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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-06-03

were not high, but the years surplus
sold from Kansas farms amounted t.
within 2 per cent Of the total value d
all mich COWS owned in the greal
cattle-raising regions OF Colorado
New Mexico, Arizona and Utah
more than the value Of all cattle
owned in Oklahoma, with the SWINE
of Colorado, Montana, Nevada and
Wyoming added; or about the same
as the value Of all sheep in the six
New England states and those Of
New York and South Carolina add
ed; nearly as much as all the sheep
owned in Texas were worth; or as
much as the value Of all the corn Of
New England, with that of North Da-
kota, Montana and Wyoming thrown
in for good measure.
According to the United States
census Of 1890, Kansas then rank.
ed among states and territories as
fourth in number Of chickens, fourth
in ducks, seventh in turkeys, and
nineteenth in geese. $3.50
Despite their prominence as fac
tors in a well-ordered husbandry, as
indicated by the foregoing, there is
apparently notable lack Of prsctl-
cal, popular information within ready
reach on the subject Of farm fowls.
Likewise, much less Of suitable at
tention is given them than their
economic Importance iustifes, and
the great aggregate Of money, mer,
chandise and substantial comforts
they bring into the homes Of farm
ers aud villagers (naInly through the
vigilant care taking by the good
housewives) is but poorly compre-
heDded or appreciated by the mem
folks who are 50 largely the benefc-
iaries. II is from a desire 10 remedy
this to some extent and to awaken
new interest along these lines that
the data here presented mostly the
experience and counsel of those long |
and successfully engaged 10 poultry
eulture-have been compiled.
1T is mol offered as BY and means
an exhaustive treatise or complete
guide as to breeds or management;
not in advocacy Of any particular
breed; not to promote or retard the
Use Of artificial incubstors nor Of any
particular make; not a manual for
fanciers, nor planned for those who
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-06-03
The HeInfnI Hen.

Secretary Coburn of the State
Board of Agriculture has been is
suing recently several works Of gen.
ersl interest to the farmer. His lat.
est production 10 bis report Of the
State Board of Agriculture and treats
of "The Helpful Hen" In the intro
ductOry the secretary says:
while everything else was going
to rack and ruin" says Secretary Co
burn IN his introduction, The Kansas
hen increased and multiplied; she
supported herself, and the family,
too. The very insects which would
have despoiled the farm she fattened
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-06-03
CHATTEL MORTGAGES.
Concluded.

IF I have wealth and look around
among my acquaintance for some
person to handle it for me, and hav-
ing found this trusty friend, I leave
him to handle my business for a
series of years. 1 call this man to
a strict accounting for every cent Of
principal and profit, and if he shall
be short in his accounts, or mlsap-
proprIated any Of the funds, the law
calls it embezzlement and provides a
penalty making it felony. If 1 have
cash or bonds and lock them up safe
at night and a man breaks into my
house and steals, we also have law
that reaches that man. 1t matters
not how the property is stolen, the
crime is felony. We require trustees
to show property legally into and out
of their possession, and that they
shall carefully care for and account
for it to the owner. If they fail to
account and return the goods and
chsttels, 1t is felony and they are
punished accordingly. l understand
a chattel mortgage to be sale of
personal property If the conditions
of that sale are kroken, it Is an abso-
lutte sale; it is then my property. If
it is my property and the mortgagor
then removes, secretes or sells the
property, it is stealing. lit is steal
ing to take my property in one way,
it is equally stealing to deprive me of
it in another way. You say it is a
conditional sale, then the property
is in the hands OF the mortgsgor, my
trustee. Disposing of property by a
trustee ls embszzlement. II the
mortgagor violates the conditions of
Ae'iioftgage as my trustee, he is an
embez7ler and it should be a felony
for a violation in either case. Then
make the statutory violation Of our
chattel mortgage law felony, to cor
respond with the penalty for kindred
crimes The passage of this mort
gage law would give banks better
security, and they could get at the
property better, if secreted or sold.
There is moral as we'll as property
security, and this law viii greatly
enhance the moral security. / do not
believe there is banker in this room
who does not give the largest con-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-06-03
dOODE ITEMS.
We would gladly accent ! eood

