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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Pillar WANTS TO SURRENDER.
Tho Rebel General Trying to Secure Whae
Ho Regards as Honorable Terms from
tho Americans.

New York, May IA dispatch to-
the New York Herald from San Miguel
via Manila says; The insurgent gem
eral, Gregoris Del Pillar, believes that
he has been deserted by the Filipino
government and desires to surrender IL
he can secure what he regards as hon.
orable terms from the Americans. The
insurgent hospital near San Isidro is
reported to be overwhelmed with
wounded. Gen. Pillars main subsist-
ence depot is five miles IN front OF
Lawton.
The indignation of the natives has
compelled the insurgent generals to
countermand their orders to burn the
towns as they reiterated. The Ameri-
can policy of not destroying property
is creating n revulsion of feeling in our
favor, Natives are returning through
the American lines to their own homes.
1t is said that Aguinaldo has Bed into
the province of Nueva Feija. On April
20 he retreated by carriage from Bali
nag through San Isidro, and nothing
has been heard from him In the two
weeks since.
The 5000 Spanish prisoners who arc
reported to be held by the insurgents
have been carried into n northern prov
ince and scattered among small garri-
sons. They are beyond American sue
cor this season unless a Filipino sur
render takes place within three weeks.
Five American prisoners were carried
through this town last week, Their
names are unknown.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
CALLS IT poLYGAMY.
Bishop Leonard, of the Episcopal Church,
DenOunoes Our Divorce Laws and
Wants Church to BE Severe.

Cleveland, o., May 17,-Bishop Leon
ard, in his annual address before the
OHIO Episcopalian diocesan convention
here, scathingly denounced the divorce
laws. "The good people of the United
States are raising u great cry" said
the bishop, against the admission of
member of congress who is n po-
lygamist, when practical polygamy
is being practiced all over this
country, Things have come to
such pass that the flimsiest preteXts
are made the means of securing u
divorce. A slight quarrel or miserable
lust are alike made means to this
end" Bishop Leonard then went on
to say that he wanted the church laws
made so severe that divorced person
cannot be remarked at all by an Epis-
copal clergyman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25

Pomeroy, Ia, May 1.-THE fourth OF
a series Of disastrous fires occurred
here. The flames started in vacant
building owned by George Smith.
There are no water works in PomerOy
and the fire quickly spread to other
wooden buildings in the row. Pom
eroy seems doomed to misfortune. In
1898 it was totally destroyed by
cyclone and recent fires have practi-
cally wiped out the business portion Of
the town. All insurance policies have
been cancelled, very few being taken
up by the state companies The fires
ere thought TO have been the work OF
lncendiaries.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Ia the verdict a legal One?

Oswego, Kan, May 1.-THE jury In
the case of the state against Robert
Simons, former president of the Neosho
Valley Investment company, who was
on trial here for defrauding parties in
the sale of lands, returned verdict of
guilty. The case was given to the
jury Saturday night. On Saturday
evening, during the argument of the
case, one juryman took sick and had to
be excused from duty. The defendant
agreed to submit the case to the re-
naming II and now there is question
as to the validity of the verdict.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
FOR PARDON REFORM.
Gov. Stanley Determines to Try syatsm Of
ParOllng Convlcts In tho Kansas PEN
itentIRry- Conditions Exactlng.


Topeka, Kan, May 17.-Gov. STAN
Icy has decided to try the conditional
pardon plan. Attorney General God
ard has rendered an opinion holding
chat the plan can be adopted under ex-
listing laws. The governor is now pre-
pairing blanks, and as soon as they are
printed he will begin the issuance Of
conditional pardons. He believes Il will
be better TO issue conditional pardOns
than absolute ones. "There are many
young men in the penitentiary who
are serving sentence for their first Of
fense," said he, "Many of them arc
model prisoners, If an opportunity is
afforded them, they may make good
citizens. ! propose to try some OF
them and see how it works. The condi-
tions will be very exacting. They
must sign contract that they will NOT
drink intoxicating liquors, not visit
gambling houses, abide by all
laws, be industrious and help
those dependent upon them. They
will have to file sworn state
ment in the executive Office each month
giving a record of their months do
ings. Then IL they fail to comply with
any OF the conditions they will DO
taken back to prison" The governor
says that he will use the conditional
pardon in the cases Of young married
men who have families dependent upon
them,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Ton Dead from smallpox.

