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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
- - 80 49, sIniIE.

WAsRIN6TOS, Sept Sa-The pos
Office department mas awarded a con
tract Tor carrying the mail between
juneau and CBc'e City, Alaska The
distance is SOS miles and the contract
ors are to make four trips betweea No
vsmhsr i, 1895. and HAY 81, 1897. They
receive 81 700 for each trip
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
POWERS OF LEGISLATURE.
An Interesting Decision Rendered by Fed.
eraI Judge Williams at Wichita,

eral Judge Williams at Wichita,
WICHITA, Kan, Sept 26.-In the fed
eral court here Judge Williams decided
that the state Legislature did not have
the power to remedy an illegal action.
It was in the case of the Springfield
Safe Deposit Co., against the city Of
Attiea, Kan. The city of Attica voted
bonds amounting to $4,000 10 build
waterworbs. The notice of sale of the
bonds was insufficient. When the
error was discovered a bill was passed
in the legislature remedyinT it. The
city Of Attica defaulted in the inter
est This caused the suit By this de-
cision the city of Attica escapes pay
ment of the bonds.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
The Kansas civ Police Trouble.

Topeka, Kan, Sept 3O.-Gov Nor
rill made another attempt yesterday to
adjust the republican factional differ
ences in Kansas City, Kan, He ac'
eepted the resigat:on of Thomas Worth
ington as police commissioner and ap-
pointed ex-Justice of the Peace Henry
SwingleY to the vacancy. o. Q, Claflin
was made the Wyandotte member Of
the state committee and ex-Mayor Nat
Barnes was appointed committeeman
at-large from the county.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
j. Ellen Fosters Kansas Dates

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept 26.-Mrs. j.
Ellen Foster, one Of the ablest women
orators in the United States, has been
secured to deliver six republican ad'
dresses in Kansas. The state commit
tee scheduled her for Olathe, October
IS; Ottawa, October 1G; Clay Center,
October II; Minneapolis, October 49,
Marion, October 20; Winfield, Octo.
hay. 81
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
AIangled by a CoFnstaIk Cutter.

SIOUX CITY. Ia, Sept 30.-Gus Carl.
son, a farmer of the south part OF
Woodbury. county, fell in front of a
cornstalk cutter yesterday afternoon
and was terribly mangled. One leg
was cut of below the knee aud the
other was cut open from the hip to the
knee. He cannot live.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
Professional Cattle Thieves Caught.

Fort SCOTT, Kan, Sept. 26-Sherifi
Wheeler, of Bourbon county, has ar
rested I. C. Wilson and Thomas Car
ter, at lola, Allen county, charged with
stealing steers from a ranch near Red
field. 1t is asserted that they are pro-
fessioual cattle thieves, who have been
operating in Kansas and Missouri for a
lnnr tina
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
Charged With Murder.

PERRY, Ok, Sept. 3O.-Two years ago
John Maulding, of Rock Island, H.,
leased a large ranch in Usage, Indian
county, near Ralston, and had large
herd OF cattle. Some weeks ago he
was found dead on his ranch and his
home robbed of everything. Since
that time detectives have been at work
trying to ferret out the murderer.
Yesterday Detective Canton arrested
Charles McGhee, and he is now in Jail
charged with the murder of Maulding.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
The IawreDce yyorld Rurnsd,

LAWRENCE, Kan, Sept. 80 AT one
o'clock this morning the opera house
building was found to be on FIRE. The
post Office and the World printing Of
fee are in this building. At two
o'clock this morning the fire was M
der control. There is no ciew to the
oririn of the FIRE.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
SUING FOR FULL SALARY.
a Case Which VIII Test the Kansas Salary
Reduction Laws.

a Oaso " Mon VIII Test inc honsa5 salary
Reduction Laws.
FORT SCOTT, Kan, Sept SO.-Eldon
Lowe, county treasurer of this county,
fled suit to recover S6T3, alleged to be
still due as part of his salary for the
first six months of this year. When
elected, his Office paid $4,000 a year,
but under a special law it, on January
10, 1896, was reduced to So, 500 Lowe
makes no attack on the new law, but
claims the salary in effect when he
took the Office, The suit will deter
mine the validity of the law, and will
be watched with interest by the other
county officers, all of whose salaries
were affected.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
TnneI,n Preshrtorr HTeets.

