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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
A Farmerls Loss.

Thursday evening about o'clock
the barn of I. R. Kirkpatrick, farmer
living nine miles north of Cozad burned
to the ground. With the assistance of
neighbors the other buildings were
saved. Mr., Kirkpatrick had just
finished filing his barn with hay,
fodder and grain for his winter supply,
all of which was lost. Two head
of horses were also burned. The
building was partially insured. Mr.
Kirkpatrick estimates his loss at $500
above insurance. The origin of the fire
is unknown.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
Life Sentence.

James Sparks, a brutal looking negro
about 25 years old, was given a life
sentence at Omaha Thursday for the
infamous crime against nature perpe-
trated on Claude VandeFburg at East
Omaha October II. Dr.. Towne ex-
planned to Judge Scott the fearful ex-
tent of the lads injuries. James
Sparks said he was drunk, but the
court said he would not believe him.
He pleaded guilty after the jury had
been impannelled. The crime was
only committed few days ago.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02

EEW YORK. Oct s9.-Late yesterday
afternoon the grand jury brought in
indictments against Captain schmitt-
berger Of the Tenderloin precinct
and ex- Wardman Cannon, now of the
Twenty-foHrth precinct Both ars
charged IN the indictment with re-
ceiving hrfbes in correction with
their official capacity as members of
the poliSe force. the specification in
the case Of Schmittherger being in
the acceptance CT s50l, which Mr..
Forget the New York agent Of the
french steamship line, testified 70
having paid to him personally De-
csmher 81, 1921. Cannon IS ID Irelaad.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
A Little DarIlng's Discovery.

Professor-Some of the grandess
inventions Of the age have been the
result of accidental discoveries.
Young LADY, can readily believe
it Why. made an important dis
cOyeFy myself, and It was the pUrest
accident, too
II should much like to hear It.
''Why, | found that by keeping a
bottle of ink handy, a fountain pen
can be used just the same as any
other peh-without any Of the bother
and muss Of filing it. y
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
FEWER CHILDREN.
Mrs. pAroumble's Address to tn
Michigan Charity Convention.

Airs PAroumble's Address to tbs
Michigan Charity Convention.
CHARLEvoIx, Mich, Oct. 29.-Mrs.
Agnes T. D'Arcumhle, founder of the
Home Of Industry in Detroit and
one of the foremost charity work
ers in the state, has provoked a
sensation by her address in
the State Charities convention.
She demanded that legislation be en-
acted to prevent large families where
the parents are INDECENT or unhealthy.
She argued that people had no right TO
bring children into the world when
they could not support and educate
them or be certain that they would
De physically str)ng. The convention
agreed with Mrs. 'ArcumbIe's views,
but took no further action.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
What cOrbett Has to Say.

KANSAS CITY, No, Oct. 29.-Cham,
Dion Corbett on reading the above
proposition, said that while the offer
Of the kaleidoscope company was a
very good one 1t could not be cousid-
cred at this time, as Fitzsimmons and
he were under contract to the Florida
Athletic club to fight in its arena and
until it was demonstrated that the
fight could not be pulled off success
fully in Florida it would be unbusi-
ness-like to figure on match else
where.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
Ihe 10 Has CO., ~.

does your artist friend paint
portraits true to life?n
"He did at first but he has learned
better ~
.Indeed?"
.Yes; the first two or three com
missions he executed we're so true
to life that the sIttsrs refused r.
take the pictures
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
Trlbute Of AdmIratIon.

Irritated Passenger - What are
you cycling me SO closely foFe l
paid the fare for these two ladies
and myself when we got on.
Street Car CONDUCTOR know It.
You're the man that gave me fifteen
one-cent pieces. | wouldn't forget
it if shoHldn's SEQ you sgain for
eleven years
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
Carried By Oae Majority.

At the special election held at Mel.
son Thursday to vote on the propo-
sition Of voting village bonds in the
syln Of SIS, 900 for the erection OF water-
works ia votes were cast and tsae
proposition carried By one nsjoritz.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
.In.t Have Been Instlncs.

The Bride, as they emerge from
the tunnel--Lsw's sakes. james, Yo'
men hab natural horned iBstinst TO-
kissing.
The Groom-Instinotl Whs' &c
mean, honey?
The Bride-Wby, how in de worI
you ebber found my mou! in ali as
darkness OBJ dat tunnel is pas ny
undahstandin'. Puck.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
Ras.r rnrn.h 90.

