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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

holding of for ten days a force from
six to eight times as, large as their
own.
Sir Redvers Butler is having a hard
time in Natal 1t Is evident now,
after a fortnight's fighting, that he
was misled when he wired that there
was only a weak rear guard between
him and Ladysmith. Apparently some
of the hardest fighting of the war
took place at the end Of last week.
as an armisHce was agreed upon to
allow attendance upon the wounded
and burial of the dead. Both sides
must have lost heavily. At any mo
ment, however, news may come Of
Cen Buffers success Friday viii be
gin the fourth month Of the siege
of the garrison, which is seemingly
in a position where IT is unable to do
anything to help Gen. Butler.
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MORE PAY FOR DIPLOMATS.
hereafter the United States Minister to
he Netherlands VIII Get $4,000
and to Hayti $500.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The diplo-
matte appropriation bill was reported
to the senate by the committee on
appropriations. The appropriation
made by the bill was increased TO the
extent Of so, 900, making a total Of
81, 1857 The committee recon-
mends an increase of the salary Of
the United States minister to the
Netherlands to the extent of $500,
and a like increase for the minister to
Hayti, making the former $4,000 and
the latter $500.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

the Free State He has given a shock
restored the spirit of his own troops.
In capturing CrOnje he has taken a
leader whose presence alone was
worth thousands to the Boer cause.
The best opinion here is that the
Transvaalers are certain to continue
the fight with undiminished vdlOr.
but it is not so certain about the
Free Staters.
The morning papers, without ex-
ceptiOn, comment on the achievement
of the Boer- leader -aad his men in
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 2s.-Sys-
tematic preparations for handling the
democratic national convention in
July are already being mapped out
Local hotel men Indignantly deny the
report that hotel rates during the
convention would be raised exOr-
bitantly. The only difference, they
say, viii be that during the conven-
ton rooms viii have to be filed as
full as convenient, intsead Of turning
rooms over TO a single person
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
LAID BEFORE THE SENATE.
The President Transmits All Reports and
Correspondence Relating to Affairs
In the PhnIppIne IsIand..

Washington, Feb 2S.-President Nc.
Kinley sent to the senate yesterday his
answer to the HOar resolution asking
for practically all of the information
in the possession of the government
relative to the Philippine islands not
already before that body. Some re
ports from Gen. Otis and correspond
ence he has had with AguinaIdo is new
though they throw little light on the
affairs OF the archipelago. This, II
is stated, is particularly true with
reference to the aid and comfort the
insurgents have received from per
sons in the United States.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

Brock, Neb., Feb. 27.-WilsOn Wake
lin. a prominent farmer three miles
north of this place, murdered his wife
at u o'clock last night by cutting her
throat with a razor. He then went
to the graveyard where his first wife
was buried. and standing on her grave
cut two ugly gashes in his throat
falling forward on his face. Death
in both cases was instantaneous. Mrs
Wakelin wa svery popular, being at
one time president of the w. c. 7. T..
of Nebraska.
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RUNS UP THE WHITE FLAG.
Gen. CrOnje Makes an Unconditional
Surrender TO Roberts.
The BOer Commander, with 1000 Ken
Resisted the BrItIsh for Several Days
Before CapItuIatinE-VFhat ThIs
Victory Means

London, Feb. 2s.-The war Office
received a dispatch from Lord Rob
erts yesterday stating that Gen.
CrOnje, the BOer commander, had sur
rendered Internationally with 1000
Of the men under him From John
O'GrOat's to Lands End there has
been cheering to-day for the queen
and universal singing Of the ma
tiOnal anthem. This with mutual
congratulations is the BritOn's way Of
celebrating the most cheerful day Of
the war Lord Roberts has done
more than to capture 1000 Beers and
a few guns. He is within striking
distance Of one of the BOer capitals
and is master Of a large district Of
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
END OF FLOUR TRUST.
Gould Not Float It's Securities on the Mar
kst and the Federal Court Appointed
Receivers to Take Charge.

