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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
NATIONAL W. c. T. U.
a Summing Up OF the Work OF the LegisIa.
lures the Past Year,

A Summing Up Of the Work of the Legisla-
lures the Past Year.
CHICAGO, June 15.-The national w.
G. 7. .. officers have issued a report re-
garding the work of the various state
legislatures in session this year, and
from it this is taken:
Legislation in reform measures this winter
has been quite gratifying. Illinois passed a po-
lice matrOn bill to apply to cities Of over 1909
inhabitants; also stringent temperance educa-
ton bill and a cigar bill. Minnesota passed a
bill prohibiting the admission of anyone under
p to dance houses, concert saloons or any
place where intoxicating liquors are sold OF
given away. The Iowa legislature made liquor
bills uncollectibIe. Tennessee, Massachusetts,,
Kentucky, Connecticut and Indiana passed
strong anti-cigarette laws In Washington,
an anti-viyisectiOn bill was passed, the legal
age Of consent raised from y to Is years, and a
suffrage amendment is to be submitted TO the
voters atthe November, 1898, election. The SUI
preme court Of Missouri has decided that Wom-
en- may hold any office from which they are not
debaFred by the state constitution.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

They can now point to the orient and
say; "See what Japan has done. The
most enlightened Of eastern nations has
abandoned silver and placed herself in
line with the financial policy of civilized
states"
But the scheme viii not work. the
movement for silver restoration viii go
right on in this country just the same
as if nothing had happened.
Though all the rest Of the world
should abandon silver as money our in
terests require that It be restored, and
il viii be.-National Bimetallist.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
THE A. r. D. DEAD.
The American Co-OperattYe Union q
Frat4,erhood tn take TIA Plaza,

The American Co-OPeEattVs Union %
Brotherhood to Take Its Place.
CHICAGO, June bit was announced
last night by friends Of Eugene Y.
Debs that it has been decided that the
American Railway union is dead.
After the public announcement this
morning at Hendel hall, and speech
making, the delegates viii adjourn to
Uhlieh hall, where E. Y. Debs' social
istic colonization scheme will be given
ont, modelled on the Bellamy theory,
the state of Washington being select
ed as the scene Of the experiment. A
declaration of principles, already pre-
pared by Debs, will be issued in
pamphlet form and distributed
broadcast. A corps Of organizers
will be sent out, and recruiting
headquarters will be established in
every state in the union. The names
on the roster of the American Railway
union will be transferred to that of
the American Cooperative union or
brotherhood, and the new members
must pay a small admission fee, to-
gether with an annual per capita tax.
The convention viii draw up set Of
rules and regulations governing the
admission of new members, and all
members will be required to pass sort
Of civil service examination before
their names can be enrolled. The con-
vention will adjourn next Saturday.
Following the adjournment a great
open-ar mass meeting is planned, Mr..
Debs said last night he was positive a
peaceful army Of 100000 unemployed
men could be modified in Chicago
within ten days, It is expected that
the first division will leave Chicago,
bound for Washington, within 80 days,
and DOsSiblV before.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
Chicago ReaI Estate.

According to the Chicago Tribune,
real estate is not paying enormous
dividends these days, owners not get
ting an average return of more than
four per cent. on their investments, and
from this must be deducted nearly one
per cent. for taxes and more for insur-
ance and repairs, All of which shows
that the confidence" and prospect
ty7 promised by the goldites of the re-
publican and democratic persuasion
that was to follow Mr.. BFyan's defeat
was a gIittering and Haunting lie
Illinois State Register.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
Nc Cheeee Cnme 10.

