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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

was about all. New Mexico and Ari-
IONA we're nothing but bowling wilder
nesses.
The Topics man of the Kanas City
Journal took lead pencil an figured
out these odd things the other day;
In Kansas there is exactly 81, BIB square
miles Of land. These figures read the
same backward as forward, which may
in a measure account for the ability Of
Kansas to catch 'em comm and
goin.' There are 52,O43,529 acres in
Kansas, and if the entire population OF
the United States we're equally distrib-
uted over them the people would hard
ly be in speaking distance Of each 9th
er. Kansas could furnish every man
woman and child in the United States
with fye-sixths of an acre for a garden
spot. Allowing two square feet for
each inhabitsnt the entire population
Of the state might be assembled on SO
acres of ground. The entire popula-
ton Of Kansas could have stood in
one of the Worlds Fair buildings.
Butler, the largest county in Kansas,
has more square miles in it than the
entire state Of R0ode Island.
United States Consul stephan at An
sberg, Austria, in report to the state
department, says that an Austrian own
ing extensive Vineyards on the southern
slopes of the mountains in that locality,
which is often visited by hail storms,
has perfected a plan by which he drives
off storms. He has established bat
terry of mOrtars on the mountain tops
and when storm approaches the NOR
tars are fired simultaneously, causing a
reaction in the movements of the
clouds, and eventually scattering them,
and preventing sudden rain or hail.
The Austrian's success is in line with
experiments conducted by the United
States government in Texas, when the
heavens we're bombarded to produce
rain, but resulted in a protracted
drought. The time-wOrn legend that
heavy downpoUrs of rain follow battles
and Fourth Of July celebrations was
knocked higher than an airship and
the willy Austrian no doubt profted by
the demonstration.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

As a saFtorial curiosity the old fash
toned man who clings to the trap-door
style of trousers takes high rank.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

At church entertainment at Atch-
ison an embroidered nightgoWn was
worn to represent q Roman toga.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

The appellate court has rendered a
decision declaring an occupation tax
illegal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07
From the ag9apsioe.

The city clerk of Leavenworth is II.
A. PFzyblaWiez.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

Sam Stevenson of Mcpherson coun-
ty, Kansas, went away to Cuba and
Joined the insurgents. He was cap
tured by the Spanish, and, after re-
naming in prison for some time, was
given the choice of being shot or swear
ing allegiance to Spain. He naively
wrote to his friends in Mcpherson that
"While I was a patriot, I was not a -
fool"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

RepieVining a house and moving the
same while occupied is a legal proceed
ure which was left for a Sherman coun-
ty constable to inaugurate. When Mr.,
John Campbell left this county he
gave W. E. Dustin bill of sale of his
improvements on his claim south of
town. Some time ago Edgar West
squatted on the claim and took posses
sion of the house and refused to va
cate. Replevin papeps were got out
and were served by Constable Fry who
moved the property off the premises
while the occupants we're in the build
ing,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

The Jennings postof1ce has been
annexed to the Echo Office, George
Shook. the californian, being appointed
postmaster last week.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

"The only true and bona fde ad-
vance agent of prosperity, says an ex-
change, sis at present engaged in
breaking his corn ground"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

Nine-tenths of the whisk brooms sold
and used in the United States are made
from broOmcOrn grown in Kansas.
Most Of the bFooms are manufactured
in Rochester and other eastern cities,
but the raw material comes from Kan
sas.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

The Colby Tribune spells Dan Dyer's
name Dan "Diar." Some day the in
telligent compositOr will get his finger
in the 81" box, and there you are:
Dan "Liar."
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

VIM. RakestFaw lives in Sherman
county. AS they had so much moisture
out there thisspFing William will prob
ably rake hay this summer-White
Cloud Globe.
No he doesn't. He left here three
years ago.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

Less than three weeks ago the people
of Guthrie, Ok, prayed for rain.
Whether or not in answer to that ap-
peal the town was shortly after visited
by a devastating food that caused
great loss of life and property. In
praying for rain, first build your ark,
Last winter stock we're allowed to
run loose over some portion of Sher,
man county, Now that spring has
come some stock owners neglect to
keep their horses and COWS off their
neighbors wheat fields. This leads to
the question whether or not it would
be justifable to adopt the early meth
cd of fencing-with winchesters.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

ga brief legislative experience has
convinced me-" says State Senator
Young of Kansas, shat our method of
making laws is avery poor one. Every
other business except 1awmaking is
understood to require some previous
preparation, experience and study to
qualify any oneto pursue it. But every
man is supposed to come into life fully
equipped TO undertake the most re-
sponsible duty in which it is possible
to engage on a moments notice.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

