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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-22

Nothing but wheat; what you might
call a sea of wheat" Is what was said
by a lecturer speaking Of Western Can
ada. For particulars as to routes. rail-
way fares. ETC., apply to Superintendent
Of Immigration, Department Interior. OF
tawa, Canada, or TO ]. s. Crawford, ~
West Ninth Street Kansas City. Mo.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-22

tinware.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-22

High Low. Closet Closed
June ~ June IL
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-22

grandpa fish will tell the little min
nows that there was more swimming
room in Kansas waters in the spring
of 80 than at any time since Father
Noah's freckled megatherium died as
the old ark was sailing over the valley
of the Kaw.
1t has been found that the Kansas
chigger this year swims and carries a
sword and a bayonet
The Consolidated Light and Fuel
Company of Kansas City. Kas, with a
capital of se5,O has applied for a
charter. The objects Of the concern.
rs set forth in the articles of incorpor.
alton. are to manufacture and supply
light and heat to private parties, to
construct and operate a pipe line from
the gas and oil fields of southeastern
Kansas to Kansas City. and to own
and operate gas and oil wells
Fun is being made of the Kansas
towns who are figuring on securing
Frank and Jesse James as features Of
coming attractions, and nothing can
be said to ward it on
Two weeks ago So, 900 pipe organ
arrived for the Congregational church
at Hiawatha Ex-Governor Morrill, is
the richest man in that town, and the
story was at once circulated and credit
ed that he was the giver. 1t now turns
out that the organ was the gift OF
Ewing Herbert, as q memorial for his
wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

feminist Standeroth. who has wife ana tour
children. was the driver OF mall wagon No ~. ana
It was his duty 10 carry bags 10 the sub-stations
from King-s- to One-hundred -and-twenty-third-
st. on the West Side. and from the Postoiilce 10
Fourtcenth-st.. the East Side. Besides this ne
collected the mails from these stations ana Drousn,
them the Postoffice.
He was arrested last night he drove up 20
tho postofice IN Mail-st, and was much surprised
when he taken into custody. In feedbag
which he carried for his horses. were found towel;
silver trnkets cuf buttons and other things when
II is alleged stolen from the mails. Standeroin
drove n double wagon for which he received slo
a week. Drivers Of single wagons receive 81 n day
and If they work SIX days only receive S. Thev
work from twelve sixteen hours a day for me
same wages. When locked up Starderoth broke
down and wept like child.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

time the necessity OF strict devotion TO legislative
matters having In view the completion or our III
bors at the earliest possible date. /,
The year through which have just passed ~
freghted with much that makes Us more tnan ever
proud to say that American citizens. since
our last annual session Nation has waged n
successful war. which has earned for US greater re-
spect and admiration from all other nations man
we have ever before enjoyed 1nsdentally tneIe
has been created sympathetic bond heiween ,ne
great English speaking nations such as mas n.N.I
existed before. and the result OF when must NC
beneficial 10 all mankind. -,
we find throughout our beloved country to-day a
union OF hearts well as of States. ana ouf iiesi
dent enjoying enthusiastic greeting IN 'nat
section against which he fought as would ne at-
corded him in New-York or Massachusetts, a year
ago our National domain was bounced ny ,tne
oceans and the Gulf OF Mexico. Now the encrcnng
sun continually shines upon our nag waving over
United States territory. And we are here 10 lesls
late for the Empire State OF all this more than
ever glorious Union State having as Its netrop,
oils the largest and most powerful city or an ana
the financial centre of the Nation--a state wnose
people are nearly tenth OF the entire population
of all the forty-hve States - i'd
These facts while they Justly appeal 10 our prlde
as citizens of the State. should not eXalt us put
ra her Impress upon us more solemn sense OF our
great responsibility-to the end that our Work may
conform to the great sovereignty which we repre-
sent and that during the session our enactments
may upon such lines will best tend 10 ADVANCE
the vast interests intrusted TO our care
Mr. Nixon was loudly applauded on the conclusion
OF his address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

When man feels that he is losing his health and
vigor when his cheeks no longer glow his step IS no
longer elastic and the sparkle of health is no longer
in his ewes he should work less rest more and resort
10 the right remedy restore his bodily vigor Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is natural medi
cine-a scientific medicine. II does no violence 10
nature II works with and not against nature. IL
promotes the natural processes OF secretion ana e1
cre,ion II inparts vitality and power to the whole
system II gives pumpness and color to the cheeks
sparkle 10 the eyes steadincss TO the nerves strength
10 the muscles and the animation Of health to the
whole body !, makes the appetite keen and hearty
II is the great blood maker hesh.buder and nerve
tonic and restorative. Medicine dealers sell II ana
have absolutely nothing else just as good"
Il was afflicted with pimpes and bois and running
cores on face and neck writes Robert : "ert ESQ OF
No 6fs Galloway Avenue. Columbus ONO took Dr
pierccs Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets
and cured
Consultation is the commonest beginning and hrst
cause Of MANY serious diseases and 1t should always
he treated with Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets used IN
Connection with the Discovery These are the
most perfect natural laxatvcs and permanently cure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

