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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
NOT so PROSPEROUS.
Statistics OF the Congregational Church
Show n Decline in Sunday Schools and
Benevolent Collections Last Year.
New York, May pa special from
Boston says:

New York, May ga special from
Boston says:
The forthcoming year book for the Congrega-
tional denomination shows that the past year
was not one Of as much growth as usual. The
churches added to the list number no; the
dropped number l04 and this net addition Of six
brings the total for all the states and territories
to $500 The number of church members for
January /, 1893, was 625,864 During the year
there was a gain of 1902 in the 20 states
which made gain, and loss Of 2592
In the q states which suffered loss,
leaving the net gain at 1870 and the total mem
bership 6?9,23I. In the Sunday schools on JAM
uary /, 1885, there were 6S5 7Ol reported men,
bers. Twenty states made net gain Of 1l,665,
while 20 states suffered o net loss Of l4,756,
leaving net loss Of 1901 and total member
ship Of 682 6l3. If there be included ,543 inde-
pendent schools reported from 80 states, the
total membership is raised to 746,9Oi, but the
net loss rises to O. 42l.
The benevolent contributions for the previous
year, as given for January l. 1893 were &,445,-
924. In q states there was net increase OF
SOS 085 while in rs states there was net loss Of
$685. leaving total net loss Of 1852, 405 maxi
ing the total for the year now printed 81 S92, 99
The home expenditures for the year as given on
January l. 1893, were S0,6438l8. The net in
crease In 20 states amounted to &255,906, while
the net loss in 81 states was SS2 093, making the
net Increase Sl73 8l3 and the total 50, 725,9ll.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
DECLARED A BANKRUPT.
Religious and Financial Troubles of Rev.
John ID. Knox, tho Former Kansas
Preacher Banker, at an End.

Topeka, Kan, May "a. Rev. John D.
Knox, the preacher-banker of Topeka,
is out of trouble now both religiously
and financially, During the boom he
conducted bank in Topeka and his
depositors were principally Methodists.
When the boom collapsed so did his
bank. Fifty Methodist preachers alone
were caught in the failure. Knox was
tried in the courts for wrecking the
bank and acquitted. Then he was
tried by the church. Recently he was
acquitted by the highest tribunal of
the Methodist church-the general con-
ference. Yesterday Judge Hook, Of
the federal court, dissolved him from
his $3.50, 900 in debts by discharging him
as O bankrupt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
ONLY HALF CARRIED OUT.
Crazy Compact Entered into Between Ben
Whilhite, Young Missouri Farmer, and
His Sweetheart, Miss Lulu Ford.

Springfield, Mo-, May 94.-An in
quest was held over the body of Ben
Whilhite, the young farmer of Walnut
Grove, who committed suicide while out
walking with his sweetheart, Miss
Lulu Ford, prominent young woman
of Sharon, who witnessed the affair.
She then turned the smoking pistol
upon herself and snapped the trigger.
The cartridge failed to explode and
the young woman swooned and
fell close by the dead body Of
young Whilhite. She was picked
up by passers-by. Whilhite and Miss
Ford had been sweethearts for many
years They wanted to marry, but the
girls parents objected. Sunday Will
hite called on Miss Ford, who was visit
ing at the home of a friend, and pro-
posed that they commit suicide. The
young woman agreed and they decided
to end their lives by drowning
in the Sac river. The young man
had a revolver in his pocket and
death by pistol shot, they finally de-
cided, would be much easier than
drowning. He proposed that he would
kill himself first and then she, with
the same weapon, should follow. He
placed the pistol to his heart and fred,
death following instantly, but the
young woman was unable to carry out
her part in the tragedy and lived to
tell the above story. Whilhite was
only 10 years of age and was heir to
$4,000 left him by his father, who died
a short time ago.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
wOoDMEN OF THE WORLD.
Missouri Supreme Court Renders Deci'
sion OF vital Interest to All Beneficiary
Insurance Organizations.

