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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

A great deal Is being said about IL
rigating the arid and semi-arid west.
The national irrigation congress that
met In Chicago last fall passed resOlu-
tiOns urging a congressional appropri-
alton for this purpose, and has since
sent out a large number Of circulars to
the press for their cooperation and
editorial comment en- the subject. It
cannot be questioned that in the
mountain states there are great posi-
bilities Of irrigation Of desert valley
lands, but the irrigation Of the high
plains Of the prairie states is a phys
zeal impOssibility. Properly placed
and applied an appropriation would be
the proper thing.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21
100000.

We must reduce our stock to the
amount of $4,000 in the next 90 days
The last u months has been far the
largest business IN our history, but as
is usually the case, during the rush of
a large business, we buy too many
goods.
Our OTerstOck covers many depart
ments, but mostly in clothing, odd
pants, ladies' and misses jackets and
many lines of shoes. We will sell this
surplus at liberal discounts. Come in
while the assortment is good.
Q. N. MLLIsACK.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21
cHRIsTMAs ~ AT eRANpMA.s

Christmas day at GEandma's-
Wasn't It a JOY
Yes, sireel And didn't she
Know how TO please a boy
Such pies and cake as she could make,
Such tarts and sugar-plums-
Those treasures all sin recall
Whenever Christmas comes.
Christmas day at Grsndma's-
All the kith and KIN
From here and there and everywhere
Came a-troOping IN.
Through lanes and drifts they brought thei
gifts,
Their smiles and words Of cheer,
From out the storm a welcome warm
To gladden. all the year.
Christmas day at Grandma's-
Seems 50 long ago,
And Jet it's here and just as dear
As that we used to know.
Fer IN grandpa nov, you see,
and Grandma's house is mine,
And girls and boys bring Christmas joys
And words Of love divine.
Nixon Waterman.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

Ten regiments Of United States vol
unteers viii soon be returned from
the Philippines, their term Of service
having nearly expired. Extra induce
ments for re enlistment have been
held out TO them such a as travel pay
or mileage to place Of enlistment
which amounts to a bounty OF about
$780, but still they do not re-enlist. It
VIII not be an easy matter to get new
recruits for service in the Philippines
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

Voting machines we're used success
fully in several eastern cities at the
recent election. A trial was made in
five wards of WoonsOcket, R. L, with a
machine in which the votes are record
ed on perforated strips Of paper.
When the polls close the strips are
run through counting machines and
the vote for each candidate is quickly
obtained.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21
Railroads Paw Their taxes.

The Rock Island railroad have paid
their taxes, amounting to s13, 165 90, in
this county. The Union Pacific has
also paid s2,O39.7O into the treasury.
This prompt payment Of taxes by the
railroads and other taxpayers will soon
have its effect in the advancing Of the
payment Of warrants. The funds will
not be disbursed until some time in
January.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21
PATRIoTI0 RENAIssANcE.

TIE Mckinley administration is not
having IS smooth sailing as was ex-
peesed il would have from the seeming
emphatic endorsement at the polls.
me Iact Of the matter is that many Of
tls shreWd politicians, In both house
~ senate know that both the pres
2. sat 5 foreign aud colonial policy IS IN
p1zr With g large majority Of the
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21
Strayed.

One mare and one horse, both dark
chestnut sOrreL Mare rather heavy
built, long bodied, about nine years old
and weighs about LOO Horse rather
rangy-buiIt, about eight years old and
weighs about 1000. Team strayed on
December y. Information as to the
whereabouts Of the team will be Iiber-
ally paid. ". L ACTON,
-Oberlin, Kan.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21
Chnnrinr PubIic sentiment.

