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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
W. C. T. U. AssAILED.
Noted Woman Educator Says the Tenn
Perance Women Are Not Posted on
Evil Effects of Alcohol.

Chicago, March 2.-Thursday's ses-
sion of the department of superin-
tendence of the National Educational
association was enlivened by lively
three cornered discussion between
Prof. w. o. Atwater, of Wesleyan uni
versity; Mrs. Mary Fl. Hunt, of Bos-
ton, national organizer of the W. C. T.
U. and Y. w. G. T. u, and Mrs. Jessie
Bolte, of Winnetka, ILL.,, a delegate.
The regular programme at the morn
ing session was laid aside and Mrs.
Hunt given the courtesies of the meet
ing to answer Prof. Atwater's paper
on alcoholic Physiology and Super
intendence" read by him yesterday.
Mrs. Hunt denounced Prof. Atwater
for making public statements as to
the effect of alcohol on the human
system which were not the result of
personal investigation and accused
him of gross misrepresentation
throughout.
AS soon as Mrs. Hunt had concluded,
Mrs. Bo1te was reorganized. ''The
members of the W. G. T. U. do not
know what they are talking about"
said Mrs. Bolte amid considerable up
roar, E'when they make such re-
marks" She strongly protested
against the illustrations and litera-
ture in the school physiologies in re-
gard to the effects of alcohol, and
which she says were the result of leg
islation sanctioned and urged by the
w. C. T. u, ''the members of which
were not experts"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
cross-Eyed Women.

All soldiers share the common SUI
perstition against meeting a cross
eyed woman. A reservist who re-
Gently journeyed to Aldershot to re-
join his regiment under orders for
South Africa, wrote to friend on the
eve of his departure for the front:
81 shan't come back this trip, old fell
low; there was a cross-eyed wench
in the train as I came down to join.
She looked at me all the time, con-
found her, and you know what that
means. [ shall get the knock this
journey" The poor fellows gloomy
foreboding came true-he was one of
the Grenadiers who fell at Belmont,
and his fate has strengthened in one
or two minds at all events the belief
that the sight of a cross-eyed woman
is inimical to the safety of a soldier
going on active service. On the con-
trary, a cross-eyed man is not anath-
ema to Tommy Atkins, for the
sight of him is supposed to bring
good luck Cincinnati Enquirer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
OTIS COMING IN Nay.
General Commanding at Manila WIN Give
Up HIS Authority to the New Phil-
fppIns Commission.

Washington, March "A cable 1nes-
sage from Gen. Otis states that since
the recent opening to commerce CT
the islands portss $1,000 tons of her-p
and 10000 bales OF tobacco had been
received at Manila and that large
shipments of the commodities named
will soon be made to the United States
and other countries. The fact that
Gen. Otis has not reported any mill
tary operations since the departure
OF Gen. Bates expedition to southeru
Luzon to complete the plan of opening
the hemp ports in that quarter is ae-
cepted by the war department as an
indication that the campaign is pro-
crossing satisfactory and that our
forces have not met with many serious
opposition by the insurgents in re-
cent movements.
The officials are confident that the
backbone of the instruction is brolc-
en- and that there would be no fur
Their hostiities on a large scale. and
that affairs in the archipelago would
be in fairly good shape by the time
of the arrival OF the Philippine civil
commission, about the middle of May,
for the proposed transfer of govern
mental conJrO1 from the mlnCary TO
the civil authorities. Gen. Otis is exc
spected to return to the United States
on leave of absence soon after the ar
rival of the Philippine commission
It is desirable that he should meet
the commission and give it the bene-
fit of his knowledge of affairs in the
Philippines. Gen. Macarthur viii as
sumo temporary command of the mill
itary forces on the islands when Gen.
Otis leaves.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
TO BE NoN-PARTIsAN.
Bill FavOrably Recommended That WIZ
Radically Reform the Present United
States Consular Service.

