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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-02-24
(First Publication Feb. 3, lS9S.6w.
(263l0)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office al Colby. Kansas. Feb !.

Land Office at Colby, Kansas, Feb. ], 1898.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has fled notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Probate Judge
and ex-otlcio Clerk Of Probate Court at Phillips
burg, Kansas, on March IL, 1898. viz:
HOMER ELLSWORTH,
H. II, eS,272, for the nwS SEX, section 20, town
4 south, range 20 west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF said
land, viz Timothy Lynch, Lewis Morris, George
Peak and Erancis Rhoads, all Of Logan. Kansas
JAMES N. FIKE, Register,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-02-24
Special Meeting Of Commissioners.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Phillips County.
To D. j, Kinsey, Chairman Of the Board OF
Commissioners OF said County:
We, the undersigned, members OF said Board
request you 70 call special session Of said Board
for the purpose OF taking lsuch action as may
seem pest with reference TO the allowance Of tho
Jurors fec bill for The January, 1898, term OF
court and the release OF ed. Marsh, and such 9TH
r. business as may legally come bafOre the board.
And we request that such special eepsion no held
at the Office Of the County Clerk on the 10Th day Of
February, 1903, at o'clock m. Respectfully
NJ g. KIEG. [ Members OF
FRBp XREH, 1 said Board
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-02-24
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-02-24
(Eirst Publication Feb. 8. 1s9S--0w)
No, 26,3l7.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Colby, Kansas, Feb I. 1893

Colby, Kansas, Feb ], $685.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following nam
IN ed settler has filed notice of intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before probate Judge and
eex-oicio clerk Of the probate court at Phillips
burg Kansas, on March 10, 1893, VIZ:
WILDER +, MARSHALL,
H. E. 90, a37 for the sh sw4 OF section 8, town.
chip south, range 16 wet.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz: James e. Griffin, Frank e. Avery,
and Lafayette M, Ford, OF Nance, Kansas and
Charles A. Porter of Phillipsburg, Kansas.
JAMES N FIKE, Register.
The times., 1898-12-09
THE MATTER OF LBaAc1Es.
Scott Renders I'M
portant DccfsiOps.

Several decisions of public interest
were rendered yesterday by Commission
er Scott, of the internal revenue bureau,
They were announced in connection with
the distribution of legacles left by the
late Henry A. Clark. who died recently
and are as follows:
First-The oil paintings left TO a son, James
H. Clark, should be appraised. and said bequest
is liable to legacy tax OF IS cents multiplied by
che and one-half each 500 Of value thereof,
as the estate exceeds 81, 600 in value and does
not exceed 10000
Second-The two watches should also be ap-
praised and legacy tax paid at same rate. The
internal revenue laws do not exempt ''heirlooms''
from legacy tax.
Ihree-The household furniture | note is APP
praised at sjll.75 and tax should be paid there
at the same rate.
Fourth-The met revenue, which is bequeath-
ed to the two daughters under certain condi-
tions, is subjected TO legacy tax; the present
value of said income Is to be determined by
Fifth-Thc legacies Of 5000 each to the two
daughters on condition.. e.. that of their marry.
ing-s subject to tax of IS cents multiplied by
and one-half on each 500, but not payable
until their legacy is payable.
SiNth-1he legacies to the four children are
conditioned on the marrying OF the two daugh-
tiers. The value of said legacies cannot now be
determined. but is nevertheless subject to tax.
which is to be determined the marriage OF
the two daughters.
Payment OF legacy tax before distribution is
imperative in all cases, except legacies passing
to husband wife.
The times., 1898-12-09
District building Notes

The request of the Merchants Parcel
Delivery Company for permission to erect
galvanized iron awning in front of prem
ises No. 929 D Street northwest has not
met with favorable consideration by the
District Commissioners. 1t is customary
for them to issue permits for corrugated
iron awnings only on buildings of a pub
lie character. or at transfer corners to af-
ford protection to the public when waiting
for cars. AS the awning which the de-
livery company desires to erect is not con-
sidered as being intended for the public
convenience. the Commissioners think 1t
would establish a precedent that might
swamp them with applications from nu-
merous other parties.
Samuel E Lewis, of No. 14IS Four
teenth Street northwest, has written to
the District Commissioners concerning
the sidewalk which was recently COM
premises, and protesting against the ac-
ceptance of the same on the part of the
District The Commissioners yesterday re-
piled that the sidewalk has not yet been
accepted by them, as 1t is known to be
defective and that it will not be accept
ed until all the defects have been pro-
perly corrected. They point out that the
present season is not proper one for
such correction and that a postponement
of final judgment of the walk will give
the office better opportunity for deter
mining its defects.
The Commissioners have denied the re-
quest of William c. Hill, of 1903 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue northwest, for the replac-
ing of a tree which was removed by the
District at his own request.
The times., 1898-12-09
PHYSICIANS IN SESSION
Washington Homeopnthists Read
and Discuss Papers.

