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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
HOW John Bnrrett Rose.

Eight years ago John Barrett occu
pied a humble position on Portland
newspaper. Today, at &c years Of age,
he steps into position Of great honor
and opportunities for distinction to re-
ceive $4,000 a year. AS minister to
Japan he will be the accredited repre-
sentative Of the United States govern
INIT to a nation of 100000 people,
whose rapid advance the past ten years
seems to assure 1t speedy recognition
among the first-class powers Of the
globe; he will be able to do a great deal
for himself, for his country and for the
state and city with which he has always
preferred to be identified all through
the years when his work has called him
elsehere. His success Is worth the at
tentlon OF any ambitious boy, and II
rests upon three thlngs-he thought
we'll OF himself, he cultivated people
worth knowing, and he accomplished
what he undertook Nothing Is gained
in this world by the false modesty that
presents itself to society in a self-de-
predatory aspect. Men are largely
taken at their own valuation. II is
worth every ambitious boys while to
cultivate men of success and influence.
Acquaintance that is Of value must DO
sought, and when gained and deserved
is of inestlmable service In the further
ance of a career. But self-confidence
and acquaintance are pOwerless to aid
a man unless he has the resolution and
diligence to hold them. Every task to
which John Barrett was assigned by
President Cleveland, President McKin-
ley, Chairman Hanna, President Roose-
welt and the St. Louis exposition he per-
formed with fidelity and zeal. Every
trust reposed in him he discharged so
we'll that he was certain to he In de-
mand for work that was hard to do and
that had to be done Just right. Every
such career is demonstration in the
limitless opportunities Of American life
and a rebuke alike to incompetence and
to envy.-Portland Oregonlan.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

country with a performing bear and a
harem.
His next freak was to hire squad Of
Japanese boys, practically buying them
outright from their parents. He dressed
them in military costume and opposed
to them An equal number of trained
monkeys, dressed as Chinese soldiers.
Then, for his entertainment, the
Chino-Japanese war was constantly re-
newed. The contests were bloody and
brutal, and rewards were offered to the
boys to urge them on to further atrocl-
ties.
While thus describing the life and do
ings Of this strange specimen Of hui
manity, DR.. Barr has taken the great
est pains to conceal the identity Of the
man, and has so far succeeded. Kobe
Chronicle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
RUNNING INTO DEBT.
The Deficit of Revenues Confronting
European Countries

European SOuHLTlCS
An ominous feature "a world poll
tics is the large deficit OF revenue now
confronting nearly all European coun.
tries.
In France the financial situation is
the worst for many years. Reckoning
the deficit for the year 1901 with that
estimated for the current year, M.
Leroy-Beaulieu says the government
will be confronted with a total deficit
of $79.OOOOOO.
In Germany the deficit for 1902 is
S14,750000, and that Of 1903 is estl-
mated by the secretary Of the treasury,
Baron Won Thielmann, at $780, 900.
While tlls is not so large as that Of
France, 1t Is enough to cause perplex-
ity in finding ways and means to bal
ance the budget.
1t is noticeable that neither In
France nor in Germany Is there any
support for the old-fashloned idea of
getting rid of deficits by reducing ex-
penditures. The rivalry Of ornaments
alone forbids any such retrenchment,
and 1t is only a question Of how long
the people will be able and willing to
stand the strain of an armed truce
that is almost as wasteful as war 1t.
self.
Moreover, Germany and France are
not alone In this matter Of annual de-
flcits. Every leading nation In
Europe, Great Britain heading the list,
has been facing a deficiency Of rev.
enue every year for three years. The
United States is the only great nation
whose income has steadily and large
ly exceeded expenditure for many
years past.-New York World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

The death of Mr.. Reed leaves only
three ex.speakers of the house still
living-Galusha A. Grow, who was
welding the gavel forty years ago is a
member OF the present house; j. War
rem Refer, who presided in 1881, and
John G.. Carlisle. who served from
1883 to 1889, inclusive. It is note
worthy in this connection that by reas.
on of the retirement of Speaker Hen.
derson and ex.Speaker Grow the next
congress will be the first in many
years in which no man sits who was
ever speaker Of the house.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
THE DANCE OF IRELAND.
It is Again In Full Swing In the Old
Country.

