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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
FINg rHEArgR RuRNEp.
Tho Auditorium at KAnsns City Completely
Destroyed-FInanoial Losses Heavy.

Tho Auditorium at Kansns City Completely
Destroyed-FlRanoial Losses Heavy.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 21.-At one
o'clock this morning the Auditorium
hotel and theater, at Ninth and
Holmes streets, was discovered on fire.
Before the firemen could get sufIi-
cient number Of streams playing on
the building TO make any Roadway
against the flames the fire was beyond
control, and at two o'clock Superin-
tendent Pelletier, OF the insurance
patrol, gave instructions for the guests
TO remove their effects, as the build
ing was doomed. The building was
five-story stone structure. The
west half is occupied as a
hotel. The east half, with the
exception of portions of the fourth and
fifth floors, is taken up by the theSter,
There were l05 guests in the hotel.
These included many families and
children of all ages. All of the guests
were asleep, and when the alarm of
fire was communicated from room to
AOOlh anu ohOubCu ulOlB blS hullWhys,
the greatest confusion reigned. Guests
dressed hurriedly, gathered together
their effects and crowded to the eleva-
tor. Men dragging heavy trunks,
women carrying frightened and
screaming babies, thrOnged the hall
ways, stairs and elevator So far as
known all escaped without seriOus in
jury.
The Warder Grand theater and hotel
was erected in 1857 by Col George w.
Warder. A few years later it was sold
under mortgage and the name changed
to the Auditorium. A few months ago
the building was traded to Alexander
Fraser for down town property.
Fraser's loss is nearly 100000, as he
had allowed the insurance to lapse to
$4,000 on building and furniture.
Guests of the hotel lost practically
everything, and their losses will run
up into the thousands. Included in
the personal property destroyed were
20 pianos. IL is not probable that the
burned structure will be rebuilt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
WAR ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Protestant Ministers OF Lincoln, Neb,, Have
Organized to Wage Vigorous Crusade.
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. % -Lincoln
ministers have begun vigorous cru
SADIE against the Christian Scientists,
who have become so numerous and
prosperous here that they have just
bought a $50, 900 building that Prot
estant denomination had sold over its
head. The crusade takes the form of
castigation from the pulpit, together
with social ostracism. One minister
Sunday called upon God to "smite
these bloody slayers of innocent chill
dren" and arraigned them as teachers
of deception, as crushers out of human
tenderness, as the deadly enemy of
the Christian church. He denounced
them as offsprings of welded false
hood and atheism and as creeping into
the Christian churches for the purpose
of disorganizing them and gaining
converts.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
TO SAVE CHINA.

England and Russia Reported to Have
Formed an Alliance to Prevent Dislnto-
= grafton.
LONDON, Dec. 9s.-According to dis
patch from Shanghai, the British
squadron will make demonstration
at Chez Foo, on the north coast of the
Shan Tung promontory, as a warning,
it is supposed, that Great Britain in
tends to oppose the division of China
without consulting her. 1t is reported
there that Russia has offered China a
loan to pay off the indemnity of the
war with Japan and it is believed that
Japan and England are acting in con-
cert to preserve China from disintegra-
ton, favoring the idea of protector
ate over Central China, with capital
at Marking.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
MISS HEReERr A SUICIDE.

Daughter OF the Ex-secr0tary of the Navy
Driven Insane Through sickness.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 92,-Miss Leila
Herbert, the only unmarried daughter
of eX-Secretary of the Navy Hilary A.
Herbert, who presided over his house
during the last Cleveland administra-
ton, committed suicide yesterday by
jumping from third-story window
Mt her residence. Miss Herbert had
been i'll since last September as re.
suit Of a fall from her horse in the
country near Washington, and was re-
Gently put in the care of u nurse. She
had been suffering from melancholia
as a result of the accident, which
promised to make her a cripple for
life. She was very popular in Wash
ington and was an especial favorlte Of
Mrs. Cleveland's,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
WILL NOT FIGHT STEIN.

