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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-18

Soon after Washington took command of
the continental army at Cambridge, in ITS,
che Legislature of Massachusetts, and the
Governor of Connecticut applied to him for
detachments from the army for the protec-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-18
The Counted PhfIosOphe1

Speaking of tact" said the Cornfed Phil
osopher, the man who has it does not ask
a married man how he got his nose
scratched"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-18

There are two chances in connection with
the battle ship Oregon: First, that the
Spanish vessels will not find her. and, Sec
ond. that if they do they will wish they
hadn't.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-18
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.

Meanwhile it is good growing weather,
and the crops are coming on beautifully.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-18

The Rev. H. B. Roller. formerly of Evans
Vile. yesterday presented to each of the
members of Company e. from Evansville
of the One-hundred- and-fifty-ninth Regi-
ment, copy of the New Testament.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-18

Little birdie of the alley is somewhat
improved in spirits, though still irritable. 1t
was case of ingrowing feathers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

The war scare is blowing over and
the prospects are that the matter will
be left to arbitration. Frank Ii, Nor
ris, fourth auditor os the treasury
and personal friend Of President
Mckinley, speaking Of the Cuban
question, said; There will be no war
| find that the reports have been
greatly exaggerated all over the
country. The war preparations are
just what the country needed and has
needed for twenty years Many of
our ports bavs been almost entirely
defenselesq, but this is being remedied
in rapid manner now. In a short
time we will be comfortably fortified
against any invasion from foreign
country. Whatever the agency was,
the officials at Washington are DOS
tive that the Spanish government
had nothing at all 10 do with the
blowing up of the Maine. The presi-
dent, when the time arrives, will de-
msnd an indemnity, aud 1t will be
paid. There will be no war" Mr..
Morris department. has charge OF the
work of settling the claims of the
heirs of those lost by the Maine DIS
aster 1--WE have found on investigs-
ton that out Of 378 men who were on
the boat, 63 were foreigners" said
Mr.. Morris, land had given, when
they enlisted, foreigners as their
nearest of kin. Thirty-nine of those
on the ship gave no next of kin when
they answered the questions put to
them on enlistment or the 253 who
were killed we have succeeded in
correspondence with 1877 claiments
1t will surprise you to know that less
than 10 per cent of this number had
families depending on them, and
many have no direct heirs The bal
ancs Of the number we have not, up
10 this time, been able to reach"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17
Cuban Relief.

The Kansas CITY Star with com,
mendsble energy has undera el t
r use supplies and money for the
thou sands Of Cubsns who are storv,ng
to death. So far over $4,000 have
bean raised, together with q shipload
of clothing aud supplies Ia this
city q. S. Granger has taken the
work in hand aud has raised about
5000, with much more in sight. As
he will not be able to see everybody,
those wishing to contribute can leave
money at the First National Bank.
The tales of want and woe are
most pitiful, so that all contributions
no matter how small will be greatly
appreciated.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

The Dispatch in a week or two
will be enlarged to the size of the
HERALD
Friend Royce of the Dispatch
carries whiskey ad. in his paper
while his wife to Offset it's effects, runs
temperance page. Friend Brainerd,
Of the HERALD, runs beer ad. in bis
paper and puts it on the "woman's'
page. This is mean in Brainerd
However, the advertisement IN the
respective papers is supposed to in
dictate the fsvorite beverage of the
respective editors Long Island
Leader
We all, Brother Weed, run "ads'
medicine lads" telling of remedies
for our personal troubles. Royce
whisky, Brainerd beer, Weed cascar-
cts.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pa
cific railway company has recently
established a new tourist car line be.
tween Boston, Mass. and Portland,
Ore. West bound cars pass through
Phillipsburg every Friday evening
and east bound every Saturday morn
ing This in addition to the tourist
cars which have been running SO long
on these same trans between Loe
Angeles, San Francisco ond the East.
II you are travelling east or west re-
member that the Rock Island tourist
cars offer you unequalled service at
low rates. Gentlemanly Conductors
accompany each excursion through to
destination Ladies and children
travelling without an escort will be
given especial care.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

"SoME men who ought to be hop
ing for a harmonious time in the
coming republican congressional con-
veution, are building high hopes that
q "muss" will come up that will
knock ont every one who is at pres
ent aspiring, and nominate a new
man. This would leave the friends
Of about six of the best men in the
district so sore that nothing but an
other pop congressman would be the
result."-Stockton NelCS
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17
Married

