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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22
PATTER O. The LITTLE FEST.

o. listen to the music
OF the childish voices sweet
And harksu 70 the pattsr
OF the tiny little feet.
The Dittsr pattsr. pitter pattsr, through the
The patter Of the little feet upon the Osksa
floor.
They climb upon the sofa,
And make horses Of the chairs;
They bring the yellow mud in,
And leave marks upon the stairs;
And Jet there's nothing in this life that is to
rs more sweet,
Than the pitter patter, pitter patter Of those
little feet,
They love to run and gallOp,
And make a dreadful din;
They love to kick poor pussy,
Nor deem it is a sin.
But when at night the little eyes are closed
In sleep so sweet,
We miss the pitter patter Of the restless little
feet.
Poor grandpa says: BE quiet,
And let me read a minute;
No matter what the mischief is
You two are always in it"
But when he is away from home he always
longs to meet
The welcome pittsr patter Of those noisy little
feet.
o, little feet 50 eager
o, little hearts so true;
Dear little hands so willing,
And little eyes so blues
God grant that when We all shall meet upon
the other shore,
Wen hear the patter Of your feet upon the
heavenly floor.
Washington Star.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22
ANCIENT RONESFALL.
How tie Roman RsPuBlis. b = Gradual
Change, Passed Into An Empire

Tendencies In This Country Now the
Same - Those During the Decline Of
the Grsst Latin RsPubnc-COnesn-
tration OF wealth and Privilege
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22

To al points east via Great Rock
Island Route Leave GOodIsnd every
Saturday. Pullman Tourist Car rates
$3.50 co Chicago. e 20 Buffalo and $50
to Boston Reserve your EccOmmOda-
ti0ns early Get full particulars Of
agent, or write E ". Thompson, assist
ant general passenger and ticket agent,
Topeka Kan
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22
The Rock Island Wall Nap Of the United

Is the best offered to the public. 1t
is very large and specially adapted to
school purposes. Every teacher of geo.
graphy and every business Office should
have one. It will be sent postpaid to
any address on receipt Of 10 cents in
postage stamps or coin. Address John
Sebastian, @. P. A, Chicago, III.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22

Tn BEFUBLI0 one year one dollar.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22
New Through Pullman Service Between
Denver and st. Louis.

Denver and st. Louis.
On June Is, the Great Rock Island
Route inaugurated through Pullman
Sleepers between Denver and st. LoHis
via Kansas City and the Missouri Pa
eifc railway. Eastbound car leaves
Denver daily at 2:35 pm. on the Colo
redo Flyer, arriving in st. Louis 6:15
P. m the next day. Westbound car
leaves Kansas City daily on "ColOradO
Flyer, !" at $50 P. N, arriving in Denver
IL a. u. next day. This is the fastest
through car line between Denver and
St Louis. The cars are broad vesti-
buled, Of the latest pattern and most
luxurious type. Advantages in pat
ronizing this service viii be: The
quickest time, no change Of cars, Also
lutte comfort The best dining car
service in the world. For full infOr-
nation see your agent or write
E ". TH0NPsON, A. @. P. A, Topeka
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22

Personal property taxes we're due
November !, and must be paid before
January 20, 1900, to avoid a visit from
the sheriff. The penalty goes on after
December %, 1899.
RI. Jones. County Treasurer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22

