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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15
VelocitY d = Wind.

The great hurricane which wrought
such destruction to Porto Rico has
furnished remarkable records of velo-
city. Recent advices from the weather
bureau station at Hatteras contain
some very startling figures, and prove
that if We are TO register the highest
possible veIOcities Of the wind, our au-
tomato apparatus viii have to be
strengthened accordingly. The great
est velocity occurred shortly after
noon, the 18th Of August, when records
were made which prove this hurricane
to have been the most severe within
the past 70 years.
It seems on the morning of August
Is, easterly gales were experienced at
Hatteras in which the velocity Of the
wind ranged from 50 to 80 miles an
hour. At four o'clock Of the morning
OF the 18th the wind was blowing 20
miles an hour, and at one o'clock D. m.
it was % miles an hour, with extreme
velOcities Of from 10 to 40 miles an
hour. at this time the thermometer
cups we're blown swry; but the report
states that the wind probably reached
an even greater force from three p. m
to seven p N Of that day. The high
est velocity previously reported at the
station was so miles an hour; this was
In April, 1889. The air pressure reach
ed 1892 inches at eight p. N, and this
IS the lowest ever recorded on the mid
die Atlantic coast Scient iic Ameri-
can.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15
FROM THE WAYsIDE.

The dog who chases his tail tries his
best to make both ends meet.
A polite man is always sure Of his
standing in a crowded car.
The gentleman is solid mohogeny;
the fashionable man only veneer
When a woman has credit she always
buys a lot Of fool things she doesn't
need.
Idle rUmOrs are not always less truth
full than some that work considerable
more hours.
The coIored recruit arms himself
with a razor when he enlists for a crap
shooting expedition.
Two hundred Of the Kansas voIun-
teers will remain in the Philippines;
$50 of whom have re-enlisted.
The death roll of the Twentieth Kan
sas contains 81 names. Forty three
were killed in battle in the Philippines.
According to the Washington CORE
spondence OF the New York Tribune,
the rural free mail delivery has proven
so popular and gives promise of such a
degree of success that fourth class
postmasters, fearful Of the effect on
their business, are organizing to de-
feat the appropriation in the next con-
gress.
The Abilene News says that a man
bought a sack Of Dickinson county po-
tatoes and when on his way home was
attacked by a couple Of dogs. There
being no rock handy he took a potato
out Of the sack and let fly; the potato
was so heavy that in throwing it he
threw his shoulder out of joint, and it
struck the dog in the side, MASKING in
all his ribs.
a Hope man who was told that the
hay fever would stay by him until the
mercury struck the freezing point,
rushed over to the cold storage plant
and asked permission to enter the
freezing room. He came out ten min
utes after with frost on his wh1skers
and chilblains on his feet. He lost the
hay fever, but caught such a cold that
he will be in luck if he has the hay
fever instead Of green grass Ger his
grave.
The Up-tO-date prOdigaI landed IN
and as he got off the hog train
he said to the farmer that he would
work and take his pay in corn husks
and stalks. Labor was scarce when the
great harvest came and the prOdigal
had stalks to burn. There being 81
commercial uses for corn stalks and
corn piths, and the prOdigaI being a
wise guy" he returned home, bought
a seat for his father in the senate, a
racing stable for his hated brother and
lived happily ever afterward.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
,e B. F. Brown for insurance.