Water was turned into the North
LOup irrigation ditch Friday. Work
was begun on the ditch less than
year ago and it is nearly completed
already. The ditch is twelve miles
long and viii furnish water to irrigats
10000 acres Of the finest valley land.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
BLAzE "a RoLLA, Mo.
Several Business Firms burned Out With
: Loss OF $4,000.

Several Business Firms Burned Out With
Loss Of $4,000.
RoLLA, Mo, Oct. SO-A most dis
sstrous fire occurred here yesterday
morning and it is estimated that the
loss will reach $50. 600 or more. At 2
o'clock the night Waterman diseov-
cred IRE in the grocery store eff Mrs.
a. 9rsaber, hut before the flames
were controlled the business portion
Of the town had been severely dealt
With. The heaviest losses are: VIII
liam Heller, dry goods, etc. si4, O0o.
insurance So, 600; Charles Schumap,
zee, Insurance s.. Gao; Rolla Herald.
zoe iaaqEszsA S. SEQ
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
Died from Loss Of Blood.

Another accident occurred at Cedar
Rapids, Tuesday. afternoon, from the
careless handling of gun. Lou Collins
a Nance county farmer, and two broth
ers were hunting south of the town
when the accident occurred and as a
result Collins now lies dead. having
bled to death from wound in the arm
aud shoulder. He leaves wife and
child.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02

Ragged Richard, insiauatipglg-
Say. mister. havs yer got eny sag-
gestious ter make ter a tsliar vat
sin't able Ter raise e dine ter gil
shaved with? Grumpie. passing On
Yes; raise Whiskers. - ynfsir-
Courier.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02

At Nebraska City last wednesda,
Chris Ehart and Lena Ehart were mar
ried. The young people are cousins
and live at LeayenwOrth, Kas. The
law in that state prohibits marriage
between cousins, so they flew to
Nebraska, where the statutes are not
so stringent on this point.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
KIIIsd by . RIow Erem > FIsl.

BUFFALO, N Y. Oct. 3O-Adam
Eberle was instantly killed to-day by
2 tst blow struck by John Liske, a
plasterer, over the heart.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
a silt for Libel Brought Against sena
tor Martin.

lola, Kan, Got S0,-Nelson z,
Acres has brought suit against United
States Senator John Martin ia the
district court of this county for GRIM
iual libel The warrant was issued
to-day by County Attorney Campbell
AID the sheriff viii start to Topeka
tonight to Eefve 1t, The senator Will
doubtless give bond for his appear
aEce in court next month.
The charge IS based upon the re-
Gently published interview with Sea-
ator Martin, in which he charges
Acres with being a gambler AL q
-beodlsa
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-11-02
Construction and freight Collide.

BBIsToL, Pa, Oct. 30 "A disastrous
construction and freight wreck oc-
CURED on the Pennsylvania road near
Corydon station, about 2 o'clock last
evening, in which three men were
killed and score or more injured,
some seriously.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-12
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. Reuben l. Rockwell was reappoint-
ed a commercial notary public by Judge
FaiHgant yesterday.
DIT. c. G. Daniel of Taylor's Creek is
spending few days with his brother,
J. w. Daniel, and friends.
Miss Folwell of New Orleans, neice of
Or. Palmer of that city, is a guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Arson.
Mrs w. X. Beard of New York arrived
in the city this morning and is visiting
her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Fleming.
Miss Florence Green, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. John NJ Green of At
lanta, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. d. b.
Lester, No. 1876 Drayton street.
Rev Father OBrien of Washington,
Ga. is in the city in the interest of the
ST. Joseph's Orphanage and the convent
schools for girls at that place Father
OBrien was recently transferred from
Augusta to Washington, Father Mcmahon
Of st. Patrick's church. Savannah, sue,
ceeding him at Augusta and Father Balm
being transferred from Washington to Sa-
Vanndh.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-12
LEGAL HOTicsE