The Threatened Duel In Atlanta Over
Newspaper Criticism Declared on.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 22.-on the
grounds that Editor orth Stein was
once convicted of murder in Kansas
City, both Solicitor General O'Neil and
Attorney johnson have withdrawn
their representatives, and all arrange
ments for duel are off. O'Neil and
johnson, who are going about armed,
say that if Stein again mentions their
names in his paper they will shoot.
Last night Stein issued statement
reiterating all his old charges and
openly asserting that either he or his
enemies would have to leave town or
die
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Woman Overcome by smoke.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Freda
Schlintz, aged and crippled, was over
come by smoke and died within few
feet of safety, during fire which
broke out in the house in which she
lived on East Fifty-Ninth street be-
fore daylight to-day. Every effort
was made to save her life by her two
daughters, but their strength gave out
and they were forced to abandon theiE
mother and barely escaped death them
selves. About score of others were
rescued by the police and firemen.
The fire originated among some Christ
mas decorations in candy store on
the first floor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

A British journal tells this story con-
nected with the queens jubilee: A
Londoner was reproducing the owner
of house on the route Of the great
procession with having let it for tha
day to citizen of the United States
1T is lisgracefull' he said, indignant
ly. 1.-THE queen graciously offers to
show herself to u certain number OF her
London subjects, and they promptly let
their windows and go to another part or
the town. II is disloyall" '-Disloyall'e
replied the house letter. AUST the con-
trary. We do it for the purpose Of hav-
ing as many portraits Of our sovereign
MS possible and all in gold. "-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec 23.-Nicholas
f. Snyder, president of the Snyder Oil
company and a millionaire, was ar
rested on warrant issued by his son,
W. M. Snyder, charging him with the
abduction of his infant son, w. M.
SNYDER, Jr. The son declares that
while he and his wife were shopping
Monday the elder Snyder and his wife
entered the residence and carried the
infant away with them. Little can be
learned of the reasons for the abduc-
ton, but the father and son are said
to have been at loggerheads for some
time past owing to business complica'
tions,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
THE SON OF A BANKER.
Charles Felkons Convicted of Many bold
Burgiarles In San Francisco.

Charles Felkons Convicted Of Many bold
BurglArles In San Franolsco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23,--Charles
Felkens, son of banker OF New
Haven, Conn, came to the Pacific
coast about two years ago and en-
gagged in the real estate business IN
Los Angeles. lie was popular and
was admitted into the hest so
ciety. Soon Afterward many bold
burglaries were committed. These
were finally traced to Felix
ems, some of the plumber was found in
his possession and he was arrested on
five charges of burglary. He pleaded
guilty to one count and was sentenced
to five years in San Quentin peniten-
tiary. On the way there he escaped
by jumping from car window and Is
still ut liberty.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
RARE sELF.sACRIFIcE.
Prisoner In tho CinclnNah jail seeretS
Food TO Feed His Loved Ones.

Prisoner In tho CinolnNah jail seeretes
Food TO Feed His Loved Ones.
CINCINNATI, Dec, 49, Charles Manlin,
u horse trader, was taken TO the county
Jail Monday night, charged with
burglary. He claims to have received
stolen goods in u trade. Instead OF
eating with the other prisoners, he
slipped the food into his pockets,
When his wife with several babies
called to see him, they waited until
they thought they were unobserved,
and then he handed her the food, The
matter was called to the attention OF
local charitable organizations and
when the prisoner was told that his
family would be provided for he ute
raVenously.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
THE LAW UPHELD.

nllnoIs Civil Service statute VIII 10 I'm
forced In Chicago Police Affairs
CHICAGO, Dec, 29.-The supreme
court of Illinois, sitting at Spring
field, handed down decision yester-
day upholding the constitutionality of
the civil service law of the state. The
decision was rendered in a mandamus
proceeding, brought by the attorney
general of the state to compel Chief
Ripley, of the Chicago police force, to
made appointments from the classified
list furnished him by the civil service
commission. The decision is sweeping
in its nature, and upholds the attorney
general in all the claims he makes in
behalf of the law.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
For violation of VestIbulo Law.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 49, Warrants were
issued yesterday for the arrest of four
street railway officials, who are charged
with having failed to provide vesti
bules during the months of November
and December, this year, and January,
February and March of last year, for
the protection of motormen, as re-
CURED by statute enacted at the last
session of the Missouri Legislature.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
A. B. cAMPeELL's SAD END.
The Ex-Kansas Preacher Politician Com
mits Suicide In Chicago Hotel.