A Kansas City preacher says the
devil is a regular church goer. This
explains lots Of things.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

Early planted corn is coming up, the
wheat fields couldn't look better, the
gardens have reached the hosing and
wedding stage, the prairies never af-
forded better grazing, stock is fat and
frisky, the people are enthusiastic and
the weather promises we'll. This is how
we tail up-you predict the harvest.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

Topeka has a regular open saloon
with free lunch, bar towels and et
ceteras. Topeka is coming on.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

Out of the numerous Fainmskers
that iourished in Goooland in the past
L. Morris is the only one now in the
business. He is located at Emerson, Ia,
and is making the rainmaking business
pay by the no rain no pay plan.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

Miss Mary Lydia Leggett, a Kansas
woman, has been admitted to the Har-
ward Divinity School, the first woman
to be so honored,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

was about all. New Mexico and Ari-
IONA we're nothing but bowling wilder
nesses.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-05-07

In Western Kansas town, the other
day, the entire Methodist congregation
assembled at church to pray for rain.
After the prayer meeting they adjourn
cd to the parsonage and dug a cyclone
cellar for the preacher.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
THE DISTRICT COURTS.

The jury in the case of w. A. Patrick
against Francis Smith & Co., suit for
debt, on trial in the Thirty-seventh
District court, gave verdict for plain
tiff this morning, being $1,4S0.07 for
commission for sale of real estate.
In the Forty-fifth District court
judgment was rendered for plaintiff
in the following cases:
Frank Boulter VS.. Frank Simmang,
ct. al, note and foreclosure.
The Lewis Voight & Sons Co., VS.. c.
w. unfee, note.
Frank Seffel VS.. Mary Dresch, appeal
from Jsutice court.
In a case of Earnest Ziegenbalg
against A. Stewart, ct. al, suit on note
and foreclosure, an application of de-
PENDANT for a continuance was over
ruled and the case is on trial by jury.
c. w. Hamilton, ]. c. Oielmann, E.
L. Hofheinz, George Dietrich and JIM.
Chittim were each fined $40 as default
ing jurors.
S. S. Moody is suing A. B. Frank in
the Forty-fifth District court for debt
of 1920, being commission of per cent
for the sale Of four lots on Laurel
Heights to Louis Kunkel, April 22,
1897, for $6400.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
CATHOLIC NEWS

