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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-26
WAYS AND MEANS.
The Committee Hard at Work on the
Revenue Bills.
IMPORTANT CHANGES MADE.
The Bills Not Intended to Represent Re-
publican Policies ON the Tariff or
Finance-Ex-Speaker Crisp to
Offer Substitute.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The repub.
lican members of the ways and means
committee held another conference
and decided upon several changes in
the two revenue bills which will be
introduced in the house at once. The
most important change in the tariff
bill was to drop the clause putting in
cereal breadstuffs, live stock and dairy
products at an advance Of % per cent.
over the Wilson-Gorman rates, so that
these features will simply have the Ia
per cent. advance under the horizontal
clause.
IT was also decided to advance car
pet woods to the Mckinley bill rates,
but other woods and manufactured
products of wool will remain at 60 per
cent. Of the Mckinley tariff, according
to the agreement of yesterday. The
other change was to exempt sugar from
the horizontal advance Of Is per cent.
Of the Mckinley duty.
In the bond bill the principal issue
authorized will be change of the rate
of interest authorized by the act of rs
from four'per cent. to three per cent.
End these londs will be payable at the
option Of the government after three
years. The rate of interest for the one
year treasury certificates of indebted
ness was raised from two per cent. to
three per cent. This bill will also pro-
vide for the temporary isolation of
the greenbacks so that they will be
held separate in the treasury and not
included within the general assets of
the government.
Several important considerations OPP
Grated to bring about the changes in
the tariff bill. There has been little
doubt from the beginning that sugar
would be exempted from whatever tar
if changes were made, because any at
tempt to alter the schedule would give
rise to complications. The decision to
drop farm products and cattle from the
list of duties to be advanced will cause
disappointment among the western
men, but so much trouble arose over the
settlement of these items that it was
'h"''"''t hest to drop their considera-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-26
ANornER PENsION BILL.
Congressman Blue Wants Soldiers VIII
Lost an Arm or Leg to Receive More.

Congressman Blue Wants Soldiers who
Lost an Arm or Leg to Receive More.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Representa-
tive Blue has introduced a bill to
amend the pension laws by increasing
the pensions of soldiers and sailors
who have lost an arm or leg or been
totally disabled while in the service.
The bill provides that all persons who
lost a hand or a foot or been totally
disabled in the same, shall receive a
pension of so per month; and all per-
sons now on the pension roll or here
after granted a pension who shall have
lost an arm above the elbow, or a leg
at or above the knee, shall receive a
pension Of e45 a month, and all who
shall have lost an arm at the shoulder
joint or leg at the hip joint shall re-
aaiva asa Dsg. s.~-AL
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-26
THE COURT AFFECTED.
As a Result, a Man Charged with Murder
InY Esnane Severe Punlshment.

As Result, a Man Charged with Murder
May Escaue Severe Punishment
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 2j.-Fred VAIL
gren, who murdered Augusta Maitland
at a laundry here last July for ihfiiel'
ity to him, pleaded guilty when brought
in court and was sentenced to life
term in prison. Wahlgren's story
when he made his plea so affected the
court and spectators that movement
to have him pardoned was begun and
may result successfully in few
months. The couple lived as man and
wife in Minneapolis for five years and it
was proved that Wahlgren thought
this fact made it a legal marriage.
When the woman left him last June
and fled to Omaha in secret and mar
ried John Maitland, he became crazy
and followed her, killing her July so.
They had two children, which the
woman had taken with her.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-26

Nhw YORK, Dec 95.-The Evening
Sun says it is reported that the syndi.
cate to take the new issue of gold
bonds will consist of J. Pierpont Nor
ran & Co., August Belmont & Co.,
Speyer & Co., and other associated
bankers.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS:


