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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
WILL BOERs SURRENDER?
President Kruger Has Asked HIS Follow.
ers to Vote For or Against ContIn-
uing the War.

London, May 28.-When Lord Rob-
erts wrote his first dispatch on Trans
vaal territory yesterday, shortly be-
fore two o'clock in the afternoon, he
was 81 miles from Johannesburg and
II from Pretoria. His immensely SUI
perior forces had passed the Vaal
river, their last great natural obstacle,
at three points. The Vaal forms a
curve of so miles from Parys on the
west to Zand drift on the east. The
concave of the current is toward the
Free State. Thus Lord Roberts adj
vancing along the railway, was in a
position to strike any part of the
crescent by shorter lines than those
by which the Beers could reinforce
the threatened points. The Beers re-
treated without a show of defense.
Gen. French and Gen. Hamilton appar-
emily did not fire a shot.
President Kruger's proclamation to
the burghers asking their votes for or
against continuing the war is under
stood to say they can quit now with
the prospect of retaining their farms
or continuing to the bitter end. Ru-
mors are current in Lord Roberts
army that the Beers intend to sur
render.
Several correspondents wire the
London papers that there are 100, 900
foreigners in the Boer ranks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Number "sixteen."

In his history of New York one of the
classics OF American authorShips, Diedricl1
knlckerbocker washington lrvIng) wrote.
loving y, yet with unctuous sarcasm, of the
beauties and traditions of his loved Men
Netherlands" the peaceful valley of the.
Hudson from Albany to Manhattan, the
many legends with which the entire region
abounds-notably that of Rip Van Wrinkle
and his long sleep-and of the ancient names
and families whose descendants are still a.
power in that locality. So far-reaching were
the effects of the History that in time the
name "Knickerbocker" became the popular
one for the patron saint of New York City,
he usually being represented as benignant
old German of ample girth, clutching firmly
the long stemmed clay pipe which Irving inn
mortaiZed and gazing over his beloved City.
Recognizing the vein of sentiment in the
American people long ago a train service was
lHaugurated to New York from St. Louis
to which Father Knickerbocker lent his
name and through the efforts of the line
which introduced the service the ''Knicker-
booker Special has become as familiar to
the average travelled American as to the res
idents OF his own City. Leaving St. Louis at
noon, the traveller is borne swiftly and safe
ly to Father Knickerbocker's abode, trav-
ersing by daylight those scenes with which
he was so familiar, arriving at New York the
next day IN time for leiSureiy preparation
fer evening.
So popular has the service proven that the
Big -Four has started new train as a COM
panion. it leaving St. Louis 500 A. NJ, re-
celvlng all Western and Southwestern con-
nections and arriving in New York at . So
the next day. This train is known as the
New York and Boston Limited, but the way
farer who travels much will call it Number
Sixteen in emulation of his railroad breth-
rem and inquire if She is on time A
months business has demonstrated that it is
a success. The Big Four's motto is Com
fort in travel, - and the train amply lives up
to the motto. as trip on 1t will prove to
those who desire every convenience in travel.
a letter to the General Office of the Big
-Four at Cincinnati about any of their trains
will always receive prompt and courteous
reply.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
The Tenth Annual Reunion to Commence
Wednesday at Louisville, Ky.-The
City Handsomely Decorated.

Louisville, KY, May 28.-The tenth
annual reunion of the United COnfed-
crate Veterans will meet in this city
on next Wednesday. 1t is expected.
considered numerically, that the
tenth annual reunion will surpass any
of the nine reunions previously held
and a conservative estimate is that
100000 visitors will be in Louisville
during the week. The city is hand
somely draped in bunting, the red
and white of the confederacy being
most prominent, while the portraits
of confederate generals, whose deeds
are dear to confederate hearts, are
suspended from many buildings, pub
lie and private. The court of honor
on Jefferson street, opposite the
courthouse where the great reviewing
stand has been erected, is an impos-
ing structure. The great white arch
is surmounted on either end by eagles,
while in the center stands a confed-
crate shield.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAGS.
A Movement to Get President Mckinley to
Return Them to the South at the
G. A. r. Eucampment.