Public sentiment within the repubn-
can party is likely soon to work mod
ifcatiOn Of our policy with reference
to the Philippines. The spectacle Of
a large and expensive naval force, TO-
900 troops and the expenditure Of 800
100000 a year to maintain a narrow
strip Of sea coast in the Philippines.
with no apparent hope Of doing any
better, is neither edifying nor profit
able. Now that the campaign is over
no one has any trouble in learning
that the war is still on. Indeed, it was
never in more aggressive hands.
The Washington correspondent Of
Boston Transcript speaks of the re-
ceipt Of letter from a reliable friend
in the Philippines, in which he says
that the military situation is very
dark, and that the army officers in
personal conversation so speak Of it.
AguinaIdO's government, he declares,
is holding sway over twO-thirds of the
islands, maintaining courts, collecting
revenues and managing telegraph
lines. The MOhammedan regions are
pacified and under American control.
Manila and the garrisOned towns are
sUbdUed and viii remain so as long as
the bIue-coated soldier patrols the
streets. But the skermishing parties
run in very close to the city on some
of their raids.
American methods Of subjugation,
he insists, are not dissimilar to those
employed by the Spanish in Cuba, and
the hanging and shooting Of Filipinos
is carried on with considerable free
dom 1t seems to be the American
policy to regard all FiIipinos in arms
as bandits, but to expect the F'ilipinOs
TO regard their captives as soldiers.
In fact, the F'iIipinos have not dared
to- pursue the same methods with their
prisoners that our troops have adopt
ed; they feaEthat If they should violate
the rules Of civilized warfare by put
ting captives to death, as it would be
natural for them to do, American sen
timent would be so aroused against
them as to call for their extermin-
alton.
The word determination by the
way, the writer says, Is the only sOlu-
ton of the Philippine problem consist
ent with the present plan The natives
viii never give up the fight, so intense
Is their hatred Of the Americans, whom
they do not distinguish from the
Spaniards.
Information similar In character is
coming from other sources, and seems
to be carrying conviction to many re-
Publicans- that the struggle is hopeless
and absolutely not worth the tremen-
dOus cost being paid for it. The Flip
mos do not want an American govern
ment; this of itself might not strongly
appeal to the administration, but the
certainty that the cost OF prosecuting
the war wiz be simply stupendOus,
that the outporing Of men and money
viii be long continued, and that when
the F'ilipinOs are subjugated, if that
time ever comes. the islands VIII be
worth nothing to the country, CONNER
ciaIly, morally or periodically, is
quite another thing. These consider
ations sooner or later must have their
influence and bring about a strong re-
vUlsiOn Of feeling against a campaign
which it was a biunder to have begun
but which now looks like a crime to
proseCute.-DenverE Evening Post.
Christrnas Tree at she Methodist Church.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

The steamship. Empress Of China,
which sailed from Vancouver, B c.,
recently for the orient, carried a rec
ord breaking cargo Of beer for the
Philippine islands. Fifty thousand
barrels, brought in 70 trains, were con-
signed to Manila
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

Some Of the citizens Of Eldorado
Kan, have shown very bad manner s
and exceedingly bad temper in their
attack upon the honesty and integrity
of-the nine jurymen who stood for &C
quittal IN the Jesse Morrison murder
trial. The prOecution was weak, the
defense was strong, and there remained
in the mind of the jury a reasonable
doubt. Even those who stood for con
victiOn placed the sentence at the low
est possible degree Of mansIaghter, all,
therefore, we're against a verdict Of
murder in the first degree. That fellow
Castle showed up badly in the trial, q
rascal whose testimony was worthless.
Over this gaIoot two young ladies had
q Jealous rivalry whish terminates in a
q tragedy. Then there develops a
leading-famiIy feud, q community
teUd and church feud all over agOod-
fOr-nothing reprobate who seemed to
think it smart to trif1s with the affec-
tiOns Of ladies, play doIble, play false
and arouse their feminine jealOsies and
hate. What fools We mortaIs arel
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

hereafter. Even the generals are all
getting tired Of the service there and
several Of them who have been there
since the occupation lave asked to be
relieved tits disagreea0le job in
more ways than one.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

All persons indebted. TO me are re-
quested to ean and settle either b.
cash or note on or before January 1,
1901 Accounts not settled b. that
time VIII be placed for collection
DE-. r. ~ S1HTH.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

DI5tae5 aLu lau s5t lalh ID tAo WI
organs. The blood becomes vftiated
and the general health IS undermined
whenever the stomach and liver fail 70
perform their functions as nature M
tended. HeFbiue viii tone up The
stomach. regulate the liver. where 9TH
er preparations only relieve. Price 506.
w. Ennis.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