j. W. Penfold was over from Bur
liHgtOn Saturday.
A. Dawson of Brazil, Ind, vas in
GoOdiaRd Tuesday.
A sister Of Mrs. o. E. Price is visiting
With her this week.
Frank Teeters was up from Logan
county Wednesday.
Attorney e. s. Knight was over to
Burlington Tuesday.
Il. E. Mettey Of Burlington, was a
city visitor yesterday.
Arthur Kahn left for his home in
Sedalia, No., Monday.
Albert and Pete Robideaux we're up
from Wallace this week.
Sam A. Griffin Of Salina registered
at the Commercial Tuesday.
Mrs. B. J. Woodruff and children of
Colby, we're in the city yesterday.
Brooks lrione was down from the
Springs attending court this week.
Harry Fairall and Miss Ada Morgan
were married Wednesday evening by
Rev. Willis.
Mrs. Newell Dow of Frankfort, Kan,
is visiting with her mother, Mrs.
George Patton.
Rugh Thomas has gone to Chicago
where he will put in several weeks visit
ing with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Schwerdtfeger
returned from a visit to friends at
Alma, Neb., Saturday.
Ed Bourne was here from Blue
Mound, Kan, this week to attend the
wedding of his sister.
@. J. Smith, G. A. Smith, B. G. HUI
bert, J. M. Robinson of Wallace, we're
attending court this week.
Rev. Langdon was here this week.
He formerly was an engineer on the
Rock Island out of Goodland
S. Peddicord returned Friday from
Colorado Springs, where he has been
working at the carpenter trade.
@. N. Ross of SmartsVille, Neb., is in
town this week. He formerly lived on
claim northwest of GOodland.
Fred Prewitt, who was supposed to
have diphtheria, but which turned out
to be tOnsilitis, is able to be around.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
.IdlEH HIKE SETTLEMENT?
4 Desp-ssassd suspieioa Exists That ca Oat-
Of-0eurt F.x-Up Was Aade.
The Case Net Going 70 Trial Would In
dieste That tiss Suspicion Has Con
siderable FsundatlOn-Attor-
aeys Eos-CommfffaI.

The settlement OF the Kahn case at
tracted considerable comment about
town, and there is a deep-seated sus-
picion in the minds of the people that
a settlement was made with the widow
Of Albee.
The attorneys having the handling of
the states case are noted for their
careful methods in handling legal bust
ness, and no one believed that for a
moment that Hoyt Andrews would go
to the expense and trouble Of procur-
| ing requisition papers for any persons
arrest only to have the case dismissed
on coming to trial. Andrews isn't
built that way.
Although the attorneys having any
connection with The. case are non com
initial, it has leaked out through some
means that a settlement was made,
rumor putting the amount at $1,000. It
is certain, however, that the costs were
paid by defendant.
While there was no doubt that the
charge of wilful murder would fail,
there we're other counts that would be
made from the aforementioned charge
down to earlessness, and the general
opinion is that the defendant con-
cluded that it would be cheaper in the
end to pay the costs and settle with the
widow than to fight the case.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
smoky Notes.

The meeting held at Liberty school
house to discuss the questions adver-
tised, proved to be one of deep interest
and another was appointed for Monday
evening, November Is, to complete ar
rangements and organize for the
winter. One of the important ques-
tions for next meeting is the oonsiders-
ton Of township Stree range" for the
winter.
There is to be a meeting at Sunfower
school house next Saturday night to
dedicate the advent Of the new edifios
for disseminating light. A good pro-
gramme has been provided and no
doubt an interesting time viii be had.
It is feared residents On the Smoky
are to experience a season Of sickness
frem the effects of SO much deoaying
zegitation. We learn Dave Title is
down with typhoid fever. and Andy
Frsydendale is also sick. All should
lock carefully after their health at this
time.
tits said joel Turner and Mr. Rhoad:
are soon to move to Arkansas.
Farmers in the irrigation district vii
A0oa have newly constructed drains in
and the provisions Of the Law govern
ing the district viii be carefully lOOkee
after
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
ROURNE-LANCAsTER.
Wednesdays Wedding Unites Two Popular
Young People.

Wednesdays Wedding Unites Two Popular
Young People.
MIR. Presley I. Lancaster and Miss
Fanny Bourne we're married at the
Catholic church Wednesday by Father
Horigan.
The bride and groom are both too
we'll and favorably known to need any
introduction to the people Of GOodland
or Sherman county.
A wedding breakfast was given the
bride and groom, and few friends, at
the residence of Mr.. Charles Graham,
after which the young couple left for
their delightful country seat on the
Smoky Hill.
The young couple have the best
wishes of The REPUBLIC for a long and
happy life of loving conjugality.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
III DISTRICT COURT Grid
1hs kahn Murder casa Dismissed FOR Want
Of Evidence.
Ehs Water Damage Cas-. Dismissed IA IA
for Of Defendant IS Plaintiffs Pc
titton Was too IrFeGEIar-Tae
wallace County Cases.

