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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22

doubtful value to the maker. the dealer ana
the buyer. have given way to local openings
much to the benefit OF the dealer. WHO Is thus
enabled to attract visitors to his own place OF
business.
The public generally at this time discusses
the merits Of flush joints heights Of frames.
drops Of crank hangers. we'll as the recently
resurrected chainless wheel; and Bicycle Day.
with it's attendant display Of wheels. will give
opportunities to illustrate and demonstrate the
bases Of favorte theories.
Purchasers are appearing earlier this year
than usual. Dealers in reliable goods expect a
boom. Any feeling Of depression to the out
look which may have existed a month or so
ago has given way to assurance and a spirit of
confidence in the future There will be a steady
demand for wheels honestly made and honestly
listed. Buyers are more experienced. and hence
more critical than they used to be. which. fOrtu-
natey for the Legitimate trade. makes it diff
cult to sell bicycles Of fictitious quality or value
GREAT VARIETY THIS YEAR.
one is impressed with the variety displayed
this year in every department of modern bicycle
manufacture. Numberless devices for increased
speed safety and comfort of cyclists have been
brought out which add to the appearance of the
machines themselves An intending purchaser.
in glancing over hundred machines. would be
struck with the similarity Of appearance in
lines but closer and expert examination reveals
the individuality shown in the detail Of con-
struction. which goes to make up the perfection
Of bicycle products.
Changes in construction cannot always be con-
sidered improvements. although they may be so
styled at the time Of their adoption 1t is when
a change is retained for more than one season
that it's value an Improvement is acknOwl-
edged.
Ten years ago the improvements in bicycle
construction were largely the result Of chance
and some experiments while those shown in
the '9S product Of the larger manufacturers are
the result Of study and intellectual labor on the
part Of the experienced designer and an efficient
CORDS OF skilled assistants.
In casually examining new models Of bicycles,
one scarcely realizes the skill required to bring
out real improvements, or the genius necessary
TO put the finishing touches to what we know
to-day as the perfect bicycle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
Has due credit been given to the Dealer.

Does the public give the retail dealer due
credit for his hard work and devotion to the in
terests Of the trade? Is it not easier to crti-
else than To- praise?
Furthermore have all Of the manufacturers
Of BICYCLES given due consideration To the inn
portance Of protecting the retail dealer in every
way possible and Of placing him in a position
To make a fair yearly profit on his business?
How many retail dealers have grown rich and
retired? yet everyone will admit that no class
of merchants work harder or put forth more
endeavOr to please their customers. The Eagle
Bicycle Manufacturing Company is one Of the
Standard Manufacturers Of bicycles who have
adhered To their original policy Of selling their
product entirely through retail agents. and put
ting them in a position to compete with any
thing on the market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
RESPONSIBILITIES of the Dealer.

In the many trade changes which have oc-
CURED in this industry of-rapid- development,
the bicycle retail dealer has stood loyalty be-
tween the manufacturers and the public. He
has represented the buffer between the loco
motive and IN. train he has stood the shock.
1t Is he who has had 10 carefully explain TO his
customers the reason FOR the important and
necessary changes which have come so suddenly
one after another in design. style and price
The manufacturers may decide that longtime
guarantees are unfair but il is the retailer who
must demonstrate this to his customer. He must
also demonstrate what constitutes fault or
defect: in fact he represents the maker abso-
lutely and voices to the customer the opinions
policy and arguments of the manufactures
whose goods he sells.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
BICYCLE DAY IN THE TRADE.
THE AGENT AND RIDER AS SEEN BY AN
EXPERT

THEODORE f MERSEI.Es PRAISES THE COURSE
TAKEN BY THE TRIBUNB-BICYCI,E SHOWS
ALWAYS OF DOUBTFUL VAIUE-BUY
ING WHEELS EARLIER THIS YEAR.
The Tribune's action I'm making February %
Bicycle Day has borne good fruit. Dealers not
only in the Metropolitan district. but through
out the East and South. have adopted the sug-
gestion and thousands Of 1898 models Of vari-
Gus makes will to-day be exhibited in the num-
erous retail bicycle establishments.
National cycle shows which were always Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
How Bicycles were first introduced.