A certain dealer had a lot of cheese
which was anything but good, and, tired of
seeing it about, told the assistant when he
closed the shop to leave the condemned
cheese at the door for some one to walk of
with. Thomas occasionally crept to win.
dow to see operations, and at length went to
his master grinning all over his face, say
out tomorrow night was the masters or
der, which was obeyed by the shopman, who
after a few peeps next evening walked to his
master in the counting house scratching his
head, and looking as though some great dis
g66ne? i asked the deaieT No. sir t'otbeT
'un has walked back. !'-Tt-Bits
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
SUPREME LODGE A. Q. U. VI.
Several New Laws of Great Importance to
the Order Passed.

the Order Passed.
MILWAUKEE, June l5.-The PROPOSE
ton put forth by the states of New
York, Oregon and California for the
relief Of the aged and needy members
Of the A. 0. Q. w. by the local lodges
before the death of the member, the
lodge to be repaid from the benefit
money after it becomes due, was de-
feated at the session of the supreme
lodge last night. A new law was
adopted providing that in the future
all decisions of the grand masters Of
the jurisdiction in which some law of
the supreme lodge is interpreted must
be reviewed by the supreme lodge.
This law was adopted for the purpose
of securing a more similar application
of the laws of the order in the differ
ent sections of the country, as the
grand masters have been in the habit
of making conflicting interpretations
of the supreme laws
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

This term is often applied to people whose
nerves are abRoTmally sensitive. They
should strengthen them with Hestettsr's
Stomach Bitters. After q course of that
benign tonic, they will cease to be conscious
that they have nervous systems, except
through agreeable sensations. 1t viii en-
able them to eat, sleep and digest well, the
three media for increasing tone and vigoT IN
the nerves, in common with the rest Of tbs
system. The mental worry begotten By
nervous dyspepsia VIII also disappear.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
summer Vacations.

Interesting illustrated booklets pertain.
ing to Massachusetts, Seashore, Ocean, Island
and Inland Resorts, are issued by the pas
seDger department Of the Fall River Line,
the famous route between New York and
Boston, Newport, Cape Cod, MaTtha's Vine
yard. Nantucket, Bar HarboT the White
Mountains, etc, etc, etc. List Of the book
lets will be mailed upon receipt of one
cent stamp. Address 0. ii. Taylor, Gent
Pass'r Agent, Fall River Line, New York.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
Obiect Lesson a. Home.

W, J. Bryan is to make the Labor day
address to New York workingmen, Sep
tember 6. He viii then have just re
turned from Europe and viii be able to
tell the workiRgmen all about labor's
low condition in gold standard cOun-
tries The object lesson is hardly neoes-
sary, for we have enough here at home.
Minneapolis Press.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

Three Young ladies KILLED by Lightning.
BELLAIRE, o., June While Minnie
Mcclure, daughter of Rev. Thomas
NeGuire, Alpa Taylor, daughter Of
William Taylor, and Emma White,
daughter OF Simon White, each aged
about 10 years, were returning home
from the Methodist church at Jacobs
burg. walking together in the road
about 100 yards from the church, they
were struck by lightning and killed.
1t is believed that the steels in the cor
sets worn by the girls were the chief
cause Of their death. Miss Sarah BOr-
ing, who was with them, but wore no
corset, was only stunned
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

Rochester, n. Y, Nay l9, ls8.-ths
great 650.99o damage suit instituted b e
Michigan Cereal Co. sgainst the Geleeee
Pure Food Co. Is at en- end. They settled il
and took II out of court for the ridiaalously
small sum Of $500 and, as a practical re-
suit, Grain-G is il greater demand than
ever. The new plant only just completed 3
to be duplicated 50 that not only the old
friends Of the delicious food drink which
completely takes the place Of coffee, but the
new friends It IS making every day, eau be
supplied The beverage which the children,
as well as the adult, may drink with benefit
viii be furnished in unlimited quantities.
Suits may come and suits may 60, but
Grain-0 goes on foreVeF.-N. y, Mail sud
Express.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

Those who do not read the "otheI
side" have no conception of how yigor
Ously the gold standard uHdertakers
are driving nails into the coffin Of the
dead silver cause" They evidently
think the beast is playing possum;"
surely they cannot believe it is dead,
else they would not waste so much en-.
ergy hammering Minneapolis Press
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