The November session Of the district
court had its usual run Of foreclosure
and confirmation cases, inteFseetsd
here aud there by a damage or divorce
suit.
The Wallace county cases attracted
considerable attention and took up the
majority Of the courts time. This iiti-
cation grew out of the old county seat
troubles in the COS when the county
vas afflicted with two boards of county
commissioners. Thousands OF dollars
IN warrants were issued by each board
aud bought up by different parties,
who are now seeking to force the coun-
ty to payment The county officials
allege that these warrants were issued
by an illegal board and refuse to ac-
oept them.
The case is still on trial and the
large corps of lawyers are fighting
every point, which will probably cause
the case to continue all week.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY,
Charles spauIding Wanted for HOus.
F1raolrtv,e

Charles Spaulding Wanted for House
Breaking.
Some time ago young man named
Charles Spaulding secured work at
Swan Nelson's farm, and after working
couple of months departed for parts
unknown. Before leaving, however, he
broke into the house Of William Buck
ridge and stole an outfit Of clothing
and other Valuables.
Mr.. Buckridge swOre out warrant
for the burglars arrest and Sheriff
Kemp is trying to locate the offender,
but up to date has found no definite
clue to his whereabouts.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22

A GOOD deal can be learned Of the
charalantry Of modern statezmanship
by a careful study Of government re-
ports. A republican secretary Of the
treasury, in an attempt TO bolster up
the assertion that the circulating me-
diUm was es great as ever counted, the
stock Of gold, the certificates issued
upon ii. the stock Of silver and also the
certificates issued thereon, thus virtu-
ally counting the gold and silver stock
tNics and by that manner shoEed that
as mGch money Is ever was ia exist
+enoe. Another sstate official, In order
to make exports under g certain law
show up as great as PossiBle. counted
Ia the amount Of coin cent sbrcad 70
nay interest on foreign investments
ana debts IS exports All through.
fhsse reports, which should be reliable.
can BE found such examples Cl tyi0kery
szd 00nt5rdOns % figures to deceive
sSe people int9 believing that tbs
action IS prosperous, Ehen the facts
afe that i is bankrupt. SIS S. ISSUES d
bonds should gfcge.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
Appointed Agent

'---~ A'S-sies --t's iJpslss -
NJ. Robinson. Goodlsnd, Kan:
DEAR Sm-YOu may sag that Brooks
IriOne formerly was the agent Of the
American Investment company and did
some little business for me before be
left the country last spring; that ne
notified me that he would not be able
to attend to my business any longer
and that I, therefore, appointed you as
my agent in his place, and yea are
hereby authorized 70 demand and col
lect any and all 1895 rentals OF the
lands controlled by me in Sherman
county, Kan, and your receipt for par
ties for such rentals wiz be c0mplste
evidence that they have paid, and they
viii be protected against any other
demand. F.E. ALLEN, Receiver.
American Investment Company.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
RAILWAY NOTES.

The work train crew Sundayed in the
city.
Tuesday was pay day for the Rock
Island boys.
S. B. Hisel is out to Elsemere putting
down new well.
Frank Irwin is carrying messages for
the Western Union.
Fireman Hanlin has been transfer
red to the Pueblo run.
Charley Sharrah was down from the
Denver run this week.
Engine 523 from the Denver run is
IN the shops for repairs.
Mrs. Bert Keith and child returned
from a visit to Denver Monday.
The Rock Island pay roll was up to
high water mark this month.
A. E. Star, of the water service, met
with an accident to his foot Tuesday.
The switch engine was put on Tues.
day. Engineer RObidOux has charge
of it.
Mrs. A. F. Taper who has been on
the sick list for some time is again con.
Valescent.
Several cars Of California homeseeB
ers passed through GoOdland this week
over the Rock Island.
The way car which was smashed uE
at Roswell last week has been brought
to GOOdland for repairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, parents Of
Mr.. Lee Ames, returned to their home
in Chicago Sunday night.
The 813, manned by Engineer BrossC
and Fireman Dinley, is out of TIT
shops where it has been for repairs.
Owing to the increase in business
the Rock Island has added a number
of operators in the telegraph offices a
Horton, Harrington, Fsirbury anC
| GOOdland
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22

finest in western Kansas and credit
TO Sherman county.
A colored man, generally known ss
"Rastus," who is employed at the ma
chine shops, has probably the longest
military record Of any man in the
county. He served four years in the
war, and put IN fifteen more years
fighting Indians for Uncle Sam.
Science has shattered another idol,
which should not be deplored by the
p0ssess0r Of keen olfaCtOry organs, at
least. It is claimed that asaefedits is
not eficaecus in driving away infeCti-
OUs diseases, and is worn only By virtue
Of an ancient superstition, probably, 10
che light that if the drug didn't Kill
disease couldn't.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22

The contest case Of }. ,. Wafrinerys.
9. d. Caldwell, has been decided b. the
secretary Of the interior. The case vas
first decided in favor Of Mr. Warmer
in the district land Office, but vas after
wards reversed By tbs commissioner Of
the general land oflcs. an appeal was
taken to the secretary Of the interior
who sustained the decision Of the local
land Office. The land in question is
adjoining the TOWNSHIP on the south
east and is considered quite valuable.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
Attorneys Present.

