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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
WAR ON poLYGAMY.
President mckinley Has started
Personal Campaign to Crush 1t
Out In Utah

Washington, Dec. 16.-President Nc
Kinley has started a personal cam
paign to crush out polygamy in Utah.
The president has had several con-
ferences with Chairman Taylor of the
house Investigating committee on the
subject, and Representative GrosvenoI
has also been called in to assist in
carrying out a plan of procedure to
prove to the nation that the admins
tration is in earnest in lending its aid
in the fight in the interests of Amer
lean womanhood.
The president, through Gen. Gros-
venor, is also making careful inquiry
into reports that there are polyga-
mists among the officials of the Logan
agricultural college of Utah. This
institution receives an annual appro-
priation from the government. If
after investigation, it is shown that
polygamists are holding office, the col
lege appropriation will at once be cut
off.
Further steps will be taken by the
president at once to remove from al!
federal offices in Utah any persons
against whom there is reasonable
ground for suspicion of polygamy.
This does not only mean new plural
marriages, but the act of living as the
head of plural families.
The president, as well as the Taylor
committee, believes that public senti-
ment calls for speedy and decisive ac-
ton, both in the case of Roberts, and
the constitutional amendment, which
will forever prevent a polygamist from
holding public office The question
as to the reimbursement of the Law
in Mormon courts is being carefully
gone into by the president and his
aids
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
BANOUETs FOR NEGRO TROOPS
Mai. Bachelors CoIored Boys Are Receiv-
ing Marked Attention fr0zn North
ern LuzOn Natives.

Manila, Dee. IA detachmen4 OF
Col Hayes cavalry under Lieut.
Arnold has captured Biacnabato. the
mountain stronghold where the last
instruction was ended with peace
treaty A large quantity of munitions
Of war was secured. Maj. Bachelors
battalion of the Twenty-fourth in
fantry is making slow progress in the
APART valley. The villagers are Civ
ing the eolored troops banquets and
balls everywhere Mabimi, former sec
rotary of state in the so-ealled Filipino
government and Aguinaldo's ab1est adj
wiser, although of late withdrawn from
official connection with the insurrec-
tion- has been captured by Gen. Mac
Arthur near Rosales. He will be
brought to Manila. Mabini has been
the leader of the extreme anti-Ameri-
can faction
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
PORTER RUNS A RAILROAD.
All the omcials Were Abroad and he
was the Only One
to Do 1t.

Senator Depew does not tell how the fol-
lowing came to be reported to him, but 1t Is
such a good story that he uses 1t continually
in Diminishing dignihed bores or influential
beggars from his office. The senator was on
his summer vacation when a pompous little
man called to see him and encountered the
colored porter who guards the outer gates
of the Depew sanctum.
81 want to see Chauncey Depew, said
the little man.
sah.'
.'Well, then, I'll see his secretary"
Sorry, sab, but Mistah Duval, he's done
gone to Europe
Then III see Cornelius Vanderbilt
He's in Newport, sab.
s'Well, is W. K. Vanderbilt in ?''
No, sab. He's done gone to Newport,
'sThat sop Then I'll see the vice presi-
dent of the road
He's in Albany, sah.'
How about the second vice PRESIDENT
Hes down to Long Branch, sah."
Is the superintendent in %
He's out inspectionin' de road, sah.''
How about General Passenger Agent
Daniels?"
EHe went away to Cape May dis mawn-
''Who in thunder is running this road,
anyway" shouted the little man, getting
very red in the face.
"WeH, I'll tell you, boss" replied the
ebon attendant, eds yere road jes' runs hit
SET, sab, an dere hahn nobody needed round
to look after things but me."-Saturday
Evening Post.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
He WASN'T sUPERsTITIoUs.
And Yet He Was Bound He NNouIdn't
Travel without His Lucky
Coin.

