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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
TwENTY.FoUR DROWNED.
Britiah ship Atalaptn, from TAcomAh 70
South Africa with wheat, Wrecked
on the Oregon Coast,

Yaquina, Ore, Nov. 19-The British
ship Atalanta, from Tacoma TO South
Africa with wheat, was wrecked Off
Alsea bay, 10 miles south of Yaquina
bay, yesterday. She carried crew of
~ men and all we're drowned but three.
The ships masts have been blown
away, the decks swept clean and the
vessel has broken in two amidships.
The ATLANTA was sailing at high speed
Thursday when she went on tho bar.
A few rocks in the trough of the
waves, attended by a heavy settling
on the bottom, caused her timbers to
give before the men could reach the
hatchway. The jar of running on
snapped the masts off as though they
had been matches. The masts and
rigging went over the side in
tangled mass like forest
before gale. The breakers
swept the after decks and pound
ed in the cabins. Those who escaped
were on dech at the moment of the
crash and began to launch a lifeboat.
While they were working with the
davits u wave passed over the ship,
tore the lifeboat loose and set It. afloat.
1t was full of water and the oars were
gone. Several were in the boat at the
time of its release All but two were
washed overheard from struggling
and dying companions. These two
picked up third then in the surf.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
GETS THE FIRST PENSION.
Jesse L. Gates, Of tho Regular Army, Who
Lost HIS Lip In the War, Receives
@17 Per Month.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Commissioner
Evans, of the pension Office, notified
Secretary Alger that Jesse 7. Gates, of
the Second United States artillery,
who lost part of his upper lip in the
West Indian campaign, has been award.
ed the first pension on account of the
Spanish war. Gates will receive SIT
per month, and this being inadequate
a private pension bill increasing the
pension probably will be introduced
in congress. Gains on account of the
Spanish war are now coming in
rapidly. The total on file up to date
is 1,947 for war service and l7S for
naval service, exclusive of the claims
of the battleship Maine victims.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
DEposITORs MAY NOT LOSE.
Omclals in the Com otroller's once Think
the First National Bank OF EmpO-
ria, kan., WIN Pay Out.

Washington, Nov. ia telegram
has been received by Mr. Dawes the
comptroller of the currency, from the
receiver in charge of the First nation.
nj bank at Emporia, Kan, saying that
so far his investigation has developed
Irregularities in the reserve accounts
amounting to $50, 1000, $3.50 in the
cash accounts, and that the bank had
invested in doubtful enterprises con-
trolled by President Cross approx.
mately $3.50, 900. 1t is thought by the
officials in the comptroller's Office that
although the capital and surplus of
the bank are entirely wiped out, the
bank depositors will suffer little If
any loss.
Comptroller of the Currency Dawes
received word from G. S. Jobes, bank
examiner and temporary receiver Of
the First national bank, of Emporia,
Kan, that the amount of President
Cross defalcation would reach S65, 900.
1t has been learned also that Cross
loaned his own firm $3.50, 900 of the
banks funds, and probably the greater
part of this will be lost. Comptroller
Dawes has ordered the examination OF
all Kansas banks which had any deal
ings with the First national of Em.
nOria
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
TRADE REPORT.
Growing Strength in the PIG Iron sItuA-
aiOn-Leading BreRdstuffa Higher
Wool sales GoOd--FaIIurss.

New York, Nov -Bradstreet's
commercial report to-day says:
Several substantial developments present
themselves this week, notable among which
are number of advances In prices, exception
ally few declines thereof, growing strength in
the pig iron situation, unprecedently large
week In bank clearings and remarkably good
reports as to export trade not only In the line
OF foreign products, but In enlarged trade In
manufactured products
First and foremost In the line OF foreign
trade extension are the returns recently made
for October, pointing to exports for that month
larger than In the corresponding month OF any
preceding year second only to those Of Decem-
Der last year, and chargeabe not only so much
as formerly TO enlarged demand OF farm prod
ucts, but to heavily increased exports of fin-
ished products of American industry
The strength In values OF all cereals--all the
leading breadstuffs are higher this weelS-is OF
course due to the constant foreign demand
more than offsetting very large gains in domes-
tic supplies, which, however, are below any
corresponding period for years past Wool
sales continue OF good volume on more conf
dent buVing OF small manufacturers, who, how
ever, report the finished goods trade uusatls-
factory Heavy sales OF bonded wool for re-
export TO England are reported this week.
Business failures In the United States this
week number 10 as against 1877 last week
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
HAwAIps GOVERNMENT.
Practically Settled That the Island VIII
Have Representative Territorial Gov
ernment-NIAy Have Senators, Also.

