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The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
BxcURsIONIsTs IN A WRECK.
Thirteen People KILLED and Thirty Injured
I'm q Disastrous Fsear-End CoIIisiou
at Hatfield. Pa

Philadelphia, Sept. 4.-Thirteen per
sons killed and over 30 others injured
is the appalling record Of a rear-end
collision between an excursion train
and a milk train on the Bethlehem
branch Of the Philadelphia & Reading
railway at Hatfield, Pa, . miles
north of this city. The wrecked
train consisted of ten day coaches,
which was the first section Of a large
excursion made up Of people Of Beth
lehem, Allentown and surrounding
towns to Atlantic City.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
KILLED MANY FILIPINos.
Gen. Macarthur Reports an Engagement
Near Carmen, $50 Miles from Manila
-Ensmy Lost 12O Men.

Washington, Sept 4.-The war de-
Partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Macarthur:
Manila, Sept. 3.-Gen. Hughes re-
ports outbreak in BOhOl- First Lieu
tenant LOvOck, FOrty-fOurth volunteer
infantry, reports engagement near
Carmen, BOhOI- Our loss in killed,
one; wounded, six. Enemy's loss IN
killed, 12O. Have not received further
details" BOhOl is an island in the
southern part of the archipelago, 365
miles from Manila. 1t lies north of
the large island Of NindanaO and is
not far from Cebu.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
PENALTY FOR DEsERTIoN.
Henry Vance Sentenced BY Court-MartiaI
10 % Years for Proving a Traitor
In the Philippines.

San Francisco, Sept. 3.-Nusician
Henry Vance, late of company L,
Thirty-seventh regiment, was brought
from the Philippines on the transport
Thomas under sentence Of 90 years
Imprisonment at Alcatraz. This man
not only deserted the ranks of the
American army, but took up arms
against his comrades and, while serv-
ing as a major with FiHpinOs, at
tackled wagon trains and escort par
ties. Vance was captured, tried by
eOurt-martial and sentenced to be
shot, but owing to the cIemency Of
President Mckinley his punishment
was commuted to 90 years imPrisOn-
ment
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
THE END CAME SUDDENLY.
* Gov. LswelIing, Of Kansas, Died At Ar
kansas City OF Heart Disease-Sketch
Of His Political Career.

Arkansas City, Kan, Sept. 4.-Ex-
Gov. Lorenzo D. LewelIing, Of Wich-
ita. died suddenly last night in this
city Of heart failure. He had started
to Gueda Springs to seek rest and
recreation, but was taken suddenly
worse and expired in a few hours.
His wife was with him when the end
came. Mr.. LeweIling was born at
Salem, Ia, in 1916. It was in 1887
that Mr.. Iewelling removed to Kan
sas, settling at Wichita and engaging
in the produce commission. business
He took a deep interest in the wave
Of pOpuIist reform that swept the
state and became one Of the best
known OF the POPulist orators Of that
day. He was nominated on the re-
form ticket as secretary Of state in
1883, but was defeated. In 1892 the
democrats and Popuists joined forces
and LeweIling was the nominee for
governor, and he was elected by q
plurality Of 5,432 over the republican
candidate. In 1894 he was nominated
for the same Office, but was defeated
by the republican candidate Since
the expiration of his term Of ofice
the governor has been engaged in the
real estate business and was also
Iargly interested in dairying enter
prises. He had kept up an active In
terest in politics, both local and
state, and continued to exert a very
considerable influence in pOpulist
councils. bis ideas had been Of late
verDfucr on socialism
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
CALIFORNIA; BIG TREES.
Departments says They Are
the sGFandest, Largest and MaissticaE-
Iy Graceful" and the scarcsaE

Washington, Sept 4.-The depart
ment of agriculture has issued q re-
port Of the big trees in California
that brings out some interesting and
new conclusions It shows that the
dimensions Of the big trees are un-
equaled; that their age makes them
the Oldest living things. They are de-
scribed by the report as "the grand
est, largest, oldest and most majes-
tically graceful of trees" and the
scarcest Of known tree species, with
the extreme scientific value Of be
ing the best living Representatives Of
a former geologic age.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
Not Whnel nInrsd.

