The Phillipsburg Dispatch from Phillipsburg, Kansas • 1

mm THE DISPATCH IS THE OFFICIAL PAPER OF PHILLIPS COUNTY All Home Print A3 an advertising Medium it has no equal' $1.50 Per Year. Phillipsburg, Kansas, Thursday, May 17. 1900. Vol 14, No. 37.

the state convention. time. They are F. A. DuBois, of the third district; B.

II. Tracy, of the fourth district; E. W. Wellington, of the sixth district; and Frank L. Martin c(Snriniiik sirs The only roller-bearing Header made.

One third lighter draft than any other. FOB STEALING) HOGS. Theie has been considerable hog stealing and stealing of other varieties going on up in Dayton township for some time and the people up there have been doing all in their power to discover the thieves. One week ago last Sunday night the stock yards of George Tannahill, who is quite an extensive Btock dealer, were broken open and about 120 head of his hogs turned loose. The manner in which the gates were opened indicated that it was no accidental letting out of the hogs, but that the gates were left open in order that tho hogs might get out and Mr, Tannahill would conclude that the missing hogs had strayed away.

As soon as the discovery was made the hogs were driven back into the yards when it was found that there were 7 missing hogs. Strict search was mado throughout the several ap-partments of the farm, but the missing hogs could not be found. Mr. Tannahill was in Kansas City with stock at that time, and the neighbors came to the conclusion that the missing hogs had been stolen and the entire bunch had been turned out to create the impression that the missing ones had FtflcCoB-miclc ftlower, Feet Cut illcCormicfc Binder, EHIigh-Crade Cultivators Shovel. Thomas Rakes, Never Break.

ij In order to Introduce them we have a few Kirlin feeders at $0.50 $24 8-Poot Windmill Steel Fans, Channel Steel Arms fitted with changeable Babbitt Boxes, only 1 1 iji EVERT STATE OFFICER RENOMINATED BY ACCLAMATION AND ALL ON ONE BALLOT. A Harmonious Convention full of Genuine, Old-fashioned Republican Enthusiasm, took the place of the Biff War which the Anti-Boss Element had Prepared. The "Anti-Boss" tornado which has been sweeping over this state, in the imagination of the editor of the Topeka Capital and others, was very much like the bumble bee, largest when born, and had entirely spent its force before the organization of the convention Wednesday morning. The boss wrecking portion of the convention caucused all day Tuesday and nearly all night that night and decided not only upon an organization of the convention, but mapped out an entire program. No part of the program was carried out in the convention.

The people who have been making so much noise about the bosses and fondly hoping that they might enthrone themselves while endeavoring to dethrone others, failed to have votes enough in the convention to carry out their program, and while the "fire eaters" were in caucus and in their "downing the bosses" the managers of the new boss crowd and the cool heads of that faction of the party were in conference with the old boss faction in the preparation of a program which should restore harmony in the ranks of the party and insure the election of the ticket that should be nominated by tho convention. The result of the conference of the cool heads was the selection of the Le-land faction candidate for temporary chairman and the anti-boss candidate for temporary chairman to be permanent chairman. The Leland candidate for secretary was to bo the secretary of the convention and the anti-boss candi date for secretary to be the assistant secretary. The committees were also agreed upon and were selected very evenly from both factions. It was also agreed that all factional fights of every kind should be kept out of the conven tion.

The agreement also provided that the national committeemen should be elected by the delegates to the national convention without any in timation from the state convention as to who they should elect The fight against Morton Albaugh for chairman of the state committee was withdrawn from the convention and the precedent of allowing that oflicer to be selected by the nominees for state oflices was to be followed. Tho convention met promptly on time at the Grand opera house and, carrying out the program of the peace makers; Silas Porter of Kansas City, was elected temporary chairman, the balaueo of the harmony program was carried out and while the white dove of peace fluttered over and took its place oa the chairman's dusk, the fire eaters and bos busters were allowed to retire to the seclusion from which they should never have emerged. A soon as tho preliminary organization was completed, the convention entered at once upon the work which it had been called to perform. Further carrying out the program of the peace conference this convention went into the harmony business deeper than any convention ever did in Kansas before and all of the piebeiilsUiUj officers from associate justice of the supreme court to insurance commissioner were nominated by acclamation and all on the same vote. Chas.

F. Scott, the brilliant young orator of Iola, was nominated for con-gressman-at-large on first ballot, the vote standing as follows: Scott, C27; Blaine, 222. The first ballot in the convention which had any tendency to determine' the relative strength of the different factions, was on the selection of three electors at large, but even here the delegates and people were again dibsa-pointcd as the result showed the election of one man from each faction and a colored man from Kansas City as the third man. Following are the electors: A. W.

Smith, O. P. Ergenbright and I. F. liradley, The selection of delegttes to the national convention being next in order Colonel Metcalf of the fighting 20th Kansas, was elected the first delegate and as a further distinguishing honor his election was made by all the dele gates arising in their places, waiving their bats and giving three cheers for the brave colonel of that gallant regiment M.