KANSAS CITY, Kan, Sept. 80. The
annual meeting of the Topeka presby'
terry opened last evening at the First
Presbyterian church. Rev. John Cop
ley was elected moderator, and about
40 delegates from Leavenworth, Law
renee, Topeka, Manhattan and other
cities were present.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
plphtheria Closes Schools.

CLYDE, Kan, Sept, 3O.-Diphtheria
has become SO prevalent in this city
that it has been decided to close the
public schools for 80 days, and all chill
dren under Is years of age are ordered
to stay off the streets. A number of
deaths have already occurred, and
stringent measures are being taken to
stamp out the disease.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
1900 80. $500.

lola Kaa., Sept. s0.-Charies F
Scatt has rendered his resignation As
tate senator to the governor baeaUs'
le Is q CANDIDATE fog presidential sieet
n OK fhs FspRblisan tlegsh Tie res
gRa slen vas asssgIa
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
GnraeId,s Nansaa - CaneeIed

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept % The repub'
licea state committee received word
that two dates OF James r fairfield.
son OF the martyred president, for
Kansas had been cancelled.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
Fira in > Ennsaa ViIInre.

WICHITA, Kan, Sept 30-At South
Haven, Sumner county, ere destroyed
the Graf Implement house, two
stories, a shoemaker's shop and several
small buildings The origin Of the ere
is not known.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
70 Il - rnnsidero.I.

When gold literature is sent to rail
road men let them remember that in
an unprosperous country railroad con-
papies suffer and wages must be re-
dueed.-St. Louis RepRblis.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02

One OF tbs most reasat object lassons
Is tbs ease vita waioh tie geld syndi'
este eoaEels TIE Fsis & e3eAasssrs
ASisais fassEiiHss
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
Infed 10 same Girl.

TROY, Kan, Sept. s6-Dennis Irwin
wAs the victim last night Of the Jealous
wrath of James Trent Irwin was
stabbed seven times, but only one o.
the wounds is regarded as dangerous.
The trouble between irwin and Trent
tad its origin In the attentions both
parties were paying 70 a young woman.
Fatel Hunting Accident.
EsRoRA, Kan. sept 2a-Edwafd
Davis was shot dead yesterday by
Charles Roush. They were out hunt
ipc. aHd u ga attempt 10 see VINO
sopla Geek his qua fesisst he aemmss
Al Ei,usA's saa sliepsd 3ast = DRFls
sisbEs8 b Ig0as e sbe mA7sl
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02

Why do Ms. REyans 2p7oaepts
get 50 a8ssy With him jog Epesking q
he & making rBoh b Fny % hi4iss q
ssHpals pegM
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-02
Result gs Terrible.

'aThe result Is terrible to the republic
TenantTy IS rapidly increasing. so that n
New York 81 per cent OF the population
rent their homes, and this condition IS
sweeping westward. VITA foreign credit
ors owning our lands, with increasing de-
mand for penite1tiaries snd luHatic asy-
huns. and With constantly multiplying sui
cidss, everything pOrtends the breaking
down Of Our civilization
'sThe gold men say the Bland law OF 1873
restored the legal lander quality 70 the sil-
yer dollar, but mat act did not open me
Mats o. reHaTs the debtors opreR- u
noainally FesloTsd the legal teneeF ei'2f-
ectaF q Lhs slsysF folleT, buT y ger &C
Set s. 90 lt Ffaqi5sl F0f sss lsEai is@lsss
except NhsTs ems Eiss iF9fIaee la W.
eeau1sl. E8sil sFtf'siea leisfs "a. y VS.
ls5islassi & 81 aasl hEs issai isassf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22
coxFEDERArEs OF FLORIDA.
Old Memories and Friendships Re-
vived at the OcaIa Reunion.