Washington, Nov, 1O.-It is probable
that the report of the Hawaiian com.
mission will favor more liberal form
of government for the islands than has
generally been expected. The MEM
bers have favorably considered prop
osition to give the islands a represent
alive in the house with u vote, in
which regard he would rank with the
representatives and with the delegates
from Arizona, New Mexico and Okla
homa, who have the privilege of talk
ing, but not the right of voting.
The government suggested for the
islands will in all probability be an
advance on the present organized ter
ritories, but, of course, will not con-
template statehood. Several mem bers
of the commission go to the extent of
believing that Hawaii should have
representation in the senate, though
probably without vote.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Charsed with Robhlpr a Grnvs.

Baldwin, Mich, Nov. 2L-H. v.
White, of New York, is under arrest
here, suspected of grave robbery for
the purpose of defrauding life insur-
ance company of 1000, the amount of
insurance on the life OF his brother,
FRANK M. White White came here
some time ago, alleging that his
brother had been murdered while
camping near town. He finally pro-
a body and swore that il was
that of his dead brother lnvestiga-
ton showed that White had dug the
booy up from grave in the cemetery,
sand it was not that of his brother.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
DEMANDS STATE CURRENCY.
Legislature Of Georgia Determines to Have
the Federal Prohibition Tax Tested
Commission to Issue MONEY.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 10. The house of
represen tatives has passed bill pro-
viding for test of the constitutional
ity of the federal ten per cent tax on
state bank issues. The bill provides
that commission consisting of the
treasurer, comptroller and governor of
the state shall issue circulating cur
rency notes to the extent of rs per
cent. of its capital stock to any bank
applying for the same. These notes
will then be used as ordinary legal
tender and if the government prose-
cutes the banker or attempts to col
lect the ten per cent. tax the attorney
general of the state is to appeal the
case to the supreme court of the United
States
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
INSURGENTS IN CONTROL.
Panay Island, Except IlollO, Are In
a SsriOuA Shape.

WASHINGTON. Nov 19-News NJ n
mixed character has come 20 Tho navv
denortment from Admirol nawoy
topcbing the situation in the philin.
mines The admiral sant two ~ he
worsh;ns.-tbe Ch,rleston md tho Con-
cord-some time mo- ~ Tho so,, Y,
from Manila N ascertain wbetbor
there was truth In renorts that the in.
urcents had extended thair octivitios
in that direction Yesterdav be ca.
=, ~
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
SELECTED BY GEN. MILES.
Camps AIger aud Thomas and Two
Florida Camps

Washington, Nov. 1S,-The adjutant
general of the army has furnished the
war investigating commission a state.
ment showing the authority upon
which the camps occupied during the
war with Spain were selected. 1t
shows that Gen. Miles located the
camps at Chickamauga, Ca, Fernan.
dina and Miami, Fla, and Camp Alger,
Va; that Gen. Lee selected that at
Jacksonville and Gen. Merriam that
at Camp Merritt, and that the other
camps except that at Tampa. were To-
Gated by boards of officers. The re-
port says that permanent camp was
never contemplated at Tampa, but
that troops were sent there prepare
tory for embarkation on recommends
tion of Gen. Miles.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
JULIAN LAW is INVALID.
Measure TO Sell Public Franchises In Mia
souri, TO the HlgheSt Bidder Knocked
Out by State supreme Court.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 1T.-Under
an opinion of the supreme court, hand
ed down yesterday, the Julian public
franchise law is null and void. The
opinion was written by Judge Will
liams and the rest of the court con-
Cured excepting Judge Marshall not
sitting. The law is declared "too
vague and indefinite in its provi-
sions." The Julian law was named
for its author, Henry s. Julian, of
Kansas City, who introduced it and
secured its passage at the last session
of the legislature. 1t provided for the
sale at public auction to the highest
bidder of all public utility franchises
with the restriction that the lowest
bid considered must be at least two
per cent Of the annual gross receipts
under the franchise.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
THREE MINERS BURIED.