was q dream, aud that man and the
world he lived in we're material phs-
nomena, generated by natural forces
ont Of eosmic atoms, and into atoms
to be again resolved.
Tendencies now in operation may a
few generations hence land modern
society in similar conclusions, unless
other convictions revive meanwhile
and get the mastery o. them; OF which
possibility no more need be said than
this, that unless there be such reviY-
al in some shape or other the forces,
whatever they be, which control the
forms in which human things adjust
themselves, viii make an end again, as
they made an end before, of what are
called free institutions. Popular forms
Of government are possible only when
individual men can govern their own
lives on moral principles, and when
duty is Of more Importance than pleas
ure, and justice than material expe-
diency.
GLOlL L4G G4L4G Le0A41 DcIda-A4E Oh OA4A-
pire, mistress Of provinces to which
she was unable to extend her liberties,
the days Of her self government were
numbered. a homogeneous and Wig
orOus people may manage their own
affairs under a popular consultation so
long as their personal characters re-
main undegenerate. Parliments and
senstes may represent the general will
Of the community, and may pass laws
and administer them as public senti-
ment approves. But such bodies can
preside successfully only among sub
jects who are directly represented in
them. They are too ignorant, too self
ISL, too divided to govern others; and
imperial aspirations draw after them,
by obvious necessity, an imperial rule.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-22

Now is the time TO insure your school
houses. Do not fail to see me for the
best terms and rates. JOHN HABTzLER-
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
No One Overlooked.

Nye County people never de- things
by halves. In the last issue of the
Belmont Courier appears the follow
ing, which speaks for itself: Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Clifford extend q gen.
eral invitation to the people Of Nye
county to epresent atthe marriage of
their daughter Ellie to Joseph Nay,
which will take place in the Court.'
house, Belmont. Nevada. at eight
o'clock on the evening Of December
7, 1899. After the ceremony q re-
ception will be held at the home OF
the brides parents. from which place
the guests will repair to the Cosmo-
politan Hall. where a dance will be
given by Joseph Nay.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
CANCELING REVENUE STAMP

Washington, Dec. line Com-
missioner of Internal Revenue to-day
;ssned a circular amending regula-
tions as to cancellation of document
ary and proprietary stamps. provid-
ing that "In case where documentary
stamps of the denomination Of 10
cents or any larger denomination
shall be used for denoting any tax
imposed by the act Of June ID, 1898,
the person using or affixing the same
shall, in addition to writing or stamp
ing thereon with ink the initials Of
his name and the date when affixed.
mutilate said stamp by cutting three
parallel incisions lengthwise through
the stamp, beginning not more than
one-fourth of an inch from one end
thereof and extending to within one.
fourth of an inch of the other end.
when such stamp is cancelled by
cutting or perforatiug in any manner
authorized by existing regulations,
as aforesaid, the mutilation herein
provided will not be required"
This provision shall take effect and
be in force on and after December
10Th,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
The X.Rays.

Prof. Bergman, the great surgeon
of the Berlin University, states that
the healing power of the Roentgen
rays are imaginary. The determine
tion OF the presence and position of
foreign bodies have been very sue
cessful With the Roentgen rays, as is
we'll known. Their use in connec-
tion with broken bones has also been
satisfactory. The hope of discovery
by the aid of the Roentgen rays, the
position of bladder and gall stones
has not been fulfilled.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
The Yaani War.

Julius Randall. a well-known min
ing operator from the State of Sonora,
Mexico, says the war between the
Mexican Government and the Yaquis
will last for two years. Owing to the
Mexican censorship. he says, the true
state of affairs has not been revealed
The desire OF the Mexicans for the
iaqui lands is the principal cause OF
the war. ir his opinion. According
70 bis statements there are probably
between %. 900 and 10000 Yaquis fit
to fight, all well armed.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09

From Golfers Weekly: Here is
another of the innumerable stories Of
President Kruger. A question about
q division of some property, as to
which two brothers had dispute,
was referred to him, and it was
agreed that his judgment should be
accepted. After hearing both sides,
said he to the elder one: 81 decide
that you, being the senior, shall have
the dividing of this property; but, "
he added. with twinkle in his eye,
Il also decide that your brother shall
have his choice of the two portions. F"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
Nevada Rabbis Drive.

