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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06

Preston Porter, of Lawrence, father
of the young negro who was burned
at a stake near Limon, Col, for the
murder of little Louise Frost, will
make demand upon the state of
Colorado for damages for his sons
death.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
GAME WAS A TIE.
MissOuri-Kansas ThaBkseIving Day Foot
ball Contest Resulted In a Score of
Six to Six

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 3o-The
great Thanksgiving football game be-
tween Missouri and Kansas ended in
draw, with the score of to 6, and
Missouri holding the ball, but with it
Is yards in favor of the Kansas crowd
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Gov. stanley a Director.

TIE Y. NJ. G. A state convention at
Wichita last week was well attended.
On the new state executive committee
selected is Gov. Stanley, State School
superintendent Nelson and Postmas-
ter E. F. Caldwell, of Lawrence.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
The VOC bal Kentuokv.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 3O.-With Off
cial returns from every county in
Kentucky, the Courier-JournaI an
nounces Bryan's plurality as 1875 and
Beckham's as s,51s.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Early Kansas Tesoser Dead.

Miss Mary Chaplin, 81 years old, died
in Chicago recently. Miss Chaplin and
her sister were among the first school
teachers in Lawrence, conducting Il
private school there previous to the
founding of the University of Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Serious Up-ising IN Jnb.iaad

Zanzibar, Nov. 2s.-The Somalis have
risen in Jubaland, province Of British
East Africa. About 1000 weli-armed
men are on the warpath. Subcommis-
sioner Jenner, who has been on a, tour
inland with a small force, was MUIR
dered November ID.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Po.r ONCE Receipts in Kansas.

The total post office receipts in Kan
sas last year aggregated $1,62O, 343.80
The average amount expended per
capita for mail facilities was $1.19.
There are 1852 post offices in the
state
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
SENATOR cUsHMAN K. DAVIS.

the distinguished statesman. The
kidney affection which developed dur
ing his early illness refused to sue
cumb to treatment and this resulted
in his death.
Henderson, Jefferson county, N. Y, Juna
16, 1898. In that year his parents moved
to Waukesha, Wis, where his father
farmed until 1850. After attending the
common schools young Davis spent three
years in Carroll college at Waukesha. me-
pairing himself for the University of Mich
igan, from which he graduated in 1851.
In 1860 Mr.. Davis began the practice 1f
law and also took an active part in tbs
campaign resulting in the election of In
coin. Two years later, war having come
he closed his law Office to enlist in the
volunteer army. He served for two arr
in the army of the Tennessee In Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and MissIS-
Bippi, part of the time on staff duty. When
in 1864 broken health compelled his re-
tirement he was first lieutenant of CON-
pany B, Twenty-eighth Wisconsin vol
unteer infantry. Going to st. Paul he
formed a law partnership with his army
chief, Gen. w. A. German, ex-governor
of Minnesota territory. In 1868 he was
elected to the state legislature and two
years later was appointed United Sizes
district attorney, serving five yea -
that position. In 1873 by a majority of one
vote he was nominated by the repuS-fc-
ans for governor and elected by ma
Jority of 1886. The campaign issue was
then new, being whether the state could
control the charges of railroads. Gov.
Davis asserted this right and such lcgis-
lation was enacted and enforced during
his term of office. During a protracic
senatorial contest at that session Gov
Davis was one of the candidates but CHE
Justice Mcmillan was finally elected. II
was at this time that the great g-ass-
hopper plague devastated southwestern
Minnesota and Gov. Davis raised over
$1,OO0,0O0 in money besides supplies for the
victims Of the plague
During 1856 many of the newspapers nd
vocated his election as United States SEN
ator and when the legislature of 1887 meg
Senator Mcmillan withdrew as n candi-
date for reelection and Mr. Davis re-
ceived every vote. Senator Davis first
craftsmanship in the senate was OF the
committee on pensions, which he held
throughout his first term, He wcs he,
author Of the pension law of 16Jv oh
terminated the demands for excessive
pension legislation and also, satisfied the
old soldiers. AS a student and an a.1-
thority on international law Senator Da-
Wis furnished briefs to President Har-I-
son and Secretary of State Blaine on the
Gillian dispute and the Behring sea COZ
troversy. His advocacy of the new locks
at the Sault Ste. Marie ship canal car
ried to a successful result legislation the
wisdom of which has since been amply
demonstrated. During the past four years
Senator Davis position as chairman of
the foreign relations committee OF the SEN
ate and later as one of the - aca
commissioners have kept hi1 psIf-
nently before the public of all nations.
He was reelected without opposition in
1899 for the third term
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Decrease.
AIbaush VIII Succeed Isreidentba,.