Kansas City, Kan, May l7.-Mrs.
Allhouse, of Ais Freeman avenue, died
of smallpox yesterday, making the
tenth victim of the disease since tho
outbreak of the pestilence two months
ago. There are now IA patients con-
fined in the hospital at Eighth street
and Sanford avenue, but all of them
are in fair way TO recovery. In va
rious parts of the city there are other
cases, but in nearly every instance the
patients are improving under the care
of the physicians, and no more deaths
are expected.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25

Vancouver, b. c., May 1S.--The as
cent on Mount Morrison, the highest
mountain in Formosa, has been made
by X. T. Stoepel, an explorer Of note.
On the mountain near the summit he
discovered tribe of human beings
that had never seen the face Of white
man, and, possibly, had never seen a
Chinaman. These people were of fero-
cious aspect extremely ugly, thin and
entirely naked. They were skull hunt
ers evidently ard existed on wild ami
mails and we've not averse to human
flesh Lower down on the mountain
no discovered a wild race Of Malays.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
CHARGED WITH TREASON.
Seven Alleged Former British Ohloers Ar
rested at Pretoria Accused of Enroll
ing Men to Cause Rebellion.

Pretoria, Transvaal Republic, May
17.-The arrest at Johannesburg Of
seven alleged former British officers on
the charge of high treason has caused
intense excitement here. The arrests
were effected by detective who joined
the movement which, it is asserted,
was for the purpose of enrolling men
in order to cause an outbreak Of re-
bellion. discriminating documents
were found on the prisoners and it is
expected that further arrests will be
made.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
LABoRERs RESUMING WORK.
Many Fillplnos Begin tho Cultivation of
Rice BleldS and Others Are Coming
into the American Lines.

Manila, May ls, Although the rebels
still threaten San Fernando in consid-
cradle force, large numbers of natives,
majority Of them families with their
household goods, are returning daily
to the towns inside the American lines.
This is the case in the vicinity of Apalit
especially. Many Of the richer Filipi-
nos are coming to Manila and laborers
are resuming work in the rice fields.
The latter show their respect for Amer
lean soldiery by removing their hats to
the passing trains.
The Capture of San IsidrO.
Washington, May Is. The following
dispatch has been received at the war
department:
Manila, May lI--Adjutant General Washing
ton; Situation ~ follows: Lawton, with tact
and ability, has covered Bulacan province with
his column and driven insurgent troops north
ward into San Isidro, second lnsurgent capital
which he captured this morning; Is now driving
enemy northward into mountains. He hns
constant fighting, inhicting heavy losses and
suffering; few casualties appearance OF his
troops on tanks OF enemy behind intrench-
ments thrown up OF every strategic point and
town very demoralizlng TO the insurgents and
has given them no opportunity TO reooncentrnte
scattered troops. Hobbies column with gum
boats proceeding up Rio Grande,-otls,
Portions of the dispatch not made
public relate to future movements Of
the trOons
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
pOpULIsT EDITORS ADJOURN.
National Reform PSess Association Issuea
an Address In which Strong Ground
Is Taken Against Fusion,

