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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
JURY COULD NOT AGREE.
Nine Men Who Sat in the Jessie Morrison
Murder Case We're for AcquiGtal.
Three for Conviction.

Eldorado, Kan, Dee. 15.-The jury
in the case against Jessie Morrison
was discharged Friday. The jurymen
reported that they could not agree
and that they stood nine for acquittal
and three for conviction. The jury
was out nearly four days. For three
days the members of the jury have
known that they could not agree and
have been waiting patiently for their
discharge. The dying statement in the
case was the point at issue because it
was mot in Clara Castles own hand
writing. That the defense made a
strong case is proven by jury stand
ing so near acquittal. Attorneys viii
probably ask for release of prisoner
ON bond
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
desperate Fighting in Colombia.

New York, Dec. 13.-Advices received
yesterday from various parts of Co.
lombia and confirmed by passengers
who arrived from Panama tell of des-
perate fighting in nearly every state.
The government troops are in poor
physical condition, suffering from
several forms Of tropical fevers. Senior
Artur Brigard, Colombian consul
general in this city, has been ordered
by his government to purchase and
ship Immediately large quantity OF
quinine for use of the army. The
most desperate fighting is now going
on in the department of Bolivar.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE.
Engineer Britt aud Brakeman Bradley
Lose Their LiVes-Flreman BarretL's
Arm chopped on TO Save Him

De Soto, Mo-, Dec ia head-end
collision occurred on the Missouri
Pacifie-Iron Mountain railway at Des
Are between two freight trains, re-
sulting in the death of Engineer Britt
and Brakeman Bradley. The latter
was caught under the wreckage,
which took fire and cremated his
body. Fireman Barrett fell under his
engine and could .only be rescued
from being burned alive by cutting
his left arm off with an ak. The two
engines were completely demolished
and eight cars loaded with lumber
and cotton caught fire and were en-
tirely consumed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
GOLD AND SILVER PRODUCT.
The Report of the Director OF the Mint
for the Calendar Year
1899.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The report
of the director of the mint on the pro-
duction of gold and silver in the
United States during the calendar
year 1899 shows 1853, 400 for gold
and $32, s5s, 200 for silver at it's average
commercial value during the year.
The gold product was the greatest
in the history of the country, exceed
ing that of 1898 by $3.50. 400, and
greater by $6.o53, 400 than the esti-
mated product of 1853, the record
year in the working of the California
placers. The principal gains in 1899
over 1898 were. in Alaska, s., 1874, 700,
due to the Cape Nome district; Colo
RADIO, So. 787, 500, and Utah, 81, 165, 400.
The silver product of the United
States in 1899 was slightly greater
than in 1898, being 54,764,OO0 ounces,
against 54,438, 600 ounces. The aver
age price for silver during the year
on the London quotations was 60 cents
per ounce, as compared with SO cents
in 1885,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
WANT TO COME HOME.
Very Few of the Volunteers Now Serving
in the Philippines Have Any Desire
to Re-EnIist.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The opinion
is expressed at the war department
that there is no prospect of a general
re-enlistment on the part of the vol
unteers in the Philippines. The rec
ords of the department all tend to
show that only small percentage
of the state troops are likely to serve
beyond their present term of enlist
ment. Officers serving with volunteer
regiments in the Philippines have
been sounded on that point and have
reported a general disinclination on
the part of the volunteers to prolong
their foreign service.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
A Convent Burned.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Dec. 13.-The Sis
tiers of Mercy convent, the largest
frame building in the city, was burned
to the ground early yesterday. A
high gale was blowing and the flames
spread so rapidly that several of the
sisters were slightly burned before
they could escape. All of the personal
effects and the large library used in
the parochia1 school, where $50 pupils
attended, and all the furnishing were
consumed Tt is thought that the fire
was incendiary. It is not thought
tho convent wiz be rebuilt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
NV Y.rk.s Vote Canvassed.

