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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
PoPULIsTS IN CONFERENCE.
AIfddIe-of-the- Readers Meet at St Louis,
With 90 states RePresented.

n iddIe-Of-the- Readers Meet at St Louis
With z9 States Represented
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24.-The national or
ganizatiOn committee Of the populist
party, representing the middle-Of-the-
readers who opposed fusion with the
democrats at the last presidential cleo
ton, met here to-day with % states
represented Among those present
are Gen. Jacob s. COxey, Ohio;
Chairman Parks, Texas; Secretary
Morgan, Arkansas; Wharton Barker,
Philadelphia, editor Of the American;
Abe Stein berger, Kansas; II. NJ. Wat
singer, Indiana, and A. L. Harbinson,
editor of New Era, Vineennes, Ind.
Chairman Parks said that the purpose
of the meeting was to determine their
future course I've are opposed to
fusion with anybody or anything" he
con tinued, ''and we want a straight
fight If we can get it
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
a MIssouRIAN HoNoREp.

Prof. PrIsehstt, Recently Chosen IS Chief
OF the Coast Survey Banqueted ut St
Louis
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24-Prof. Henry S
Pritchett, who viii soon leave for
Washington to assume the position Of
chief Of the coast and geOdetic survey,
was hOnored BY the alumni Of wash
ingtOn university, OF whose faculty he
was a member, with dinner at the
Mercantile club. Hon. D. R Francis,
ex-secretary Of the interior, IN a short
speech said that all Missourians
should feel proud OF the fact
that a man born and bred
in Missouri had been called by the
president Of the United States to take
charge Of the coast and geodetie sur
vey. especially at a time when this
department would locate the most i'm
ports1t coast defenses that this cOun-
try IS yet 70 build
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
Mr.. HEATH'S PLAIN TALK.

He says the People should Have Free Ru-
rsI Delivery, and Tells What Prevents
WASHINGTON, Nov. q = Assistant
Postmaster General Heath said yester-
day;
II congress would relieve the department OF
the obligation q carrying Is secOnd-class man
matter 5000 tons year Of advertising stun,
chiefly for the benefit Of private enterprises, az
q loss Of seven cents pound (and there Is
seems to me IS paternalism run mad). re could
give free delivery 10 at least 50 per cent more
people than now have It. without mourning any
deficit The people want # Wherever IL has
been tried. the advantages are found SO great
that the people within the delivery, with no
exception have expressed a willingness 70 ue-
fraT the cnsl themselTes rather than lose it
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
The STATE WINS.
Federal Judge Foster Decides Against the
TrareIers' Insurance Company.

Federal Judge Foster Decides Against the
Ira elers' Insurance Company.
TOPEKA. Kan, Nov. 23.-In the case
brought by the Travellers Insurance
company against State Insurance Com
missioner MeNan asking an injunction
restraining him from excluding the
company from Kansas because it re-
fused to permit him to examine into
its financial condition, Judge Foster in
the federal court this morning decided
in favor OF the state. Judge Foster
held that the insurance commissioner
has power to make such examinations,
but could not exclude until after max
ing the examinations and then only in
case the company was found to be in
solvent The judge, however, took oe-
casion to score McNal1 for charging
excessive examination fees
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
No. TVaIjnD T,roDerated.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-Dr. Noel submit
ted TO the coroner to-day a report upon
the examination of the stomach and
liver Of John B. Ketcham, the wealthy
club man who died suddenly at the
home of Mrs. Minnie Walkup, to whom
it is claimed that he was married Sep
TENDER D. The report states that
death was caused from alcoholism and
hardening OF the liver The result ex-
onerates Mrs Walkup from suspected
culpabilitv in Mr.. Keteham's death.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
AIR. cars Pan Commented.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Postmaster
General Gary is receiving many letters
regarding the postal savings bank
proposition strongly urged by him in
his annual report. Many people
throughout the country have written
him commenting on this projected rad
ical extension of the postal service and
have submitted some suggestions cal
culated in their opinion to make the
scheme more feasible. As a whole,
the correspondence indicates a rather
general cOInmendation-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
FOR MISSOURI GOOD ROADS.
The state Convention at ST. Louis Adopts
Some Important ResoIntIons-