Kansas City, Mo-, May 1s.-The con-
vention of the National Reform Press
association closed. The principal bush
ness transacted was the adoption OF an
address TO the people The address
adopted was the same Ms that adopted
short time previous by the national
executive committee of the peoples
party. This address, after congratulate
ing the party and press on successes,
instructs the organization committee
to organize in all the states; that
delegates be elected TO the state con-
ventions, opposed TO fusion; that the
middle-of.theroad populists in state
conventions bolt il fusion Is carried,
and take the contest to the national
convention, and bolt there should flu
sion carry. The instructions also de-
clare If the national committee fails TO
call the national convention in due
time, the organization committee shall
call such convention.
The address was adopted after hard
fight. Several Of the members of the
committee worked hard to secure the
committees Endorsement of Wharton
Barker and Ignatius Donnelly for pres
ident and vice president in 1900. This
the committee refused to do and II also
refused to indorse any one else. A
hard fight was also made on the refer
endum clause, but it was finally adopt
ed. w. Il. Haughawout, of Missouri,
Abe Steinberger, of Kansas, and Frank
Burkitt, of Mississippi, were appointed
delegates to the Transmississippi Com
mercial congress at Wichita, Kan,
Mnnr % ~, lima q innl,,nirn
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25

Guthrie, Ok, May 1s.-The territorial
board of education has submitted to
Gov. Barnes the report of its examine
ton of his accounts as agent of the
school land leasing fund. The report
shows the total receipts of the school
land office between May 26, 1897, and
May /, of this year, to have been $780,
51O.0s, of which 1923, 1883 were dis
bursed for expenses, 81, O52,03 returned
to applicants and $SO5, 5lOO5 paid over
to the territorial treasurer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25

Washington, Kan, May H.-Sheriff
Edward Coleman, of this county, was
killed about one o'clock yesterday
at Hollenberg, near the state line, by
William Hoxie, whom he was arresting
for stealing. When put under arrest
Hoxie sprang at the sheriff's throat.
The officer shot him through the body.
Hoxie fred back, hitting the sheriff in
the neck, killing him. Hoxie, who is
10 wears old. will probably not recover.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
woman TO Get a Degree.

Springfield, o., May 1S.-At a meet
ing yesterday of the board of directors
Of |yittenberg college, one Of the oldest
Lutheran educational institutions in
the country, it was decided to admit
women to the theological seminary
and, upon completion of the course, to
confer the degree of b. D. upon them,
the same as the men. The action was
taken with but one dissenting vote.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
The Initiation Killed Him.

Toledo, o., May 17.-Charles Steinele
died from injuries said to have been
sustained in an initiation in the Catho-
lie Young Mems association. During
the progress of the initiation the lights
were turned out and some one hit
Steinele in the back and he was tripped.
When the lights were turned on he
had a hemorrhage of the lungs He
never recovered from this and they oc-
Cured frequently until he died.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
no. Present Dewoy,s Sword.

Washington, May ia notable fea-
ture of Admiral Dewey's arrival in
Washington will be the presentation
to him by the president Of the superb
jeweled sword made by the authority
of congress as a testimonial from the
government The sword was complet-
ed some time ago, but, owing to its del
icacy and great value, it was deemed
best not to send it to the admiral. 1t
is now in safe deposit vault, awaiting
his coming.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Wnntod 10 Flnttcn a snlI,e.

Pottsville, Pa, May 1s,-Albert OIL,
lad II years old, living near the spot,
was arrested and held without bail by
the authorities at Tamaqua, charged
with putting the spike on the rail
which caused an accident on the Phila-
delphia & Reading railway at Zehners,
whereby one man was killed and sew
eral were injured. Oil admitted the
charge. His excuse for placing the
spike on the rail was that he wanted
10 hntten IL.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25

Emilia Hintz swallowed spoonful
Of trough on rats" at Newton and died
from the effects of the poison. Miss
Hintz was % years old and was the
complaining witness in suit then
pending in which she accused Butler
county young man of being the cause of
her ruin.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
RennhlIcnn Edltors nd lola.

Citizens of lola handsomely enter
tanned the Second District Republican
Editorial association. Every business
house in town was decorated and there
was banquet at which Congressman
Bowersock and Private Secretary Allen
spoke. Officers were chosen as follows:
President, Charles f. Scott, lola Regis
ter; vice president, w. c. Markham,
Baldwin Ledger; secretary, w. A.
Mitchell, Olathe Mirror.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Sad Affair Near Lawrence.