Last week the transport, Hancock
arrived at San Francisco from Manila
carrying 1,5OO dead bodies of soldiers,
and 500 living wrecks of soldiers in
valided home Of whom II died on the
return voyage.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21

Christmas Tree at she Methodist Church
The usual exercises and Christmas
tree entertainments viii be held at the
Methodist church Monday evening
The church has q large SUNDAY. school
and the children VIII al be Temsm-
bersd-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-12-21
In Churehdoun.

The Congregational church held
their annual meeting Sunday and ell
ected the following officers: Miss Julia
Fowler, superintendent Of Sunday
school; Mrs. Clark Hodgkinson, as
sistant superintendent; Miss Georgia
Day, secretary; Miss Letha White,
treasurer; Mrs. Wheat, organist. Sun
day school will be held regularly here
after every Sunday at three o'clock T.
m, commencing first Sunday in Jan
uary. The church officers elected are:
Mrs. @. F. Hodgkinson, deacOness; Mrs.
A. Miller, clerk; Mrs. William Walker,
Jr., treasurer; Mrs. William Walker,
Jr., Organist; ". A. Young, chorister.
The Congregationalists expect to
have a pastor soon, so as to hold regu-
lar services.
The choir at the Christian church
will give a sacred concert and Christ
mas service at that church next Sun
day evening at 7:3O. The music will be
entirely new, carefully selected and
viii be we'll rendered. The public is
invited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
CONQUEST OF FREE STATE
Burgher Opposition to Lord Rob-
erts is Melting Away.
GO BACK TO FARMS.
Beers will Continue to Fight Until
Overwhe Imed-Gatscre Occu-
pics Spring fonteiH.

London, March lit is persistently
reiterated that Mafeking has been re-
lieved, but the war Office has no confirma-
ton of the rumor.
Burghersdorp, March 17.-Command-
ant Oliver evacuated his position on a
hill in front Of the British during the
night Several Beers of his force have
surrendered
DR.. Dewett, a member of the Cape Par
lament and his brother, have been ar
rested.
Bethulie, March 17.--Gen. Gatacres
scouts have occupied Springfontein. The
country is clear Of the enemy. The
main column is following the scouts.
Ladysmith, Friday, March 16.--Lord
Dundonald's cavalry patrols reconnoi-
tered the Free State border of Basuto-
land, TO De Beers pass, where a slight
skirmish occurred in which two British
were wounded. The Beers were also en-
cOunter1d IN strength at Van ReenanS
pass and Tintwas pass.
kafiirs arriving here report that the
Beers are manfesting very vindictive
spirit under defeat and that many kraals
hitherto respected have been burned.
The German ambuIances attached to
the Boer forces were found near Modder
spruit. having been abandoned by the
Beers, because they were unable TO keep
pace with the retreat. They were brought
into camp, where the wounded were
cared for. Transports were subsequently
supplied and the ambulances were sent
TO the Boer lines
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
THE PRESIDENTS PLAN.
To Place Gems. Wheeler and Lee
on Retired List of the Reg
uiar Army.

Washington, d. c., March lit is
evident that an effort is being made by
some of the administration officials to
induce Gen. Wheeler to withdraw his re-
quest for immediate action upon his res
ignation. Il is intimated that this eff
fort is attributable solely TO an interest
in the personal welfare Of the general
In this connection it is recalled that the
President has had it iii mind to
ask Congress for special legislation
empowering him TO retire Gen.
Wheeler, Gen. Lee, and anoth-
or brigadier-general of volunteers,
with the rank of brigadier-general
in the regular army. Some Of the per-
sons who are interested in the success of
this movement feel that by immediate
resignation and the prosecution of his
present determination tC attempt to Sc
cure his seat in the House of Representa-
tives, Gen. Wheeler will arouse antag-
Onisms which may make it difficult or inn
possible thereafter to secure from the
House the legislation needful to secure
his retirement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS.
Little Change ia Business on Account
of New Financial Act.