New York, Dec. 13.-The state board
of canvassers met yesterday and can
vassed the state vote. Only four of
the 81 counties cast a majority of
votes for Bryan. They were New
York, Queens, Richmond and Scho-
harie. The prohibition, social labor
and social democratic parties have
sufficient votes to go on the next cleo
ton ticket without a petition. Fol-
lowing are the totals for president:
For Mckinley, republican, S21. 992:
Bryan, democrat, 67s,3s6; Malloney,
social labor, 1892; Woolley, prohibi-
ton, 22,O43; Debs, social democrat, 49,
500. MeKinley's plurality, 143, 606.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
Indians Threaten to Burn a school.

Salt Lake City, Dec. ia special
to the Tribune from White Rock.
Utah, says that at the request Of
Agent Myton, troop K, from Fort
Duchesne, was ordered out yesterday
evening to prevent trouble at the
Uintah agency. Over 80 children in
the school are down with measles and
other diseases and their parents have
been much dissatisfied because the
children were not allowed to go home
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
CHURCH RUNS ELECTIONS.
Utah Democratic Party May DIsband as H
Alleges That MOrmOns Control the
ROlirics of the State.

Salt Lake City, Dec. 15.-Invita-
tions are being sent to 100 of the
leading democrats of the state, ask
ing them to meet in convention in
this cfty the 10Th of next month, for
the purpose of discussing the ques-
tion of Mormon church control in
politics, and to decide whether the
party shall dishand. Those who IA
vor disbandment take the view that
political matters are controlled alb
solutely by Mormon church officials,
and elections are farce:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
An Powers Have Agreed.

London, Dec. 13.-The negotiations
of the powers in regard to the joint
China note were concluded satisfac-
torily yesterday, all agreeing to the
conditions identically as outlined by
Count Won Buelow, the imperial chan
cellor of Germany, November 10, with
the exception of the Introductory
clause saying the demands are irrey-
ocable, which is eliminated.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
SEVEN LIVES LOST.
fire at the FredOnIa State Normal School
Results In the JAntter and Six Women
Students Perishing.

Dunkirk, N. Y, Dee 15.-From the
smoldering ruins of the Fredonia
state normal and training school,
which was destroyed by fire at six
o'clock yesterday morning, one
charred body has been recovered. A
revision of the list of missing makes
it certain that seven persons per-
ished in the fire, which also entailed a
property loss of 100000. There were
rs young women students in the
buildings, of whom six persisted. The
other victim was the aged .ianitor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
A ShnIen March.

The famous composer sat in the orchestra
chair and listened to fine comic opera of his
rival. AS the chorus 'roared out swinging,
familiar air, the tears started to the great
musicians eyes "Ah," he said, sadly, q
would not have believed it, but he has stolen
a march on me- To those familiar with his
works, the truth of This remark would have
been Observation-Disclosures Tiger.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
A Lot N,hunt Nbraham.

A schoolboy was asked at an examination
to give an account of the patriarch Abra-
ham. He wrote: "He was the father of Lot
and had two wives. One was called Ishmale
and the other Hagar. He kept one at home
where she became a pillar of salt in the day
time and a piIlarrof freely night. London
Jewish World
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20

Washington, Dec 15.-Secretary
Root was before the senate commit
tee on military affairs for two hours
yesterday going over the army reor-
ganization bill. He urged that the
anti-canteen provision inserted by the
house be stricken out, saying that
the canteen or post exchange is an
important factor in army life from
a social point of view. He feared it
might be difficult to secure recruits
with the canteen abolished. The sec
rotary again dwelt upon the impor-
tance of speedy action upon the bill
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
A MsdaI for Savine 100 rsraa

New York, Dec. 14-Frank Rate
macher, 16 years of age. OF Hoboken,
n. j., was presented with a gold
medal for saving 120 lives, unaided. at
the time of the burning of the Hobo
ken docks On June so, last.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
Very Cordial.

The Guest-There is something very COT
dial in your husband.
The Hostess-Yes several pousse cafes, I
guess. He came home with a pocketful OF
cloves-Chicago Daily News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
Railroad Appointments.