Joplin, Mo-, Nov IS, Three miners,
Joseph Childress, Trix KrokoslSia and
William Schmulback, narrowly es-
capped being buried alive in the Samp-
son mine at Lone Elm. Fourteen men
were working in the mine when sew
eral falling rocks warned them that
n cavern was threatened in drift
in which they and Hawkins were
working. Hawkins hurried out and es-
capped, but 80 tons OF earth and rock
fell from the roof and sides of the
drift imprisoning his three compan-
ions. Help quickly came and the res
cuers worked from nine until one
o'clock before they got the entombed
men out All three were alive and
uniniured.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
A Tramp Hero

Mayfleld, KY, Nov. ia ragged
and penniless tramp, John d. Kelly,
saved young woman from death on
the railroad here at noon, but in doing
so lost his own life Miss Lottie Ross
tried to cross the track at the depot In
front of u freight train. One foot
caught between the tracks and she
could not get it loose. She screamed
and Kelly leaped to her aid, He got
her free and threw her off the track
just in time but was himself caught
by the foot, drawn under the wheels
and instantly killed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

Macon, Mo-, Nov. 1S-Prof Conway.
of Columbia university, has made a
postmortem examination of the eight
dead cattle on George Richardson's
farm near here. Richardson pur.
chased them at East st. Louis, where
they were dipped in the watts. Seven
teen head have died since then and a
number of the others are expected to-
Richardson thought the result was
caused by the dipping. Prof. Conway
pronounces it Texas fever, and he
thinks the dipping had no effect, ex-
cept possibly to make the disease a
little more acute.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

Washington, Nov. II. Reports OF a
somewhat disquieting nature has been
received from Gen. Otis, in command
at Manila. He says that the province
OF Iloilo, in the island of Canay, which
is technically occupied by the Span
iards, is surrounded by the insurgents
and that fears are entertained that
the Spanish population and garrison
will be massacred.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
Administration Feels Encouraged Over tho
Successful LaborA Of Our Commission
-Spaniards are Weakening.

Washington, Nov. IS. The admins.
tration feels encouraged now over the
outlook for a successful termination Of
the labors of the peace commissioners
in Paris. Whether this renewed con.
fdence is based upon an abstract Of
the Spanish reply which was submitted
at yesterdays meeting or is founded
upon private advices indicating a
weakening of the Spanish position is
not known, but it is probable that
both of these have had an influence in
Frightening the prospects.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Lukewarm reward Mission Work.

Detroit, Mich, Nov, 19.-Lack of
genuine interest of church members
in city evangeiization was a complaint
numerously heard to-day during the
opening business session of the annual
convention of the National City Evan
gelization union of the M. Z. church.
The faith ind energy of workers in
city fields outside of the churches,
however, appeared undaunted and in
some respects encouraging progress
was shown.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
a Plnckv Exptess Mesaanrar.

San Bernardino, CAL, Nov. 2l.-The
westbound overland passenger train
was held up by four robbers about one
O'Clock Saturday morning between
Daggett and Barstow. Express Messen-
ger Hutchinson drove them off with
buckshot and the train pulled out for
Los Angeles. At Barstow the train men
sent posse back to the scene OF the
hold-up, where the body of one of the
robbers was found perforated with
shot
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
InteroatIng War Tar Ruling.

Columbia, Mo-, Nov. 49,. i. ID. Rob-
inson, representing attorney of this
county, recently presented check at
n local bank, signed by himself and
payable to himself. Payment was re-
fused on the ground that the check
bore no stamp Robinson appealed to-
the attorney general Of the United
States claiming u check drawn upon
ones own funds, by himself, was not
subject to tax The attorney generals
decision is in Mr. Robinson's favor
that checks drawn in this manner ara
not liable to the war tax.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
A Post once Robbed.