New York, March 11.-R. @. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review Of trade says:
The new monetary act, which was signed
and took effect on Wednesday, has not af-
fected business perceptibly as yet De
signed as Il barrier against future HARM
it was by some expected to have immediate
influence through provisions regarding bank
circulation. While 50. 100, 900 will be added
to New York circulation, the increase thus
far indicated will be mainly interior, af-
fecting the chief monetary centers only by
lessening reliance upon them when more
currency is wanted
Sales of wool have been only 1898. 500
pounds in two weeks. Prices of leading
goods have not declined. but others, both
plain and fancy, are somewhat weaker.
Failures for the week have been 1913 in the
United States against 1S9 last year and %
in Canada against 80 last year.
BradStreetS says:
Trade adviceS are as a whole cheerful,
and the strength of values is apparently
sent themselves. prominent feature this
week has been the increase in strength OF
values of farm products, nearly all the
cereals. pork products and cotton advanc-
the. products thereof. have generally re-
manned steady or unchanged. The govern
ment report on the quantity of corn in
farmers hands showed a smaller than ex-
pected supply and quite outbreak of
speculative interest occurred, sympathiZed
in by wheat, and both cereals reached the
highest point touched OF the crop of 1899.
Though quiet. the iron and steel situation
has developed rather more confident tone.
Except Immediately in Chicago. where the
idlencss of many thousands of men has
made for dizziness in the machinery and
kindred trades, the Western iron situation
seems strong one. Wheat, including -four
shipments for the week aggregate 2,721-
400 bushels, against 420S, 1853 bushels last
gate 1928, 291 bushels, against 2,1S7. 1924
bushels last week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20

age to British property, but no serious
apprehenSlOnS are entertained of such
conduct as Mr. White is said to have
foreshadowed. j. B. Robinson, the mil
lionaire mine owner, says he does not be-
lieve the Beers would be so foolish.
A Strategic Necessity.
New York, March 16.-Montagu White
in an interview on Chamberlain warn
ing to President Kruger against destroy
ing Johannesburg said: LAS strategic
necessity the blowing up of Johannes
burg would be justifable. President
Kruger could not afford to leave bar
racks, munitions, supplies and all else
for the benefit of the enemy. AS for the
threat to hold President Kruger person
ally responsible and to try and condemn
him for an act of vandalism, that is alb
surd. The civilized world will stand
much at times. but | doubt If it would
stand that. AS for the evacuation Of
Bloemfontein, it was never intended Sc
riously to defend it. 1t has not the nat
ural advantages for proper defense. The
great fight will be at Pretoria
Paris, March 1G.-The possibility of
the Beers destroying the mines is causing
some anxiety among French tinanciers,
who hold one-third of the shares. The
Gaulos devotes an article to the sub
ject today and calls upon the financiers
OF Europe to furnish the Beers with
the means of resisting British invasion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
SIR FREDERIC BURTON DEAD.
We1l-known Portrait and Water Col
or Painter Expires in London

London, March 17.-Sir Frederic w.
Burton, formerly director of the ma
tlonal gallery, is dead. He was born In
ireland IN 1916 and was educated in
Dublin. He was elected royal Hiber.
MAN academician when only % years of
age. In 1912 he exhibited at the ROYAL
academy in London Il large composition.
The Connaught Toilet" which was aft
erward destroyed by fire at the Pan
technicon. where it had been tempora-
rily deposited by its owner. From 1882
TO 1881 his time was occupied in portrait
painting. About 1910 he was elected
member of the Royal Irish academy. In
1880 he became associate. and in the fol-
lowing wear full member of the mow
Royai) Society of Painting in Water
Colors. and continued to exhibit at its
annual exhibitions until 1870, when he
retired from the society. In November.
1886, he was elected an honorary mem
ber He exhibited also on various occa-
sions at the Royal academy and the
Debley gallery. In 1874 Mr.. Burton
succeeded Sir William Boxall in the d.
rectorship of the National gallery. from
which post he retired in March,. 1891
Since 1863 he had been Il fellow of the
Society of Antiquities In 1884 he re-
celyed the honor OF knighthood. and in
1899 the honorary degree OF Ii. D.
from Dublin university.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
CAUGHT IN A RAID.
Secret Service Officials Capture Four
Alleged CouHterfei,ers