Milwaukee, Dec. 13.-President A.
N. Earling, of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& ST. Paul Railway company, yester-
day announced the appointment of w.
j. Underwood to be assistant general
manager of the road and C. a. Good
now to be general superintendent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
a Move to Fight Trusts in Kansas

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 15.-The South
ern Kansas and Oklahoma Implement
and Hardware Dealers association has.
by resolution, invited the cooperation
of nine other state associations to
make "a fight against trusts which
control machinery and the compo-
nent elements of machinery. They
claim to be more the victims of trusts
than the consumers and cite figures
to prove it. The movement threatens
to be serious.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
Nominations Confirmed by the senat !.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The senate
yesterday confirmed the nominations
of George V. L. Meyer, of Massachu-
sets, to be ambassador to Italy and
of John r. Brennan, to be Indian
agent at Pine Ridge agency, South
Dakota
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
Annual Banquet of Veterans.

New York, Dec. 13.-The annual
banquet of the Eleventh army corps
of the Army of the Potomac took
place at the Fifth Avenue hotes last
night. Col. a. C. Hamlin. of Maine,
presided
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
One Nrirht esuppose So.

Mrs. Brown-Tzaak Walton must have
been a peculiar person.
Brown-Why?
FFWell, you'd think he'd know how to spell
his first nanafl!',-Ruck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20

Weekly Excursion Sleepers leave st. Louis
via Katy Flyer on. K. & 7. Ry.) every Tues
day at SIG p. m. for San Antonio, Los An
geies and San Francisco.
Weekly Excursion Sleepers leave Kansas
City via the NJ. K. & I. Ry. every Saturday
at 9:O5 D. m. for San Antonio, Los Angeles
and San Francisco.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
An Unjust Charge.

penelope is so abominably mannish.'
"Mannish! l wish you could see her
carve. denver Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
TOUR OF ALL MEXICO

in Pullman's finest Compartment Drawing
Room, Library, Observation and Dining
Cars-all Vestibuled- the celebrated
Open Top Car "Chililitli'' for Observation in
the Mountains and Canons and Dining Car
in the Tropics.
A delightful trip of 50 days with Three
Circle Tours in the Tropics of the South of
Mexico and Visit to the Ruined Cities.
All exclusive features of these itineraries
of leisurely travel and long stops-The Spe-
eial Train starts Tuesday, January %, from
Chicago.
Tour of Puerto Rico.
Special Pullman Cars leave Chicago Thurs
day, January II, and Thursday, February IA,
at $50 a. M, connecting with the splendid
new steamships Ponce and San Juan sailing
from New York the second day following.
Individual Tickets sold for other sailing
dates, alternate Saturdays.
Tickets Include All Expenses Every
where.
These select limited parties viii be under
the special escort and management of The
American Tourist Association. Reau Camp
bell, General Manager, 1923 Marquette
Building, Chicago.
Itineraries, Maps and Tickets can be had
on application to Agents of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
STATE OF OREGON,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
SALEM, May 9, 1898. J

The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Dear Sirs:-I have had occasion to use
vour Pe-ru-na medicine in my family for
colds, and it proved to be an excellent rem
edy. I have not had occasion to use it for
other ailments.
Yours very truly. W. NJ. Lord.
Any man who wishes perfect health must
be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is
wen-nigh UNIVERSAL; almost omnipresent.
Pe-ru-na is the only absolute safeguard
known. A cold is the beginning of catarrh.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
Tour of Puerto Rice.
where.

It is always a safe rule, when dogs bar
is worse than his bite, to fight shy of hi
bark.-Chicago journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20

The stamp of a gentleman isn't on sale
at the post ofice.-Chicago Daily News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20

To prevent colds, 70 cure coIus, Is 60 clEs,.~
catarrh out of its victims. Pe-ru-na not only
cures catarrh, but prevents. Every house
hold should be supplied with this great rem
edy for coughs, colds, and SO forth
It will be noticed that the Governor says
he has not had occasion to use Pe-ru-na for
other ailments The reason for this is, most
other ailments begin with cold. Using Pc
ru-na to promptly cure colds, he protects
his family against other ailments. This IS
exactly what every other family IN the
United States should do. Keep Pe-ru-na ms
the house. Use it for coughs, colds, la
grippe, and other climatic affections of win
ter, and there will be no other ailments in.
the house. Such families should provide
themselves with a copy of DIR. Hartman 3
free book, entitled Winter Catarrh-" Ad--
dress Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
KANSAS AND MISSOURI
People cused by KID-NE-OfDS. In writing them,
please. enclose stamped addressed envelope.


