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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-11

THERE WERE fighting parsons In the
Confederate army. but they didn't
preach war before it commenced. But
Rev. II. NJ. Wharton Of Baltimore, yes
to-day, urged war upon his congreea-
ton. and avowed his intention of dof'
fog ecclesiastical, and DOMINIC military
armor, forgetting the biblical warning,
that those who draw the sword shall
narish nv the sword.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-11

Rev. Frederick William Conrad, D. D. LII
D, for many years editor of the Lutheran
Observer, died in Philadelphia last night ,ed
81 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-11

The farmer, the mechanic and the bicycle
rider are liable to unexpected cuts and
bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve is the
best thing to keep on hand. It heals quickly
and is well known cure for piles. charles
G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-11

LululSpcI l0ItOIblcS tuO aSSutduCo pueu
his government is ready to submit the
question to experts designated by the
maritime powers whose conclusions are
in advance accepted"
Senior Polo delivered the document
in person to the State Department and,
aside from the interest in the commu-
nicstion itself, the call had added in
terest as an evidence of a renewal OF
diplomatic negotiations, this being his
first call at the department in ten days.
Later Senior du Bose. first secretary of
the legation, made another call at the
department on the same general sub
jet. Besides delivering the note, the
call permitted personal exchange be-
tween the Secretary of State and the
Spanish officials of an agreeable char
acter.
Diplomatic circles in Washington
were keenly interested in the change
brought about by Spain granting an
armistice. The ambassadors and minis
tiers exchanged calls, and there was a
general exchange Of congratulations, as
it was felt that the armistice at least
gave time for calmer councils.
Two Cabinet meetings were held yes
terday, one st noon and the second at
S o'clock last night. At the close of the
last meeting it was announced that the
Presidents message undoubtedly would
go to Congress at noon to-day. 1t was
stated that this meeting was devoted
wholly to the consideration of the addi.
ton to the message necessitated by the
receipt of the latest note from Spain adj
vising this government Of the declara.
ton of an unconditional armistice. The
suffix to the Presidents message mere
lv recited this latest event in the devel-
opement of the Spanish question, CIV
ing the substance of the Spanish note
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
which was Right ?

A New York minister had the back
bone to refuse a check sent him by
Tammsny hall. As much as money
was needed for the poor, he refused
rather than touch such ill-gotten gains.
Newton Kansan.
Which reminds US: A Methodist
preacher we know Of was trying to pay
the debt on his church. The seven
jOintists of the town made mp purse
of S14 and sent it to him by the town
marshall with their compliments.
This man Of God didn't do q thing
but keep that money. And the next
day he called on the donors and said:
st have called to thank you for the
money you sent me. May the Lord
bless you, brother,-and put it into
your heart to get out Of this miserable
businessF' 1t strikes US that our Meth
odist preacher showed not only more
worldly wisdom but also more Christ
ian spirit than the New York Pharisee.
lola Register.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

A Brown university graduate who re-
sides in Topeka, while calling on Pre-
sident Andrews Thursday said:
"When We go east we don't make q
special effort to let people know where
we are from"
"WeI, Why shouldn't you" replied
Mr.. Andrews in astOuishment.
Before a reply could Be made by his
confused guest Mr.. Andrews said:
kansas psopIs sFs just as good as any
On esrth. They are abreast OF the
times in intelligence and keep pace
with the world in other lines. They
are charged with being erratic, but to
my mind the thought sometimes comes
that perhaps they are in advance OF
the world IN some OF their theories
and in reality, instead Of being pecu-
liar, they are spreading the gospel
which some time the world may follow
OF course, there is the other view to be
taken, but I think it is not justified
You should be proud of Kansas.-To-
peks State Journal.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

