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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary OF the Daily News.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

FROM information which came from
II. Clay Evans, commissioner Of PEN
sions, 1t is practically settled that the
consolidation Of the pension agencies
as proposed by the last administration
will not go into effect, and 1t is pre-
dicted that the order will be revoked
very soon, and the Topeka, Des Moines
and other pension agencies will not be
transferred to st. Louis.
SECRETARY WILSON, of the agricul"
tural department, has issued bulletin
on how to grow mushrooms.
THE report of the agricultural de-
partment for April makes the average
condition of winter wheat 8i.4 against
905 December I and TITO last April.
In Missouri the average condition was
go; in Kansas, 80.
DANIEL WooLsEY VOORHEES,, for 20
years prior to March 4 last United
States senator from Indiana, died on
the 10th at Washington from heart
trouble, aged 70.
SECRETARY WILSON, of the agricul-
tural department, has given instruc-
tions to agents to purchase some good
American butter, have it put up in diff
ferent ways and shipped to the London
market and the comments of the Eng
lish noted on the product The secre-
tary believes Americans can find q
good market in London for butter IL
they know just what is wanted over
there.
THE first meeting of the executive
committee of the National Association
of Democratic clubs took place at WASH
ington on the 18th. An address to the
democratic voters of the country to
carry the election of 1900 was adopted.
A MEETING Of the advisory board of
the American Federation of Labor was
recently held at Washington for the
purpose of agitating the universal in
PRODUCTION Of the eight-hour day. Re-
quests will be made to all workers
throughout the country to hold mass
meetings on May l, next, to declare
their determination to enforce the
eight-hour day as soon as practicable
before, but certainly on, May /, 1893.
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY and party re-
turned to Washington ON the 18th on
board the dispatch boat Dolphin. All
were in good health and apparently
refreshed by their trip.
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY on the 18th
announced the appointment of Senator
Wolcott, of Colorado Charles ]. Paine,
of Boston, and ex-Vice President Adlai
Il. Stevenson, of Illinois, as commits
sioners to an international monetary
conference.
THE government report for April on
hogs makes the loss by disease 14.4 per
cent, against 1913 per cent. in the
April report for 1896. The hogs Janu-
airy / were reported as 4O,60O,OOo, and
14.4 per cent of that number would
mean a loss by disease of 5,S4e, 900 hogs
DEMOCRATIC leaders celebrated the
154th anniversary of Jefferson's birth
day at Washington on the 18th by a
dinner. The toasts were briefly re-
sponded to, except in the case Of Will
liam j. Bryan, of Nebraska, who spoke
at length to the toast "Thomas Jeffer-
SON." Richard p. Bland, of Missouri,
answered to the toast Equal and exact
Justice to all men,"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
GENERAT, NEWS.

LAWRENCE BRYAN, an inmate of the
almshouse at Knoxville, ILL.,, was gored
to death by an angry bull on the aims
house premises the other day. His
mangled remains were found in the
yard.
JAMES ORcUTT, 16 years old, living at
st. Louis, jumped off of a freight train
in the Illinois Central yards and had
both his feet cut off.
GEORGE w. GUNTER, Is years old, shot
his 15-year-old sweetheart, Alberta
Stanford, in jealous rage at Hot
Springs, Ark. The girl died instantly.
Gov. BLoxHAM has issued a call for a
national fisheries congress to assemble
at Tampa, Fla, January 10, 1898. Gov
errors of the various states of the union
are asked to appoint delegates to con-
gress.
The Peruvian government has sus-
pended the coinage of silver at the gov
eminent mint and has issued prohi-
bition against the importation of sill
yer coins after May 10.
The new Plant line steamer La
Grande Duchesse, which arrived at Sa-
vannah, Ca, on the 10th, reported that
in dense fog it had collided with the
American barkentine Nellie Smith,
cutting it down and sinking it. The
captain and four others of the barken-
tine were drowned.
A BIG Four freight train was annihi-
lated by an explosion at Indianapolis,
Ind, on the 9Th. The trouble proba-
bly, originated in car loaded with
whisky. The car had hot box, After
the terrific explosion a fire company
rushed to the scene, but the entire train
of IA cars was destroyed.
A TEcUMsEH Air line train struck a
wagon load of people near Tecumseh,
Ok, demolishing the wagon, killing the
horses, fatally injuring William Mitch
ell and breaking the shoulder OF II. A.
Hiatt. Mrs. Thomas Brewer fellin the
middle of the track and the engine
passed partly over her, but she was not
hurt l---.. - -
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
IN SPECIAL SESSION.