AndrewIJacobson, 1928 LaEinie st. Atchison, Kas.
AndrewlTedman, Soldiers Home, Bea7enw orth ,Kas.
H. A Willis 302 4th ST., Topeka Kes.
j. W. Powers, Lamar Mo.
Mrs. A. r. Winters. $50 P0rter4St., M oberly, Mo.
Mrs. Mary Alnut N. Cherry ST., Chillicothe, Mo.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Christian. sI9 E. 9th St.:sedalia, Mo.
Morrow's Kid-ne-nids are not pills,
but Yellow Tablets and sell at fifty
cents box at drug stores.
JOHN MORROW &on.s SPRINGFIELD. O.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-12-20
KID-NE-OlDS

VIII arrest the disease and under most
solemn guarantee effect a cure where
It is possible by human means.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
The Foot OF the Reindeer.

Everything in any way connected
with Alaska and the Klondike Is OF
interest, and among other items the
foot OF the reindeer deserves particu-
lar mention. The forefoot of the horse
to great extent determines its value,
as upon this portion of it's anatomy It's
speed and endurance depend. The foot
OF the reindeer is most peculiar in con-
struction. 1t Is cloven through the
middle, and each half curves upward
in front. They are slightly elongated
and capable of a considerable amount
of expansion. When placed on an ir-
regular surface, which is difficult to
traverse, the animal contracts them
into sort of claw, by which firm
hold is secured. When moving rapid
ly the two portions of the foot, as 1t
is lifting, strike together, the hoofs
making a continuous gathering noise,
which may be heard at considerable
distance. 1t is this popularity Of the
feet that makes the reindeer so sure
footed and so valuable in the rocky
and uneven country, where almost any
other animal would prove a failure as
a beast of burden.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
CHAPTER III.

And Don must have read that un-
spoken confession, for suddenly he
sank down on the divan beside her,
and his arm went round her and drew
her golden head to his shoulder.
you will promise to be my wife,
Lillie?" he whispered.
Despite its tenderness, the question
lacked the passion for which her own
great love clamored. and she answered
1t with another, of shy hesitation:
Don, do you really, truly love me?"
Don bent his lips to hers with an ar
dor that carried conviction with 1t, for
the moment was full OF intoxicating
sweetness. and till now he had cher
ished his freedom too dearly to know
anything of the rapture of loves
young dream"
"My darling" he spoke, reproachful-
ly, "don't<shame me with the remem-
brance of that day when | asked you
to be the future mistress of Gadle
Hal"
The ignominy of that hour, when
Don knew he justly deserved her repu-
diation, was too indelibly branded
upon his memory to be ever altogether
effaced. Lilies eyes filed with quick
tears for having caused her lover that
momentary pang.
"Oh, indeed, never meant to dc
that, DOM" she cried, generously
only"
"Only?" he repeated, with Jealous
note Of inquiry. Don't tell me. Lii
lie, for PHYS sake, that you care O
scrap for that happy fellow, Roddy?"
ITO be Continued)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
he was not sure but that he loved hen

he was not sure but that he loved hen
very deeply indeed.
Don't throw the devotion of your
slave back in his face by calling ID
friendship" he said. "Lillie!" He laid
down his cup now, and leaned toward
her to get a glimpse~of the fair faca
behind the fan she had opened and wal
fiuttering nervously.
Lille, won't you believe me? You
hold my happiness in your hands; my
life is yours to do what you will with:
but want my wages as much as any
one Of your natives-I want the gift OF
this hand and the heart that owns it,"
He had risen now, and, standing over
her, had imprisoned the white fingers
that held the fan with a masterful air
that bespoke all the ardor OF deter
mined lover. Did Lilies thoughts fly
back to another night in the far past,
when thus another Gordon had stood
over her and claimed the love he be-
lieved to be his?
But this was not the same Lille who
had allowed Roddy Gordon to think
her heart won to his keeping who
looked up now in the eyes OF Roddy's
kinsman.
Love had taught her its mystic les
son, and she knew now that it was to
Don Gordon alone her heart must be
surrendered for all time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
BAsELEss FABRIC OF A DREAM.
Convicts Illusion of Freedom and
Wealth Ruthiessiy DlspeIIed.