At the residence of F. T. M. butcher
on March 10, 1898, by Probate Judge
Strain, Charles W. Finch and Mrs.
Maggie Graham of Norton county.
Everybody in this section knows
Charley Finch, and will read the
above notice with much pleasure.
License to wed has been issued to
Cyrus L. Hamilton and Ida Shelton
of Long Island, and Homer Williams
and Dora Proctor of Rushyile.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

A MARKED copy of the Lincoln Bea-
con announces thst Lincoln county
will present the MANS Of William
Baker at the state conv>ptt9g Rs a
candidate for governor. NSle we
recognize the great personal worth
and ability of Mr.. Baker, we believe
that the best interests of the state
demand the retention of the present
incumbent John W. Leedy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

w. II. NELSON of Smith thinks that
his county would be the best ia the
state if the republicans only cOntroll-
ed it. That is politics. He else
where says: "The county employs
l56 teachers and they are as good as
any in the state" That is the citizen
talking. Coed teachers make good
schools, good schools good people.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

The various counties will hold their conven'
tons to choose delegates to this convention at
such times an will best suit their convenience
aud the chairman hereby requests that copies Of
the credentials be forwarded to him Immediately
after suCh county conventions are held
There IT, today, but one Of two positions which
any patriot can talk on the questions before the
people, the side Of the people or the side Of the
moned aristocracy. The Peoples Party stande
for the side OF the people and we earnestly urge
all who believe In the cause of reform as adyoCat.
ed by the Peoples Party to join with US in our
common cause against our common foe, the Plu.
toCracy Of America II. o. JOHNSON
j. s. PARKS, Secretary. Chairman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17
Citizens Caucus.

The citiz1ns of Philhpsburg are re-
quested to meet in the court house on
Saturday evening, at 1880 O'Clock, p.
m. for the purpose Of nominating q
city ticket Candidates for mayor,
police judge, five councilmen, city
clerk, street commissioner and mar
shall will be nominated.
S. @ CUMMINGS, Mayor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

A. II. ELLIS has given mp all hopes
OF going to congress, and 80 has
thrown up the sponge. He has been
placated however by being made
chairman Of the congressional COM
mNtee Those republican papers
which have been roasting him, no
doubt be. ortily approve of his election.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

The republicans of this district will
meet at Beloit on June Is, for the
purpose of "honoriDg" some one,
probably W, A. Reeder of this county
with q nomination for congress.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17
THURSDAY, MARCH II, 1898.
Call For Congressional Convention.

A DELEGATE CONVENTION Of the Peoples
"A Party Of the Sixth Congressional District OF
the State Of Kansas Ia hereby called to meet In
the city OF Smith Center, on Tuesday, June 9TH,
ut 10 O'Clock a. M, for the purpose OF placing In
nomination candidate for Representative In
Congress to he voted for at tho general election
in November, 1893
The basis Of representation is one delegate at
largo from each county In the district aud one
delegate for each Two hundred and fifty votes. or
major fraction thereof cast for the bryan electors
at the general election of 1896
The several counties are entitled to the follow
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

The peoples party congressional
convention will be held at Smith
Center on June Z, at which time Hon.
N. B. Mccormick will be renominat-
ed, and later on be re. elected to the
position be now holds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

The peoples party hold its state
convention on June Is, the prohibit
tionists at Emporia on June 7, the
republicans at Hutchinson on June
Is, and the democrats will meet at
Atoh,son. date not set.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

The Topeka State Journal claims
that lot OF republicans met at Nor
ton the other day aud fixed up a slate
for the state convention. The sixth
district ia to demand three places on
the state ticket
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

The place for holding the peoples
party state convention has not as yet
beeh settled on. We would suggest
to the committee that it choose To-
peka, as it is most convenient to get
to, and the city is blessed with plenty
of hotels.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

Tug opposition carried a Controll-
ing power in the first congress elect
ed after a presidential election ia the
Grant, Hayes, Arthur, Cleveland and
Harrison administration. Will his
tory be repealed?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

A lot Of cbumps in Canton have
formed regiment to be known as
the Presidents Own" The tile is
a little too much for PLAIN democratic
America
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

MAYOR MoKIssoN, who made the
bitter fight on Mark Hanna has been
renominated for mayor of his city, by
an almost unanimous vote.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

IT may seem strange, but with all
Of our appropriations this county has
no dry dock in which to repair one of
the big war ships sho1ld it be serl.
OualY injured.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17
Strayed.