Of this Senate the United States has declared
war. won battles on land and sea, and cstab1Sned
peace on its own terms. new National pohcy
challenging the admiration Of the world mas
sprung into nfc in harmony With which patrlouc
movement IN this State has placed in the executive
chair one Of the conspicuous heroes OF the war.
stanch advocate of this new policy of the Nation
In the unfolding Of our higher destiny as a people
the Empire STATE must be kept In the forefront OF
the march Of progress Mos, important will he the
work OF this Senate. IN connection With IT'S CO.
ordinate branch Of the legislature. in fulfilling the
promises which the Chief Executive and We have
made TO the people OF the State
Both YOU VINO have returned and you who are
here for the first time have come with determine
tion 70 do what YOU for the Advancement or
the interests Of our State, and beg 10 assure you
that Will put forth every effort TO facilitate the
work you propose 10 do.
Immediately after the Lieutenant Governors
speech the officers chosen at Yesterdays caucus
elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
PROCEEDINGS OF ASSEMBLY.
MR.. N1XONs ADDREss-PLEA FOR AN
HONEST BALLOT


Albany Ian 4-In the Assembly there was no
assignment of seats and members sat down whe'e
they pleased the drawing for seats pe''s poS'
poned until after the session.
II was few minutes after u O'Clock "hen 'io
Asser,hlv was called 10 order by Clerk Baxter anu
the election Of officers Of the House was begun
The Repuhlicans elected the ticket nominated 81
the caucus Yesterday .a,-
Mr. nixon. the Speaker escorted TO the chair'
and said:
Gentlemen Of the Assembly: After a serne evn ne
e,ght Years upon the floor of this Dody assuiii
The position to which you have SO seneiiOuS -,
elac.ed me with believe fun appreciation OF
,s responsibilities and its eXactions ms PIoilio
zion the fulilment of which have laooreo 70 W.
serve az Your hands. fully appreciate ana in ~
heartily thank you for III ana especa.S nVt . ed
cordial and unanimous spirit you nave ni'''ie''e'
TIE mower OF the presiding officer Of legislative
bodv is conceded 10 be great ana whethei oi ~
ana; mower is exercised mpartally can pest pe
Judged by the results OF session woulu assume
nc dtie OF this position with less commence were
I, no, for the fact that have served In the Assem-
bly with a majority of the present members anu
MEL some of for several years. ana my eA-
perience and observation nave peel tlldt any :
her who is disposed to be far In whatever position
ne NAV occupy. is always accordeu tue HeSI ~
support Of his colleagues In this body regafoless
OF his political faith. . a.. .ss,o, 90
preside over your deliberations in spirit OF justice
and equity toward all. 10 enforce the rueS WIZ ~,
ont fear or favor 10 accord 10 every member NE
Individual rights. and by so doing nope 10 fhe'''
your confidence and co-operatlon ~ "a
The Interests OF great State are many ana
varied This IS tsuly the Empire state, our Hailu-
sacturinr agricultural and commercial Interests
demand honest. fair and judcious legislation with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
TROLLEY GRANT REVOhED
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF MOUNT vERNoN's
COMMON COUNCIL
THE WHOLE QUESTION TO BE TAKEN Or -
PuBrI- MEErINGs-cITY CLERK Hofr