Just as he was starting on short business
journey his wife called him aside. Will
iam," she said, earnestly, don't think of
going to-day Put it off till tomorrow or
next week Something awful will happen
if you disregard my advice, and l know it. -
Whats the matter with you? Been hav
ing dreams or consulting one of these sec
ond-sight frauds?'' mo, dear, but this is
Friday, and it is simply inviting trouble to
make a start on Friday" ooh, pshawi
VIII You never get over such foolishness?
What's the day got to do with it? Honest,
it makes me tired-this everlasting supersti-
ton and belief in signs. If | paid attention
to all such things we'd starve, for I'd have
no Time to do business. Put all of them out
of your head, little one. I've had just as
good luck on Friday as on any other day,
and the only serious accident 1 ever had was
ON Monday. I can't disarrange all my plans
just to humor a whim. I'll come back as
safe and sound as 1 leave. Good-by." He
went, and she sat in the bay window look
ing just as disconsolate as though her worst
fears had been realized. At the end of %
minutes she saw her husband hurrying
howard the house, carrying his hat IN his
hand and hopping his forehead. She ran to
the door, pale with apprehension What is
it, William? Tell me, quick. I can bear
anything as long as you are all right.
where's that old blue vest? That lucky
dime of mine is in one of the pockets. I'd
stay at home before I'd go without it. p
Troy Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies;
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best topics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
CaLarrh Send for testimonials, free.
=. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
PHILADELPHIA CHOSEN.
Qhc Republican National Committee
Selects the City Of BrOfherIy Love
For the Convention.

Washington, Dec 16<-The republic
an national committee chose Phila-
G.elphia as the place for holding the ma
tional convention next year, yesterday
afternoon. The convention will meet
beginning June 49, It required only
two ballots to decide. Twenty-Five
votes were necessary to choice, and
on the first ballot Philadelphia got
Ii, Chicago 20, New York Z, St. Louis
O. On the second ballot New York
and ST. Louis dropped out and the
vote was: Philadelphia 25, Chicago
2s-
During the meeting of the commit
tee, Cyrus Leland, of Kansas, offered
a resolution, which went over under
the rules, petitioning congress ''to
reduce the representation in the
house of representative in congress
in any state which has in force laws
denying to any of the male inhab-
itants' or in any way abridging' the
right to vote, as provided in the con-
StitutiOn"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
HUNGRY AND WITHOUT SHOES
Soldiers Under Maj. Batcbelor and Gen.
Young Still Pursuing Their Relentless
Campaign Against AguinaIdo.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The war de-
partment received a cable message Civ
ing the latest Developments in the
situation in the Philippines. The ca.
telegram was as follows:
''Batchelor, Twenty fourth infantry
battalion, reports that ON the 18th he
had an enga cement at the junction of
Magat and Rio Grande rivers, Isabella
province, leaving four dead and five
mortally wounded in trenches. Our
loss was one drowned and four wound
ed. Says he is in need of clothing,
provisions and money. VIII reach
Tuguegaro, Cagayan province, shortly.
Doubtless the navy relieved him yes
terday. Four hundred and seventy
five Spanish prisoners arrived this
morning, among them the sick at vi
gan, numbering 100.
young, at Banqui, northwestern
Luzon, reports THAT his troops are still
pursuing the remnant of the insur-
gents, who have 23 American prison
ers in their possession. Country ex-
ceedingly rough. Our men without
shoes, still persistently pursuing. Few
Spanish prisoners now in hands of in
surgents, probably 1000, mostly in
south Expect to effect their relief i'll
few days.
''Negros reports tfrat ,Serg. Alfred
Hoeder, Sixth infantry, 20 soldiers and
Is native police, attacked 400 insur-
gents at Madrigal, Negroes, this morn.
ing. No casualties. Ene1ny's loss "a
killed and many wounded
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
GREAT DAY FOR MAsoNs.
niversary of vyashanston's Death OBJ
served at Mount Vernon, Va