Two horses, one a browR, the otheR
bay with silver name and tail. If
you have them, leave at Jennings
barn and get paid for your trouble.
GEO. TOWNSEND
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

+. FL. BAKER OF Logan is a candi-
date for state superintendent on the
republican ticket
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17


Dear Str:-In 1857 had been afflicted with
complications Of ailments, including pain in
left side, kidney and bladder trouble
and leucorrhoea. I lost flesh and became so
miserable that could not be around, In
this distressed condition sought the aid of
an eminent physician, but he did not seem to
be able to find a remedy that would reach
my case, and received no benefit.
Finally was advised to try your Kidney
and Backache Cure, | felt better the first
day after beginning its USE Within three
days was much better and by the time one
bottle was taken | was wholly relieved. A
slight return few months later was cured
by one-half bottle Of same" No return since.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17
WhTVbTlFNb NIbIEUTTNTVDIUEu
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
BOOTS and SHOES,

and cur prices are always The lowest.
We buy grain end pay cash or trade
See these sample prices:
Sugar, l6 ibl for 81 90;
Package coffee 10 cts per lb;
Prunes, lbs for rs cts,
Dried apples, 3 lbs for Is cts,
Peaches, 3 ID, for rs cts;
Navy beans, 8 lbs for Is cts;
Flour, 80 cts per SACK
Muslin, 3 CTS per yard;
Calico, A cts per yard;
And everything in proportion; come
in AMI see uG, and be convinced
We pay tho highest prices for pro-
duce at all times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-17

CHAs. LoBDELL and Ewing Herbert
are kicking because the bosses are
running the republican party.
The age-herald., 1898-11-22
Ayeraue Prices of Coal.

The division of mineral statistics of the United States geological survey has re- gently ascertained the prices of bituminous coal at the mines in the three great coal producing countries of the world-the United States, England and Belgium. In 1887 the average price of short ton, or 2,000 pounds, was $112 in the Unted States, $1.O6 in England, and s145 in Belgium.
 From this year the tables show a marked divergence In the United States the price in 1884, it stood at S1 cents per ton. On the other hand the price in England was ad- vanced, reaching in 1890 nearly $2 ton, but falling afterwards to s110, and standing last year at s1.14 The price in Belgium was advanced to $1.67 In 1894, the latest year for which figures have been published.
 It will be noticed that while American prices have been decreased each year. Eng fish and Belgian prices have both been car ried to higher level. Whether the Ameri- can average goes below S1 cents or not, the English and Belgian averages will con tinue to move up, because of the greater depths from which coal must be taken, thus increasing the cost of production.
 This is a question that relates very close ly to the cost of all manufacturing, and especially to the production of iron and steel. These coal averages go far toward explaining the rapid comparative growth of those industries in this country N1r them may be read this country's coming supremacy in the iron and steel markets of the world. A people that can command coal at prices from 20 to 50 per cent. below the prices of all other countries will bt sure. other things being equal, to dictate prices, and master the iron and steel mar kets of the world.
The age-herald., 1898-11-22
The North Carolina Mills.
Editor

State Labor Commissioner Hamrick, of North Carolina, has just published his re- port on the cotton mills of that state for 1S9S He has much reason for oongratula- tions all around. He finds that the Old North State has risen from the ninth place among southern states, in 1890, to second place. being outranked in the south by South Carolina only, and in the north by four New England states. She has more mills than any of them. but not so many spindles.
 All told, there are 220 cotton mills In the state, of which number twenty nine make hosiery and the remainder spin or weave, or do both. There are today in actual op- eration in the state 4,6S6 spindles, and A535 looms and 47 per cent. of these spin dles and looms are run day and night. Two fires occurred in the mills during the year, destroying SS20 spindles, but the net in- crease of the year stands at 56,5O0 spindles. About one-third of this gain came through the enlargement of old mills. and two- thirds through the building of new mills
 The average length of days work in these mills Is eleven and three-quarter hours. No strikes have occurred-no mill strike ever did occur in the state, although the wages of operatives in the state are much lower than they are in New England The average daily wages paid to skilled men is SLOT; unskiled 6S cents; to skilled women, 63 cents; unskilled, 45 cents; chil- dren, 32 cents. The general average is 63 cents for all, which is said to be a gain of ] cent over last year. It costs as little to live in North Carolina as in any state In the union. About 22 per cent. of the mills have. Increased wages; over 2S per cent. furnish their employees houses free of rent. There were during the year only S2 acci- dents, of which but one was fatal. Of adult employees, Ss per cent, and of children 69 per cent. read and write At almost every mill there Is free school Mill-owners support most of these
The age-herald., 1898-11-22

