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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08
The Era Of Free Thought.

Rev. DR.. Lyman Abbott recently
delivered a lecture in New York city
on Sunday evening in the Church
of the Covenant, which he said that
the bible was not an invaluable book.
He believed it was an inspired book,
but not an invaluable one.
We think the Doctors position
correct, and feel much pleasure in
this advance Of thought, and position.
on this question. The world will re
ioice when creeds and confessions
and church authorities have passed
away.
The fact is, the world is out-grow.
ing the idea that one class of men
may set themselves up to think fol
the balance in religion, morals OF
politics. Thank God this tyranny Of
the churches and political parties is
broken. The era of free thought has
dawned in politics as well as religion,
hence the genesis of the peoples
party.
No one need tremble for the Ozark
of the Covenant" nor fear that the
pillars of eternal truth shall fall. They
will stand more firmly on the rock OF
demonstration, and rest secure on the
pedestal of personal conviction.
The dictation in partisan politics
has proved itself tyrranical force,
and the working of the machine a
despotism intollerable. The people
are awakening to this fast and have
thrown off this CALLING yoke. A DEM
cracy tollerates no dictator. The peo-
pie in their collective capacity are
sovereign. The old Latin maxim had
it "The voice Of the people is the
voice of God"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08
The Rain Making Industry.

There is a tendency to regard as a
fake any new discovery or remark.
able invention. We need not wonder
at this. The discoverer of America
was considered a crank and tramped
all over Europe to find some en-
couragement and financial assistance.
We may "by this one learn all"
Watt, Fulton, Morse, Field and others
experienced the same thing, slow
ness of men to grasp great discovery
OF invention. We would apply these
remarks to the latest wonder ''The
Rain Industry" This phrase doubt
less provokes a smile. "But they
laugh best who laugh last" Let us
ask the objeotor a few questions:
Has not man seized upon and used
for his benefit electricity, gravity,
light, magnetism, chemical affinity
and storage Of force9 Are not suns,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

DIR. KELLEY, the man who claims
that he can cure drunkenness, has
established branch of his institute
in Kansas. The experiment of pro.
viding an antidote for prohibition
whisky is certainly reckless one,
and if it proves successful, the in
trepid inventor may yet have the
boldness to open an institute in Ken
lucky.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

The Wellington (Kan,) Voice is
responsible for the story that Cow
ley county farmer raised a field Of
popcorn and stored it in barn. The
barn took fire and the corn began to
pop and filled a ten-acre field. An
old mare in ueighboring pasture
had defective eyesight, saw the corn,
thought it was snow and laid down
and frose ID death.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

WE have learned through the New
York Press, and the Beloit Gazette
that Congressman William Baker
of the Sixth district of Kansas, is
placed on the free coinage question
as fayoring only the free coinage of
the American product. We think
that his assuming this position is a
mistake. The people that elected
Mr.. Baker are for free coinage of
both the precious metals unlimited to,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08
Some Tariff Pictures.

The Dark Horses tariff pictures,
upon the lines laid down by the New
York Press and Royal baking powder
ads, each week shows by these
parallel lines the benefits we are en-
joying under the workings of the
Mckinley tariff law. Here are
few that we have gathered from one
source or another which will probably
not be published by the Dark Horse:
In 1889 this country bought of Eu-
rope 81, 462,714 worth of glass.
Value of glass 81 ,462,714'
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

That is to say that the duties were
$198,550 more than the value of the
glass. Did the foreigner pay $190,55O
to be allowed to give us the glass9
Here is another that will give the
"Pony" a severe attack Of pink-eye;
Two years ago there were 176 re.
publicans in congress.
176 republican congressman
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

Mrs. SENATOR PEFFER was invited
by Mrs. Harrison to assist at the
presidential reception, on New Years
day at the white house. Senator
PETER is making his mark in Wash.
ington, and the people of Kansas
should be proud of him.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

UNCLE SAM has an army of $780,
OOOpeople in his employ. More than
30 per cent of these have been added
to the service during the last decade
Their salaries range from $4,000
paid the president to the 81 so a year
some postmasters receive.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

The first divorce suit ever tried in
which Quakers were the parties came
off in Delaware last week. The
plaintiff, one Dawson, was sued by
his wife for divorce on account of
cruelty.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

ADELINA PATTI arrived in New
York on New Years morning, on the
Inman steamship getty of Paris"
which was thirty six-hours late on
account of bad weather and the
rendering of assistance to the dis
abled steamship landau City. She
will sing first in New York and then
in the principle cities of the United
States.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

WITu two rain companies, a pros
pective sun shine company, and crap
shooters by the score, Goodland is
bound to be heard from now and
then.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

Miss ELLA EWING Of Fairmont,
Mo-, though only sweet IS, weighs
325 pounds, is 7 feet, 10 inches high
and wears q No. % shoe. This size
is 16 inches in length.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

