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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
SAYS SPAIN WILL PROSPER.
Louis Esteve, barcelona Merchant in st.
Louis, Talks About the Wars Effects
on the Country.

ST. Louis, Dec, 9.-Louis Esteve, a
member of firm of grain and cotton
importers of Barcelona, Spain, was a
visitor at the Merchants exchange
yesterday. He talked interestingly
on the subject of the late war as
viewed from Spanish standpoint.
He said:
1 was in Barcelona, which is one Of the lead
ing coast cities Of Spain during the entire war
and had good opportunity to stud y the situa-
ton in my country. 1 am firmly convinc ed
chat the loss in our colonies will in the end
prove blessing to Spain, although tempo
rarily 1t will prove hardship to many inter-
estS
With good government Spain will now be
more prosperous than for many years. as her
colonies have been more Of a burden than .
blessing for some time, and the people will be
forced to develop the vast resources at home,
which have been neglected in the endeayor to
make as much as possible out Of the colonies
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
GOV. TANNER INDICTED.
Grand Jury ut CarlInvllle Blames Him for
Neglect OF Duty During the
Riots at Vlrden.

Carlinville, ILL.,, Dec. 2.-The Virden
riot grand jury made its formal report
yesterday evening. Ten indictments,
involving 81 persons, were returned.
Against John r. Tanner, governor Of
Illinois, there are three counts for
palpable omission of duty and NAL
feasance in office. Fred w. LulSins,
general manager of the Chicago Vir-
den Coal company, is charged with
manslaughter on two counts. In each
of the indictments against Gov. Tanner
the omission of duty was identical
failure and refusal to respond to the
call of Sheriff Davenport, of this coun-
ty, for military aid in suppressing the
riotous demonstrations of Virden coal
miners-a riot which eliminated Octo.
Der IL in bloodshed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
no BRING BACK THE DEAD.
War Department VIII Send a Funeral Ex-
pedltIOn to Santiago This MOnth-DLs.
position of Maine Her0eM

Washington, Dec, 1. arrangements
are being made by the war department
to disinter the remains Of all the sol
diers who lost their lives in the cam
paign before Santiago and bring them
to this country. What is known as a
funeral expedition will soon be started
for Santiago, and the ship will be
equipped with Baskets and other
necessary articles to be used in dis
interring the remains and bring them
to this country. Upon arrival here
they will be turned over to the rela-
tives of those who lost their lives for
their country, and the Maine heroes
who have no relatives will be Inferred
at Arlington at the National cemetery,
a few miles west Of Washington.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
wand 90 Increase ID Peter,s Penee.

Rome, Dec. 1.-The Capital an.
nounces that an order has been issued
by the congregation Of the propa-
ganda to Mgr. Martinelli, directing
him to convene a council of the Catho-
lie bishops of the United States at
Washington. The object OF the coun-
ell will be to inaugurate a concerted
movement in the church in America to
increase the contributions to Peters
pence. This fund is raised by contri-
buttons from Catholics throughout
the world and is turned into the pope's
private exchequet for the personal
uses OF his holiness
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
FOR CURRENCY REFORM.
Representative Lawrence, of Massachu-
sets, Says Republicans should Take the
Question Up Early in the Session.

Washington, Dec. 5. Immediate &C.
ton on currency reform is the policy
favored by Representative Lawrence,
"ot Massachusetts,. Mr.. Lawrence was
one of the most outspoken advocates
'of action at the last session of con-
Rress. He said yesterday:
Think measure OF currency reform should
De taken up and passed, If possible, this win
Ter The discussion of the subject will save
much time in the future, even il action cannot
De secured in the senate. favor an extra ses-
sion In the spring il 1t is necessary, to place a
sound measure on the statute books The re-
publican party Is pledged to currency reform
The great majority of the republicans Of the
house asked to have measure considered at
the last session, and it was laid over with the
understanding that it should be taken up early
at this session. 1t seems to me that the re-
: puollcans are in honor bound to bring the bill
before the house for It's consideration
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
Col. Van Horn'4 wedding Anniversary.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. s.-CoL and
Mrs. Robert 4. Van Horn, who for 4s
years have been residents of Kansas
City, yesterday celebrated their fiftieth
wedding anniversary in their beauti-
full country home near Independence,
surrounded by a number of their
most intimate friends. From 1856 until
1896, Col. Van Horn was editor of the
Kansas City Journal, the first news
paper established in this city. He
served as colonel of the Twenty-hfth
Missouri regiment during the war.
He also represented this district four
terms in congress-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
HOSPITAL TRAIN IDLE.
Great Improvement in tho Health of the
Army Within the Past Two MonthA
Slick Beds Arc Vacant