NETTIE SCOTT VS.. JOSEPH Il.
SCoII-Libel for divorce in Chatham su-
perior court. December term. 1894 The
aeiendant, Joseph T.. Scott, IL hereby re-
CURED 20 be and appear at the next term
Of the superior court of Chatham county,
70 De holden on the first Monday in March.
lNe, then and there TO answer the iibellanI
IN ner libel for a total divorce, as In de-
lault OF such appearance the court Will
proceed as 10 justice shall appertain.
witness the Honorable Robert FaIligant.
judge OF said court, this 18th day Oh ne.
cember, 1871 EMILE A. GRADOT,
49,. ,,.~,, Deputy Clerk s. c. c. c.
ISAAC BECKETT,
Attorney for Lihellant.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDT-
TORS.
Georgia-Chatham COunty-Notice In
hereby given TO ali persons having de-
mands against Catherine l. Farmer, late
Of said county, deceased. to present them
TO me, properly made out. within the time
prescribed by law, so as to show their,
character and amount: and an persons in
debted to said deceased are REQUIRED 10
make Immediate payment to me.
WILLIAM r. COLE,
Administrator Estate of Catherine I.
Farmer. deceased.
Notice IS hereby given, as required bv
the act Of the general assembly, app
Dubois and William A. Dubois, OF the
state of New York, as executors.
etc, of Abram Dubois, late OF thd
county and state Of New York, deceased
intends TO transfer two hundred coon
shares of the stock OF the Savan1
nah Bank and Trust Company, stand-
ing in the name of the said
Abram Dubois, as follows: 50 shares to
Matthew Il. Dubois and @. s. Buck, "a
administrators OF the estate OF Catharfna
NJ Dubois, 80 shares to William A Du-
Bots. so shares to Matthew b. Dubois, and
80 shares to Katharine Dubois.
MATTHEW B. DUBOIS,
EXT, etc. 4
WILLIAM A. DUBOIS,
EXT, etc. }
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-12
OFFICIAL


mayor and finance committee OF the city
OF savannah shall al once appoint three
freeholders OF the city Of Savannah. who
shall after taking and subscribing the
oath hereinafter prescribed. proceed al
once 60 assess and value for taxation Tor
1886 an real property. including improve
ments lying within the corporate limits
Of the city Of Savannah outside OF that
covered by the preceding sections OF this
ordinance and that exempt from taxation
under the constitution and laws OF this
state.
sec s. BE It further ordained. That a
shall be the duty OF the said assessors TO
assess and value land and improvements
separately and at their market value, that
D. 70 say, for such sum as thoy really be-
heve the property would De reasonably
and fairly worth at private sale. Before
beginning their duties, the said assessors
shall take and subscribe before the clerk
OF council the oath set forth in section OF
the ordinance adopted by the city Of Sa-
vannah on the 18th day Of November, ISsg
and entitled An ordinance to assess and
value real property in the city Of Savan-
pose Of taxation
Sec. g. BE Il further ordained. That the
return of said assessors shall. Immediately
upon It's completion. be filed with the city
treasurer for the inspection by taxpayers
or the city Of Savannah. and the said
treasurer shall at once give notice In the
official organ of the city Of such filing.
and that objections must be made. a any
there are, 20 the assessment and valuation
within thirty days from such notice.
said thirty days then the assessment and
valuation shall be final, and shall form
the basis OF taxation for the year 1896 as
TO the property assessed and valued.
Where objections are made, they shall be
heard and determined by the committee
on assessments, the notice shall be given
OF their decision and the appeal to council
shall be allowed under the terms and pro-
visions OF section three 90 OF this ordi-
nance, the decision of council being nnal
and conclusive.
Sec. z. BE It further ordained, That II Is
hereby made the duty OF the committee
on assessments TO revise the said return
nance to the end that a proper and fair
valuation may be had, and H. I'm their
opinion, any property has not been fairly
and correctly valued, the said committee
shall correct said valuation and have the
owner OF said property duly notified OF
such correction, so that such owner may
have the right. under the terms and pro-
visions Of this ordinance. to appeal to
council.
Sec. s. BE II further ordained. THAT the
said valuation and assessment OF the said
new property and of other property In the
taxable limits of the city Of Savannah not
heretofore valued and assessed. as Il may
vided for In this ordinance, shall be the
basis of taxation by the city of Savannah
as TO the said property for the year 1895
Sec. g. BE IL further ordained. That all
ordinances and parts of ordinances In con-
flict with this ordinance are hereby re-
pealed
Ordinance passed in council Nov. 2f
1894, ana published for information
(Seal) JOHN j. McDONOUGH,
Mayor.
Attest: r. e REBARER,
Clerk Of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-12
CITY BREvITIEs

A meeting of the members of the defunct
Order of Iron Hall in Savannah will be
held tonight at John F. Freeman's store,
al South Broad and Whitaker streets.
The young ladies of the Bishop Beck
with Paroehial Society of Christ church
will give an entertainment entitled IL
lustrated Poems and Portraits" at the
Guards hall Dec II for the benefit of that
work of the society, which is one Of the
charitable institutions of that church.
The Willing Workers, one Of the bands
of the Daughters of Israel will give an
afternoon tea at o'clock this afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. Fanny Joseph
at 1852 Harris street. The entertainment
will be an interesting one, and special
attention will be given to the entertain
nent of the children,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-12
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Two Criminal Gases Disposed OF at
Yesterdays Hearings.