Today, tomorrow and Wednesday are
Rogation days.
Next Thursday will be celebrated AS
cension day, in all the churches. At
the convent Of Our Lady of the Lake
first communion service will be held.
Children of st. Patrick's congrega-
ton will receive first communion on
Sunday, June 6, in st. Patrick's
church. There will be large class.
First communion and confirmation
of children of st. Mary's congregation
will also take place on Pentecost Sun
day, June 6, in st. Mary's church.
Ice cream festivals will be regular
monthly features of the Alamo Public
Library during the summer. The first
was held last Wednesday.
Friday, June 4th, a concert for the
benefit of the bell and choir fund of
st. Patricks church will be given in
Muth's pavilion, by local talent.
Rev. Father Moczygemba, of York
town, was in the city last Tuesday.
Rev. Fathers wack and Joachim
were in the city last Tuesday.
Reception of Is members of St
Michaers branch of the Soladists will
be held next Sunday morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Prof seeley has returned from Aus
| tin.
Judge julius Schuetze, of Austin, is
| in the City.
j. T. Maltsberger is at the Southern
| from Cotulla.
w. T. Martin, of Camden, Ark, is at
the Maverick.
L. ]. Bricker, of Kansas City, is at
| the Maverick
]. p. Ellis, a lawyer of Hallettsville,
is at the Southern.
Sheriff McNair, of Brooklawn, Miss,
is at the Southern.
James Lawlor, the Houston hotel
man, is at the Menger.
w. S. Adkin, lawyer of Columbus,
Texas, is at the Menger.
T. H. Poole. a Texas ranger from
Kerrville, is at the Southern
Capt Joe Shelley has returned from
trip through Southwest Texas.
General Manager Arnold, of the Lone
Star brewery, was in Castroville yes
terday.
C. L. Milburn has returned from
Galveston, where he graduated from
the State Medical university.
Sheriff Avant, of Atascosa county,
was in the city yesterday on his way
to Austin with attached witnesses.
Mr.. E. o. Meusebach left yesterday
for Fredericksburg to attend the bed
side of his father, who is seriously i'll.
Joseph Deutz, of Laredo, is in the
city, accompanied by his son, Max
Deutz. They are quartered at the
Mahncke.
D. w. Mcknight, of Rochester, N. Y,
is at the Southern, on his way home
from Mexico where he has been for
two years past.
Mrs. Annie Greenwood arrived yes
terday from Fort Worth. to visit her
sister, Mrs Ed. Moore, at No. 403 Bur-
Lesson street. for some weeks,
Messrs. Geo. Shoaf, Jim Brady, ].
w. Maddox, Bill Burke, and w. w.
Collins went to Austin last night as at
tached witnesses in the Preston land
case from Atascosa county.
Mr.. Geo. W. Moody, of Bandera, is
in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs.
C. w. Martin, at 101 Cactus street, on
his way home from Stockdale where
he visited his son, Mr.. L. L. Moody.
DR.. F. Herff and wife, toDr. A. Herff
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Kali
teyer, Mr.. Geo. ]. F. Schmidt, and Mrs.
Annette Dwyer and daughter, Miss
Gertrude, and DR.. Braunnagel spent
Sunday in Boerne.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
DIsoRDERLY HOUSE RAIDED.
Tina Williams Fined For Conducting
Same-Ed. Kurka Arrested.

Tina Williams Fined For Conducting
Same-Ed. Kurka Arrested.
Last night about IL o'clock officers
Bourn and Ellis were called to a house
on Bonham street, near the corner of
Blum, conducted by a woman named
Tina Williams, to settle a disturbance,
the place being very noisy. The pro-
prietress was arrested and the officers
were about to arrest a girl inmate of
the place, when, according to the Off
GERS statement, a young man named
Ed. Kurka entered and interfered with
them, declaring that they should not
arrest the girl.
kurka was then arrested and taken
to the police station along with the
Williams woman, she being charged
with keeping disorderly house and he
being charged with being drunk and
disorderly and interfering with an Off
Ger.
The cases We're tried in Recorders
court this morning and the woman was
fine IS, but Kurka's cases were con-
tinued until tomorrow.
Kurka stated before the recorder
that he was only passing at the time
and not knowing the nature of the re-
sort, he had entered and was taking
the girls part, not wishing to see her
go to Jail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
POLISH PICNIC.
Romping and Dancing, Races and Va
rious Amusements Had.

Romping and Dancing, Races and Va
rious Amusements Had.
The Polish Young Mems Union picnic
in the lower pasture of Capt. d. NJ.
Poor's farm on the river south of the
city yesterday was the most delightful
ever given by this pleasure providing
company of young men, and was large
ly attended. The party left st. AL
berts hall on Centre street early in
the morning in omnibus and CARRIAGES
and 1t was o'clock in the evening
when all had returned to the city. The
day was spent in playing romping
games, athletic and .comical contests,
dancing and disposing of palatable re-
freshments provided by the ladies.
The results of the contests were as
follows:
( Ladies VS.. Gentlemen baseball game
won easily by the ladies by a score Of
35 to 2.
Ladies race, gold medal, Mrs. viii
Southworth.
Gentlemen's race, silver medal, Chas.
HILL
Balancing cane, ladies, box Of paper
dolls. Miss Pauline Pauly.
Long jump, gentlemen, necktie, won
by Chas. Hill.
Ladies club throwing, half dozen
Keeping from laughing, tie between
Gus Margozewicz, Arthur Lohse and
Alex Notion.
Married ladies' race, half dozen
glasses, Mrs. Southworth.
glasses Mrs. Southworth, second prize,
Mrs. VIM. Dobrowolski, fan.
Laughing contest, briar pipe, Miss
Lightner.
Tug of war between Tom Watzlav-
czik's and Frank Zizik's teams, won
by the former.
Boys one-legged race, pocket knife,
George Halamuda.
Girls race, pair statuettes, Miss
Edith Kush.
Stump speech, picture frame, VIM.
Dobrowolski.
BOBBY prize, dozen all-day suckers,
John Witt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
WANTS HIS JEWELS.