A gentleman visiting Liverpool was being
shown around by a citizen, who said; Now,
let's go and see the Widows Home The
gentleman put his finger to the side Of his
nose and win6ed and said: No, thanks; /
saw q widow home once, and she sued me Tor
breach Of promise, and proved 1t on me, Is
cost me q matter of sl20. No, sir, send thu
widows home in cab. '-git-Bits.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet.
Il cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight OF
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure fOT
sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day. Sold by ali druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Write to Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. 7.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

A Respite,-"You won't be wanted for
two more days yet, said the chief pur-
veyor of MbWpka to his prisoner. Your
mate promises to last longer than we an
ticipated" Bill" said the sailor in the
cage, twas always a hard man to down.
Indianapolis Journal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
WASHING BLANKETS.

Summer Is the best time FOR washing
blankets. To- Go the work satisfactorily
FL a tub half fun Of soft hot water in
which half a bar Of Ivory soap has been
dissolved, and wash gently with the
hands. Resin soap and hard rubbing
ruins blankets. When clean rinsew
hang on the line ia the sun. AS soon as
dry, fold evenly and put away securely
in a box or closet. Blankets washed
thus viii remain fresh and soft for
years.
ELIZA r PARKER.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

'day I borrow your umbrella for Eve min
utesW
'Wby don't you use the one you borrowed
last week."
'1im keeping that to loan TO you.
'Wel, I'll be over in hve minutes and gee
It"
''Then Won won't let me take yours!'
eyes, take it along. I'm stiil two ahead Ok
you. cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

cts surprising how Improbable some
very learned men are. "Yes; there's Prof.
Lingwist, for example. He spent over half
bis life in acquiring fluency in nine OF ten
different languages, and then went and mar
to get a word in edgeways. Truth.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

"You children turn up your noses at
everything on the table. When / was a
boy, l was glad to get dry bread to eat, y
said Mr.. Chafiie at the breakfast table
Il say, pa, you are having much better
time of it now that you are living with US,
amt you? asked JehHnie.-IammanY
Times.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

Low prices and mortgages and lack
Of employment viii not let the peopls
forget the silver issue. These numerous
reminders are constant and show the
prosperity" lies of last year-nEaois
State Register.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
SnirIfnnus snrcnsm.

81 wonder" said Mr. Drinkhorn, as he
filled his glass with the ease of an expert, Il
wonder who started the custom Of calling a
drink of liquor q smile?
Il wouldn't call that one there a smile, y
said the barkeep. 1T is nothing shy Of a
horselaugh. "-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

On account of foreign pressure. Peru
has joined the gold standaTd-poor, de-
spised Peru-in the recent discussions.
Now see her praised IS a nation Of great
foresight and power by the goldbugs.--
Minneapolis Press.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
A broken sayinge Bank Wm Pay Out.

. sl-uEsIH e-ltiIi-5 lsli-l- NJ N AZ yEt'
SIOUX CITY, Ia, June 15.-The assets
OF the bankrupt Commercial savings
bank were sold at receivers sale this
morning TO a trustee representing the
stockholders. The latter viii pay al
claims a full and expect TO have 3
handsome balance left Tor division
among themselves.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
EARTHQUAKES IN INDIA.
Great Damage Done in Various Places and
Many Lives Lost.

OEcag damage DUhc III haCkOuo ElhCoa ana
Many Lives Lost.
CALCUTTA, June 15.-According to
later reports the earthqua shocks
of Saturday were felt at Simla, Agra
Bombay, Manipur and at many places
far down the Central provinces. An
immense amount of damage was done
at Hoogley, Burdwan and Dace, where
several persons were killed, and at Go,
palpoor, Patna, Ransgani Nangipoor,
Balisor, Maziffarpoor and Monghvir. At
Darling, many houses were destroyed,
Traffic upon the Eastern Bengal rail
road is interrupted. Bridges were
damaged aud a train overturned upon
the Assam-Bengal line, The ground
opened at Manipur and the town Of
Kohima, north Of Manipur, was Sc.
verely damaged.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
Tie silver sleraa.