The Washoes have just returned
from their annual rabbit hunt. They
formed q line a mile or more in
length. near Carson City. and armed
with shotguns marched up to Carson
valley, killing hundreds of the
bunny tribe. The line of slaughter
extended above Gardnerville. about
twenty miles from the starting point.
The Washoe is partial to the jack
rabbit, as he considers the cottontail
game too small TO shoot. The Indian
Advance.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09

Reno Gazette: Last Spring Ar
msnd linda brought several thousand
head of sheep into this county, Sher-
i'll McInnis went for the license tax
and linda claimed he had lease OF
land and was not liable for a tax.
They finally compromised by linda
paying a tax of $500 and McInnis
agreeing to repay it when linda
proved that he was not liable for a
tax.
india brought suit to recover the
money. The District Court sustain
ed demurrer to his complaint and
the Supreme Court, by a unanimous
decision, sustained Judge Curriers'
ruling and affirmed the judgment in
favor OF the sheriff.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
SHALL RANGES BE LEASED.

The question of leasing the public
ranges to stockmen is nov receiving
attention and il is probable some ac-
tion may be taken at the coming ses-
sion Of Congress. There has been a.
movement in favor of turning the
ranges over to the States and allow
ing them to fix a rental charge for
their use. 1t is argued in support of
this position that the stockmen
would have direct interest in pro-
tecting the ranges and that they
would not be eaten out by overstock.
ing.
This argnmeut appears good. but
it has been pointed ont by some of
the stockmen in our valley that to
lease the ranges would be 10 inaugur-
ate system whereby the public
ranges would in very short time
come into control of very few
men. As il now is the ranges are
free and no man however poor or
small his herd or flock can be shut
entirely out. But if the ranges are
once leased and allowed to be fenced
it will be only question Of time
until the small stockman is thing Of
the past. AS il is the ranges now
are monopolized by big companies
and it is said that they only want the
system of leasing to get entire con-
troll of the public pasture lands
Loyelock Tribune.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
BubOutc Plague,

A terrible condition OF affairs pre-
walls at New Chwang, Manchuria,
with respect to the bubonic plague.
Hundreds of deaths are occurring
weekly, the mortality reaching forty
to sixty every day. The disease is
beginning to spread over Manchuria,
owing to the fact that the Chinese
authorities have utterly refused to
take sanitary or quarantine precau-
tions.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
Goods by m All.

The National Association of Manu-.
facturers is urging the passage OF q
law authorizing the carriage of large
packages of merchandise by mail.
At present the limit of weight is four
pounds. The German practice al
lows eleven pounds, and in England
one hundred pounds can be sent by
mail. The American Manufacturers
Association fsvors the German rath-
er than the English usage.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
Expect 10 Run All winter.

The crushing of ore at the Chain
man mill was resumed last Monday,
says the White Pine News of Nov.
80. Steam pipes have been placed
under the tanks and everything
about the mill is in apple pie order.
No more shut downs need be expect
ed this Winter.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09

Several bright and honest persons to
represent US as Managers In this and close
by counties. Salary 5000 year and ex-
penses. Straight, bons-fide, no more. no
less salary. Position permanent. Our
references. any bank in any town. II is
mainly Office work conducted ct home.
Reference. Enclose self addressed stamped
envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept.
8, Chicago.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
whisky for Parliament.

Britain's Legislators are putting in
new stock of courage. A new vat
in the cellar of the House Of Com
mons. has been filled with 700 gall
Ions OF Scotch whisky and christened
the Valentia vat, after the chairman
Of the Kitchen Committee. A much
smaller cask is used for the supply of
Irish whisky.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
Something for the New Year.

The world-renowned success OF
Hostetter's 8 Stomach Bitters and their
continued popularity for nearly half
century as q stomachic, is scarcely
more wonderful than the welcome
that greets Hostetter's Almanac.
This medical treatise is published by
the Hostetter Company, Pittsburg,
Pa, under their own immediate
supervision, employing sixty hands
in that department. The issue of
same for 1900 will be over eleven
millions. printed in nine languages.
Refer to copy OF it for valuble and
interesting reading concerning
health, and numerous testimonials
as to the efficacy of Hostetter's s
Stomach Bitters. The Almanac for
1900 can be obtained. free of cost,
from druggists and general country
dealers in oil parts Of the county.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-12-09
Eiko Republican. 10 Organise.

