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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Big Profit for Uncle sam.

Washington, June 16-The govern
ment, through the post office depart
ment, has cleared up $25O,OOO by the
sale of $4,000 sets of newspaper and
periodical stamps to collectors. The
entire issue cost the government about
S43, making fair profit for Uncle Sam.
In reality there was not a single COM
plete set of originals in the whole lot.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Des Moines, Ia, June l6.--Prof o. T.,
Morgan, the alleged hereto who was
tried before the trustees of Drake uni
versity last April and transferred from
the logical department to the chair of
languages, has been removed from the
faculty and institution by the trustees.
Morgan denied the inspiration of the
Bible. EX-Gov. Drake, who founded
the university, urged Morgan's removal.
Drake university is of the Christian de-
nomination.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Formulation of Kansas Towns.

The latest returns from assessors
show an increase in population in sew
eral Kansas towns as follows:
Empire City, OO5; Galena, 437; Weir City, 46s;
Concordia, $50; Ellsworth, 1854; Anthony 30;
Harper, III; Kngman, 3O7; Leavenworth, 236;
Chanute, ais; Phillipsburg, us; Topeka, 2,7l4;
Wellington, So; Caldwell, 26? Wilson, 279.
Hiawatha shows decrease Of 1l8; Horton, 2Oi f;
Howard, "a; Newton, II; Sabetha, 90 Forty
six towns with a population of 1908 or more
show total increase of TO- LOB, and six a total
decrease of 52l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
FOR A CLOTHING TRUST.
Samuel ROsentbnl, OF Baltimore, Has se-
cured Options ON 100 Large Manufao-
turing Embellishments in This city.

Baltimore, Md, June 16,-options
have been secured on 1850 large cloth
ing manufacturing establishments
throughout the country by Samuel
Rosenthal, Jr., of this city, who for
the past four months has been actively
engaged in forming n gigantic cloth
ing combine to be incorporated under
the laws of New Jersey and to be
known as the American Clothing Man
ufacturing company. BY the forma-
ton of the combine it is estimated that
many millions of dollars win be saved
annually to the clothing manufacture
ers. This will not mean, it is said, any
increase in the cost of garments nor u
reduction of wages of those employed
in making the clothing, A saving is
contemplated in the matter of rents,
statesmen, transportation, freight,
branch houses and clerical help.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
LOW Rates for w. G. tn,

Chicago, June 16,-For the annual
convention of the w. c, II. u, to be
held at Seattle, Wash, October II to
26, the western lines have agreed to
make rate of one fare plus SO for the
round trip. The same rate will also be
applied to Portland and Tacoma.
Tickets will be sold October Ia, Is and
16 with return limit to November IS,
Stop-overs going or coming will be al
lowed at points west of the Missouri
river and at st. Paul.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Indianapolis, Ind, June 15.-At the
session Of the supreme lodge, Ancient
Order Of United Workmcn, Supreme
Master Workman Sessions recommend
ed that after August no person whose
occupation is extra hazardous be adj
mitted to the order as a beneficiary
member. The report of Supreme Re-
corder Sackett shows that there has
been an increase in the membership of
the order every year until 1898, when
the total Of names enrolled was 800, 09G.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Return of a Long-Lost Son,

Frank Swendson, thought to have
been dead, caused great rejoicing by
walking into his fathers house at Haw-
thorne, Atchison county, one day last
week. He went away ten years ago
and was believed to have been killed in
Texas. 1t happens that the victim was
another Swendson. He went to San
Francisco, where he entered the mer-
chant marine and travelled all over the
world as sailor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
invitation Engraved on Plate OF Gold

San Francisco June rs. The Ohio
Society of California to-day sent to
President Mckinley an invitation en-
graved on plate Of gold, asking him
to become the guest of that organiza-
ton in this city. The society is already
raising fund for his entertainment, it
being generally believed that the chief
executive will visit the Pacific coast
later in the year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Serious Famine In Africa.

London, June 16.-Advices received
here from east Africa show famine is
more prevalent in the German posses
sions, owing to the drought, which also
prevails alarmingly in the British pro-
tectorate Hundreds of women and
children are dying of starvation and
the resident whites are wholly unable
to cope with the distress.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
The Dog industry booming.

According to the assessors reports
received by the state board of agricul-
ture, Sumner county shows an increase
of 619 in the number of dogs, followed
next by Shawnee, which has gained
54S; and Linn, $3.50. Crawford county
has suffered loss of 4O4; Ellis, 1871;
Rocks, 95, and II other counties less
number in each. The net increase in
the "a counties heard from amounts to
2,677, or three per cent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
NO Plnoe TO Invest the Mooney.

