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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-11-15
PRIMARY

Enrolment: males II, females g. total 20.
Average attendance: males 1915, females
$50, total 1874.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-11-15
Lodge Directory

M. w. A.-Meade Camp No. 1898, meets
every first third and fifth Monday night
of each month.
JOHN D. WEHRLE, v. c.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Clerk.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-11-15

A. o. u. W.-Meets on second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
d. B. STUTsMAN, M. w.
F. w. flick, Recorder.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-11-15

Epworth League-Meets every Sunday night
at M. E. Church at 1880 p. m.
LULU flick, President.
OLA Flick, Sec'y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-11-15
Churches

Christian Endeavor-Meets every Sunday
evening at 1880 at Baptist Church.
WINNIE BoNHAM, President.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-11-15
The Twice-a-week Republic.

JENNIE KEssLER, Teacher.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-11-15

A. F. & A. M.-Webb Lodge No. 275 meets
Saturday night on or before the full moon
of each month.
o. HAMILTON, w. M.
E. F. RIEMAN, Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
After One Blaze is Extinguished
by Good Work, Another
Breaks Out Nearby.

Baltimore, March 2S.-About O'Clock
this morning fire was discovered in the
+. NJ. Ganter building in West Pratt
street. The firemen were able to con-
fine the chief damage TO the Ganter
building. A few moments after an
other fire was discovered i'm the large
clothing store OF Likes. Berwanger ~
Co.. in East Baltimore street. three
blocks from the Ganter br .lding The
clothing store was gutted and the ad-
joining buildings are burning
Most Of the actual dcmage by fire
in the Ganter building. which was
pretty well gutted. was confined TO the
fourth and ffih floors, occupied by the
Heiscr Manufacturing company, boots
and shoes. and briggs. Curran & Co,
jobbers OF shoes
Young Krayton & briggs shoe deal
ers. occupied another floor. 4 few days
ago the firm removed nearly 5000
worth OF stock TO another building
across the street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
BOYS WHO RAN AWAY FROM BOSTON
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AT NEWARK

Boston. March 2S.--A telegram re-
ceived at police headquarters today
from Newark. n. j., announces the ar
rest OF three boys i'm that city who ran
away from Boston, Monday. The tele-
gram states that one OF the boys stole
money from j. Il, Bailey, a confectioner
on West street. The names of the three
youthful prisoners are William Cobb,
John Norton and Michael Boyan.
Cobb is held on a charge OF larcenS
and the others as runaways.
The police say Cobb is James Flynn.
a 17-year-old errand boy who was sent
10 the Boylston National Bank with
$3.50 by Mr.. Bailey on Monday. Flynn
failed to return to the store and ais
disappearance was reported 10 the p0-
lice who have been trying 10 find trace
OF him
Steps will at once be taken by the
Boston police 10 have the three prison
ers brought back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
BALTIMORE FIRES JURY DISAGREED.
No Verdict Reached In Case
Growing Out Of ShaW's
Alleged Confession.

Camden, n. j.. March 2s.-After hav-
ing been out all night the jury i'm the
case OF William Hay and Howard IL.
Sloan. the Philadelphia newspaper men
who were tried for conspiring TO injure
the reputation OF Eugene Darnell Of
this city, came into court this morn
ing and announced that they had failed
TO agree. They were discharged.
The reporters will probably be tried
again at the next term of the court
which will convene next Tuesday.
The trial OF HAY and Sloan was the
result Of "A publication last september
i'm "A Philadelphia newspaper OF an al
legged confession by fli Shaw that he
had killed his mother and grandmother.
The two women were murdered at their
home i'm October. 1897. and Shaw was
arrested charged with the crime. He
was tried on two indictments and ac-
quilted. both times The newspaper
story written by the reporters stated
that shaw had finally been induced 10
confess and that he had imptcated
Eugene Darnell as an accessory after
the fact sloan caused Darnell's ar
rest on this charge. but he proved an
aiibi and was released. Darnell then
sworc ,ut warrants for The arrest T
HAY anu Sloan charging them with
cuuspirsCN Yesterday three witnesses.
one 80 them ShaW's former nancec.
testified that Shaw had admitted his
guilt in their presence after his ac-
quittal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
Democratic Hunt For
the Sinews Of War
So Far Unrewarded-- Liquor
Men and Railroad Co.
Are Unresponsive.