Free coinage By the United States,
singie-handed and alons, if necessary,
With or without the aid Or consent Of
any other aaieas, IS the slogaH--slllls
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

Taking Time by the Forelock,-'I have
Just been at my husband to induce him to
buy me a sealskin jacket" "Whatl IN the
spring." "Oh, it viii be winter before
WOTTy him into doing it. Judy.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

A sergeant in a volunteer corps, being
doubtful whether he had distributed rifles to
all the men, called ont: "All YOU that are
without arms hold up your hands!"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

The fortunate people in this world are
those who have at,least one friend in whose
presence they can blow their own horns
without discOuTagement.-Atch Globe.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

After six years. suffering. was cured by
PisO's Cure.-Mary Thomson, 2g1S Ohio
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March l9, '94.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

It occasionally happens in a newspaper Of
fee that a man puts a reporter on to an item
by calling to ask that it be suppressed-At-
Gibson Globe.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

WAsHiaeToN, June 10. II Authority
has been granted for the organization
Of the First national bank Of Shawnee,
] T. capital. s5a,0oo, and the yini.a
national bank. Of Yinita + IT, espi.
ss 0ag.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

When we say that wisdom is better than
Tubles We generally mean our wisdom and
other peoples Tubies.-N, Y. Weekly.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

When shiftless people can't think Of any
other way of annoying the neighhGTs, they
get pup to howl through the night.--Atch-
ison Globe.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
A Gentle Hint.

Elderly Maiden-May I ask you Whatyour
name is?
Huber"
"a beautiful name! wish nine was like
it."-Eliegende Blaetter.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
Tint Bnd BOY Again.

"Now," said the bad boy as he finished
pinning his sisters skirts and Blr. Twitter's
coattails together, folks viii know how at
Tackled 10 each other a teller and his girl
can EDUCATIONAL Tribune.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

q want something nice in oil for a din
ingroom." eyes. madam. A landscape OF
a box of sardines"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
"stnr FobaccO."

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

A woman doesn't mind a windy day if sh6
has or IA silk pettic0at. Washington Demo
CTat
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

compliment" He-"Tigg never pays any.
body anything. Boston Transcript
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18

A man never feels as awkward as when
he is carrying a lot Of millineTy.-Washing.
ton Democrat.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-18
Halls Cntnrrb Cure

Is a Constitutional Cure. Price Use.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER.

dreds of offshoots and it's SO 600 600 of
capital. So the little refinery kept peg
sing away with an ever increasing
business ana an ever ambitious man
agemcut
In the meantime young william
Rockofeller. who had been working I'm a
salaricd position i'm Cleveland. went TO
ST. Louis and took a position I'm the lit
tlo oil refinery of Rockefeller q Andrews
The investment continued To- pay a
handsome profit. and year or two aft
cr beginning business the firm had a
snug sum I'm the bank
a year Oh two alter Rockefeller and
Andrews had Joined fortunes they. in
conjunction with William Rockefeller
established a second refinery. and the
money making business was greatly in
creased. The two establishments were
finally consolidated. and the younger
brother William. was made full
nrdgcd member of the firm \ ware
house FOR the sale Of refined petroleum
was opened in New York and William
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

20 reach abroad FOR control OF the Rus
sian output. Although as yet 70 has
not secured full control, IL has succeed
ed i'm underselling the Russians. even
i'm their own country. 1t seems TO be
only a question OF time. however. he
fore the Standard viii have the oil
markets of the entire world In its
hands.
It was when the Standard OH COM
pany began 20 he a concern of national
magnitude that John ID. Rockefeller be-
gan To give away those magnificent
sums for charity that have made his
name a synonym FOR benevolencc. They
have increased with his growing for
tune until at present his gifts TO vari-
Gus charities range from $500. 900 &C. ST.
000. 600 annually.
The Standard Oil company I'm ono
sense has been only a bureau for the
distribution Of the earnings OF the com
panies under It's control II has paid
and continues 90 pay vast profits to its
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