u,,v WHOLE QUESTION TO BE TAKEN UP AT
,,,p,,- MEErrSGs-cITY CLERK HoYT
no STAND TRIAL.
A, the meeting OF the Common EQUINE" u
Mount Vernon on Tuesday night A'ue' man
William d. Grant. representing the 'o"''e'
y, ,ha whole 70 which were referred the charges
~ the Board Of Trade against '"y C'e'" 49,.
~ nov, presented its report. The commit
tee has found that by the action "a '"'
c,.x, t., failing TO read the application OK the
Uestchester Electric Company, at least one AZ
,orr,an voted to grant franchise for ni'y
r,,ol line the New York. Westchester
ard Connecticut Traction Company. Inc COM
- recommended that the Clerk appear Tor
,r,., an n charge Of supp-essing public oocu-
-. =. session Of the Aldermen TO ne hen
on January H. .,.,,o %
49,. sor,ors nature of the charges trial shoulo
| :. hala earlier. and resolution was nhai'y
os.~,,oa which sets the date for the night Oh
| rhursdav January II. at an open Session VI
the Board ,,,.oa
1-hore was some opposition to the committees
renort and Aldermen Hayward Connor anu
poedel voted against IT. but 1t was carried os
majority vote o,,o,,aa %
~ tho last meeting. TO rescind the ira"0"''e
granted under the misapprehensioh 10 'he "a0
| Ion comnany. was then taken UP. IL was
found bv inquiries made of the Corpo'a'o'
| counsel that the company had not yet forha"s
s,eniAed It's Intention TO accept the ifano"''''
and some OF the Aldermen held that TINS III
validated IT, When vote was taken '"e y az
chlse was revoked unanimously.
The whole proceedings Will now ne gone o.''
aaa,r IN regard to the franchises on 'heS'''
uu and the part OF the city covered by the ap-
n,catlon which caused the trouble. tty 'ie'S
t.ovt WAS directed to advertise public hearihs
an January 10 for the Westchester teC'ilV
Ra,lroad or Union Railroad. as II Is oet'r'
known and another on January ~ TOT ts 'N"''
the traction company. 49,, lido,
The Board OF Trade. or at leas' 'ne ~" 49,,
members Of II are urging the Aldermen 10 laNo'
,ha Union company because IL Is already oper
atIne lines I'm Mount Vernon, fonKets. 49,
Rochelle Pelham, and as far "a one huhuieu
and-twenty -ninth-st. They say mat II a i, IVA,
company is permitted TO build line III ,me ivy
! r. cannot give a complete service, put VIII nay.
"a transfer to the Union lines when VIII COSY
the messenger another 1--WE cents, whereas wy
linton company agrees to carry passengers ~
any point OF its system above the ftarlein hN''
~ another for n single fare OF five cents
Mayor Fiske and the friends or the VaVNui
| company saw they are not in favor or sihs!,
| comnany having a monopoly OF the city. nho
| that their actions In blocking the Union com
pany have been for the public gooo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
BILL TO REPEAL THE RATNES LAW.

Mr.. HARBURGER TO INTRODUCE IT-PRovIsIoNs
LOOKING TO GREATER FREEDOM ON SUNDAY.
Albany Jan. 4-Assemblyman Hamburger OF
New-York. has relinquished his determination
TO fight the Ranes law and to secure more liberal
Sunday in New-York CITY Last session Mr.
Hamburger introduced bill for the repeal OF the
Raines law and restoration OF the old system OF
excise control upon what he terms home rule
principles He made determined effort TO get the
bill before the Assembly. but did not succeed IN get
ting IT out Of committee He says he Is now con-
WINGED that the sentiment against the Raines law
is growing and expects q better fate for his Dill
this winter He proposes 10 get 1t early before 'he
Assembly. and will then ask for n hearing before
the committee. He said to-day that he would IN
troduce his repeal bill next Wednesday night Inc
principal features Of the bill provide that the IL
cense fee for the sale Of ale and beer shall be $50
n wear and for VINE and other liquors from sl5o 10
500 a year for all hotels and saloons. except as
hereinafter provided.
Hotels which do a business OF between No" ana
so 900 year shall pay annual liquor tax OF ISL"
Those which do a business of between sp,cU ana
10000 year shall pay annual liquor tax OF tp"'
and those which 10 a business exceeding SHro a
year shall pay 500.
Another section of the bill will provide for the
restoration of excise boards In city. hamlet
village in the STATE Sc hs they sSa sn r
In the same way as a judicial trlpuhraL .a. .ha.
"one reason of this said M 'ss,oner Of
A city has no discretion in the matter AT all pul ~
D9vs him the $50 The result is that the Court of
Special Sessions Is overloaded with cases, ana when
S ,ins thew must appiy to the Supreme Court.
which generally appoints referee ana from t"' .
TO six months passes peiore n oeois'o" ''" "
Mr. Harburger's ideas will permit baseball on
tertainmenis sunday night between the hours OF
s and II o'clock. These bills VIII also De 'n"o-
l UTolr c1at- nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
NOT ANXIOUS FOR MORE PAI.