NiNed At the ocaim heuHio1.
OcaIa. Fla. Feb. H.-To-day saw a
large influx OF old veterans. Mayor Rear
don welcomed them TO the city and Col
Zimmerman responded for the associa-
ton
An earnest appeal and patriotic letter
was then read from Mrs Gov Fleming
Of Jacksonville, regent for Florida, ask
ing for relics and mernentOs for the con-
federate museum al Richmond, and for
funds to repair the Florida room in the
a procession was then formed, led by
a band and marched 10 the Florida Cen
tral and Peninsular train, Wnich look the
veterans and their ladies 10 Silver Springs,
where they rowed over the sparkling
waters.
An experience meeting was held over
which Maj: EnslOe presided and intro
duced speakers. who for two hours and
half greatly interested the assembly
Capt. Baya OF Lake City told Of his
prison experience of twenty months. Col.
zimmerman of his escape from the Old
Spanish fort at the close OF the war,
when Gen. Comfy took II. ]. A. Edwards
Of Ocala was the champion of the butter
milk brigade In Florida under Gen. DICK
insOn.
Gen. ]. ]. Dickinson told of the cham
pion Of Florida, Gen. French, who was a
classmate of Grants and ingalls, at West
Point. He also told some very amusing
war incidents on Grants strong points
OF character and how he ended the war.
II. w. Long Of Marion county gave MS
experience at Cold HarbOr.
Capt. Merlin of Plant city tod now
Pemberton's signal officer learned Grant
and Farragut's code and why NlcksDurg
surrendered on July T. 1868.
The commander of the Ocala post told
how his First Louisiana regiment cap
tured stores and supplies in Kentucky.
Col. J. NJ. Mayo OF Ocala, who was the
hero Of the blowing up OF Fort AKIN IN
North Carolina, declined to tell the thrill
ing tale.
no record, but that of a private, and the
glory of the rank and file.
When the veterans returned splendid
dinner awarded all. The ladies served 1t
in the armory.
Tex, was introduced, and spoke of his
appreciation of the honor in being elected
member of Ocala post and the pleasant
memories of his youth in Marion county.
The time and place Of the next meeting
was then taken up. st. Augustine, Lake
City and Tampa were put in nomination.
All were withdrawn but Lake City, and 1t
the second Wednesday in July.
Gen. Dickinson said he was not a candi-
date for the position of state commander.
Maj. Ensloe then nominated Gen. French,
but the veterans were determined to
have Gen. Dickinson lead them that Gen.
Frenchs name was withdrawn and the
former was elected unanimously.
Rous.ng speeches were made for Gen.
Dickerson by CaDts. Leslie Long and
Baya and DR.. Barrows of Jacksonville.
Gen. French was again elected COM
mander of the third division, Gen. Baya
having resigned.
Col Moore was elected commander of
the second division.
The opera house was packed tonight
when speeches We're made by Col James
Armstrong of Charleston, Charles B.
Hemming of Texas Mai Ensloe of st.
Augustine, Gen. Bullock and Col. Martin
of Ocala. Great enthusiasm prevailed,
ana the meeting was grand success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22

to vegetables in that section DR.. Porter,
the largest straw berry grower in the state,
thinks that One-half of the blooms were
killed, but that the Fruit was not injured
James G. Jones. Ii e colored miscreant,
who was recently arrested charged with
criminal intimacy wi tn his stepdaughter,
was brought into he county criminal
court for preliminary hearing at Tam
pa Thursday. Jones entered plea Of not
guilty. and in default Of 5000 bail was
held for trial at the next term OF the
county criminal court. As there IS
charge Of rape hanging over Jones head
that may at any tim be pressed ne VIII
cleared on the origin al charge or succeed
in securing bail.
West Palm Beach correspondence Morn
ing News: f. f. Wallis floating hotel has
been loosed from lis moorings and will
be towed down to Miami, where more
hotel accommodations are greatly need
ed The Palms has just been opened here
and, with the Park cottage, kept by Man
ager o. Howes and his wife, gives Palm
Beach ample hotel accommodations. AS
to West Palm Beach, it is just now the
Mecca 10 which hundreds of people are
turning in search of employment or busi-
ness openings, and while the boom lasts
its busy, busting currents of activity will
be kept moving ahead. A wv fires con-
not quench it's ardor to become the Tam
pa of the east coast. which II now re-
sembles in many things, except size.
Across the water the Royal Poinciana no.
leis ike the famous Idnlpd bay motel at
Tampa, looms up as a white cloud by day
and electric light at night. The streets
are fun of people Of all classes, and &C
tivity prevails every where. The fire Of
last night win but increase this activity
and give employment to more mechanics
and workingmen. whole square is to
be rebuilt with brick st rtIctures. while
a part OF the opposite SO uare, fire-swept
in January. remains to be, finished by the
completion of the unfinished brick blocks
already extending each way from the
cepter OF the block fronting the lake.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22
ATHENS DIsPENsARY.
The Profits for last Year $S,019-A
Bullet Fired Mt a Ghost.

