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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-08
NOTES OF SOCIETY.

Wednesday evening the Masonic lodge had
work IN the third degree and when their IabOrs
were completed the members retired TO their
banquet hall where an elegant spread was IN
waiting consisting Of fruits, cakes, vegetables,
nuts, oysters and all kinds OF meats. which had
been prepared b. some Of the ladies Of the East
EN- Star. There were a number Of visiting
brothers present, and they all enjoyed the meet
ing and entertainment.
The 9th anniversary Of the marriage Of Mr..
and Mrs J. ". Pack was celebrated in a de-
Gghtful manner at their home last Friday even
ing. Many beautiful presents were received
and elaborate refreshments were served. Over
fifty invitations were issued.
The Model Wives surprised Mrs. R. J. Jones
Monday evening Wednesday evening the same
company surprised Mrs. o. D. Diczey, Of BOul-
der, Col, who is in the city visiting her sister
Mrs Thos- p. Leonard. Refreshments were
served and a charming evening spent at both
places.
Mr.. OrTiHe Monroe entertained a number Of
friends at the home of his sister, Mrs. ". E.
Conner, Tuesday evening
Unique invitations In the form Of a Iatch-key
bearing the words. 'Our house Is yours to
night" were responded TO BY a merry party
gathering at the hOspitabIe home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Dawson Wednesday evening. Pro
gressive whist and other games we're played,
and dainty refreshments were served, followed
b. music. Punch was served throughout the
evening Invite tIOns to the Dawson home are
always received with pleasure, and Wednesday
evening was 10 exception, as a delightful time
was enjoyed.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-08

Our line of fancy goods is complete
and Of latest desiEn.-W. ENNIS
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-08

Mr.. OrviIIe Monroe entertained a number of
friends at the home of his sister, Mrs. ". E.
Conner, Tuesday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
TROUBLE FOLLOWS ALGER.
HIS son Fred Breaks Ills Leg al Har-
ward University.

WASHINGTON Jan. 90 Secretary
Algcr went 90 Boston hastily last night
10 look after his son Fred student IA
Harvard University. who broke his leg
there yesterday. This last accident has
served lo call attention 10 the rather un-
usual series of mishaps from which the
Secretary has suffered in his family circle
during the past year. First he himself
fell from a scanolding while inspecting a
new building and was SO severely shock
ed as TO prccipitate the long and danger
Gus attack OF fever from which he suffer-
ed. Then his son Fred enlisted TOR the
war, fell from his horse al Santiago and
injured his knee so badly that perma-
nent lameness was feared. Then this
same son fell ill with the Santiago fever
and spent months in recuperating. Mean
while the other son Russel. vas thrown
from toboggan I'm Canada aud nearly
killed.
Just as he recovered his house was
burned down, destroying a large number
OF valuables. Then. very recently the
Secreiarys daughter. Mrs Pike was
stricken with appendicitis and Is not vet
recovered from the heroic operation that
Was necessary 10 save hr lie
SO with this last accident sustained by
Fred Aiger the Secretary appears 20 nave
sustained more than his share OF iomes-
tic Affections during a period when an
Of his energies and strength were requir-
cd 90 meet the heavy demand OK the puD-
lie service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
BUTLER TALKS
ABOUT HAVANA
Cubans Capable of Enforcement,
But They Should Be Allowed to
Settle Down for a While.