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 49, The post
Office at Smithland, small town in
Woodbury. county, was burglarized &C
an early hour yesterday morning and
between $500 and $500 in stamps, $3.50
in cash and some jewelry we're taken,
in all amounting to loss Of about
$780, Dynamite was used to blow
open the safe. 1t was evidently the
work OF professionals, and no clew has
been found rs to the burglars.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Claims 1t was Corruption Money.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. IS The trial Of
ex-Auditor Bechel, of the Pacific Elk.
press company, charged with squan.
dering 500, 900 of the company's funds,
began here yesterday. Bechel claims
he spent money to corrupt the Nebras-
ka legislature during the past ten
years and claims he did it under in.
structions to prevent hostile legisla.
ton
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
The Tolberts Muat Keen Avov.

Washington, Nov. 9l.-United States
Marshal Melton, of South Carolina,
had conference with Postmaster GEN
oeral Smith Saturday. Mr.. Melton
stated positively his personal belief
that the Tolberts would not be safe if
they returned to their state. II have
mo hesitation," he said, lin saying
that it would be unwise for them to
return until after the excitement has
subsidized. That may be a matter of
WeekSn
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Fierce fight over R,gbt or wav.

South McAlester, l. T., Nov. 10. The
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf and Mis-
souri, Pacific railway people are en-.
gagged in one of the fercest legal bat
ties ever fought in the United States,
over the right of way between the In
dian territory line and Little Rock,
each line claiming that it has a prior
right to the right of way, which if
built on by both companies would give
parallel lines
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

Havana, Nov 9.-Of late Havana
has been almost overrun with Ameri-
cans, who have arrived here quite
without means of support, but in
hopes of getting lucrative employ
ment Scores of them are now beg.
ging on the streets of the city. There
is really no inducement whatever for
outsiders at present, and begging will
be the almost inevitable fate of nine.
tenths of those who come here in
search of work.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

Columbus, o., Nov. 10. There was a
desperate attempt made by two con-
victs to escape from the penitentiary
about eight o'clock this morning, as a
result of which Guard Charles D. Lau-
terbach, of Mount Vernon, was shot
and killed, while Convicts ONeill and
Atkinson received injuries of serious
nature and both are now in the prison
hospital,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
A DRY smell AnsrtInc the Cold Outuut.

San Francisco, Nov. l9.-Mine own.
ers throughout the state are discuss
ing the effect upon California's gold
output of the scarcity of water in the
mountains caused by the prolonged
dry spell. Col. Doolittle, who is in.
terested in Placer county mines, says
that the prevailing dry weather is
having the effect of diminishing the
county's yield of gold almost so per
cent. A. M. Mcdonald, another promi.
nent mining man, estimates that the
gold OUTPUT of Tuolumne county has
fallen off more than 33 per cent be.
cause of an insufficient water supply.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
wed. Clnv,a Grent- 0randdnughtsr.

Lexington, KY, Nov lS.-At Ash
land the home of Henry Clay, Lieut.
Desha Breckenridge, son Of ex-Con-
gresham w. c. p Breckenridge, and
Miss Marge Mcdowell, daughter of
Mai II. c. Mcdowell, and great-grand-
daughter of Henry Clay, were married
at noon yesterday by Bishop Dudley,
Of louisville, Ky.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
I,usy Times ia Mining District.

Joplin, Mo-, Nov. 1s-Two big ship
ments OF Missouri spelter for Europe
have been made from Joplin this week.
Zinc ore Is in demand at the highest
price on record, $50 per ton, and the
demand both in Europe and America
continues to increase This gives n
great stimulus to mining and the en-
tire district is a scene of unprecedented
mining activity.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Awful Crime of n Ten Year Old Boy.

