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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
MOURNING IN CANTON.

an Business Houses and Public Places
Closed During Mrs McKinIey's Funeral.
CANTON, o., Dec. I5.-Every business
house, the schools, the courthouse and
all city Offices were closed at noon yes
terday in tribute of respect for Mrs
Nancy Allison Mckinley, mother of
the president, last services for whom
were performed in the First Methodist
church this afternoon Rain fell
heavily all day. but hundreds Of peO-
pie gathered in and about the church
and thousands waited In the storm for
the passage Of the funeral procession.
At two o'clock the pallbearers car
ried the coffin into the crowded church
and the president and immediate
members Of the family, the notable
mourners from Washington and close
friends followed and took reserve
seats in the front Of the church Rev
DR. c. Z. Manchester, pastor Of the
church, delivered the principal address
OF euIogy, after the singing and read
ing Of the Scriptures
After singing Nearer, Ny God, TO
Thee" benedictiOn was pronounced
and the lid of the coffin was then re-
moved and the large congregation, as
well as many who had been unable to
gain admission to the church, fled
past to take last look of all that was
mortal OF Mother Mckinley. Then
the family and friends entered the car
riaQes and, followed BY thousands,
proceeded to Westlawn cemetery,
where the body was laid in the family
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
EIGHT MEN ARRESTED.

They Are AccuEed OF Burning Out Two OBJ
jeetionable Settlers Near KinEhshe
WICHITA. Kan, Dec. Eight men
have been indicted by the federal
grand jury, charged with conspiracy
against the laws Of the United States
In May, 1892, D. S. Brown and John s.
HAYNES, two Canadians, made their
homestead entries a few miles north
of Kingfsher. They had not lived in
the country very long until they be
came Objectionable to the neighbOr-
hood. which resulted in the two
men having their homes and all their
chattels burned one dark night in Au-
gust, 1895. Haynes and Brown were
told that If they attempted to rebuild
they would be killed An investiga-
ton resulted in the arrest of B. NJ
Jordan, J. 7. Ramey, Charles Ramey,
James Edwards, Frank Wilson, Clark
Moon, W. c. Warner and William Cal
liSOu-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
ATTRACTIVE CORN EXHIBIT.
Novel Design which VIII Represent ILL.,
nois at the Paris Exposition.

Novel Design which VIII Represent Illi-
nois at the Paris Exposition.
EUREKA, IL, Dec. 14-One of the
most attractive parts Of the exhibits
from Illinois at the Paris exposition
will be a magnificent picture made
entirely Of corn and 4Ox60 feet in d.
mansions. The central figure will be
two huge American flags OvershadOw-
ing a large American eagle Above
these will be the statement Of the an
nual corn product Of this country and
the amount for export given in various
languages. Below, in the left-hand
corner. Will be a representation Of a
large cannon in the midst of field OF
corn, surrounded by piles Of grain in
the ear. The cannon Is belching forth
hundreds Of ears of corn, which are
represented as falling gently on scene
in the right-hand corner, which is a
map Of Europe. 1t is designed by E
s Fursman, Of this county, and Is
intended to assist the efforts of the
leading farmers Of this state in secur-
ing a larger market for our corn in
ElrTr0r,a
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
ECKELS AT ST. LOUIS.
He Gives His Reasons for Believing Amer
cas- financial System Is Weak.

He Gives His Reasons for Believing Ameri-
cas- Financial System Is Weak
ST LOUIS, Dec. 14-COmptrOller J.
H. Eckels, who is in the city as guest
Of the Commercial club, delivered a
speech before that body last night,
taking as his subject, "a Great Ma
tons Weakness He said in part;
This nation stands out from all its sister IA
lions as having monetary and financial laws
which invite public disgrace and private diSaS-
ter The government now presents the
rather pitiabIe spectacle OF . boosted
great nation resting its monetary il
tegrfty upon the mere chance Of
sense OF right in the executive chair. II oy
the accident Of election man Of unsOuno
monetary views OF weak VIII should be placed
in once the whole financial fabric would 60 70
pieces and the country would ind itself with
out credit at home or standing abroad
The banks OF the country are strong enough
to undertake the issue Of all the credit cur
rency that circulates- II they are too weak 70
support a safely guarded bank note issue based
r1uon assets By which the commercial needs
of the country only can be responded
To- the movement is not less weak
The insolvency OF the one would
mark the insolvency Of the other, for
when point is reached where the combined
assets Of the cJuntry's banks VIII not bear the
volume Of currency needed to carry On the
country's business the government, as wen as
the individual, VIII be hOpelessly involved In
bankruptcy.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
THEY WEE AL WRECKS.
Riders In the Big siz-Day Bicycle RAGS
Barely Able to 60 on.