each asked to bring five men to the
polls, and each OF those five TO get five
more, and so on. Anybody familiar with
arlthmetical progression can readily
see that the advice to keep this scheme
under cover until the polls are closed,
was needless. BY the time the 10th set
OF men got their subjects TO the polls
the crowd on the street i'm the vicinity
of the polling places would be some
thing appalling.
The meeting of the Democratic city
committee and the report OF the finan-
cfal committee, this week. is looked for
ward 10 with deep interest by Dick
Comstock's friends. They are prepared.
and so is he, TO say nit" IL there is
any appeal for campaign funds.
TO EIGHTH WARD VOTERS.
The following circular has been sent
10 the electors in the sth ward:
To the Voters of the Sth Ward:
Reference 10 the enclosed circular will
show that the Sth ward has been es-
pecially hnnored this year by the nom
nations OF the Republican party
The candidate for Lieutenant Gov
ernor is Charles Dean Kimball. who for
the last six years has represented the
ward so faithfully and ably in the
General Assembly.
on the General Assembly ticket the
ward has two representatives. Frank
T Easton, candidate for Eighth repre-
sentative, is a lawyer by PROFESSIONALS
grown up in the ward, attended its
schools, and knows and is well known
by its people. Henry c. Gorton. candi-
date for Elevei / representative. is an
old resident an successful business
man of the Sd, or Johnston district.
We confidently appeal to the voters
OF the sth ward TO endorse these nomin-
ations OF it's representative men by
giving them and their associates on the
Republican ticket the largest majority
in the history OF the ward.
Eighth Ward Republican Committee,
DECLINES TO DEBATE.
Mr.. Littlefield the Democratic uom-
inee for governor, has replied to the
letter from Mr.. Reid, the socialist-la'
Dor candidate for governor in which the
latter challenged the fo"mer to mecs
him and discuss the subject of retiuc-
tion OF production as a means OF aine1
liorating the condition OF the now pros :
porous wage-earners. Mr.. Littlefield rec
piled that he was now too i'll with the
grip to meet Mr.. Reid, and that when
ne recovered he should need his
strength for the Democratic rallies he
was scheduled TO speak al.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
DIED IN THE
CITY HALL.
Patrick Dillon Taken III on
Street, Quickly Expired.
WAS ON WAY To ALMSHOUSE.
Decided Property al Fall River 10 His Wife
and Had 10 Shift for Himself
HE WORKED AS A COMMON LABORER
Until Rs Was Compelled 10 Give Up-FrIsnd Was
Taking Him 10 he Amshouss When
The End Came.


Patrick Dillon. 50 years DID, was taken
III on the sidewalk, in front OF the city
hall. at $40 this morning He was es-
corted TO the corridor leading TO police
headquarters and chair was procured
for him. He sat down. gasped once or
twice, and died.
Mr.. Dillon was on his way TO the
almshouse. where he expected to end
his days; but an all-wise Providence
spared him that trial in the sunset of
his life.
He formerly resided in Fail River.
where his wife and married son now
live He had intended to educate his
son for the ministry; but something
happened which prevented the consum-
nation of that desire on the part of the
father Then came a family wrangle.
the old man decided his property TO his
wife and then ne felt constrained TO go
TO new field. He secured a position as
day laborer at the American Electric
al Works at Phillipsdale; but a few
days ago he became III and had TO
leave his employment. He had been
boarding with george Wright; but the
latter's wife became i'll and as there
was nobody to take care OF the old man.
he started this morning in the care OF
Edward Smith, fellow-laborer and
fellow-boarder. 10 go TO the almshouse.
When the two men alighted from an
electric car at the corner OF Westmins-
ter and Dorrance streets, the old man
complained that his eye sight was sud
denly falling him. When they reached
the city hall he desired that halt
should be made as he was getting
short breathed. Then he began 10 stag
ger and Mr. smith almost carried him
into the corridor where Dillons trou-
bles came TO a speedy and easy end. The
body was sent TO the central Statl
morgue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28