Originally the bicycle dealer induced his
friends to take up riding the high wheel because
it would give them pleasant exercise and bet
ser health He organized clubs. took part m
runs. and WAS the prime factor in all gatherings
Of the bicycle fraternity about his neighbnr-
hood Later h. was required To- talk for hours
in order to demonstrate the practical utility IF
the safety bicycle and 10 put it into daily uss
himself I'm order TO give evidence Of its adapta'
bility for business purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION.

city thousand before the end Of the year 1898
The convention at st Louis was an important
one and l am well satisfied with the outcome.
l consider the idea of Bicycle Day. as sug-
rested by The Tribune. an excellent one. and one
that is bound 10 become universally popular.
fhere were many reasons why National cycle
shows should not be continued. The bicycle in
dustry is becoming more like other industries.
and the manufacturers and dealers must make
changes in order TO keep up with the times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
THE FOUNDATIONS
OF THE BICYCLE INDUSTRY
LAID BY
THE RETAIL DEALERS.

The bicycle rider VI to-day can have but
faint conception Of the amount of energy and
effort put forth in years past by the pioneer
bicycle retail dealers in promoting the cause OF
cycling.
From the period when the high wheel n
ordinary. the prevailing type. up to the
present day, il is the bicycle agent who has
been the actual demonstration of the benefits I'd
be derived from owning and riding bicycle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
Teaching NOyiceS 30 Ride.

Night after night he has remained away from
his family teaching converts 10 ride, running
and straining to prevent their falling cajolins
and threatening in order to keep up their cour-
age, returning home late at night perspirln$
hot ard tired IN fact. working much harder u
his enthusiasm over the bicycle business than
the majority Of business men DO Who receive
far better remuneration for their labor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22

The good roads work throughout the country
being pushed forward rapidly, and the old
lehng o. antagOnism to cyclists and to their
pea for better highways is slowly but surely
syne out While the L. A. w. has done much
elective work, its labors have only just begun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
POTTER ON BICYCLE DAY
THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE l. A. w.
has TO SAY

m WRITES THAT BICYCLE DAY is a GOOD SUB
gr7rTy FOR TIE CYCLE sHOw-BRIGHT
FUTURE FOR THE LEAGUE WELL. SAT-
IsE1ED WITH THE OJ-TCONE OF
THE ST LOUIS CONVENTION.
qNs promises to be a busy year for the
tAarue OF American Wheelmen, but ! cannot
- a, this time what innovations will be
,-rur,n about during the season The tremen-
aous growth Of the L. A. W. is particularly
seasing to me- and would not be surprised if
ne membership mounted UP TO one hundred and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-19
Program

OF Memorial and Decoration ex-
ercisee, May 20, aud 80, 1898. The
members of Phillipsburg Post No. n,
and all ex.soldiers and sailors together
with the ladies' of the W. r @. and
the Phlllipsburg Guards are requested
to meet at Post hall southwest corner
public square at 1890 Q. m. on Sun
day May 20, and march to the Pres
byterian church. The memorial SER
mon will be preached by Rev. H. M.
Shockley at IL, a. m. Appropriate
music will be furnished by the Arion
Quartette Of this city or by a select
choir as may be designated by the
music committee.
On Decoration Day May 30, the
members Of the Post and all ex-sol-
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Rates to Smith Center,

A rate Of one and a third fare, on
the certificate plan, has been secured
for the peoples party congressional
convention at Smith Center June 7.
To obtain this rate it is necessary
that one hundred tickets be purchased
at full fare one way, purchaser taking
certificate from selling agent This
is the best concession that we could
get, and those attending are urged to
ask for a certificate showing that they
have paid full fare one wsy.
The certificates will be signed by
Mr.. Ben I. Baker Of Smith Center
and If conditions are all complied
With, will entitle the holder to return
ticket at one cent per mile.
Let everyone be sure to get his GER
tlfcate, and, on arrival at convention
deliver to Me-. Baker for his signature.
This is important. It's also necessary
that one hundred tickets be sold in
order to get the benefit Of this rate.
Let each one govern himself accord
ingly. @. JOHNSON,
Chairman.
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Decoration Day.
Committee.