the natter Of The GuidroW sore
sDondent9 Can he not find items ex-
cept those which not only ridicule the
people, annoy the community. but
worse than All, injurs the church and
Sunday SCHOOL, Now, We would like 70
see items direct from MuldrOW that
would tend to build up the community,
keep the peace and make harmony
wherever these items might fall II We
try to make believe there is trouble We
viii have an abundance. Our CORE
spondent's first items gave MuldroW
quite aFburlesque.
II our CORE ~pondent keeps on writ
ing in the future as they have in the
past, Muldrow viii certainly reach the
state which has been predicted, and
the downfall will be complete. In
speaking Of the people the Muldrow
writer says they seem TO have no feel
ing for one another, they speak Of their
GOODNESS in their greetings and their
listlessness in their casual associations
All this has been unobserved byus and
We feel grieved that such thoughts
should be cultivated and treasured By
any Of our friends.
In the issue Of December d the ninth
item is quite a puzzle. We'would like
to inform the writer that the MuldrOw
Sunday school is a Methodist school
and has been for years. It is associated
with the Methodist Episcopal confer
ence and is required to be run accord
ing to dicipline The discipline plan
for conducting the Sunday school Was
originated long before our correspond
ent was born. 1t s.carefuDy, cherished
and protected by Methodism, Method
ist bishops, presiding elders and min
listers Of the gospel
II our correspondent is q member Of
the Methodist church he should not
object to discipline. All persons join
] ing the Methodist church take vow
to abide by the same. We believe
/ that Christians are divided in two
classes-the workers and the grumblers.
The workers never grumble and the
Rrumblers never work. If the writer
is not a member of the church then We
| consider that he has no right to inter
fere with its rules. The writer says the
only safe and satisfactory legislation IS
that by direct voice Of the people We
would cite him to the Christian En-
deavor, one of the grandest institutions
of the age, which is run by committee
rule, but is not considered monarehial
The Muldrow Sunday school board
is composed Of one or more members
of almost every family.
- We will close by wishing one and al
a happy new year, and We hope tha
I Muldrow will be as peaceful in th'
3 future as in the past, and that ever
one may have the harmOnizing quail
ties of a Clay or Gladstone.
IDA FOSTER.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
A TbIrtv-Pound Muck Melon.

Secretary Wilson Of the department
Of agriculture is greltly interested in q
report received from Prof. Hanson, an
agent Of the department, who is travel
ing in Turkestan. Prof. Hanson writes
that he has discovered in q locality OF
Turkestan a species Of dry-land alfalfa
plant. The secretary is Of the opinion
that the plant can be used to advantage
in the arid sections of the west. 1t is
said the plant has strong roots, which
take hold firmly.
Prof. Hanson also wrote that he had
discovered a species Of muskmelOnr
some Of which weighed as much as 80
pounds.
The secretary has been Of the opinion
ever since he became head OF the de-
partment Of agriculture that the idea
Of having agents in foreign countries
to secure valuable seeds, plants, shrubs
ETC., for the people there is an excellent
one. He is having it carried out as far
as Washington Star.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
fRlR 0IER # GllETY.


Froa Our COrresDo1dent-
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Evans and
family visited with Mr.. and Mrs J. A.
Corkiu Sunday.
Lewis spent Sunday with Mr..
Goodrich.
Henry Kaiser lost q COW Saturday
from eating corn that contained smut.
Arthur johnson lost q heifer Mon
day, making six that he has lost.
Jerry Doling is visiting his sister,
Mrs. BrOsnshan-
The Leonard boys are sheIling corn
with their horsepower shelter.
There is considerable corn to gather
in 40.
The Christmas exercises were well
rendered. Mr.. and Mrs. Goodrich de-
serve credit for the management of
the same.
Now is the time to subscribe for
TIE REPUBLIC.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
Phil sheridan,s Pretty widow.

I saw Mrs. Philip Sheridan the other
day and she looked as fresh and young
as if she had no grown son and daugh-
ter. She has been visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Mike Sheridan, and has been
Iunched and dined to any extent by
number Of her old friends. Some Of
these date back to the time when she
was the beautiful Miss Rucker, who
won the heart Of the dashing general.
No army people since the Sheridans
have ever entertained or been enter
tanned so much and so brilliantly.
T heir home was the center of CAV set
of military people and others, and
when they left for Washington it made
a vacancy here socially which has been
difficult for others to ill. Mrs. Sher-
idan has never left off mourning since
the death Of the general, but she looks
very slim and girlish in her black
gown and close fitting little bonnet.
She is said to be one Of the most pop
ular women in Washington, and has
fully as much attention as her young
lady daughters.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
La blanche Items.