The state of Kansas has large sur
plus of money in the state school fund
and is at loss to know how to invest
it, The school fund commissioners
have heretofore been able to invest
this money in five and six per cent.
bonds issued by the various counties.
The counties are now able to dispose of
their bonds to eastern bond companies,
which take them at four per cent.
Cowley county recently withdrew 500,
900 worth of ~ per cent. bonds, which
the commission had an option on.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Refused to Pay Them.

Gov. Stanley refused to pay the mem
bers of the asylum location committee
for the mileage they claim they spent
in revisiting Parsons to purchase the
site for the new asylum. The commit
tee used the 81, 500 appropriated by the
legislature for the trip and had a de-
ficiency bill for $500 more. The gov
ernor says the members travelled on
passes and should not be allowed any
mileage.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Under Ten Teet of Wnter.

San Antonio Tex, June 16.-News
has just been received here that the
town of Bracket, about 1870 miles west
of here. is under ten feet of water.
Four persons are missing and are sup
posed to have been drowned. A water
spout over that place has inundated
the country for miles around.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
KANSAS ITEMS CONDENSED.
New Prnfnssora soIocted.

The board of regents of the state
agricultural college at Manhattan APP
pointed Il. r. Nichols, professor of
physics, as the temporary successor of
President Will. The board will meet
July 10 to select president, or the
81 teachers and other employees of the
school, five have so far been discharged.
The board elected these new professors
and employees; E, A. Poponoe, Topeka,
professor of agriculture; j. d. Rick
man, Topeka, superintendent of the
printing plant; Josephine Berry, OF
Marysville, librarian; Miss Lorena
Clemens, Manhattan, secretary,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Degree Of Honor Onlcers.

indianapolis, Ind, June 15.-At the
supreme lodge A. o. U. w. to-day the
following officers were elected for the
Degree of Homer: Superior chief of
honor, Mrs. Adelia Harding, Hebron,
Neb. superior lady of honor, Mrs.
Pauline Ennis, Girard Kan; superior
recorder, Mrs. Mary A. Tinker, jack
son, Mich; superior receiver, Mrs. EN-
ma s. Lickford, Manchester, N. II.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

The state board of health met in
Topeka and elected DR.. j. b. Alexander,
of Hiawatha, president; DR.. w. B..
Swan, of Topeka, secretary; Ina Col.
burn, of Topeka, stenographer. DIR.
Gill, the present populist secretary,
made a strong fight against the cleo
ton of a successor and declared that
he would not give up the Office.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
The President to Take Another Trip.

IH0 TO6IUUHV W I"NO 4EI'"IITV1 IIIP'
Washington, June l6.-The President
and Mrs, Mckinley will leave Washing
ton late to-day for Holyoke, Mass,
where they will attend the commence
ment exercises of Mount Holyoke col
lege at South Hadley. Their niece,
Miss Grace Mckinley, will be among
the graduates The trip will occupy
about two weeks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
WIN Open Up the Night.

1t was said that Clay Center and
Wellington will join hands in the
movement to have the asylum contest
reopened. The report was that Attor-
ney General GODDARD would hold that
the appointment of the locating COM
mittee by the lieutenant governor and
the speaker, having been made before
the law was published in the official
state paper, is irregular and therefore
void
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
The Government Alleges Fraud.

The government has sued to cancel an
original grant of tracts of land to the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad, be-
tween Junction City and Parsons, COM
prising 1880 farms, claiming it was
obtained by fraud. The land was sub
sequently sold in farms and the present
owners of the 1880 farms are made de-
PENDANTS to the suit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Port Clinton, o., June l6.-Fred
Schatz was killed by his wife at Rocky
Ridge, near here. The couple had lived
apart since last December Yesterday
Schatz called on his wife to effect re-
Cancellation. As he entered the room
she struck him with club. He fell to
the floor and died in IS minutes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Prof. Grimsley treats of Gypsum and
gypsum cement plasters of Kansas" in
the fifth volume of the state university
geological survey of Kansas. The re-
port shows that gypsum is the fourth
non-petallic mineral of Kansas in the
value Of it's product, Its value in 1897
was $252,OOO Besides it's use for cement
Prof. Grimsley believes gypsum can be
probably crushed and used by farmers
for fertilizer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Mob Stood on by The Police.

Mobile, Ala, June ga mob num-
boring about $50, composed of whites
and negroes, about evenly divided, at
tackled the Jail last night, bent on
lynching Henry Gardiner, negro ac-
cused of assaulting small white girl
A guard of police with rifles made a
show of resistance and the mob dis
rprspd
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Anthrax Prevalent In Louisiana.