Milwaukee, Feb. 27.-The United
States Milling company, generally
known as the -four trust, collapsed
Saturday afternoon but the fact did
not become known until Monday when
Judge Jenkins, In proceedings an
cillary to the United States court Of
New Jersey, appointed three receiv-
ers for the company, two of whom
are now in charge of the property.
The collapse Of the company was due,
1t is said, to inability to float its Sc
curities on the open market
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
M'KINLBY FAVORs IT.
He Wants Congress to Pass the Is PEI
Cent COmprOmiEe on the Porto
Rico Tarln I'm.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The cabinet
was in session little more than an
hour yesterday. There was a general
talk On the pending finance bill, the
conference agreement on which Is
known to De satisfactory to the presi-
dent. The Porto Rican tariff bill was
taken up and discussed at some
length. 1t was stated after the meet
ing by a member Of the cabinet that
the president favOrs the passage OF
the is per cent compromise measure.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
rhilIp D. ArmoUr's VIM

Chicago, Feb. 27--The VIII OF the
late Philip D. ArOmr, Jr-s was filed
for probate here Monday The in
strument dispOses Of property valued
at S. 600, 900, S5,OOO,OOO IN personal
property and the remainder in real
estate. One-third of the estate IS left
to the widow Mayo E. Armour, and
t7vo-tbir6is is given into trust TO three
executors for the surviving sons OF
the testator, Leslie and Philip d. III.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
ThIrty-sIT Bows Arrested.

Chicago, Feb. zT.-''The Club Of the
Midnight Raiders" an organization
OF youths, which the police assert is a
university of crime, was raided last
night, and SO boys were taken Pris-
onera- They range in ages from 10 to
Is years A complete copy of the
constitution and bylaws, revOlvers,
long-bladed knives, dime novel Htera-
ture and memorandum books contain
ing notes on how crimes should be
cnmmiftad Mera seized
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

Philadelphia, Feb. 2s.-The revenue
cutter OnOndaga sailed to-day to the
rescue Of 40 men comprising the crew
Of the Spanish steamship Minerva,
now drifting about at sea IN a help
less condition She sailed from POr-
man, Spain, January p, for Baltimore.
The drifting vessel IS supposed to be
$50 miles OF the Delaware capes.
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Want the Date Changed,

Sioux City, Ia, Feb. An effort is
being made to change the date Of the
national POpulist convention set for
May at Sioux Falls, S D. NJ L Fox,
OF Sioux Falls, a leading South Da-
kota pOpuIist, in an interview here
yesterday said that Sioux Falls is a
little afraid the weather just at that
season viii be unpleasant and 1t is
thought If it can be put OF until a
later date conditions probably would
be more favorabIe.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
JuslIce g. - ResIen.

Washington, Feb. est Is rumored
that Justice Gray, of the United
States supreme court, viii resign anc
be succeeded by Attorney General
Griggs. Justice Gray is y years ole
and has served since his appointment
by President Arthur In 1881.
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Convention VIII BE Held JAW 4.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Kansas City
can rest assured that the democratic
national convention viii be held Oh
the day fixed by the national com
mittee, July 4. The suggestion for q
change, reported to have eJnanated
from railway companies, viii not be
given an instant's consideration
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
For state schools of Mines.

Washington, Feb IA bill is now
before the house apPrOPriating out Of
money arising from the sale Of pub
lie lands and from other sources, S25,-
600 for a school Of mines in each state
and territory. A favorable report
from the committee on mines and min
ing points out the growing necessity
for such scientific investigation and
instruction.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
&c.. Consenslsn - Uphsla.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The United
States court Of claims rendered a de-
eisiOn on the claim Of Admiral Dewey
for prize money on account Of the de-
struction of the Spanish feet in Ma
Mia harbOr. The court decided
against the admiraTs contention that
the enemy's force was superior to his
and awarded him $50.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
cargo OF aTachinerT for Russia.

Philadelphia, Feb 2S.-The British
steamer Crewe viii shortly sail from
this port for NovOrOssislz, Russia, with
the largest shipment Of agricultural
implements ever made from this cOun-
try. The cargo is valued at nearly
81 ,OO0, 600, and includes thousands OF
reapers, mowers, thrashers and va
rious other kinds Of harvesting ma
chinery.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
chaplain for Each Regiment.