Washington, Dec. 15.-Mount Yer
non was the scene yesterday of the most
unique and impressive ceremony in its
rich and picturesque history. Masons
of high degree from all over the United
States and Canada met at the tomb of
Washington in services commemorate
ing the one hundredth anniversary of
the greatest American. President Nc
Kinley delivered an eloquent tribute
to the memory of the first president,
and senators and representatives in
congress. high officials of the govern
ment and distinguished citizens were
participants and spectators of the sol
emn service. President Mckinley left
the white house shortly before ten
O'Clock and was taken to Mount YER
non by a sr ecia. train on an electric
line. At Mount Vernon the procession
was in line at the mansion, where
President Mckinley and other distin-
guished guests joined it, and moved
solemnly to the vault where repose
the remains of Washington.
Here occurred the impressive services
of the masonic ritual. The grand mas
tiers of the 13 original states formed in
line facing the representatives of the
other jurisdictions and the grand
lodges and other brethren standing in
a circle around the tomb with joined
hands Then the grand master of
Virginia called upon each of the juris-
dictions for the messages and tributes
sent to them. The grand masters then
deposited their wreaths and evergreens
and the craft slowly marched past,
laying on the tomb their tributes.
Upon reaching the mansion the lines
were drawn up and President McKin-
ley delivered an address. He was in
troduced by the grand master of Vir-
ginia and delivered an eloquent ora
ton, which was listened to in profound
and impressive silence.
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Report of Railway Commissioner.

Washington, Dec 14-The annual
report of the commissioner of railways
states that the increase of surplus as
sets over liabilities for 1899 over 1895
for the 20 land grant and bond-aided
roads is $40, $50, OS9. The report re-
news last years recommendations for
a transcontinental air line railway
from Kansas City to San Diego. SINH
lar routes, the commissioner adds,
should be opened between the cities Of
Chicago and San Francisco, Chicago
and Seattle and Galveston and San
DIEGO
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Queen Victories GrIef.

London, Dec I5.-Jt is stated by a
person in a position to know that the
queens anxiety gives the gravest alarm
to the royal household. The queen in
sists on receiving the minutest infor-
nation from the war office as to the
state of affairs. Yet she is completely
overcome when the particulars of each
engagement are related. Even when
discussing other matters and conduct
ing ordinary correspondence the queen
suddenly bursts into food of tears
and makes a pathetic reference to the
misery and hardship entailed upon her
soldiers and their relatives, as well as
upon the Beers themselves.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
southern Republicans Combine.

members of the republican national
committee have perfected close or
ganization. They have decided to of
fer their votes on the location of the
convention to the city which will help
them to beat the Payne resolution,
submitting a new basis of representa-
ton. Mr.. Payne, Mr.. Marley and SEN
ator Scott, who are the leading advo-
Gates of the new basis, claim a majority
of two for the resolution, regardless of
any trading which may be attempted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
winter Excursfons.

The very best service, first and second
class, to California, Arizona, Texas and Mex
leo is afforded by the Southern Pacific Com
pany and its connections. Through Pullman
Palace Sleepers and Tourist Sleepers from
all principal Eastern points.
Personally Conducted Weekly Tourist Elk
cursions via various routes from st. Paul,
Minneapolis, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, OF
tumwa, Marshaltown, Sioux City, Omaha,
Kansas City, ETC., etc. For particulars APP
ply to nearest Ticket Agent or address, W.
G. Neimyer, Gen'l Western Agent, Southern
Pacific Co., 238 Clark ST., Chicago.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

A Statistician has proved that the inven-
ton of the typewriter has given employment
to 800, 600 people, but he fails to state how
many cases of weak stomachs and dyspepsia
1t has induced. All people of sedentary oc-
cupation need Hostetters Stomach Bitters.
It helps nature to bear the strain which en-
sues from confinement and it is a wonderful
medicine. No one realizes this more keen
ly than the man or woman who has been
cured of stomach trouble by its use.
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wants the Army reduced.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 15.-The Ameri-
can Federation of Labor adopted reso-
lutions favoring the reduction of the
standing army to 25, 900 men; urging
state legislatures to outlaw all kinds
of convict competitive labor; against
human slavery in the Hawaiian islands;
congratulating Public Printer F. W.
Palmer for paying increased wages to
all government printers and bookbind-
ers in Washington at his own discre-
ton
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

for this appointment few days ago
when he nominated Gen. Wood as ma
jor general of volunteers Gen. Wood
now outranks Gen. Ludlow, Gen. Will
son and Gen. Lee, the other command
ers in the island. The appointment of
Gen. Wood as military commander of
the island means the recall of Gen.
Brooke, the military governor. The
recall of Brooke, however, has been
expected at any time for several weeks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
The Nav short of Men.