WASHINGTON Jan 3O.-General N. C..
Butler was given hearing By the Senate
Committee on Military Affairs to-day in
regard 10 affairs in Havana, where he
has been recently stationed as one OF the
Evacuation Commission.
He gave detailed account Of the re-
cent clashes in that city between the
Spanish soldiers and the Cubans. He eX-
planned that General Brooke order for
bidding Cuban participation in the evac-
uation ceremonies as a necessary precau-
tion. as there would have been trouble.
The Spanish residents were exceedingly
nervous. AT the same time he thought
the Cubans should De treated ubera.y
and allowed 90 Dar,lcipate TO a consid-
cradle extent in the conduct Of civil af-
talls.
COULD UTILIZE THEM.
He believed that the Cuban soldiers
could be utilized and that II there were
an organized force under American OF
ficers order could be maintained even
among the Cubans.
lie dwelt az some length upon the ex-
cessive taxes imposed under the old sys-
TEN.
SHOULD QUIET DOWN.
General Butler expressed the opinion
that I'm time the Cuban people would be
capable OF self-government but that they
should be given an opportunity 10 quiet
down and ect used 10 a more liberal ad-
ministratlon than they had ever known.
he said I'm reply 10 "A question by Seaa-
tor Carter that the census OF the Cubans
would be advisable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
GEN. WHEELEh'S FRIENDS.
Alabama Legislature Recommends
Him for the Regular Army.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Jan. "'-ih ne
General Assembly has passed resolution
recommending 10 the President the ap-
polntment Of General Wheeler to the
position OF Major-Gneral In the regular
army as soon as vacancy shall occur.
in recognition OF his gallant record ana
able generalship at the battle OF Saliti'so'
BY which he won the lasting gratitude
OF the American people.
4 resolution was also adoption as fol-
lows:
Whereas. through the tenacious EFFORTS
and enthusiastic advocacy Of that great
stateman. Hon. John +. Morgan. tho bill
authorizing the construction OF the Mica
ragua Canal. has az last been enacted
by the Federal Senate, and.
Whereas. the construction nf the Mica
ragua Canal will mean a grand evolution
for the South and the Western world
therefore be A.
Resolved. That tho General Assembly
Of Alabama. feeling grateful 20 IFS dis
tinguished senator for his courage and
splendid energy exercised In procuring
the end he has achieved and congratu-
late him in his brilliant attainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
The Bill Necessary for Peace and to
Restore Calm.
WILL HAVE ALL The DOCUMENTS
The Premier Says lie l. DESTROYS That
Full Light he Thrown on the
Subject-Ihc Opposition TO the
Governments Bni l. Now
Being Organilcd-Count
Estcrhazy.

PARIS. Jan. 3o-The Chamber ~ Dep.
utics to-day by vote of 3gs TO iSe.
adopted the Governments proposal 10
submit 10 the committee entrusted with
such matters the bin providing thar
cases OF trial revision shall be brought
before the united section OF the Court
Of Cessation. NJ Lebret the Minister o.
Justice. introduced the bill and asked
that It be sent to the committee. t
was read amid profound silence.
Is NECESSARY
The preamble OF the measure dcclar-
ing that the bin WAS one OF necessity for
peace and 20 restore calm In the country,
was greeted with applause from the
centre and murmurs from the extreme
left NJ. Georges Berry. Allied COnserva-
tive, presenting The first division OF the
Seine said the Chamber was not aware
why the government introduced the bill
and asked for official publication OF the
evidence in the case of NJ Bard. who
reported ON the Dreyfus case To- the
Court of Cassaton (CheersD
NJ. Dupuy the Premier. said he did not
wish the Chamber 90 vote In the dark
He was desirous that full light be thrown
upon the subject and therefore the gov
ernment would submit 90 the COMMITTEES
the complete documents In the case.
(Cheors)
THE OPPOSITION.
The committee met after the Chambcr
had adjourned and NJ. Basaus report
was communicated 10 IT, Nine Poince-
aire and Bourgeois arc organizing me
opposition 10 the governments bill
10 appears that Nine L0ew and Bard
and Manau refused % appear before N.
committee and they will pro-
badly be summoned before the COMMITTEES
of the chamber. II asked 20 Justify their
conduct they may be compelled TO pro-
duce the secret evidence they received
ln that event the whole truth will come
out IN the chamber OF Deputies.
Major Count Estorhazy has again been
before the Criminal Section Of the Court
)f Cessation. but Il Is l0.derstood that
bee refuses 20 give any further testimony
before the section and insists upon be-
Ing heard by the entire court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
WORK ON ARMY BILL.
The House Devoted Yesterdays Ses-
sion 20 That Measure.

lne House Devoted eStcrual Ses-
sion TO That Measure.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.-The House
put I'm a hard days work on the army
bill to-day and tonight when il adjourn
ed. thirteen Of the twenty pages had
been completed The committee amend
ments giving the President discret tionary
power 10 reduce the size OF the infantry
companies and cavalry troops 10 sixty
men each, were adopted and also n
series of amendments 10 reduce the Off
GERS Of the stan 33l. A substitute wls
adopted for the section providing Tor
promotions, which was designed 70 equal
ize promotions. A fight was made 10 re-
duce the age limit for officers 10 be ap-
pointed to the various star departments
from fifty 10 thirty, but II failed An
amendment was. however, adopted 10 re-
qure a mental and moral, as well as a
physical examination for such apDointeeg
Much of the time Of the day was occu-
pied In short speeches on the general rro-
position TO increase the army and annex
the Philippines and there were several
lively personal controversies.
The House will meet tomorrow nj II
and whatever time is left after 3 O'clock
under the five minutes rule. will be de-
voted 10 general debate. The heavy
weights on both side will close. The
fnal vote IS 10 be taken at O'Clock.
The House adjourned at 5.s5 +. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
MRS. MAYER'S
LEAP TO DEATH.
The Wife of Pittsburg Tobacco
Manufacturer browns Herself
from an Atlantic CITY Pier,