The trial Of Isaac Wilson on a charge If
assault With intent TO murder John San
afford in the superior court. resulted yes
teriay in verdict Of stabblng not in his
own defense, and he was sentenced to nav
a dne Of $50 and costs. or serve six months
in jail.
Wilson has several friends among the ar
resting officers in Savannah for whom he
has done considerable service in one way
and another, and il is probable that ar
fragments viii be made in some way TO
have his fine paid. While the verdict was
one Of stabbing not in his own defense, the
assault was made with a pair of ice hooks
and il may be considered peculiar how any
one could stab another with such a wea-
pom.
George Steele charged with assault with
intent to murder Michael Roach with 4
was discharged. James Reid a witness in
this case failed to respond when his name
was called, and Judge Falligant issued a
rule against him for contempt Reid was
arrested and brought into court where
he was given a sentence of ten days in jail
for his failure to appear.
Charles Walls, charged with assault
with intent to murder John Williams, by
stabbing him with a knife, was found
guilty of stabbing not in his own defense
and was recommended to the mercy of the
court. He was sentenced to pay a fine
OF $50 and costs or spend six months on
the chain-gang.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-12
RACING ar NEW ORLEANS.
The Track Heavy and the Attendance
Rather Light.

New Orleans Dec. n.-Threatenlng
weather made the attendance very light
at the track to-day and there was only
little over 1000 people present. The first
race was run at 1870 o'clock and the first
shower Of rain fell as the flag went down
in the second breakaway of the hrst race
The rain ceased just before the second race
was called but the track was heavy and
remained 80 throughout the afternoon.
1t was an even thing between the talent
and the boolxies in the betting, with the
talent having an odd the best OF 1t on the
strength of calling three of the five VIM
ners. The rail birds hit the bookies on
Leona's last, as they pumped in all they
could get on her before she was chalked
down to to l. at which she closed. David
in the third race was good crack for the
boys at Is to 1 in the opening pools, closing
at odds of to l.
The first race was awalkover for Black
Hawk, who was given four lengths at the
start by Pettingill.
The third race had but six entries and
was an easy thing for David, who showed
himself a good mud horse.
The scratches to-day We're: Dollle
Nicaragua, Dick White and Cyrus in the
second; Ben Roy in the fourth and Tippe-
canoe and Bob Campbell in the fifth.
Summaries follow:
First Race-Three quarters of mile, sell
ing Black Hawk. 1O5, Penn, even, won,
with Miss Gallop, 10S, Knight to l, sec
ond and Miss Clark 1O6 J. Mcdonald, to
!, third. Time, 1:16 1-S.
Second Race-Three quarters of a mile,
selling Merritt, 104. McCue, to 2, won,
with Hodgson, 104, Penn, 4 to l, second
and Luke Parks. 1O5, J. Mcdonald, to ],
third Time, 1:16 IL.
Third Race-Five-eights of a mile, handi-
cap. David, 102, ,McCue, to 1, won, win
Red Top, 1902, j. Gardner. 3 to l, second and
Rasper 116. Cassin, even, third Time
LOB 81.
Fourth Race-Five and a half furlongs,
selling. Leona,s Last, 1o4, J. Hill TO l.
won, with I,u Prewitt. 101, Harold, 2 IL to
second and Red Veil, 104, Leigh, to i
third Time Ill IL.
Fifth Race-One mile, selling. Abbess, %
Cassin, to /, won, with Alethia Allen,
l07, j. Hill, 4 to I, second, and Burrells
Billet. 1lS. ]. Mcdonald, to 2, third.
Time, 147
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-12
OFFICIAL



