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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
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pany.
Among the losses at the fee al
James Hoppers the other day was
$50 in cash. A big loss for any man.
Moody Couch goes to Salide,
Colo, in the near future, John
Woods takes his place at A, w,
Robertson's.
Go to q, H, Tucker for coflins
and Baskets, school furniture and sup.
plies from the famous factory of Kane
& Co, Racine, Wis.
The Dispatch, the 80 called friend
and champion of woman, never gets
into a row but what it strikes some
member Of that sex,
j. +, Morse has been kept away
from his place at the Phillips County
Bank, by an attack Of la grippe. He
is now crawling around,
-Blacksmithing, pillow repairing,
wagon work of all kinds promptly
and neatly done at Goodman's Shop
east of the Bissell House.
John @ Royce is in Washington.
where he has joined the ranks Of the
thousands Of anxious Office seekers,
He will be away about a month.
If you want first class iobsoi
paper hanging, painting or calsimin-
ing done cheap, call on N. d. Jones.
Leave orders at Mckay & loves.
R A. and James Handy are in
Missouri where they are packing up
a stock Of general goods, which will
be moved here, and a store opened
"A. W. Robertson IS still con-
fined at home with an attack of sick
ness. Not at all dangerous, but still
severe enough to keep him away
from business.
The Rock Island commenced
work preparatory to the construction
of new iron bridge just east of Agra
Five new iron bridges go in west OIL
here this year.
"A. H, Borton and wife of De
land, Illinois, are in the city will
the expectation of making this thei
home. He seems we'll pleased will
the country.
Mrs r. B. Agnew Of Colorad,
Springs was in the city Friday last
the guest Of Mrs. W. d. Wltwer
An informal reception was given he
in the afternoon.
George A. Spaulding is now liv
ing at Plateau, Ind. Ter, and hal
splendid prospects for an appoint
ment to the position Of United
States Commissioner.
Link Nipps has retired from th'
management of the Hotel Bissell, anc
is succeeded for time at least b!
John Bissell. d. 0. Williams o
Kirwin, is acting as clerk.
The school house in district 6S
west of town was used for a dane,
last Saturday night, and the non
dancers of the district are very prop
erly now on the war path.
--Shiloh's Cure is sold on a gnar
antee. cures incipient consumption
It is the best cough cure. On-y on
cent a dose. Is cts, 50 cts. and Sic
Sold by s. s. Fisher & 90.
-KarPs Glover Root, the grea
blood purifier gives freshness ant
clearness to the complexion and cure
constipation, rs cts, so cts, $1.0C
Sold by S. s. Fisher & Co.
Goals fell out of a stove at tn
school house last night, and burned
a hole through the floor, and thel
went out. The school district cam,
near having q new school house to pay
for.
DIR. A, p. Sawyer: Dear Sir:
have been suffering with sick head
ache for long time. l used you
Family Cure and now am entirel!
relieved. 1 would not do withou
your medicine, Mrs. g. A. Miller, Mt
Morris, Ills. For Sale by s. s. Fisher
Send for sample copy OF thi
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
WHY STARVEp
FOR SALEl

A sofa, bedroom set, table, carpet,
and other household effects.
MATTE DAVIS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-04
PIGS For sALEl

A few'cholce Poland China pigs for
sale at Chas. Morrison's, Hillside.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
Chapel Point in Favor

Yesterday was anideaIday y down the river r
and the excursion of the River Queen tn
chapel Point was more than we'll patron
lied. Large as the boat is, there was no
room to spare when she left her whar arf
The sail down the river was perfect a
fresh breeze blew all day and the heat Of
the city was forgotten. The boat stopped
at Alexandra and picked up a good nairber
of passengers there. The Alexandrians
have evidently decided that these cheap
Sunday excursions are a good thing.
Chapel Point was reachedatout sc. ID
the hotel had rushing trade in dinners
It's wonderful what an effect the river ha s
on appetites. Mostof the passengers ditln t
wait till they got to the Point, but had
dinner on the way down: a first-cias SIS meal
is served on the boat. or all the amnse-
ments at the Point the bathing beach
seemed to attract the most attention.
hundreds enjoying salt water dip. By
the singing and laughter on the return trip
every one appeared to have enjoyed their
Sunday to the fullest extent and to appre-
ciate the enterprise OF the Marshall Hall
Steamboat Company in running these
cheap Sunday excursions.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Bold Attempt to Burglarize the
House Of William Simpson.
Condition of George Cleveland Con-
tinues Death OF Mrs.
Julia Abbott-Personals