Headquarters Of Phillipsburg Post
No. ", Department of Kaneas, G.
A. n.
Comrades; A third Of a century
ago our illustrious and beloved COM
rade, Gen. John A. Logan, lnaugu-
rated and established the beautiful
custom Of meeting annually on the
Both Of May and decorating the
graves Of our fallen comradep. In
conformity TO this custom and in &C.
cordsnce with our fraternal love and
desire you are called to meet at the
usual time to perform again this ca.
cred duty to the dead. Laying aside
our usual pursuits and forgetting
differences Of every nature let every
comTade come with beautiful flowers
OF the springtime and offer up before
the world our tribute Of love and
respect to our dead comrades. The
cemeteries are fast filling with those
whose ties with us were welded in the
fire Of battle. Soon we too shall slum.
Der in the silent city OF the dead.
Let us then, while we may, remember
and honor our dead, as we shall hope
to have the living remember and honor
us when we have joined our comrades
IN the Grand Army on High,
All are cordially invited and re-
quested to meet with US and particl-
pate in the ceremonies of memorial
and decoration day. Ex-soldiers and
sailors whether members OF the Il.
A. II. or not are especially urged to
be present The Post aud kindred
organizations will meet at the Post
hall in Phillipshurg at 1870 a. m.
Sunday May 20, and march to the
Presbyterian church where the mem
orial sermon will be preached by Rev
b. M. Shockley.
On May 30 the Post and the ladies
OF the Woman's Relief Corps will
meet at Post hall at 100 p. m. wher
program of the day will announced
All ex.soldlers and the Phillipsburg
Guards are requested and expected
to meet with the Post and w. r. @.
at hall both the ooh and 30th.
Comrades w. H. Vincent, John
Humphries, and Thomas Lorlmsr are
detailed to decorate the graves of
comrades buried in Marvin cemetery.
Oomrade VIM. M. Furguson is desig-
mated to have charge OF like cere-
monies at Iowa Union. II is sug-
gusted that the ceremonies at Iowa
Union and at Marvin be held IN the
forenoon go that the comrades and
others may be present and assist in
decorating the graves in Fsirview
cemetery. The business men of the
city are requested to close their
respective places of business on Mon
day, May Both. from to 4 T. m. and
join in the exercises Of the day.
john HAHNENKRATT, Post Com.
FRANK STRAIN, Acting Aidt.
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batteries moved down upon tho quiet
and see hingly sleeping fortresaes and
batteridSealong the coral reef. In the
van was the Iowa, the flagship, with
the battle cry of the navy streaming
in brilliant colored flags from the her
mast -"Remember the Maine"
So You see Brother Royce that the
sailors who are doing the lighting, do
not echo your cry Of CUBA Libre,"
but shout with the HERALD "Remem.
Der the Maine"
Ninety'fve per cent OF the people
are with the HERALD too.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-19
"REMEMBER THE MAINEl"