Washington, March 2.-The house
committee on foreign affairs agreed
to a favorable report on the bill OF
Representative Adams, of Pennsyl-
vania, to increase the efficiency OF
the foreign service of the United
States and to provide for the reOrgan-
ization of the consular service The
bill is slightly amended from it's origi-
nal form, the salary of consul general
of the first class being increased from
Sc, 600 to $4,000 and that of the second
class from 5000 to $4,000. The bill
provides for non-partisan commits
sion to assist the president in the re-
organization of the consular service.
Consular offices are graded, with fixed
salaries and a system of examine
ton and promotion is provided.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
MORE DEATHS THAN BIRTHS.
Mai. Davis, Chief Sanitary omcer at Ha-
vana, Furnishes Statistics Covering
Period of Ten Years.

Washington, March Maj. John
G. Davis, chief sanitary officer of Ha-
vana, Cuba, has forwarded to the war
department some statistics in regard
to births, deaths, marriages and im-
migration. These statistics cover the
last ten years ended December 81 last
and show that during that decade
there were 10000 births, 1856 mar
riages and 1O1,932 deaths, an appar-
ent excess of 81, 432 deaths over births.
The death rate was heaviest during
1898, 1897 and 1896, in the order
named. Of the total number OF
deaths during the decade Sab were
from yellow fever and 96,519 from
other causes. OF the &c, 500 births dur
ing the ten years covered by the re-
port 34.39s were whites, 2,24S n.groes
and 3,763 mulattoes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

toward the enemy's lager so as to grad
ually contract his position, and at the
same time bombarded it heavily with
artillery, which was yesterday materially
aided by the arrival of four six-fnch
Howitzers, which I had ordered up from
De Aar. In carrying out these measures
captive balloon gave assistance by
keeping us informed of the dispositions
and movements of the enemy. At three
a.. m. to-day a most dashing advance was
made by the Canadian regiment and
some engineers, supported by the First
Gordon highlanderS and Second Shrop-
shires, resulting in our gaining a point
some 600 yards nearer the enemy and
within about so yards of his trenches,
where our men intrenched themselves
and maintained their positions till morn
ing, a gallant deed worthy of our colo
NAL comrades and which, I am glad to
say, was attended by comparatively
slight loss
This apparently clinched matters, for
at daylight to-day, q letter signed by Gen.
Cron5e, in which he stated that he SUR
rendered Internationally, was brought
to our outposts under flag OF truce. In
my reply told Gen. Cronje he must pre-
sent himself at my camp and that his
forces must come out of their lager
after laying down their arms. By seven
a. m. I received Gen. Cronje and dis
patched a telegram to you announcing
the fact. In the course of a conversation
he asked for kind treatment at our hands
and also that his wife, grandson, private
secretary, adjutant and servants might
accompany him wherever he might be
sent. treasured him and told him his
request would be complied with. in
formed him that a general officer would
be sent with him to Cape Town, to in
sure his being treated with proper re-
spect route. He will start this after
noon under charge of Maj. Gen. Pretty
man, who will hand him over to the gem
era1 commanding at Cape Town.
The prisoners, who number about 000
al dnS IAvs
our own officers. They will also leave
here to-day, reaching the Modder river
tomorrow when they will be rallied to
Cape Town in attachments
The above dispatch was read in both
the house of lords and the house of
commons to-day. The reference to
the conditions evoked immense and
prolonged cheering.
'Majuba avenged" "Cronje surren-
ders," ''Great Britain victory These
are the expressions being shouted all
over London, yet there are few out
ward signs of the natural joy that
Lord Roberts dispatch has really
caused. The capitulation of Gen.
Cronje had been looked upon as al
most a certainty for week past and
now that it has come enthusiasm
finds itself discounted by anticipa-
ton. The magnitude of the success
OF little Bobs" is almost overlooked
in the fact that it synchronized with
the anniversary of Majuba hill and
wiped out a dishonor of 10 years
standing. While the afternoon pa
pers all comment upon this happy
coincident, they do not forget the
splendid bravery of the enemy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Conferenoe and Banauet.