JOHN ALLEN, a colored man who
is said to have had the biggest feet
ever seen in Iowa, died the other day
at Fort Dodge. He wore Nc. II
shoes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

SUGAR is now being extracted from
the sap Of sugar pine trees in Cali
fornia. 1t is light brown in color
and contains a large percentage of
saccharine matter.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

THE new postal card bear vignettes
of General Grant. The size of one is
31-4x6 1.8, of the other, 215-16x4 SO
inches.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

In Russia the goose is the fowl of
honor. The Russians use the goose
for the same purpose that we use the
turkey.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

A PAPER hotel has been erected in
Hamburg. 1t is made of paper boards
which have the hardness of wood and
are fire proof.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

Few people are aware that the
government departments have trained
editors employed to edit all govern
ment reports.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

PHYSICIANS of standing in Europe
now employ hypnotism for the cure
of drunkenness and the opium habit.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

A MINERAL resembling iron ore has
been found in Montana that takes fire
on exposure to the air.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

KANSAS will shortly send a train
load Of corn and other stuff to feed
the starving Russian peasants.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

the American product, This country
stood it for eighty years on that
basis and we see no reason why we
should not return to this law.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08


The congressional programme for
this week is little hazy and depends
much on circumstances. The senate
has the advantage over the house in
being ready to get right down 70 bust
ness as soon as it meets tomorrow.
The house has an unexpected drawback
in the continued confinement of
Speaker Crisp to his room with the grip.
If he is not able to preside over the
house by tomorrow, and it is almost
certain that he will not be, it is prob
able that the only business of that
body, will be to elect q speaker pro
TEN, authorize the employment Of
committee clerks, and adjourn for three
days to give the committee chance to
get ready for work. Mr.. Harrison may
intimate that he prefers the house to
remain in session daily until the
Gillian message shall have been con-
sidered. In that event the house will
continue to meet daily until the matter
is disposed of in some way.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

WHATEVER the correspondence may
contain and whatever the rccommen-
dalton of President Harrison may be,
your correspondent has no hesitation
in predicting that congress will act in
the matter with practical unamity.
There is no division of sentiment. the
members of the political parties being
much like the man and the wife, who
both turn upon any individual having
the temperity to interfere with one of
their rows.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

GENERAL M. G. MEIGs, United States
Army, retired, died of the grip at his
home here on Saturday. His duties
have identified his name with the pro-
gress with the national capitol to a
greater extent than that of any other
single officer. He designed and had
constructed the Potomac acqueduct,
which supplies Washington with water,
part of which is the worldfamed sim
gle span stone bridge across Cabin
John run. which is regarded as the
most perfect specimen of arch work in
existence; he superintendent the con-
struction of the wings of the capitol
building, the postoffice department
building, and the latter he designed
the pension building. He was quarter
master general of the army in 1861 and
performed the arduous duties of that
position in such a manner that won him
high praise. He was retired in 1882,
but has acted in advisory capacities up
to the illness which carried him off.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

To get this glass into this country
it was necessary to pay tariff taxes
amounting to $l,66l, 1854.
Tax on glass 81, 651, 1854.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

SoMEmen are born to bachelorhood,
some achieve bachelorhod and some
have bachelorhood thrustupon them.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

DURING the silver convention in FL
Paso the other day the delegates all
wore silver dollars as badges.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

THERE is not a dollar in the treas
ury of Arkansas and no money will
come in for at least month.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08


The appointment of ex-Representa-
tive Perkins to fill the unexpired term
of the late Senator Plumb of Kansas,
was not received with any enthusiasm
here. where Mr.. Perkins iswell known
from his having served eight years in
the house. This was not because Mr..
Perkins has enemies here, for he has
not, but because it was expected that
a man of heavier metal calibre would
be selected. To adopt homely pharse-
ology, if the men were all divided into
three classes, big, little, and middling,
the warmest admirer Of Mr.. Perkins,
could not class him higher than mid
ding. This is no fault of Mr.. Perkins,
who has made the best use Of the fac
ulties nature has given him--he is a
hard and conscientious worker, and
his honesty is undoubted; so that even
if his career in the senate sheds no adj
ditional lusters upon his state it will
certainly not tarnish either his own or
the reputation of Kansas.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08
$3.50 PER YEAR.
Entered at the Postoffice at Goodland,
Kansas, as second-class Mail Matter.