Riders In the Big SiK-Day Bicycle Race
Barely able to GO on
NEW YORK, Dec I3.-The great six
dav bicycle race that has drawn 70, 600
people to Madison Square garden came
to a close at 1918 Saturday night and
Charles Miller, Of Chicago, who has
proved to be a physical marvel, was
the winner with a total Of 2,O93 miles
and four laps to his credit One by
one Miller wore his opponents out and
the original field of SO starters stead
ilv narrowed down to I6- That num-
Der was on the track, but they were
wrecks Miller himself was completely
worn out, and after taking bath and
rub in the afternoon he was unable
10 lift his leg high enough to throw 1t
over the wheel and his trainers were
forced to lift him into the saddle Be
sides being physically broken down,
the greater number Of the riders who
finished were mental wrecks The
first prize was 81, 200 and an additional
purse Of 81, 500 for breaking the preEi-
Gus record, which was 1,sOO miles It
is charged that the track was short
and that a correct measurement VIII
reduce Millers distance to 2,O14 miles.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
MRS. NANCY ALLISON M'KINLEY.

ing there about noon Wednesday. All
the members Of the cabinet whose Off
cial duties will permit their leaving
Washington will start for Canton this
evening to attend the funeral The
party viii include Secretaries Alger,
Bliss, Wilson and Gary, Attorney Gen
eral McKenna and Secretary Sherman.
Brief Biographical Sketch
Mrs. William Mckinley. ST., OF Mother Nc
Kfnley. as she was first called by ner neighbOrs
and latterIy by the country at large, came Of
hardy pioneer stock Her family had come
from England 70 Virginia, to Pennsylvania and
to Ohio. She was born at New Lisbon IN lsJJ
and christened Nancy Campbell Allison Miss
Allison became Mrs Mckinley January 6,
1879. Her distinguished son was born January
.. 1913, in q twO-stOry frame house, still stand
ing near Niles The AIcKinleys afterward re-
moved to 1Eahoning county for the bet
ter eiucation OF their children. VIZ
liam Abner and Helen The elder
William Mckinley died November p,
1892 When the younger William Mckinley
entered congress over 20 years ago he was
much away from his mother until he returned
70 this state to run for governor in 1921 Dur
ing his gubernatOrfal term from 1892 TO 1876 he
frequently came 70 Canton 70 see his mother,
lust as he has done since he has lived in the
white house II maternal pride was one OF
her leading traits, filial devotion was one OF
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
HuRRARD SCI FREE.
The Kansas A. p. A. EK-PresIdent Held Not
Guilty OF Embezzlement

The Kansas A. p. A. Ex-PresIdent Held Not
Guilty OF Embezzlement
TOPEKA. Kan, Dec 13.-The supreme
court Saturday reversed the decision
of the Shawnee county district court
in the case of A. D. Hubbard, late
state president of the Kansas a.
p. A.. who was sentenced to the pen
itentiary for defalcatiOn- Hubbard
was made receiver for the Hamilton
Printing company as the result OF
fight between Hamilton and the then
state printer. E II. Snow. He failed
to account for $1,000 The court in
ordering his discharge says that re-
ceivers are not agents within the
meaning Of section s. Of the
crimes act and are not subject
to prosecute under the latter
part of that section, which pro-
vides that if any agent shall neg
leet or refuse to deliver to his employ
er on demand money or pro perry which
comes into his possession by virtue OF
such employment, Office or trust, after
deducting lawful fees and charges, he
shall be punished for embezzlement-
Justice Johnston dissented.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
BIZ introduced In Congress Is the Culmts
nation or 100 years OF Agitation.

BIZ INTRODUCED in Congress Is the CuImi-
nation or 100 years OF Agitation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The bill to
establish the University Of the United
States will be introduced in both
houses of congress to-day The bill IN
general terms provides for an institu-
ton of the highest possible type, for
the graduates Of accredited colleges
and universities only, with special ref
crenee to the work of original research
and investigation in all important
fields of inquiry. The present bill IS
the outgrOwth of more than 100 years
of agitation. The thought of ma
tional university first came to Wash
ingtOn while commanding the revOlu-
tionary army. subsequently,, as presi-
dent, he repeatedly urged its establish
ment, and in his last Will and tesla
ment left SIS, 900 in stocks as a first en-
dowment, the interest to be COM
pounded. Had congress fostered the
plan this sum would now be nearly 81
100000. The idea thus cherished by
the father Of his country was also IN
dorsed By Presidents John Adams,
jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John
Quincy Adams and Jackson, and in
more recent years by Presidents Grant
and Hayes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
DR.. JEYKELL AND Mr.. HYDE
Remarkable Dual Life of Henry A5lys q
shemeId (Ia-) Business Man.