ATLANTIC CITY. y. j., January m-
Mrs William Mayer aged thirty years.
vile OF a wealthy wholesale tobacco dea..
er' OF Liberty street, Pitts5urg. commit
ted suicide to-day by jumping into the
ocean from Young Pier at the end OF
Tennessee avenue Mrs. Mayer has beea
here about ten days in the hope or I'm.
proving her health There seems 70 be
no doubt that III health produced mel
aneholia and provoked her TO eni her
life
Mr.. Mayer has been telegraphed for
and viii arrive tomorrow. The fatal
leap was taken shortly after the noon
hour.
DONE SUDDENLY.
Mrs Mayer and her maid Miss NJ. T..
Horne, had been on the pier Tor some
time and were on their way to the
Homehurst Hotel, where they were stop
ping. Mrs. Mayer was apparently IN good
spirits. About midway on the pier the
maid turned 20 look at q distant object
when she heard a rustic Of skirts ana
turning about again saw Mrs. Mayer
throw herself against the rails and oy
double movement unbalance - mat she
fell headlong into the sea. Mrs. Mayer
uttered no sounl as she fell and mace no
struggle TO keep atioat.
KILLED BY THE SHOCK
A boat was lowered and the body was
brought ashore. Doctors were al hand.
but after an hours work there was no
signs OF resuscltati0n. The stomach
yielded no more than pint OF water ana
the inference ia that the shock from the
cold water killed the woman almost as
soon as she struck the sea.
Previous 10 her arrival she had been
under treatment for nervous prostration
st = private saaltaIlum In Phllsdelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
Fnmine I'm Palestine

JERUSALEM, Jan. 2e.-There IS a
famine throughout Palestine. Flour has
advanced 20 per cent in price. The corps
have failed through drought and unsea-
sOnable weather
Crowds OF starving people. principally
poor Hebrews. are fiockng into Jerusa-
lem and all charitable funds are taxed
10 the utmost 20 feed them. From the
country round about narrowing reports
come of death and privatlon. Appeals
have been made TO England ana other
countries for help Philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
PORTE ERFIEL0 & co. ASSIGN.
They Had an Office in This City aud
Many in the State.


! WASHINGTON. Jan. s0.-Wm. 4. Por-
! terdold d Co.. bankers and commission
stock brokers. who have been engaged
/ in business at 6l3 Fifteenth street. to-day
| made an assignment for the benefit NJ
/ their creditors, naming Richard II. Tay-
| Tor and Thomas i. Young assipuees. As
! sets are stated to be S30,HA49 and lia5ili-
] ties $40 H9.SS.
Mr.. pOrterield. the senior and manag-
/ ing member of the firm, makes the foi-
| lowing statement: Il have worked twenty
hours day for the past month. and am
simply q physical wreck. Ny efforts TO
keep things moving through This advanc-
ing market We're successful mp to the
past few days. when. Through the talk
Of supposed friends and published inter-
views by former partners, our financial
standing has been weakened. and our
southern clientele made "a run uDon u.s.
our finances being scattered in southern
banks. were not available for immediate
use and this together with considerable
moneys due us by responsible people, but
uncollectable upon q moments notice
makes "a combination of circumstances
which we cannot overcome. Considering
the state of the markets and the wrrn-
out condition of my assistants. I con-
Cluded this was the only move left tO pro-
tect our customers and ourselves. We
settled mp an our local obligations and
discontinued business I'm Washington last
week. as we were unable TO place trans.
actions here on "a commission basis salts
factorily We have paid ont over So 600
10 customers during the past week From
the condition of our accounts i think cur
assignees will be able TO make d salts
factory settlement with an customcrs."
W. A. Portcrield d CO.. had branch Of
fees scattered an over the Stlie. and re-
ceived a large amount OF patronage.
Their Office here is located at 80. 1l0na
east Main street. and is under ,he man.
agement Of Mr. r. b. Wilson. wcll-
known Nirginian
Among other places where they have
been doing business arc SoItl B1stcn
Keysvillc and Newport News.
a special TO The Times last 2i1lt from
Newport News says
Information was received here this
morning to the eject that Portcrdeld &
Co., the stock brokers. had assigned. Mr.
~. NJ Cooper is their correspondent here.
There were a. number of long faces in
the brokers' room I'm the Braxton Build
ing this morning when the patrons read
Tie news on the stock quotation board.
cit is said that one man held S1200 pro-
dts with Porterneld q Co., and refused
to close Saturday
"This afternoon Mr. Cooper attached
5000 of Porterholis money deposited in
the First National Bank"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31