"The country uance, the crossroads
festivity of the Irish peasantry which
had practically become q thing Of the
past In Ireland when I was there Ave
years ago." said Rev. Father Fielding
Of Chicago, us again In full swing in
the old country, much to the delight
of the lovers Of an Irish Ireland"
Father Fielding, who was a delegate
to the Gaelic league convention, only
returned from his Irish trip on Mon
day morning. "a puritanical spirit
totally alien to Irish character, he con-
tinued, arose among the Irish clergy
a decade ago, and every enjoyment
and pastime of the young country folk
was frowned upon. The great work
done by the Gaelic league in Ireland
has changed conditions. The league
now pays Irish plpers and nddlers to
play at ,ne crossroads dances, when,
in view Of all the old folks, the boys
and girls of Erin enjoy themselves
Just as they did in the time Lever
Wrote about. philadelphia Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

The superintendent Of Indian schools
reports a marked advance in indus.
trial training during the year. The
course Of study has been of great as.
sistance in teaching agriculture as a
means Of support. An instance of this
is found In colony Of women in Okla.
homa who receive about $500 a month
for their work.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

The mortality in the colored popula.
ton OF the United States is nearly
double that Of the white population.
Native white stock has the advantage
OF foreign white stock at most ages
Shove infancy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

house-a room that he
still called the library, "
though it contained few
books-the old man sat
leaning forward in a wide
armed chair. A strand of
the long white hair fell
over his high narrow fore
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

"They say she is determined to
marry a certain struggling young at.
torney." well, If she has made up
her mind to marry him, guess there
is no further use for him to struggle"
Puck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

The postoffice at Terrytown, Finney
county, has been moved two miles
southwest of the present location,
with Mary H. Carey as postmistress.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

The nineteen inmates of the poor
house of Atchison county were given
banquet on Christmas at the ex-
pense Of Atchison citizens.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

The merchants of Central Kansas
towns report a good holiday trade.
Farmers have bought literally and
less "gimracks" than formerly. The
postoffices have done the largest bust
ness in their history and much money
has been sent away as gifts in So, $40
and $40 amounts.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
KANSAS NEWS BRIEFS.

Ex-State Treasurer Hefflebower
owns a half interest in voting ma
chine invented by young man at
Olathe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

Fire recently destroyed a ten-acre
apple orchard for Jacob Geiser, a farm
er of Leavenworth county. He claim
ed the fire was caused by spark from
a Santa Fe engine. He filed suit for
$1,000 damages and got judgment for
$500. The Santa Fe appealed the case
to the supreme court.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

Inspector Shuffner, of the United
States mail service, is in Abilene to
look over the town with prospect of
adding mounted carrier to the free
delivery service. The present carrier
force is too small to cover the city's
full territory and the carrier on horse
back will, if secured, serve the remote
additions.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

The third annual exhibition of the
Coffeyville Poultry and Pet Stock AS
ISOLATION will be held January Z, 8, 8
and 10, 1903. The premium list Is a
liberal one and several hundred dol
lars will be paid to competitors. Al
ready large number Of entries have
been made. G. H. Rhodes, of Topeka,
will act in the capacity Of Judge in the
competitions. He will also deliver sew.
eral lectures on poultry and pet stock
raising.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
neighbOrhOOd
COMPROMISE WILL BE RE-OPENED
MIR. Smith Says Afiidavfts Will Show
That Mrs. Fair Outlived Her Hus-
band.

Boulder, Colo. February 11.-Charles
J. Smith, half brother OF Mrs. Charles
Fair, who with her husband was killed
in an automobile accident in France
says that the compromise arranged be-
tween his mother, Mrs. Nelson and
Mrs Herman Oelrichs and Mrs. Van
derbilt sisters Of Charles Fair, in Gis-
position of the estate Of Mr.. Fair. will
be re-opened on the ground that Airs.
Nelson was influenced through fraud
and false representa- ton into accepting
the settlement. Mr.. Smith asserts bis
mother was very i'll and in no condl-
ton to transact business when she
went to San Francisco after her daush-
ter's death and that it was falsely rep
resented to her that cablegrams aad
been received to the effect that MIS-.
Fair and her husband died at the same
time, whereas it is known. Mr.. Smith
declares that Mrs. Fair lived thirty
minutes after Mr.. Fair had passed
away. Mr. Smith declared that the
case would be fought to the end.
Mr.. Smith promises great surprises
to the other side when affdavits taken
from Mrs. Fairs maid. the Chautfder.
the gate keeper and others living at
the house where Mrs. Fair was tahen
after the accident are made public.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
THE DIVORCE is GRANTED
Crown Prince of SaxOny Gets Decree
of Separation from the Former
Crown Princess.