Washington, Dec. 1. "A great i'm.
provement in the health Of the army
has taken place within the last two
months as shown by the last reports
to the surgeon general from the field
and general hospitals. The hospitals
at Chickamauga park have been
emptied and abandoned. The same is
true Of the division field hospitals at
Camp Hamilton, Lexington, KY, and
Jacksonville, Fla. The hospital train
which has carried 1000 sick men from
the various camps to general
hospitals is now lying idle at Washing
ton. The general hospital at Fort Nc
Pherson, Ga, has only 200 patients re-
naming and reports 42S vacant beds.
The Josiah Simpson hospital at Fort
Monroe has 400 vacant beds. The
general hospital at Fort Meyer, Va,
has $50 vacant beds and only 1872 pa
tieuts remaining. The hospital at
Fort Thomas, KY, which recently re-
ceived the sick from Camp Hamilton,
reports 371 in hospital and 1903 vacant
beds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
indiana DIvoroe statlatIcn.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. AIN view
of the fact that the next general as
sembly is to be asked by churches To
make changes in the laws governing
divorce, there have been many requests
at the Office Of the state statistician
for figures showing the per cent. of de
vorces. The statistics compiled show
the number of marriage licenses issued
during the year ended June 80, 1898, to
be %, O43, while the divorces numbered
9,s0S, over ten per cent Of the number
of marriages,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
rroops Leaye savannah for Cubn

Washington, Dec. 2.-Mai. Gen. LIE 9,
commanding at Savannah, has tele-
graphed the war department as fol-
lows respecting the departure of the
transports Manitoba and Chester to-
day with troops aboard for Cuba;
Manitoba with Cen Snyder and Fourth Ten
nessee cleared here at 8:45 this morning Ches-
ter with the Fifteenth infantry left her an
chorage six miles below the city about the
same hour and is probably now on the sea SAIL
Ing for Cuba She might have been at the bot
tom OF 1t II she had gone out the day she start
ed Panama still here
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
HEALTH CONDITIONS BETTER.
Gen Otis Reports That Sickness Among
American Troops in the Philippines
shows Marked Decrease.

Washington, Dec. 9.-That there is
decided improvement in the health
of the troops in the Philippines is
shown by the following cable message
from Gen. Otis, commanding at Ma.
Mia:
Percentum Of sick of command November 3d.
10 l-6 as against IL is October 81. November
deaths, 90, as against Is for October. Sick rate
in command about the same as among troops
Of other governments serving in tropical coun-
tries One third of present sick suffering from
typhoid and malarial fevers, one-sxth from
intestinal troubles and tho remaining half OF
ailments slight in character
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
Hope to Get Gen. Brooke. statement.

Hope to Get Gen. BrOoke's Statement.
Washington, Dec. "A majority Of
the war investigating commission ar
rived here yesterday after a visit to
New York and Boston. The commits
sion will resume its sittings here. The
commissioners are anxious to secure a
statement from Gen. Brooke covering
his connection with the Chickamauga
park camp, and they are hopeful that
he will return to this country to tes-
tifv
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08

Washington, Dec S.-Gen. Miles,
commanding the army, has prepared
the draft OF bill providing for a
regular standing army of 100, 900 men.
The bill, it is said, will provide for an
organization of IL companies to the
regiment, with an arrangement for a
third lieutenant for each company in
case of need for that officer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08

Provincetown, Mass, Dec. 2. AN at
tempt to FIX the financial loss of Sum
days storm in and around Province
town and including the steamer Port
land wreck was made by several men
who have large interests in coastwise
shipping. The total loss of life is
placed at $50, while the property de-
stroyed is valued at $4,000.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08

Toledo, o.. Dec. 9.-Isaac D. Smead,
at one time one of the wealthiest men
of Toledo and known from ocean to
ocean as manufacturer Of ventilating
and heating apparatus, filed petition
in bankruptcy in the United States
court here to-day, placing his liabili-
ties at 5000, 900 SO far as he knows, with
M assata
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
snva stlluell nld Nnt Rld.