Kingman, Kan, Nov. 27.-Morton
Albaugh, editor of the Kingman
Courier, and chairman of the repub-
hean state committee, will succeed
John W. Breidenthal as bank commits
sioner. The term is for four years az
s., 400 Der year
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
To Consolidate TWO Societies.

An effort will be made to CONSOLE
date the horticultural society with
the state board of agriculture and
place Secretary Coburn, of the
board of agriculture, in charge of the
consolidated organization.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Free Delivery for MANHATTAN

The movement for securing free de-
livery for Manhattan has been favora-
.bly considered by the postoffice de-
partment. The volume of business
: has long beea sufficient to warrant
,the serTice.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06

The farmers in several counties in
Kansas who grow castor beans for
market have not had much better sue
cess than usual and the crop returns
are far from satisfactory.-Top
Mail and Breeze.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Jerry mp-on Changes Residence.

Congressman Jerry Simpson has
sold his cattle ranch in Barber county
and will move to Kansas City. He is
interested with eX-Congressman
Peters and others in a commission
firm at the stock yards.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
No M"r- Pn;.r.cs fnr H m.

John w. BreidenthaI, late fusion
nominee for governor, says he will re-
tire from active politics. In March
his term as bank commissioner will
expire.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Senator wslIington's Name Omitted.

Washington. Nov. 27.-In making
up the republican caucus list of the
senate the name of Senator Yelling
ton, of Maryland, has been omitted at
his own request He has chosen q
seat On the republican side. however.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Actor. Want q nar tn R--,

New York. Nov. 2s.-The Actors
Church Alliance of America has begun
an active campaign against Sunday
theatrical performances and its mem
oers promise to keep it up until
actors have enc day of rest in seser
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
suIt Over Fac Arresr.

At Topeka, William Bryan sued S.
F. Metzler for $35,1OO for false arrest.
Bryan was arrested for completely in
the Metzler diamond robbery
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Strange Case In Usage County

A young woman in Usage county
sued her husband for divorce and got
it, but it was discovered that the hus-
band was not yet of age and therefore
could not be sued in a court of law.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
The states stcid. IN Wealth

In 1861 the assessed valuation of
all property in Kansas was $24, 737, 500
and the total tax levy $74, 1888. In 1900
the assessed valuation is 1928, 729, 003
and the total tax levy $780,, 1898.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Over Three Mnllons to reacher.

In Kansas last year So, 173O,62 .35 was
paid to district school-teachers; $719,-
All went for fuel, repairs and rent;
$52, 40S for apparatus and library
equipment and $36S, 657 for buildings.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Crusade Against Liquor Sellers.

The people of Rice county are rails
ing $4,000 to fight violators of the
prohibitory law. This money is Sc
cured by individual pledges, $4,000
having already been subscribed
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Another Briol, Plant at Coreyvmie.

a company has been organized in
Coffeyville for the purpose of putting
in another big vitrifed brick plant.
1t will have capacity of 100000
bricks per day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Combine of implements Dealers.

Implement dealers of southern Kan
sas met at Wichita and formed an ore
ganization to control prices in that
section and to secure better railroad
traffic.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
kansas Farmer,s Heavy Lose

barn owned by Thomas NGiff1in, a
farmer seven miles west of Lawrence,
burned the other night. Nine horses
were incinerated. Four thousand
bushels of corn were destroyed
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
GAIN ONLY SLIGHT.
According to the 1900 Census Kan
sas Has 1,47o,4o5 People.
This Is Increase of 43,399. or Three Per
Cent-In 1900 the Population Is Near
Iy IA Times as Large as It Was In
186O-Cen<us by Counties.