Chicago, May 28.-A special to the
Times-Herald from Washington says:
During the G. A. R. encampment in
Chicago President Mckinley may have
the pleasure of returning to the
southern states the confederate battle
flags now in the war department.
Prominent members of the G. A R.
have in hand a plan to secure the
authorization of congress for the re-
turn of these flags, and it is hoped
both houses will pass the necessary
joint resolution before adjournment.
During the coming week it is expected
the military committees will take the
necessary preliminary action.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
HILL AND MURPHY AGREE.
The Regular Democracy of New York
Will IndOrse w j. Bryan, But Not
the Chicago Platform.

New York, May 2s.-Ex-Senator
David B. Hill and ex-senator Edward
Murphy had another talk with Elliott
Danforth, chairman of the executive
committee of the democratic state
committee, at the Hoffman house and
started for Albany. Mr.. Hill is salts
fed with the results of his trip to
New York. He has conferred with the
leaders of Tammany hall and the
Kings county democracy, and it was
announced authoritatively that the
programme for the state convention
had been agreed upon by all parties
concerned. The features of the pro-
gramme are: First, the convention
will indorse the candidacy of William
j. Bryan and recognize him as ''our
national LEADER" second, Chicago plat
form will not be affirmed; third, the
delegates to the national convention
Will not be instructed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Refused Recognition TO Athletics

Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago
decided to refuse recognition to ath-
letics and no longer give official
sanction to the college football team.
DR.. William E. Quine, dean of the col
lege, says: Experience has taught
us that college athletics have de
moralizing and disturbing influence on
the students and that they interfere
with educational work of the college.
We do not deny that athletics are of
beneficial influence on the physical
development of the young men, but
the interests of the education demand
first recognition
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
TOOK POSSESSION BY FORCE
Capt. Streeter, with Twenty Armed Men,
Occupied for n Time 1S6 Acres In
the Lake Chicago.

Chicago, May 27.-With an armed
body of 20 men, two rapid-fre guns
and some barb wire for making en-
tanglements, Capt. George Streeter
Saturday took possession of 1876 acres
of land here. After hosting the Unit
ed States flag his men threw up
two entertainments and planted in
each one of the rapid-fire guns. Capt.
Streeter claims to own the land,
which, with the title clear would be
worth between $3O,OOO,OOO and $780,
100000.
a big. force of police and guards
from Lincoln park were dispatched to
dislodge the belligerents. After con-
siderable parleying Capt. Streeter de-
cided to surrender. He and his COM
panions were locked up, but will con-
test the case vigorously on the ground
that the state or city has no juris-
diction over the island.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
REPORTERS ADJOURN SENATE.
How a Couple of breezy Newspaper
Men Ran the Illinois Upper
House.

'sWell, that bumps me-" said the colonel.
as he began tanning himself with Panama
hat, relates the Chicago Inter Ocean. 81
know that the cheek of these newspaper
reporters is always in full flower, but 1
didn't know that they assumed to legislate.
for the state
All know is asserted the judge, again,
"that two newspaper reporters once ad-.
journed session of the Illinois senate"
How'd they do it? Choke the speaker
with copy paper?"
mo; they were very civilized about it.
It was one day when everybody expected
dull session, and only two of US senator's
put in an appearance, counting Dave Litter,
who was in the chair.
g I want to get an interview with Litter
when this things over said one newspaper
man.
$50 do T. said the other 4 move that
we adjourn, lie shouted at Littler
porter.
g 1t is moved and seconded that we now
adjourn said Littler, solemnly. Those in,
favor will signify it in-the usual manner.
"'Ayei' shouted both of the reporters.
Carried said Litter
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Four Hundred Mules Lost.

Kingston, Jamaica, May 2S.-The
Proserpine returned yesterday from
the wreck of the Cunard line steamer
Carinthia, which grounded May Is at
Point Gravois. Hayti, while proceed
ing from New Orleans for Cape Town
with 1000 mules on board. She re
ports that she could not move the
steamer off the rocks. The hull is full
of water forward. One thousand
mules have been safely landed and a
ship has been chartered to convey
them to South Africa. The other 400
were lost.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Lives to Upset All rbeor,es.