jefferson City, Mo-, May "a. The
supreme court yesterday rendered
decision of interest to members OF
fraternal insurance associations all
over the country. A few months ago
State Insurance Superintendent Orear
refused license TO the Woodmen OF
the World on the ground that it was
not fraternal association under the
law because it did not have repre-
sentative form of government. The
order then brought mandamus suit
70 compel the insurance superintend-
emit to issue the license. The supreme
court upholds the superintendent and
says:
The business intrustod TO the superintendent
OF insurance, as IL affects both the people ana
the insurance companies, Is OF such q character
that 1t would be injuriously delayed II the ques-
lions arising out Of 1T were TO be submitted for
determination TO tribunals whose course OF pro-
cedure is less summary, or II the Judgment OF
the superintendent were subject TO review;
hence, In such matters his decisions are final.
IL must be so In the necessity OF the case, or
less the protection which the lawmakers in
tended TO give the people would be fritz
tered away In litigation. The question as
70 whether or not an insurance company
ia TO be permitted to do business In the state
and falls within the definition given 1t by the
statute is matter resting solely within the
Judgment and wise discretion OF the superin-
tendent. tits his duty to issue license II the
company Is such as meets his approval and 1t
Is his duty TO refuse 1t II 1t does not and as TO
whether 1t does or not is question for him
solely to decide The superintendent has heard
the evidence and decided 1t. He has performed
all the duty that the law has required OF him
and for all the purposes Of this controversy his
decision his final.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
No PartIsanship for Them.

New York, May 94.-The Empire
state society of the Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution held meeting to con-
slider the national banquet in Detroit,
where Secretary Alger was eulogized
The resolution was adopted disavowing
any official responsibility for the senti-
ments expressed at Detroit and declar-
ing that the society is non-partisan and
the discussion of political questions
should not be discussed at it's meetings.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
DEATH FOLLOWS A JEST.
Stabbed by His Friend, Smith Byrd
Both Had Been Drinking.

Wichita, Kan, May 94.-Roy Dennis
clerk, was fatally stabbed here by
Smith Byrd, his best friend. The two
were in physicians Office when Byrd
picked up surgeons knife and said to
Dennis: 81 could kill man in two
seconds with this knife" Dennis
threw back his coat and said; "I'm
from Missouri; show me-" At that
Byrd showed the knife clear through
Dennis left lung, just above the heart.
Both belong to good families and have
borne good regulations. 1t is thought
they were under the influence of liquor.
Byrd has attempted to commit suicide
and is being watched.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
THIS BEATS ALL RECORDS.
Report from salIna, Kan, Says HailstonoS
Killed Hogs, Rabbits and Birds and
Destroyed Crops.

Salina, Kan, May "a. The worst
hailstorm that ever visited Saline
county swept over the southern portion
of the county late Monday afternoon
and consequently thousand of acres of
wheat, oats and corn are ruined A
large number of hogs were killed and
houses.and outbuildings damaged to an
alarming extent. Near Lindsborg,
several people were injured, but none
fatally. Some of the hailstones
measured nine inches in circumference
and were accompanied by u heavy
wind. Hundreds of dead rabbits and
birds are strewn over the prairie.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01

The sun blazing down on a race course,
far, far east of Suez, and on field of hot,
excited horses and men, waiting till the &C.
centricities of the starter and an even more
eccentric horse combine to get us in line.
The patience Of the former is at last ex.
hausted, Bring up that horse! Come up
on that beast! You'll get into trouble over
this, tell you" and so forth, The Aus
traliap lightweight replies patiently; ~
can't help it, SIR This is a cab horse, this
'orse is. He won't start till the door shuts
and | haven't got door! N-AeademN
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Christian Scientists Under Arrest.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 94.-George H.
Kinter and Elizabeth Kinter, his wife,
we'll known in Christian science circles,
were arrested here on warrants charg-
ing them with manslaughter in caus-
ing the death of Ralph L, Saunders,
nine years of age. Warrants on the
same charge were issued for Mr.. and
Mrs. James G. Saunders, the parents Of
the child. The boy is said to have
died of pneumonia and without medi-
cal care.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Her Daughter MIstreated Her.

Kansas City, Mo-, May An a fit of
dependency Mrs Susan Taylor, a
widow living at 572 Harrison street,
took large dose of laudanum with
suicidal intent. Aphysician succeeded
in saving her life after working over
her for two hours. Mrs Taylor said
that daughter had mistreated her
and that she took the drug with suicidal
intent on that account.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
sixty Miles an Hour.

A steam motor car, designed for use on
the railroads, recently made trial trip, go.
ing at the rate of sixty miles an hour. This
will probably be as much of record beater
as has Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the
quickest known road to health. There is
no quicker way for sufferers from all stom.
ach ills to reach strength and happiness
than by this great remedy. 1t cures indi,
gestion, constipation, nervousness, liver and
kidney trouble, and best Of all the user stays
nured
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
A Cuban Shrine Desecrated.