The Wells Herald says the Repub.
iicans OF Elko county are talking of
organizing Immediately after the
holiday season. Republicans who
left the party at the time the Demo-
cratic free silver craze swept over the
State will return to the fold en- masse
next year. There will be complete
Republican party county ticket in
the field in 1900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
Such Constitutional Amendment
Could do No Harm.
PEOPLE T0ELECT u. S. SENATORS
lie Is Utterly Opposed 20 the Present
system aud Would Also Elect
Railroad Commissioners by
the Direct Vote of the PeO-
plc-Rcforms in Court
Procedure.

Hon. :. 5. p. Paueson, member Of tho
House Of Delegates from this city will
make an effort TO have a measure OF
great Importance become q law at this
session OF the body OF which he is a mem
Der.
The bill that Mt Patteson Will introduce
is intended to amend the Constitution in
reference 10 the qualification Of voters.
He has. also, several other important
measures 10 propose
81 shall introduce a bin providing Tor
an amendment OF the constitution with
regard TO tho qualification Of voters along
the lines OF the Mississippi constitution
said Mr.. Pattes0n 90 a>Iimcs reporter last
night.
"The object of the b.ll will be TO get rid
OF the ignorant and iliterate negro vote.
] think DC viii Dee a. great thing Tor our
state 20 get rid of that vote as iar as
possible n "a legitimate way.
"The chief features OF the Mississippi
constitution have been passed upon by the
Supreme Court of Appeals Of the
United States. and the Constitution up-
held by that court Such a measure VIII
enable us 10 divide on economic measures
and discuss questions other than White
supremacy because then, in ny opinion,
white supremacy would be assured
II think there is a general dlssatisfac-
ton with our present system and such a
constitutional amendment could not 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
PRICE TWO CENTS.

rights This was given with such empha-
sis and feeling that vigorous and long
continued applause greeted the spfaker.
When Mr. Roberts time expired MT
Newlands (Nevadal asked that the time
be extended but Mr. Taylcr (Ohio) oo-
jected
Alr Richardson then yielded Roberts the
balance OF the Democratic time, ten MIN
utes Mr. Roberts asserted that Presl-
Dental appo ntments had been made with
out consideration Of charges OF polyB-
amy
Mr.. Hopkins Qllinos) challenged Rob-
erts' statement as 10 Presidential appoint
ments. Roberts declared that appoint
ments had been made Notwithstanding
charges similar 70 those against him. lie
said that names were duplicated on the
petitions against him.
GRANTED MORE TIME.
Mr. Tayler drew applause by granting
Roberts more time.
Roberts read a letter from a Justice NJ
the Supreme Court OF Utah. stating that
the present administration had appointed
Utah politicians charged with unlawful
cohabitation
Mr. Roberts closed with "A dramatic
statement that Utah had NOT broken
faith. that poygamy was no longer an
issue and that he had the honor in the
constitutional convention of settling that
issue forever.
Mr. Grosvenor. Of Ohio. declared Rob
erts guilty Of miserable subterfuso I'm
asserting that the President had ignored
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06