Washington, Nov. 25.-According to
the official returns, the growth of
Kansas during the last decade was the
smallest as compared with any similar
period in the history of the state. The
population of Kansas now is 1,470,-
495, as against 1,427 ,O96 in 1890, an in
crease of only 1880, or per cent.
The population of Kansas by census
years, including the growth and per-
centaoe of gain Is as follows.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Yates Center Vote for New sohon..

A special election at Yates Center
to vote $4,000 bonds for new school
building resulted in the almost unani-
.mous adoption of the proposition.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Three BOYS Killed and Fourtee

~iAi77 1'o'9 niue" AN T ief' "ounef7t-s
Wheeling, W. Va, Nov. 28.-At Leae-
erville, W. Va, 20 miles above Wheel
ing, on the Ohio river, a crowd of %
boys had built fire on the river bank
from drift wood and were watching
the rising waters. In lot of drift
wood one of the boys threw on the
fire was can partially filed with
nitro-glycerine. Immediately there
was terrific explosion and three boys
were killed and II wounded, of whom
three may die. AS result of the
explosion an infant child of Mrs. Du-
rig died few minutes after<vard.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-06
Alleged Plot to Assasslna,e Mckinley.

New York, Nov. 28.-The police at
Hobo4en, n. j., received a letter al
leging the existence of plot to as
sassinate President Mckinley. The
name of the alleged chief conspirator
the police refuse to make public at
this time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

1,bird Tho Rromnton and PiccadilIy 1.-TWO
niles on this work has yet been dohe' II
is intended to connect with the projected deep
level express line of the old underground at South
Kensington Station and the company VIII, Tor
all practical purposes. be an offshoot of the
District Railway.
The trunk line feeders are:
Ffrst-The Waterloo and City zone and half
mies) without intermediate stops; opened 10
the public more than a year ago II carries lhe
South Western Company's suburban traffic into
the City.
Second-The Waterloo and Baker Street 0wo
and a half niles with proposed extensions
south to the Elephant and Castle and north TO
the Great Western terminus at Paddinston-
Work is being advanced rapidly, and the line
will probably be opened in 1908,
Third-The Charing Cross and Hampstead
five miles, This is little more than a project
al present but all necessary powers have been
secured. and arrangements for financing are on
the point of completion, so that work may be eX-
pected to be started shortly.
Fourth-The Great Northern and City (three
miles) This line is being rapidly pushed for
ward, and will be ready for traffic about the end
OF next wear 1t differs from the others in that
it is specially designed to carry the heavy sub
urban traffic of the Great Northern that
cumulates at Finsbury Park Junction, thus
abng that company to run its trains directly
into the City.
Fifth-The two old underground companies
District and Metropolitan have been success
fully experimenting with electric traction and
it is announced that before three years
over steam locomotiOn will have been superseded
on the entire system. In addition to this a deep
level express line is contemplated between Earl's
Court and the Mansion House-it is this line
that would throw off the projected BromptOn-
Piccadilly extension. This change on the under
ground system is expected to save three cents
a locomotive mile, and to give a more rapid
working, increasing the number of trains by
about 10 per cent, to say nothing of doing away
with the villanous fumes that now make jour
ney the underground dreaded ordeal
With the exception of the Great Northern and
City, which IS designed for ordinary traffic all
these lines, built and building. present similar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

in addition to which there is constant communl-
cation between the two The East of London
has a movement of its own, principally north
and south centring about the docks What
traction has therefore. to do for London is to
provide rapid access to the district contained
within the line of the Underground, and to join
the city and West End The map will show
that this is what the new system will effect.
Before describing the lines OF electric railroad
that are to accomplish this object. it will he as
well to remark popularity that makes the
traction problem different in its conditions for
London to what it would be in most cities. Com
muncation by tramCar has never been practi-
cable within the central area of London, for the
reason that it is with few exceptions, tanGle
of streets already blocked with more
traffic than they can accommodate. Even the
best arterial lines such as oxford St HOlborn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