The Fifty-Fifth Congress Assemblies in Re-
Spouse to President McNinley's PrOcla-
nation.
In the senate on the Sth Senator Morgan
(Ala.) continued his speech for the recognition
Of the Cuban belligerents. Senator Nelson
(Minn.) spoke for two hours on the bankruptcy
bill, opposing the pending Torrey bill as being
harsh and designed as o collection agency for
large creditors and urging his substitute as a
measure drafted in the interest Of thousands Of
poor debtors struggling to get on their feet.
Senator Hoar defended the Torrey bill, and
said that 5000 900 debtors were awaiting the re-
lief furnished by the measure Senator Thurs
ton (Neb) gave notice that on the 18th he would
address the senate on the Pacific railroad debt
settlement The senate then adjourned to the
18th. -. The house was not in session.
THE senate was not in session on the 10th e..
The house, In accordance with the policy of in
action agreed upon while waiting for the senate
to act on the tariff bill, after meeting immedi-
ately adjourned until the 18th.
IN the senate on the 18th Rev. DR.. Millburn,
the blind chaplain, made an eloquent prayer on
the death of ex-senator Voorhees, Immediate
ly following the prayer Senator German (NId.)
moved that as a mark of respect to their late
associate the senate adjourn, adding that many
senators desired to attend the funeral. The
motion prevailed and at 1905 p, m. the senate
adjourned. 80. The house was not in session.
SENATOR MORGAN (Ala,) concluded his long
speech in the senate on the 18th on the resolu-
ton declaring that state of war exists in
Cuba He did not ask for vote on the resolu-
ton, but announced that he hoped to secure a
final vote at an early day. The bankruptcy bill
was then taken up and Senator Lindsay Ry.)
spoke in favor Of the measure. Senator Chan
dler a. H) introduced two bills empowering
the secretary of the navy to take possession Of
the armor plants of the Bethlehem and Car
negie companies to manufacture the armor
plate necessary for the battleships Alabama,
Illinois and Wisconsin The bills provide for
the adjudication of any claims that may arise
against the government out Of the transaction
by the court of claims The house was not in
session.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
Minor State News.

Western Kansas people are talking
drainage this year instead of irriga-
ton.
The Hutchinson & Southern railroad
will soon be sold under decree of
foreclosure.
The Lutherans of Kansas will build
at Lindsborg the Bethany college for
young girls.
The state secretary's report shows
that there are 270 Methodist churches
in Kansas, with 27,317 members and
1862, 200 worth of church property.
Mrs. William t. Way, of Boston, has
been given a warranty deed to the
Ellsworth county courthouse, as per a
decision of the United Stated court.
For the butter fat from the milk Of
$4,000 COWS the creameries of Dickin-
son county pay SS5, 900 per month. This
is better than a roundhouse and rail-
road division.
The heirs. of Nancy Whitefeather, a
Shawnee Indian, who has the patentee
to the land on which ,one-half of the
city of Argentine is located. have con-
veyed the deed to William j. Isaac,
who will bring suit to recover the
property, which is now worth more
that 100000.
The board of regents of the state
university met at Lawrence recently
and organized by electing Judge j. P.
Sans president and Charles f. Scott
secretary.
The latest report of the condition Of
Kansas national banks shows the
average reserve to have been 37.97 per
cent, against 1924 per cent. December
II. Individual deposits increased from
SIG, 1893, 144 to S16,217,414.
Expert cracksmen visited Argentine
the other night, blew open the safes in
the post office and Wiscoskie's hard
ware store. secured about$1 500 in cash
and merchandise and made their es-
pc without leaving the slightest clew.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
STEVENSON WILL ACCEPT.