There was a hearing before Chief
Justice Matteson and Justices Stiness
and Tillinghast In the appellate court
this morning on the allowance OF COM
pensation for W. m II Washburn.
receiver OF the rents and profits ~ the
big estate left 10y Judge Eli Ayles-
worth Nh Washbun convinced ev-
cry one that his position was 10 easy
zone. even ~ in the opinion Uf some real
.estate agents the compensation asked
Was rathes lar-e. HE claim was not
only FOR collection u ren. but als1
fuf looking after repairs
Mr. W8shburn knew there vas 10
be- contest over th- allowance of his
compensation. su ~ came prepared
with a written statement N his ser
vices VI was not dry statement or
hCures alone Tor there were graceful
s.nteurse in d. The nroperty brings
TO the heirs ti2s1s1 monci
Mr. Washburn also In his statements
to the court Of an oral nature was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The Russian squadron, which recently
called az Chemulpo. Korea, has arrived
at Port Arthur.
Steamcs Lnhn. from New York foi
Bremen. touched at southampton today
and proceeded
Dexter y Richards. treasurer of the
Bates Manufacturing COMPANY of Lew
iston. Mu.. died at vi hofnc in HrOokline
Mas 'q'a'y
The Holland d-Americ4n hire steamer
Stst,ndarn from NsN York FOR EOitcr.
dam. went Agfopnd al Alaatluir, ten miles
from Rotteniani. during a. snow storm
Later REPORTS stat. The Statcndam was
safely hnated at high tide
Tho Chicago Chronicle sats otto Door.
deriin OF Chicago. has been selected to
take charge ~ the German American hu.
rcau Of the Natioh1l Democratic Commit.
tee Mr.. Doerlcrln was nitcd state
consul TO Lcipsic during President Clevc.
last Administration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28

There was a further hearing today
of the divorce case OF Grace L. Spaf-
ford VS.. Clifford A. Spafford in the APP
pellate division of the Supreme court
before Judge Rogers. Mrs. Spafford
charges her husband with extreme
cruelty and non-support.
Today testimony in behalf of Mr..
spafford was introduced. Mr.. Spafford
is a member of the city fire depart
ment. A private detective named Leeds
claimed he tracked Mrs. Spafford to
Pine street hotel where she drank with
a man named Allen. Leeds said The
Allen man took Mrs. Spafford to the
theatre once and kissed her when he
parted from her at the gate after re-
turning from the show.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
MR.. WASHBURN TELLS HIS
TROUBLES AS RECEIVER.

equally as entertaining as i'm his read
ing of the writing he had prepared.
The rents OF the tenemcnts belonging
10 the AyleswOrth estate varied from
81 a month 20 1925 a month. The habits
OF the tenants varied only one sent a
check. few called az Mr. Wash
burns office. others had 20 be called on
at the tenements To pay the rent. some
once month. some mani times more
a month Some Of the >eyE.snts made
by tenants were as small az % cents.
Very difficult indeed. the receiver said,
10 was TO deal with nineteen heirs and
the mental strain was often worse then
Mr. Washburn could bear. When he
accepted the position Mr. Nashhnfn
said be- was assured the position would
not last six months and a. assured
the court had be- known "a was ID last
az long as % had nothing would have
Induced him 60 accept &C.
Mr. Washhurn thought ~ per cent.
reasonable compensation Tor his scr-
vices, but he was willing % leave me
CONTINUED on page TwoJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
DREDGER BRINGS BODY
FROM THE RIVER BOTTOM.

crew on she steam dredger Newport
while at work i'm the Providence river
at the fOoi OF Elm street. this morning.
The body of man was brought 20 the
surface by the big scoop and when dis
covered was lashed t. the wharf until
an order was given by Medical Exam
r. Monaghan's undertaking rooms on
Wickenden street subsequently Dr.
Perkins examined the body but could
find nothing IN or upon The clothing
which would point or lead 90 an iden-
tncatinu
The man had been in the water two
6onths, and death was by drowning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28

ambition prompted him to read the few
books he could obtain and he succeeded
in obtaining fair knowledge OF history
and languages.
In consequence OF the acquisition OF
Natal by the British he and his family
moved from that part of South Africa
and settled in the Transvaal. Soon af-
terwards he became a burgher of the
senate republic and daring fighter. IL
was claimed in his behalf that he could
lead a body OF men more successfully
against hostile natives than any other
man In the Transvaal. He was event.
ually so feared by the natives that the
knowledge that he was at the head of
a punitive expedition usually resulted
in their surrender.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
MRS. SPAFF0RD'S ACTIONS
TOLD BY DETECTIVE