STATE PRISON COMMISSIONERS REQUEST THAT
THEIR ALLOWANCES RE NOT INCREASED
Albany Jan IA most unusual thing TOOK
nlace to-day when the members Of the State Prison
Commission asked that the maximum allowance
which they can receive in the aggregate LOT ser
vices rendered in connection with the Commission
be not increased. The prison law provides that
the members Of the Commission shall receive sio
day for each day devoted to prison work, but tha'
the total amount paid TO the eight commissioners
shall not exceed 5000 year. The Statutory He-
vision Commission in Its revision OF the prison
laws to be introduced at this session proposed 10
raise the compensation to $500. and allow inc
Commission TO appoint inspectors The commas
s,onrrs OF Prisons have requested that the pro-
ad cbanga no not made and to-day sent COM
mittee to the Statutory Revision Commission set
ting forth that request.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

MAYOR VAN WICK WILL PRESIDE OVER THE
MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL AS
SEMBIY TODAY.

The members Of the Municipal Assembly from
the Borough Of Manhattan will meet In the cham
Der OF the Board OF Aldermen at noon to-day TO
elect a successor 10 the late Augustus W. Peters
as president Of the borough. Mayor Van Wyck
will preside but he will not vote unless II is to
cast the deciding vote. II was apparently unset
tied last night as to who should succeed Mr.
Peters The gossip that John Fox would prob
ably be the man. but James J. Martin is also said
70 have strong support. Mr.. Croker. so far as can
be learned. has not decided just who he will have
elected
The Board Of Public improvements yesterday
adopted resolutions declaring that President Peters
was a man loved and respected in his private
sphere one whose stability OF character and integ
rity were tried successfully In the crucibe OF met
ropolitan life for than twenty years a man
who typihed conspicuously those qualities that dis
tinguish the ideal American citizen. and who. In A
word reflected credit In every position that ne oc-
cupied'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
MR.. DTNGLEY'S FIGHT FOR LIFE
HE HAS A SINKING SPELL. BUT RALLIES
AND APPEARS STRONGER

HE HAS SINKING SPELL, BUT RALLIES
AND APPEARS STRONGER.
Washington, Jan. 4.-To-night the physicians
attending Representative Dingley announce thar
he is resting comfortably. but they are not YET
able TO say whether there Is sufficient vitality
left I'm the patient successfully to resist the in
roads Of the disease After his sfnking spell TINS
morning he rallied somewhat. and tonight APP
pears stronger.
Mr. Dingley spent restless night ana 'his
morning had a high fever and was niue
weaker The weather is muggy and the at
mosphere heavy. which affected him unfavor-
ably, and caused renewed fears that IN MS
weakened state. the best efforts OF the physl-
clans might not avail to save him
At II o'clock Mr.. Dingley was In a very weak
condition He was unable 10 recognize those
about him. and the fact that his pulse remained
practically stationary was the only hopeful sign
When Dr. Deale left tn house this forenoon IL
WAS announced that Mr. Dlngley was In criti-.
cal condition. though there had been no alarm
ing change save In increased weakness AL
noon dspatches were sent TO absent members
OF the family, saying that the patients conoi-
ton was no worse, and that hope OF recovery
was still entertained
The interest OF Mr.. Dingley's frier DIS ana the
public I'm his condition continued In evidence
during the day. and Speaker Reed ana many
members OF both houses Of Congress were among
the host Of inquirers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
CONDITION OF OTHER 1NvAL1Ds.

vrcE-pREs1DEXT HOBART ILL WITH GRIP-sES-
AToR cU1LOM GETS BAD FALL"
uosb,npton Jan 4.-Vice-President Hobart was
,,,aba 10 attend the session OF the Senate to-oa!
so;,, confined to his home with mild attack OF
the grip. .. .-o,,
Roth the Illinois Senators were prevented troii
alternating the session. Senator Culom on ac-
count OF a fall and Senator Mason because Oh III
ness Mr. Cullom fell on the Ice IN gong out
Monday night to mail some letters. ana was 30
badlv bruised that he has since been cohiheu 10
his he'd It was at first thought that ne nau
broken some bones. but the attending phys'cian
saws that he escaped this injury hr Mason mas
been III from an attack OF quinsy and otner COM
nl,catlons but his condition was improved 'o-uas'
or other Senator'S who have been ILL., al are I'M
nroving. Senator Allison was able 10 De IN MS
seat to-day. Senator Turpie continues 70 maniies'
favorable symptoms and Senator Cockrell IS no"
hIo "a ST ND Senator Culom is the fourth men en-
ber ~ the Committee on Appropriations 10 oc us
abled recently. -, 80. h.e, suNerinr with
81 ys convalescing His physician, Or J0hhsI x,
ays there is no foundation for the stoIy .,n, %
VacVeagh has been threatened Win ouastinn
Iits getting out OF doors again Is only au''
OF regan!ng his strength
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
BILL TO REDUCE EXPRESS CHAkGbS.
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION MAY TAKb ACTION
REGARDING ALLEGED EXoRB1-
TANT RATES.

