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ERAEIDc .jLJUJLjJL Vol XXV. PHILLIPSBURG, KANSAS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1903. No. 4. OTDTl f m k j The Teachers Association. Last Saturday the teachers of this county held their second association at the school house. The session lasted during the entire day and the attendance was larger than at any previous association ever held in the county. 88 teachers who are now actually engaged in school work were present together with a large number of visitors including many who were formerly teachers in the county. Much enthusiasm was aroused in the discussion of the various papers and the interest was good. An excellent paper on "The Value of Time" was read by Merrill Temp leton of Logan and was ably discussed by Florence Miner and Myrtle Wil . y coxson. Many good thoughts were presented regarding the use of time and the necessity of spending each moment profitably. Miss Edith Finch gave an outline of her method of conducting Busy Work in the Primary Grades which was very interesting. The subject was discussed by Mrs. Flora Fallas, F. II. Baker, R. C. McCormick and Supt. E. E. Brookens of Smith county. Many valuable suggestions were offered. The subject of "Current Events" was discussed by F. II. Baker, It. C. McCormick, Supt. Brookens and Supt. Arnold. Each teacher should keep yosted on events transpiring at the present time and arouse in her pupils a desire to keep abreast of the times by reading current events. In the afternoon It. II. Calfee read a paper on "How Keep Pupils Inter ested During Transitional Period" bringing out some good thoughts on this subject which is a problem most teachers have had to deal with. The subject was thoroughly drscussed by Mrs. Ada Dye, II. P. Basquin, W. It. Arthur, F. II. Baker, J. B. Edwards and Itev. G. II. Woodward. " Mrs. C. M. Poe sang a beautiful solo which was well received. Miss Emma Johnson's recitation was. ouite enter- jr- t.alnlnir and well rendered. "Teaching Physiology In the Lower Grades" was the subject assigned to Ethel Howard and many good thoughts were presented. Cora Rickey and F. II. Baker followed in discussion of the subject. Reasons why a teacher should at tend the N. W. K. T. A. were given by J. B. Edwards, II. II. Gerardy of Smith Center, Supt. Brookens, Prof. Baker and Supt. Arnold. Rev. G. II. Woodward delivered an 1 excellent address to the teachers full of good thoughts and suggestions. E. F. Sanders who represents the Cooley Language Series, then gave a presentation of work outlined in this series showing how the teachers can make good use " of it in the schools. The association was quite successful and the county Superintendent is highly gratified with the Interest the teachers have taken in this line of Y work. Kan.as City Correpondense. It was midst the quiet of an aut umn evening, that we left our cottage home in north Marvin for another sojourn of a few weeks in this grand commercial center of the west. And as it always, is in this live city we soon found something to talk about, something to see, something to hear. This time our first attraction was In the direction of the First Christian church, 11th and Locust St. on the evening of October 2!). Of course we first ascertained the admis sion fee, an I then after consulting the size of our purse we soon found ourselves at head quarters to listen to a lecture by Robert J. Burdette. And to say that the lecture was good would hardly tell the story. Those who have beard Mr. Burdette have some idea as I o the fine combination of qualities which gives him the prominence as a public speaker, which he has so long sustained. Mr. Bur dette is a smooth talker, a comic and withal possesses the qualities of an orator in no small degree. He is rath er a rapid speaker and is not very great favorite with even the most ex pert reporter. And sutllce it to say that he held an audience of about 800 for over two hours, with scarcely a ripple during this time even among the fun-loving fellows who occupied the rear end of the gallery. We have no doubt but that Mr. Burdette would be Jn great favor If he could be Induced to make a date for a public demonstration at Phillips burg. Has this gentleman ever lec tured In your tlly ? If so we would anticipate no trouhlc in paving the the way. If not then It would be well to secure bis services as an experiment lit. Burdette Is not among the high est priced orators, yet he draws the crowd, and when once heard in a place he usually attracts (he greatest at tention for ever after. We regard him an ideal orator for a western audience. , On last Sunday Morning and even ing we listened to some pleasant re flections by Rev. Dr. W. A. Quayle at theM. E. church, corner 9th and Grand Ave. Mr. Quayle entertains one of the most popular congregations of the city, and is deserving all the honor he receives. About one thous and people greeted him on each of these occasions, and seldom, in any city have we ever looked upon abetter dressed and finer cultured