See B. F. Brown for insurance.
For fresh fruit call at Monroe's.
THE REPUBLIC one year one dollar
City property for sale.--T. P. Leonard.
Buy your coal Of Wheatley at ScOtt's
old stand.
For all kinds of insurance see Thos
P. Leonard.
Go to Hargraves' for groceries, -four,
! feed and bailed hay.
Only set of abstracts in the county
| ThOs. P. Leonard.
H F. Wheatley keeps all kinds Of
! coal at ScOtt's old stand.
Read the Wizards ad this week-it
| is of special Importance
Coal of the best quality and at the
lowest price at the Scott yard.
Lennox, Canon City and hard coal at
the Scott yard. II. Z. Wheatley.
Tw elve choice lots north Of the city
park for saIe.-ThOs. 2. Leonard.
Hires ginger ale and root beer, the
best hot weather drink at MOnrOe's.
Houses, lands, lots, ranches, all kinds
of property for sale.-T. P. Leonard.
Six lots with fine large house and
stable for sale cheap.-E- T. Murphy.
Wanted-1O,OOO bushels barley; will
pay cash market price. H. F.Wheatley.
We write deeds, mortgages, leases,
contracts, etc. See ThOs. P. Leonard.
A diseased liver declares itself by
morOseness, mental depression, lack Of
energy, restlessness, melancholy and
constipation. Herbine will restore the
liver to healthy condition. Price SOC.
w. Ennis.
Having bought Mr.. McCIure's inter
est in the candy store, I will conduct
the business at the same stand and en-
deavor to continue to merit your pat
ronage.-O. r. Monroe.
The most delicate constitution can
safely use Billiards. HOrehOund Syrup.
1t is a sure and pleasant remedy for
coughs, loss of voice, and all throat and
lung troubles. Price . and 5Oc.-W
Ennis.
Within two weeks past the Wizard
has received more than a carload Of
dry goods and clothing, making three
times over the largest stock Of goods /
ever shown under one roof in Good /
land.
As an external liniment OF most won /
derfuI penetrative and curative power, /
Billiards. Snow Liniment is not eQUaled 1
by any other in the world. Price . /
and 5Oc.-W. Ennis.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15
The silver Question.

The New York Times thinks that as
the gold standard already exists in the
United States, it would be well to de-
clare the fact sin a couple OF lines in
the statute books" If the gold stand
ard exists by law, it exists legally, and
needs no additional lines in the statute
book to make it legal, and if it exists
without legal enactment, its existence
is forced and arbitrary and against the
law. When advocates Of the gold stan
ard ask for legislation to make gold
the standard, they admit that it is not
now the standard in law, but is the
standard by an edict Of the money
powers. The fact is, in its effort to
fasten the gold standard upon the
country the republican party has mud
died the whole business so much that
definite legislation is demanded at the
earliest day possible.
The act Of 1873 did not, in fact, de-
monetize silver. 1t merely dropped
silver as q cOinable metal, bit left all
silver dollars in existence as much
legal tender as they ever were before.
An attempt was made in 1873 to fasten
the gold standard upon the country by
this declaration: "The gold coins of
the United States shall be a dollar
piece, which at the standard weight Of
twenty-five and eight-tenths grains
shall be the unit Of value" OF course
quarter, half and full eagles we're in
cluded. This act is still operative theO-
retically, but not in fact In 1873 the
silver dollar was reinstated in the
monetary system and its legal tender
function for the payment Of public and
private debts clearly declared, but in
stead Of free and unlimited coinage
the output Of the minis was restricted
and all silver coinage done on account
Of the government. There has been
no act Of congress since that omitted
silver from our monetary system, nor
impaired its legal tender quality and
function.
In fact, therefore, the silver dollar is
now aud has been since the first coin
age act Of the government as much a
legal tender as gold, hence the gold
standard does not already exist" as
the New York Times suppOses. Only
definite and positive legislation could
make it so. But by an arbitrary and
clearly illegal ruling Of the treasury
the silver dollar is discredited BY the
This is done by the treas
ury comforting its own right Of option
upon its creditors, which enables them
to refuse to accept payment in silver,
thus discriminating against il in favor
Of gold by and with the consent Of the |
treasury department. The New York
Times is right, therefore, in believing
that "a couple Of lines in the statute
books" are necessary to put the coun-
try upon the gold standard. But, as a
matter Of fact, the question will not be
settled until the people by an over
majority settle it at the polls. |
Kansas City Times.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

Another sugar var is on between the
sugar trust and the independent re-
fneries and sugar mills in the United
States. As a consequence sugar VIII
again be cheaper for a while When
rogues fall out honest men get their
duae
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

Dewey says that with fair and prop
erIy directed opportunities there are
great possibilities in the Filipinos.
Fair opportunities viii be the great
stumbling block to their great pOssibi-
Htiss.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

You may bride the appetite, but you
cannot bride the liver to do its work
well You must be honest with it, help
It along a little now and then with q
dose Of Herbino, the best liver reRuls-
tor. Price Sow. Ennis.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