From Our Correspondent.
After a nice little treat and weeks
vacation, F. E. Barnette called his
little flock Of gladsomes together on
Monday morning. He is teaching Us a
splendid school and is engaged to
teach q spring term in the Hayden and
LamboIy district which joins Us on the
north.
Sherman Wileman has traded for
wheel.
La Blanche is on the boom. There
is a sign up by our watch and clock
tinker Jake Doerfer) who viii clean,
warrant, ETC., for a year, for so cents.
Repairing done, etc. Also, William
Dannenbarger, our township trustee,
announces that his headquarters will
be permanently established at La
Blanche soon.
Jake and Joe Doerfer have just re-
ceived an elegant, brsn-new set Of har-
ness for their new wagon and young
team.
Arch Dunn got his arm broken
while chasing a wolf lately. The horse
stepped in q hole and broke its neck,
dying Immediately.
Rose Corden's birth day present was
a girl baby.
John Kier did not move his family
to GOodland. His first born said "nit. y
Mrs Kier is quite poorly yet.
Our LITERARY" viii be on each Thurs
day evening. J. B. Moore is chairman
and Jake Doerfer Ito keep him out of
other mischiefl secretary. 1t creeps
through our hair that we shall have an
applauding time. The subject for de-
bate is: Resolved, That Lee Was q
Greater GeneraI-Than Grant" Our de-
baters, two besrdless school teachers,
admit beforehand, that they are only
agimlets," but say that Hthey will try
to bore a hole into the subject" a
Hpaper" is also contemplated, in Oppo-
siton to "Your Uncle Fuller"
UNCLE FULLER.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

The eastern question is full Of inter
est. The European powers have al
ready partitioned Africa among them
selves. There seems to be a concert
Of the powers" in pursuing a similar
policy in Asia. Each, as usual, is jeal-
Gus OF the other in this "lsnd grabb-
ingn business, and all seem to besfraid
that the other fellow will get the lar
ger slice. We have in history the
partition of Poland, Hungary and, in a
less degree, of the Turk ish empire. 1t
is more than likely that the great pow
ers Of Europe will become embrOiled
over this question and that the biggest
war the world ever saw viii be the III
innate result.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

country.
The resources and opportunities Of
Mexico have only been revealed to her
own people, as Weu as 70 foreigners.
It is much easier now than it ever was
before to get capital here at relative
~ low rate Of interest for any legiti-
mate enterprise, because, first, there is
more money IN the country than when
We we're importing so largely; and be-
cause, second, the business man is
willing, under present conditions. to
take risks which would be considered
too great in an era Of low prices and q
contracted currency.
The native producer has prOspered
under silver at the expense Of the for
eign merchant and importer. Silver
in Mexico has stimulated exports and
contracted impoFts.-ROcky Mountain
News.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
First published November 26.l-NO. 1892.

TINTED States Land Office, WaKeeney, Kan,
II Nov. u, 1897. Complaint having been en-
tered at this Office by A z Brewer against
the unknown heirs and legal representatives OF
Edward Dawson, deceased, for abandoning his
homestead entry No. 26T76, dated September 19,
ISso. upon the north half of southeast quarter
OF section Is, township 10 south. range ~ west,
in Sherman county, Kansas. With q view to the
cancellation Of said entry, the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at the Ottice Of Hoyt
Andrews, notary public, GOOdland, KAN on the
sth day OF January, 1898, at ten O'Clock a. m to
resnond and furnish testimony concerning said
ALLEGED abandonment, and for final hearing be-
fore this Office on the 18th day Of January, 1885,
at ten o'clock a. u.
We. SAUN. Receiver.
q L. CLrrrrr Attnrnar fnr Plaintiff.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

The senatorial contest in Ohio is
attracting generl notice all over the
country. Usually the election Of a
United States senator is a matter OF
only state interest. But Mr.. Hanna,
coming into national prominence as
the chairman Of the republican nation
al central committee, and his succeed
ind in landing Mr.. Mckinley in the
white house, his subsequent appoint
ment to the senate in the place OF
John Sherman, makes his case one OF
unusual interest.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

TINTED States Land Office, Colby, Kansas,
u Decemb mber 2, 1897. Complaint having been
entered at this Office by Ira 5. Step phens against
CZeorze w Baker for abandoning his homestead
entry No. 1880. dated May 5. 1895, upon the
northwest quarter section 13, township south,
range ~ west. IN Sherman county; Kansas,
aIie5in- that the said George ". Baker has
wholly abandoned said land that he has changed
his residence therefrom for more than SIX
months since making said entry that said tract
Is not settled upon and cultivated by SAID parry
as Is required by law that the said George " q.
PaIrer haE never established and maintained a
resideucs on said tract Of land since making
said entry that he has not built house upon or
improved said tract in any manner. With q
view TO the cancellation Of said entry, the SAID
parties are hereby summoned to appear at this
once on the 18th day Of January, 1885, at ten
O'Clock a. m to respond and furnish testimony
concsrninE said alleged abandonment
THOMAS J. MCCUE- RsceiYer.
Service by publication.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