Washington. Dec. 15.-The navy is
1000 short of the legal maxim and this
in spite of the best efforts of the re-
cruiting officers Secretary Long has
written letter calling the attention of
congress to this state of affairs and
suggesting that it offer a decided in
centive to enlistments by extending to
sailors enlisting the benefit of the act
allowing to apprentices full outfit of
clothing not to exceed $45 in value.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
A savings' BANK CLOSES Its Doors.

Epplng, n. H.. Dec. 14.-The Epping
Savings bank failed to open its doors
yesterday and Charles Knight, of Ex-
eter, who had been appointed receiver,
was in charge of the institution. The
bank is small one, the last statement
on file shows deposits of $51, TAT. The
bank commissioner states that the
bank was closed at the request of the
trustees. The institution is practical
~ solvent, but of late the withdraw
ais have been far in excess of the de-
posts and it was thought best to close
business.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
No Omce-HoIders Wanted.

New York, Dec. 14-President Nc
Kinley has made known to certain inn
portant republicans IN New York that
he does not favor sending federal office
holders as delegates to the next repub-
ican national convention.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Democrats WIII Contest.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 15.-The state
central, executive and campaign COM
mittee of the democratic party, in Sc
cret session. voted unanimously to
recommend contest before the legis-
lature to Dust the republican governor
and lieutenant governor and indorse
the action of minor candidates in fling
their contest before the state contest
mo hoard
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
RELEASING PRISONERS.
Northern LuEOn- Set at Liberty Captive
Spaniards Held by FilIpinOs.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Gen. Otis had
some stirring news to report yesterday
from Manila, his advices going to show
that the insurgents are, as he pre-
dicted a few days ago, at the end of
their resources from a military point of
view, and are melting away before the
rapid advance of the American troops
at all points. His cablegrams were as
follows
Manila Dec. tB.-Flifty men of the navy and
80 men of the army, transported by the navy,
took Laog ON the 10th. Gen. Young with staff
followed next day. He reports that HoNVSe,
with Pennsylvania battalion of the Thirty
fourth, followed by portion of the Thirty
third infantry, passed north to Pudding, east of
Laog. MARGINS battalion of the Ihirty-fourth
was at GaYan, province of Leganto, ON the 9TH.
The Third cavalry was along the coast and in
the mountains pursuing the enemy. Young
states that his extreme northern force passed
over mountains, driving the insurgents under
Gen. TinO, who badly wounded, killing so
and woumding many. He made large captures
OF rifles and property with all inSurgent trans
portati0n, and released all the Spanish prison
erS in that section, to the number of about 2,000
Our casualties were two wounded. Our troops
are still pursuing the remnant of TinO7S COM
mand March'S battalion of the Thirty-thirdre-
ports from Cayan, Lepanto province, on the 18th
that he has destroyed Aguinaldo'S body guard.
killed Gen sGReggrio Pillar; received the sur
render of Gen. ,Consepcion and staff killed and
wounded 90 insurgents; released $50 Spanish
prisoners, including $50 Friars and captured
considerable property. His loss was two killed
and nine wounded. My information is that
Aguinaldo has disguised his individuality,
abandoned his troops and is hiding in the prov
ince of Benguet.
Adm Watson informs me that the province
Of Cagayan surrendered Internationally to Capt.
McCalla, of the Newark the 18th, all arms
being Surrendered. Maj. Batcheldor is 80 miles
south of Apparni, command in good condition.
Navy will take supplies to Batcheldor in launch
at once; this surrender doubtless includes the
province of Isabella. Gen. Bates, at Zannboan-
ga, reports affairs there satisfactory Nearly
all rifles surrendered. Macarthur, at Bayam-
bang, reports that he holds as prisoner of war
Mabini, the ableSt of insurgents, and founder OF
the late government.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
HIS PLEA WAS FAULTY.
Iowa Man Who Tried to Get Ont Oz
Paying "a Sunday Church Sub
scriptiOn Beaten in Court.