The Ex-Kansas Preacher Politician Com
mits Suicide In a Chicago Hotel.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2.--Gen. A. Il. Camp
bell, ex-adjutant general and ex-chap-
lain of the states prison of Kansas, for
years one of the most noted republican
orators and lawyers of that state, com
mitted suicide in Clark street hotel
last night by taking morphine. He
left letter to the coroner and will
bequeathing his few valuables to rela-
tives. He had been in the hotel for a
week, having registered there as from
Santa Monica, Cal, at which place he
formerly lived and where he recently
attempted suicide.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
THE LOUD BILL.
A Measure to Stop the Yearly Deficits of
the Post Office Department.

A Measure to Stop the Yearly Deficits OF
the Post Office Department.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Chairman
Loud, on the committee on post offices,
has been working during the recess on
the report of the committee on the
Loud bill and has practically com
pleted it. He believes that the meas
ure will effect saving of at least &c.,
OOO 600 annually and will wipe out the
enormous deficit that confronts the
post Office department every year. Mr..
Loud believes that the bill is much
stronger this session than last and,
while not absolutely confident, believes
it will finally carry.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
SPECIAL ISSUE OF STAMPS.
Postmaster General Gary VIII Issue Them
Commemorative of the Omaha EXPOSE

Postmaster General Gary VIII Issue Them
Commemorative of the Omaha EXPOSE
tiOn.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Postmaster
General Gary has decided to order a
special issue of stamps commemorative
of the holding of the Transmississippi
exposition at Omaha next year This
is done at the request of persons prom
inent in the management of the expo
sition. They will be of the denomina-
tions of one-cent, two-cent, five-cent,
ten-cent and 81. There will be no at
tempt to withdraw from sale the regu-
lar issues with q view to the exclusive
use of the new stamps as was the case
during the worlds fair, when almost
all postal business was transacted with
the Columbian stamps.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
BuIldlnr trade, council Formed.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 99.-The National
Building Trades council was perma-
nently organized yesterday. The dele
gates resent the alleged unseemly
action of the American Federation of
Labor in condemning the object of
their meeting and, with the apparent
idea of meeting the federation on a
common footing, have decided to hold
the next meeting in Kansas City, in
December, 1898, one week before the
meeting of the American Federation
of Labor in the same city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
DR.. PETIT's CASE.

Tho President Asked to Pardon tho Aged
Physician, Who Is in the Missouri Peni-
tentlary.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.---F. M. Ster-
rett, of ST. Louis, called upon the
president yesterday to plead for execu-
tive clemency in behalf of DR.. j. G.
Petit, who is now confined in the Mis-
souri, penitentiary for misuse Of the
mails. He presented to the president
a certificate from the penitentiary
physician to the effect that Dr. Petit,
who is So years of age, is suffering
from heart disease, and that further
confinement is likely to cause his
death. He also presented petition
from Grand Army men from all over
Missouri asking that n pardon be
granted
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Santa Fe VIII Buy Road.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 29.-.The final
decree in foreclosure proceedings
against the Manhattan, Alma &c Bur-
lingame railroad was taken in the
federal court yesterday. The old
company is given ten days in which to
pay off the first mortgage bonds,
amounting to $67s, 900. This will not
be done, and the road, it is said, will
be bought by the Santa Fe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 98.-Recently Miss
Gertie L. Lewis, 16-year-old high
school girl, eloped with Sam Frazer
and they were married. She continued
to go to school as usual until yester-
day, when Mr.. Saldan, the school SUI
perintendent, informed her that, be-
ing a married woman, she could not
longer continue as pupil. She may
appeal to the law, as she insists on
completing her studies.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Western Association of Nurserymen

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 22-The
Western Association of Nurserymen
held their semi-annual meeting here
yesterday. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, A. L. Brooke, Topeka, Kan; vice
president, r. H. Blair, Kansas City,
Mo-; secretary and treasurer, U. B.
Pearsall, Fort Scott, Kan.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

GUTHRIE, Ok, Dec. 23. The post of
fee at Chandler, Lincoln county, was
looted by two masked robbers yester-
day morning. Postmaster Rhiner was
covered with Winchesters and made to
open his safe. Eight hundred dollars,
several registered packages and a
quantity of stamps, including every
thing of value, were secured. The rob-
bers made good their escape on foot.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
ueotbcp and Chriatinns.