We would gladly accept a good
rain.
9Th Tannahill went TO Wilcox,
Nebraska, on business.
Allen Mousley is getting to be
quite an expert in the art ofbrsak-
ing colts He broke three last Fri
day and Saturday.
James Mnlder was in. our nelph~
borhood last Saturday looking Nd a
team to replace the team thai died
a few weeks ago.
Quite a number Of our farmers.
have been compelled to buy horses
to take the place Of the dead onea
Now ! wonder Mr.. Dispatch il that
has not had something TO do with,
raising the prices Of horses
OoNsgsrENcy.
The record-union., 1897-01-29
COREA'S KING.
His Throne the Envy of All Eastern
Powers.

The King of Corea is not happy
man. Despite the fact that his country
bears the poetic and soothing name of
THE Land of the Morning Calm, his
existence for the last fifteen or twenty
years has been exciting. 1t has been
a continued round of sanguinary palace
revolutions, of assassinations of rela-
tives and dignitaries on the staff of this
oriental monarch, of plots and conspir-
acies without number. and, above ALL
of more or less successful attempts to
kidnap his own sacred person.
The different and conflicting political
factions of his countrymen have each
kidnapped him in turn So, too, have
the Chinese, the Japanese, and the Rus
SLAMS The latter have had him for
some time past in their possession, a
privileged prisoner at the Muscovite Le-
CATION. According to dispatches, some
of his own subjects have recently been
endeavoring to recover possession of
him and restore him to his royal palace.
He is a weak and vacillating man.
influenced entirely by the persons who
happen to be with him for the time
being. During his long minority he
was dominated by his father. wicked
old Prince, who tortured and killed mis-
sionaries, and who by his savage and
reactionary policy forced upon the for
eign powers the first opening of the
country. He has put to death thousands
Of persons. has himself been twice kid
naped and deported, and one occasion
The record-union., 1897-01-29

51 Sc per roll. Ia cheetse~california, Chez @ 1212c per
ID; Young America, 15c; Eastern Cream
cry, 15Q20c; Genuine Swiss. 40c; AMERICAN an
Cheese, zoe; Neufchatel, 1Oc.
ETABLES-Hubbard Squash. &c per
p mate o 1SG ~ per GauGwer lR chs 1os
each; Lettuce, three for sc; Bunch .Vege-
tables (roots), 121hc; per dozen;
Celery 5c Cabbage dsc per II p; on0ns Ion }ns &c
Highland Potatoes, soc per sack; Sweet
Potatoes, Sc per 10; Spinach, &c per 10 ;
Sprouts, Sc per tb; Watercress.. two
punches for sc; Artichokes, soc per dozen;
POULTRY-Hens, 60c each; Springs, soc
each; Broilers, 4Uc each: Tame Geese, 81 80
each each 12nqso T2ms P9Gkn ep s 75' each Young Tur-
EGGS-Eastern, common, 25o per dozen !;
Eastern, fancy, 30c per dozen: California
MEATsBeef-Prime Rib Roast, 121ac@
15c; Loin Steak, 121a015c; Rump Steak,
10c; Chuck Roast, 10c; Rump, So; BrisRet 5e
Sc; Chuck Steak, 1oc. Veal-Loin and RID III,
116l2ibc: Ioin and Rib Chops, 121ac; Mutt
ton Stew, Sc; Shoulder Chops, Sc. Pork,
SQ12c per ID; Corned Beef, 6Q121ac; Saus-
age, 121hc: Vienna Sausage, 15c; Bacon
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, 50q55c
per cwt; Alfalfa, first cutting, 45q59c; sec
ond and third cuttings, 50go3c; Who5e Bar
81 26ai 80; Middlings, 9oc; Bran, Soc;
. EIE,CTRiC e, LIGHT TCANDLEs-(Wholee.-
sale) 10 OF, 51ac: II OF, 6l9c; IA OF, e; 10
oz, 7ac; Granite Mining 10 OF, &c; l. o.
t0AT. II-Wholesale-Pearl, lie; Eo-
Gene, 19c; Elaine, 22c; Star, TIC; Extra
Star, 2ic; Water White }}buIk), PIG e S:.o,,re
coees 1S1hc: Stove Gasoline, bulk, 13c; Sc
degree dtegT Gasoline, cases, 25c; Sc degree Gas
oline. bulk, zoe; SO degree Benzine, cases,
1Sc: IS degree Benzine, bulk, 13c.
The record-union., 1897-01-29
Coal and ManChuria.