Bullet Fired mt a Ghost.
Athens, Ga, Feb. 21--The annual report
of the commissioners of the Athens dis
pensary was filed to-day with the city
council. 1t shows sales for the year Of
over $4,000 and net profits of $3.50. This
will be divided between the city of Athens
and county of Clarke in the proportion
of to J. The diSpenSary is giving general
satisfaction, and there is very little dis
position on the part of either the vets
or drys to reopen the liquor fight here
There came near being a tragedy at
the State Normal School last night. A
young man had an engagement to cali
upon one of the young lady teachers at
that school. She knew the car upon which
he would come and determined to play
practical joke on him. She put a sheet
over her head and went down to meet
the car, hiding behind a bush. She saw
him step off the car and start up the
out in front of him and quick as light
ming he drew a revolver and fired. The
young lady screamed and the sheet drop
ped from her head. The young man may
have shot to frighten her and not to kill,
but the bullet didn't take effect.
The city of Athens yesterday awarded
the contract for building a new station
house to Watson Bros. of this city for
$685., the building to be completed by
May 1.
While starting to a Methodist class
meeting last night, Lizzie Clements and
Jane Johnson two negro sisters, fell out
and Jane pulled a knob off the door and
inflicted severe wounds on Lizzie's head.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22

months ago Rambo married Miss Jennie
BecktOn. Just three weeks after the mar
riage ceremony the young wife went 10
her husband and told him that she no
longer loved him and that she thought
IL would be wrong TO live with him any
longer She told him that she would go 10
the home of her parents and remain
should not stay at his home. She LETT ana
young RambO was almost crazed with
grief. He finally decided to go to her
and ask her If she would not reconsider.
But she again told him that she did not
love him and that she could not go back
TO their home with him. on Tuesday he
went to her again and again she told him
that ii could never be. He pleaded with
her and she continued in her refusals.
Grief-stricken and respondent, he told her
that If she no longer loved him ne had
nothing to live for-no desire to live. AL
most before she could reply he placed
pistol to his forehead and pulled the trtg-
ger. But If his movements had been
quick those of the young wife were quick
err for she grasped the pistol and pulled
1t to one side. II was fired, however, and
the bullet narrowly missed her, going into
the floor. Blinded by the smoke and
flames and frightened by her narrow es-
cape she staggered back screaming for
young Rambo thrust the pistol against
his chest and pulled the trigger second
time. This time the bullet found its aim
and pierced the body. He fell to the floor,
grooming and quickly grew unconscious.
Mrs. Rambo is Frustrated from the ef-
fects of the shock, and the nearness to
death of her unloved husband. The la1est
news from Rambo's bedside was to the
effect that he could not possibly recover
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22
IMMIGRANTS COMING SOUTH.
The Fruit Trees Not Hurt by the
Cold Wave.

Cold Wave.
Valdosta, Ca, Feb. H.-Messrs. Long
and Twiss, two gentlemen from st. Paul,
Mimi, have been in this section for two
weeks or more looking for lands suitable
for the establishment of a saw mill, and
it is understood here that they bought
1000 acres not very far from Valdosta.
The gentlemen will establish a large saw
mill and develop the lands in other ways.
One of them told the Morning News CORE
spondent that they might establish a small
colony TO develop the soil as the timber
was cleared away. Three other gentlemen
from Illinois were here this week on a
similar mission, and II is said that they
purchased a large tract of land in Clinch
county upon which they expect to estab-
liSh a large mill.
A delightful progressive whist party was
given wednesday night at the home of
Mr.. John F. Lewis, in honor of Miss Ma
mic Leonard of Vienna, who is visiting
Mrs. Lewis A large number of young peo-
pie were present. The prizes were car
ried off by Messrs. Richardson and Stat
A drove of fifty fine hogs from Mr. ]. c.
Jones place attracted a good deal of at
tention ON the streets this week as they
were being driven to the slaughter pen.
They were the finest porkers seen here
since the packing house was established,
and Mr.. Jones has seventy to hundred
more just like them.
There was a good freeze this morning
in this section, and it was at first feared
that the fruit trees which are now in
bloom would be greatly damaged Far
mers and fruit men, however, say that no
damage was done but that benefit will
come from the present cold spell, provided
there is no drawback later.
Bishop Nelson, of the Episcopal church,
was here this week to introduce the new
minister, Rev Thomas Stafford, who will
have charge of the church here in future.
A destructive forest fire originated two
miles north of here last night, burned over
an area of three hundred acres, destroy
timber. Several gentlemen in the local
ity were busy fighting back the fire to keep
it from spreading further. They conquer
ed after seven or eight hours hard work.
Mr.. ]. H. Zant. of Lake Park, was re-
elected county school commissioner. Mr..
Zant has held the office for twenty-five
years, and has given good satisfaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22
Ten Years