"WHo goeth borrowing goeth sor-
rowing" but he that goeth lending
goeth broke.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

THERE is considerable discussion in
political circles of the letter written by
Senator Stewart of Nevada, to Senator
Hill of New York, on the silver ques-
ton. Mr.. Stewart charges the ex-gov-
crnor with having fallen into the trap
set by the gold trust, because in his
recent Almira speech he advised the
repeal of the present silver law, al
thought favoring the free coinage of
silver and gold; that Senator Stewart
is very much in earnest on this subject
may be seen from the last paragraph
of his letter, which reads: "Let nue.
assure you, my dear sir, that the res
toration of silver to its place as money
has been delayed for more than fifteen
years by excuses, many of which were
more plausible than those you present,
and that people have come to the con-
clusion that persons who are good in
making excuses are worthless advo-
Gates of free coinage"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08

After eighteen months of the prac-
tiCal workings of the Mckinley law,
there are now 81 republicans in con-
gress.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
WAsHrNercN, D. G., Jan. 4, 1879

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. 4, 1892.
PRESIDENT HARRISON will this week
keep the promise made in his annual
message by sending all the CHILEAN
correspondence to congress. He will
also send Herewith a special message
in which it is expected that he will not
only fully define the position of the
administration, but will tell congress
what he thinks it ought to do. This
may not lead to war, but it points a
great deal more in that direction than
is relished by those who believe in, II
they do not follow the religious doc
trines of the Quakers.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08
81 republican congressman.

Now it would not take a mind
reader to see the benefit of this great
protective monstrosity by the above
two illustrations, but the following
may help along the good work and
we freely give it, though space is
scarce and valuable:
In February, 1891, there were but
% days.
Fabruory 1901 % dova
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-08
February, 1891, % days

But under the workings of the Nc
Kinley bill there will be 20 days in
February, 1892,
February, 1892. 20 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02

son who might discover an island covered
with guano deposits, and further to extend
the tlor,inion OF the United States over
such places and give the discoserers full
and valid title to such islands, provided that
when the title to such islands was issued
the work Of obtaining guano should be dill
gently prosecuted.
In accordance with this act Parker, in
1857, filed 4 declaration with the secretary
Of state at " ashing,on, and took IN several
others with him, forming the Pacific Guano
Company. In Janaary, 1898, the schooner
Palestine, under command of Capt. Her
man, was sent TO visit the island and bring
back specauens of suane. Parker accom-
panied the expedition, AMI landings Were
effected On johnson island and on one OF
the smaller ones known rs Agnes Island.
On each island Il flagstaff ami cross were
erected, the latter being inscribed with the
fact tina, Capt. Herman had Ken possession
in behalf of the aners and Charters OF the
Palestine, ami in the nainc Of the niied
States. When the schooner returned 10
San FRANCISCO the Pacific Guaao Company
was Incorporated. and the articles OF ineor-
poration were filed with the secretary Of
state AT Sacramento, Cal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02
Prospects o. the Condensed Milk Factories in
nc. Libby IN Belfast journal.

/. c. Libby IN Belfast journal
We are nov coudensing at Newport 5000
cans of milk per day with very satisfactory
results. II is demonstrated that Maine
with her well-brcd and healthy COWS, sweet
| feed and pure water, cannot only match,
hut ontio sections heretofore supplying
this article to the worll The factory at
Newpor, is using all lis machinery, and the
company is taking measures for the snlc of
another block of stock to the amount of
! so 900 to fully equip their works as it is
| new demonstrated that any quantity
Of milk can he obtained.
! The product is finding Il ready sale and
the management is highly clated over large
orders they are obtaining from tie large
centcrs, Boston and New York Although
! the latter state is the home and birthplace
OF this Industry. it is apparent that Maine
will far ouisirip that section in placing be
( fore the public desirable article of con
densed mills as it is u well established fact
tina, the dread disease tubcrcnlosis. Or con
sumption in COWS, has been stamped out in
/ Maine. aud TODAY our cattle ere in perfect
/ health Not so in those dcnscly populated
| dairy section, and states where the average
of cows is - per square mite Maine haS-
| ing only five. and fully onc-third of these
cows are consnmphvc. While it is Il well
established fact that the great heat To
which milk il subjected when being con
| dcnsed destroys the germs and hacill, rem
dcring them harmless, vet the fnstiflious
public would rather have the sound article.
/ Ia other words, the consumer prefers pure.
I h althy milk to cooked bacili. and they cHi.
( get the former by buying the product the
! Arn,stuok 'ou,lrusrd Milk tompany sells
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02
IT WAS EXHAUSTION
And Not Drunkenness That Bothered mr, Cobb
Say the Witnesses.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Ia special com
mittee, appointed to investigate the charges
of drunkenness OF meuubers of the House,
resumed its session this morning, and half Il
dozen witnesses testified that III their opin-
ion Representative Cobb of Alabama was
moi drunk when he delivered his argumen,
in the Moves and Rockwell election ease,
the witnesses generally testifying that they
thought Mr.. Obj was suffering from ex-
haustion, due to the delivery, when in poor
health of long speech marked by many
interruptions and much badgering on the
part of the other members.
Representative Patterson of Tennessee,
Hsnum of Indiana, Myer of Louisiana and
Smith of Arizona, and Solicitor Hepburn of
the treasury testified to Mr.. Cobb's sobrieiy
On the occasion in question.
In the afternoon all the testimony TO the
effect that Cobb was not under the influence
of liquor at the time alleged. Representa-
tive kilgore of Texas testified he had seen
one member drunk on the floor of the
House during this session. and, perhaps
one or two members who. he thought. were
under the influence of liquor, hut did not
think Cobb was under the influence OF
liquor There was a general denial of the
truth of Watsons charges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02
lxoee OUR PROJECTION.
History Of an isIani England May Try TO
AaneS.