st. Louis, Dec. 6.-John ]. Mitchell,
sone Of the largest stockholders in the
Chicago & Alton railroad, denies that
there is an option on that railroad, or
that it has been sold. He said there
had been an offer for the controlling
stock, but it was not satisfactory. He
denied that President Stilwell, of the
-Pittsburg & Gulf, had made any offer
for the stock.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08

Berlin. Dec. "A German govern
ment official confirms the report that
Germany is negotiating with Spain
for the purchase of the Caroline is
lands. 1t is understood that Spain ex-
poets to get 10000, 600 francs for them,
which Germany considers excessive.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 9.-John f,
Kennedy, alleged train robber, who
has been in Jail since his indictment
for the murder of Miss Emma Schu-
macher, was yesterday released on
bail by Circuit Judge Scarritt, under
habeas corpus proceedings.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
work Of tho TIN Plate Trust.

Cleveland, o., Dec. Alt was stated
here that orders have been issued by
the newly-formed tin plate combine
closing large number Of tin plate
factories absorbed by the trust
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08
ProhIbItIon Defeated At Macon. Ga,

Macon, Ga, Dec. 3.-An election was
held in this city yesterday to decide
the question of prohibition. The
"antis" won by vote of 1886 out Of
S.95s The election was peaceable.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-08

SENATOR CAFFERY, of Louisiana, in
san interview at Washington, stated
that he would vote against the propo-
al ton to annex the Philippine islands
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-06
Castle Garden.

Castle Garden was built by the
United States in 1902 from the
plans of Lieutenant Colonel iona
than Williams, G. E., and was called
Fort Clinton. In 1922 it was ceded
to the city. In 1924 it became place
OF amusement and about 1926 got
the name OF Castle Garden. In 1S45
there were Ethiopian minstrels
there, in 1919 theatrical compa-
MES played there and in 1850 Jenny
Lind sang there. In 1856 it was
closed as place of amusement, and
the commissioners of immigration
took it as an immigrant depot. In
1870 it suffered from fire, and on
July 8, 1876, it was burned to the
ground. 1t was rebuilt at once. In
1892 the depot was moved to Ellis
island, and Castle Garden reverted
to the city, which in 1896 opened an
aquarium there. -New York Sun.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-06
HamliR Department..

Butter lac, eggs 1Sc, chickens 4c,
turkeys 72c, corn 1sc, oats, 1sc,
wheat roc.
Will Mcguire and wife ate their
last Sunday dinner with Charley Fer
guson and wife.
Bruce Wallace, of Atlantic, has
been visiting at Grandpa Mace CLIPS
home this week.
Miss Vivian Leek will lead the
Epworth League, at old Hamlin next
Sunday evening.
Harry Percy tells us that Counsel
man q Co. will ship eight cars of corn
from the Station this week.
Robert Campbell is going to take a
scout down into the salubrious eli
mate of Texas, about the 18th day of
this month.
Will Mcclure has quit buying pigs
at the Station, hence you will now
have to tote your swine either down
to Extra or up to Audubon.
Joel and Walk Crees started the
wheels to going, Tuesday morning,
and began Smelling out those cribs of
corn for Counselman & Company.
Misses Lilly and Emma Crees and
Kate Workman were Sunday guests
at the George Spencer home Sunday.
There was someone else there but by
george we forgot who it was?
Question for discussion at Old Ham
lin literary next Saturday evening ::
Resolved, That art is more beautiful
than nature. Cory Wilson and Hen
ry Warner are the chief disputants.
The young people of the Epworth
League are arranging to put on a play
at Old Hamlin in the sweet pretty
soon. Already they have sent for a
drama and we will tell you more
about it next week.
Last Friday eve was the fortieth
anniversary of the marriage of Mr..
Alonzo w. Bradley, of Hamlin town
ship, and Miss Jennie S. Bell, and the
good friends and neighbors of this
worthy couple concluded to give
them surprise; we scribe being rel
ative was a guest. After dark frequent
raps at the door brought the aston
ished Mr.. Bradley to answer the sum-
mons and who, on opening the door,
was confronted by men and women
with arms full of presents, and who
continued to arrive until the Bradley
mansion was filled to OVERLOOKING.
Among those present were Mesdames
Dan'l Thomas, Clark, Wilson, Will
liams, Keightley, William Clark, Jas.
McNutt, each accompanied by their
husbands; and Mesdames John McNutt
and Charley Miller, without theirs;
and j. M. Bryan, James T. Bell and
we scribe without our better halls.
The young folks present were Miss
Bessie Bradley and her brother James
Bradley, Miss Lillian Bell and her
brother, j. II. Bell, Jr., and Miss Wv
ian Leek and her gum drop, Mr..
Mark Dewey, Of Abba, Iowa, and Mr.
Frank Irwin. About midnight this
Jolly crowd sat down to grand ban
quet, including oysters, with the
choicest fruits of the tropics and the
finest delicacies OF the temperate zone.
That splendid violinist, James Nc
Mutt, assisted by Miss Bessie Bradley,
furnished music nearly equal to that
OF Apollo of old. In the wee slna'
hours this jolly band of friends sepa-
rated and went to their respective
homes, all declaring that they had
enjoyed themselves hugely. "B'
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-06
SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIANS

We heartily recommend Dr.. Hathaway g. Co
corner Fourth and Nebraska Streets. Sioux
City, Iowa, as being perfectly reliable and
remarkably successful in the treatment of
chronic diseases They cure where others
fail They never employ travelling doctors
Our readers if in need Of medical help, should
certainly write them, and YOU will receive free
of charge their expert opinion of your case Nv
return mail. They guarantee their cures.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-06

'There's no use talkin, Maria, our
Andrew is bound to be heard from. {"
"Oh, Silas, did the professors tell
you sos"
"No, but every time they give tho
college yell when I was there i
could hear Andrews voice loud and
clear above every other Teller in the
crowd. ".-Cnicago Post.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-06
The oririnal of pu s1aurier,e 1a,rd.

The Original of Du NIaurier'e Laird.
Poynter entered the atelier of
Gleyre (the stanch upholder of the
traditions of the school of Ingres,
but also the painter of illusions
Perdues''), where he worked for
three years (1s56-9), in company
with, among others, Mr.. James Mac
Neill Whistler, Nh. Val Prinsep, R.
A., and the late George Du Maurier.
On leaving Gleyre's studio, he and
his friends, Du Maurier, Lamont
and Thomas Armstrong, set up one
for themselves in the Rue Notre-
Dame-des- Champs, which is the very
studio immortalized by Du Maurier
in "Trilby." The character of the
Laird is taken from Lamont, and,
according to Sir Edward, the pic
ture of their student life in Paris is
very faithful except that there was
no TrilbN
To Cure "A Gold In One Day.
Druggists refund money if itfails to Cure; 25c.
Passengers arriving at Chicago by the Chi
csgo Rock Island & Pacific Railway can, by
them Union Elevated Loop, reach any part
of the city, or for five cent fare be takon i'm
mediately to any of the large stores in the
Rock Hand Station every minute, These ia
eilities can only be offered by the . Great
Rock Island Route" Address JOHN SEBAs
TAN, General Passenger Agent. Chicago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-06

Telling Their Ages In Missouri.
Nice Gentleman-How old are
you, little boy2 And how old is
your brother2
swipsey-We're craps.
N. G.-Craps?
Swipsey-Yes. Jim's seven and
I'm 'leven.-Kansas City Star.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
FUN AND MUSIC.
crowds OF Pleased People az Fishers
Last Night.

The Chase T. Blanley's combination OF
specialJies opened two-nights' engage
ment az the Fisher opera house last even.
ing in "a Boy Wanted" under the di-
rec,ion OF Manager George f. Gle.
\ large and fashionable audience greet
ed the clever performers. There were
few vacant chairs In the lower part OF
the house and the galleries were crowded
The audience quickly caught the spirit OF
the play and heartily encored their favor
ties all through the performance.
There seems 10 De but little excuse Tor
plot except as an easy introduction OF
the various speclaltles. OF which the entire
performance Is brlm full.
The two sisters Efie and Anita Law
renee In their acrobatic speciality during
the second act are deserving OF especial
mention. as Is also Louis MartInctu In the
first
The soprano solo Of Miss Lenton In the
third act was by far the most artistic
rendition OF the even.r~ and brought
forth hearty encore. Her grace and
ease Of manner combined with a sweet
voice. has earned FOR her an enyiAble
reputation among the lovers OF song In
this city.
Shapely Miss Lille Sutherland In her
beautiful skirt dance during the third
act did much TO maintain her position as
a fayorite. which she bore throughout the
entire evening.
Others are deserving 81 mention and In
fact all are clever performers entering
heartily into the spirit OF the respective
parts.
Seldom IL Is that ..storians are treated
to so rare a combination OF specialists
and this evening should see the
opera house packed with lovers % She
Thespian art and song
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
GREAT SPECTACLE PROMISED
The Festival OF the Masons in San Fran
cisco in May.

