLUB ANNIVERSARY.

The second anniversary OF the vii
mington Bicycle Club was celebrated
with a very enjoyable smoker at the
club house, at Delaware avenue and
Tatnall street last night. A very pleas
ing program had been arranged by the
entertainment committee and these
contributed to the evenings pleasure
by rendering recitations and vocal and
instrumental musical selections: c. S.
Robb, w. H. Robinson, Frank Pierce.
r. S. Burleigh, Orient Mandolin and
Guitar Club, Harry Klund, Harry Tur-
ner and w. ID. Kelley. Refreshments
were served. President William Rice
made an address, in which he con-
graduated the club on its phenomenal
growth in popularity and membership.
1t has become in its short existence the
leading wheel club and one of the best
social clubs in the state.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
DIAMONDS WITH HIS PEARL.

A letter was received yesterday by a
friend from George G. Diamond, who
recently kept a restaurant at Front
ana Market streets. The letter read:
Friend Jack Law: ] am in New York
HOW is everything on the coast? Is
the shanty gone yet? Mary is well and
Kicking. We are in business here and
Things are getting along nicely" II
VIII be remembered that Diamond
eioped from this city with Mary Earle
whom he employed as a waitress.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
MAVERICK RAN ASHORE

Inc standard Oil Company's steamer
maverick, Captain Rubelli, recently re-
paired Dy the Harlan and Hollings-
Worth company, went ashore Monday
nlght on Upper Gangwood Ledges, near
hockland, Me. She foated unassisted
lne next morning apparently uninjured
ana proceeded for Bangor. She sailed
from Philadelphia last week, having
IN tow the Standard Oil barge No. 5S.
which she took to Boston. and she was
on her way from there to Bangor when
she met with the accident.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18

These were: Joseph Pyle, William p.
Hyland, Enos II. Jefferson and Evan
T. Speakman.
The report Of Grand Treasurer Rob-
inson showed receipts Of s2,010.q2, and
expenses of $1,290.21, leaving a balance
of $720.71.
Grand Representatives James Welch
and p ]. Isaacs made a very Interest,"
ing report Of the meeting of the Su-
preme Lodge.
The Grand Lodge adjourned at IL
o'clock for dinner and reconvened at 2
o'clock. The officers for the ensuing
year will be elected at o'clock this
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
ROBBED A DIsTILLERY.

Thieves last night broke into and
robbed the still OF Jacob Levy. at
Dover, and stole money amounting to
SIC and a quantity OF peach brandy. the
product Of the distillery. The thieves
pried off n window and entered the
place. The money was taken from the
till of the distillery. II is not yet
known how much brandy was taken.
Detective Nathan II. Hutchins has
been employed by Mr. Levy to ferret
out the thieves.
Evening journal., 1896-11-18
-FOUR FEET OF WATER ABOARD.

The pine wood trading schooner
Frank Herbert, bound from Bermuda
hundred. Virginia, for New York, ar
rived at the Delaware Breakwater yes
terday morning leaking badly. There
was then four feet of water in her hold
and the leak so increased, the crew be-
ing unable to keep her free, that when
night arrived she was filled with water
ana settled. Her main deck is now three
Ieet under water. Captain Morgan is
awaiting instructions from her owner
>: a. Reynolds. The vessel halls from
richmond, and was built in 1855 al
Falrhayen, Connecticut.