san FRtSeisco, August i.--Considerable
prominence has been gwen here to the state.
nent from Honolulu that the British cruiser
Champion had left that port with the inten-
ton, ii was understood of annexiug John
ston Island to the British possessions. The
records at Washington show that the island
is under the protection of the American
flag, having been taken possession Of in
1852 By Capt Parker of the brig Reindeer,
who found there large guano deposits.
Messrs. Roberts and Mayers. Who now
claim to he the American owners of johns.
ton Island, not only claim il through title
from Parker, but also own stock in the Pa
citie t,usno Company, which Parker
formed They will now prosecute their
claim to the title of the island
In the year isJ6 Congress passed an act
authorizing the President to issue procla-
nation and letters Of protection to any per.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
THIS IS CHILDISH.
Boston Aldermen Tell Theatres to
Leave Out Gags on City Fathers
Or Licenses Will Be withheld = Boston Thea.
ire and fremont GET None.

po,rox. August /. - The Alder
manic committee on licences
called all the managers of the local thea
ire, before them today and maize the stipa-
h,tion that before renewing licenses for the
comm. wear, all Gags tending TO ri'iicale
the cit, fathers must heneeforth be elimi-
mated from the respective stages.
Representatives from all theatres but the
Bos,on and fremont responded TO the call,
and agreed, il is understood, To the demand.
The proprietors Of the fremont are ont Of
town. The Boston management did not
notice the call
Mr.. McGlenen of the Boston, said
tonight that Mr.. Tompkins hal thus far
managed the Boston Theatre himself and
proposed to retain the management. Iicen-
ses were''gran,ed tonight to all but the two
theatres named. Action in their cases was
suspended.
The charinat of the committee is EN-
wered to grant temporary license during
the recess of the board if thought best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02
GOSSIP OF THE ORANGES.

Northern Star Grange i'll Woolwich has
meeting next Nuesday evening, after a
few weeks vacation. Pomona Grange meets
with this grange August lst, and members
are beginning to make preparation for their
special work, The following have been
appointed as rallying and hall committees
for the approaching grange fair in Bath
which occurs Oct. 4th, 9TH, 9Th and 1th
Rallying committee. 4. Thwing. J. a,
Stinson. I. j. Brookings. Sisters NJ. Il. Il
Thompson, NJ. c. Prebe, J.. NJ. Blair
Hall coHmittec-D. S. Carter, e.. NJ. Stin-
son. S. II. Pusbard, Sisters +. NJ. Brook
mrs. 4 T. Reed. Lettie NJ. Wright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02

Island park has added "A collection OF
Maine animals to its list of attractions.
Two large bears with 4 pretty little cub, Il
raccoon and moose are among the ANIMALS
that NJ. II. Remission of Phillips, brought
to the park yesterday Beginning with
Wednesday, concert, will be given each
evening the remainder of the week followed
by dancing. 1t is expected that Miss
Mamie Bush will be present at one or
more of the concerts and entertain the
spectators with whistling solos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02

Gen Geo. {. Nye of Nstic, Mass. was
visiting in his old home yesterday Gen.
Nve Is one of Hailowelfs sons with whose
success she is well pleased. lie began life
az bobhin boy in our mill and rose from
that to the highest position in the gift of
manufacturers in the United States and
Canada He has always taken y lively
interest in iIaliowells prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02

VIM. Woodward left yesterday for Bos-
ton where he has accepted the position oil
second engineer on the new steamer Essex
of the NJ. & MT. Co.'S line. Mr.. Wood
ward has been with the company for several
years and only laid of for a short time Of
account of i'll health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02

VISA Moore was arrested for drunkenness
the latter part of last week, and Mrs. Moore
testified thai he bought his liquor of Will
Ware and swore out warrant for his ar
rest. Ware was brought up for hearing
before Judge .arrabee yesterday morning
and va. discharged, defect in the indict-
mcnt rendering further proceedings Illegal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-02

Stcgedorc Chas. Wakefield and his crew
uaie the quickest record yesterday ever
made on the river i'll slischarging a cargo.
The schooner Addie Jordan, 30 tons of
coal, Was unloaded in exactly seven hours.
Two crews were worked. both matches be-
ing used at the same time.