The day of my discharge has come.
How happy am. How proud l feel as
/ stand with my face to the wall near
the dollhouse door, awaiting the sum
mons to go to the storeroom to change
my clothes. 1t seems that the men
will never cease their tramp, tramp, as
they file from the dollhouse on the way
to the shops. But the last of them
finally goes out the door and am hus-
tied to the storeroom. | array myself
in my "store" clothes, then make my
way, eager and trembling with excite
ment, to the front office. There, after
a few preliminaries, l am handed my
discharge and my money and joyfully
go forth to battle once more with the
world. How brightly the sun shines.
How fresh and invigorating the air.
1t actually smelled better than the air
behind those ugly frowning walls. And
now that / am once again free where
will / go and what will | do? All! a
thought strikes me. | have not yet
breakfasted. Where Is there a good
restaurant? Right down the street.
enter and give an order that makes the
waiter stare in establishment. Ha, ha!
He will stare harder than that when
he sees me get outside Of that break
fast. Beefsteak, fried potatoes, eggs,
ham, hot rolls, butter, coffee, and.
But while the cook Is hustling around
making ready the feast / will take q
drink. Is there saloon near? Yes,
Just two doors below. Thither ! go
and feeling rich enough (for haven't
twenty-five big American dollars in my
pocket?) ask everybody up to drink.
All accept. The drinks are placed on
the bar. The barkeeper Is making
change for ten, we raise the glasses
to our lips, and Clang! Clang!!
Clang!!! goes the gong, and rise and
dress, and, as usual. go to my daily
grind.-Minnesota Prison Mirror.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
A SUCCESSFUL FARMER.
Begun with Small Farm-Now Does Ex-
tensive Mixed Farming.

Begun with Small Farm-Now Does Ex-
tensive Mixed Farming.
Within three miles of the town, GO
ing eastward. is the farm OF Mr.. w.
Dreamer, one OF the municipalities
largest and most prosperous mixed
farmers. Mr.. Creamer came to this
country in 1880 and settled on por-
tion of the land which comprises his
present enormous farm OF 1880 acres.
In common with many others OF
similar period, he experienced all the
hardships and difficulties common to
the absence of railway and market ia
cilities. In no wise daunted, by ener-
gy, industry and indomitable will ne
was able to surmount all obstacles
and has achieved an unparalleled sue
cess, and is known throughout the dis
trict as one of it's pre-eminent farm
ers. His operations extend over 1880
acres, two sections (the thought alone
of SO much land makes the eastern
farmer dizzy; 500 acres Of this is
broken and the remainder is excellent
pasture land and wood This harvest
he took off a crop Of 500 acres of wheat
and 200 of other grains. Four hundred
acres are plowed and ready for wheat
next spring. Mr.. Dreamer is, as has
been stated, a mixed farmer of nc
mean proportions, having at the pres
ent time forty horses, sixty head of
cattle and fifty pigs. The most mod
ern farm buildings are found on his
premises, the main building being a
barn tifty-five feet square on stone
foundation, containing stabling for
sixteen horses and large number Of
cattle. The loft Is stored with twenty
nine loads of sheaf oats for feed, and
tons Of hay; there is also a cutting
box. Another building of large di-
mansions is the granary, in which, aft
er teaming large quantities to market,
he still has stored 5000 bushels of
wheat. A crushing machine is in the
buileing. There are number of less
er buildings containing chicken house,
pig pens and cattle sheds The farm
residence is a handsome frame struc-
ture of ample proportions; in connec-
tion with it is woodshed. The water
supply is uneXcelled; besides house
supply there is we'll in the stables
and a never-failing spring situate in a
bluff, which never freezes. Surround
ed by thick bluff of poplars, extend
ing in semi-circle to the west, north
and east, the winter storms are brok-
en- and accumulation of snow unknown.
Added to his farming operations, Mr..
Dreamer conducts a threshing outfit
for the season. His success is only
one instance Of what can be accom-
plished In western Canada-Baldur
lMan) Gazette, Nov. 16, 1899.
There will be thousands remove to
western Canada this year to engage in
the pursuit of farming.
Character is determined by what we
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAIN-o, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over one
fourth as much. Children may drink
it with great benefit. 10 cents and 25
cents per package. Try it. Ask for
GRAIN-O.