Travellers describe the orientals an
our contraries; but contrariness is al
ways fault! The king Of Siam, on be-
ing shown case of stuffed animals
and told that they were all shot by
the crown prince of Austria, neatly re-
marked: 81 love animals dearly, but
do not kill them. keep them. :
Thus spake the heather to Christians
people.-Youth's Compassion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
No inaugural nnll In Ohio.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 22.-Gov, Bush
nell, yielding to the tardy protests of
an assisted conscience, has withdrawn
n sanction given some time since, and
there will be no ball to grace the sec
ond Inauguration. 1t is understood
that many objections. were received
from rural lovers of democratic sim
plicity and the governor thought it
advisable to declare the proposition
off
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
window GLASS 60 Cost More.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec. 23.-It was
learned last night that the American
Window Glass company, which con-
trolls the output Of the window glass
plants of the country, will issue price
list January 1, which will advance
prices in proportion to the increase in
wages recently granted the workers.
this means an advance of about Is per
cant
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 28.-Rev. W. w.
Browne, president of the Grand Foun-
tain of True Reformers, the most
powerful organization among the ne
groes of the south, is dead in Washing
ton city from blood poisoning, he hav-
ing refused the amputation Of his arm
as the only chance for his life. He was
one of the wealthiest men of his race
in the south, being worth S125,00O.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
WAS ARMOUR PlNcHEDq
A Chicago Paper Says Recent Wheat Deals
viii Cost Him 100000.

CHICAGO, Dec %. The Post prints
the following concerning the present
situation in the December wheat deal:
December 81, SETTLING day. on the board Of
trade, will witness the elimination of the gil
gantic Leiter-Armour deal The trade will
not be surprised then to learn that Armour will
lose q clear ST. 00OOOO on the December deal
True, he has performed the marvellous feat
of bringing 6COO,OOO bushels of high-grade
cash wheat to this city in defiance of all settled
rules Of commerce, but that act may result in
nothing more substantial than glory. 1t is n
growing belief on change that Mr.. Armour had
to pay dearly for bringing the big volume of
wheat to this city and that this short selling
will cost him about IS or 20 cents bushel
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
ID Georre Gonld TO RetIre7

SALT LAKE CRY, Dec. %. That
Gould will retire from the presidency
of the Missouri Pacific and will be sue
ceeded by s. II. II. Clark, of the Union
Pacific, within few months, is the
substance of letter received by a
friend of the latter in this city yester-
dnv
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Marcus DAILY Owns Hamburg

NEW YORK, Dec. cav. L. Powers
nnounces that he purchased Ham,
burg for Marcus Daily, of Montana,
and that the great two-year-old would
ace here next season. Hamburg was
old for $780,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
sara Antonomr WIN FaIl.

MADRzD, Dec. 2a.-Gen. Weyler, in
an interview just published, Is quoted
as declaring formally that there is no
hope of the success of autonomy. The
general is also quoted as saying that II
the Spanish government persisted in
autonomy Spain would lose Cuba in n
fauu months
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Rigid Sunday closing ORDINANCE.

KANSAS CITY, Kan, Dec. %. AT last
nights council meeting new Sunday
closing ordinance was passed which,
if rigidly enforced, will compel all
business men of the city, with the ex-
ception of druggists, to observe Sum
day as day of rest BARRIERS are in
o11,dad
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Refused a GIrt from Tammany.