The State Convention at ST. Louis Adopts
Some Important Resolutions
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24-At tO-day's ses-
sion of the Missouri good roads con-
ventiOn a number Of resolutions were
adopted, among them the following:
Asking that the 90 counties in the stats Az
thOrized to levy a tax Of % cents for county
purposes BE- asked to set aside one-third Tor
road Improvement; requesting the governor 10
call an extra session OF the legislature
70 consid r the question Of good roads;
recommending that the general assembly make
an increase in the appropriation for the-state
board OF charities: asking the submission Of 8
constitutional amendment permitting county
courts to increase the tax levy for road purposes.
and recommending that The next general as
sembIV arDoint a state road comm issiou-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
lad Firs In kansas city, Kan.

kansas CRY, Kan, Nov. ss-This
city was again visited with a very de-
structive IRE Saturday afternoon
Eleven buildings, north OF Minuesota
avenue between Third aud Fourth
streets all but two OF which were
dwellings were completely destroyed,
while four dwelling houses were more
CT less damaged Only for the assist
ance rendered By the IRE department.
OF Kansas City, Mo- the bulk Of The
city might have been mass Of black
ened rnfns-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
SOME KANSAS HAPPENiNas


At the Nay term Of the Dickinson
county court Mra Mary Harming was
granted q divorce from her husband,
Jacob farming. There was consider
able property and the wife secured the
larger share. Mra HaFming died
within the six months required before
the divorce became effective, and it Is
argued that as neither party could
have married within the six months
Mr.. Harming is entitled TO a husbands
rights IN the property division It viii
make an interesting case for the courts
to settle
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
WORSE THAN BULL FIGHTS.
A spaniard's Comment After witnessing
N Annarican Ennll.alI Cane

A Spaniard's Comment After Witnessing
an American Football Game.
New YORK, Nov. 23.-TheodorO Ia
Madrid, a toreadOr, witnessed the Yale
Princeton football game at New Ha-
ven, and in his opinion bull fighting is
harmless in comparison. In giving his
impressions Of the game he said:
Let no American ever tell me again that our
Spanish national sport OF bull fighting is cruel
and savage have seen the American nation
al game OF football It is a magnificent exer-
else None but men Of iron can go through Il
and live. # a man can play one season at such
a game he must be hero
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
New PoIitseaI Organization.

CHICAGO, Nov. z3,-By changing It's
name and declaring new principles
yesterday, the American Railway
league has become fuIIfedged politi-
cal organization. Hereafter it VIII be
known as the Railway Employees and
Telegraphers' Political 1eague Of Amer
lea Its proclaimed object is to deal
entirely in state and national politics
chiefly on legislation lines
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 2S.-At the open
ing Of the United States federal court
this afternoon Eugene Ware, attorney
for the New York Life Insurance com
pa1y, sprang a surprise BY announcing
to the court that be mad received in
structions to dismiss all the New York
Life eOmpany's cases brought against
Commissioners McNaiL
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
warden nIu.t Keen the 1ronsr.

Attorney General Boyle decides that
the warden Of the state penitentiary
must retain control Of money belong
ing TO cOnvicts who are. sent to the in
sane asylum before their sentences ex-
pire- The attorney general raises the
question: What would the warden do
if an insane convict should recover
and be returned to the penitentiary to
serve out his time after his money had
been spent by the asylum authOrities2
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

GREAr BEED, Kan, Nov. - -Eastern
capitalists are interested in the scheme
fer Transforming the Cheyenne bet
toms into an immense lake and now in
addition 70 the KOen ditch connecting
1he Arkansas river and the bottoms
the waters os the smoky river are to
- SD
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

STEEATOR. III, Nov. 2S.-The large
store Of D. Heinan & Co,
and several adjoi1ing buildings were
destroyed BY FIRE last night entailing
a loss Of about $50, O03. The fire was
caused By the explosion Of a lamp IN
the millinery department On the sec
Ond floor The post Office adjoined the
store and vas eompleteiy destroyed-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

HouE, Kan Nov 22--SatBrday
night burglars broke into Foster Bros
lumber Office broke the knob OF an
empty safe stored Their, drilled through
EDd blew = open, got nothing and
escaped They left 8 note telling the
owner 20 leave the safe open f7hea
there was nothing init
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

James Scott. ten miles from here. was
-osted 81 TIVE .ramps. who seized
a4 5ound hzm ard thens despite
sstres3les ha-ribiy lnls 1iIase5 him.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
Must Not Criticise superforz.