us any harm. because without a constitu-
tional convention it will have 20 be sub
mitted TO the vote OF the people before II
will become a part of our organic law.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
"I shall also introduce O. bin providing
for the election OF a railroad commissioner
by direct vote OF the people. / think II
very important that that officer should
be elected by the people and not by the
Legislature.
Il shall also introduce a BILL continued
Mr.. Patteson, providing for the election
OF United states Senators in state
primary by direct vote Of the people.
am utterly opposed 90 the present sys-
tenn of submerging all other issues 10 tho
election OF a United State senator ana
10 the use Of the party machinery by any
candidate or candidates, inside the party.
believe i'm party government and recog-
nlze the necessity for H. but ] am abso-
utcly opposed 10 the use OF the machinery
of the party against anyone except the
opnoslte party. / believe IN the utmost
freedom Of choice and believe that the
people's wishes should be respected over
any party committee.
II shall introduce certain other bills''
said Mr. PattesOn. which have been
approved by the State Bar Association.
looking TO reform in the procedure In tho
courts. so as 10 expedite the transaction
OF business.
'The change IN our electoral methods Is
OF the utmost importance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
THE CENSORSHIP
IS VERY STRICT
The Boer Fire Was Hottest Ever Ex-
oerienced and Was Effective
Up to 1900 Yards.

LONDON. Dec. $50 p. M.-rhe cen-
sorship continues to be OF the stretest
character. virtually no news being allow
ed TO pass except diaries Of events within
the beieagured garrisons and positions.
According 70 the latest accounts oil the
Battle Of Modder River the Boer nre was
the hottest on record and will revolution
ize existing theories. IL was effective up
TO 1850 yards. but the casualties among
the prone troops was triding. IL was
found impossible 20 bring the British am
munition reserves 10 the lrlng line. Many
Roers wearing red cross badges were
actually employed In serving out ammu-
milton.
In connection with the many accusa-
tions against the Boer indifference 10 the
laws OF war a letter published IN Cape
Town asserts that before the Transvaal
ultimatum was sent the Boer leaders dis
cussed the policy OF using The white nag,
when driven into a corner, in order 20 de-
celve the British commanders ana this
policy was generally approved.
II is reported that the mobilization Of
a seventh division will be ordered at Al
dershot as a preparation for emergencies.
MAFEkING STILL SAFE.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The Daily Mail has "A
Dispatch from Mafeklng dated Tuesday,
November 18th. which SAYS IAN we'll
LONDON. Dec. "a Modder River
special dated Thursday NoycN0er 30th,
says.
The Beers occupy a stronfe ridge about
six miles north OF this point. day the
Lancers came into contact with them"
LONDON. Dec. 5.--Tho War Office to-
day received the following dispatch from
General Forestier-Walker. under date O.
December 9Th:
General Methuen reported that az Mod
der River he found twenty-three bodies
and that twenty-seven bodies have since
atated 10 the surface OF the river. The
people say that some bodies were buried
and that others were taken on mules 10
Jacobsdal. where the Enslin wounded
were also taken. Commandant Alorechts
wagon perfectly fitted up as q pharmacy
end surgery. was captured 1he enemy
Continued from seeSnd rage)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-06
ATTACKED THE
GARRISON
Eight Hundred Insurgents Attacked
Two Hundred Americans at vigan,
But Were Driven OFF.

MANILA. Dec. 5-ll p. M.-Last night
a force OF insurgents, estimated at so
attacked the American garrison of 200 at
Vigan. province of South llocos The
American los was 5 killed and many
wounded.
After very hard lighting the Flipinos
were driven OF and through the noun
taln leaving IS dead. Colonel Bsbe is
now reinforcing the garrison.
Fears are entertained regarding various
small bodies Of neral Young troops in
the province OF Abra.
MANILA. Dee 5.-l:2O p. M-General
Hughes now occupies Santa Barbara and
Cabatuan. Island OF Panay his Ines ex-
tending 55 miles north OF Iloilo. He has
occupied twenty towns. The inhabitants
are returning with white flags. their fear
Of the Americans dim nishing as they
learn that they will be well treated
1t is impossible 70 get the insurgents to
fight They are retreating 10 the noun
tains and no more organized resistance
Is expected. The artillery wagon mules
are being used for packing. Water bufa-
los are also being used for this purpose
General Hughes continues advancing
north and spreading his Lines.