Married men are said to live longer
than bachelors, while it is generally
admitted that men who use tobacco
and liquor have a greatly diminished
chance of life. Now comes Noah
Raby, 12S years old, of New Jersey,
to upset and laugh at all the theories
He has smoked and chewed tobacco
for considerably more than 100 years.
He has been regular, though moder-
ate, drinker of whisky for nearly as
long time, he has never been mar
ried, and he has been farm laborer
all his life.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Sporty Golf Links.

Every man who has attempted country
courses in all their varied development has
grown to look with something of pain into
him, while leading him over to the prospec-
tive course, that it is trife Sporty" But
here are the true sporty" links in the
singapore is only so miles from the
equator. 1t averages about 80 degrees at
midnight. I played golf once, just nine
holes, and then quit, and was a spectacle
fairly wet through. We played over Chi
and hospital, and finished on the lawn of the
orphan asylum
''The links are very sporty, the tombs
while a ball driven over the wall Of the
lunatic asylum is lost and you lose
stroke and distance. The tombs are
slowly being hacked to pieces by the wild
the crevices in the Bricks - Golfers
Weekly
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
AT LEAST oNR-TRNTH.
Presbyterian General Assembly Asks It's
Church Membership to More Close
IL FolIou the Ttthe system.

St Louis, May 2S.-The report of the
committee on systematic beneicence
in the Presbyterian general assembly
recommended that pastors be urged
to present more frequently to their
congregations the duty and privilege
of giving, not from impulse nor be-
cause of special solicitation, but in
diligently, from principle and upon
spiritual grounds; that all offerings
should be in definite and liberal pro-
portion to personal income and re-
sources, at least one-tenth, in many
cases more; that, if consistent with
the method adopted for church col
lections, Sabbath offerings be made
at stated and suitable times in behalf
of each of the boards; that some eff
fective means be employed for col
lecting the offerings by envelopes,
card or otherwise; that the session of
each church endeavor to determine
at the beginning of the year the
amount their own church can justly
be expected to provide for each cause.
Rev. DR.. E. c. Ray, of Chicago, sec
rotary of the college aid board, said
the most difficult task of the board
was educating the Presbyterian
church to give. institutions We're
going to ruin for the need of money
to save them. DR.. Ray said the board
could save them if the church would
give them the money.
There was marked interest taken in
the debate of the Peoria overture,
which was adopted by a vote of 257
to 229. The commissioners expressed
general satisfaction concerning the
amount of important measures
passed upon by the assembly and the
results attained, especially the peace
full solution of the McGiffert case and
the generally wise disposal of creed
revision. Philadelphia was selected
for the meeting place of the assembly
in 1901
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
..rhe Book OF the Century"

The New York Observer makes Vol
taire's prediction that the end of the
nineteenth century would see the
Bible forgotten the text of an article
to show how, on the contrary, sit has
never been remembered more care
fully than it is to-day; it has never
been circulated more widely, nor has
it welded so potent an influence as in
the century about to close. Instead
of being forgotten or out of date, it
has been and it is prominently the
book of the century,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
ON HISTORIC GROUND.
President Mckinley Present at the Corner
stone Laying of a Monument to the
Army of the Potomac.