Subordinates employed in the state
asylum at Topeka recently preferred
charges against superintendent Hart,
and threatened to revolt if Hart was
not removed. The state board Of char
tiles stood by Hart and requested the
designations Of the leaders in the dis
turbance. The designations were
Forthcoming.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

GOUTEEEUB. n =, Nov. 23--The
United States grand jury at Auburn
has indicted Luke Ushers president Of
the National Bank Of Potsdan, which
failed On JznuarF y last There are
II eounts IN the n6ictuent The
alleeatioas charge Usher With misap-
pr0priatsEg S73os9oe..a ---s--- 49,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
rough On Probate Judges.

The probate judges in Kansas coun-
ties, especially western counties, will
almost have to eat soup after the new
fee and salary bill goes into effect in
January. The fees Of the probate
Judge IN more than 90 per cent of the
counties of the state are not as much
as those of a Justice of the peace in q
rural district.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

Gov. Lee6y and the executive coun-
ell have selected the EaEona1 Bank Of
the Republic Of New York as the fiscal
areney for Kansas The state VIII be
psfd two per cent on daily belanees-
Tbis IS the best rate ever secured from
-the New York aEsncy-
Does Esttls ksplrs - tie CllancelicFsIiIrss
a Topeka dsspateh said I'd C. Little.
Coz. I.sezF's private seeretarss S. aln-
bilious 70 become chancellor % the
state uniTersftT 50 succeed Chaucelior
Sno7 The regents are now equally
divided politically three reT.zl lic-9f
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

BE1TEfcE. Esb-, hov- S7--A car load
q cattle Vas stolen from the feeding
EarlE 81 ] aircEll-s two weeks ago sent
- ST. Joseph and sold b. nan who
rare fzc nazse q = s. Niles he has
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

The little boy and matches caused
papa to lose q barn, 600 bushels Of
corn. a new top buggys . tons Of hay
and some Implements in Augusta 3
few days ago
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
"RLAcKLIsTs" oReANIZE

Chicago A. X q. EIe1 who Were Dis
charged to Wage war on Railroads.
CHICAGO, Nov 2z-Aa organization
OF alleged ..blacklistedn railway men,
who claim TO have been forced to seek
other employment since the A R q.
strike, is being formed in the city for
the purpose Of prosecution Of several
hundred damage suits against 3 num-
Der Of railroad companies. Since the
Eeteham case was decided IN favor Of
the plaintiff last week, a movement
has been started to push more than 500
similar cases with aggregate claims OF
more than 81 OO0, 900.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
New Trial on FIImsy Technically.

NsW IEtai On . EtILlsJ AecHLIIlaIItJs
William Dietz, the young German
who killed Russell NJ. Lindsay April %
IN WyandOtte county and was con-
victed Of murder in the second degree,
was granted a new trial by Judge
Alden on the mere fact that the court
bailif was not sworn by the clerk
when he took charge Of the jury when
the trial closed Lindsay, the muir
dered man, was brOther-in-law Of w.
A White, the Emporia, Kan, editor
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
Cattle at Agricultural College Sold.

The indefinite postponement Of the
sale of the state agricultural college
herd Of cattle was recOnsidered last
week and the cattle were sold at Man
haitian. The 40 head were sold for
81. 800. The regents had a thorough
examination made and the cattle sold
were proved sound by the tuberculine
test made by an expert from the United
States bureau of animal industry.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

In Reno county I've rural school dis
triets have decided to consolidate
They now each maintain al ungraded
school. They propose TO make the
consolidated school q graded school
and provision viii be made for the
transportation Of pupils to and from
school.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