Alleged COuHterfeiters
New York. March 17-Operator Ha-
zen of the United States Secret service
has under arrest four alleged well-kn0Wp
English thieves, who are charged with
making ANA running Il counterfeit mill
in tenement house in East Twenty
fourth street. The place was raided last
night by the secret-service men and in it
were found twelve sets of mods. plating
apparatus and 200 pieces of coin in proc
ess of manufacture. Counterfeit coins
we're also found on the prisoners at the
time OF their arrest
The men were arraigned on the charge
Of manufacturing and passing counterfeit
70 and aQ-cent pieces. They are de-
scribed rs Theodore Stevens. Timothy
Cassidy. alias John Cliff and James
Sullivan. alias English Jim and
George West, alias English Bill" They
were held in $1,000 bail each but in
Vests case the examination was set for
Monday next.
According to the secret service records.
Cassidy, alias Cliff" was first arrested
in this city in 1881 for making false
coins AMI was sentenced to term of
six years Imprisonment. He was again
arrested on the same charge in 1888 and
being convicted n second time, was Civ
eli FIVE years imprisonment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
SAVED BY HER LUCK.
OnCrOWned King of South Africa
Says that England Made
MANY Mistakes

London, March 1I.--Julian Ralph sends
to the Daily Mail sensational interview
with Cecil Rhodes The ''uncroWned
king Of South Africa" said 1.-The mar
vclous thing about England is her luck
We have made the silliest mistakes, have
had some of the most incompetent gen
erals, but we are coming out all right. as
we always co.
Il was glad to have Kimberley re-
lieved. But i'll heavens name, why was
it not done sooner? What was the good
of all that messing about Rensburg and
Colesberg? Why did they not do first
what was SO readily done last?
The earlier plans were different, you
say! L should think they were. Do you
know what Gen. Buffers orders to Lord
Methuen were with regard to Kimberley
Well, Methuen was to come here. relieve
the town, carry all the people out Of it.
and then fall back to the Orange river
That's true. | know it, and | say, scan
dalous would have been the disgrace to
England had 1t been carried out. Why
should an English general plan a retreat
and arrange to fall back? 1t is simplv
mOnStrOus.
Had Plenty to Do.
We were never so tied I'D but that v7e
found plenty to do. We organized a
troop Of 800 horse, built cannon, supplied
water from the mines when the Beers cut
off the town supply, set up soup kitchens
and distributed 10000 rations a day. We
got no news from the army The mill
tary heroes did not let us send messages.
Actually, when we wished to notify Lord
Methuen that the Beers had set uD a
Sx-lnch gun in front of the town they
did not send the message lest it might
disturb the plans of the army
Mr.. Rhodes then tells how, though all
the III men killed during the siege be-
longed to the local soldiery, not one an
nouncement of death was issued by
headquarters, though an official notice
was published Of the killing Of one mule
belonging to the regulars.
The failure to recognize the death Of
a single volunteer, and the grave formal
announcement of the demise of mule,
said Rhodes, ''typify the spirit and char
acter Of the military men, with whom we
had hoped to work in harmony
Exaggerated Estimates.
Discussing the size of the Boer army
Julian Ralph said the British estimates
placed the total at $4,000, TO which Mr..
Rhodes replied: That is their method
of accounting for their reverses and
avoiding blame at home for their own
mistakes; but nevertheless there are but
10000 Beers in this war. The Trans
vaal only polled little over 1900 votes
at the last presidential election, and even
the boys voted. That state put in $1,000
men, the Orange Free State not quite SO
many. As for the foreigners in their ar
my, the Irish brigade is 100 strong and
there are $50 Scandinavians, and for the
rest they amount to between 1000 and
1000. The people besieging us used to go
away to fight Mthuen at Magersfontein
and other places before that
NO, we are oXaggerat1ng their
Io,,
account for bad generalship without con-
Tossing it,