Santiago, de Cuba, May 24--The
startling discovery was made that the
famous shrine of Nuestra Sonora Carl
da, at FL Cobre, had been robbed of
jewels valued at $25, 900, and that the
head of the statue had been broken
off and removed. 1t is supposed to
have miraculous healing powers, and is
visited annually by thousands of pill
grims from all parts of Cuba, from
Mexico and even from Europe, who
have loaded the image with rich gifts.
1t is asserted that an American will be
arrested on charge of being the Grim
inal and the police hope to recover the
Jewels.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
No Union at This Time.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 24.--So far
as official action is concerned, union
between the Presbyterian church,
north and south, is as far off as ever,
Taking up the proposition for the be-
ginning of negotiations with view to
reconciliation favored by many over
lures, the committee on bills and over
lures reported adversely to the general
assembly to-day. 1t was held inexpe-
dent to take any action this year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Increased Pay for Postmasters.

Washington, May "a, Hundreds of
postmasters will receive an increase of
salary July 1. Every year the salaries
of the presidential postmasters are re-
adjusted, and this year the phenomenal
increase in the postal receipts
will result to the advantage of many
of the postmasters. The increase this
year can be estimated in the millions,
and the total receipts will range be-
tween 800, 900, 900 and $1OO, 900, 600.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
cool Resorta of the North.

The Popular Summer Tourist Route is
the Grand Trunk Railway, reaching all the
famous Summer resorts including Petoskey,
Mackinaw, st. Clair Springs-The Muskoka
Lakes, Lake of Bays Highlands of 0nta.
rio), Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Rap.
ids of the st. Lawrence, White Mountains,
Montreal, Saguenay River and the Seashore
resorts of the North Atlantic Also Wat
kins Glen, Glen Summit, Atlantic City, As.
bury Park and other popular resorts on and
reached by the Lehigh Valley r. r,
Yestibule Train Service.
Copies of illustrated literature with full
information as to rates, ETC., will be sent on
application to j. II. Burgis, City Passenger
and Ticket Agent, 249 Clark St., Corner
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Prayed WhIle the yictIms Burned.

Muscogee, 1. T., May 94.-The sec
ond of the 80 defendants in the cele-
brated Seminole burning cases was yes
terday found guilty in the United
States court here, His name is Andrew
]. Mathes. He was preacher and at
the time of the burning of the Indians
was present and prayed loudly to God
to save the souls of the boys, but made
no effort to save them from his fellow
men. The testimony revealed the fact
that there were $50 people present at
the burning.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Burning OIL Extlngulshed by Chemicals.


Macomb, ILL.,, May 94.-The oil tank
of the gas company was struck by
lightning and the oil was ignited and
caused a fire which required seven
hours of fighting to subdue. 1t was
finally conquered by the aid of chemi-
Gals. The tank contained $4,000 gal
Ions of oil and all but 1000 gallons was
burned. 1t is the first case on record
where burning oil was extinguished.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
A New Steel Combine.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May "a. Chairman
Henry Clay Prick, of the Carnegie
Steel company, announces that the
negotiations for the purchase of all Of
Andrew Carnegie's business holdings
were practically closed. Mr.. Frick said
meeting had been held at which it
was definitely decided to make the cap
ital of the reorganized company $780,
100000, instead of 1925, 100000 as had
been previously reported.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
The Queen Is Eighty Years Old.

London, May 24.-The gathering Of
the royal family at Windsor castle to-
day to celebrate the eightieth birthday
of Queen Victoria is the largest with
the exception of the jubilee gathering
that has assembled there in many
years. Not only are four generations
in succession present, but there is a
great gathering of children and grand
children of her majesty.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
His Life a Failure.

Kansas City, Mo-, May S4.-Chloro-
form was the means employed by
George G. Brown, jeweler at 81 east
Twelfth street, to terminate career
which had been fraught with nothing
but disappointment during late years
by reason Of domestic difficulties and
financial reverses. The rash act was
carefully planned and deliberately car
ried into execution.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
win issue as, 600, 600 in Bonds.