Washington, Feb 2S.-IIe house
committee on military affairs acted
favorably on the bill giving one chap
lain for each regiment and giving the
adjutant general OF the army the
rank Of major general Favorable &C
ton was also taken on the bill prOvid-
ing dentists for the army and estab-
fishing a military hospital at Hot
Springs, 5. D.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

Chicago, Feb 2s.-One woman lost
her life and four persons were injured
In fire that destroyed an apartment
mouse at 325-327 Wells street last
night. The iremen made several he
role rescues during the progress Of
4be blaze
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
For sIeeDInz at ais Po.t-

Buffalo, n Y. Feb. 24-Ernest
kingdom, of Stafford, this state. who
is serving with the Fortieth infantry
IN the Philippines, was found sleeping
at his post, tried by cOurt-martial
and shot. 1t is said that q number Of
Filipino rebels entered the camp while
Kingdom was asleep and killed two or
three American soldiers
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
- Ii - -.

Washington, Feb. 25-Chairmau
Towne, OF the silver republican na-
tional committee, said that his party
viii hold its convention at Kansas
City on July 4 eve viii bring 1,5OO
silver republicans to that city" said
Mr.. Towne. I'VE desire TO have our
meeting at the same time and place
as the democratic convention
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
Farors 3 Proteotorats.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Arthur Sew
all, recently democratic candidate for
vice president, says he favors keeping
Hawaii and Porto Rico. In the Phil
ippines he would establish a republic
under United States protection He
denies saying without qualifications
that the democratic party would be
defeated next fall.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
n.,ee an Endowment Fund.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Aliss Susan B.
Anthony has undertaken to raise an
endowment fund for the National SUf-
frage association. her aim being to Sc
cure not less than 100000, to be
placed in the hands Of p trustees,
who shall use It as they see fit in be
Half Of the propaganda for equal PO-
IiticaI rights for women
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

Fife Lake, Mich, Feb. 2s.-The post
Office at Ivan, FIVE miles east Of here
burned yesterday and Herbsrf Bates.
the postmaster's son, persisted in She
flames The shock and exposure
caused by getting 70 the Hearest
nefqhbors, quarter Of q mile distant
naT prove fatal to Hrs. Batez
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
n.neu,. rrnirersitr I'LL

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator De
pew introduced a bill to establish the
University Of the United States II
provides that all the work done be
postgraduate The only aPPrOPria-
ton in the bill is that for the 2O-acre
tract of land in Washington which
President Washington set aside for
the university.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
n.mare TErnnrht Il soIdIerE

Washington, Feb 27.-Secretary
Root has sent to the house claims for
damages alleged to have been caused
by United States troops during the
American-Spanish war principally
when encamped or travelling The
claims aggregate s132, COG.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

Washington, Feb. 27--The monthly
statement Of the collections Of inter
nal revenues SHOWS that the total re-
ceipts for January, 1900, amounted
to SO, O1S, SIS, an increase as compared
with January, 1899, of s2.2O6,672-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
Price OF Nails TO Be Higher.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 26.-There is
every probability that the advance OF
wire nails, which has been talked of
VIII be announced as going into ef-
feet to-day The increase is said to
be p cents a key.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02

Aberdeen, wash, Feb. 28.-Five
trawlers which started for the fish
ing grounds before the recent gales
have not returned and al hope Of
their safety has been abandoned
Their crews number about 20 men and
bows
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
ANXIETY 1npalrs aIrz KruEer,s Hsaith.

Brussels, Feb. 24-Private letters
from Pretoria, received here, an
nounce that Mrs. Kruger, the wife Of
the Transvaal president, is very i'll
The war has grievOUsly impressed her
and her health IS also impaired by
anxiety for her numerous sons and
grandsOns fighting for their country,
one Of whom was killed at DeerdepOrt.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
I5eut. Gilmore stsrr. Tor Home

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Lieut. J. c
Gilmore, the leader Of the Yorktown
little band who were held by the Fiji
pinos for 80 many months has started
On his way home from Manila On ths
Solace.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-03-02
A Hoer Hone Hemedy.