and Discuss Papers
The Washington Homeopathic Society
held the opening session of its annual
meeting in the Shoreham last night. The
sessions at p. m today and 1:30 p. m.
this evening will conclude the meeting.
The society is composed of fifty practi-
toners of the homeopathic school of medi-
cine and the organization has existed
since 1870, when it was chartered by an
act of Congress.
No business will be transacted at this
meeting and the officers will be elected
in January next The session last night
was given over entirely to scientific Jis-
cussion and the reading of papers.
Papers were read by L. T. Macdonald,
NJ. D.. Ralph Jenkins, NJ. D., J. S.
Stearns. NJ. D., l. G. Smedley. NJ D.,
Philadelphia; Richard Kingsman, M D..
+. A. Gardener, NJ. D.. F. A. Swartwout
Nj. D.. G.. W. n. Custis, NJ. D., and l..
w. Dennisop, NJ. d.
The officers of the society are as fol-
lows: F. A. Gardner NJ. D.. president;
Ralph Jenkins, NJ. D., vice president: c.
A. Davis. Nj. D.. secretary; VIM. r. King
NJ D., treasurer. Chairmen of sections
j. h. Gregg Gusts, NJ D.. materia med
lea; T. L. Macdonald, NJ. D., surgery; l..
b. Swormstedt, NJ. D., gynecology; Ralph
jenkins. NJ D., electricity: Richard
kingsman, NJ. D., practice; S. S. Stearns,
NJ D., children's diseases; w. F. Corey,
NJ. D.. obstetrics; Henry Krogstad, NJ. D.,
genito-urinary diseases: VIM r. King NJ.
D., opthalmology and otology. Committee
of arrangements-Wm. R. King. NJ. D.;
l.. b. Swormstedt, NJ. D.; c. A. Davis,
NJ D.
The times., 1898-12-09
A NATIONAL NAVAL RESERVE.
Secretary Longs -Bill for ReorEan-
fzati0n of the Navy

-~~- ASOhis AOE hCOESah-
fzation of the Navy.
A bill for the purpose of creating q
national naval reserve has been sent to
Congress by Secretary Long. who thinks
that the system of Stnte naval reserves
has been found to work badly when SUBJ
mitted to the test OF actual warfare and
that a reorganization on national lines
is essential
The bill provides. among other things,
that after July l, 1Sss all officers, petty
officers and enlisted men of the naval
militia who served In the war with Spain,
all officers appointed to serve during the
continuance of the war, men who enlisted
in the navy for not less than one year.
and served in the war, and all graduates
of the United, States Naval Academy who
left the service honorably may. subject
to other provisions in the bill. be enrolled
in the United States naval reserve in the
grades and rates held by them. Warrant
officers. mates. and chief petty officers
may, if they desire, be examined for pro-
motion to the grade of ensign, and petty
officers and other enlisted men for the
next higher rating. Officers and men
shown by reports to be incompetent or un-
desirable will not be enrolled in the re-
serve. Naval militia and war volunteer
officers must have passed a professional
examina ton before they were commits
stoned for service in the war with Spain.
The bill requires that the reserves shall
not be called into active service in time
of peace, but shall annually be drilled.
etc, receiving for the period of that serv-
ice the same pay that officers and men
of corresponding grades and ratings in the
regular navy receive: that the reserves
may be called into active service by the
President in time of war or when war Is
imminent. Failure to obey call shall
be punishable by the penalties prescribed
for desertion.
The Secretary of the Navy is TO have
full control of the reserves The sum oil
S200. coo is to be appropriated for the work
called for in the bill. Commenting on the
bill the Secretary says:
''The Importance of creating national
reserve consisting of a body of men hay-
Ing acquaintance with the peculiar re-
qurements of modern seagoing vessels.
familiarity with the general conditions un-
der which naval service Is rendered, and
capable. when occasion arises, of being
promptly mobilized upon ca Of the Presi-
dent. is unquestionable, and the purpose
of the measure outlined in the inclosed
draft is to provide for the organization of
such a naval resrve force"
The times., 1898-12-09
cAprusEp BY ADMIRAL DEWEY
The Restoration of Strange
Steamer Asked For.