Another Assault on personal Liberty"
Topeka sehoOl-teachers have declared
q. boycott on onions Pupils of the
public schools who eat onions for
breakfast and dinner after this viii
be sent home to give their breaths
a chance to weaken. The teachers
claim that the smell is very offensive
to the rest Of the school, and that I'M
der a rule Of the board Of education
teacher has a right to expel a pupil
who is offensive in any way.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

The niece Of an ex-governor of Indi-
ana Is running a saloon at Wichita
She was educated in one of the leading
colleges Of the country and is a highly
accomplished musician. She says the
Kansas boom caused her downfall
Her husband lost all his money and
died, leaving her Penniless.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

Clinton. Ia, Nov. 2A-While the
parents were absent to-day, Agnes.
the 6ve-vear-old daughter Of F. Sears
trow. Of IL ons, got hold Of some
matches and her clothing caught ere.
She was burned 60 death and an IN
FAINT in the cradle was also severely
burned before help arrived
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26
90 "a - FhIrped.

Garfeld post, G. A. r, OF Topeka,
gave a banquet the other night In
honor Of the eonfederates residing IN
that city. In responding for the lat
ter Capt Shields said: The war is
over You licked rs and I am glad
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

Mrs.. Lease DecIlBes . FFsRsEsd Gift.
Ignatius Donnsliy and other POpu-
Lists Of St Paul. MINI. offered TO pur-
chase a home for Mrs Mary z. Lease,
near that city but she declined the
offer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-11-26

A deputy sheriff, a policeman and a
detective attempted to arrest man
named KOoken. a Newton horse thief,
in the EmpOria post Office KOOken
drew a revolver, showed 1t into their
faces and demanded their weapons,
which they gave up. He then rushed
through the crowd and escaped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-10
TIE Daify tiqGt
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1897.
A WELL-DRESSED MAN.
Chicago Youth Able to Give New
Workers Pointers.
Claims TO Be n Year Ahead in style
His Ideas of Dress - His Nu-
merous ROOmy Trunks
Their Contents.

]. Waldere Kirk, the latest exponent
of proper attire for gentlemen, has ar
rived in New York city, and is quar-
tered with his clothes at the Imperial
hotel. He registered as Joseph w.
Kirk, Chicago"
Mr.. Kirk admits that he takes some
pride in his dress.
This whole thing about my being
we'll dressed" he said, started in the
west, and it was simply because L
maintained some individuality in my at
tire. In other words, was about
wear ahead of them in style, ac-
complished this by selecting cloth for
my own garments, and having it made
up by whatever tailor thought best
fitted for the job
The time of this interview was $3.50
p. m. Mr.. Kirk had just arrived at the
hotel, and still wore the clothes in
which he had lived since two p m,
when he left Philadelphia.
He made some suggestions to New
Workers as to what is proper in gentle
mems clothes. He believes in light
colored sack suit for morning wear
if it is clear, bright morning; if it is
cloudy he thinks dark sack suit more
appropriate.
When luncheon time comes he would
don a darker suit-possibly cutaway
accompanied by dark hat, dark
shoes and dark cuff buttons. As the day
grew longer he would put on longer
coats until it became his duty to don his
evening suit for dinner or the theater.
Il have one trunk for hats-16 COM
partments in the bottom" he said.
above the hats are two trays for shoes
about 30 compartments. In another
trunk carry my overcoats and pants.
In the third are my coats and vests, and
in the fourth is my linen, underwear
and neckwear."
He carries six bicycle suits in his
trunks as ballast.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-10
RAISES A BOAT IN DEEP WATER.
Steamer Sverige Sunk in 1895 Recov
cred by New Invention.