As was expected the Dispatch takes
exceptions to our statement that this
is war for revenge, Royce says it
is not. Will he please read the fol-
lowing:
MANILA against Havana! There
is a thought not to be neglected.
Had there been no murder at Havana
there might have been no battle at
Manills. The account is not yet
squared, but goodly entry has been
made on the right side. There il one
wreck in Havana barbor, hideous with
treachery. There are several wrecks
in Manila Bay, before which the
makers Of them can stand up I'M
sbCshed. For these we're not made
by craven stealth, with blows in the
back, and in the dark, masked with
the spacious smiles of peace and am
ity. They were made in open honor
able battle, giving and taking blows
man to man, That is the difference
between Havana and Manills. That
is why more than one Manila may
be required to balance the account.
"The Maine must be remembered.
Let not the fact be overlooked. The
men of Commodore Dewey's feet do
not forget their murdered comrades.
Remember the Maine~ was in their
minds and hearts as they rode to-
ward Manila harbor, on the wild
tempest Of the China Sea. That
cleared their sight and steadied their
nerves as they hurled the bolts of war
against the hostile ships and forts.
That is foremost in their minds and
hearts today as they exult in their
splendid victory. That may we'll be
still the watchword of the nation
which the Name served, and today
battles with the Names destroyer.
Manila against Havana, and another
another Mamma to boot. Remember
the Maine"-NetU York Tribune.
When Dewey sailed into the fight
at Manila, the following proceedings
were had:
"As the Olympia drew nearer all
was as silent on board as if the ship
had been empty, except for the whirr
of blowers and the throb of the en-
gines. Suddenly a shell burst direct
ly over us.
REMEMBER THE MAINE!"
came hoarse cry from the boat
swsin's mate at the after 5-inch gun.
Remember the Maine" arose from
the threats Of 500 men at the guns.
This watchword was caught up 10
turrets and fire rooms, wherever sea-
men or firemen stood at their posts.
Remember the Maine" had rung
out for defiance and revenge. Its
utterance seemed unprecedented, but
was evidently in every mans mind,
and now that the moment had come
to make adequate reply to the murder
of the Names crew, every man shouted
what was in his heart"
At San Juan:
"Soon after the Detroit and Wam-
patuck we're in place Admiral Ssmp-
sons column Of floating fortresses and
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UT makes us tired to see the politi-
Clans of both the republican and dem
ocratic parties claiming Dewey for
their particular party. We can tell
you what he IL. Dewey is an Ameri-
can, a nervy old fighter aud man
that all the world honors and respects
for his courage and daring. We don't
care continental whether he is a re-
publican, democrat, pop or prohlbl.
tionist". --RirTin Globe,
That's the way to talk. How differ
ent 1T IS with the Capital W. L.
Brown, prominent populist, has
been appointed mtjor of the 21at and
this IS the way that patriotic sheet
writes him up:
"Mqjor Iron Jawed' Brown was the
bright, particular star Of this compa-
ny. Mounted on a bay horse, he rode
from company to company, putting a
huge cigar and looking dark and
terrible. Ever and anon the cigar
would go out and Major Brown dis.
mounted and with great elaboration
take match box from his trousers
pocket, carefully select one and reliRht
the extinguished Havana. Then he
would again mount his horse and ride
to another Of the ground at furious
epeed. Astride of a horse, Major
Iron Jaw is a striking figure"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-19
Call for County Convention.

A delegate convention Of the Peoples Party of
Phillips county will be held at the court house,
in the city of Phillipsbury, Kansas, on
WEDNESDAY. MAY 25th, 1893,
to elect six Coy delegates and six (6) alternates to
the State Convention at Topeka June 18th 1898,
and seven ~ delegates and seven "a altcrnates to
the Congressional Convention at Smith Centre
June 9TH 1898, and to elect and organize the Coun-
ty Central Committee for the ceming year The
baSis OF represeg:atlon is as follows:
One delegate at large frem each township, and
one delegate for each ten votes or major fraction
thereof cast for Hon. w. E. Bush for secretary Of
state at the election of November 1896.
The several townships are entitled to repre-.
eentation as follows
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-19
PEOPLES Party State convention.

There win be a state convention Of the Peoples
Party held In the city of Topeka, Wednesday,
June 10, 1898, at 10 a m for the purpose OF nom 4.
candidates for Associate Justice, Congressman At
large, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary
Of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Attorney
Generab Superintendent Of Public INSTITUTION,
the election Of state committee and the trans.
action Of such other business as may be neces.
eary.
The basis OF representation will DO one dele.
gate and alternate from each county for eyeay 800
votes or major fraction thereof, cast for W. 10,
Bush for Secretary OF State In 1885, provided that
no county shall have less than two delegates.
Upon this basis Phillips county will be entitled
TO votes TAYLOR RIppLE, Chairman.
w. II. Triton, Secretary.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-19

The various counties will hold their Conven.
tons to choose delegates to this convention at
such times as 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
Thereis, 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
monied aristocracy. The Peoples Party stands
for the side OF the people aud we earnestly urge
all who believe in the Cause Of reform as advocat
ed by the Peoples Party to join with us in our
common cause against our common foe, the Plu.
tocracy Of America. n, @. JOHNSON,
D, y, Parks, Secretary, Chairman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-19
caIl For cOngressIonaI 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,
nomination candidate for Representative in
Congress to be voted for at the general election
in November 1898.
The basis OF representation ia one delegate at
large from each county In the district and one
delegate for each two hundred and nftyyotes or
major fraction thereof caat for the Bryan electors
at the general election OF 1896
The several counties are entitled 10 the follow
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-19