cred. They will be divided easily into two cate
es-independent lines and trunk line feeders
The independent lines are:
First-The City and South London, opened
ten years ago, runs from Stockwell to the city
(four miles, Extensions are now completing
north to Islingtor. south to Chaplain ana a
branch TO Brixton, doubling the length
Second-The Central London will be opened IN
June or July; runs from the City to Shepherd
Bush (six niles This line follows the whole
length Of Oxford-st., the greatest artery of
traffic in the world. The cars motors and much
of the equipment of this company, as well as Oh
the Waterloo and City, are American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

or Piccadilly- Brompton, suffer from the circum-
stances attending the growth of London. At
every mile two the highway enters the an
cent high street of some old time village-Char-
ing or KcrsingtOn or Islington-and this nearly
invariably takes the form of a narrow passage
where all traffic is reduced to a walk This fire.
quent strangulation of the principal arteries
together with the nearly impossible state of the
City streets has doubtless been the principal
reason why traction has developed in the drec-
ton of the bus and of the two wheeled hanson
beloved of LOndCners.
This said the electric roads may be consid-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

features. All have separate tunnels for the ID
and down traffic varying in diameter from, m
to II feet. These tunnels are at a cOnsiderabl.
depth below street level say. normally. fftv
feet (the Central London varies between tba.
and ninety fee); this depth avoids nearly an
difficulty with sewers and such impediuAntg
The tunnels are lined with iron, concrete protec.
ton not being allowed by the acts Of Paria-
ment of the respective companies. Excavation {.
carried on by boring, the access to the Iina
being through shafts at the station sites gene--
ally about half mile apart In one resnecs
London is fortunate, the soil consists OF :,
deep bed Of clay that offers great advantages :,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

of any other great city in the world she was inc
worst served of all in the matter of rapid inter
communication between her central and outly-
ing districts network of underground trac-
ton lines is now in course of construction that
sbouId belp to remedy this state of affairs.
London need not be considered anything
more definite than an of five hundred
square miles occupied by population OF about
six millions From the point of view of traction
it is not necessary to consider the various Off
ciaI areas of London, whether police, County
Council or other, need We enter into the
question of this great city's extraordinary lack
Of municipal Capitalization; we are only con
cerned with the total and distribution of the
population, together with its movement Now,
,his movement is twofold-one yearly or grad
pal, the other daily or recurring both enter into
the traction problem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

man will be of assistance The main feature to
seize is the line of the old underground railway.
This encircles what may be called the heart OIL
London and on it abut all the trunk lines anu
all the suburban tramway lines; within the area
it incloses-say, five miles by two-regn the caD'
the omnibus and congested chaos. In TINS heart
of London note two important dstrlcts one
marked City (business). the other west Cehtral
mercantile and shOpping). The daily moVeheht
into these from the north west and south may
ne estimated at not less than million a uay'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
CRosssECrION CENTRAL LONDON RAILROAD
of