Alexandria, Va, Aug. 1.-The family OF
Mr.. William Simpson, residing on Alfred
street, between Gibbon and Fran kiln streets,
were badly frightened last night by the
discovery OF burglar in one of their
bedrooms. Mr.. Simpson was absent from
home at the time, and Mrs Simpson, who
is In Ill health, had retired. The lady
was startled by the screams of her little
sih, and on hurryiBg INTO the adjoining
room saw burly negro jump through q
rear window. The screams OF the fam
NY attracted assistance and thorough
search OF the Heigiiborhood was mace, but
the burglar escaped. The child stated
that she was awakened by the negro tax
ing hold of her. Strenuous efforts will
be made to capture the negro, though 1t
Is hardly thought possible that he win be
appIehended.
Aleck Howard, one of Alex andria' S best
known and respected colored citizens died
this morning, after an Illness of one week
The condition OF George Cleveland. VINO
was shot by Mr.. F. w. Brawner on Friday
morning, is stiI regarded as critical. Mr..
John Cley Gland, of Washington. father of
the wounded man. spent tod ay with his
son at the fnfirtnary. Tho young man
stated TO his father that he knew uotlllng
OF the circumstances leading up to the
shooting, and acknowledged that he had
been drinking heavily.
From an cx xauuination made. OF the wound
last night it was found that the ball did
not penetrate the lung. The bullet only
grazed the right lnng, severed an arter Y.
plowed into tie right arm, and resulted in
indications of blood poisoning 1t was
decided to aIpputate the arm, and shortly
before noon today the member was re-
moved at the shoulder.
The operation was performed by DR..
Slaughter, assisted by Drs. Howard !,
Smith, Purviss Miller, and McGuire.
Mrs Julia Abbott died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. NJ. Leupheimer, on
Royal street, at an early hour this morn
ing. The deceased was -eighty-one years
Of age and WAS the mother of Mr.. Julias
Abbott, Of Washington.
Rev. f. y. McCarty. who h as been Serious
ly i'll from rheumatism, was taken to
Providence Hospital, in Washington, to-
day for treatment.
James Tins was arrested today charged
with beng disorderly and fighting. 1t is
stated that Tins and Arthur Mankin had
a fight near the western corporate limits
last night.
Messrs. Lewis NICK. Bell and James F.
Muir have returned from a pleasure trtp
to San Francisco and Seattle.
Twelve carrier pigeons were brought
from Washington on the $3.50 O'Clock ferry
boat this afternoon and liberated lust be-
fore the boat landed In this CITY Th,, birds
Immediately took flight toward Washing
ton.
Mrs. +. 4. Sampson and children, of
Manchester, Va, are visiting Mrs. n.
Sampson, on Duke street.
Mrs. 8. G. Brent and children viii leave
tomorrow for Rawley Springs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
FORGOT TO TIE The ROPE
Safety Line Failed to Save Ashfleld
Crow From Browning.
Colored Seaman Could Not Swim
and the Police Are Now Drag.
giDg for His Body.

Ashfield Crow, oolored man, eighteen
years of age. was drowned Saturday night
at the foot OF Eleventh street wharf. Grow
WAS employed on the lumber schooner
George E Bowden, which is now in port
On Saturday evening the other members
Of tie crew went in bathing, but Crow. be-
ing unable 70 swim, remained on board
about II o clock at night he determined TO
90 iDUo the water, and in order to insure
safety he secured rope with which to
puB himself in il he found that he could
not remain on the surface
lie placed his clothes OF top of a wood
pie upon the wharf, then tied the rope
around his waist, and dfved from the
deck He had taken but few strokes
when he found himself sinking He seized
the rope, but To his dismay discovered
that he had neglected to make the other
-ad fast 60 the boat He shouted for
aid, but before boat could reach him he
had disappeared
II seems odd that the affair should.
not have been immediately reported, and
it reached the police only in the nature of
a rUmor that an unknown white man had
been drowned somewhere along the river
'front.' 1t was not until late yesterday
morning that the particulars were known.
The police boat Petrol dragged for the
body yesterday afternoon, and viii con-
tinue the search today.
Crows friends are not known, and it cam
not be learned whether he came from
Washington or from Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02