Dresden. February 1.-THE crown
prince of Saxony was today granted a
divorce from the former Crown Prin-
cess Louise after several doctors had
furnished expert testimony in the case.
The decree reads:
THE ties O fthe marriage fthe par
ties are dissolved on account of the
adultery of the respondent with NJ.
Giron. n teacher of language. The
blame attaches to the respondent, who
is ordered to pay the costs of the pro-
ceedingS.'
Although the special court declined
to take into account the contention OF
the former crown princess lawyers
that she was deranged, this theory is
fully accepted by King George, Crown
Prince Frederick and the Saxon court
as the view to be put forth within the
kingdom in future and that rea son"
state required the separation. The
same reasons also require that the peo-
pie shall be brought to believe that the
princess acted in an unroyal manner
because she was damented. This legend
will be nourished until so far as Sax
ony is concerned, it will become his
toric truth. The conduct of the prin-
cess is considered nv the Monarchists
to be most destructive to respect f."
the crown and they claim that every
care must be taken to gloss over her
misdeeds.
Giron Threatened the Princess.
Vienna, February 11.-An interview
with DR.. Zehme. of Dresden, the law
yer OF the former Crown Princess
Louise of Saxony. is published here to-
day. After denying that Giron had
been paid TO break off his relations
with the princess, DR.. Zehme said
Giron was mainly actuated by person.
al vanity. The princess, he added. was
quite free at the sanitarium at Nyon.
Switzerland, and was allowed to go on
excursions to various places in the
neighbOrhood.
According to the Zeit the princess
would have left Giron when her broth
er, Archduke Joseph. went to Geneva
in an endeavor to persuade her to re-
turn. but for the fact that the French
teacher threatened her with a revol-
yer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
THE DANGER GROWS
bulgarian Government Contemplate
Calling Out Two Army Divisions.

Sofia, Bulgaria, February 1.-THE
governor is contemplating calling
out two army divisions, Sofia and Phil
ippoplis furnishing one EACH The CON-
centration Of Turkish troops on the
Bulgarian frontier is given as the rea-
son for this partial mobilization.>
Vienna, February 1.-THE news that
the Bulgarian government is contem-
plating partial mobilization causes
grave uneasiness here. 1t is still hoped
that Austria and Russia by energetic
action will prevent the danger assum-
ing alarming proportions. The delay
in issuing an official statement regard
ing the outcome of the conference be-
tween Count Landsdorff, the Russian
foreign minister and Count Goulo-
chowski, the Austrian premier. is much
criticised in diplomatic circles. where
it is felt that the statement ought to
be no longer delayed II it is to result
in any benefit.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
Especial to The Messenger,