The following attorneys were present
at court this week: A. F. Williams, N
H. Loomis, Topeka; F. J. Casterline,
Colby, Kan; Tully Scott, Oberlin, Kan.i
J. A. Gill, Colby, Kan; George S. Redd,
Denver; L, H. Wilder, Norton, Kan; o.
f. A. Green, A. A. Reed Boulder, Colo
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
FetR.

The following lands were rented for
1895. Southeast 1887, northwest 25-9-
% northwest 24-6-s9. southeast 5000,
northwest 2o-7-S9s northeast 1888. If
you desire 70 renew for 1895 Jon can
do 50 nov. All unpaid rent mast be
paid ct Once. II. RosRsON,
Agent for Receiver,
American Investment cn7paI.v.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22

Several year books Of the sgTicul-
tural department. has been sent TO TIE
REPUBLIC by Congressman Baker for
distribution. Those desiring one Of
them can have same by calling after
them.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
Dismissed in Defendants Favor.

The damage case of Francis Nj. Fox
VS.. P. I. Lancaster, was by order of
Judge Smith dismissed in defendants
favor, on the ground of plaintiffs pc
tition being imperfect.
1t seems that under the irrigation
law the only ground for damage is for
water for domestic purposes, and plain
tiff's petition claimed damages for irri-
CATION and mill rights as well as for
domestic purposes. The petition will
be remodeled and the case tried at the
April term Of court.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
KAHN CASE DISMISSED.

Evidence Did Not Warrant the State Going
TO Trial.
The case Of state Of Kansas VS.. Arthur
Kahn was, on motion Of prosecuting
attorney, dismissed by Judge Smith
Monday morning, as the evidence, it
was alleged, did not warrant the case
going to trial.
Public sentiment is well satisfied
with the dismissal, no one believing for
a moment that the death of Fred Albee
resulted from anything but an ae-
eident.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22

1HE RRPgBLEg asl sake limited
quantity o. Whest, oats, corn, potatoes
and onions on subscription, Highest
market prics ssicNed
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22

Kansas Is counted IS ssi5ssls sTs
The republican represent lyae rs b
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

Election Bills Allowed BY the Commits
siOners at the Recent Session.
On motion the board Of county COM
missioners examined and allowed the
following election bills:
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-11-22

On motion board adjourned.
stEes 2 ADss, Ceapts Clark.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-06-14
w EST UNION,

Drillers are suspending on ac-
count Of the lack Of water with
which to drill.
Work on A. NJ. Vests resi-,
dence on High street is progress,
Ing fairly well.
The NJ. +. church has been
nicely reprinted and repaired and
now presents quite different
appearance.
A. +. sutton, the Jane Lew
blacksmith. has returned and is
now working with \. Ingle on
Main street.
The thermometerin front ofthe
postoflice registered lu2 at / 80
Tuesday afternoon, and ii was in
the shade.
The shows are giving West
Union the dodge. The people are
not kicking about il though
Record.
We are informed that Prof G.
e. showaltcr will be i candidate
before the Republican State con.
vention for State Superintendent
q Free Schools. Prof. ShowaI
Ter is well qualified Tor the posi-.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-06-14
RATION.