disciples Of the new creed naturally revolt
against arrest and Interference by
the civil artii OF free government We
lock upon it, said DR. Linscott, as Il mis-
Interpretation OF an act OF Congress; an
act V hich " as never intended 70 cover the
practice OF Christian science and mind
healing. Otherwise IL would defraad the
citizen OF the right TO choose what man
acr OF treatment he desired II he were III
The arrest OF the defendant was BOXED
on as a discrimination. totally unwarranted
by the statute, and for this and other
reasons they look forward To having the
statute declared unconstitutional.
Dr. Linscott regards the dispute as be-
tween the Christian Scientists and the
'.syndicated aIopathiSts and homeopathists
and their combinations.
The case, as viii be noted, involves nos
only the contest between the local ply
sicians and the Christian Scientists, but
also the very broad question as to whether
it is possible to separate the two functions
OF the Christian Scientists, the d0ctrinai
aad the practical, and to make OF them
mere physicians.
There 5 another cult for the betterment
of humanity OF the practical healing OF
miHc and body. a very admirable dis-
course on this subject was delivered yes
terdAy by Mrs. Jane VI YarBaIl ut ths
rooms OF the WimodaUghsis On New York
avenue. The theory OF this latter doc
trine is thus stated:
The problem that should interest every
man, woman and child that lives Is the
problem of life, and the way TO solve this
problem is now the popular theme with
most intelligent people OF the present age.
1T has been demonstrated beyond ques-
tion that the mind OF man is thecentrOlling
factor in mans existence, and by properly
training the mind TO understand the laws or
his lelng he may become master OF cireum-
stances and enjoy full dominion over all
that pertains to physical existence
This is the one and only known system
OF philosophy which enables man 70 Iva
EXEMPT from sickness, misfortune and
poverty, and :nsures him against the frio-
ton and turmoil that wrecks SO many
lives
These principles can be comprehended
by any one of ordinary intelligence, and
thus made practical in the daily affairs OF
life"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
FOR THE BABY.
a Valuable Hint to Every Father
and Mother.

There are two kinds OF babies in the
world: the kind who have too little nourish-
ment and the kind who have too much.
The first kind OF babies starve because
their stomachs are too weak to digest the
amount of food necessary for their growth
and healthful Development, and the ether
KIND are overfed, with the result that the
delicate stomach and intestines are in
famed, and as every mother knows, thou
sands OF infants die yearly when warm
weather begins from stomach and bowel
disorders.
opiates, soothing syrups and cathartics,
however mild, are not what is deman ded.
Go to the root of the trouble; assist the
child's digestion, give the little stom ach the
aid necessary to thoroughly and promptly
digest its food, and the little one will thrive
and grow and gladden. the mothers heart
To give perfect digestion to the child it is
oniynecessary to give in a pleasant forrn the
harmless digcstives contained in the
well-known tablets soIdin drug stores under
the name of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Stuart's Tablets contain no so-called drugs.
bot arc composed of Pepsin, pure asepuic,
fruit acids, starch digestives, and are put
up in lozenge form, with sugar of milk,
very pleasant to the Ia ste, and have been
used for years as the safest, best remedy
for any form of indigestion and stomach
troubles In adults, but recently many re-
markable cures have been ma de in the ca ses
of weakly babies who failed to grow and
thrive as they should.
a Buffalo mother q short time ago who
despaired of the life of her ba be, wa S so de
lighted with the results from giving the
child these ia ablets that she went before the
notary public Of Erie Co.. " z, and ma de
the following affidavit:
Gentlemen Stnart's Dyspepsia Tablets
were recommended to me for my two
months-oid baby, which was sick and pun =
and the doctors said was suffering from IN
digestion. / took the child to the hospital
but there found no relief. A friend men
toned the stuar. Tablets, and procured
box from my druggist and used only the
large sweet tlozenge in the box an d was de-
lighted to find they were just the thing for
my baby.
feel justifiedin saying thatStuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets saved my child's life
Mrs. w T. DETHLOPF.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day OF April, 1897.
HENRY KARIS,
Notary Public in and for Erie Co., N Y.
For babies, no matter how young or del
icate, the tablets will accomplish wondersin
increasing flesh. appetite an d growth. Use
only the large sweet tablets in every box.
Full sized boxes are sold by all druggists
for 80 cents, AM dno parent should neglect
the use of this safe RENE dy for all stomach
and bowel troubles If the child is ailing In
any way rega riding its food or assimilation.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been
known for years as the best prepa ra ton for
all stomach tronbIes, whether In adults or
infants aug st
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
SEIZED THE BABY AID RAN
George Smith Tries to Kidnap His
Child From Its Mother.
Escapes With the Infant After an
Exciting Chase, but Is Later
Captured and Locked Up.