Des Moines, Ia. Dec. 16.-The SUI,
preme court has rendered decision
holding that church subscription
made on Sunday is collectable. E. NJ.
Donald, of Fort Madison, defendant in
a case brought by the Fist Methodist
Episcopal church, appealed from a
similar decision by the Lee county
district court. Donald set up a de-
tense that the obligation having been
entered into upon Sunday was illegal
and that there was no consideration.
Both cSaims are overruled.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Tornado RelIef COMMITTED Fin,shes WORE.

1ornado Keller CommIttee FinIshes Work.
New Richmond, Wis, Dec. 14.-The
tornado relief committee has wound
mp operations. In all $3.50, 600 was con-
tributed in cash and $50, 600 in supplies,
Of this amount the largest share, $751;.
300 went to aid individuals in rebuild
ing homes and reestabishing bust
ness.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

Washington, Dec. IS. Secretary
Root has recommended communication
of the death sentence imposed by
court-martial upon Corporal Damho-
fer and two other soldiers of the
Washington volunteer regiment, who
were convicted of ravishing Filipino
women The Communication recon-
mended is to imprisonment for twenty
years. In making this, recommends
tion Secretary Root states specifically
that he is satisfied of the legality of
the original sentences, although they
had been callDd in question by mill
tRry lawyers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
The True Connoisseurs.

t'Papa," said the boy, s'wheD you say in
acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the
best, what do you mean by connoisseurs?'
"a connoisseur, my boy answered the
great manufacturer, ''is an eminent author
ity-an authority, in short, who admits that
our goods are the best. Golfers Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Took Him at ltLs word.

Customer-You sell cracked eggs at half
price, do you not?
Clerk-Yes'm; we always make so per
cent. reduction on cracked goods. Anything
else to-day?
eyes. you may give me dollars worth of
cracked wheat. Here's so cents. "-Colum-
bus (Ol State journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Reunited after Fifty Years Separation.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Dec. IA =
Nathan Keith left his wife and child at
the village of St. Anthony, now the
east side, in 1St9 and went to California
to seek fortune i'm the gold fields. Let
ters were a long time travelling and the
few messages Keith sent home mis-
carried. Failing to hear from him his
wife and child went west in search OF
the husband and father. They failed
to locate him and settled at Starbuck
Colum bia county, Wash. Keith had
finally located at Dayton in the Whisl1
creek district, Wash. Seeing his name
in the local papers, Mrs. Keith wrote
to him and after SO years separation
they were again united.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Care of the Hands In winter.

To keep the hands in good condition in cold
weather care must be given them. Gloves
should be worn when engaged in house work,
Or going out in the open air. They should be
washed in tepid water with Ivory soap, and
carefully dried on a soft towel. Too fire.
1uent washing, or extremes of heat or cold
should be avoided.
ELIZA r. PARKER.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Decided Not to Hold a Convention

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 15.-The union
reform party has decided not to hold
national convention next year to name
candidates for president and vice pres
ident, but will select their candidates
by direct mail vote of party mem-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21

coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain-O when you please and sleep
like a top. For Grain-O does not stimulate;
it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
persons, young people and children Grain-O
is the perfect drink. Made from pure grains
Get package from your grocer to-day. Try
it in place of coffee. Is and 25c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
The Schooner ATanitou wrecked.

reported off here was the schooner
Manitou bound up the lake with coal.
She was deeply laden and the seas
swept over her, carrying away all her
upper works She has been lowed into
Amherstburg. Her crew is safe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
R, PARKER.
The Grent Test.

as Willoughby Winks companionable
:ellow?'
@Oh, yes; he makes himself agreeable even
when he plays whist. Detroit Free Press
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
WOOD IN SUPREME COMMAND
The President Has Designated Him as the
Head o. Military and Civil Author
ity In the Island.

Washington, Dec. 14-Gen. Leonard
Wood has been assigned as military
commander of Cuba and governor of
the island. The president prepared