A. Low was then elected in practically the same manner as he re ceived 7:25 votes one first ballot and his election was then made unanimous. The other four were then elected by a viva voce rote all at one of the seventh district Each of these gentlemen had been endorsed by their district congrossional convention, and their election was more in the nature of a ratification cfthe action of the district conventions than anything else. The alternates were then elected by acclamation and while we failed to get the names of all, yet it will be gratifying to the people of this county to know that Frank Strain of this city was elected as the alternate from the Sixth district. The new central committee was then elected, composed of one from each Judicial district.

The committee on resolutions, through its chairman, Maior Hudson, then reported the platform of the party and the resolutions of the convention, which were the grandest enunciation of republican principles that has been uttered for many a day. The resolutions endorse the national and state administrations. Tho acts of Senator Baker and the repuolican congressmen are entirely free from all factional difference. They are entirely too long for publication this week, but we hope to be able to give them in full next week, and will say in advance that they should be read by every republican in the state. The result of the convention will give the best of satisfaction to the republicans of Kansas and its good influence will spread oyer the state will be a great help in redeeming the state from populism and return it to and anchor it safely and permanently in the republican column.

DECORATION DAY. IlEADQUAKTEnS PiriU.IPSnUKO to Port i. A. K. No.

77, Dept. of Kansas Oiiueh No. 1. Comrades: We are again called to celebrate the anniversary of the nation's dead. To those who cherish the deeds of brave meri who freely periled or lost their lives in defense of the union and freedom, the 30th day of May comes as a day of sacred memories.

It comes with the budding flowers of the spring time, reminding us that after death there is life, and although the mnuins of our departed comrades moulder in the silent tomb "yet through the mercy of God, we may confidentally hope that their souls bloom in eternal spring." By this returning anniversary we are also reminded that we, too, must soon answer to the last roll call, and take onr places with the comrades gone before, in the silent chambers of the dead. Let us then again, while time and opportunity permit, freely offer up before the world our tribute of love and respect to those whose ties with us were welded in the fire of battle. Let us decorate their their graves with the beautiful flowers and evergreens, which speak to us of life and immortality; and place over them again the glorious 11 ag of our united country, which in life inspired them to the noblest acts of valor and heroism, and in death, symbolizes their patriotism and fidelity. The members of the post will meet at post hall on Sunday, May 27th, at 10:45 a.m., and thence repair to tho Baptist church where appropriate services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. cllageman.

On Wednesday, May 30th, the members of the post will again assemble at post hall at 1:30 p. m. and inarch thence to the Presbyterian church. After tho address and other services at the church, the comrades, and others, will repair to the cemetery where the impressive and beautiful custom of decorating the grayes will bo observed in the usual manner. It is expected that the ladies of the W.

C. will meet with the post on each occasion, and participate with them in all the exercises. All ex-soldiers and sailors, whether members of the post or not, are cordially invited to meet with us, and join in the observance of these sacrod days. Co. 2nd.

Hcgt K. N. is requested and invited to co-operate with the post, and take such part in the exercises as may be assigned it. To this end the officers of the company are asked to confer with the executive committee and post commander. An executive committee consisting of Comrades John Hahnen- kratt, W.

H. Pratt and Ritner Smith is hereby appointed. Tlie committee will prepare and announce a program and will have general supervision of all the arrangements for the services herein named. All other committef-s and details will report to this committee for duty. The fraternal and benevo lent societies of the city and the peo ple cf tho community generally are earnestly solicited to encourage and help us by their preienee and sympa thy; Frask SnTAix.

attfst: Post Com and er. W. M. TJp.ADLr.7, Post Adjutant. Look to Your Interest strayed away.

In as much as there had been quite a number of hogs missing in that nighburhood during the winter, the neighbors became considerably interested and it was decided to have the buyers stock yards examined in tho neighborhood to see if any of the hogs had been sold, and if so by whom sold. Accordingly some of the neighbors met Mr. Tannahill at Long Island on his return from Kansas City and informed him that some of his hogs had been stolen on the Sunday nigdt before. Mr. Tannahill went at once to Mr.

Skeltou's yards in Long Island and was able to identify four of his hogs. After ho had identified them aad was positive, from peculiar marks which ho explained, Mr. Skelton informed him that lie had bought them early Monday morning from Henry Parks, his Bon, Henry, and John Exline. In order to bo more positive Mr. Tannahill had his boys come to Mr.

Skelton's yards and identify the hogs. He also had Judge Friant and Marion Wescott identify somo of the hogs as being hogs they had sold to Mr. Tannahill and had seen In his pen only a short timo before the theft Mr. Tannahill feeling pretty certain that he had gotten the right parties, came to town and caused the arrest of Henry Park Henry Park Jr. and John Ex-line, charging them with the theft of seven hogs.

The preliminary examination of the three defendants was held before Justice of tho Peace Charles Dickey on Monday, the state being represented by Judge Pratt and the defendants by W. G. Bissell. When tho testimony was all in, Judffe Pratt asked the justsce to discharg the defendant Exline, an the testimony failed to connect him with the commission of the crime. Ho was accordingly discharged and his cash bond returned to him.

