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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17
A COMPLIMENT TO KANSAS.

Many Kansas people are aware that
their state university Is high grade
institution and are duly proud of its
relative rank among the universities
of the country. But there are Others
who do not know the standing which
it has attained and maintains and are
unaware that the state has any par
ticular cause to felicltate itself on thu
possession of such school as the one
it supports at Lawrence. To the lat.
ter class the statement Of the MoSely
commission on this subject will be en-
tightening.
The M0sely commission was a body
of educational experts VIII Oh recently
visited this country from England,
sent out by wealthy BrltOn for the
purpose Of gathering data regarding
American schools and colleges and
American methods of educating. The
commission has visited many states
and cities Of the Union and compiled
a large amount Of information which
it has presented in form Of a report.
In this report the experts give a list
Of ten universities which they consider
as the best and greatest in the United
States, and among them is the
University Of Kansas.
Chancellor Strong and his force Of
instructors are naturally gratified at
this testimony, and both they and
their predecessors who built up the
university are entitled to cOngratula-
lipns. The university should continue
to receive all the announcement and
that state pride can suggest
aud state ali alIord.-Kansas City
journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17
High School Notes

The play, julius Caesar, will be Civ
en- by the tenth grade next Wednesday
December 23rd.
e. +. Sanders visited our school
Tuesday morning.
Miss Tilda Tromp went to Norton
Tuesday.
Miss Maude Borrell missed school
Tuesday afternoon on account Of sick
ness.
Alice and Stella Strain were absent
on Monday.
The good skating is temptation
almost too strong to be resisted by the
boys.
We had quite a number Of visitors
Monday. Ola Cowan, Bessie Rambo
and Bert Morse all came to see how
we were progressing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17
Su ner Specials.

Robert Horn went to Alma Satur-
day.
Newton Hester is expected home
from Kearney Business College for
the Holidays.
Wheat and corn are rapidly moving
at ood'prices.
We are glad to hear Of the Christ
mas Tree at Simmond'S schOolhOuse:
and hope it as we'll as others may re-
ceive a coed patronage.
KensingtOn enjoyed good trade
from Pleasant Green vicinity Satur-
day.
Merry Christmas to all Herald
readers. Mrs. Monk.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17
Dana.
A slight fall of snow Monday,

A slight fall Of snow Monday,
Walter Warner is Smelling corn
among tie farmers.
Henry Adee has at last got some
one to threSh his grain.
Herman Lipps shipped a car of cat
tie from here this week.
Several of our farmers hauled hogs
to Agra Monday.
Henry Lloyd has his new addition
nearly done.
Grandma Lloyd gave an oyster sup
per to her children and grandchildren
and a few friends in honor of her 10Th
birthday on Tuesday evening. A good
time was enjoyed by all We Wish
grandma many happy BIRTHDAYS
1yanhu of Solomon Valley in the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17
Pointed Paragraphs.
{ From the Chicago News. }

From the Chicago News.
The more man complains the les
other men think of him.
Love is The cement with which tie
hearts OF humanity are united.
Many men work overtime trying to
fix up schemes to avoid ork.
A man b vi MS to talk OF his resigna-
tiun after be gets the grand bounce.
Most Of the things yon think you
know your neighbors know you only
think.
Love is like a Photographic plate
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17

The Dispatch concludes that every
Republican in the county is for Hoch.
Well every one is unless 1t be few Of
Mr.. Royce's machine followers, but
they are becoming less every day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17
ROCK ISLAND sYsTEn
Holiday Ekcur.lon Rates.