Remarkable Dual Life of Henry ably q
Shsmeld CIa-) Business Man.
BELLS PLANE, Ia, Dee 14-JustiCe
is likely to be frustrated in the re-
markable case Of Henry Ably, Of Shelf
field This man, worth $4,000, who
for years has successfully played the
role Of DR.. JekylI and Mr.. Hyde, now
lies in the Franklin county Jail
wounded unto death. he received his
injuries while perpetrating a robbery,
and his sensational career Is soon to
end. He has for years plundered the
country round, has acted as a fence
for other robbers, and possessed one
of the finest kits Of burglars tools
ever turned out His daring rec
ord has seldom been equaled in
the annals of romance A ruthless
robber by nights, he became in the
daytime apparently an exemplary citi-
zen He took q leading part in the de-
veIopment of local affairs in Sheffield,
and his contributions to public enter
prises and churches enabled him for
years to conceal his true identity and
to carry on his nefariOus business al
most with impunity. As the force Of
habit grew upon him he became bold
er, and finally was shot in one Of his
burglarious exploits. The grand jury
has returned IL indictments against
ABLY and fixed bail at SIS, 500.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
MRS. MKINLEY DEAD.
The Presidents Mother Passes AWAY
at the Great Age Of 80.
Twelve Days OF UBoOuseIeusness from tha
stroke OF Paralysis-Rresident Re
turned to Tashington Tues
day-BIOg7PhieaI sketch

CASrOE, O., Dec. 1S.-Afrs- Nancy Al
hson Mckinley passed quietly to her
last rest at 2-20 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. President Mckinley and his wife
and all Of the other members Of the
family were present at her bedside
when her life was ended The veneer
able lady did not recover conscious
ness before the end, but passed away
without the sign Of q struggle She
was stricken with paralysis y days
ago and since then had been uncOn-
scious most Of the time, only rallying
when her distinguished son returned
from Washington last Tuesday.
Funeral services viii be held in the
First NJ. E. church Of this city at one
o'clock Tuesday AFTERNOON. and Tues
day evening President Mckinley and
wife will leave for the capital, reach
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17

of representative IN the state capitol
There are gathered in that hall work
ing men and women from every state
and territory in the United States, sew
eraT delegates representing the British
Trades Union congress Of Great
Britain, and Canada and japan are
also represented. This convention
will mark an epoch in the history Of
the American Federation Of Labor,
the greatest and strongest alliance Of
bone, sinew and skill the world has
ever seen The organization is com
posed of 60 national and international
trade unions, IL state branches, 81 city
central bodies, 45S local unions and
has in round number a bined men,
bership Of 600, 900 wage-earning men
and women marching under its broad
banner.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
AN INSANE PREACHER.
His Strange Actions in the Pulpit Cause
Stampede in the Audience.

F4is Strange Actions in the Pulpit Cause q
Stampede in the Audience.
LINCOLN, Neb-, Dec 14.-After Rev.
Dr. Dunning, Of the Second Presbyte-
rian church, had finished his sermon
yesterday morning he descended from
the pulpit and began harangue
against the presbytery, which had
questioned his orthodoxy. He became
abusive and then his words grew IN
Ineligible, while he leaped about and
otherwise conducted himself as though
he were demented. The women and
children rushed for the doors, and, al
though two women tainted, some OF
the men averted serious panic The
preacher was carried unconscious to
the hospital, where not only his mind,
but his life, is feared for.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
eoMPERs' ANNUAL ADDRESS
Interesting Statistics OF the Growth and
Power OF the Federation OF Labor