In few days the democratic and
populist Seventh district committees
will meet at Hutchinson in confer
ence and a 81 banquet and ''loye FEAST
will be given in the evening to 500 Wis
dtors, including the leaders of fusion
all over the state. The story has gone
abroad that the Glove FEAST has been
gotten up in the interest of Claude
Duval, young democrat who is a
congressional candidate, but it was
declared that every candidate would
have an equal show at that gather
ing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
= Simpler Method.

Not long ago an old lady of Boston
remarked to her grandson:
Speaking of the yatch races, how
long has that cup been in this coun-
try?"
s.oh, since 1851, believe" he an
swered.
"And those Englishmen coming over
here after it all the time?''
Eyes"
.sGraciousI I should think it would
be cheaper for them to club together
and buy a new cup!"-Youth's Com
panien-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
MORE SOLDIERS AMBUsHED.
Ten Men of the Third Cavalry Surprisea
Near San Fernando and One OF Them
kLued-PrOvIsIOns Captured.

Manila, March "A hundred m-
surgents, seven miles from San Fer
nando de la Union, ambushed ten men
of the Third cavalry who were es-
corting provision train. The Amer
leans scattered and while returning
to camp one man was killed. The
insurgents captured four horses and
a quantity of provisions a subse-
quent reconnaissance of the locality
developed the fact that there were in
trenchments there, and a force OF
FiIipinos estimated to number 300
men. The Third cavalry is preparing
to drive the insurgents out.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Mckinley Favors It,

Washington, Feb. 28.-The cabinet
was in session little more than an
hour yesterday. There was a general
talk en- the pending finance bill, the
conference agreement on which is
known to be satisfactory to the presi-
dent. The Porto Rican tariff bill was
taken up and discussed at some
length. It was stated after the meet
ing by a member of the cabinet that
the president favors the passage of
the Is per cent compromise measure.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
win Stand by Cattle 1.tore.t..

The Kansas delegation in congress
will stand by the cattle interests in
the blackleg vaccine fight now pend
ing before the agricultural depart
ment. The department has been max
ing a free distribution of vaccine
made at the government experiment
station among the districts infested
with blackleg. The wholesale drug
gists of the United States complained
that the government was competing
with private enterprise and they
urged the department to cease the dis
tribution of vaccine. The cattlemen
of Kansas, through their associations,
have asked the department to con-
tiinue it's distributions
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Death Decided the Suit.

Death, last week, stopped the pro-
ceedings in sensational suit pending
in the Labette county district court.
Some time ago T. A. Franklin filed
suit against John R. Ryker, of Par
sons, for $4,000 damages for alien
ating the affections of his wife. The
case was to come up for trial on the
oath. The day before Franklin was
killed in the mines at Joplin. This
disposed of the suit. Next day Ryker
and Mrs. Franklin were married in
NeoshO county.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
CRONJE GIVES UP.
The BOer Commander, With 4,ooe
Men, surrenders to Gen. Roberts.
Britiah Success Was Gained by Series OF
Gallant and Victorious EacOuaters-
CroDie and His Hen Taken
to Cape Town

London, Feb. 2s-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts:
Paardeberg. IL o'clock. Tuesday morn
ing: From information furnished daily
to me by the intelligence department it
became apparent that Gen. Cronje's
force was becoming more depressed and
that the discomfort of the troops and the
discord among the leaders were rapidly
increasing. This feeling was doubtless
accumulated by the disappointment
caused when the Boer achievements,
which tried to relieve Commander Cronje
were beaten back by our troops Feb
ruary q. 7 resolved, therefore, to bring
pressure to bear upon the enemy. Each
night the trenches were pushed forward
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Cbnrcb was Too smalI.

William Carroll, the Twentieth Kan
sas boy who fell in battle in the Phil
ippines, and whose body was brought
back to Kinsley for burial a few days
ago, was Catholic. The Catholic
church at that place was not large
enough to hold the crowds, so the
bishop gave permission for the fu-
neral services to be held in the Congre-
gational church. A dispensation of
this kind is not often granted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
The American Boy.

Even in trying circumstances, even
when serious misfortune overtakes
the youthful American, his aplomb,
his confidence in his own opinion
does not wholly forsake him. Such
one was found weeping in the street.
On being asked the cause of his tears
he sobbed out in mingled alarm and
Indignation: I'm lost; mammy's
lost me.''-''The Land of Contracts"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Two Boys Drowned.