John W.Hanna is suing Maud Camp
bell in the Forty-fifth District court
for the possession of a diamond ring
and diamond stud, valued at $500.
He alleges in the petition that on May
10, 1894. he let Maud Campbell have
possession of them in the way of a
gratuitous loan, to be returned to him
whenever he should desire them. He
further alleges that on June l, 1896, he
demanded the jewels, but that defen-
dant refused to return them, and has
converted them to her own use. and
benefit to his damage of $1,000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION

Office Chief Quartermaster, De-
partment of Texas, San Antonio, Tex,
April q, 1897. Sealed proposals in tri-
plicate, will be received here until II
o'clock noon, May 81, 1897. for the con-
struction at Fort Bliss, Tex, of Sub
sistence Storehouse, according to plans
and specifications to be seen here and
at Fort Bliss. Blank proposals and
full information furnished on applica-
ton. U. S. reserves right to reject
any or all proposals. Envelopes con-
tanning proposals should be marked:
Proposals for construction at Fort
Bliss, Texas" and addressed to JOHN
SIMPSON, Q. NJ, U. S. A, c. Q. NJ.
Apl 2S-29-30-May 1-25-26.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
22'2C
THE BAPTIST MEETING.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 24.-After devo-
tional exercises, the eighty-third an
niversary of the American Baptist Mis-
sionary union began this morning.
The convention was called to order by
Rev. Henry F. Colby, of Ohio, presi-
dent. The treasurer's report showed
he had received appropriations for the
year 1896, and 1897 to the amount of
$5S0,S55; added to the permanent funds
and bond accounts equals $15,140; debt
April l, 1896, $163,s27. Total s759, 1923;
leaving debt April 1, 1897, of 1921, 721.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
THE GREEKS ANSWER.

Athens, May 24-The Greek govern
ment has sentreply to notification sent
by Edhem Pasha, commander Turkish
army in Thessaly, that ne is empower
ed to negotiate terms peace with
Greece direct, informed him the minis
tiers of Powers here, that as Greece
had already confided her interests to
the Powers, there was no reason why
she should negotiate directly with
Turkey.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
CARRIED A PISTOL.

officer Andy Battle arrested Crescen-
clio Yglesias, at the /. & G. N. depot
last evening for carrying a pistol, and
this morning he was fined SIS for the
offense by the recorder. He is an en-
ploye of the 1. & G. N. yards and went
to Wetmore a few nights ago to a
dance, taking a pistol along and at
tempting to sell it while there.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

c. H. Woltersdorf, Jr., and Mary Ida
Woltersdorf. to Peter Rippstein, Jr.,
lot 5, upper block 81, on Wyoming
street: $2S6.
Lake View Land Co., to Chas. H.
Heimsath, lot 13, section Z, on Cacheco
street; $3.50.
Estate of p. c. Taylor to the Scot
tish-American Mortgage Co., ltd, lots
II and IS, range l, district 3; $500
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
QUEEN WIGS BIRTHDAY.

.ondon, May 24.-The birthday ami
versary of Queen Victoria, who
was born May "a, 1919, was OBJ
served today with usual artillery sa-
lutes and ringing of church bells and
reviews of different naval and military
stations. The London celebration will
take place on Wednesday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
KILLED BY A SHERIFF.

Cincinnati. Ohio. May PA special
to the Enquirer from Livingston, Tenn.
says:
Deputy Sheriff Ben Quarles has shot
and killed Ben Scott. The deputy was
in charge of Scott's goods that had
been attached by his wife and Scott
attacked him with an ak.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
OTTO KOEHLER LOST.

A bowling contest for $25 supper,
took place at Muth's garden last Sat
urday night between Otto Koehler and
Mr.. Oswald Schneider, of the City
brewery. Mr.. Koehler lost and grace
fully ordered an elegant supper, which
was greatly enjoyed by the 2S gentle
man present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
HE MAY LIVE.