Interesting Statistics OF the Growth and
Power OF the Federation OF Labor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec 1A-The Ma
tional Federation Of Labor began its
18th annual session in this city yester
day with an attendance Of about 90
delegates President GOmpers presid-
ed. HavelOck, Wilson and Edward
Hartford, delegates from England, were
introduced by the president William
Aimison, Of the local Typographical
union, delivered an address Of welcome
President GOmpers said, in his annual
address:
With two exceptions all our afaliated na-
tionaI unions report . large increase Of local
unions and membership There is an increase
d about a. 900 members IN the organizations
afaliated- The strikes Of this year. with few
exceptions. have been for higher wages. shorter
hours and recognition OF union principles Our
organizations report with gratifying unanlrnl-
tv. the very large number OF successes secured
the advantages gained and the growth and e1-
tension Of the power OF organization enjoyed
The movement TO reduce the hours Of labor Is
always one which commands the first attention
Of Organized labor We hold that no cOnQlElOn
Is satisfactory nor any. solution cOmp1ste which
fails 70 eliminate the curse and the degrading
influences Of unemployment, and 50 long as
this evil shall be with US, our best Efforts VIII
be concentrated TO the reduction OF the hours
Of labor Of all until the desired end is attained
During the year, according to the
secretary's report, go strikes were Off
eially noticed, involving 165, 4OT work
ers. Of these 1s9 were won, 81 com
promised and So lost. During the year
217 charters were issued to national,
state, central, local and federal labor
unions Two charters for state feder-
atiOns were issued to Ohio and Mis-
souri,. Treasurer J. 3. Lennon sub
mitted his report, showing the income
/ Of the federation from November I,
1896, to November 1, 1897, to be 81, sos
and the expenses SO, 113, leaving bal
| auee Of 81 6Q4
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
conpreratiopal missions Receipts.

Bosrox, Dec 1.-The American
board of foreign missions (COngregG-
tionaD made public to-day its sTth an
nual report The receipts IN part
were: From the New England States,
$3.50. 4S4 u; from New York, S54, O36- OS;
Pennsylvania, s., S25. .; Delaware, SO;
Virginia, $50. 95; District Of Columbia,
g.. SIS s5- North Carolina. S196- 81; South
Carolina, SO; Missouri, $, 9SS- 80; Ohio,
SIG. $50. 90; Illinois, SIS. 9I5.41; Kansas,
s.. i9A64; Nebraska, s., $50 81; Oklaho-
ma. SIS. 50. The total receipts from all
sources were S642. ISL O6.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
BRYAN HIGHLY HONoRED.
The Nebraska Man Received Like q Prince
in MexicO's Capital

The Nebraska Man Received Like q Prince
in NIexfcO-s Capital
CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 14--Mr. Bryan
and party arrived here over the Next
can National railway last night A
great crowd of Americans and Next
cans awaited the arrival of the dis
tinguished political leader Col Garcia,
of President Diaz's staff, escorted him
to the presidents private carriage
Enthusiasm was great among the
many Americans present, and cheers
and tigers for Bryan rent the
air and loud calls were made for a
speech. He refused to talk and again
he was cheered, Mrs Bryan coming in
for her share of the applause. Nothing
ike this demonstration has ever been
seen here President Diaz has given
orders that Mr.. Bryan shall be cOnsid-
cred as a specially hOnOred guest
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
q BRIEF DECISION.

Judge Sherwood, OF the Missouri supreme
Court Resorts 20 the Latin for Concise
ness.
JEFFERSON CITY, No, Dec 13--The
case of Robinson against Musser,
wherein a woman Of 81 had secured a
verdict for s25, 600 for damages for a
grave offense accompanied by violence,
came up in the supreme court recently
upon an appeal from Ray county
Judge Sherwood reversed the case IN
the following four Latin words: ''Vo-
lenti non TT injuria-" The phrase may
be freely translated: mo injury Is
done to one who is willing"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
DURRANTS CASE.

Revelations Which May Result in the Con-
vfcted Mans Freedom.
SAN FRANCIsCO, Dec. I'm an in
terview published yesterday morning,
Eugene Deuprey, the attorney who IS
making such a fight for Theodore Dur
rant. under sentence for the Emman-
uel Baptist church murders, declares
that Durrant viii not be hanged
in January, as is generally expected,
and that he will eventually go
free. He says that revelations are
soon to be made in the case that
will cause a profound sensation; that
they are on the track Of the real muir
derer and that arrests viii soon be
made
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
sANeuILLY A DEsERIER.

The Cuban InsurEent Ohers His Services
Extraordinarily to Spain
HAVANA, Dec 1z--It IS announced
semi-ofieially that Gen Sanguilly, the
insurgent leader. has written to Mar
shall Blanco rendering him his services
uneonditiOnally- Some Of the richest
Spaniards Of Cuba have had further
meetings here to consider the advisa-
bility of sending a petition to President
Mckinley asking for the establishment
Of a United States prOtectOrate over
Cuba if, within six months, the gov
ernments plans for the paeifcation OF
the island give no results
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
TWO MORE DEAD NEGROES.
Taken from LOuisiana sheriff by a Mob
and Hanged.