Philadelphia, March Near Car
bondale a 13-year-old boy, named
Stanley Franz, while watching the
food in the Lackawanna river, fell
from bridge and was drowned and
his body carried down stream At
MayieIa a party was searching for the
body when another boy, named VIII
liam Lewis, fell into the river, was
carried away and drowned.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Kansas Oratorlca1 Association.

At the regular business meeting of
the Kansas College OratoricaI associa-
ton, it was decided to hold the next
meeting in Ottawa. The election of
officers for the year resulted as fol-
lows: President, G. A. PERIL, Kansas
Wesleyan college, Salina; vice presi
dent, G. c. Lowther, Southwest Kan
sas college, Winfield; secretary and
treasurer, F. II. Hawkins, Baker uni
VersitV, Baldwin
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Died in a Mexican Prison.

Word comes from Orizaba, Mex,
that Edward Turner, a Kansan in
prison there for alleged criminal neg
ligence in connection with railroad
wreck, died while waiting for trial.
Turner had complained of the unnec-
essary delay in trying him and the
United States government had taken
the matter up, but Turner expired be-
fore his case was reached.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
What Became OF Thls $500

City Treasurer Trus, of ST. Marys,
called at the Office of the superin-
tendent of insurance and inquired
why the fire department of that town
had failed to get its portion of the
firemen's tax for the year 1898. The
records in the office show that the
st. Marys fire department was en-
titled to $50. Insurance Superintend-
ent Church promised to investigate
the affair.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
wichIta Editor Arrested.

Frank A. Peltret, editor of Jerry
Simpsons Bayonet, was arrested at
Wichita for discussing the issues of
the day on the sidewalk with a dozen
men. The city officials desired to dis
charge him, but he insisted on a trial
to settle the question of the constitu-
tional right of people to assemble on
the streets to discuss subjects of pO-
litical interest.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
FIIIplnoa to continue the struggle.

New York, March "A dispatch
from Madrid says: The Filipino.
junta here announces that a special
envoy from Aguinaldo will soon ar
rive in Paris and viii go thence to-
London and Berlin to seek funds for
the continuation of the struggle
against American supremacy. 1t il
declared that guerrilla warfare wiz
be continued.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
mclaughlin Seeks Restitution.

A. H. Mclaughlin, who at indie
pendence recently was tried and ac-
quilted of the charge of embezzle-
ment of $4,000, fled by the Rock Is
land Lumber company, of Wichita,
has filled suit for $4,000 damages
against the company for humiliation
and expense caused by his arrest.
Mclaughlin was formerly manager of
the company's lumber yards at indie
Dendence.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Big Sum for Care of Insane.

In Leavenworth county the COM
missioners decided to pay judgment
obtained on warrants for the care of
insane for last year, aggregating $780,
326. In all there is debt of $42, 1000
for maintaining the insane in that
county, and an attempt will be made
to pay it before the next legislature
meets, so that money can be appro-
priated to pay it back.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
stoppsd a Trip to Peru.

Sheriff Hobart arrested Charles In
gerson at lola. He is wanted at Itha-
ca, n. Y, charged with embezzling
funds from Thompkins county, of
which he was treasurer. a reward of
So. 900 was offered for his capture.
Ingersoll had been at lola about six
weeks, and for several days had been
telegraphing his son in the east and
arranging a trip to Peru, South Amer
lea
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
ChapIain tor Eacb Reeiment.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-11e house
committee on military affairs acted
favorably on the bill giving one chap
lain for each regiment and giving the
adjutant general of the army the
rank OF major general. Favorable ac-
ton was also taken on the bill provid-
ing dentists for the army and estab-
fishing a military hospital at Hot
Springs, S. d.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Counting the Cost.

A shrewd business man was being
driven in crowded thoroughfare,
when his horses took fright and ran
away. He called to his coachman:
Scan you stop them?"
''No," replied the man.
Then said the other, sHrun them
into something cheap."-Youth's Com
qanion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Four PersoDs RULED.