Usual holiday excursion rates will
be IN effect between Rnck Island sta
lions not more than goo miles apart.
December, "a, 25ant 81 and January !.
Return limit. January 3. 1904.
Full PARTICULARS al all Rock Island
ticket offices.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17
Notice.

lam going to leave all my Christ
mas Candies aud Nuts with j. +. Cole
tuiS year. SANTA CLAUS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-12-17

when it requires a dark room for its
development.
It's impossible to convince a young
man who has t1reeu ar four sisters that
all women are angels.
A bald headed man in Missouri is
suing for divorce because bis vile
compelled him tn sit on the 'front.'
stOop all summer to keep the hieS out
OF the house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
TWO STEAMERS STRAND
IN THE PAMLTCO RIVER.
The New Canning Factory at Work. Agitating
for Bond Issue for Public I'M
provements
(Staff Correspondence

Washington, n. c., Feb. 6.-Oldest in
habitants do rot recall Pamlico river so
low as was the case yesterday, due to
contrary winds. The steamer Albemarle,
due from Belhaven at o'clock this
morning, hove in sight mile distant and
stranded, where she awaits the return of
the tide to enable her to float intOthe har-
Dor. Passengers for the city were taken
aboard a tug boat and brought in, but
those having heavy baggage suffered de-
lay. At Belhaven the steamer Hatteras
suffered a like fate and had to await a
cessation of the westerly wind.
The canning factory some months ago
destroyed by fire has been rebuilt and
today steamed up for business The plant
is more commodious and modern than for
merly and its starting up was hailed with
pride.
Superintendent Harry Howell at the
city schools says the work here is pro-
crossing finely. The present enrolment
in the school for whites is 500, and that
for the negroes is AIS.
A bond issue is proposed for more mod
ern school buildings, also local compul-
sorry school law.
interviewing a number of citizens I
find the proposed charter to the city, bill
now pending, meets with popular favor.
The charter will extend the city limits
and vest certain powers in the Board of
Alderman, not now enjoyed that will en-
able the board to better meet the de-
mands of the growth of the city A bond
issue of 900 for public improvements
is asked. The progress being made here
in all lines is marked. Washingtonians
always proud of their town are even more
so as they realize their present growth
and see their natural advantages being
developed.
Hotel Louise, modern brick struct-
ure, is completed and awaits its new pro-
prietor, Mr.. Springs, of the Arlington,
Charlotte. The Louise will be opened up
for guests about April first. In the mean
time The Arlington and Ricks are fur
nishing food and shelter for the travel
ling public.
Strolling north, out Market street. I
TOOK peep at the Fowle Memorial Hos
pital, new institution nearing compile
tion. The building, a modern structure,
is situated in pretty cedar grove oc-
cupying corner lot almost a square in
size, being 210x210 feet. The building it
self is of brick, 85x45 feet, three stories
high. The roof is of slate and the walls
are hard finished. The operating room
is tiled and of attractive design and fin
ish. The equipment is to be up to date.
Some $4,000 has been expended on this
property. G. j. RIVENBARK.
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hot WORDS WERE EXCHANGED
Tue British Ambassador and Mr.. Bowen En-
gagged in Verbal Duel
CBy the Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 6.-Confirmation of
the London dispatch of yesterday to the
effect that Mr.. Bowen and the British
Ambassador, at their interview Monday,
had a somewhat heated argument, was
obtained here today. Indeed, it is stated
that should the character of the cable
grams that the British Ambassador has
been sending to his government regarding
the attitude of Minister Bowen, become
public, the country would be furnished
with sensational diplomatic incidents.
The British Ambassador conduct has
resulted in several important details of
the conferences of Monday leaking out,
and these are now substantiated by the
other negotiators present. 1t seems that
when the British Ambassador, who to-, *
the lead at this conference. had finished
reading the cabegram of Lord LansdoWne
containing his last proposition for a
twenty and ten per cent division of the
customs receipts of Porto Cabello and
La Guairam between the allies and the
other claimant nations respective. Mr..
Bowen at once remarked in an emphatic
tone that the proposition was but anoth-
er scheme to trick Venezuela into abet-
ting alliance against her for six years
and probably longer. He added@that he
would not consent to any scheme, for
continuing the triple alliance on ay lol
ger than he was forced to-
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in Congress will go far enough to satisfy
the people that it seeks to do something
for the peoples good but not far enuSh
to hurt the peoples enemy" Demo
cratic applause.)
Mr.. Littlefield closed the debate for The
majority. In opening he stated that no
one seriously believed with the existing
constitutional limitations, that a bill
could be prepared that would fully and
adequately meet the situation. But he
believed the committee had presented a
fair, reasonable and constitutional
measure" and that as such he hoped it
would address itself to the members of
the House.
Mr.. Littlefield created considerable
amusement by reading most extraya-
CANT denunciation of combinations and
then announcing that the extract was
not from the speech of any gentleman on
the other side, but from a speech of Sir
John Culpepper delivered in the English
Parliament, 262 years ago. They had
em then" said he, Just as we have EN-
now. Oaughter) Il call your attention
to the fact that there was no protective
tariff in those days
He traced the history of combinations
back to 2300 b. c., to show. he said that
combinations had always existed. and
that there had been an outcry against
them. 1t showed further, he said. how
old and difficult the problem before Con-
gress was.
Speaking of the bill, Mr. Littlefeld
said it was not contended that the pub
licity feature was a specific or cure-aIl
for monopoly, but only that I. was a
step in the right direction helpful to the
public in the three connections where
corporations touched the people-namely,
as investors, creditors and consumers.
In reply to a question Mr. Littlefield
said he did not believe Congress should
penalize capitalization. To do So
he said, would produce a panic. But
publicity, he insisted would acquaint
the people with the facts and the evils
of over capitalization would gradually be
corrected. Toward the close of his speech
Mr.. Littlefield was frequently interrupted
with questions. When he concluded the
general debate was formally declared
closed and the House adjourned
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THE FAIR AN1 THE REUNION.
The Dates Have Reen Arranged so as to Bring
Both Together.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c., Feb. 6.--It has been
decided that the Central Carolina Fair
Association shall contribute to the sue
cess TO the reunion of North Carolinans
here next October by making the date
for the annual fair the same week the
reunion is held. October 49, IA, Is and
l6 will be the four days of the fair. Octo-
Der II is the date for the reunion. Thus
there will be five consecutive days of
excitement for Greensboro in October
The prospects are that the fair this
Year will be better than ever Already,
amusement concerns are contracting for
privileges.
Last night some young, men-clerks,
book keepers, etc.-held a meeting and
launched a movement to raise one thou
sand dollars in aid of the proposed
Methodist Protestant College.
The fires of the Empire Steel and Iron
Works were banked this morning and
operations suspended because of inability
to get limestone used in f1uXing This is
q case where the transportation lines are
not to blame, as it is learned that the
trouble is due to delay in loading at In
dian Rock, Va, where the limestone is
bought 1t is hoped to start the furnace
again early next week.
A delegation of business men of High
Point went to Raleigh today to work in
behalf of the London Temperance bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
.LO! HERE IS UILEY
Walks Into Sherif'S Office
and Surrenders.
Says He ESCAPED Uaaided, That the Locks
Were Opened by Device Of
His Own.
Especial to News and Observer.)