Taken from a Louisiana sheriff BY = Mob
and Hanged.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec 1.-Two ne
groes. arrested for the murder Of a
storekeeper named Babin, at St Ga
briel, La, were lynched last night
The proof of their guilt was cOnclu-
sive, and popular indignation was
great Sheriff Brown. fearing a Jail
delivery, put the blacks on the Texas
& Pacific train, to be taken to New
Orleans for safe keeping. The people
stopped the train six miles below
Plaquemine, locked up the conductor
and the deputy sheriff, took the ne
grOes- off and hanged them In the
v-no1E
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
ABDUCTED HIS CHILD WIFE.

An I'm petuous Kansan Takes Advantage OF
the Absence OF an Obdurate Father
KINGMAN, Kan, Dec. 14.-B. 2. King
married the 15-year-Old daughter Of
August Rohlman, living Is miles south
west Of here, without his consent
Rohlman took his daughter home and
proposed to set the marriage aside
RohIman came to town and King has
tened to Rohlman's, held the family
ND and carried of the daughter. An
officer with a warrant failed to find
them. They are probably in the terri
tory
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
starrfnr cd -.

VICToRIA, B. c, Dec 14-By the
steamer Topeka, from Dyea, news IS
received that more than 1000 men
without adequate supplies Of food
stampeded from Dawson during the
latter part of October, and are now
forcing their way over the mountains
AUX, the Indian mail carrier who
brought this report, said that the van
guard of the terror-stricken army was
following less than a week behind
him. he declared that fully . per
cent Of the stampeding army would
never live to reach civilization.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
TWO MEN WITH PISTOLS.
They Hold Up Merchants at Argusvilie, y.
D., and Secure Much Plumber

They Hold Up Merchants at ArgusvIlie, y.
D., and Secure Much Plumber.
FARGO, n. D., Dec 1A-At Argus
Vile last night about nine o'clock two
masked men entered the store Of F. D.
PAYNE and commanded Mr. Payne and
c. II. Dill, a travelling man, to hold up
their hands Both men were searched
and a gold watch and $40 were taken
from Dill. Payne was forced to give up
the KEY to the cash drawer and that to
the post Office, both of which were RI
fed. Here the men got another watch
and s.. 600. The robbers then entered
the store of R. D. Clancy, and com
pelIing the occupants to hold up their
hands secured about So in cash and
two more gold watches They then
made their escape.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
PILFERING FACTORY GIRLS.

Seventeen Cat Of 500 IN one Wholesale
House sign a TyPs1TrEittFn Confession
CLEVELAND, O., Dee 13--H- Fried
man & Co, manufacturers Of knit
goods, have long suffered slight thetts
by their 200 girl employees Lately AIr.
Friedman decided that pilferinR mast
stop, and had a deteetiVe PIT al the
girls through q sweet box process
ssvsutsen confessions Ters secured,
ard ar. Friedman made the culpritz
sign tTresrIttsn actzcElsdRmeutz
of QrEle Thee he socirad ia hi1 safe
telling tbe sea-fnl girls thaf be vrpu...@
Five etru oHc ucrP c1aEce
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WILLIAMS WILL NOT HANG

Gov. Stephens COmmHtss 70 80 Years. I'm
v,rfso1mene the Sentences OF = Negro
JEFFERSON CITY, No, Dec 1S--IoT-
Stephens has COMMITTED 20 SO years IN
the penitentiary the sentence Of VIII
liam Williams, of Kansas City sen
fenced to be hanged December IA, 1881
Gov. Stephens was disposed to let the
law take its course, but Saturday q
delegation Of Kansas Cityans arrived
here and made an earnest plea 1or tas
condemned man. and their Presents-
ton had its effect on the governor
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17

HARTsHOBNE, J. T., Dec 14-Fire
started some time. Friday night in coal
shaft No. 1 at this place Yesterday
men were put in by the company to ex-
tinguish the flames They found Luke
Davis, a Russian miner, and John
YarIro. an Austrian miner, dead They
were probably suffOcated by smoke,
having entered the mine secretly to
make extra coal for the days run, and
went beyond the regulation dead line
or danger signals
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-12-17
EVEN TOOK HIS CLOTHES.

A Missouri Farmer Well Robbed by Three
Kansas City FOotPa -
KANSAS CITY, No, Dec. 14.-George
W. Cannon, a farmer from Blue
Springs. Mo, was held up and robbed
in the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis Yards at Nineteenth and Liberty
streets early last evening by three
men. The robbers took SIS from the
farmers pockets and then stripped
him OF his clothes, leaving him SILVER
ing in the snow with nothing on but
his uudercIothing.