The Manchurian has always been
aware that there were large deposits
of coal lin his midst" but he used to
imagine that they We're under the con-
troll of evil spirits, and he therefore
would not touch them himself nor al
low anyone else to- A good deal Of
that old nonsense has been brayed out
of him by recent events-the war and
the practical enterprise of the Russians
in his territory-and the fields are now
being opened. They are abundant and
are found all over the country, and will
have the most important influence in
it's development. The climate, soil and
geOgra phical situation of Manchuria
are favorable to the maintenance of a
large, enlightened and progressive pop
ulatton, the root of which, In many
races interblent through many ages,
is already there. With a Russian rail-
road running through the country and
Port Arthur as the outlet and inlet of
its commerce, a new chapter of its
history will be opened, and the hum
drum career which it has pursued since
the days Of Kublai Khan, and as much
further back as anybody wishes to go.
may merge into a. more active and en-
terprising one. giving her new status
in the world and a new relation to its
affairS.-New York Tribune.
The record-union., 1897-01-29
SACRAMENTO MARKET,
No Change in the Situation in Local
Produce Circles.

Sacramento, Jan. 2Sth.
There was no change in the situation in
local market circles to-day Trade con-
tinues quiet.
Tomorrow (Friday) the following varie-
ties of Fish can be had at the mar
kets at prices quoted: Halibut, 1215c per
-; Catfish iio,lc' joe Silver, Silver smelt 521se;
cod, l212e; River Salmon, 15c. Oregon
Salmon 12iac; Sole I0c; Flounder, lOc:
Fresh Cod, 1212c; Sea Perch, 12}ao; King
Fish, 10c.
In smoked and cured Fish the following
prices will rule: Oregon Smoked salmon,
20c per 10; Smoked Sturgeon, zoe; Red
Herrings, 15c per dozen; Yarmouth BIoat-
ers. 30e; F1nnin Haddies. SOC per ID; Kip
pered Herrlngs, 4oc per dcgen; Salt Cod
fish. Eastern, 15c per It; California, 10c:
Brick. zoe; Holland Herrings, 40c per doz;
Select Milchners. 81 per dozen: Mackerel
extra, select Eastern, soc each; California
Mackerel, for 25c.
Shell fish are quoted as Follows: Call
fornia oysters. 81 hundred: Large East
ern oysters, 35c per dozen; small, 25c;
opened, soc: Eagle BraIls, zoe per can;
I Blue Point; t; ooe; Soft CLAIMS. 121ac per doz;
opened, zoe per quart; shrimps. Ioc per 10 !;
Crabs. 15c: Mussels, 121ac per quart
Following are the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned:
FLOUR-Family Extras. 50 60 per 100
ms: 81 80 for 90 lbs.
FRUIT-Apples,, 4c per 10; s1Q1 25 per
box; Eastern Apples, &c per 10. Oranges
Mandarin, 2oe per dozen; Navels, 5oQT5c:
q25c per dozen: Cocoanuts, loc each
Pineapples, 30450c each.
NUTS-New Walnuts, 121ac per 10; New
Almonds. ~12iac; New Brazils, 12lac; Pc
Pine Nuts, 15c: Hickory Nuts, ioc.
DAIRY PRODUCE-Butter 20q
21c per 10; A.ountain. zoe; Valley Roll.
The record-union., 1897-01-29