(SpeclaI 10 News ana ODSeFNeT.D
Fayetteville. N. c., Feb. Ed. L.
Utleys voluntary surrender to the au-
thorities this morning caused sensa-
tion equal to his escape. His insanity is
now generally cog. eded,
Utley says no outsider assisted him,
that the locks were opened by a device
of his own invention. He exonorates the
jailer fully, saying that he simply let
himself out and walked away. Near
Wakulla in Robson county, he
bought horse to be called
for later. He returned at night, ana
having read a newspaper account of his
escape. realized that the jailer, who had
befriended him in prison, was dsgraced.
On this account he made himself known
to his host, farmer named ]. II.
McGirt. gave him his pistol and a
large sum of money and agreed to pay
the expense OF both back to Fayetteville.
Utley says he walked out of the Jail
at 10 o'clock Monday night and travelled
on foot all that night. The next day ana
night he spent in a swamp. He is Silent
as to his whereabouts on Wednesday
night. Thursday he spent in a swamp,
and that night he stayed with McGirt,
from whom he bought the horse
AT eleven o'clock today, while the
sheriff and posse were on a supposed
clue, ne entered the sheriff's office and
entertained Colonel Cook and others for
an hour before the officers returned.
Utley is now in his old cell, which has
been furnished with new locks. McGirt.
who accompanied him, does not claim anv
reward, although total of $1,000 was
offered for Utley's arrest
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
J emperance Movement in Rowan,
Especial to News and Obserer)