Attorney Ed Hay of this city. called
at the State Department yesterday and
made an application TO have the steam
er Abbey restored to its owner. K
Ford Sylvester, of New York. This v5s-
sci was formerly the British steamer
Passig plying between Hong Kong and
Manila. She was purchased BY Syiveste-
her name changed to Abbey and she re-
sumed her trips between Chinese ports
and the Philippines as an American
merchantman.
About the middle of September the
Abbey, then known variously as. Asuin-
aldos flagship and the Phi ipino navy
of one vessel. was captured by Admiral
Dewey. The steamer was without c the-
flag or papers. and was therefore con-
fiscated to the United States under the
piracy laws.
Attorney Hay claims her papers were
withheld by the United States consul at
Canton by mistake. and asks that she be
restored to her owner.
1t is said that the matter viii be con-
sidered at the Cabinet meeting today.
The times., 1898-12-09
Two pointed Question. Answered.

What is the use of making better ar
ticle than your competitor IL you cannot
get better price for 1t?
Ans-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better.
so that while our profits may be smaller
on single sale they will be much greater
in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best?
If both articles are brought prominently
before the public both are certain to be
tried and the public will very quickly pass
Judgment on them and use only the bet
ter one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people have
been using it for years and have found
that 1t can always be depended upon.
They may occasionally take up with some
fashionable novelty put forth with ex-
aggerated claims, but are certain to re-
turn to the one remedy that they know to
: be reliable, and for coughs. colds and
Group there is nothing equal to Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. For sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
s3S F Street northwest. and Connecticut
Avenue and S Street northwest, and 1i2S
Maryland Avenue northeast
The times., 1898-12-09
WOMAN suFFRAG1sTs MEET.
Distinguished Russian Expresses
Qualification.


Qualification.
Madame Anna Eureinoff, of ST. Peters
burg the only female jurist in the Rus
sian empire. was a guest at the meeting
of the Woman's Suffrage Association of
the District. which was held last evening
at Wizards Hotel. The distinguished Wis
itor was called upon to address the as
semblage. She expressed herself as high
ly entertained by what she had heard
The meeting was well attended and
was presided over by Mrs. Ellen p.
Thompson. After the routine business
Mrs. Belva Lockwood read an interesting
paper on peace and the outlook in which
she discussed the war, the cause which
led to II. the result. and the responsible
ties IL developed so far as the nations of
the world. especially America. are con-
cerned.
a committee consisting of Mrs Nc
Naughton, Mrs. Kent, Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Lockwood and Mrs Tindall. was ap-
pointed to meet a similar committee from
the Junior Wonan's Suffrage Association
to formulate a constitution for the gov
ernment OF the District suffrage organiza-
tions. Miss Minnie Holm, president of
the Junior Association. was present, and
acquiested in the proposition.
Mrs. Mary s. Cooper contributed to the
program of the evening a song and a
recitation, both of which were apprecia-
lively received.
The times., 1898-12-09
/ PROPOSED THoRoUaHFAnE.
The Land Desired Has Not Yet Been
Dcdicuted,

The Land Desired Has Not Yet Been
Dedicated.
FIG. Eiker, Of the War Department.
has written to tile District Commissioners
stating that John AZ Baker and John Ma
euire owners of small tract of land ly-
ing between the Metropolitan branch of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and
Twelfth Street northeast. have consented
to dedicate for the use of Franklin Street
with view to its Improvement for the
use of the public.
The letter of Mr.. Eiker states that the
little triangular plot of land at the inter-
section OF Frankfort and Eighth Streets.
Edgewood, If donated. would make that
proposed thoroughfare continuous to-
wards Seventh Street on the west, but
that the trustees for the property have
not given him. satisfactory reply as to
whether they would consent to dedicate
1t for use in completing the proposed
street. He has, therefore requested the
Commissioners TO recommend an appro-
priation for the improvement of the
street from the railroad eastward to
Twelfth Street The request Is made be-
cause citizens. in driving from Langdon
through Emporia Street. says the petit
TONER have to go north on Twelfth
Street through Galveston. muddy road
and back to Frankfort. in order to pass
through Metropolis View.
The Commissioners will refrain from
making the requested recommendation
for an appropriation. in view of the fact
that the dedication of the piece of ground
in Edgewood in question has not been se-
cured. Unless such a result were assured
or made a condtion of the appropriation.
it Is pointed out that its favorable recon-
mendation to Congress would not be al
visable.
The times., 1898-12-09
FIRST WOMAN SOHONORHD|
Resolutions in Congress to
Thank Miss Helen Gould.
HER PATRIOTIC DEVOTION
Gen. Wheeler Says the Resolutions
Should Pass-Believes They will
High Tribute to the Young
Woman-If Adopted VIII Give Her
the Privileges Of the Floor.