the Hong k->ag Filipino Junta into this
country. J would not vote for such q
petty. trining promise. oven n 1t We're
20 take the entire army Of the United
States 20 show the aggregation Of Ma
laws and Filiplnos who doubt our au-
thorlty that VIC would not bulge one
inch.'
a CHANGE NEEDED.
Mr. Carter thought this country needed
q change in its foreign policy and thought
our trade would not amount 10 much
abroad until 81 is once thoroughly un-
derst0od that an American citizen would
be protected in AN his rights in any part
Of The world. Fic thought 70 a. shame ON
the United States government that many
of iis citizens seeking protection passed
by the American consulate and entered
those of Great Britain or France
Replying 90 a question by Nh Mason.
Mr.. Carter said that The power of The
United States was tho only authority
to-day recognized in the Philippines
owe will inquire when this treaty shall
have been ratified who IN those islands
is in rebellion against our government.
II they DO not recognize the rights and
authority We shall exercise there we
will whip them to death. The soldiers
of the United States win not withdraw
from those islands until a proper and
stable government shah have been es-
tab1shed there
The Scrate then at o O'Clock. on mo-
ti0n Of Mr Davis. went into executive
session At $40 =. NJ tho Senate ad-
i0urnod
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
Perverted to Further Purposes Of a
New Corporation.
NEWSPAPERS At ITS MERCY,
II Has Acquired Fourteen Mills i'm the
Past Week and Is Gradually ABB
sorbing An East OF Michigan.
They Want to BE Able
10 Profit by Cana
dian Trade.

| WASHINGTON, Jan. W.-Thc called
ntoting OF the American y, wspaper Pub
/ urhcrs' Association was held here to-
/ d4v with view OF drawing the atten-
ton OF ihc Americans OF the Joint High
I Commission 10 the urgent need that
I policy be adopted which snail protect
American Industry Dy securing in the
treaty now in course Of preparation be-
tween tho United States aud Canada Il
re,ocation OF the present duty on pr.nt
paper and pulp from Canada. After IL
brief ana informal discussion d state
ment oil the view OF the American Puo-
fishers Association was adopted, ordered
10 be yrinted ana presenter 10 tne MEM
Dcrs OF the Commission ana 10 kepresen-
tatNcs ana senators n congress. Inc
statement says d. parU
InE SIAIEAiENT.
The delegated representatives. Of large
numoer Oh newspapers ln meeting assem-
Dled at Washington January 80 1883, re-
syectrully su0mt 20 the President and
10 the American Commissioners tnat tne
honest intentions Wnicn ouginany IA
paper and pup has been perverted TO
Iurtner the purpose ot recently iormd
CORPORATION. the international paper COM
pany and that every newspaper puohca-
ton in the country east oil the ROCKY
Mountains mas been paced at the mercy
OL tne cOrpO.atl0n.
Within the last week we are informed
that tne international Paper Company
has acquired minis and that it IS nego-
tiating Tor ,nree other properties Wnlcn
represent all OF the output from indepen-
dent mills ia the taruOury east OF Micni-
gan.
UNFAIR ADVANTAGE.
In view OF the ct that the lnterna-
tioual Paper Company is ceiling its sur
plus paper iu England Australia and
Japan lu successful competition With
Canadian and swedish manufacturers
and in view OF the important point that
the International Paper Company is pro-
iccted by reason OF IT'S proximity to its
customers 70 the extent OF an average OF
SL0J per ton. ami by reason of It's ability
20 obtain cheaper and better supplies of
coal and chemicals, we fail 10 see the rea-
son for giving sanction to its abuse Of
governmental protection.
We therefore. urge that advantage be
taken of the opportunity afforded by the
Canadian treaty negotiation 10 place pulp
and paper on the free list and thereby
give the only strong and permanent as
surance OF protection from this comblna-
tion.
Among the newspapers represented at
the meeting We're the following: Raleigh
News and Observer; Atlanta Constitu-
lion; Richmond UaJ Dispatch: Savannah
(Ga) Morning News; New Orleans Times
ID emocrat. New Orleans Picayune.
committee was appointed 10 present
the statement % the President
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
WILL GO TO CUBA,
Officers Of Fifth Infantry Ordered to
Report by February Sth.