working. One heavy item Of expense has been
the handling of excavated earth This has 10
be brought to the mouth of the shaft Theme
carted 10 the Thames. loaded on a barge and
moved to suitable dumping grounds
The cost of constructing and equipping MAJ
be taken to average the tremendous sum Of
100000 a mile. This represents the actual
figure in the case of the Great Northern an
City; in that of the Central London it is slightly
exceeded: in that of the Waterloo and Ctr
it is slightly reduced Capital has been RAISED
in three different ways. Firstly direct az
peal to the public as an approximate 8 pG
cent to Is per cent conservative investment
Secondly the assistance Of the trunk lins
Gor instance a guarantee OF interest vas
given by the South Western Company TO taa
Waterloo and City shareholders) Third-B7
the issue of the share capital TO the contractos
as against the construction and equipment Of III
line. as in the case of the Great Northern AMI
City.
No unusual difficulties have been met VIII
Boring under the Thames River has proceeded
on the familiar lines Of shields and compress
air. There. as elsewhere, the chief trouble h4
resulted from soft spots and water. Thus IN
Central London encountered eonsideraSA
the third rail central conductor has been gens'
ally adopted with various motors, mostly @
American manufacture On the old undergone
system, however, il is not proposed 10 lay a tnE-
rail, but merely 10 substitute electric au'onF
biles for the present steam engines; the Iesl-
of this apparently retrogressive policy viii z
watched with interest. on the details of moNS
and car working the companies whose under
takings are not yet completed are awaiting lA'
opening of the Central London before eomins
to any conclusion.
FARES AND TRAFFIC.
Every one OF The companies mentioned A@S ~
its act a condition that cheap fares for worAihs'
men must be allowed at certain hours Of Tx |
day. 1t Will thus be possible to travel the "l'~ !
length of the Central London six niles lot " |
cents That company has, Furthermore de'i-'-
to suppress class division. and the dHe''~
seem generally inclined 10 a liberal policy OA :
question of fares. Such tendency is ho"s'1
not the rule, and much confusion viii pi'''--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
Trunk lines


The gradual movement of London is toward
the suburbs, and similar to what may be seen
In any large centre Forty years ago the popu-
IatiOn of the district known the City was
100000; it is 10000 In the ten years of
the last census period the West Central district
was losing at the rate of about 10 per cent and
the West was about stationary. But in the
outer zones the increase has for many years
been large within the last census period it
might be averaged at % per cent The direct
application of such facts and figures to the
Traction problem is obvious and familiar.
To follow the daily movement, glance at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

A-Mans,on House. B-PiccadiIly Circus. Coz
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17
Don't [ flake Up Your Hind

that you can not have 2 pretty home because you haven't lots of money. You must not judge this store by the prices others charge Don't think you must pay aIgh prices tc get the best, Iti sa [ always necessary. t isn't at all here just at present. We have lots of ome-brightness for some ore.
 BLUFF CITY
 FURNITURE co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17
I RARE OPPORTUNITY.
Offered bg the Cotton Belt ia the
 s10 Round Trip Chicago Rate,

| number of prominent and pOpu- lar Cotton Belt officials are ia the city today fTharsdayJ They are General passenger and ticket agent F. ". LeBeaume, of St. Louis; DiYis- ion Passenger Agent ". z. PeelpF, of Memphis; Division Freight Agent Jim Watson. of Little Rock. The latter gentleman succeeded Capt. ;. F HHzheim. now superintendent of palace cars at Texarkana
 The two former gentlemen. Messrs. LeBeaume aad Peeler are here pril cipaHg in the interest of l he wonder faiiy cheap excursion e he ran 70 Chicago from tbis eItr on Friday and Saturday. The fare fer the round trip f4 SD cheaper than waking Hr. Pc Ter las #ateres Fed hundreds af Pine BIufaus on preyi- oas visits here and there wilt De an unusually large crowd from this c55T and other points above here 70 take advantage of. what we conkit- CT the offer 6f their lives. The Cot ton BeIt will certainly make 1t 8
 most pleasant trip fof those who take 1t, for taey have all the faeili- tIaa E6 furnish comfort and pleasure. D8 a8t u4f-s =rbis rare opportunity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-17
WILL ACCOMMODATE I'M

'sI see. said J as. Jsffries recently. stnat corbett says he was knocked out bg chance blow Friday night. and that he iz suffering far 3 Fetue 2 fight. Ii he k really anelauz t8 fight ne again, IT accom- n5date him. will fight hi-l q we from tomorrow night
 Yes ebImed Ia fbe eazmH manager. Billy Brady. and r5 make it interesting 0a VIII ber asas Sf8b00 against S58ea 5r as nle4 more as MT f8raetr or als t-.aa s want at the sane aatz
 We are both la good ersa. There ought to be as tFH .aftq. esa 5aBe4 the champion Ifha ls zea+ a-rs Is ais chance = ssFa a Ieas5 as much money and hya5r as Es F5aFf f he had aeieatea ms Frfaae
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