Not in a score Of years has there been
shown such splendid organization and
steadfastness Of purpose. to say nothing
Of enthusiasm, as that which marks the
preparation for the Masonic Festival
which Is to be held In San Francisco early
next month. The executive committee
has aroused an enthusiasm amongst all
classes in that city which Is quite unique.
Moneyed men and merchants alike are
taking keen interest. and the country
is not slow In responding TO the invita-
| tions for cooperation which have been
extended. The promise Of a week OF hoIi-
| day-making which will be memorable.
now amounts 10 a certainty.
The grand master Of California has
given his hearty support and approval of
the project. and has issued from his office
a letter highly commencing the fete.
Charles l.. Patton the chairman Of the
executive committee, has gathered around
| him a corps Of earnest workers. and he
himself {, deyoting the whole ~ his time
to the successful completion Of the wor-
Thy enterprise. Day and night this gen
tleman ,s at the headquarters directing
and planning. New features are being
| designed and placed in process of cxcru-
! ton daily ". Frank Pierce. the inspect
or general of the southern jurisdiction Of
the Scottish Rite. Is amongst the most
prominent workers, and By his devotion
TO matters which have been placed In
his hands several obstacles have been
overcome. ana the prospects materially
frightened
Charles L. Pierce is at the head Of af-
| fairs in Oakland, whore he is doing good
work, and the people Of the Athens Of
the Pacific are ycng with those on the
other side Of the bay for honors.
The number of large merchants who
will contribute grows very rapidly W. &
| ]. Sloane & CO.. the great furnshers,
will fit up 5000 bedroom, which they
will present 10 the festival: Tlllman Il
Bendel will give 5000 Of their speclaltles;
| Hale Brothers, the well-known dry goods
house, have decided to make a great
| display from their immense stock; Wei
man, Peck q GO. will give some 1000 cans
Of Calumet baking powders etc, and in
fact, nearly all the prominent firms Will
be represented In some way. And all
this In aid Of one Of the most worthy
| charities that California knows Of. The
| Widows and Orphans Home will most
| certainly be helped In a generous way
| by this festival, and those who are In
San Francisco during the week viii find
that great hospitality for which the Ma
sonic fraternity is 50 notable.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
WAR is DECLARED

without further notice, against all who
try 10 invade the tailoring business with
cut any knowledge OF the same. by p J
Meany, who Is making suits on his own
premises OF fine cassimer. corkscrcw and
diagonal goods from SO to 80; fine pants
from SC to s. Come and see Tor your
selves. No occasion to send away for
clothes to be made by carpenters and
blacksmths, when you can get them made
At home by a responsible tailor Hlghes,
cash price paid for fur skins.
T. I MEANY
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

lose consciousness and did not whlmpcr
but with a face as white as a sheet ot
paper remarked that he did not feel like
walking yet After awhile he walked up
Commercial street TO his home, hut when
Within two blocks W the house, az the
foot ~ steep ascent, he gOt faint and
had to sit down, The two small boys with
him could no nothing, but a larger boy
picked him up and carried him up the hill
The only fear Is ot Internal injuries,
hut Wy TO late hour last night no uu-
favorable report VI his condition had
been received
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
AssIGYEE's NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed has this day been appointed as
slgnee Of Rebecca Strauss. an lnsolveni
debtor. Creditors Of the said asslgnor
are hereby notified to present their claims
under oath TO the undersigned within
three month from this date at his place
OF business at No SIS Commercial street
Astoria. oregon.
Dated this ilth day OF December. 1897
n. sCHLUssEG.
Assignee OF Rebecca Strauss. an lnsolyen,
debtor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or business
take on every trip a bottle OF Syrup OF
Figs. as It acts most pleasantly and ef.
fectually on the kidneys. liver. and bow.
els, preventing fevers, headaches, and
other forms Of sickness. For sale in 60
cent bottles by all leading druggists
Manufactured by the California Fig syr-
up Company. only.