shown in the recently declared candidacy of Speaker McCool for the gubernatorial nomination. He. too. favors territorial and commercial expansion. He wants to mar lket Mississippi cotton and Mlssissippl-made cotton goods in the Orient. He believes there should be more cotton mills in Mis- sisslppi, a state that commands cheap Ala bama coal. Speaker McCool evidently knows as we'll what is good for his cot ton-growing state as he knows what his fellow-ctizens want.
 He may not be believer in the broader destiny of the great republic; he may not waste time over the belief that the Anglo Saxon methods and the Anglo-saxon civili- zation are good for the world; but he does know what Is good for his state and, for that matter. for any other state that grows cotton and purposes to turn that cotton in to goods. He is an expansionist. because he wants more mills and more clear money for the great product of his state. That is the long and short of it; and he boldly tells the people of Mississippi that If they elect him governor, they will have a man who will do all he can towards securing for them market in the country that contains 40O.000,000 people who wear cotton goods He thinks that door should be kept open.
The age-herald., 1898-11-22
HOMESPUN VIEWS OFLIFE
From the Atchison Globe.

From the Atchison Globe.
 A man when he has no opportunity to do wrong is fully as good as a woman.
 An Atchison girl says such long prayers every morning that by the time she gets downstairs her sister has the breakfast prepared. In this way the girls prayers that her way in life be made smooth are answered at the first jump out of the box.
 It is no longer proper to call girl Isis" if you don't know her first name. Call her "Mamselle" if you want her to thaw.
 Along about o'clock every night, when the young women feel satisfied that it is too taking off of high collars in all parts of Atchison and throwing of them to all parts of the room.
 At this season of the year women's magazines lead girls and women astray by telling how an elegant couch, chair or other piece of furniture can be made for a Christmas gift that requires only a few old boxes and nails and Decent calico to make it and that is worth $50 when made. Every woman at some time in her life has been fooled by this nonsense in a woman's magazine. A woman's magazine is only a grown-up faitry-book.
 Every time you look at 12-year-old boy he needs new pair of shoes.
 The highest-priced rocking in the house is put in the parlor for company to occupy; the choicest preserves are left on the shelves till company comes, and the finest table linen is never taken out unless company is expected. "CoMpany''s is a married mans most serious rival and he can never hope to be so loved that he will be treated as well.
The age-herald., 1898-11-22
FORCING A COlLECTION

In Spurgeons autobiography there is an interesting instance of the quickness, read mess and energy which characterized his mind and his actions.
 During his first year in London Sturgeon was invited to preach at Tring. The cler- gyman there, a worthy man, whose stipend amounted to only about 15 shillings week, invited him to tea at his house. While they sat in his humble home the eminent preachers conscience smote him because ing some of the scanty store of provisions, and he began to think of some plan by which they could repay the clergyman for his hospitality
 Noting that his friend was wearing an alpaca coat which was very shiny and in places so worn that he could see through it. Sturgeon hit upon his plan. So at the end of the evening service he said to the congregation:
 "Now, dear friends. I have preached to you as well as I could, and you know what our Savior said to His disciples: Freely ye have received; freely give don't want anything from you for myself, but the>min- ister of this chapel looks to me as though he would not object to new suit of clothes"
 Sturgeon then pointed down to his dea- con and said:
 "Father Olney, down there, am sure will start the collection with half sovereign"
 Father Olney at once nodded his head to confirm this statement
 'I will gladly give the same amount, and if you all help as much as you can, our brother will soon have a new suit, and a good one. too."
 The collection was made. It realized very fair sum, and the minister was in due time provided with suit.