School did not commence owing to
necessary repair on the build ing. New
floors were laid In two room and the
hail. Places in the brick " all were
also corrected from gradual Ie sning Of
the vail from the window G. sing on
the north If nothing happens school
VII begin Monday.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

The returning volunteers are per
haps thinking over again the thoughts
Of John Howard Payne's "HOme, Sweet
Home"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

It is said that might rules the world
till right is ready. This gives the anti
imperialists assurance that they have
not gone wrong.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

The death Of Cornelius Vanderbilt
will probably take the life out Of some
railroad stock.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

The Rock Island playing cards are
the slickest you ever handled. One
Pack VIII be sent by mail on receipt Of
10 cents in stamps. A money order or
draft for 80 cents or same in stamps
viii secure four packs. They viii be
sent by express charges prepaid Ad-
dress John Sebastian, general passen-
ger agent, Chicago, Rock Island & Pac-
ific railway, Chicago.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15
power

No man on earth is honest, good and
wise enough to be trusted with unIi-
mited power.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15
New Through Pullman Service Between
Denver and st. Louis.

New Through Pullman Service Between
Denver and st. Louis.
On June Is, the Great Rock Island
Route inaugurated through Pullman
SIeepers between Denver and st. LOnis
via Kansas City and the Missouri Pa
eific railway. EastbOund car leaves
Denver daily at 2:35 p. Dc. on the @ColO-
redo Flyer, arriving In st. Louis 6:l5
p. N. the next day. WestbOund car
leaves Kansas City daily on COLORADO
Flyer" at $50 D. m, arriving in Denver
IL 8. N. next day. This is the fastest
through car line between Denver and
st. Louis. The cars are broad vesti-
buIed, Of the latest pattern and most
luxurious type. Advantages in pat
ronizing this service viii be: The
quickest time, no change Of cars, abso4
Lutte comfort. The best dining car
service In the world. For full infor-
nation see your agent or write
E.W. THOMPSON, A. @. P. A, Topeka
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

than 100000 men have been killed in
war in civilized countries
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

The Dreyfus verdict makes the heart
sick.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

A German army officer estimates
that in the century just closing no less
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

Whites Cream Vermifuge is perfect
ly harmless, and viii remove every
worm- II is also a tonic, and By its
strengthening properties viii restore
to pale cheeks the rosy hue Of health
Price 25c.-W. Ennis.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

TIE REPUBIIO one year one dollar.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-09-15

THE REFUBIIO one year one dollar.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
MORE FILIPINos KILLED.
Americans Fight With Rebels In Lu-
ION and Negros,

Washington, Dec. 15.-The war de-
partment today received cablegram
giving the latest developments in the
situation in the Philippines. The ca
blegram is as follows:
Manila, Dec. 15.-Batchelder. Tween
ty-fourth infantry, reports on 14th inst.
he had an engagement at the juno
ton of Magat and Rio Grande rivers,
Isabella province, enemy leaving four
dead and five MORALLY wounded. Our
loss was one drowned and four wound
ed. Says he is in need of clothing. pro-
visions and money. Will reach Tugu-
caro-, Cagayan province, shortly.
Doubtless the navy relieved him yes
terday.
Our AIS Spanish prisoners arrived
this morning. among them the sick at
Vigan, numbering 120. Young at Ban
qui, Northwestern Luzon. reports that
his troops are still pursuing the rem
nant of the insurgents, who have twen-
ty-three American prisoners in their
possession. Country exceedingly rough.
Our men without shoes, still persistent
ly pursuing. Number of Spanish pris-
oners now in hands of insurgents prob
ably 1000. mostly in south. Expect to
effect their release in few days.
'NegroS reports Sergeant Alfred Roe
der. Sixth infantry. twenty soldiers and
eighteen native police. attacked 400 in
surgents at Madrigal. Negroes. this
morning. No casualties Enemy's loss,
twenty-eight killed and many wound
ed. OTIS"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
STRENGTH OF THE BRITISH.
Of Great Britain's Army, 75, 500 Men
Are In South Africa.