people. It Is well for those who have imagined at any time that Kansas City is made up of an inferior closs of people to correct their error which they can readily do by a visit to the city. And just now extensive prepara tions are being made for an important gathering of the Board of Bishops and other eminent dignitaries of the M. E. church, who are to come in this week to discuss some of the most im portant measures connected with the success and financial standrng of the church. It is a well known fact that our Methodist friends are right at home when It comes to talk about the money question; and this seems to be very largely the point connected with the great gathering this week. The exercises begin on Wednesday and Bishop Fowler is announced for the next Sunday- at Dr. Quayle's church. We may attempt something more definite for the Herald readers, under this bead next week. L. C. Chase. $390 For Letters to Encourage Emigration. The Rock Island System offers twenty prizes, of the aggregate value of $3'J0, for letters relative to the Ter ritory along its lines in Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the writers, experi encesslnce besettled in the Southwest. They should tell how much money he had when he arrived, what he did when he first came, what measure of success bas since rewarded his efforts, and what he thinks of that portion of the country In which he is located. Letters should not be less than 300 nor more than 1,500 words in length, and will be used for the purpose of advertising the Southwest. Letters are desired, not only from farmers and farmers' wives, but also from merchants, school-teachers, clergymen; from everyone, in brief, who has a story to tll, and who knows how to tell it. For circular giving details write John Seuastian, Passenger Traffic Manager Rock Island System, Chicago, 111. In the matter of contempt the Su preme court of Kansas has ruled very differently from that of Missouri which recently imposed a heavy fine for a contempt editorial. In an opinion rendered in 1887 Justice Brewer said: "No Judge, no court, high or low Is beyond the reach of public and individual criticism. Af ter a case is disposed of, a court or Judge has no power to compel the the public, or any individual thereof, attorney or otherwise, to consider his rulings correct, his conduct proper, or even his Integrity free from stain, or to punish for contempt any mere criticism or animadversion thereon, no matter how severe or unjust. Nor do we wish to be understood as expressing any opinion as to the pow er to punish others than attorneys and ofllcers of the court, for language or conduct even while the matter Is pending and undetermined. Wheth er the same rules and considerations apply to them or not, we do not care to inquire. Such is not the case be fore us; and to this case alone do our remarks apply." R. D. MASON .... Experienced ..AUCTIONEER of Live Stock and Farm Property.. Having located in Phillipsburg, I solicit the patronage of those In need of same. Write for dates and terms. Satisfaction J Guaranteed. THAT ALLEGED AGREEMENT. Frank Statement Showing It to be a Tale for Political Effect. To TIIK 1'EOrLE OF PHILLIPS COUNTY: In the Phillipsburg Dispatch of Oct., 15, the editor of that paper at at some length sets forth unjust and untruthful statements in regard to the Herald and its editor, then shifts off to Crystal and brings in myself and family charging that the first meeting of the democratic candidates was held at my home to map out the campaign for work in the Republican columns, and that some very prominent Repub licans from Phillipsburg were present etc. Now I want to say that I have lived in this county for over thirty years. The latch string to my first humble log cabin and of late years to my bet dwelling has always hung out. Our doors open to everyone, rich or poor, Republicm or Democrat, Jew or Gen tile. Everyone that knows me knows that I am a Republican, neverclalmed anything else, never was anything else and no one has any doubts as to how I stand. When 1 have anything to say I say It without any quibbling. I never have been mixed up In any political intrigues and hold in disgust and despise such disreputable, unre publican, rotten work as was done by the Leland whifets in this county a year ago. The Sunday following the publica tion of the Dispatch, a friend brought me a copy of that paper so that I could see the libelous matter printed there in. On the 20 of Octobor I wrote and mailed the following letter: ' Dana, Kansas, October, 1903. John Q. lloyce, Phillipsburg, Kansas, Dear Sir In your last week's Issue of the Dispatch you say you were in formed that there was a meeting at my house last fall of Democrats and Republicans, etc. etc. You are still further informed that there was no boodle or beer there. Respectfully, J. D. Matteson. In his issue of October 22 ho comes out under big beading: Information Was Cokhkct. "The following letter which we re ceived from J. D. Matteson this morn lng shows that our