ATLANTA. GA. January SO.-orders
were received at Fort Mcpherson to-day
directing Major j. c. Chance in command
Captains Forbes and Particle and Lieu
tenants Martin. Jarvis and Shaw 10 re-
port az a point Of embarkauon not later
than February SIN. They w.ll 80 70 Cuba
for duty with their regiment, the tsftn
Infantry Tbs order takes from Fort
Mcpherson the remaining officers OF The
Fifth who were left behind to garrison the
post when the regiment to cuba last
summer.
The reservation WILL it is believed. be
used now solely as "a general hospital
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
COME TO STAY.
The Cotton Rate Cuts i'm the South Bid
Fair To BE a Permanent Thing,

ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 30.-The cotton
rate war TO Southern and East points
actuated few days ago by the Seaboard
Line cut Of so per cent, and then follow
ed by an additional cut from the same
road Of cents per hundred pounds is
here 10 stay Joint cotton tariff having
been issued by the Southern Freight
Association making rates permanent and
regular, beginning tomorrow.
Cotton was moved from Atlanta IN
Liverpool Saturday on q rate Of 80 cents
! cents cheaper than cotton was hauled
under the old rate from Atlanta 10
Brunswick or Savannah.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
Cen. stanton Retired.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 30.-Gencral Thad-
deus Stanton, Pa9master-General OF the
Army, was retired at noon to-day. in con-
Iormlty with the age requirements Of SER
vice He will be presented with a silver
loving cup by his department as a mark
oi personal regard and appreciation of
his public service.
colonel Asa B. Carey. Assistant Pay
s,ist s,s ter-1enefal was to-day promoted 10
MI the vacancy, with rank of bripadler-
general.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
PLAY for ShapIreV

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Jan. 3O-Tom
Sharkey put out Jack Mccormick. of This
city, I'm the second round OF what was 10
tonight The bout lasted as long las n
did practically because the sailor wanted
10 give the great crowd a show for their
money.
After the bout Sharkey announced that
o. Rourke would, on his behalf. cover
the money DEPOSITED I'm New York bv
Fitzsimmons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
INFANTRY ENOUGH.
The War Department Thinks Cavalry
Only T. Now Need al i'm Cuba.

SAVANNAH. GA, Jan. 5o.-The War
Department has reached the conclusion
that IL has about enough infantry I'm
cuba at present and that cavalry IS now
needed. Some fifteen troops OF the Second,
Fifth and Eighth Cavalry Cregulars)
will sail from here on three transports.
the Minnewaska. Manitoba and Michigan
TO- morrow and Wednesday. The cities
of Cuba are now pretty well supplied
with American foot troops and the
especial need I'm the island is for mounted
men I'm the country districts who can
cover and preserve the peace In such ter
rtory. The transports therefore. are car
ryIng cavalry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
THE BEEF WAS GOOD.
Colonel Smith says That Shipped On
the Mohican Was Fine.

WASHINGTON, Jan. a0.-The Commits
sary Generals office has received a tele-
gram from Lieutenant-Colonel Abel
Smith at Havana concerning the beef
shipped on the Mohican for which a
board OF survey was ordered. The dis
patch says:
Not a pound OF beef condemned or
thrown overheard known 10 me. on
contrary. board called for by me pro-
nounced beef fine. Quartermaster un-
loaded part of cargo contrary TO my re-
cOmmendation, but was stopped and ship
held until could be properly handled
The board was unnecessary, but deemed
a wise precaution."
,Sgned SMITH"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
MRS. GEORGE IN COURT.
George saxon's Slayer Listens 20 the
Preliminary Arguments

CANTON. o.. Jan. 30.-Afrs. Annie
George, indicted OF murder In the 6rst
degree. for the killing of George Sayon
brother OF Mrs Mckinley. was brought
into court to-day to hear arguments on
tomorrow
Judge Taylor took the matter under adj
ylsement and will hand down his docis-
IONS tomorrow when the arraienment Of
Mrs George will follow al once
u is thought that there will be no moro
preliminary motions and that the trial
will proceed.
Attorneys for Mrs George will endeayor
10 establish an alibi.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
\ Mountain Icud.

HAAfLIN. W VA. Jan. % The home
OF James skeens. on GuyandOtte river
was attacked last midnight by four
masked and armed men. Black Skeens
was killed. James skeens Was mortally
wounded. and his wife and baby and
Ambrose Spurlock were seriously wound
ed. Arrests will follow and further trou'
bic is feared before a preliminary trial
is held The tragedy l. the result OF an
old feud in that mountainous district.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
COLORADO BURIED.
old Settlers Says the snowsform There
Isa Record Breaker.

DENVER. COL. Jan. 3O.-The snow
storm has ontlnu day over the relt
er part OF Colorado. and IL Is said by
Old settles 20 be n record breaker.
in most cases the companies have given
up hope OF operating them. Snow sides
are reported az many places. but the
only loss OF life 80 Tar known was AZ
Apex, where the family OF William Ra-
dolph were buried under tons OF Ice and