Raleigh. N. c.. February 1.-THE
convention of officers Of the state guard
was called to order today by Adjutant
General Royster. Upon motion. Colo
mel L. II. Balm was unanimously elected
chairman. Captain ]. D. Hollingsworth
and Captain A. P. Adrian secretaries
1t was found that all branches Of the
service were represented.
Privileges of the convention were ex-
tended to Sergeant E. r. McKeithan, of
Fayetteville. and all other enlisted men
present.
The convention took brief recess
and went to the executive office. 100
strong and was specially received by
Governor Aycock.
Captain Manly made a motion that
the term of office of line officers be ex-
tended. saying that a two years term
was entirely too short and that under
that arrangement, no officer could be-
come sufficiently acquainted with his
duties to serve properly under the new
Dick law.
BY request, General Royster Colonel
Robertson and other officers addressed
the convention regarding the Dick bill.
On motion of Colonel Walker Taylor
the convention accepted and endorsed
unanimously, all provisions Of the Dick
bill A committee of three was ap-
pointed to make such suggestions Of
changes in the present state guard act
as will make it entirely conform to the
provisions of the Dick law.
An Invitation was received from
Greensboro inviting the state guard to
hold its next annual encampment at
that point.
This afternoon the committee ap-
pointed to suggest changes in the state
guard act met at the office of the ad-
iutant general.
Adjutant General Royster, Inspector
General Balm, Colonel Armfield, Of the
First regiment, and Lieutenant Brad
shaw, of the Naval Reserves, were at
work this evening on the changes nee
essary in the military laws. 1t is quite
evident that the term for which line
officers are elected will have to be in
creased. or that their appointment shall
be left entirely in the governors hands,
but in any event, very careful exami-
nations for commissions or for promo
ton will have to be made.
At the convention of officers Of the
State guard today, a motion by Lieu
tenant Colonel T. r. Robertson was
adopted. suggesting that the next en-
campment be by regiments.
The committee is making good prog
ress in drafting a bill. One of the val
liable and important features Of the
latter will be a provision that field off,
GERS and officers Of corresponding
grades in the Naval brigade and COM
pany, battery, troop and Naval divis-
ion officers shall hereafter be elected in
such manner and upon such dates as
may be fixed by the governor and
shall hold their offices until vacancies
occur by promotion. resignation or
death.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
DRUMMER COMMITS SUICIDE
Twenty Thousand Dollars Worth of
Jevelry Taken in Charge by Au-
tE0rities.

New Orleans. February III. l.
Friedman travelling salesman for a
New York jewelry firm committed sui
eide here today. Twenty thousand
dollars worth of jewelry on his person
has been taken in charge by the au-
thorities.
New York. February 11.-Isaac L.
Friedman, who committee suicide at
New Orleans today was a salesman for
l. Adler and Son. diamond dealers OF
this city. The firm said today that
they had received telegram from
New Orleans saying Mr.. Friedman was
dead and had responded by requesting
that jewelry samples valued at $780,
600 which Mr.. Friedman had with him
be forwarded to New York. Friedma n
was unmarried and had been with the
firm some years. The firm had heard
he had heart trouble. but their infor-
nation from New Orleans did not say
he committed suicide.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
ALASKAN BOUNDARY TREATY
Senate Ratifies the Measure in Exc
cutiye SessfOn-The Treaty With
Greece.

Washington, February lin an ex-
ecutive session which lasted only an
hour and a half today, the senate rati-
fed the Alaskan boundary treaty fmd
came near taking similar action on the
commercial treaty with Greece, which
was reported by Senator Cullom today
from the committe on foreign relations
The Greek treaty was read through
by the clerk and then Senator Cuilom
asked that the resolution of ratifica-
ton be acted on. but Senator Hoar. of
Massachusetts, objected. He said that
he desired an opportunity to examine
the provision of the treaty conc-rn-
ing consular trials. The principal pur-
pose of the Greek treaty is the regula-
ton Of commerce between Greece and
the United States. 1t contains full
provision for the control of the con-
Sular service along the lines laid down
in the recently negotiated Spanish
treaty.
There was delay in securing actic n
on the Alaskan treaty, and very little
opposition to it was manifested. Sen
ator Teller said that he considered the
Alaskan boundary so we'll determined
as to make it not a matter of DISPUTE
Therefore, while he would not delay
it, he would not vote for it. Senator
Mason made a few similar remarks.
adding that he considered the procedure
proposed by the treaty non-Americun.
The ayes and noes were not called. Lut
there were several voices heard in the
negative when an informal expression
was called for. The ayes We're so m,i':h
more numerous, however. that the ue-
cisiOn of the chair to the effect that
ratification had prevailed was not
challenged.
Senator Cullom asked the senate to
give up the day after tomorrow after
the conclusion of the routine NOR ring
business to executive work and no OBJ
lection was made. Senator Quay,
who has charge of the statehood bill
gave his assent with others. 1t is S. n
a tor Cullom's intention first to take
mp the Panama canal treaty and to
follow that with the Cuban reciprocity
treaty. The understanding still is that
Senator Morgan will discuss the canal
treaty at some length.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
GENERAL BOOTH IN WASHINGTON
During the Stay His Party Are
Guests of Senator Hanna.