The stato made a very strong caso against tho remaining two defendants along tho course indicated above. The theory of the defense was an alibi which theory was supported by very strong testimony. The court of course could not help finding that a crime had been committed, as it was admitted by all parties, and the high standing of tho witnesses for the state and the straightforwardness of their story caused the justice to find that there was reasonable grounds for believing that the defendants, Henry Park and son had committed the crime, and held them for their appearance to the district court. Their bonds were fixed at each. The Henry Park, gave bond and will prepare for trial at the September term of court.

The boy failed to give bond and Is In jail at this time. Program Of Glcnwood Township Bumbiy School association to be held at the Friends church May 24, IIIOO: Song, the Master Wants Workers; De votional exercises, by James Kisscil; song, Tho lieautiful Light; paper, A. Woolman; song, Bring Them In; Ad journ for dinner. 1:3" p.m. Devotional exercises, by Adam Italston; sansr, Scattering Precious Seed; Wiiat Benefit is the Sabbath School to the community? A.

(i. Caswell; the Progress of Sunday School Work in Phillips County by Wra. Peck; sonir. Toiiir.ff forJsus; Some Hindranc ii Sunday School Work, Mrs. Mattie II a wiry; Why Should Temperance lie Taught in the Sunday School L.

M. Eilr-od; song, Live. Business session. Song, God Be With Yon. Every ore invited to come and bring well-filled basket0.

U. I). Hawi.kv, I're Gl'OK' tA El.I.P.OD, Sc'v. Call at the New York Racket store for all of fruits and vegetables. If you want to buy right; if you want to be treated right, and save money, make Handy Co's store your trading place.

Our scales are bright, and weigh all right; And all shall be rewarded well, Who either come to buy or sell. Don't forget that we are selling Coal Oil at 15 cents; all package Coffee, 2 pounds for 23e; good Prunes, 0 pounds for 25c; best Salt Luke Peaches, 3 pounds for 2oc; 12 bars good Soap, 25c; 10 bars Ark Soap, 25c; 8 bars Silk Soap, 25c- Come and see us. A. HANDY CO. Obituary.

Died, on April 25, in Prairie View township, John Hill, aged 93 years. A good man has passed away. He was born in Ohio in 1807; coming west as the new states settled up, he located in Phillips county in 1878, where he has since remained, Although living to this great age, he retained his mental faculties till the last, telling them he was ready and willing to go home, his only regret being in leaving bis aged companion, who so faithfully cared for him through his lust sickness. He united with the church in his early manhood and has alva3's lived a conscientious Christian life; always ready to help his fellow man. lie was laid to rest In the Hansom, cemetery, where it can be said he doth rest from his labors and his works do follow him.

Dear father, thy lofs to us is great, But unto thee 'tis boundless (rain; 'Tis for ourselves alone wo weep, For tbou art free from ull our puin. A Friend. Mr. and Mrs. John Gebhart ably represented the Pleiades chapter at the grand chapter meeting in Hutchinson last week.

This was quite a remarkable meeting, there being present one past national grand worthy matron, eleven past G. M. and six grand worthy patrons. Mrs Etta Main of Parsons, Kansas, was elected O. W.

M. and Mrs. Bennett of Hutchinson, secretary. Mrs. Sr.cdicna' paper of Kansas City, Kansas, was made the oflicial organ for the order.

The commencement exercises of the common school graduates were held at Long Island, Friday evening, May 11, 1900. Nine pupils were awarded their diplomas by Supt. Thomas. Tho program consisted of essays, recitations and class gongs by the graduates and also a few choice selections by the male quartette. The class prophecy, written by William Culbertson and read by Flossie Carnahan, was carefully prepared and interesting.

The names of the graduates: Minnie Conley, Flossie Carnahan, Lillian Weed, Barrett Hal-derman, llert Killebrew, Eugene Miller, Magerie Barnard, William Culbertson and Mary Cozad. Friday wajs the last day of the Long Island schools and the teachers, Prof. Love, Ellen Nash and Ada Hallett certainly have reason to be proud of their work. Doe Coffe A (tree With You If not, drink Grain-o made from pure grain, A lady writes: "The first time I made Grain-O I did not like it but after using it for one week nothinpr would induce me to go back to coifee." It nourishes and feeds the system. The children can drink it freely with great benefit It is the strengthening sub stance of pure grains.

Get a package today from your grocer, follow the directions in making1 it and yon will have a delicious and healthful tab beverage for old and rcunjr. 15 ard i cents. Mb rr Stacks of Good Lumber. Our large display of fine Lumber should be a great attraction to all who contemplate building this year. We save you money; let us do your figuring; the amount needed will be smaller, and the bill will be less.

CEITRJLL LUMBER CO. WM. IIARDMAN, Manager. for fine Commercial Printing Anting done mMeyou Tvaityou won'ihave to a.il long either..