Should Congress adopt the joint reso-
luton recognizing the patriotic devotion
and benevolence of Miss Helen Miller
Could, daughter of the late jay Gould, to
the American soldiers during the late
war and rendering her the thanks OF
Congress, this will be the first time such
an honor has ever been conferred upon
a woman
The resolution was introduced in the
House on Tuesday by Representative
Stallings of Alabama for Gen. Wheeler.
who Is not exercising his functions
member of the House. The resolution
also provides that the director of the mint
be authorized to prepare a gold medal of
appropriate design to be presented to
Miss Gould by the President.
Gen. Wheeler, the author of the reso-
luton, stated to a Times reporter last
night that the resolution was consider
ed very favorably by the members of
both houses. and would undoubtedly be
adopted unanimously.
"I framed the resolution at the request
OF thousands of soldiers who are CRATE
full TO Miss Gould for her Kindness"
said Gen. Wheeler. Miss Gould Is a
noble woman. She has done more to al
ieviate the sufrerings of the soldiers DUR
ing the past war than any organization.
have had personal opportunity to wit
ness her devotion at Montauk and else
where. and Congress will vo,ce the ssnti-
ment of the whole country in rendering
her vote OF thanks.
Il have been urged to introduce this
resolution by hundreds of people outside
of the Army, and the idea seems 10 mfe:
favor everywhere.
The adoption of the resolution will
give Miss Gould the privileges of the
floor of the House. but | hardly think she
will take advantage of them frequen' ly.
Congress has never before granted these
privileges to a woman. but IL is JUS iii I'd
in so doing in this case. and believe the
whole country will approve the ac ion
The times., 1898-12-09
TRANSPORTS ON THE WAY.
The Movement of Troops for Cuba
Continues.

The movement to Cuba of the army of
occupation was continued yesterday
The transport Rounauia with the First
North Carolina Volunteers on board,
steamed away from Savannah. bound for
Havana. yesterday forenoon. The Sec
ond Illinois Regiment went aboard an
other transport and will start for Cuba
early this morning. These regiments
will form part of the garrison of Ha-
vana. The remainder of the Seventh
Army Corps will be embarked as fast as
possible.
large force of American engineers
and Cubans are engaged, under officers
of the quartermaster's department, in
constructing docks and railroads and
placing the camp sites in order in. the
vicinity of Havana.
The dock is being built at Triscornia.
to the east and just across the bay from
Havana. 1t will be 400 feet in length
and can accommodate two of the largest
troop ships simultaneously.
Large numbers of former Cuban SOL
diers. who are sorely in need. are being
employed on these works.
The times., 1898-12-09
RESIGNS FROM CONGRESS
Gen. Wheeler Will Remain
in the Army.
PREFERS BEING A SOLDIER
Made His Decision Yesterdny-Is Not
Now Exercising His Function as a
Representative i. Young When
In UntfOrm-OnIy Grey-Bearded
Old Man When in Congress.

Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler will resign
mission in the army.
Gen. Wheeler made this decision yes
terday as the result of the question raised
as to the legality of his holding two posi-
tions under the United States Govern
ment.
ton Gen. Wheeler stated to a Times re-
porter that he had heard of the objec-
tions raised to his continuance as men,
ber of Congress while he held u commits
sion in the volunteer army.
II have considered the matter care
fully. said he, '.and have decided to re-
sign from Congress and retain my COM
mission.
My reasons for this step are many. 1t
is probable that bitter opposition
would be raised should / attempt to re-
tain both positions. and | prefer to settle
the matter in this way.
IL have not yet decided just when
shall resign, but 1t will be very soon,
probably within a few weeks. At pres
ent 1 am merely exercising the privileges
of an ex-member upon the floor OF the
House. and in this way l have avoided
any possibility of a question in that d.
rection. / have had other members in
troduce my resolutions and this will con-
tinue until / resign.
II prefer the army life to the life of a
| member of Congress. | am full of life
as a soldier and but a gray-haired man
as a civilian. 1 feel as young as when I
was a boy. and although some little dis
cussion has been raised as to my age, /
to ha oil ruh to, Ia. O,
good soldier.
When questioned as to the opposition
raised by Congressman Bailey and others
as to Gen. Wheeler's right to hold his
| commission and retain his seat in the
House, the grizzled Wheeler replied
well, that is Bailey's duty
II have been reelected to the Fifty
sixth Congress- he continued. but |
will not serve one day OF my new term. .
Gen. Wheeler is not satisfied with the
private decision rendered by Attorney
General Griggs at the beginning of e
war. when the general received his M
mission. The Attorney General held that
member of Congress coud retain lis
seat and hold commission in the vo un-
ieer army at the same time. Gen.
Wheeler is satisfied that the meaning of
section l. article VI, of the Constitution.
is very clear. This reads:
And no person holding any office ur-
der the United States shall BE- a m NIB r
of either house curing his continuaLc, in
Office
Gen. Wheeler has been n member Of
the Forty-seventh. Forty-ninth. Fif-
| tieth. Fifty-first. Fifty-second. Fifty
third. Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Con
crosses, and has been reelected TO the
Fifty-sixth Congress. His present tei m
will expire March 1. 1899 .f
The distinguished soldier will probably
be commissioned in the Regular a my
| and continue in active service until re-
tired.
The times., 1898-12-09
DUELING IN LOUISIANA.
Two Arrests Made by the Police on
MisinformatiOn.

New Orleans. Dec. S.-The police today
arrested w. S. Parkerson and Robert
Dugue, charged with being about to fight
a duel Both are lawyers. Parkerson
is the man who organized and led the
mob which lynched the eleven Italians in
the parish prison. some years ago. and
nearly created war with Italy. He is
also the organizer of the political move
ment in ISIS which defeated the local
Democracy. Dugue is a young creole of
ancient lineage
few days ago they bacame engaged
in controversy in the civil court, the
result of which was fight. Parker
son severely beat Dugue. The latter at
once challenged him. Mr.. Parkerson
declined to accept the challenge, deelar-
ing that the time for dueling was over in
The times., 1898-12-09

believed a change of system would also
be well. The medical department should
control the transportation of its own sup
plies, and should have power to issue its
own orders. Under the present system, ali
orders have to go through the Office of
the adjutant general. Congestion and de-
lay there has been often. He recognized
that there was much work to be done in
the Office of the adjutant general, and be-
lieved all orders should go direct from
heads of bureaus.
The times., 1898-12-09

There was another change of bill made
last night at the Lafayette, where the
Royal Italian Grand Opera Company pre-
sented "FPagliacci.' and repeated
''Cavalleria Rusticana,' which had been
given on Monday evening. Only one sub
stitution was made in casting the last
of these offerings,-Signor F. Collenz as
suming the role of Turridu in the place
of Signor G. Agostini. In 'PPagliacci,"
on which the curtain was lifted initially,
Signorina c. Eland appeared as Media,
Signor F. Collenz as CAME, Signor w.
Gamer as Eonie, Signor D. Canteri as
Silvie and Signor A. Horty as Arlec-
chine. All of these people sung as they
have throughout the week, and the entire
production was neither better nor
worse than those which preceded it.
Faust will be repeated tonight with
Lucia di Lammermoor' at tomorrow, s
matinee and I'll Trovatore'' as a fare
well performance tomorrow evening.
The times., 1898-12-09

Louisiana, whereupon Dugue's seconds
today published a card mentioning the
fact. stating that Mr.. Parkerson had re-
fused the satisfaction due a gentleman
for injuries inflicted by him. and leaving
the public to pass Judgment upon his re-
fusal.
How dead dueling is In Louisiana is
seen in the fact that public sentiment.
except a few Creoles, generally indorses
the position assumed by Parkerson.
whose courage is doubted by no one. The
police arrests were due to misinforma-
ton. 1t Is doubtful whether the matter
will be allowed to rest where 1t Is.