Mrs. Garlin testified that Mrs.
Spafford moved into tenement in the
same house and the moving team had
scarcely got away from the door be-
fore Mrs. Spafford was into the tene-
ment of witness had introduced herself
and told the whole story OF Mr.. Spaf-
f0rds conduct since his marriage. Mr..
Spafford came TO dinner, between IL
O'clock and ] o'clock. A man named
Allen came on his bike at Els o'clock
and took dinner. Mrs. Garlin agreed II
Mrs. Spafford's husband beat her and
she cried murder. she (Mrs. Garlin)
would rush 10 petitioners assistance
Mr. Spafford denied being cruel to his
wife or children. He also claimed he
furnished her with sufficient support
n. L. Lyman is counsel for Mr. Spaf-
ford and George II. Mcleod and John
i. Devlin counsel for Mrs. Spaford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
J0uh,rt'S Career.

General Petrius Jacobus Joubert.
commandant-genera OF the Transvaal
forces, better known as Piet Joubert,
or "Slien Piet" (Shm PeteO. was born
about 6S years ago. He was descended
from an old French Huguenot family
which settled in South Africa many
years ago. He was born in Cape Colony.
but was taken by his parents. when z
years old. TO Orange Free State. where
he was taught from early manhood to
shoot straight, and to hate the British.
He is described as having been utterly
fearless. or schooling he had but little
and he never saw newspaper until he
was 10 years old In spite of this his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
COURT SAYS SUIT At LAW WILL
SETTLE THE OWNERSHIP OF TRUNK

The appellate court refuses IN the
case of Levi y. FltJs. executor. vs. Ma
than W. shaw TO have the parties in
terested IN The ownership OF two
trunks intcrplcad ~ prayed for by Mr..
Fitts. In the opinion handed down to-
LAY the court says a suit az law would
easily settle the ownership OF the
trunks and the executor would be
bound By the judgment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
THREE CHILDREN RESCUED FROM
HOME OF SQUILOR AND DESOLATION

Middleboro. March 2s.-In the Fourth
District court today three children OF
George Gorham were committed to the
state hospital at Tewksbury for treat
ment. An Investigation made by State
OFFICER Il. j. Loring, Of the Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Children,
disclosed conditions OF squalor and de-
ISOLATION in the home OF GorharS Of a
most serious nature. Gorham was per-
mitted to retain his is months old
baby as he begged hard for an oppor-
tunity TO redeem himself.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
Gen. Joubert Dies at Pretoria.
Career Of Man Who Made
Every Burgher a Soldier.

Pretoria. March 2s-General Joubert
died last night at 1850 o'clock. He had
been suffering from a stomach COM
plaint.
The town is plunged into mourning
for the true patriot, gallant general
and upright and honorable gentleman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
HE KILLED A BOARDER
IN DEFENDING MOTHER.

Chicago, March 2S.-Albert Stedge. II
years old, avenged the Insult cast upon
his mother, Mrs. Bridget Stedge, by
William Hobson. boarder. by dealing
Hobson a fatal blow over the head with
barrel stave. Hobson who had been
living at the Stedge house nearly a
year came home intoxicated and quar-
relied with Mrs Stedge. Albert inter-
fered and Hobson left the house. IT,
son followed ana the fight was renewed
outside. Albert picked up a barrel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28

stave and struck Hobson on the head.
Hobson fell and Albert went inside the
house. In few minutes Albert went
out to learn the condition OF his an
tagonist He found him dead and re-
turning to his mother told her what
had happened. Agreeing 10 keep the
strife between them a secret they went
10 bed leaving Hobson's body where Il
had fallen. An hour later the body was
found and the police were notified with
the result that Stedge and his mother
were arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
Meeting With Kruger.

II was during these wars with the
natives that Joubert became acquainted
with Paul Kruger and the two men be-
game bosom friends. He was elected
vice president of the Transvaal in 1896
defeated Sir George Colley at MaJuba
Hill in 1881, and acted as president Of
Continued on Page Five.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28