Fredericksburg, Va, May 26.-Fair
weather favored the presidential party
in their visit to the memorial services
of the Army of the Potomac here
Friday. It was distinctly confederate
weather, however, with more gray
than blue in the sky. The special
train from Washington arrived at
11:1O. The special carried all the
members of the cabinet except Secre-
tary Wilson. There were also in the
party Gen. Nelson A Miles, Gen. Jo-
seph Wheeler, former Adjt. Gen. Rug
giles, who was colonel of the presi-
dents old regiment during the war,
and the Marine band. The procession
formed at the depot, and headed by
the Marine band, moved at once to
the courthouse, where the public eXer-
cises were held and an official well
come rendered to the Society of the
Potomac. The Grafton of the day was
then delivered by Gen. Daniel E.
Sickles. Gen. Joseph Wheeler also
spoke.
The visit of the president to Fred
ericlsburg was primarily in honor of
the annual reunion of the Army of
the Potomac. The town was in gala
dress and turned out en- masse to re-
ceive it's distinguished. visitors. The
president and his cabinet were well
coined at the courthouse, which was
decorated with the national colors
and the various corps flags of the Ar
my of the Potomac. Welcoming
speeches were made by prominent
veterans from both sides of the civil
war and afterward the president held
an informal reception at the home
of ST. George R. Fitzhugh, where he
was welcomed by hundreds of the
townfoll1, both white and colored.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
PHILIPPINE AFFAIRS.
Small Engagements Continue Daily in
Northern LuzOn-FunstOn Justified in
Executing Two Natives.

Manila, May Scouting, small
engagements and the capture of arms
and prisoners continue daily in north
ern Luzon. Last weeks operations by
the Ninth, Thirty third, Thirty-fourth
and Thirty-siXth regiments resulted in
the killing of 40 of the enemy, the TAX
ing of.1S0 prisoners and the capture of
800 rifles and quantity of ammuni-
ton.
Col. Edward E. Gardin, with three
companies of the Twenty-ninth regi-
ment and bluejaclzets from the gun
boat Helena, landed at Palong, Mas
bate island, under the enemy's fire,
routing the insurgents and, after an
engagement lasting half an hour, oc-
cupied the town with casualties.
The insurgent commander, with 20
officers and $50 men, surrendered on
May 20, giving up 100 rifles. An i'm
pressive scene occurred on the Plaza,
when the prisoners were disarmed and
liberated. The islanders were found
suffering from lack of food, owing to
the blockade, and the American au-
thorities are endeavoring to relieve
them.
Peace reigns and no trouble is ex-
pected in Manila, although the city is
crowded with people from the prov
inces, and were leaving the unprotect-
ed hamlets in order to avoid the con-
scriptions which the insurgent leaders
are enforcing, as well as robbery and
outrages at the hands of rowing in
surgents and bandits.
The investigation of the charge
against Brig. Gen. Funston of having
summarily executed two natives in
the province of Zambales has resulted
in discontinuance of the proceedings.
1t developed the fact that Gen. Funs-
ton caught the natives in the act of
numbering bound Maccabbe scouts, his
action in view of the circumstances
being regarded as justifable.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Homel,est Men in Congress.

A most amusing and good-natured
rivalry is that which exists between
Congressman Eddy, of Minnesota and
Congressman Cushman, of Washing
ton, as to which of-them shall be en-
titled to the distinction of being the
homeliest man in congress. Mr.. Eddy,
having served a longer term at Wash
ington, thinks that his young rival is
presumptious. Mr.. Cushman, on the
other hand, declares that the people
of Washington sent him to congress
so that they might not be obliged to
look at him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
DeolInes to support woman sufrrage

Atlanta, Ga, May 26.-The general
assembly of the Presbyterian church
south yesterday declined to give it's
support to woman suffrage. After the
devotional exercises Stated Clerk
Alexander announced that he had on
his desk ''a very elaborate commune
cation asking this body to extend
moral support to woman suffrage
The clerk stated that the paper was
from the National Woman's Suffrage
association and signed by Susan B.
Anthony. A motion not to receive
the communication prevailed
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Roosevelt and wire-Beaters.

Gov. Roosevelt being in favor of the
whipping post for wife-beaters, a
movement is on foot in New York
state for the passage of legislation
authorizing such punishment. Years
ago Mr.. Roosevelt, when a member of
the Legislature, introduced a bill with
this object in view, but it was de-
feated. The feeling in favor of such
a measure is stronger now and with
the governors aid a whipping post
bill might be passed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Particular About His Shoes.

A western couple who were on a visit to
New York for the first time put up at the
citT va, and What was left of their first day
in New York they largely devoted to view
ing the decorations of the hotel The myrtle
room, the Aston gallery and the great ball
room were, viewed by them, and the mag
decorations left them breathless. They
said little, however, in comment, but that.
awe was one of the feelings that what they
had witnessed gave rise to was evidenced
by the husband, who, upon retiring for the
night, when he was asked by his faithful
spouse, if, according to his usual custom, he
was not going to put his shoes outside to be
blackened, emphatically replied: Not
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Amusements Under the Ban.