Topekans will need to cary a fat
stone on their heads, and wear lead
soles on their shoes like an ocean di-
yer to prevent "IeYitation." They have
actually got a wooden mill in active
operation, and now boast a new bridge
across the raging Kaw-''the hand
soonest bridge west Of st. Louis and
the largest Melan arch in the world
They have hung their banner on the
outer wsll-Had astra." Here callow
youth will amble by moonlight, chew
gum and whisper sweet nonsense to
their anamoritas; and here, all weary
OF life's hard conditions can ''shufHe
of their mortal coil" by plunging into
the dirty Kaw.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

State legislatures elect the United
States senators. The practice Of pledg-
ing the state and county conventions
of any party to one particular candi-
date for the senate is bad politics.
The members Of the legislature ought
to be competent to cast their ballot
inteligently and choose wisely q sen
ator that would honor that high Office.
To tie their hands, and pledge them
beforehand to some particular candi-
date, is a reflection upon both their
ability and loyalty It also shuts out
wholesome competition and the exer-
else Of reasonable discretion, and
abridges the rights Of the citizen. 1t
is often the cause Of disstrous party
feuds, as the Ohio contest IS abund-
antly in evidence.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
First published January y
R-G IVer'g sale.

IN the district court in and for Sherman coun-
i ty Kansas. S. A. Miller, plaintiff, vs. The
Mutual Building and Loan association OF Good
land. Kansas, defendants. By virtue OF an order
OF sale issued to me, out of said district court,
IN the above entitled action 1 viii. on aturday,
the 18th day Of February, 1885, at one O'Clock
D. ID. OF said day at the east trOnt door Of the
court house 10 the city Of GOOdlsnd, in - fore
said county and state, offer at pub E, and
sell to the highest and best bidder - lash IN
to-yit: East half lots IS all Of lot 19, block 81
Goodiand, Kansas, same being known as the
White property. The above described prop
erfv being the property Of said defendants, and
the same will be sold subject TO any and all
liens FOR taxes and all other liens Of every kind
and character that may be thereon.
B. Z. Brown, Receiver.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

It takes a long time for people to get
their eyes open, says,the Topeka State
Journal. but it seems to have taken
those thiek-headed yankees in New
England longer than anybody else.
The cutting down Of the wages Of 1OO,-
900 mill operatives on that "stern and
hide-bound coast right in the outset
OF the era Of prosperity, jars even q
New England mind welded to a money
bag
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

Speaking Of Cuban Independence
shades OF Gsribsldi, Kossuth, Kosei-
usko, De Kalb, Stuben, Pulaski and
LafayetteI What would these heroes
say il alive? and would those immortal
foreigners, some Of whom risked and
some Of whom laid down their lives for
American independence, have fought
for US as they did had they dreamed
OF the paltry policy OF Americas de-
generate sous, toward the struggling
Cubausg
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

It is estimated By DR.. Delfin, ply
sician IN Cuba. that 10000 nOncom-
bstants, mostly women and children,
have died in Cuba Of starvation and
disease, as q rusuIt OF the war. In the
name Of humanity, this nation should
not only send Immediately relief. but
Immediately recognize Cuban indie
pendence, and so end the fratricidal
conflict. As always has been the case,
Spanish domination in the New World
smells 20 heaven, and has the primal
eldest curse upon it-a brothers mur-
der" Not only IS theiEI- -ofense rank,
but this nation also viii stink IN the
nostrils Of coming generations, if the
sordid, bezgsriy policy Of a Cleveland
and a Mckinley Is longer allowed to
dominate.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

First published December 81
NnfIce 10 Final DlscharEe.

IN the district court IN and for Sherman coun-
ty, Kansas. The State of Kansas. ex rel.
Attorney General I. B. Dawes, plalntlH vs. Inc
eherman County bank of GOOdland, Kansas,
defendant. Notice is hereby given that VIII
on the 4th day Of April, A. d. 1885 that beng
the first day Of the regular April term Of the
district court IN Sherman county, Kansas or as
soon thereafter as the same can be heard VIII
file my petition IN the above named court max
ing g full report Of all transactions by me- as
such receiver Of the Sherman County bank OF
Goodland. Kansas, together with an apppllca-
ton 20 said court to be discharged from my
frT1st as receiver in the above entitled cause.
CHARLES F. WEBER, Receiver
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07

Again there is a rumor that John
Sherman will retire from the presi-
dents cabinent. Nobody will regret
it. He has done enough mischief In
bis lifetime, and it may take all Of the
next century to undo the work Of his
craft and cunning. His transit has
been the eclipse Of progress.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
First published December 51.j
Eorfcs Fnr Publication.