The serious part OF the spring cam
paign is now being considered by the
Democratic party leaders. 1t is easy
enough TO sit up and run a conven-
ton, and under existing circumstances
not an Herculean task 10 build up
ticket and induce the favorably mem
toned candidates TO stand: but after
those preliminaries are disposed of.
there comes up the momentous ques-
tion OF ways and means. The Demo-
cratic leaders are not in close touch
with gentlemen of means, who, having
such resources, are also political pa
triots to the extent OF making liberal
donations
The free silver agents OF the west
haven't considered this a good field for
investment, and there is no admins
tration found to draw upon.
In yeas gone by the party leaders
were in the habit OF touching up" the
hquor dealers whom they kept on the
ragged edge OF perturbation by threat
ening TO precipitate a yes" and mo"
vote on the license question, and until
the Republicans applied drastic reme-
dial legislation which practically pro-
hibited such contributions of cam
paign funds. the dealers were constant
ly In hot water and always had their
checkbooks ready for use.
A MISSION THAT FAILED.
Since the abolition OF constitutional
prohibition the dealers have lived on
easy street and have ref-ained from
donating their money. Last week they
were called upon, however by self-ap-
pointed agents OF the party. and asked
10 contribute Some are known to have
refused point blank. Others gave
evasive an4 elusive answers and few
may have Clipped in; but If they did,
ii was a small amount in each instance.
That plan OF securing a lubricant for
the wheels OF the machine having
failed to result as had been anticipated.
longing eyes We're cast toward the
great steam railroad corporation which
does business in Rhode island. the sug-
gestion made being that II the Demo-
cratic party could capture the legis-
lation it's representatives would down
the Union Railroad company In favor
OF the other corporation. The rep"'
is current that that fishing expedition
also failed.
THAT ENDLESS CHAIN IDEA.
An endless chain system for getting
out Democratic votes has been pro-
posed. The ward committeeman are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
DlEo AT ADVANCED AGE.

Richsord VT, March 2S.-John s.
Daley. n prominent citizen of Richford,
died last night. He was IS years old.
MIR. Daley had represented the town
for one term in the legislature has been
selectman and has held other town
offices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
ELL REPEAL Nc sOxlsG LAW PASSES.

Albany. y. Y. March 2s.--The bill
repeating the Horton box ng law passed
the senate today. and now goes 10 the
governor for his signature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
RElCRSTAG ADOPTS THE BUDGET.

Berlin. March 2S.--The Reichstag to-
day adopted the budget bill and ad-
journed for the Easter holidays. until
April "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28

The ody was OF a person feet 10
inches In height. apparently 40 years
old and OF '-ood build. IL was dressed
in cutaway suit OF dark clothes, with
"A cutaway Coat. There was am extra
pair 20 lantalOtms over the pair be-
longing to the suit and in one Of the
coat pockets Was a heavy glove. such
a. mOtormen and iongshoremen use
The palms " the hands were hard. in
dicating that The deceased was a la
boier
10 is intmated that the incandescent
lamps IN use I'm all parts OF the world
Nave over COO candle mower.
It hafione, Photo, weod Engraving
Printins. best work low prices. The j.
,. Ryder Co, a. Washington. corner
Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28

Thomas McNurrough has just received
pair Of white Arabian horses that he
intends TO use with his undertaking
business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-28
10 cvat A colp w ost osv

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money n ~ falls
90 cure y w Groves signature.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22

GAS RANGES make contented cooks.
ST. PAUL GAS LIGHT CO.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22

Eplscopalian. ~ 1n
pal nc Ia an hplsco-
Where were you confrmed?" inop,red
ele ene bishop; The poor man had never
We're you baptized?' oii'
though precious few folks is bantized
IN these parts, but don't know whether
Was ever baptized or not"
Ihen why do you call yourself on
hpIScopananT continued the bishon
wen, now stranger, I'll tell We said
ne. some five or six years ago 7 was
summoned down to Louisville as a VIII
iie ness IN one OF these 'moonshine' cases
you Know Wen, we was KEEP over Sun.
day, and after breakfast, as I knowed
NOBODY thar and nobody knowed me T
tux a walk down the street from NV
lodgins, and directly I saw eyerybody
goin, into a great big fine church sn4
sez 10 myself, I'll go, too. So I went
in and sat down, and in little while The
pel IL stopped a-Jingling; there was sorne
KIND OF big music rolled around and then
it, stopped, too, and a felIer in a Inng
Whlte gown got up at the other end o9
the room from me and said somethin Q.
or other L couldn't hear, and then everS
man. woman and child in that room Tot
gown on their knees and sez they: 'Oh
lLoru, we've dun the things we ortn't To
ma oun, and we amt dun the things We
orter to ha' dun, and sez myself. fhat,s
lers and when we all cum out I asked
a Ieller what kind of church that thar
Wuz, and sed he: It's an ED{scona1
churcn, and SO, stranger, I've called NV
self an Episcopal ever since that trim io
Louisville" W