New York. Dec. ia dispatch to the
World from London says: OF the army
of Great Britain 1880 men are now in
South Africa This is exclusive of all
the colonial forces raised there and in
Canada and Australia, which are est
mated to number 10000.
The Fifth division, comprising 10000
men, Is now embarking or ready to en-
bark. The Sixth division. also of 10000
men. is moblizing. Orders for the
Seventh division of 10000 to be mobil-
lied have just been issued. The total
of the reserve this year. according TO
the preliminary estimates, is 81, 600.
When all the above force is at the front
or mobilized 10000 of the reserves will
have been exhausted.
There remains of the British regular
army establishment 121, GOO mel-of
these $1,000 are in Egypt and in the
Mediterranean and other British gar
risons throughout the world.
Beyond this the war office figures
show 10000 militia. These are men who
have one months training each year,
with few regular army officers scat
tered through regimental STATS. OF
these, 10000 have been called for gar
rison duty at home.
Next come $4,000 volunteers, with
some regular army officers serving with
them, but equal in all respects to the
National Guard of the United States.
The regular force in India, exclusive
of all above figures, was. in July
last, 73,162 OF these only 5000 have
been sent to South Africa.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
POPE TALKS OF LOST POWER
BLAMES CONQUERORS OF ROME
FOR THEIR OPT CSITION.
The Course Pursued Has Prevented
His Taking Part In the Peace
Conference at The Hague.

Rome, Dec. 15.-The text of the pope's
aIlocution at yesterdays consistory is
published today. The pontiff began by
announcing the appointment of the
cardinals deputed TO open. the sacred
door of the Roman Salisica at the
commencement of the holy year. He
said he could have wished that the
church enjoyed her former liberty in
Rome and that she might thus have
been able to celebrate publicly the con-
templated ceremonies with the solemn
usages of bygone years.
Tho pope then referred to the fact
that the vatican was not invited to
send representative to the. peace con-
sress at The Hague, an omission which,
he said, has not been censured by all
impartial judges. The car, he con-
tinued invited the representatives of
the most powerful nations with view
of establishing peace. Yet there was
none more worthy of an invitation
than the pope, who had endeavored TO
obtain and to make peace and to pre-
vent confiict-an office by which the
divine will was within the attributes
of the papacy.
The holy see had desired a place in
that conference. continued the pontiff.
Ono voice had obstinately opposed
itself to this desire and had gained the
point 1t was The voice of those. who,
with the conquest of Rome, had de-
prived the pope of his power.
What hostility ASKED the pontin,
have we TO fear from them when even
in the face of Europe, they do not
hesitate to violate the sanctity OF the
rights and duties which naturally flow
from apostolic power.
Nevertheless, whatever the future
may bring. we should certainly never
by Gods hep. be found on the side OF
those who are afraid"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
BRITISH MUST APPLY.
They Only Can Receive Information
Regarding Prisoners at Pretoria.

Washington. Dec. 15.-Mr. Macrum.
United States consul at Pretoria. has
cabled the state department that the
Transvaal government has informed
him that full reports will be given
through the war office of the republic
of the name and condition of the British
prisoners when applied for by the
British authorities.
Mr.. Macrum preferred a request for
information on this point some time
ago, and was at first refused. Now,
however. that the assent of the Boer
government is given, it is noted that
their response is not complete. They
will not furnish Mr.. Macrum himself
with the information. but oblige the
British to make application to the Boer
war office. This is a small matter, but,
IL is said, may be indicative of an in
tention on the part of the Beers to
force formal recognition of their indie
pendence in every official communica-
ton by the British government.
Mr.. Macrum has succeeded in another
undertaking. having secured the release
of the British subject. Robertson. a
civilian. who had been arrested by the
Beers and confined at Pretoria on the
charge of being a spy. Upon Mr. Mac
runs representations the Transvaal
government has released Robertson
upon condition that he leave the coun-
try al once and remain out of it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
EMPEROR WILLIAM ANGRY.
VIII Withdraw German Military At
tache From Paris.