be added to your life by udicous of wheel 1t
clears the BRAIN expands the lungs and drives away dull
You say you can't get because you have got
the money Come to and will arrange it so you can
do We want every one in Savannah mounted one,
and have got the wheels to do it with and right good
they are, too.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22

What's n a Nothing everything.
Nothing "backed''-You kno VIII
Everything IL Capital, Skill and Brains behind
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22
Columbia and Crawford

Bicycles Throw to the dogs the feeling that you
old to ride person is only old he she makes
themselves None of want to get DID, and if you will
get Yourself wheel there will be need of either
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22
TAKE A WHEEL.

When II gently DER you stealing.
Comes that wretched. tired feeling,
And your head is dizzy. reeling-
Take q wheel.
II you feel all worn ana weary,
II the world seems dark and dreary,
And you would be bright and CHEEKY
Take a wheel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22

The steamships of this company are an.
pointed to sail from Savannah for BaIti-
more as follows-standard time
BERkSHIRE, Capt. j. W. Kirwan, SAT-
URDAY, Feb. %. at II p. M
WIN. CRANE, Capt. c. James. wEDNEs.
DAY, Feb. &c. at D. m.
u: II. MILLER, Capt. G. w. Blllups.
SATURDAY, Feb. 20, 600 D. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY,
and FRIDAY.
]. J. CARoLAN, Agent.
~ ,,r,..,. Savannah. Ga
A. d. STEBBINS, A. T. NJ.
J. G. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices. Baltimore. Md.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22

The Poe memorial committee of Bal
timore is much encouraged at the general
interest in its appeal for funds to erect
a memorial to the poet in that city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22

A most sensible verse; the truth of which is bel
attested every day by the riders of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-22

ton second to They sell easily and stay sold.
Don't you want to be mounted good your friend
neighbor? We think you do Why then hesitate? We
give personal guarantee that wheels second
none but the BEST that offered for the price Lots
of people have Wheels and they want something to keep
folks from stealing them borrowing them without per-
mission
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-16
WOMAN'S RIGHTS.
The First Right She Expect is
to be Treated Better Than
Anybody Else.

Woman's rightsl Why the
very first right we expects is to
be treated better than any body
else-better than men treat
each other as q body, and bet
ter by the individual man than
he treats all other women. I
abominaie the idea of equality
and TO be mentally slapped on
the shoulder and told I am ID
good fellow I shrink from the
idea of independence and colo,
proud isolation with ny eman
cipated sister women, who
struggle into their own coats
unassis'ed, and get red in the
face putting on their own
skates, and hang on TO strap
in The street car in the proud
consciousness that they are in
dependent and the equal Of
men. I never worry myself
when a man is on his knees in
front of NE putting on my
overshoes, as to whether he
considers NE his equal political
" or not. 1t is sufficient sails.
faction for me to see him there.
If he hadn't wanted 10 save me
The trouble I suppose he
wouldn't have offered. lie may
even think I am not strong en-.
ongh for such an arduous duty.
That wouldn't hurt my feelings
either. I have an idea that Ie
likes it better to think that [
cannot do anything troublesome
for myself than to believe that
I could get along perfectly
without him. In iact-here's
hfresy for yon, oh, ye eman-
cipated-I do not iii the LEAST
dependent on men
the men are nice
enough. Let rhsin give Us all
the socaIlrd rights they want
10. l shall never get over want
ing to get behind some man if
[ SEE COW. Let them give US d
vote if they will. / shall want
at least three men to 90 with
me 10 the Polls-one to hold
my purse, one to bold NY
gloves. and The third to show
me how TO cast my vote.-Lilialt
Bell in June Ladies' Home
Journal.