The all-absorbing topic of converse
ton in maritime circles in Berlin and
Hamburg is the successful raising of
the large Swedish steamer Soedra
Sverige, which in the fall of 1895 sank
in the Gulf of Namdoe, in Sweden, in
200 feet of water.
The raising of the vessel was effected
by the Swedish engineer Waller,
through new and ingenious apparatus,
and the work was completed q short
time ago Waller caused gigantic
tube to be constructed, through which
the workmen were lowered, and were
enabled to attach the necessary chains
and pontoons to the hull of the vessel.
The prodigious cylinder was equipped
with strong electric lights at the lower
end.
The big boat is not much the worse
for its prolonged submersion. 1t will
require but few repairs to render the
Soedra Sverige perfectly seaworthy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-10
Bones I'm n silver Vein,

If the find of a Colorado silver miner
made half a dozen years ago, be taken
into account, there is but little doubt
that the human race existed on this
continent as long ago as the time when
the silver veins were in process OF
formation. In the Rocky Point mine
at Gilman, 400 feet below the surface
a number of human bones were found
imbedded in the silver-bearing ores
When taken out oyer 500 worth OF
ore still chung to the bones. An arrow
head made of tempered copper and four
inches long was also found with the
remains.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-10
STANDARD OIL INvADEs CANADA
Big Warehouses to BE Built In Mon
treaI and Toronto.

treaI and Toronto.
The Standard Oil company is about
to erect extensive warehouses at Mon
treal and at Toronto, with the expecta-
ton of considerably increasing its Can
adian business. Under the new Can
adian tariff the price of American oil
in Canada has fallen three cents a gal
Ion, Notwithstanding that the reduction
in the duty is only one cent gallon.
The reason of this is the provision of the
tariff which permits the importation
of coal oil in tank bottoms as well as
in barrels. By the old tariff the impor-
tation in tanks was prohibited.
Canadian oil retails generally at about
20 cents n gallon. This is about five
cents less than the American oil, which
pays duty of six cents and is debarred
the privilege of being transported in
tanks, could be sold at. The better quail
tiles of the American oil, however, re-
suited in considerable quantities of il
being sold, even at the higher figure.
Its reduction now to 81 cents, which
is likely to be still further lowered as
the result of the better shipping and
warehouse facilities being provided, will
cut into the profits of the Canadian re.
tiners at Petrolia.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-10

JecJ OF the committee is 10 securxth the
general adoption of the course through
out the United States The full six
years is also equivalent to the first
years work in college.
DR.. Nightingale says there is strong
sentiment in the country at present
for increasing the work done in Latin.
1t is now considered an essential in the
study of English, and where it has been
tried its benefits have been noted i'm
mediately. This is especially true in
Chicago, it is claimed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-10
MORE LATIN IN SCHOOLS.

Committee of Philologists Prepares
an Extended Six Years Course.
The subcommittee of the committee
of the American Pathological associa-
ton, which has been in conference with
DIR. Nightingale, superintendent of
high schools, at the board Of education
rooms, Chicago, has finished its work.
1t has prepared course of study of the
Latin language for the use of the sew
enth and eighth grammar grades and
high schools. It is q revision and
Strengthening of the course that has
been in use in the high schools of Chi
caRo for the last three years. The OBJ
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-10
CHINESE OBSTACLES
Evil Spirits which Must BE Driven
Out,

Out.
If q house Is to be repaired wonder
full forethought is necessary. The evil
spirits which are supposed to occupy
each dwelling that mortals have inhab-
tied cause the carpenter no end OF
trouble and no trifing expense, says
Lippincott's- First, an astrologer must
be consulted with regard to the most
lucky day for beginning the work;
then square suspended from the ridge
beam is a notification to the spirits Of
darkness that their dwelling-place is
to be disturbed, wherefore the square
thing for them to do is to move out
quietly and peacefully. Next the car
penters make offerings to these I'M
seen residents. These gifts seem to
say: IF you please, spirits of dark
ness, accept this bride and speedily
take your flight"
Next the neighbors must be warned
that these evil influences are about to
be turned loose, perhaps to seek shelter
under neighboring roof. Every house
on that street receives a notice that
upon a certain day and hour repairs are
to begin on the dwelling of All Sin.
Each household can then pay the imps
not to enter their doorway, but to go
10 the next neighbor.
Even the farmer cannot begin his
work in the spring until after the ma
tional festivals are celebrated in honor
of the special gods who are supposed
to make it their particular business to
look after the welfare of those who till
the soil. In a land where more than
1OO,OOO,OOO people are supported by agri-
culture, where many farms have been
in cultivation for three or even four
milleniums, we naturally expect to find
skill in that line of work. In this we
are not disappointed, for Chinese farm
ing is scientific handwork.