Chicago, May 2S.-The Methodist
general conference practically decided
Saturday to make no change in the
attitude of the church in regard to
card-playing, dancing, theater-going
and other forms of amusement which,
since 1872, have been under the ban of
the church. Yesterday the four new
bishops We're consecrated in the pres
ence of 5000 persons at the Audito-
RUM
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Bishop Taylor's Eventfu, Career.

Bishop William Taylor, who is now
on the superannuated list of the
Methodist Episcopal church, has had
a most eventful career. Previous to
his retirement from active life four
years ago he had preached continu-
ously for SD years. He began as a
street preacher in California and then
went to work in foreign missions
He has worked in Africa, Australia,
India, South America, Asia, and in
most of the islands of the south Pa
cific.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Favor Election by Direct Vote.

Following is a list of the states
which by action Of their legislatures
have approved election of senators by
the people: Nevada, Utah, Washing
ton, Wisconsin, Wyoming, North Car
DINA, Montana, Arkansas, Idaho, Cal
ifornia, Colorado, Florida, Indiana,
Illinois Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mis-
sissippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire,
North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon and
PENNSYLVANIA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
At old Point Comfort.

Washington, May 27.-President Nc
Kinley and party left Saturday for
Old Point Comfort, where they will
view the suns eclipse. The president,
accompanied by the cabinet and a
few invited guests, will go to Antie-
tam on the 3Oth, returning to Wash
ington that evening.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Another Freak Passes Away.

Thomas Muncey lived 90 years and
never saw a railroad train, never
smoked, chewed tobacco or drank
liquor. He died last week at his
home in Little Creek, n. j. A widow,
eight children, 25 grandchildren, II
great-grandchildren and one great
great-grandchild survive him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31

Kansas City, Mo-, May 24.-For the
democratic national convention the
Western Passenger association has
made rate of one fare, tickets good
until September 80, to enable the
holders to make excursions to the va
rious pleasure resorts and fields of
investment in the west
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Presidents and Military Titles.

Twelve of our presidents had mill
tary titles won on battIefelds. Wash
generals of the American army;
jackson, William H. Harrison, Tay-
Tor and Garfield, major generals;
Pierce, Hayes and Benjamin Harrison,
brigadier generals; Monroe and Nc
Kinley, majors; Lincoln, a captain.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
General Assembly closes.

ST. Louis, May Saturdays ses-
sion of the Presbyterian general as
sembly was devoted to routine mat
tiers. After the usual vote of thanks
Moderator Dickey declared the 112th
general assembly dissolved, to meet at
Philadelphia in 1901.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
VIII Not Pass This Session.

Washington, May Congressman
Henry, who has charge of the bill
appropriating money to pay claims
of ex-confederates for property de
stroyed during the civil war, has given
up hope of the bill passing this SEES
sion. The amount Of these claims
is over S10,OO0,0OO.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31

Washington, May 26.-In the SEN
ate Friday, Mr.. Morgan, of Alabama,
in speaking on the Philippine meas
ure, said the islands belonged to the
United States. He did not believe the
American officers at Manila had ever
recognized Aguinaldo, whom he de-
nounced as a traitor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
Wears Two Victoria Crosses.

Nineteen years ago Lord Roberts
received the thanks of both houses
of parliament for his march from
Cabul to Kandahar. He is the only
man living entitled to wear two Vic
toria crosses. His own he wears on
his left breast, but the cross earned
by his son he is not only allowed but
commanded to wear on the opposite
side
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-05-31
BantIst NIssionarx Anniversaries

Detroit, Mich, May Yesterday s
sessions of the Baptist missionary an
niversaries were devoted wholly to
the American Baptist Publication So
ciety. The report stated that never
before have the sales of the societies
own publications been so great. Sun
day schools were the main topic at
the afternoon session.