Muncie, Ind, Nov. 1.-Two little
boys, one four, the other seven years
old, told the police that Fred, the ten
year.old son Of Thomas C. GLAND, shot
and killed Andy Bodemiller, aged five,
whose dead body was found in a gray
ell pit near Whitley, suburb OF this
place. To the police the boy, Fred
GLAND, first said he shot at rabbit
and killed little Bodemiller. After
ward he denied this and told several
contradictory stories.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

Montgomery, Ala, Nov 1s.-The
Alabama congressional delegation met
here and decided to put forward Rep
resentative John II. Bankhead for the
democratic leadership of the next
house. This means that the contest
for the complimentary vote for speaker
to be given by the democrats will be
between Mr.. Bankhead and Mr.. Bailey
of Tpxaa
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Largest Battleshlp In tho World Launched.

Portsmouth, Eng, Nov lS.-Thou-
sands Of people witnessed the launch
of the ram battleship Formidable ut
the doclkyard here. She is said to be
the largest warship in the world, be-
ing $1,000 tons displacement, She is
400 feet long, has rs feet beam and
draws 20 feet o inches OF water. She
cost over S., 900, 900 and is estimated to
steam Is knots.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Peary VIII Not Return Soon.

Waterville, Me-, Nov, ia letter
just received from Lieut. Robert 4
Peary states that probably no message
will be received from him for several
years The Hope cleared the ice fields
all right, but Lieut. Peary expresses
fears that the Windward may be de-
laved by the ice closing in.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

Brides Father Ito his prospective
son-in-law, young lawyer)-I am not
going to give my daughter a cash
dowrv, but have some doubtful claims
for $4,000 that l will make over to
you, and you can sue on them. File
gende Blaetter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

Cincinnati. Nov. 1S.-Private letters
from Bishop Earl Cranston, of the
Methodist Episcopal church, tell OF
the mobbing of the family of the
bishop and Of Rev. DR.. Lowry, mission.
airy, in the streets of Picking, China.
September 80.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Gen. Blnnoo'a = Koenest sorrow"

Madrid, Nov. l7.--Capt Gen. Blanco,
in letter to Senator Tinlado, says:
1.-THE keenest sorrow of my life is sur
rendering Cuba, with an army Of $780,
600 men and 200 guns, to an enemy
who claims to have conquered Cuba,
while we are possessed of such re-
.s.,,-aoa
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Removing Negroes from santiago.

Santiago, Nov. 1S-Gen. Leonard
Wood, military governor of Santiago,
has instructed Gen. Ewers, who is in
command of the brigade of negro regi-
ments at San Luis, where the drunken
ARRAY occurred recently, to move the
camp five miles out from the town.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

London, Nov l8.-All the special
dispatches to the London papers from
Paris express the belief that the Span
ish commissioners will finally yield
though under protest, to the American.
demands.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

81 am going to search for the north
pole" said man.
Alas" cried his friend, you are a
fool. Yon may never get back"
May" said the explorer, II intend
to lecture about it before START
Chicago Evening News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
purnInr surnr Canaea Tbree Deatha.

Turning NuEhr OH48bH TOVHo DdIIHH'
New York, Nov. 17.--Fumes OF buru-
ing sugar on board the American ship
Kenilwortb, from Valparaiso, caused
the death of three men and nearly that
of forth. as already reported briefly
from Valparaiso.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
One RAILWAY wreck Caused Another.

Davenport, Ia, Nov. 19.-One rail-
way wreck caused another to-day, re-
sulting in the injury of number of
workmen. Two freight trains on the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific collided
at Moscow, la. One man was killed
and one injured. A wrecking train
which was about to start to the scene
from Wilton was run into by fast
mail train. The fireman of the mail
train was badly hurt and IS men on
the work train were injured, some Sc
riously.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
No Trouble Anticluated In Porto Rico.

Washington, Nov 19.-The war de-
partment does not anticipate any
trouble in Porto Rico growing out of
disorderly conduct of troops recently
sent there. There was some trouble
with soldiers of the Sixth immunes
and Forty-seventh New York about
the time of their arrival, but it was
soon quieted. The lack of discipline
in the volunteer organizations is be-
lieved to have been responsible for the
disturbance, but the officers are get
ting better control of their men.