New Orleans, June 15,-Planters in
this state are alarmed at the prevalence
of Charlton or anthrax, which is killing
off stock right and left. Every day
kilograms from different parts of the
state, and especially from the Tensas
delta bring news of the havoc which
is being wrought by the dreaded sick
nasg
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Edwin II. Miller, of Junction City, Is
probably the only man who enjoys the
double honor of having served under
both Roosevelt and Funston and par
ticipated in the battle of San Juan hill
and the taking of Calumpit, the one
action bringing fame to the rough
riders, the other earning laurels for
Funston's men. He is son of Rev. j.
X, Miller, Methodist preacher and
civil war veteran.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

At the G. A. r. reunion at Topeka in
September special day will be set
aside for reception to the Twentieth
and other Kansas volunteer regiments
of the recent war. Medals will be
given to all the boys of the Twentieth
and handsome sword win be present.
ed to Brig. Gen. Funston.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
This Is an odd Suit.

At Lawrence some months ago Sam
Auker visited his old friend, Sam Ellis,
~ merchant. The latter ordered a
Quantity of wine to drink, but through
strange accident the liquid proved to
be concentrated lye instead of wine
and caused Mr.. Auker's death. The
widow has brought suit against Ellis
for $4,000 damages, alleging gross
negligence on his part.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Part Of the Stolen Money Returned.

Eight months ago IL, j. Dahllle, an
Atchison ieweler, was robbed of II
pocket-book containing 500. One day
last week the same pocllet-book with
S45 in it was found on his showcase.
The thief had evidently relented and
returned as much as he could.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

The action of Clay Center people in
sending out petitions protesting against
the selection of Parsons as the location
for the new asylum and urging that
they be signed and forwarded to Gov.
Stanley will avail nothing. The gov
ernor had no voice in the selection Of
the asylum location committee and has
no control over it's actions. He is pow
erless to do anything. 1t is u question
for the courts to settle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Ia Coburn to Succeed WIN?

President Viii, Of The state agricul-
tural college and Profs. Ward and
Bemis, who were removed by the board
of regents, were preparing suits to re-
tain their positions. The proceedings
will be in the nature of an injunction
against the board of regents, and will
be based on the 2K-year contracts made
with the former board. f. D, Coburn,
secretary of the state board of agricul-
ture, may be named as Willis successor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Expenses More Than Receipts.

State Grain Inspector Mckenzie has
made his monthly report to the state
auditor. The receipts for the month OF
May amounted to 81, 1880, while the
expenses aggregated S2,52O.O9. This
left deficit of $l,O91.19. The law re-
quires the grain inspection department
to be self-sustaining and for that rea-
son the treasurer cannot pay up the de-
ficit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Nc Slammed the Elopement.

w. T. Anderson, an old and promi-
nent farmer near Sedgwick, shot Mark
Quigley with heavy charge of buck
shot. Quigley was wounded in the leg
and arm and may lose part of his hand.
Quigley has wife and two children,
but separated from them and was in
love with Anderson's 14-year-old
daughter, with whom he was planning
to elope.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
seven lightning YIctIms.

Guthrie, Ok, June 15.-Lightning
struck the residence of James Kloclz,
near Ella, tearing the house to piecea
and seriously injuring the entire family
of seven persons. Two daughters ara
terribly burned and will die.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

An open air concert by band made
up entirely of convicts was given at
Lansing recently. The prison officials
state that there are string bands in
nearly all the penitentiaries, but this
is the first one to organize brass
band,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
A RIr Army of Census Employes.

There are seven census supervisors
to be appointed in Kansas-one from
each congressional district-and about
$500 enumerators, or one from each
township and ward in the state. This
army of politicians will be big power
in political fight. This patronage
belongs to the senator. However, it
is customary for the senator to consult
the various congressman in reference
TO the appointments.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
ConcernIng Old Folks.

The oldest couple in Dickerson coun-
ty is Alexander Gum and his wife, OF
Lyon township, who are yet active
and hearty at the respective ages Of
1O7 and 81 years. Next in age is Mrs.
Mary Hopkins, of Solomon, who is 90,
and next are Milton Edwards, of Abb
lene, and Mrs. Johanna Calene, of Cen
ter township, who are both past 49,.
There are 81 men and 2S women in the
county between so and 80 years of age.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Hardrocks--I hear your son is writin
q book.
Pacxinham-Yes, but amt dis.
couraged. He hasn't got nobody to
promise to publish it yit.-Chicago
Evening News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Another McTaggart Patriot.

The regular army recruiting officer
opened up an Office at Independence
and in one day received IS applications,
and 3S were accepted. One of the
recruits was Daniel McTaggart, a
brother of First Lieut.. William Nc
Taggart, of company G, Twentieth
Kansas, who was recently killed near
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Her Prayers Were of No Avail.

For the fourth time Gov, Stanley re-
fused to pardon Harry Stops, SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for abduct-
ing Marjorie Wallace, young Topeka
girl. Mrs. Stoops, with her two chill
dren, came all the way from Philadel-
phia to plead for her husbands release,
but her prayer was not needed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

District Attorney Lambert received
"a letter from the department of justice
instructing him to dismiss as to inno-
cent purchasers in the celebrated NJ,
x. & 7. land case now pending in the
federal courts. This gives over 100
families in Geary, Lyon and Chase
counties a good title to their lands.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Each County Gets $50.