Miss Rose Mcfarland, daughter Of
Thomas Mcfarland, farmer near
Lawrence, was accidentally killed by
her brother Frank. The tragedy oc-
Cured when Frank and his sister were
alone ON the farm. Frank took a gun
to shoot the dog, but the piece was ac-
cidentally discharged and his sister
killed. Miss Mcfarland was 80 years
old. Frank is 20. The young man was
frantic with grief.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Excitement at Turon.

Turon, in Reno county, was greatly
,stirred up over the recent work of fire
bugs and robbers, Several days ago
the Turon mill and elevator, the prop
,erty of M. II. Potter, was burned to
the ground. The loss was $12, 900.
Later Mr., Potter's large barn was
fred, burning five horses and several
mules and cattle. The loss was over
IS 1900 Besides this, different mer-
chants have been held up and robbed
recently.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25

Washington, May l7.-The national
committee of the dewey home fund"
to-day issued an address to the people
Of the United States urging subscrip-
lions for a home for Admiral Dewey at
the national capital to be worthy in
some measure of his services and indie
alive in a small degree of the gratitude
which is not of day but of all time. I"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
TerrIbly Crushed. but san LIves.

Galena, Kan, May 1s.--Al Williams,
employed in the Ethel s mine in Cooper
hollow, was crushed beyond recogni-
ton by several tons of dirt caving in.
Two other workmen, Robert Jones and
o. G. Givens, were also caught by the
falling powders, but escaped serious in
juries. Williams brains oozed out,
his lungs are ruptured and several ribs
are torn loose from the spinal column
and he is otherwise horribly mangled,
but is still alive.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
For tho Destitute Insane.

The last legislature appropriated
about $25O,OOO for maintenance Of the
destitute insane. Only 100000 will be
paid out by the state treasurer on this
account, however, as delinquent taxes
will be deducted from the amounts
claimed. The following table shows
the amount appropriated for each coun-
ty on the list for the maintenance of
, destitute insane, the amount of delin-
quent taxes and the amount payable in
cash:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Good Place for Prof. Benton.

Prof. Guy Benton, formerly assistant
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton and lately of Baker university
faculty, has accepted the presidency of
the Upper Iowa university, a Metho-
dist university at Fayette, Ia. He
was superintendent of the Fort Scott
schools for "a number of years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Lower Insurance Rates.

Fire insurance rates on farm prop
erty will be reduced from 10 to % per
cent. within the next few days. The
various insurance companies have given
notice that the new rates will go into
effect by June at the latest. 1t will
be impossible for the companies to re-
duce the rates on city property before
June L.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
little in Command at NIalolos.

A letter from Lieut.. Col. Little dated
at Malolos, April 5, says that he was in
command of the regiment when it en-
tered the city. Metcalf had been
wounded and Funston gave out just as
they reached the town and went back
to Manila on sick report. Capt. Wat
son, of company L, was in command of
Little's battalion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Selling Them All Out.

The recent sale of the Junction City
& Fort Kearney branch of the Union Pa
cifc leaves only one Kansas road now
in the hands of receivers That one is
the Leavenworth, Topeka & South
western. The latter road will be sold
in few months, and the court docket
will then be entirely free from rail-
roads for the first time in 20 years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Gave 1t Back to the Old Folks.

Judge Simons, in the district court
at Fort Scott took farm from j. E.
Rogers and gave it to his feeble old
parents. The helpless old father testi-
fed that they had given the farm to
the son with the understanding that he
was to provide for them the remainder
of their lives and that as soon as the
deed was delivered he began to abuse
them cruelty and finally drove them
from the old homestead.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
A Group of Cheerful workers.

Farmer neighbors of Mrs. j. L. Piper,
of Wabaunsee county, whose husband
died recently, gathered at her home and
put in IS acres of corn for her, 80 teams
working at one time A photograph
of the group of cheer full workers was
taken.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25

Near Beloit a portable sawmill has
taken the contract to cut 95, 900 feet of
lumber from three-acre grove owned
by John Vernon. This grove was
planted by Mr. Vernon 25 years ago on
the raw prairie.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Bad Fire Mt Neosho Falls,

Fire starting in the Snodgrass cloth
ing store at Neosho Falls destroyed
the entire block, including the Good
rich bank, the post Office, the Neosho
Falls Post and several stores and Off
3es. The loss is from $40, 900 to $50, 900.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
This PRISONER win BE Shot.