Ex-vice President Ready to Serve on the
Bimetallism Commission-His Views.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, April 14.-Ex- Vice
President Stevenson said yesterday,
when questioned about his appoint
ment on the commission for the pro-
motion of an international agreement:
appreciate the compliment paid to me by
the president and will cheerfully render what
assistance can to accomplish the object Of the
mission. l am a bimetallist Iregard the res
toration Of silver to its proper money
function as the supreme question in our country
and throughout the world The Importance Of,
the question cannot be overstated In this
country, the increase In the volume of business
is beyond computation. In the light Of these
facts, the rehabilitation Of silver is prime ne
cessity. Should its demonstration become the
settled policy the evil days upon which
we have fallen but dimly foreshadow con-
sequences yet to come. Whatever our views
may be as to the ability Of our government to
maintain the free and unlimited coinage Of sill
yer without the cooperation OF the leading
countries of Europe, 1t may be safely assumed
that every friend Of silver in our country will
welcome international bimetallism.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
RECEIVED A REVELATION.

How President Joseph Smith Filled Some
Important Vacancies in the Mormon
Church.
LAMONT, Ia, April 14.-President
Joseph Smith, of the Reorganized
Church of Latter Day Saints, received
a divine revelation yesterday at the
annual conference at Lamont, la. Ac-
cording to this revelation A. H. Smith,
brother of the president, was des-
ignated as one of the presidents,
and Bishop Kelly was Temporal
rily declared the celestial choice
for the other presidential vacancy. j..
w. Wright, 1. N. White, of Independ-
ence, Mo-, and R. G. Evans, the hoy
preacher" of Canada, were announced
the divine choice for vacancies in the
supreme council of the twelve apostles.
Apostle Wright is the son of Lyman
Wright, one of the apostles under the
first Joseph Smith,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
NO END TO 1T.
Kansas Boodling Reports Got Worse ms tho
Bribery Investigation Proceeds.


Bribery investigation Proceeds.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 14-As the spe-
cial committee, appointed to investigate
the indefinite charges made during the
legislative session, proceeds with its
work, the evidences of corruption be-
come more plentiful. twas apparently
only half secret among any number
of Legislators that brides were freely
offered and taken. Witnesses discuss
the disgraceful efforts to bride them
with a show Of indifference which is
absolutely incomprehensible.
The leading sensation yesterday was
the damaging testimony against Rep
resentative Walters, of Labette county.
George w. Moad, Of Paola, clerk of the
house committee on banking, said
Walters showed him a roll of 81, 900
which Walters said he had secured for
his Legislative services" Other wit
nesses backed up Moad's testimony.
While Walters got very much the worst
Of it at the session of the committee,
he had plenty of company. Represent
ative Dingus, Of Linn county, was
placed in position which doubtless
will cause his heart to grow heavy.
Representative Doyle, of Republic
county, charges that Dingus told him
he would "lay down" on the book bill
for money. Last Saturday Dingus
swore that Doyle had attempted to
bride him. Dingus is expected back
to explain. Most of the witnesses
yesterday testified against Boyd.
Speaker Pro Tenn. Weilep mixed the
name of Frank p. Strickland, we'll
known politician of Kansas City, Kan,
in the bribery scandal. Strickland
was charged with running unsuspect-
ing Legislators up against" the rail-
road lobby.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
AN UNUSUAL PLEA.
A Woman Who Signed Valuable Deed Of
Trust Says She Was Insane.

A Woman Who Signed Valuable Deed of
Trust Says She Was Insane.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April 14.-Most
people charged with being insane not
only vigorously resent the charge, but
declare that they are the only ones in
the world who are sane, everybody else
being crazy. Now comes Appulona s.
Knoth and not only contends that she
was insane when she made certain
deed of trust, but sets up this claim as
grounds for demanding that the deed
of trust be set aside. The property in
volved is claimed to be worth $500
and was sold to Thomas Stinson for
$4,000 under deed of trust, which the
plaintiff says she was of unsound mind
when she made.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15

The Goth annual meeting OF the Ma
sonic Mutual Benefit society of Kansas
was held in Topeka last week. The
newly-elected officers are: DR.. L. G.
WATSON, president; Samuel Il. Howe,
treasurer; William NJ. Shaver, secre-
tary; Judge George w. Clark, attorney.
The reports showed the society to be
in good financial condition, having all
death claims paid, over $21 900 cash in
bank and upwards Of $4,000 in the re-
serve fund
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15

MIDDLEsBoRoUeH, KY, April H.
News has been received here that the
body of WILDER Bayden, who shot and
killed Thomas Hayden, the betrayer
of his (Bayden's) sister, was found
hanging to limb near the Tennessee
line. After killing Hayden hayden
escaped, and as he had many infuen-
tial friends to aid him, every one
thought he would escape from the
country, but the Haydens, it is thought,
followed him and captured and hanged
him
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
Many CountIes Arc Delinquent.