The three Kansas regiments hav
been ordered to the front. The 2Ot
goes to the Philippine Islands, til
2lst (the one our boys are 10y to Chicl
amauga; the 22nd to Washington
D, O. The following is the makeu
Of the 21st:
Colonel Thomas G. Finch.
Lieutenant Colonel-Chas. McCrum,
Major-Harry A. Smith.
MaiOr--W. l.. Brown.
Adjutant-John 3. Nicholson.
QuArtormaeter-John O. Little.
Surgeon-Frank O. Armstrong.
Assistant Surge0n--T. O. Biddle.
Assistant Surgeon-W. II. Tu rneF.
Chaplain w. r. Woodward.
Sergeant Major-H. W Parker.
Qnartermaster SergeABt--Wood.
I lief Muslcian-MariOn Watson,
Pruclp al Musician Harry Scott.
Principal MuslCian--Harry Summers,
Hospital Steward-Chas. Brittenstein.
Hospital Steward-Alexis Mckenzie.
Hospital Steward Herbert Spencer.
Company a, Great Bend-Capt. Newton.
Company b, Garden City--Capt Smith
Company q, Wichita-Capt. Everett.
Company D, Smith Oenter-Capt. Vaughn.
Company y, Hutchinson-Capt, Thorn as.
Company \, Winfeld-Capt. Van Way
Company q, Usage City--uapt. Stackhouse.
Company II, Eldorado-CaDt. Douglass,
Company !, hays City-Capt Mari.
Company *, Kingman--Cap, Snow.
Company l., Wellington Capt. GElmstead.
company M, McPherSon-Capt Constant.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-19
new SPRING lines!

Fine tailor made clothing are sell
ing very rapid. Gall and see them
Mems black suits from So 90 up. The
incest line of small boys suits ever
bought in any market. Have you seen
our line of spring capes and colorets.
We have just received today another
shipment from 81 rs to SIP 90 each.-
We clam TO have the best stock of
shoes in the west, both in Ladies,
Misses, Mems, Boys and Childrens.
We can now give you any style or
size or last you may want. Have you
seen the new styled vesting top, two
button oxford; also the new vestIng
top in mems. Our line of underware
and gents furnishing goods Is of
great variety and bargaine, all Of
them. Our neckware Is replenished
every week or so with new styles. -
We have a hat of the latest style for
all of you, both in straw and wool.
You can't go wrong when you buy Of
us for we have just one way Of doing
business, and that is to give dollar
in good quality for a dollar Of any
mans money.
SH1MEALL's CLOTHING Co.
Phillipsburg, Kansas.
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$3.50 IN ADVANCE.

diers, the ladies OF the W. r. O. and
the Phillipsburg Guards are cordially
invited and earnestly requested TO
meet at Post hall promptly at o'clock
?. M. Procession will be formed and
march to the Presby terrain Church led
by the Phillipsburg Band which has
kindly rendered it's services for the
occasion. Arriving at the Church SER
vices will be conducted in the follow
ing manner.
Song by Choir,
Prayer by Rev Rarick,
Song by Arion Quartette,
Address by Prof, Frank Baker, Of
Norton, Kansas,
Song by Choir,
Procession TO Cemetery,
Music by Band,
Five to ten minutes talk by Rev.
Rarick and Shockley,
Decoration Of graves,
Salute,
Song, America,
Benediction,
We specially invite and urge all ex-
soldiers, whether members OF the g.
A. r or not, to join with US in honor
Ing tie memory OF our dead conrad
es in the fitting and beautiful cerem-
ony Of decorating their graves. The
Committee on transportation will en-
deavor to furnish conveysnCes from
Church to cemetery for those who are
not otherwise provided. All who have
private Conveyances are requested TO
bring them to the Church and ASSIST
as far as convenient in accomod atlnR
those who have none.
Mrs. W, II, BoUGHToN,
Mrs L. A. CHAMpLArN,
MRS CHARLES DUNN,
FRANK STRAIN,
w. II. PRATT,
RITNER SMITH,
Committee.
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It'll reco mmtnded that the township caucuses
to elect delegates to his convention, be held not
later than Saturday, May 9lat, 1893.
f. @. JOHNSON, Chairman.
WIN. KINGEkY, Secretary.