almost succumbed to determined at
tempts to blow him up with gunpowder.
It is he who is supposed to be at the
head of the present conspiracy to kid
nap the King, his son, from the Russian
Legation. AS long as the monarch re-
mains under the eye of the Cars En-
voy the latters influence is predom-
inant, whereas that of the Prince is, of
course, nil
The circumstances under which the
King was conveyed to his present quar-
ters We're sufficiently dramatic even TO
satisfy those Injured to the sudden ups
and downs of Oriental government. The
King was at the time entirely under the
influence of his wife, a woman of eX
ltraordinaTy strength of character and
who had distinguished herself by her
pronounced opposition to the control the
japanese ait one time exercised over her
husband and his kingdom. Seeing their
power on the wane, and rightly abtrib-
uting the cause thereof to the Queen,
palace revolution was organized by the
Mikado'S Envoy. The royal abode was
invaded in the middle of the might by a
band of aSssaSsinS, among whom were
recognized Japanese officials, soldiers
and colonistS. The King was seized,
while the Queen was literally hacked to
pieces in the court yard, two of her
nieces and favorite companions being
burned alive on the same spot. In the
midst of all the turmoil party of Rus
sian sailors appeared upon the scene,
and, kidnapping the King, carried him off
to the Russian legation, where he has
since remained a prisoner.
Corea's independence would long since
have been destroyed had it not been for
the jealousies that prevail among the
various Powers of the Orient and Occi-
dent with regard to its possession. The
Japanese are anxious to have it, not
only on account of it's enormous but
as yet undeveloped mineral wealth, but
also because it practically commands
the Japanese Archipelago, and, in the
hands of any powerful nation, such as
Russia England, or even China, would
constitute a perpetual menace to the
land of the Mikado. The Chinese are
desirous to have it, because it's occupa-
tion by a foreign Power is a peril to the
northern portion of their empire
The Russians need it as terminus
for their trans Siberian Railroad and as
an all-the-year-round headquarters for
their navy and army on the shores of
the Pacific England, Germany and
even the United States are anxious to
prevent any foreign Power from getting
hold of the kingdom and closing it to
their trade. 1t may be added that the
only foreigners for whom the King has
ever shown any regard and confidence
have been Americans, and UP to within
four years previous to the outbreak of
the war between China and Japan the
influence of the United States predom-
dnated at Seoul.-New York World.
The record-union., 1897-01-29
A Curious Racing Mistake.

Among the curious sporting incidents
should be recorded one told by John
Kent in his "reminiscences of Good
wood" where a horse loses a race from
being too far in front at the winning
post. c. Greville, who was judge, was
seated on an erection so far above the
level of the course that Dandizette
passed, unnOticed, by him, two or three
lengths in advance of Vitellina and
Ghost, which were running on the op-
posite side Of the course. Ghost hung
SO much upon Vitellina as to endanger
her being driven against the rails,
which so attracted Mr.. Greville's at
tention that he did not see aDandizette,
and Boyce, who rode the mare, asked
Mr. GreviIle If he did not win, stating
that, although he passed the post first
by some lengths, he could have In
creased the lead had he felt disposed.
So apparent was the error that Lord
Verulam-the owner Of Nitellina-of-
fered the Duke of Richmond the stakes.
The record-union., 1897-01-29
DreSS=CuIture Club.

A Dress Culture Club has fifty-five
members, says the New York Post, :"
pledged among other things to wear
their fair weather gowns three inches
from the ground at its lowest point,
and their rainy weather dresses three
inches shorter still, has been consider
ing also the question Of suitable foot
wear for the street. The high bicycle
shoe was looked on with much favor as
the best kind of covering for the feet
and ankles in stormy weather All of
the members of the club agreed to dis
card the high heel One and all these
heroic and sensible women further
pledged themselves to give up superf1u-
Gus finery in street dress, aiming at
neatness and quietness rather than an
ornamental and snowy model. As a
concession to husbands, a longer walk
ing dress may be worn on Sundays, and
presumably on other holidays, If the
head of the household objects to the
abbreviated dress.
The record-union., 1897-01-29
SIXTEEN ODD BLUNDERS.
Bulls Made i'm All Seriousness and
Honesty,