The state gives each county with a
regularly organized normal institute
$50 each year. State Auditor Cole will
not send out any of this money until
the complete organization of the insti-
tute is forwarded to the state school
superintendent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
win Try to Get Them Later.

The citizens of Topeka have aban-
cdoned the idea of rendering the Twen-
-tieth Kansas regiment public recep-
ton upon it's return from the Philip
pines on account of the decision of the
regiment to be mustered out at San
Francisco. 1t was planned, however,
to have a Twentieth Kansas day during
the state reunion in September.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
His Leave Of Absence Expired.

Boston, June Is. Col. Henry A.
Thomas is no longer postmaster Of
Boston. Yesterday the 80 days leave
of absence granted him expired, and ID
will not be renewed by the post Office
department at Washington. On May
81 his bondsmen took possession of tha
oagoo
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

The court of appeals in session at
Fort Scott affirmed the judgements
passed by Judge Stillwell on eight lola
and Humboldt liquor men, and they
will be executed at once. Two of the
defendants must go to Jail for nearly
two years and pay fines of ST, 600 each.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
1t Mnx he Only a Rumor.

Supporters of Congressman Curtis
were told that Senator Baker and Cy-
rus Leland had reached an agreement
to nominate w. j. Bailey for congress-
man in the First district. In return
for the help of Senator Baker and his
friends he is to have the active sup
port of the Leland-Bailey forces for re-
election to the senate against Burton.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
State on Inspectors Report.

State Oil Inspector Spencer turned
into the state treasury 81, 5OS.3O collec-
ton for the month of May. Salaries and
expenses of the inspector and his dupu-
ties come out of this, leaving profit of
$71455 to the state, The state cleared
about 81, 900 through Spencer's Office in
April and May.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
Investigating Beet Sugar Prospects.

Industrial Commissioner Davis, of
the Santa Fe, and M. Weinrich, repre-
sentative of the Oxnard Sugar com
pany, are inspecting the irrigation dis
trict of western Kansas with view of
finding out if sugar beets can be raised
there If they can, big sugar factory
will be established in some western
Kansas town.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Returns received by the Kansas board
of agriculture from 54 counties, taken
from assessors figures, show that
March 1, this year, there were $780,
GAG bushels more wheat in farmers
hands than one year before, or 1875 per
cent, while of corn there was falling
off of over 10, 100000 bushels, or almost
OF nor cont
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
They Oppose Free Rural Delivery.

The postmasters of little towns
around Topeka were bringing every in
fluence to bear to prevent the establish
ment of aNrural free delivery system in
that vicinity. They were having the
farmers sign protests against the move.
ment, as the rural delivery system will
knock the postmasters out of jobs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22
He Must Act as Arbitrator.

Lee johnson, secretary of the State
Society of Labor, was at Pittsburg,
where he went to act as an arbitrator
between the mine owners and the
miners who are now on strike. The
position which Mr.. johnson occupies
under the new law creating his de-
partment under new name assigns
him such work as this.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Mrs. Hanback,, widow of the late
Lewis Hanback,, the well-known Kan
sas soldier and politician, was appoint
ed matron of the state industrial school
for girls, at Beloit, by the board Of
charities.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-22

Within two months As children from
the state soldiers orphans home in
Atchisor have been provided with
homes through the efforts ofthe 6. A.
II. and ladies' auxiliaries.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-09-29

even moro important factors than hereto
fore. There is scarcely Il company at
any important theater that does not in
clude at least one American. while the
music halls are simply overrun with
American performers. The three lead.
ing American companies, Goodwin'S :.
1.-The Belle of New York" and De Wolf
Hopper's. continue to be among the most
popular in London.
Gertrude Elliott. who has made such a
favorable impression here, leaves Good
wins company and joins the Court the
alter for the production of Capt. Robert
Marshall's new play. "A Royal Family"
which will be produced in October.
Fcrnald'S Moonlight Blossom" pro-
duced Thursday at the Prince Of Wales
theater. meets with only moderate praise
from the London critics. 1t havors some
thing of 1.-The Mikado," but the leading
parts, played by Forbes Robertson and
Mrs. Patrick Campbell. are little more
than elaborate speeches. This American
playwright now has two works on the
London boards.
The illness of Nat Goodwin. resulting
from surgical operation, will confine
him for another week.
Miller Kent, who is taking Goodwin s
part, is doing so well that he may con-
tinue Goodwin's play here with new
company, thus enabling Goodwin to keep
his American engagements and at the
same time satisfy his London agents,