ORDINANCES
An ordinance for the improvement OF a
certain portion OF Bryan street IN the
city Of Savannah, under the terms and
PROVISIONS OF an act OF the legislature
OF georgia, approved oct. !. lssl.
Section J. BE 10 ordained by the mayor
anu aldermen OF the city OF Savannah
IN council assembled. under the terms and
provisions Of an act Of the legislature
OF georgia approved Oct. ], 1855, that the
committee ON streets and lanes of the
city Of Savannah be. and Ii is. hereby
authorized and directed 20 pave Bryan
street, IN the city OF Savannah, from the
east side of Drayton street to the west
side OF Abercorn street, with Belgian
blocks, the said pavement 10 be twenty
Two feet and three-tcnths of a foot % 81
IN width from the east line Of Draytou
street 10 point two hundred and siN
rect and twO-tenths OF foot e216.W
east thereof. and Twenty-Five feet in
WON from said point. Two hum
dred and six feet and two-tenths OF
a foot t206.g east OF the eastern line
OF brayton street. to the west line Of
Aoercorn street, distance of one hun
dred and four feet and siN-tenths OF "a
FOOT uOLbl, TO inclose the same with
stone curbing, and TO do the grading
aha all other work that may be incident
70 the said pavement.
Sec, ,. Be IL further ordained. That ar
ter the total cost Of said WORK shall have
been aseertalned, One-third OF the cost
shal be paid out of the city treasury.
ana the other two-thirds from the per
sons owning real estate fronting on said
poruon or the said Bryan street that b.
10 say, one-third from the owners of the
said portion, at the date of the adoption
or this ordinance, according to frontage
on each side of the said portion Of the
said street to be improved under this or
ulnance, and the pro rata amount of the
cost OF said work is hereby assessed
against the said abutting real estate and
ltS owners Aforesaid. -rNo frontage of
Abercorn street and the square shall be
assessed as real estate abutting upon the
said portion of Bryan street and the
OF savannah shall be- for all in
tents and purposes of this ordinance.
the owner OF the said street and square
50 abutting and shall pay from the city
treasury its Just pro rata as such owner
or the cost OF said work. according to
frontage. In addition to its one-third of
the entire cost. II the assessment accord
ing TO frontage Is not paid by the abut-
llng property owners within thirty
days (30l after the presentation OF the
Dill Tor the same, which bill shall be sent
10 the said owners by the city treas
urer, II shall therefore become the duty of
the said city treasurer TO issue an execu-
ton for the amount Of said bill. together
with the costs, against the persons and
property aforesaid, which execution shall
be made and levied out Of the property
described therein as are executions for
city taxes.
Sec. 3. BE II further ordained rhat an
ordinances and parts of ordinances In
conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed,
Ordinance passed in council Nov. 7. 1894.
and published for information
(SeaD JOHN ]. McDONOUGH,
Mayor.
Attest; 49, +. e. REBARER,
Jerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-12

An ordinance for the improvement of a
portion of Drayton street in the city of
savannah, under the terms and provis-
ions of an act of the legislature of Geor-
gia approved oct. /. 1887
Section !. Be II ordained by the mayor
and aldermen of the city of Savannah in
provisions of an act Of the legislature
OF Georgia, approved Oct ], 1887 that the
committee on streets and lanes of the
city of Savannah be, and IL is hereby ati-
thorized and directed to pave Drayton
street in the city of Savannah, from the
south side of Bay street to the north side
of Broughton street with shell, laying the
smell over the present pavement of rocks,
for the purpose of improving the same
and to do all work incident to said she'll
ing.
after the total cost of said work shall
have been ascertained, one-third of the
cost shall be paid out OF the city treas
ury, and the other two-thirds by the per-
sons owning real estate fronting on the
said portion of Drayton street. that is to
say one-third from the owners of said
portion at the date of the adoption Of this
ordinance, according to frontage on each
side Of said portion of said street, and the
pro rata amount Of the cost of said work
is hereby assessed against the said real
estate and its owners as aforesaid. The
frontage of intersecting streets and lanes
shall be assessed as real estate. AUDITING
upon the portion Of said street, and the
mayor and aldermen of the city Of SaVan-
nan shall be, for all the intents and pur-
poses of this ordinance. the owner of the
real estate so abutting, and shall pay
from the city treasury its just pro rata
as such owner, Of the cost of said work
according to the frontage, in addition to
its one-third of the entire cost. If the
assessment according to frontage is not
paid by the abutting property owners
within thirty 900 days after the presenta-
ton Of the bill for the same, which bill
shall be sent to the said owners by the city
treasurer. it shall thereupon become the
duty of the said city treasurer TO issue
an execution for the amount OF the said
bill, together with the costs. against the
said persons and property aforesaid,
which execution shall be made and levied
out of the property described therein, as
are executions for city taxes.
Sec. 3. Be IL further ordained, that
all ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed in council Nov. 90
1894 and published for information
(Seal) JOHN j. McDONOUGH,
Mayor.
Attest: +. T.. REGARER,
Clerk Of Council.