Washington, February 11.-General
William Booth. the commander-in-
chief of the Salvation Army arrived I'm
Washington today, accompanied by his
daughter, Consul Booth Tucker, and
Commander Booth-Tucker, and her
husband. who are in charge of the Sal
vation Army movement in the United
States. General Booth said that in the
II or Is weeks during which he had
heen in this country he had travelled
over 14,000 miles, addressed 173 big
meetings and had seen more than 1000
people "kneel at the bench of repen-
tence, asking Gods mercy"
During his stay in Washington, Cen
eral Booth and his party are the guests
OF Senator Hanna. Tonight the sena-
tor gave large dinner party at the
Arlington in honor of his guest.
During the evening Mrs. Hanna es-
corted Mrs. Booth Tucker to the White
House. where she was introduced to
Mrs Roosevelt.
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can make no change in the essential
conditions of every industry"
Simon r Wolverton. counsel for the
Reading Company. in his argument ex-
pressed opposition to the union he
cause the bitumenous representation on
the national board Is much greater
than the anthracite representa- on.
There is every reason why the union
miners should be chartered. The basic
principle of the organization is collec-
tive bargaining, but they do not want
collective responsibility. There were
outrages perpetrated during the strike
The members Of the union Violated the
law. If its ranks are unlawful then
the organization is unlawful"
others who presented arguments were
J. B. Kerr, representing the Scranton
Coal Company and former Judge AL
fred Hand for the Independent opera
tors of the Scranton district
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13

pa MES. The tax on telegraph is Is
cents per wire a mile, the total mileage
being seventeen thousand miles, West
ern Union having over fifteen thousand
Of this. The tax on telephones is per
cent on gross receipts The tax on ex-
press companies is 81 per mile, mileage
being 3.400. Only those slot machines
which have a fixed return are to be
licensed. 1t is made a misdemeanor to
operate any other.
Superintendent Miller Before Com.
superintendent Miller, of the Hos
pital for the colored insane at Colds
boro, this afternoon went before the
committee on asylums and asked for
900 annual appropriation for MAIN
tenance and a special appropriation of
$4,000 for each of the two years for a
spur railway track, for cold storage
plant and separate building for pa
tients with pulmonary diseases.
For an Agricultural Building.
There was a hearing before commit
tees on agriculture. of bill to appro-
pirate fifty thousand dollars for an
agricultural building al the Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College here.
The senate judiciary committee re-
fers to a subcommittee of three. Jus
tices bill to prevent freight discrimina-
ton by imposing franchise tax of Sc, OGl
each six months on railways.
The committee favora bly, reported the
bill to allow the Judge to limit argu-
mants in all cases save capital felonies.
The Audubon bill passed the second
reading in the house today, after a
strong plea for it. made by Gilbert
Pearson at the invitation of the house.
Attempts We're made by the represen-
tative from Dare to have his county
exempted. but this was voted down
with q roar of noes
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
Eight Fires Rage at One Time in
Tampa.

Tampa. Fla. February 11.-Eight
fires broke out here and were raging at
the same time today in different sec
tions Of the city. A block OF whose
sale warehouses on Whitney street, in
cluding the Cudahy Packing Company.
Tampa Fertilizer Company, Caruthers
Produce Company, S. A. Edwards. w.
II. Osborne, J. K. Parrish and Walter
Wills Company was burned. The en-
tire loss was about $4,000 with s35.Cot
insurance. Labor Hall was gutted by
fire, and the Tampa Furniture Compa-
ny mattress factory was destroyed
with several smaller firms.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-13
Assignment for Captain sixx.bee.

Washington, February 11.-Cartain
Charles D. Sigsbee, VINO Was m com
rnand of the battleship Maine when she
was destroyed in the harbor OF Havana,
will probably be assigned to duty as com
mandant of the navy yard at Bremen
ton. Washington, as the successor to
Rear Admiral Yates Stirling who hao
heen ordered to command the Philip
pine squadron on the Asiatic fleet II
ia expected that Rear Admiral Stirling
will haul down his flag at the Puget
sound navy yard IN about month
and proceed to the Philippines on the
battleship Wisconsin which Is to ba thi
fta9ship Of that station.