Albany Jan. 1T is announced that at the sue-
gest,on Of the Merchants Association OF New
York bill will be introduced to place the express
companies doing business In this state uhoer INC
.unervis,on OF the State Railroad Commission
This action is based upon the statement that a
large part Of every dollar paid by the merchants
for express charges is exorbitant. and is exac'ed
10 pay a monstrous profit 10 an unrestraiheu
monopoly" To this end the association introduces
a bill to regulate express companies me Mer-
chants Association says that while freight charges
have besn greatly reduced in years. express
charges have undergone nothing Ike proportion
ate reduction. circular sent out deciares tnat Oh
from 10 Is per cent Of the value OF the goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
The public schools teach

The public schools teach
almost every known branch
of study but the one most
important branch of all.
What does il profit your son
if he has an intellect like a
Newton, and is mentally an
Admiral Crichton, if be has
a weak and puny body and
not the remotest idea of
how to care for his health ?
A boy should be taught
from the start that his
health is his most precious
end DOWN emit. Without
health, all the talent, all
the genius, and all the am
bition in the world arc
worthless. A boy should
be taught that success in
any walk Of life. that hap
piness, and life itself are
dependent upon his care
of his health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

The usual committees were appointed In the SEN
ate to wait upon the Assembly. and the Cover
nor's message was then read. 1t consumed twenty
five minutes and made excellent impression
Many Of its recommendations will undoubtedly De
adopted. A,, 49, cerator
Ahearn providing for home FOR me poor III ,ss
neieh horh hood Of New-York. the senate AT Loo
o m adjourned until Wednesday night next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
RIILS TO BE ACTED on.
Albany. Jan. Ain the line Of mentioned FORTH
coming natters before the I.egslature are these:

Albany. Jan. An the line OF mentioned forth
coming matters before the Legislature are these:
Tho Merchants Association Of the State will ask
that EXPRESS companies he put under the super,
vision OF the Railroad Commission Ihere VIII
II will appropriate 10000 .ou
\ bill approprang $4,000 to equip cancer
hospital at Buffalo $500 80, .,
senator Coggeshall to-day introduced bill APP
nronriating s. 900 for a FISH hatchery in the town
of Trenton. Oneida County. ,.,
Senator Brackets bill providing that the school
tax for Schenectady shall not exceed hve mills on
a dollar. ,.u,,,,-.
Senator Boyces bill. authorizing the Lansin9Durg
water Commissioners to acquire property for sewer
purposes and employ an additional engineer at
forney and other necessary assistants.
Snnstor Fsworth's bill appropris ting 1880 for
contingent expenses Of the legislature
Senator Johnson introduced bill authorizing APP
riication 10 the Supreme Court TO compel the re-
rnd,ng OF money by the State Treasurer In cases
81 cancellafion Of tax sales enormously made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
ALLEGED Wall ROBBERS IN CUSTODY.
ONE GAVE HIMSELF Up AND IMPLICATED THF
OTHER. THE DRIVER OF ONE OF
THE WAGONS

A young man. who gave his name Frank
Woodward. walked into the West Twentleth-st
police station yesterday afternoon and told the
sergeant at the desk that on December 20 he had
stolen two packages from the United States mail
wagons. and had since taken other packages He
accused another Of assisting in the thefts.
The other man, he said had really spurred him
on TO the thefts He was turned over to the Fed
eral authorities by Magistrate Wentworth in the
jefferson Market Police Court. and later was held
for trial by Commissioner Shields.
Woodward's alleged accomplish arrested last
night and afte being taken To the Federal Build
ing was taken to the Church-st police station by
chief Postof'ce Inspector Wheeler and Inspector
Hartshorne and locked up. He Is William Stande-
roth forty-four years old Of No. 1872 East Four
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05
IT'S lMH ANIMAL MEETING.

The General Society OF Mechanics and lradesnen
~ the city of NewYork. instituted In lIs5 held It's
,atb consecutive annual meeting last night AZ the
Mechanics Institute. No Is Enst Sixteenth-st, for
the purpose OF Installing officers recently elected.
President Charles \. Cowen delivered his inaugural
address and appointed nine standing committees.
which Will control the different branches OF the
snciety's benevolent work for the present year.
The sum of $4,000 was voted for the various pur
noses of the society