New YORK, Dec. 90. Rev. James W.
Putnam, pastor of the Trinity Baptist
church in East Fifty-Fifth street, has
refused to accept $50 for the poor from
@Tammany. He said he would not dare
to touch the proffered check with the
tips of his fingers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
OLD MAN cHoKED TO DEATH.
Horrible Work of Robbers Who Invade
Jacob Weinerd's Home In ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 22.-At six o'clock
yesterday evening Jacob Weinerd,
aged SO, living on North Broadway,
was found dead in his kitchen by his
wife, who had spent the afternoon Wis
iting He had been gagged with a
handkerchief, bound and choked to
death by twisting towel around his
neck. The house had been ransacked
from top to bottom. In the kitchen
were evidences of terrible struggle
having taken place.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
WILL ASK FOR HER DowERY.
Mrs. George NJ. Pullman to Make Her Sons
MIlliOnnlres DeRpIte the WIN.

MIlllOnnlres Despite the Will
CHICAGO, Dec. 22-Mrs. Pullman,
widow of the late multimillionaire,
has decided not to abide by the will,
but to insist on her dover. By the
will she would receive $50, 900 cash, the
homestead here and the income during
her life from S1,75O,OOO. Her dover en-
titles her to SO, 900, OOOin personally and
a life interest in one-third of the realty.
These figures are based on larger es.
innate of the estate than announced
just after the death. Mrs. Pullman's
object is not to better her own condi-
ton, but to make millionaires of her
sons, who would receive only fair in
comes under the will.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Three yIctlms Of HrdrophobIn.

WABASH, Ind, Dec. 22-It is thought
that Otis Brubaker, his wife and sis
ter-in-law, of Iagro, near here, are all
suffering from hydrophobia. They
were bitten by dog which showed
signs of the rabies.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 22.-The vaults of the
Mermod & Jaccard Jewelry company,
whose immense establishment was
burned Sunday morning, were opened
and the contents, consisting of jewels,
watches and diamonds valued at more
than Ss5O,OOO were found intact
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-08-26
QUIET HOME WEDDING.
Mr.. Frank w. Siffert and Miss Fannie
BiXler Wheeler United
In Marriage.

At high noon TODAY at the resid7nce
Of Mr.. and Mrs, john c. Harmony, No.
1869 Woodland avenue, occurred the
union of two young people who are de-
servedly popular with their friends and
associates. In the presence of tho mem
bers of the immediate familiss, Mr..
Frank W. Siffsrt, of Massillon, and Miss
Fannie Bixl9r Wheeler, Of Canton,
plighted their troth and were jDiDed in
weolock by Rev. o. W. Siffert, of Navarro,
father of the groom. The wedding was
quiet, home affair, bat was none tae
less superlatively happy union of the
hearts and destinies Of the contracting
pair. The bride was most bee omingly
attired aud the groom looked handsome
and deserve1ly proud as he took his stand
by her side before his father, who, in
an impressive manner, tied the hymenial
knot and at the same time extended his
blessing.
Mr.. Daniel Shelter, of tie law Office of
Meyer & Piero, acted ss grOomsman, and
Miss Carrie Siffert, sister of the groom,
made typical bridesmaid.
After the ceremony and attendant con-
Rratulations from the relatives and
friends assembled, a tabls laden with
tempting and pslatable, edibles, bade a
most inviting entrance to the dining
room. The wedding dinner was a Culin-
ary success and the discussion Of the de-
tailed menu was supplemented by sea-
son Of reciprocal sooiability. After din
ner Mr.. and Mrs. Siffert mingled with
their friends and were delighted with
the many beautiful aud costly presents
they had received. At 4:10 o'clock they
boarded the c., G. & S. train or Cleve-
land and a trip up the lakes to Macinac
and other delightful midsummer resorts.
Mr.. Siffrrt is a trusted employe Of the
Howells Mining Co., AMI is a bo1kkeeper
in their office. BY thorough honesty and
diligence to duty he has gained the con-
hdencs of all who know him and his
numerous friends join in congratulasion.
Mrs. Sitfert is a young lady most worthy
of esteem. OF excellent qualities of mind
and heart and of charming personality she
his enGelred herself to a circle Of friends
who wish her joy and happiness in her
life.