Ogden, Utah, May 17.--This morning
at Brigham City Judge Hart pro-
nounced sentence of death on Abe
Majors, convicted of killing Captain
of Police Brown, of Ogden, en- April
30. The prisoner elected to be
shot and the sentence will be carried
out July between ten a. m. and four
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Negro Brute at Parsons.

S. S. Scott, a colored minister" at
Parsons, is in Jail charged with statu-
tory rape of his own daughter, who
was kept under her fathers control for
some time and never made the condi-
ton of affairs known. The girl was
recently declared insane, the doctors
testifying that Scott's use of her was
the cause.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Concerning Gen. Funston's Ambitions.

Editor Charles f. Scott, of lola, a
lifelong friend of Fred Funston, says
the latter would not enter the political
field unless it was for some semi-mili-
tary position and thinks governor-gen-
eral of the Philippine islands would
about fit the general. Capt. Fred
Buchan, just back from Manila, says
Gen. Funston's ambition is to go to
Cuba and start cattle ranch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25

Capt. j. b. Johnson, ex-circuit judge
and ex-speaker of the Kansas house,
died at Topeka from softening of the
brain. Capt. Johnson was one of the
pioneer citizens and for many years
was a prominent figure in republican
notifies
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Mrs. Thompson Wants a Place.

Mrs. j. Q. Thompson, of Pratt, is
seeking Endorsements which she will
present to President Mckinley asking
to be appointed one of the 10 national
commissioners from the United States
ut the Paris exposition. Gov. Stan
iey's support is pledged to James Ali
son, of Wichita, cousin of the presi-
lo,1f
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Affects building Associations.

Among the important laws that went
into effect on the 18th is the act plac-
ing building and loan associations un-
der the supervision of the state bank
commissioner, Charters have been
granted in Kansas for about 400 con-
Germs of this character, but many Of
them have died and only about rs are
now doing business under the laws Of
this state, In addition there are IL or
30 nonresident companies doing BUSH
ness in the state.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Grievance Against Chancellor Snow.

The county superintendent in state
convention at Hutchinson passed reso-
lutions censuring Chancellor Snow, Of
the state board, on account of the sever
ity of the questions in physiology
prepal ed by him for the last state
teachers examination.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
saIls 70 RelIeve peNey.

San Francisco, May 17.-Rear Adj
miral John G. Watson, who will relieve
Admiral Dewey in command of the
Asiatic squadron, sailed for his post on
the steamer City Of Peking yesterday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Landis Out July L.

Gov. Stanley announced that ]. B.
Tomlinson, of Minneapolis, would sue
coed Harry Lands as warden of the
oenitentiary July i. w. H. Thompson
xIV de deputy warden.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Fnther Sues a Linuor DenIer.

A. L. Devote, an Atchison liquor
dealer, was sued for $40, 900 damages by
M. j. Hanley, who charges that one of
Devoto's bartenders sold liquor to his
11-Year-old son.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Horse Racing to Attract Trade.

Merchants Of Chapman have inaugu-
rated series of Saturday horse races,
to continue throughout the summer, to
attract the trade of farmers. The mer-
chants offer the prizes, and assert that
it is a paying investment.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Library Instead of a sword.

Some of the friends of Lieut.. Col. e.
C. Little have suggested that instead
of raising fund to buy him sword
the money be put into library for
him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-05-25
Farmer Robertson's Horrible Death.

FARMER hobertsonS HorrlDle Death
Thomas Robertson, a farmer near
Hutchinson, was trampled to death by
bull. The animal had been dehorned
on account of its viciousness. Mr.. Rob-
ertson went on foot into his pasture,
carrying a pitchfork to protect himself.
The animal made sudden charge.
Robertson lost his footing and fell and
the bull jumped upon him. The body
was recovered only after the bull had
been shot and killed.