Much excitement was caused In the
vicinity Of North Capitol and ii streets
last evening by the spectacle Of a pretty
young woman struggling violently against
the attempts of man to seize an infant
from the carriage in which it lay.
The man Was George Smith and the
woInan his wife. Flora. They have not
lived together for some time. and it is
said that Smith has done little to support
either his wife the child. His wife was
compelled 10 leave him and return To her
mothers horne some time ago, although
her affection for him was still strong.
1t Is said ne had never shown any interest
In the child, and when he approached the
mother last evening she bad no idea what
his intentions were, " hen Smith Suddenly
leaned over and snatched the baby from
the carriage.
The mother screamed and caught at the
baby, but her husbands strength was too
much for her, and he started down the
street on run. The wife followed as
rapidly as she could, and her cries at
tracted a big crowd.
Smiths flight was too swift for the
wife, and she was compelled TO return TO
her mothers home ON E street without
her baby and almost Frustrated with grief.
Her mother, Mrs. Annie Anderson, ut
once buried 10 the Sixth precinct station
and related the affair. Policemen on the
various beats were notified, and in less
than two hours Policeman Corby detected
Smith sneaking along North Capitol street
with white bundle in hi s arms. He called
TO him, but the man would not answer
and attempted TO get away, but The police
man WAS too quick, and he hauled the
I1an up short. The bundle was the baby
end Officer Corby at once marched him
around 10 Mrs. Anderson's home, where
the wife was riade happy by the return
OF the baby TO her arms Smith W as locked
up on a charge of dsorderly conduct
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
MADE I'LL FROM FRIGHT.
Police Raid In Search of Carr Seri
ously Affects Mrs. Doteu.

Police Raid In Search of Carr Seri-
ously Affects Mrs. Doteu.
MIS-. CHARLES Doten is dangerously III at
her home, 27 K street northeast, as a
result of tie scare and shock to her
nervous system received while detectives
were searching her home, Wednesday
night, for James Carr.
The lady iA the wife Of Mr.. Charles
Doten and has suffered a great deal for
some time past from nervousness On
the night above stated Inspector Holm
berger, with some of his men, went to
the Doten home aud began search of the
house for Carr, they having received in
formation that he was in hiding there.
SIR. James Baldwin, the father Of Mrs.
DCten, WOO also occupies the house, says
that the Officers entered without ceremony
and began TO lansack the house, but that
If Inspector Hollinberger had told him
that they wished to go through the
house permission would have been given
willingly.
The raid, Mr. Baldwin says, was re-
peated about 4 O'Clock Thursday morn
ing, soaring Mrs. Doten into spasms Again
the officers failed to find any trace OF
Carr, and wber they had retired Or. W
l.. Mastersoa was called in, and found
Mrs. Doten in a precarious condition, suf
fering from what is known as hysterical
mania. Quieting opiates were admins
tered, but the unfortunate lady was a long
while being Quieted Yesterday her con-
dtion was improved, but grave fears are
entertained both by the husband and ply
sician.
The detective department was told that
Carr was at the Doten home by young
Charles Baldwin, who was locked mp at
the Second precinct, and who claims that
the officers gave him whisky in order to
try and get him to tell anything he might
know about Carr's whereabouts Young
Baldwin was believed to have known a
great deal about Carr's movements
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
A Remarkable Cure of Chronic
Dlarrhoea.

In 1852, when 1 served my country
as private in Company A, One-hundred
and sixty-seyenth Penns ylvania Volunteers
| contracted chronic diarrhoea. 1t has
given me great deal of trouble ever
since l have tried dozen different
medicines and several prominent doctors
without any permanent relief Not LONG
ago, friend sent me O sample bottle
OF Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoae Remedy, and after thai bought
and took a 50-cent bottle; and now T
can say that | am entirely cured T
cannot be thankful enough to Won for
this great remedy, and recommend & to
all suffering veterans. If in doubt, write
me- Yours gratefully, Henry Steinhercer.
Allentown, Pa" Sold by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, e3s p
street; Connecticut avenue and stree.
northwest, and 1923 Maryland avenue
nor rtheast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
Lincoln Post Excursion.