New York, May 24.-Eddie Vaughan,
the prize fighter who was injured in
the ring of the National Sporting club
on Saturday night, is decreed by ply
sicians at Manhattan hospital, to be
in fair way to recovery. 1t is said
he is suffering from Slight laceration
of the brain by the fall.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
FEDERAL COURT.

The case of Thomas d. Howard &C.
cupied the attention of Judge Maxey
and jury in the Federal court this
morning.
The Bass case is to come up tomor-
row morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
PARSONS MUST Go.

Washington, May 24.-The Supreme
court decided today. against the claims
of L. E. Parsons, late district attorney,
North Alabama district, removed by
the president.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
HAVE GONE TO WORK.

Patterson, N. j., May 24-Eight hun
dred weavers in Ashley and Bailey silk
mills in this city, who had been on a
strike, returned to work today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
HOUSE ADJOURNs.

Washington, May 4.-The House
has adjourned on account of the death
of Senator Earle, of South Carolina.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
COMMISSION CURTAILED.

Washington, May 24.-The Supreme
court has decided that the U. S. Inter
state Commerce commission has no
power to make rates on railways.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24
SPECIAL SALE

OF Swiss and Hamburg embroideries
at and 10 cents yard tomorrow. L.
WOLFOSON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-24

L. Wolfson has furnished the Y. M
C. A. with fans for the hall.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-14

No. l. A new three room cottage with porch and hall, stone foundation, plastered walls, nicely painted and finished good well of water, on corner of Honert avenue and Hermann street, lot 4Ox10O. Price S550
 No. 3. One so acre farm, 1 miles west of Mena, on public road. all tillabe, 35 acres under good rail fence and in cultivation, bal ance in timber, one double log house, good cribs and stables large garden, 8 acres in or chard, good well and spring. Price S64O.
 No. 5. One l6O acre farm, four miles west of Rusks Station 50 acres under fence and in cultivation. balance well timbesed, two sets of cheap log houses, 100 bearing fruit trees, never failing springs, fine stock farm, good range near. Price S600. No. 6. One 160 acre farm on the 0uachita river one mile from Heath station, miles from Mena, 60 acres in cultivation and fenced balance in timber, mostly bottom land. two sets of buildings and outhouses, small orchard and fine we'll of water. Ouachita runs through but never overfiows. Price SLIGO.
 No, 7. 40 acres, l mile from Mena 10 acres in cultivation, balance good timber, all tillable. Price S400
 No. s. so acres, 40 acres in cultivation all tillable. good timber, fair improvements, good well, some fruit, one mile from Mena nice location. Price $500.
 No. 9. so acres, three miles from Mena 30 acres in cultivation, poor Improvements all tillable land, good school and church near by bargain at $500
 No 10. 160 acres 90 acres in cultivation, good improvements, running water. nice place. Price $500.
 TRACTS IN ST. JOHNS SUB DIVISION OF THE
 EUREKA ADDITION TO MENA.
 No. 27. East half of lots and ?, block 10, each 1O0x167, part of each cleared and good for garden, shade trees on front end, nicely located. Price lot 1, Sl75; lot 2, $l50.
 No. 13. Lots 10 and II, block 10. lot 10 115x3O0, lot II 110x300. both front on Honert avenue, all cleared Price lot 10 Sl3O, lot II s115.
 No. 32. Lot in block II. two and half acres street on two sides, partly cleared and small new frame house on it. A nice loca. tion. Price S250.
 No r. 800 acres in a fine farm l6 miles out. 200 acres in river bottom, with mount tains all around for thousands of acres free for outside range can be divided. Price on application. This is fine place. CALL ON OR -ADI
 A. w. ST. J Star Office,
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-14
WANTS TO CHANGE THE NAME

A correspondent from Texas, writing to the Star, suggests that we call our town ''Mena City" in stead of "Mena," and says, at our August meeting cannot we add to and call it Mena Cityg" He also said, "Othcrs are reading ing your paper and some of us expect to be over to see you after awhile"
 Regarding the change in the name as suggested, we will say that we hardly think it advisable or desirable. The custom of ad ding "city" to the names of towns is being quite generally discour- aged recently.