information to the effect that the political rebellion in this county last tall, had Its inception at his home seems to have been correct Nobody disputes the fact, Mr. Mat (Here followed letter as given above) teson, that you had a right to do this, but tne republicans who have repeat edly surported you for olllce In this county have a right to know it, and we are glad that you have written a letter acknowledging the whole thing. We have a complete roster of the meeting at your house, Mr. Matteson, and a copy of the contract entered into between you and other ex-republicans and democratic candidates there as sembled, and we may decide to publish them later." To this I respectfully submitted the following letter which as yet remains unnoticed: Dana, Kansas, October, 28, 1003. J- Q. Royce Esq., Dear Sir You have me arraigned in your Court for indictment, for giving aid and comfort to the enemy etc. Let no guilty man escape. Now please publish the list of my co-conspirators, and the agreement entered Into. Then I will tile a demurrer plea in abatement, or something. Please give this same publicity as my former letter. Respectfully Yours, J. D. Mattksos. In the Herald of October 29, the editor of that paper being my son as Royce has previously told you, appears the following challenge: "In a lengthy editorial the Dispatch of last week intimates that some dia bolical scheme was concocted at the Matteson home in Crystal last fall, that its editor is In posesslon of a copy of the contract made at that time, that he has a complete roster of par ties thereto and those attending the meeting in which it was made, and that he may decide to publish ail of these things later. The Herald chal lenges the suggested publication. Any evasion, or failure to publish in Fi ll will be taken as an admission of the falsity of the editorial In question and t he charge's therein contained. If the charges auk tuck the public Is entitled to a mil knowledge of them and wMl thank Mr. Royce for expos ing the conspirators." Does Royce publish my letter No. 2 and give the names of the parlies to his alleged meeting at my house ? Does he make any explanation what ever ? No he Is as mum as an oyster How about the written agreement agreement that he claimed he had. What has come of that, Mr. Royce? It seems to me that you have gone si far that now you must do as you said you would, or could do, or own up that you have wantonly, willfully lied from start to finish. Real my letter that you prlntea, again and see If I admit ted that your statements were correct Now Mr, Royce everybody knows how you left Smith county and how glad those people over there were to get rid of you. In the political upheavel in our last election you and your helpers were the cause. A great majority, of the the people of this county are disgust ed with your political intrigues and the sooner you step down and out the better. I have many friends in this county and I prize and value their friendship. They are in all the political parties and all know me as a republican. I Joined the republican jarty when a boy in my 'teens, under lire in Vir ginia, a soldier boy in Battery G 1st N. Y. light Art'y. army of Potomac, and I will not take a back seat for any one in my fidelity, to that party more especially to a dehauclier of politics and a debaucher of character. Now Mr. Royce again I ask you to print the names of the republicans and democrats you said were at the meeting at my homo and then you will find out what those gentleman have to say about it. In the Dispatch of October 22nd you say this: "This Dispatch gives you all the news and when it tells you anything Its so." Prove that statement true if you can. Now Mr. Royce if the editor of the Herald, my son of whom I am justly proud, whose honor, integrity and scholarly attainments rauk A No. 1, gets the better of you in your argu ments pro and con, why then jump on the old farmer, his father. It is my wish that the people of this county know the whole facts and truth in this matter. Respectfully Yours, J. D. Matteson. Educational Notes. Pupils in the seventh and eighth grades should begin to prepare for the spelling contests. It is economy to preserve the school building by the use of a liberal coat of paint. Parents will find the little book, i'Pto.lps and Ills Teachers" to be very profitable reading. Copies of the new school laws can now he obtained at the superinten dent's olllce by members of the school boards. We are entering an era where character building will be more care fully studied by the teacher and greater prominence given to her duty in this line. A member of one school board was present during the discussions last Saturday. We extend an earnest In vitation to all school ofllcers to attend these meetings. Edwin E. Brookens, County Super intendent of Smith county and II. II. Gerardy, City Superintendent of the Smith Center schools were visitors at tiie Association. Over fifty teachers at the associ ation last Saturday expressed the i r intention of attending the