Plainville, Conn, March "A pas
senger train, southbound, on the
Northampton division of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford rail-
road, due in this city from Shelburne
Falls, Mass, at 6:55 last night, went
through a washout about two miles
north of here and four persons were
killed and seven more or less injured.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Attended a Dogs Funeral.

Nearly 100 people attended the
funeral of dog at Industry the other
day." says the Wichita Eagle. "The
animal was neighborhood pet, and
once belonged to John Gilbert, who
some months ago, in Dickinson
county, murdered his entire family.
The dog was placed in a nice casket
decorated with flowers and buried
with elaborate ceremony
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
The Liquor Drummer Escaped.

Max Blasbalg, a drummer for
liqour house, was arrested at Waiver
ly for taking orders for whisky, but
escaped from the custody of the con-
stable guarding him, while he was
supposed to be eating his dinner at
the hotel. Blasbalg ran five miles in
to the country and then hired farm
er to take him out of the county.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Colnage for Februarv.

Washington, March 2.-The month
" statement of the director of the
mint shows that the total coinage
executed at the mints of the United
States during February was SIS, 46S,-
700 as follows: Gold, $13. 401 300; sill
yer, 81, 94O, 900; minor coins, $126, 500.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Democrat. VIM Have an Organ.

1t was announced at Ottawa that
new democratic paper would be
started there soon. 1t only remains
to secure a plant and arrange some
minor details. 1t is probable the new
syndicate will purchase the Ottawa
Journal, E. H. Shows old paper, now
edited by W. A. Medaris as a repub-
ican paper.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Ctrcu!ation OF National Ranlz Notes.

Washington, March 2--The monthly
statement of the comptroller of the
currency shows that the total cir
culation of national bank notes at
the close of business February %,
1900, was $249, 1884, 7s, an increase for
the year of $6,532, 81, and for the
month of s., 447, 6s5.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
ReceIpts and Expendttures.

Washington, March 2.-The month
~ comparative statement of the re-
ceipts and expenditures of the United
States shows that the total receipts
for the month of February were
$45, e31 1865, and the expenditures
$37, 1885, 72, leaving surplus for the
month of 81. S92. 1913.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Lieut. j. C.
Gilmore, the leader of the 1orktown's
little band who were held by the Fill
pinos for so many months, has started
ON hia way home from Manila On the
SoIaee.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
RevIsipr the NIiIitarv RECORD.

Adit. Gen. Fox, of the Kansas ma
tional guard, is at work preparing a
complete new roll of the four Kansas
regiments raised to fight in the Span
ish war-the Twentieth, the Twenty
first, the Twenty-second and the
Twenty-third
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
= Boz Faetory Bnrnsd.

st. Louis, March 2.-The box fac-
tory OF Woods & Downs was burned
to the ground late yesterday after
noon, entailing a loss of $50,00a-
There were many employees in the
building at the time and they had to
get out so quickly that nothing was
saved.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
Breech Pin Caused HIS Death.

Charles Hook, young farmer near
Caney, died from the effects of an
accident. While he was shooting
gun the breechpin was buried in
Hooks brain. 1t was removed and he
was apparently recovering when in
Illumination set in.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
seventy Fsshsrmea Probably Drowned.

Aberdeen. Wash, Feb. 2s.-Five
trawlers which started for the fish
ing grounds before the recent gales
have not returned and all hope OF
their safety has been abandoned.
Their crews number about 20 men and
boys.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
VIM Employ 500 Additional Men.

The Santa Fe railroad has authOr-
lied the expenditure of 100000 for
the construction of new additions to
its railroad shops in Topeka. These
additions will give employment to 800
additional men.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
state University Had to Close.

During the storm last week the
state university had to close up for a
time for want of coal. 1t depended
on the state penitentiary mine for
fuel and an accident in one OF the
shafts crippled the output.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-03-08
six Firernen scalded 70 Death.

Dieppe. France, March BY an ex-
plosion on board the English mail
packet France, six of her firemen were
scalded to death and four others are
in a critical condition. The passen-
gers escaped unhurt.