Miss Grace and Kate Brew left
on Thursday last for Maine, where
they will spend the summer.
The Parkersburg Citizen Band
is a fine musical organization,
and while here last Thursday
gave our people some splendid
music.
The Junior Order made a fine
showing on Decoration day. They
had nearly 200 men in the pro.
cesslon that day. The Weston
lodge sent about 80 members.
The match game of base ball
between Fairmont and Grafton
on the Both, resulted in the game
being given to the Grafton club
after the seventh inning, as the
Fairmont club refused to play
any longer. The score stood III
to 10 for Grafton.
The barn of Rector II Co., on
their farm between West Grafton
and Webster, cauget fire early
Tuesday morning and was en-.
tirely consumed. a moving ma
chine, a reaper, hay rake, potato
digger and other farm machinery
were destroyed. Loss estimated
at 500. Insured for $500.
James Lilly and family, of
Weston, came down on Decora-
ton Day, and the latter have
been visiting friends here since.
Mr. Lilly returned home on Sat
urday.-,Sentinel.
The railroad company furnish
ed transportation for over $500
people TO attend Decoration, a
Slight failing oil from former
years.
J. W. Robinson. one Of the
leading business men Of Fellows.
vile, was among the prominent
visitors 10 town on Decoration
Day.
f. I. Morlan and Eugene Som.
merville are in New York in the
interest Of their proposed cleo
tric railway.
Mrs. J. 7. Hoke and little son,
Of Kingwood, are the guests Of
Mrs. Riley Gregg
Geo. L. Duncan, OF Clarksburg,
was here tins week taking IN
wool for r. T. Lowndes.-Leod.
e..
I
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-06-14
Shinn'S Run.

Mr.. Ferdinand Grim, of Gen.
ter Branch. was visiting friends
last Sunday,
Mr.. w. Fl. Lucas and wife were
visiting relatives here Sunday.
Miss Blanche Griffin, of Enter
prise was on the Run last Satur.
day.
Mr., b. T. Rowand was circu.
lating among relatives in Man.
nington last week.
Miss Laura Morgan, of Lum-
berport, was visiting at Mr..
Getty ltobinson's last Sunday
week.
Rumors say we will have two
weddings toreport this month.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-06-14

her sister, Mrs. ]. W. Williams,
Of Clarksburg.
The young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeayor of the Pres
byterian Church was entertained
very pleasantly at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Steph-
ensThursday evening. Democrat.
W. w. Willis has finished his
course of work in the CONNER.
cial College and has returned to
his home at Bridgeport. He has
many friends here who will be
glad to have him drop in among
them at any time.
G. NJ. Chidister returned home
last week. Since resigning his
position as postmaster he has de-
termined to devote his future at
tention entirely to the practice Of
his profession.
The regalia for the Uniform
Rank Of the Junior Order has ar
rived and the organization will
be completed at once.
Arnold Edmiston, who has been
in Colorado for nearly two years,
returned home last week in com,
pany with his mother, who spent
the winter in that State.
Miss Mittie Wyckoff returned
Monday from visit to friends in
Taylor county. She was accom-.
panied by her cousin, Miss Myr-
tie Wyckoil', of Tyrconnell. Mrs.
Wyckoff is still visiting in that
county.-Independent.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-06-14

Miss Stella Fowks was the
guest Of friends at Alexander the
first Of the week.
John A Currence, of Clarks-
burg, was here ON business the
first of the week.
Attorney w. f. Raymond, Of
Sutton, was a prominent visitor
here last Saturday.
Miss Mabel Mccormick, who
has spent the winter in New
York returned home Tuesday.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage at the NJ. y. church at
8 a. m. on the 10th, of Miss Reta
Heavener to Mr.. Frank Maxwell.
1t will be the society event Of the
season.
Mr.. John Stuart, of Clarksburg,
made a flying visit to our city
this week.
Miss Mollie Plckens, of Quiet
Dell, made a short visit 10 rela-
tives in town this week.-Baaner.
Mrs. John A. Hess is visiting
Miss. +. c. Roger at Clarksburg.
Attorney John Basel, of
ClarksburS, was in the city this
week.
On Friday last, near Alton, two
boys, sons Of Adam Tenney, were
handling a gun when it was acct
IDENTIFY discharged and the ball
entered the ankle of the younger
boy. The wound is very danger
Gus and at this writing the ball
had not been extracted. Delta.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-06-14

ton, and his Doddridge friends
would like TO see him nominated.
AS yet no Preparations have
heen made here for celebrating
the Fourth. Many of our citizens
will attend the Jr. o. o. a. N.
picnic at Clarksburg on that day.
Mr.. S. v. Brown and daughter.
of Summers, passed through this
place Monday on their way to
Clarksburg, where they have been
called to the bedside of the form
er's son, who is i'll with typhoid
feyer,-Heratd.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-06-14
CoIor.d state League.


To the colored voters of Clarks-
burg and vicinity You are
hereby requested to attend a
called meeting at the A. NJ. E.
church, Friday June 81, 1895.
with a view to organizing a State
League. OF great importance to
all colored voters.
NJ. NJ. HENDERSON,
WIN. DYRR,
&. JOHNSON,
W.. H. PRIDE.
Committee,