North west Teachers Association at Nor ton during the Thanksgiving holiday. Patrons should not criticise the teacher until they have visited the school. They will usually have a better opinion of the teacher If they become better acquainted with her and the work she Is doing for their children. Owing to tlnj fact that a number of rural mall routes have been recently established In the county, many teachers and ollloers have had their addresses changed. If any such are not receiving their mail from the superintendent's olllce, they will know he has not been informed of the change in address. To School Boards. This week I gave my endorsement to the "Cooley Language S;ries " and I understand lhatcopies of the same will be sent to each school otlljer In the county. It Is not my purpose to use the In fluence of rny olliicj to assist any publishing bouse and no endorse ment will be given unless I am fully satisfied of the exceptional value of the work. This Is the only language series ap proved by the State Text Book Com mission. I carefully examined this work which aside from its value as a vuuk In Lan guage, contains excellent, information and instruction in Natural History. Gpographv and Nature Study. I am fully satisfied that It will be an excel lent aid to the teacher In her wcrk. Special Instruction will given the teachers at, the next, Institute with regard to teaching this language work. 1 f nil v tielleve that, pvery teacher can make use of this series. Very Itespectfullv. C M. Arnold.Co. Supt. Blue Front Restaurant Is hcadqurtcrs for fine Confcctinns and Ggars, Also carries the best grade of Fruits in town. Remember us when wanting a first-class Lunch and cup of coffee always the best, J MEALS 25 CENTS. C. M. McKAY Proprietor. Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, etc.... Undertaker Funeral Director. My Stock is New and UP-TO-DATE In every particular, with New Goods arriving dally and at prices to compare with much larger cities. The only Undertaking Establishment in Northwest Kansas which Is equipped with a Faultless ChurcJ Truck and Lowering Device. Jt jt j Jt State License : No. 25. iMftHti APPLES The Boston has a Car of good old Missouri Apples on the city track and will sell them from the car at $ 1 .00 Per Bushels S These are the kind of Apples that will keep until next May. If you will give them a chance you can buy from the car until Saturday night Don't miss this opportunity of buying dollar apples. JJJ IT WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE. JJJt (OOOOOOO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Up-to-date Livery Service... I am now located In the Grant Taylor Livery and Feed Stable. The very llnest In the Northwest, and solicit the pat ronage of all when In need of FIRST-CLASS TEAMS AND CARRIAGES. Good drivers accompany lall Rigs when desired. Drives are mado to all adjacent towns at the lowest prices con sistent with best service. 1 TIIE CITY BUS LINE. The Bus meets all Trains and all calls day or night. Don't forget this when you want to catch a train without fail. THE PHILLIPSBURG M AR VIN STAGE LINE. Stage makes dally trips each way, leaving Phillipsburg at 7:10 A. M, and returns from Marvin at 11 A. M. Special Attention Given to Commercial Trade. JAMES BUCKLEW. 6000HKHKH000XH000 Special to Rural Route Patrons. The Kansas City Star is making a special offer to rural route patrons, so that the Herald Is authorized to give the Times which Is printed every morning and Star which Is printed every evening, with Sunday Star and the Phillipsburg Herald, all for 11.00. This Is the best combination offer that will be unde this season. Send your orders to the Herald, Phillips burg, Kansas. One-ha!f section of good land 1 J mile from Mingo, Thomas county, Kansas, that has a 3 room house (not extra good). good well, windmill and pump, a granary that will hold 800 bushel of wheat two miles of wire fence, one mile from school, 300 acres of It Is as level as a floor and the title Is perfect. Price, with possession In 30 days Is 11.600. Time will we given on 1400 This Is a snap and you'll have to hur ry If you want this half section. In quire or address th! office, i Haass A Bualnesa Proposition. Consider quality first and price see ond, that Is what sells our flour, feed and coal. Yours for business. LaRlK Si MONTOOMBKT. The Rooks County Record Is re Jolclng over the prospect for a north and south railroad which Is proposed to be constructed from Hutchinson, Kansas through Elllnwood, Claffln, Russell, Stockton, Oberlin and west ward to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Shares are to be Issued at a cost of 110 00 each, payable In Installments and farmers are to be given a chance to pay for stock In labor on the right-of-way. Now, this road will probably be a good thing if construct ed, but a serious mistake will be made If It does not pass through Phillipsburg, the coming railroad center of western Kansas. BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH SYRUP curei cougfal and coldf.