TINTED States Land Office, Colby, Kan, Dec.
u q, 1897. Notice is hereby given that W Marren
Graves has fled notice Of intention 70 make
fnsI proof before probate judge and ex-OthciO
clerk Of the probate court at his Otice IN Good
land Kan, on Saturday, the 5th day Of Feb
ruary, 1885, On timber culture Application lS-zr
Tor tbe Southeast Quarter Of section No. Is, in
township No. s south. range Al west. be names
as witnesses: John 4. Amos, j. ". Mccall. J.
J. Phillips, William Mitchell, all Of LamOorn'
JAMES n. FIKE- Register.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
First published December 2A.l
--offr. of FINAL Settlement.

HHF. state Of Kansas, sherman county, s. In
il the probate court in and for said county
and gtate In the matter of the estate OF Eliza
J. McCOlI0uEh, deceased, with VIII creoltorsi
lsgatses and all other persons interested IN the
aforesaid estate are hereby notified that shal
sDpIy TO the probate court IN and for said cOun-
ty sitting at the court house IN GOOdland, cOun-
ty Of Sherman, state OF Kansas, on the fth day
Of February, A. D. 1895, for full and final set
tlement Of said estate
HOTT ANDEEws.
Administrator Of the Estate OF El1za J. McCol-
10r7rh Da~aaend
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
An Armr 1000 MiIs. Lonr.

A German military critic has been
adding up the grand total Of the con-
tinental armies, and, after noting that
We can form only a vague idea OF what
is meant by tens Of millions, he tries
to bring home to his readers in snoth-
er way the colossal growth Of modern
ornaments. If, be says, we could have
all the armies Of the continent on a
war footing and drawn up in one long
procession, with their guns and am
unition and baggage wagons, the col
umn would be rather more than $4,000
miles long, and, marching day and
night, it would take nearly q year to
pass q given point.
The Goodland republic., 1898-01-07
MuIdrow Items

From Our Correspondent.
Elmer Albright is reported as suf-
fering from lung trouble, the effect Of
working in dust.
Little Howard Mewhirter is suffer
ing with a bad cold at the present
writing.
C.E. Payson finished husking R. A
Smiths corn Saturday. Mr.. Smith
raised about 1,6OO bushels of 90 acres.
J. 81. Freeland sold IA calves to
Charley Petty of Brewster last. week.
Miss Anna Mcdaniel finished teach
ing school in the Shirley district Sat
urday and celebrated the occasion with
a picnic dinner.
The relatives Of the Robinson family
met at the residence Of William Koon
Friday, and were treated to an oyster
dinner.
Master Roy and Miss Lena Freeland
attended the dance at Mr.. Turner'S
Friday night.
Several Of the neighbors and relatives
Of E. G. Mewhirter met at his home
Sunday and were treated to a fine New
Years dinner.
B. E. Robinson left for Colorado
Monday. Bert is q jolly good fellow
even if he has learned some Of Colo
radios ways during his absence de
Was treated to MuldroW's best while
here and all regret to see him leave
The Endea7or society gave social
at the home Of Bruce Lister Friday
night which proved 8 success both
socially and financially. The supper
consisted of mush and milk. 1t seems
as though any old thing will do TO feed
the Endesvorers on-Ehen the aim Is
to create a surplus in the treasury
There is a chance for some one with
an inventive genius to gain lasting
popularity by iuEentiDg q ne" game
for young people to play at parties
The idea that grovn-up people, Whc
ought to be settled down TO more sObel
pursuits Of life, should play night aftel
night such games as @Old Dan Tucker
and aMOIly Brooks" is tiresome- W.
are OF these same people ourselves
After ali what is the object Of all thi
/ minglinz together and merry making
/ Is it for the purpose Of gaining tn
affections Of the feminine heart? II L
is why not pursue the more sensi0l'
plan laid down by Bsrkis, and let 1t b
| known in unmistakable words tbs
@Barkis is willing"
We notice that the Pleasant Hom
correspondent is IN considerable Of
worry because We did not chrOnicls q
svent which happened = month befOr
We began to WELD the correspondent
pen. We viii drsW the line betEeel
Muldrow and Pleasant Home which !
on the half mile line running east an
west On the tisr Of sections in which 2
is located The correspondent mus
have manufactured sHaETy" RObinso
for there is no one here answering {
that name.