Mexico, Mo-, May 24.-At meeting
of the stockholders of the st. Louis,
Iowa & Northern railway held here it
was unanimously voted to issue $3,0OO,-
900 first mortgage gold bonds, the same
to be secured by deed of trust upon
the company's property. The line is
to be ia miles in length, passing
through the counties of Wapello, Davis
and Van Buren, in Iowa, and Scotland,
Knox, Shelby, Monroe, Audrain, Gala
way and Montgomery in Missouri.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Explosion at a Military LABORATORY

Copenhagen, May PA terrible ex-
plosion has occurred at the military
laboratory here. While some work.
men were engaged in filing shells
some of the latter exploded and killed
seven men and severely injured non
commissioned officer and two work.
men. The laboratory was destroyed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01

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Halls Family Pills are the best.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Arree ON n FrancbIse Tax Bill.

Albany, N. Y, May 24.-The senate
committee on taxation met and after a
brief session gave out the proposed
franchise tax bill. The bill is framed
closely on the suggestions made by the
governor. 1t includes the Ford bill in
full. The vote on the bill was six ayes
and three noes, the noes being the dem
ocratic members.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Saws Tunston was Not FIrst.

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 24.-Credit
for the first entry to Malolos is claimed
for the South Dakota troops by Sergt.
Roy Kelly, of the First South Dakota
regiment, in letter home. The ser
geant says Col. Funston had fine press
agent, bat that the truth would become
Jpown
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
From Bnby in the MLgh ChaIr

to grandma in the rocker Grain-0 is good for
the whole family. 1t is the long.desired sub.
stitute for coffee. Never upsets the nerves
or Injuries the digestion. Made from pure
grains it is food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance of the best coffee at the
price. 1t is genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. 1t makes for health
and strength, Ask your grocer for Grain.O
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
The oldest Old Maid Dend.

Huntington, Ind, May 2+-Aunt
Peggy Bailey, the Oldest old maid in
the United States, died at her home
near this city yesterday. She was born
in Kentucky and was liz years old last
March.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
statute Against Sunday Baseball valid.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 24-The
state supreme court to-day decided that
the statute prohibiting Sunday base
ball is valid, thus reversing the deci-
sion of the the lower court. The base
ball people will probably ask for re-
hearing and, pending a ruling on that
motion, will endeavor to play Sunday
o,amac
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Do Your Feet Ache md Burnt

Shake into your shoes, Aliens FOot-Ease,
q powder for the feet. 1t makes tight New
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Callous, Sore, and Sweating
Feet. All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
it, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01

The Rest Prescription for ChiIls.
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine in
q tasteless form. No cure--no pay. Prlce, 5Oc
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01

Ethel-He offered me an engagement
ring.
Edith-And of course you gave him the
"glad hand!"-Puck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
Ancient Roqnefort Cheese.

1t is said that Roquefort cheese dates back
to Pliny's time. Some of it smells as though
it were great deal older than that.-Bos.
ton Transcript.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01
More Information.

Tommy-Paw, what do they put water in
stock for?
Mr.. Fgg-To soak the investors with, my
son.--Indianapolis Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01

A sallow skin acquires a healthy clear.
ness by the use of Genn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01

Artistic is often a synonym for useless
and eXpensive,-Chicago Daily News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-06-01

Yeast-Did you ever take any of those
mud bathsg
Crimsonbeak-Well, ran for office once.
--Yonkers Statesman.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-04-26
Wanted to Be ON Hand.


There are some droll Irishman in
Congressman O'NeilIs district, accord
ing to the stories he relates. An
amusing one was told by the congress.
man at the Capitol not long since,
says the Washington Post. An old
fellow who had scraped together s25,-
900 or $50 ;0oo, wanted Lawyer O'Neill
to draw. up his will. When the docu-
ment was apparently finished the law
yer asked if there was anything else
he wanted put down.
HOh. yes, said the Irishman. eff
ty dollars to be spent on the boys
when 7 am taken to the cemetery on
the day Of my funeral =
Calvary cemetery, in which all the
Catholics of St. Louis are buried, it
several miles beyond the outskirts Of
the city, and there are numerous road
houses at which "the boys are in the
habit Of stopping for drinks on their
way back from funeral. Mr.. O'Neill
said to his client: ''I presume you
want the $50 spent on the way back
from Calvary
"Be jabers, MOI exclaimed the
client. aSpind it going ont. I'll be
wild EN-, then. .