The Beers aud other residents of
By rubbing a little tar or eucalyptus oil
IN the nosfrils Of the horse when de is
ont on the Teldt.
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Chicago, Feb. 25-The Chicago In
stifute, which was founded by Ms.
Fsmm0ns Blaine, VIII establish freE
Scholarships for native Puerto Ripaas
Cubans and Fflipinos.
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Watched BonI IN Nsr Terl..

New York, Feb. 27-It is said here
that Paris creditors Of Count BOni de
CasteIlane sent agents to New York
to watch his transactions with the
GouIds. It was limited that II thu
count returned to Paris without
money he might be arrested The
amount Of his debts is said to be about
81. 400, coo.
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Dayton, o., Feb. 27.-Rev. Edward
LOrens. editor Of the German Periodi-
Gals Of the United Brethren church,
and for more than 20 years q prcmi-
nent minister in that denomination
is dead as the result Of a rupture Of a
blood vessel IN his brain, occasioned
by a paroxysm Of coughing
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06

The members OF the Plattsmouth wo-
mans club were "at home" to their
friends Monday evening at the home of
Mrs Agnew, who kindly threw open her
spacious parlors for the reception of
guests. from eight until eleven O'Clock.
The reception room, parlors and dining
room were made most inviting by lovely
decorations of pink and white. club col.
ors, large punches of pink roses and
waxen hyacinths making a pretty
picture against the background of
Christmas greens. Mrs. Fellowe, the
president, was assisted in receiving by
different members of the club. who Wed
with each other in their efforts to max,
their guests perfectly at home. Partners
we're chosen for the refreshment room
IN an entertaining manner. Each guest
was presented with a card bearing a
pen and ink sketch OF some article that
needed companion to render it com.
plete. Much merrimenI ensued wben
the pen started to hunt the ink, the
needle the thread, the cup the saucer
and many laughable incidents followed
the matching Of the bits of pastebosrd
Mrs. DR.. EIster and Miss Stoutepbor.
ough poured coffee. Misses Marshall
Levings, Buzzell and Mapes served rs.
freshment. and at the close of the re-.
ceiving hour they all stayed a little
longer "to talk it over" and good wishes
for happy and prosperous New Year r.
the Plattsmouth woman's club were
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06
THE COURIER

the chairman. Mrs. M. p. Campbell,
Malvern. Iowa. The household econom-
les department Of any woman's club. il
properly conducted. may do much to
dispel the illusions that housekeeping ia
routine Of cooking. washing dishee,
dressing the children. etc. Whatever
betters the home, betters the nation.
And systematic study OF household
econopics will vary the monotony OF
housekeeping.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06

treasurer. Addresses we're made by
the retiring president, Mrs. Kearney,
and by the incoming president.
The literature lesson was Cantc IL OF
Lucille. This was followed by a social
half hour. Mrs. Crane presented each
guest with dainty New Years souvenir
Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Drahos
on January Sth.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06

The Woman's Literary Club Of Stan
Inn held an instructive and interesting
session on Tuesday afternoon, January
2ud. The club met with Mrs. Crane.
Twelve members responded to roll call.
by giving New Years resolutions. The
following officers for the year 1900 were
introduced:
Mrs. Frank Huntley, president; Mrs.
A. A. Kearney. vice president; ME-. c.
q. ClouRh, secretary;.Mrs. Jos. Grafton,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06

The woman's club and mental cul-
ture club. the two federated woman's
clubs Of Auburn. held receptions New
Years day in the afternoon and even
ing, the woman's club at the Masonic
hall from seven to ten in the evening,
and the M. G. c., at the residence of
Mrs. Robert Teare. Both receptions
were we'll attended and those concerned
expressed themselves fully satisfied with
the work done.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06