A Coroner's jury in Maine reported
that deceased came to mis- death by
excessive drinking, producing apoplexy
in the minds of the jury"
An old French lawyer writing of an
estate he had just bought, added:
There is a chapel upon II in which my
wife and ! wish to be buried if God
spares our lives"
on a tombstone In Indiana is the
following inscription: This monument
was erected 10 the memory Of John
Jinkins. accidentally shot as a mark of
affection by his brother"
\ Michigan editor received some
verses not long ago with the following
note of explanation: These li.es were
written fifty years ago by one who has.
for a long time, slept in his grave merely
for pastime."
A certain politician, lately condemn
ing the Government for its policy con
rerning the income tax, is reported to
have said: They'll keep cutting the
wool off the sheep that lays the golden
eggs until they pump it dry
An orator at one of the university
unions bore off the palm when he de-
The record-union., 1897-01-29

CARSON (Nev), Jan. 2S.-The Dill
licensing glove contests passed the SEN
ate this morning by vote of to .. II
Is certain TO be signed by the Governor.
1t passed the Assembly on Monday.
The record-union., 1897-01-29
SAN FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET.
San Francisco, Jan: 2sth.

San ETAnclscO, JAN AoIII'
Morning Session-Andes; 15c; Beieher'
SIC; 3 & B, 62Q61c; Challenge. o4c; {, Shol- ol-
Con Cor fnn Imperial, &c; e Point, 89q3sc; g & G,
4sc: Mexican 47c; Occidental, 2oc; Ophir,
81 10; overman, 14e Petosii h4o i-,oG G2o 41a neg
Belcher, lie; Nevada 4'c' ohloh' 4lc
Afternoon Session-Ophir, 81 Is; Mexican is n,
4sc; G & G, SIC; B & B, 66c; C C G y, s. y
az 15: Savage. sic; Chollar 96c; q n.
Standard, 81 6a; n G & c, 3oc.
Closing Quotations--Alta, &c; Alpha lac 54e;
Andes. Ice: Belcher, &c; B 4 B, 64e' Bhi- 5aa
Cboi1ar. 94c; Confidence, 81 %; c c V,
50 1i5' i5 Con imperial, &c: c Point, $5c; E9- o5
cheauer, &c; & & c; SOC; H & n, 81 30 20:
5oo;dan,+aI 2oc. Ophir. 81 10; Overman, 15c
Potosi' 55c: Savage, 4sc; S Nevada, 5lc;
Union. 44c: Utah, 5c; Yellow Jacket, soc;
Standard 81 20,
The record-union., 1897-01-29
Meat Marl.af

Following are the rates for whole car
casses from slaughterers to dealers:
BEEtEFIrst quality, 61207c; second
quality, 5g6c; third quality, 4G5c per ID.
small.
MuTToN-Wethers. 61za7c; Ewes, &c
per 10.
II oLAMB-70sc per ID for Yearlings and
1212Q15c for Spring
PORK-,Ldve Hogs. 33sQ31zc per ID for
heavy and 314c for small.
The record-union., 1897-01-29
Eastern Grain Markets.

New York, Jan. 2Sth.
July, 7S7sc.
Chicago, Jan 2sth.
WHEAT-January. 1880; May, 741sc;
July, ike
The record-union., 1897-01-29

Mems extra quality 75c underwear,
35c, at The Models removal sale, cor
ner Sixth and K.
The record-union., 1897-01-29

Bright Son-What is meant by a
doubtful State" pa?
Cross Papa-The married state, my
son.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-05-29

Mrs.J Wolf has returned from 'A'''
~ ber aged sister at Natchitoches'
Mrs Sol Wolf and little Miss Constance,
Who have enjoyed long pleasant WISH
1T relatives here, have returned 10
49, home in New Orleans, Mr.. woi.
came up to escort his family home, 0u'
": CO.. with us was a very short one.
We are happy to be able to report sne
-, of Mrs. M. Bluestein, who mas
800, seriously ill during the week.
Miss Elgin, OF Marshall, Texas, Is speho'
tho week with Miss Bessie Ogilvie.
M, and Mrs. VIM. Pope, have returne'
from a pleasant visit to the lady's mo'he'
at Campte, La.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-05-29
Constable Sale.