more profitable. \. abstraction is some
times mere ambition, after all. ~
Some time before this Rockefeller had
become acquainted with Samuel An-
dreWs. a porter I'm commission store
farther down the street In the course
or a conversation one evening Andrews
expressed his belief that there was
great future In the petroleum business.
Rockefeller had always thought $50. but
had never before expressed an opinion.
The conversation with Andrews gave
the deciding touch 60 Rockctcllcr's
ideas. He consulted with Clark and to-
Eethor with Andrews. nc bullt little
petroleum factory up the river short
distance from St Louis
Rockefeller and Clark's Investment In
this enterprise was $4,000 The Arm still
held To their commission business. how
ever. bat the petroleum refinery gave
promise OF big business. aud Guckerol-
Ter determined 90 give his entire attcn-
ton to It, He tried TO persuade CLARK
10 his way OF thinking but the latter did
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

Bessie and Alta, who have since become
lovely women. Altogether the stand
ard oil magnate has had four children.
The youngest of the four is John D.,
Jr
rhe idea OF one great concern that
should control all the petroleum i'm this
country originated with John d. Rookie
reller. The Standard OH company was
already an immensely wealthy corpo-
ration when this idea was evolved.
Shortly after the company began TO
swallow the smaller concerns Mr.. An
drews. the original partner in the busl-
ness became dissatisfied and sold his
share in the business 10 John ID. Rookie
feller.
After the retirement OF Andrews from
the Standard oil company the con
solidations" and extensions continued
without cessation until practically all
the petroleum output of the country
was under it's control. Then il began
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

heritance in this world had been brains
and good constitution. With these he
had acquired the small capital with
which he proposed 10 do wondrous
things i'm the future
II was i'm 1867 that John -. RocNetei-
ler then young man OF 10. met N. b,
Clark, who Is now q member oi the ele-
vator nrm. OF Gardner CLARK & York
The two young men rented store and
went into the commission business on
their own account. They succeeded i'm
moderate way Rockefeller continued 10
save his share of the profits as he had
saved his salary. ana in the eight years
during which the partnership continued
he had put aside something like $4,000.
Then The young man was again
stricken with a feeling OF restlessness.
III was rot making money fast enough
The commission business mad apparent
~ reached Is limit IL looked about
him ior an Investment iu sOmethng
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

pcared az the Office OF the refinery car
rying u valise Where are YOU GO
inS?" asked Andrews. II am going to
get help" was the reply.
Where he could not tell. lie had no
definite plan. but help must be had. and.
just as he had long before set out to
win fortune. young John -. Rookie
feller took his grip and went forth TO
obtain assistance i'm retaining the little
he had already accumulated. by luck.
instinct. good Judgment ur what YOU
will ~ met MI \ V. Harknoss. rich
whisky dietilcr. whose son-in-law.
Henry NJ FiaElcr. was then doing bad
" ia the salt and lumber business near
Saginaw Hardness investigated Rock
cfcler and the refinery business and
made up his mind that u" would take
an interest in 20 Tor his son-in-law
About month after he had started
out on his still hunt for money Rookie
fclier returned with Harkness' Michi-
gan son-in-law and 100000 with which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

feeling i'm traflc. Consequently when
he got his business enemy in hole he
squeezed him.
Under these tactics the firm ~ Rock
efeller. Andrews x Flaglcr thrived
apacC. Their business was extended
amazingly and in a sort of geometrical
progression. In 1870 the firm had be-
come 50 imposing and their business SO
immense that IL was thought best to
incorporate under the style OF the
STANDARD oil company" with a capt.
tai of 81 .000. 900. More cancellations
followed. They rcsemblcd the consoii-
dation of the bird and the worm hut
they were within the limits OF business
ethics.
During the days when he was n com
mission merchant John - Rockefeller
had married a Cleveland schoolteachcr.
Miss Lucy Spollman. The union proved
very happy one. and,at the time of
the incorporation or the Standard OH
company he had two little daughters.