Mira. Sarah s. Plat. the very popular
vice president of the General Fedora
ton OF Women's clubs was married last
month to Judge W. s. Decker of Den
yer. The ceremony was performed by
Dean Hart in st. Johns chapel in the
presence o; few of the intimate friends
of the contracting parties. The bride
and groom left the same evening for st.
Louis where they will remain for few
days. After returning to Denver they
will be at the Hotel Metropole for the
winter. expecting to take house in the
spring. The death of Colonel Platt
left his business affairs much COM
plicated and Judge Decker has been
Mrs. Platt's attorney in her efforts to
straighten the tangled condition. The
engagement has been rumored a long
time. May long, happy, prosperous
life be theirs.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06

The following is the standing commit
tee on household economics for Ne
braska: Mrs. Pugh. Thirty sixth and
Nicholas avenue, Omaha; Mrs. Milton
Scott. Lincoln, and Mrs. Mary F. Paul.
of st. Paul. This committee will be
glad to assist in any possible way any
club or department wishing to under
take this study.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06

Mrs. c. s. Lobengier, leader Of the po-
litical and social science department Of
the woman's club Of Omaha. presented
a thoughtful paper before the associa-
ton Of women's clubs which was held at
Lincoln last week 10 connection with the
State Teachere' Association. Does 10.
tellectual life develop simultaneously
with the religious life, and are the
schools under obligations to foster both
equallyf" .- .-..a ...-.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-01-06

cuseed the particular case OF the tow
Of Albion, Nebraska, which he'd asket
for help in establishing library. show
ing in detail how such q town should
proceed in order to establish library
pointing out the law covering the cas-,
and different methods Of bringing tb'
people OF the place into sympathy with
the library idea. In the matter Of do
nations, Mr.. Wyer said many libraries
had been killed by donations Of books
instead Of money, for the libraries il
general should be selections Of books in.
stead Of collections. Books for q small
library must be for all the people. moi
for specialists. He emphasized the fact
that the personal character Of the librs-
rian had much to do with the success Of
library.
Fred Abbott. superintendent OF the
Albion schools. was present and gave
his experiences in working up a senti.
ment for library, and the plans that
had been made in that place for organ
izing the library. Representatives from
Scribner. Sutton and Norfolk were pres
ept 20 inquire about organization OF q
town library.
The paper of Miss Edith Tobitt of
Omaha was read by Miss Parsone. This
paper on Reference Work" laid empha.
sis on the importance of selecting refer
ence books. 1t vac recommended to
keep all lists obtained, to make lists of
special books for use, by special classes
of people; to make the reference depart
ment useful in every way; in short. to
let it be known that the reference part
of the library is to be useful to all for
all purposes.
Remarks were made by Miss Dennis
OF the Lincoln public library, Miss Par
sons, Superintendent O'Connor Of Nor
folk. Mr.. Fouquet of Lincoln. Professor
Jillson and others. Mr.. Wyer suggested
q list OF six best periodicals. for an aver
age public library. in answer to ques-
ton OF Mr.. O'Connor, as follows: Re
view of Reviews, st. Nicholas. Hsrpere,
Century, Littels' Living Age, Forum.
A paper on Library Legislation" by
ID. A. Campbell of the state library gave
a resume OF the efforts to get a library
bill passed at the last legislature and
explained why the two bills started
failed OF passage. These we're the Srav-
cling library bill and district library
bill Discussion was made by Mr..
Pentzer. Miss Edna Bullock and others.
Some considerable discussion occurred
over the question OF remedy in a case
where the one U;ll levy is not large
enough to support the town or city
library.
At the business meeting. which fol-
lowed. by laws were adopted and the
following officers we're elected for the
coming year: President, j. 1. Wyer,
Lincoln; first VICE president, Miss Carrie
G. Dennis, Lincoln; second vice presi-
dent, Prof. 7. G. O'Connor, Norfolk;
secretary. Miss M. Banner, Omaha;
treasurer, Miss O'Brieb. Omaha.
Interest in the meeting was increased
by the presence Of travelling library No.
70, which. through the courtesy OF the
Iowa state library and the efforts Of
Miss Edna ,. Bullock, was on exhibi-
ton in The university library. The staff
of the university library had prepared
an extensive exhibit Of rare. curious and
contenporaneous bindings which re-
ceived much examination.