N1PC~idl " NEWS ana ODSef9r.)
Salisbury, ~ c., Feb. 6.-The opera
house in Salisbury was filled Wednesday
evening with an enthusiastic crowd who
listened to a magnificent address by Hon
J. O. Mccall, of Charlotte. in advocacy
OF the London bill, now pending in the
Legislature, and of the bill known as
the Duplin County Law which the tenn
perance people here have adopted as the
bill they wish enacted for this county
and which thousands of men, women and
children over fifteen years of age are
signing petitions TO the General Assem-
bly, begging that it may be given this
county.
The temperance people of all political
parties are united and earnestly beg the
Legislature to enact the bill which SEN
ator Henderson has introduced this week
They also heartily endorse the London
bill.
Strong resolutions were adopted set
ting forth their desires along these lines
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tion of this to be a misdemeanor. This
would save many lives,' he said.
Senator Gillian said that he opposed
a bill that appeared so radical. he be-
lieved the railroad law in North Caro-
lima was as favorable to suitors as in
any other State in the Union. The ques-
tion was a purely legal one and he felt
that the courts would more properly
settle the matter Plainly the bill meant
that any party being on the track or
crossing it and being in the full pos
session of his senses being killed, makes
the road liable of the signal is not given.
1t is bill that will make for perjury
as many will forget that a signal was
given when they testify. The mat
ter being so important one,
the bill so radical a change in the laws
of North Carolina. he thought that the
bill should be referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Senator Travis spoke against this bill
He thought that the matter being purely
legal, could be settled better by the
Supreme court, composed of men in
whom all confidence was felt. He claimed
that the bill would give no end of trou-
BILE in deciding what was timely warming
and said that the adoption of the bill
would be an invasion by the Legislature
of the rights of the Supreme court. He
believed railroads should give warnings
and that they did so. The engineers were
human and did not want to kill people.
| don't believe that one ever did so.
Senator Travis entered into an argument
tending to show the bill was not neces-
sary, and in so doing discussed various
phases of the killing of people on tracks.
Among other things he said the adop-
Continued on Sixth Page.)
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Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

widows of Southern soldiers on pension
roll
Simpson, of Union: To authorize COM
missioners of Union county to issue
bonds to fund its Indebtedness
Mr.. Daniel of Vance, obtained unani-
nous consent to withdraw several peti-
tions presented by him against temper
ance legislation, by request.
THE CALENDAR.
House Bill, to prevent public drunk
enness in Macon county, passed second
and third readings.
Mr.. Dockery's bill, to facilitate and
stimulate the building of good ROADS,
was next laid before the House Mr.
Dockery explained the bill as simply
providing that the various county COM
missioners be empowered to build modern
sample roads for three miles from the
court houses, the money to come out
of any county fund that may be on
hand, or it may be raised by bond is-
sue, to be taken up by the townships
through which the road runs.
The bill passed second reading with
out opposition.
THE FARMERS BILL
The bill to incorporate the North
Carolina Farmers Protective AsSocia-
ton, was, by request of Judge Graham,
set for a special order on Wednesday at
eleven o'clock.
BY unanimous consent Judge Graham
introduced the following resolution:
Resolved, That we witnessed with
pride and pleasure the great improve
ment displayed by the pupils of the In
stitution for the Blind at the entertain
ment given to the General Assembly
CONTINUED on Third Page,)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
To Give Banquet at Elwood.
Especial to News and Observer J