M. 71.-Justice w. T. Slaton's docket
j H Bryant, VS. Yee Lee.
By virtue Of a writ OF fieri faclas ISSUED
tn me in the above entitled and NUMBERED
suit, by Hon. w: T. Slaton, justice &c 9. 9de
peace in and for the Fourth ward OF CaddO
Parish. La, l have seized and Will sell
ut public auction at the court room door,
EOS Milan street, Shreveport, Cadao
parish, La, between the legal hours ioi
sales on
SATURDAY, MAY 22nd, 1897.
the following described properly, 70 VIZ
One lot of household and kitchen furnl'
ure 4 lot lumber. Terms cash, subject
to appraisement. - c.,r
Progress, Mar. 6, 49, Cohs'aoie
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-05-29
ACOrdial Invitation

A Cordial Invitation
is extended to our city and country
friends to call and examine our
stock of
Fine Cooking Stoves.
Cheap Cooking Stoves. -
Coal and wood Heating Stoves.
Decorated China.
White Queensware.
Beautiful lamps.
Bisque Ornaments.
Cut Glass.
Table Glassware.
| Silver Plate.
Lava Coated Cooking Ware.
| Tisk's Antitrust Tinware ano
lother lines too numerous to men
tion. F. MARTEL & Son,
ao1-+f 211 Texas street
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-05-29
Valuable Property,

We offer for sale, at most reas-
enable price, the splendid resi-
dence of Captain George l.. White,
on Caddo street, between spring
and Market streets. 1t contains
Ave or six rooms, tub and under
ground cisterns, servants mousse
and is situated on two lots Oh
ground. Also that triangular plat
81 Ground on the strand adjoining
Mr.. B. S. Whites foundry. rms
! contains improvements which now
brings ready rental; See a hicks
Rros.. 2O5 Milan street. 1-E;tf.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-05-29
The Difference.

Some men do not succeed in lie
hecause their idea of managing is
not practical. Mack Wellman sue
ceeds because he keeps hrst-
class stock of artists supplies
naints. brushes, oils, wall paper,
atc at which he sells at hard time
prices.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-05-29

On account of the 7th annual
Reuion United Confederate Vete-
rams in Nashville Tennessee, on
lime 22nd to Oath inclusive, the
Cotton Belt Route will make rate
for the round trip from Shreveport
to Nashville of S14.45. Dates OF
sale June 49,, goth and 21st, with
return limit 10 days from date OF
Gale An extension of 10 days
will be granted on these tickets.
II denosited with Joint Agents OF
terminal Lines on or before June
9th.
special train, from Shreveport TO
Texarkana, Sunday May 23rd to-
m c,rrow: train leaving Shreveport
at a. M. and returning arriving at
Shreveport about 10 p. m: FOR
this occasion the rate from Shreve,
mort to Texarkana and return, Will
be 81. rsoe
Centennial Exposition now beng
heId in Nashville, from May 1st TO
0ctoher 31st, Cotton Belt Route
bes IN sale round trip tickets at re-
duced rates, from all points. Inc
rates from Shreveport being as
fa'sows: tickets with final return
limit of Nov. 7th '97, S27 10 o,
Tickets with return ll I'M o. u ~
5 DAYS from date of sale, 1892.
I Tickets sold Tuesday and annrs.
d dav with return limit of 10 days
from date of sale, S14.45. .,
Train leaves sh ta Taps%ti At 4 tS'
d next afternoon at o'clock: ~
e Isl Sleeper from Shreveport con
v meets With sleeper at Lewlsvllie
d AK, which runs through to Nasn
,e Vile without change: 49,
II Summer tourist tickets, at re e
dnced rates, will be on sale to a
the principal resorts. +;o, wi
Anv additional information W.
at be furnished by any Cotton De
* TX representative.
" b. w. LABAUME.
es IN. G.. D. MARSHALL, T
y, G. A., Shrevpert, 1
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-05-29

When it comes to oysters, the
Little Gem is strictly In the niafhe'
lOpposite the union depot.