Berlin, Dec. 15.-Emperor Williams
intention to withdraw Major Baron
Suesskind, German military attache in
Paris. as cabled to the Associated
Press some time ago, has just been car
ried out. The event is considered of
prime Importance. His majesty has
become thoroughly disguised with the
attacks and insinuations of the Paris
press regarding the activity of the Ger
man military attaches and with the
numerous private and official reports
which had reached him on the. subject.
bearing out partially at least. the
newspaper charges. His keen sense of
honor was aroused, especially as he
considers that German officers who are
popularity regarded by their country
men as above reproach in military mat
tiers. ought not to be expected to fur
nish to the home government informa-
ton inconsistent with any sense Of
honor.
This view the emperor wants practi-
cally borne out. He met with a deter
mined opposition on the part Of some
of his principal military advisors, Cen
eral Won Hahnke. Count Won Schlieffen
and Count Won Waldersee, but succeed
ed in having his own way II goes
without saying that the Dreyfus affair
was the immediate cause of the order
VI NllllQl a. =, l4iSii SoNS VI
fetal. when questioned on the subject
today. did not deny this
The correspondent of the Associated
Press also understands that the duties
of all German military attaches are
likely to be modified and be brought
more in consonance with modern days
of gentlemanly honor. the emperor hop
ing. moreover. that the example given
by Germany will be initiated by other
military powers. especially France
The new century will be commemo-
rated in various ways. The emperor
has ordered that the solemn court
function usually held on New Year $
day. when the generals. courtiers and
high officials bring their congratula
tions and file past his majesty, should
occur this time on the stroke of the
midnight bell ushering in 1900. The
army also will be ordered to make
suitable commemoration of the new
century. The postal department will is
sue commemorative postal cards.
Emperor William is having good sport
at Goeho6e, where he is boar and stag
hunting.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
GENERALS ARE WANTED.
Cry In England Directed Against
Commanders of Troops.

New York, Dec. ia dispatch TO
the Tribune from London says:
Croakers and pessimists have had the
field ever since it was known that
General Methuen had retired from his
advanced position after waiting over
night in the hope that the Beers would
evacuate their rifle trenches and allow
him to convert a drawn battle into a
victory. There was a feeble rally of
credulous optimists for few hours,
While a stock exchange rumor was cur
rent that Ladysmith had been relieved
and 10000 prisoners been taken by
Butler. but the depression and gloom
steadily dcepened as the full extent of
General Methuen's losses was revealed
and the cold. hard truth was discerned
that the Highland brigade had been
entrapped. like Batacre'S forces, while
seeking to surprise the enemy. and
slaughtered without having a soldiers
chance of winning a victory.
From every London and provincial
journal came 4 loud outcry for more
troops. another division at once, and
a fresh army corps behind it, and. if
necessary, every man to the front in
order to retrieve a national disaster
and restore the British prestige
throughout the empire. One panic
stricken Tory journal warned the min
listers that they were likely to be con-
fronted with a widespread agitation
like that which arose during the
Crimean war Military writer's lost
their self-possession and advised the
abandonment of Kimberley to its fate,
the withdrawal of Methuen's force to
the Orange river where it could go TO
the rescue of Gatacre and defensive
tatics in general until second and
even third army corps could be sent
to South Africa. They failed to print
the true moral of this weeks disasters,
which is that fresh troops are not
wanted so much as generals capable Of
directing them cautiously and effective
ly against q wary and ingenious foe.
The situation is not in reality so
desperate as either the leader writer's
or the amateur strategists imagine
Lord Methuen's army has not been
crushed nor ought there to be serious
difficulty in protecting its line of COM
municationS which is guarded by not
less than 10000 troops. The chief
danger is that Kimberley may be over
whelmed by the victorious Dutch force
and Methuen's army left in the air
without an objective or q motive. But
the Boer commanders have been slow
to follow up their opportunities hither'-
to- and Seem incapable of conducting
an offensive warfare.
General Methuen's repulse. coming
after General Gatacre's reverse. may
increase the disloyalty and foment
civil war in Cape Colony. but so long
as Mr. Hofmeyer and Premier SchreiEer
remain in office these effects will be
minimized. General Butler. moreover.
will receive the belated howitzer bat
teries today and be ready for opera
tions on a large scale, which may
transform the fortune of the campaign.
He has a strong and well equipped
army. and General White is at hand TO
cooperate with him.
The situation at Natal II property
dealt with by a man of real military
genius, as Butler is known to be. viii
undergo rapid changes during the
next few days