Lincoln Post, of the G. A. r., will give
its annual excursion to River View to-
day, and judging from the advance sale
OF tickets the attendance Will be quite
large. The committee in charge of the
excursion are putting forth every effort
to make it a success, and Will do all
they can to make their guests have a
good time. All the numerous attractions
at the View will be ready to afford
amusement to all, and there will be music
and dancing all day. The steamer Pentz
VIII leave her wharf at 10 a. M, 2 and
6:45 d. m, returning at the usual hours
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
Fire in the Herman building.

Fire was discovered at 3 O'Clock yester
Afternoon IN tie roof OF the Herman Build
ing, corner Seventh and II streets, and an
alarm was sent in by officer Kenney
a prompt response was made by the de
partment, and the fire was soon ex-
unguishcd 1t caught in the bathroom or
the nth floor, between the bath tub and
wainscotlng, and was making good head
way when some young menin aeIubroom on
the same floor discovered it The damage
amounted to about $3.50. Mr.. Herman is
out OF the city
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02

A siNteen-year-old lad named Sidney
Lucas, living at No. 4Ss NJ street south
west, anc who drives oneof the Ind ependent
Ice coRpanys ice wagons, was kicked
three times on the left leg by horse yos-
teuday. Young Lucas was taken to the
Emergency Hospital and the badly in
5urcd limb dressed by Or. Bahr. he win
be laid Up for several days, as all three
OF the wounds are painful ones
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
CARR WELL OUT OF SIGHT.
Police without a Clew as to His
Present Whereahouts.

James Carr, the ravisher of little Rosa
Robinson, Is still at large, as every clew
followed up by the police has amounted
to nothing. There Were no new develop
ments In the case yesterday, and the
opinion Is gaining ground that the man
has reached place where there is little
likelihood OF his being captured.
Owing TO an error in Major Moores
report To the Commissioners, as printed
in The Times Yesterday, the station keep
er Of precinct station No. 6 was credited
with negligence of duty in not reporting
the Carr case promptly. 1t should have
teen precinct No. 2, as the Sixth precinct
had nothing whatever to do with the
original report
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
Races at Patuxent Park,

The thirty-day outlaw race meeting at
prospect PARK closes Tuesday. Another
thirty-day meeting VIII open at the pa
tuxent Driving Park, near Annapolis juno
ton, between Baltimore and Washington.
On Thursday. The purses win be SIOo.
twice the amount given at Prospect Park
A foreign book will be importation. Special
trains VIII run by the Baltimore and Ohio
from Baltimore and Washington. New
York and Baltimore parties are backing
the enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
GEN. RuGGLEs, RETIREMENT.
He VIII Be Succeeded by Gen. Breck
In September.


Adjt. Gen. Ruggles will be retired for
age in September and VIII be succeeded by
Asst. AdJt. Gen. Breck. In the February
following Gen Breck will be retired, AMI
then VIII come lively three -cornered fight
as to who win succeed him.
Col II c. Cori,in is the youngest Of the
three candidates, but the senior in ranking.
Shoald he be appointed it would practically
shut out Col. Michael Sheridan, brother OF
the late Gen. Phil. Sheridan, and Col.
Merritt Barber, because they would be
retired for age before the office became
vacant by retirement.
Col. Sheridan and Col. Barber each want
the office, and ii is believed that the same
plan will be adopted us in the cases of the
promotions to major general and brigadIer
general. That is, Col. Sheridan and Col.
Barber viii each be appointed in turn and
ask to be retired, and then Col. Corbin
VIII finally obtain the promotion
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
ISLANDERS ToMAHAwK MINERS,
The sad Fate OF Gold Hunters In
New Guinea.

Vancouver, b. c., Aug 1. Steamship
advlces from Australia sa that natives of
Nanap, New Guinea, have Taided the
mining settlements iB that vicinity All
the white settlers in the village surround
ing Port Aosby have been killed with the
tomaha |k. Before being slaughtered the
settlers were half starved and nearly dead
with fever being hernmed in by hostile
islanders who fancied they ad come to
rot them OF their homes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-02
small Blaze Quickly Distinguished.

fire. caused by the explosion of an
oil lamp In the noom OF Dr. Burns, at No.
2l4 Four -aDd-a-hah street, did about S25
damage yesterday afternoon. The alarm
was turned in by Policeman Reynolds, and
tie fire was extingaished by engine com.
pany No. =