High Point, N. c., Feb 6.-On the
evening of February 18th, the business
men of the city will give banquet at
the Elwood Hotel, in honor of Mr. ]. Ell
wood Cox, the owner. 1t is proposed
to make the event a great success One
hundred and twenty-five people will be
present, and among the number some of
the most prominent men in the State
Those confidentially expected are Gov
Aycock, Judge Boyd, Senator OvermaL
and others
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
THE QUESTION NOW
GOES TO THE HAGUE
Roosevelt Again Declines to
Serve as Arbitrator.
BLOCKADE TO BE RAISED
This Will be Done as Soon as the Protocol is
Signed-- Heated Argument Between
Bowen and the British
Ambassador.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., Feb. 6.-President
Roosevelt has reached a decision re-
garding the invitation of the allies that
he arbitrate the question of preferential
through the State Department to the
British Ambassador a refusal of the in
vitation. This means the preferential
ade being raised as soon as the protocol
is signed here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
Hobson's Resignation Accepted.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 6.-Naval Construct
or Richmond p. Hobson's resignation has
been accepted by Secretary oMody, who
has written Mr.. Hobson~ as follows:
THE department acknowledges receipt
of your resignation rendered January 49,
1908, also your telegram February 5, 1903,
declining to reconsider the same.
Your resignation from the United
States Navy is accepted to take effect
from this date, February 5, 1903.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
RESOLUTION BY SMALL.
To Inquire Into Coal Conditions in the United
States.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, Feb. 6.-Representative
Small, of North Carolina today intro
duced a concurrent resolution providing
for the appointment by the Speaker of
the committee of eleven members of the
House to inquire generally into coal con-
ditions in the United States. The reso-
luton further directs the committee Ito
inquire whether any combination exists
between mine owners and operators and
the transportation companies in violation
of the laws of the United States. A re-
port is to be made to the next Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
Robert Gould Shaw No. Q Remarked.
(By the Associated Press J

New York, Feb. 6.-Robert Gould Shaw,
second, and Mrs. Mary Converse, widow
of the late c. p. Converse, of Newton.
Mass were married today at the North
Baptist church this city, by Rev. Charles
e. Nash Mr.. Shaw's first wife, who was
Miss Langhorne, was granted a divorce
in Virginia few days ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
Sudden Death of Old Resident.
Especial to News and observer)

New Bern, N. c.. Feb. 6.-Mr. ]. p.
Voliva. aged 62 years, and a lifelong
resident of this city, died this afternoon
after few hours of illness of indiges-
ton Mr. Voliva was attending to his
usual occupation this morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
Reused by Fire They Barely Escape.
Especial to News and observer.)

Newton N. c., Feb. "Wednesday
night. while the wind was blowing al
most a hurricane, the dwelling house and
outhouses, with their contents, of Gai
land A. Arnett was entirely consumed by
fire. The fire originated in the dwelling
after the family had retired and were fast
asleep. When discovered the house was
entirely enveloped in flames ard the
family barely escaped, in their night
clothes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-07
Wofford's Games With Tar Heels
(sreciaI TO News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Spartanburg. S. c. Feb. t.-Wofford
College will play Davidson, April i; Uni
versity of North Carolina, April II; Wake
Forest, April 20, and Trinity, May 9.
These games will all be pulled of at
Spartanburg.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-13
LEADING FINANCIER ARRESTED
Edward j. DunnfnE Charged With
Fraud and Larceny.

Boston, Mass, January 10.-EdWard
j. Dunniug. State street banker with
q residence in Brookline was today in
dlcted, arrested, arraigned and held in
500, 600 pal, to answer a charge of lar
ceny. = is alleged in the Indictment
found by the Suffolk grand jury that
nunning fraudulently obtained $1,000
tom Francis A. Brooks. fer years a
leading member of the bar who died
last fall.
Ass .stane District Attorney Nc
Laughlin stated to the court when
punning was arraigned that the counts
OF the indictment do not represent all
the moury obtained from Mr.. Brooks,
as Dunnirg received large sums with
IN the pu.c two years.
When Lunning was brought before
Judge b md. Assistant District Attor-
icy Mclaughlin reviewed the principal
points in the case and said:
THE m. ney was secured py the de-
fendant through a series Of gross
frauds on Mr.. Brooks during the two
years prior to his death. The state of
Mr. Brooks health was such that he
should no. have been permitted to at
tend to large financial matters and a
letition for the appointment of a con-
SerVatOr for his estate was pending at
the time the defendant got the money"
Being una BILE to secure bail, Dunning
was taken to Jail.