According to the report of the state
auditor there are Ga counties in the
state which have failed to turn into the
state treasury the amounts due for the
sales of school lands. The counties
owing the largest amounts are: Bar
Der, So, 467; Barton, $4,S1s; Ellis, 81, 1928;
Geary, 81, 1877; Ness, $1,5O1; Rawlins,
So, 46s; Rice, $1,O99; Riley, So, 467; Sheri-
dan, S2,931; Wabaunsee, S1,674; Will
son, S., 1927.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
PRIZE FIGHTS ILLEGAL.
Attorney General of Missouri Submits an
Opinion to the Governor.

Opinion to the Governor.
ST. LOUIS, April 14.-Attorney- GEN
eral Grove has set at rest the efforts to
construe the stock breeders bill,
signed by Gov. Stephens last week,
to cover boxing matches. The idea
arose from an awkward line in
the bill, which reads: ITO Legal
ize contests Of strength and en-
durance between man and horses, etc"
The acknowledgement gave the gov
ernor written opinion that the bill
was intended and could be construed
solely to apply to horse racing, and no.
where does it repeal any existing stat
ute prohibiting sparring matches in
the state.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
Twelve People Unaccounted For.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 14.-The
charred remains of G. w. Roberts, of
Pulaski, Tenn, were taken from the
ruins of the Hotel Knox yesterday.
The search continues and it is expected
that other bodies will be found. In
quiries have been received for dozen
men who are supposed to have been
burned. Of the 50 people In the house,
only about 40 have been accounted for.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
Accusation and Denial.

Senators Titus and Jumper and
Warden Lands gave some very damag-
ing testimony before the bribery in
vestigating committee at Topeka con-
Meeting ex-Gov. Lewelling with at
temps to bride certain legislators. In
an interview the ex-governor indig-
nantly denied every charge, declaring
it to be conspiracy on the part Of
certain populist politicians to ruin
him,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
Prcgidant Falrchlld Deposed.

The new board of regents of the
state agricultural college met at Man
haitian recently and organized by
electing Harrison Kelly, of Burlington,
president and Mrs. John P. st. John,
of olathe, vice president. The resig-
nations Of every member of the faculty
were demanded and accepted, and
Prof. Thomas E. Wills was elected
president of the college in place Of
George T. Eairchild.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
An Even Break in New Jersey.

TRENTON, N. j., April 14.-In the
municipal elections held throughout
this state reports show the following
mayors elected: Lambertville, VIII
liam E. Wagg, republican; Belvide,
Judge Morrow, democrat; Washington,
William Vannatta, republican; Hack
ettstown, Beatty, democrat, reelected.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15

Col E. G. Ellsworth, who had been a
lecturer 35 years, died in absolute pow
erty at Atchison the other day. His
anita. P. A. and Order of the Mystic
Brotherhood lectures a few years ago
attracted some attention.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
RenublIcans Left Outside the Breastworks.

Gov. Leedy has announced that he
will issue commissions to only the six
members of the textbook commission
whom the senate confirmed, This will
prevent D. G. Tillotson and. D. o. Nc
Cray, republican members of the board
whom the senate did not confirm, from
having anything to do with letting
contracts to book publishing houses in
May.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
poor mel
win Define Mr.. McNalps Authority.

The outcome of the suit for damages
by the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
New York VS.. Webb McNall, insurance
commissioner of Kansas, will be await
ed with interest as defining the powers
which may be delegated by the legis-
lature of Kansas to subordinate and
appointive Office.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15

WAsHINGToN,s April lathe presi-
dent has decided to recommend to con-
gress an appropriation as indemnity
for the killing by mob of lynchers of
three Italian citizens at Hahnville,
La, August last.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
First District Politics.

1t is rumored that Congressman Case
Broderick, of the First district, will be
asked to accept the republican nomina-
ton for governor in 1898, and that ex-
Gov Morrill, and ex-senator Ingalls,
will be candidates for Brodericks seat
in congress.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
Democratlc Edltors Meet.

The democratic editors of the state
met at Lawrence on the 18th and held
a profitable session. These officers
were elected: L. l. Purcell, president;
V. j. Lane, vice president; j. b. Cos
horn, secretary; j. E. Watrous, treas
urer; Warren Knous, N. E. Timmons
and j. f. Herman, executive commit
tee. The next meeting will be held at
lola in April, 1893
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15
Tim Mccarthy Now a Populist.

A recent political sensation in Kan
sas is the election of Tim Mccarthy,
ex-republican auditor of state and past
commander of the G. A. R., as mayor
of Larned on a populist ticket, as a
populist and anti-prohibitionist.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15

There are five ex-senators of Kansas
alive, viz: Alexander Caldwell, of
Leavenworth; John j. Ingalls,; of Atch-
ison; William A. PETER and John Mar
tin, of Topeka, and Edmond G. Ross, of
New Mexico. Caldwell is rich, Ingalls,
is we'll off, PETER is flair to middlin',
while Martin and Ross are classed as
rnnnn. man
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-15

ALBANY, N. Y, April 14.-The assem-
bly, has passed the Greater New York
charter bill over Mayor Strong's veto
by vote of LOG to 80.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-09-27
SALT LAKE HERALD: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER

first vessel that sailed, and there were
500 on board and they landed at a place
called Skaguay bay, and there wasn't a
living soul there at that time. The
miners laid out a. townsite, and now
there are over 1900 inhabitants. I did
not stop for anything. but hired the
first band of natives 1 found and struck
out, so I will get into the Klondike if
the Yukon does not freeze too early,
but there will be no show for those
behind me. l hear there have been a
great many died or drowned of those
behind. l saw the grave of John Ma
this, Mr.. Grants partner from Boise
CITY, Ida. He Was ahead of me and
tried TO run the rapids between Lake
Ltndermann and Lake Bennett and lost
his outfit and was nearly drowned. He
then committed suicide by blowing out
his brains. | feel very sorry for him,
as he leaves a wife in Boise I stopped
and fixed up his grave.
This is the most desoiate looking
country on earth. It SHOWS every day,
and nothing is to be seen except gla-
ciers and high, snow-covered noun
tains.
1 don't know whether you Will ever
receive this letter, as it must be sent
back by the Indians. They charge 81
apiece for carrying out letters, and one
half of them are thrown away
l am just starting on the T00-mile
journey down the river and it will be a
year before l can hear from you or
you from me, SO good bye
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-09-27
Mining Notes and Personals.

A steam hoist is being erected at the
Virginia mine. in RobinSonviile district.
near Baker City. Ore
Mining World. Butte. Mont: Mr.. A. NJ.
Grant, the Salt Lake representative of the
Colorado Iron works, was in Butte Thurs
day. Mr.. Grant is an enterpriSing and
popular gentleman. thoroughly familiar
With the great northwest. He believes
that this section is on the verge of great
activity IN mining circles.
Pioneer. Marysvale Utah: A mining
deal was consummated the first of ts,e
week tu- which Judge o. W. Powers be-
comes the sole DOsessor of the Daisy
Dean. one Of the promising mines of
Horse Heaven. Rudolph Grahams. +. M.
DauSherty and Mrs. Tate were the former
owners This property has about 100 feet
of tunnellng. and some very fine sDeci-
mems of rock have come from It
Avalanche, Silver City. Ida: The
Trade Dollar mine IS preparing an ex-
hibit of its product for the Intermountain
fair. to consist of ore, concentrates and
buNion. The mine is one of the richest
in the west and its specimens. carefully
prepfred, are bound to attract the at
tention of all visitors. Work at the
property IS progressing with monotonrIIs
regularity. and Il large supply of fuel
timbers etc, Is being laid in for winter.
The owners of the Fissure group OF
four claims located Il short distance
south Of Diamond. in Tintic district are
making arrans e7neYfS to inc0rnorate on
uhe property under the name of the Fis-
sure Mining company with s. J. Lynn as
president, T. A Williams, vice president