Kansas City, No, Sept E-From
11:15 to 11:2O o'clock Monday morning
every locomotive, every piece Of ma
chinery and every employe on the
Memphis railroad system, from Kan
sas City to birmingham, Ala, were
idle. This action was taken as a mark
Of respect to the memory Of the late
president. E S. Washburn, of the
Memphis system, who died at Rye
Beach, n. H, and whose funeral Oc-
cured yesterday afternoon
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
TRUE soN OF Is FATHER.
Maj. Whsslsr LED HIs Troops Against .
Force Of Filipino Insurgents who We're
sErcngIy Eutrenshsd.

Manila, Sept. A.-Gen. Joseph Wheel
er's son. Maj Wheeler, United States
volunteers, has shown himself to be
q true son Of his father In q fight
the other day he led his troops against
a force OF insurgents who were
strongly entTenched on top Of a hill
and successfully defeated them The
hill was 50 steep that the men had
TO climb up by the aid Of their hands,
while the wounded rolled TO the foot
Of the hill when hit. The Americans
got Vfthin 80 yards of the insurgents
b5tss the FiliPinOs retreated- All
q me men acted bravely. Gen Mac
Arthur cOmPlimented them In his Of
fetal report Of the fight.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

chicago, sept Bishop Henry ".
Turner, Of the African n E. church,
with the possible exception Of Booker
T Washington, the most enfuential
negro in the United States has bolted
Mckinley outright and win take the
stump for Mr. Bryan With Bishop
Turner 20 Bishop Grant and Bishop
Derrick. They wiz take a tent with
them and stump the states Of Kansas,
Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio,
West Virginia and Illinois
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Tyranny IS always Weakness-Ll Llosi- i--l.
The voice Of the soul is not to be e.
lenced--Adier.
A cheerful countenance betokeus
good heart.-RUpert.
A brothers suferings should ever
claim brothers pity.
Self-ease is pain; thy only rest 3
labor for a worthy end.-WhittIers
Gratitude is the fairest bIosor
which springs from the sOuL-Ballcee
We often do more good by cur sy1-
pathy than by our labor. ". barrars
The good or evil We confer on 0tssEr
often recoils on ourselTes.-Fielcllg
We want not time, but diligence EcE
great Performanees.-Samuel JohIzs7r5
He who is pIentiously provided tcE
within needs but little from Wit1Cgt
Goethe.
An abundant life does not shoT ilsels
IN abundant dreaming, but il ai5laz1
ant living.
Heaven VIII pay for any loss #s
suffer to gain it, bnt nothing San
for the loss Of heaFen--Baxte
What Il is our duty to do We fal-zl -
because Il IS right; not becarse
can demand il Of us.--ssn sneFe
For Worksapnenss clothes. over
iunpero, shifts. psRtss gicFe
iiiea1 Ege Lr
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Havana, Sept. 5.-The yellow fever
outbreak IN Havana, although seri-
Gus, is confined to a large extent to
the Spanish colony. The best quar-
ters of the city are affected, the lower
portions being almost exempt. The
authorities contend that cleanliness
is of no effect In preventing cOntagiOn
and local conditions seem to substan-
tiate this. Eighty-fve cases are un-
der observation.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
PopulIsts voted WIth Demoerats.
SOUTHERN FLAGS RETURNED.
FOrty-sizth ohio Gives Up the Colors Of
the Thirtieth Louisiana, which Were
Captured Near Atlanta

Columbus, O., Sept. Sat the reun-
ion Of the Forty-sixth volunteers at
WOrthington, near here, the colors Of
the Thirtieth Louisiana regiment
were returned to a committee Of the
survivors of that old organization
The flags were captured at Ezra
courthouse, near Atlanta, Ga, during
the war Of the rebellion and have
been IN the relic room Of the state
capitol here for many years. Gov
Nash participate in the exercises.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

New York, Sept. 5.-Robert n.
Morton, who embezzled $780, 900 from
his employers, and who confessed, but
was allowed to 60 free by Judge Nc
MahOn, has pledged himself to his
felow-members in the Calvary BaP-
tist church to devote his life to pay
ing every cent Of the stolen money.
He VIII make restitution BY install
menfs
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Washington, Sept. 5.-Gen- MacAr-
thurs latest casualty list from the
Philippines reached Washington
Tuesday. In addition to those who
died OF sickness and disease, James
h. Green, of the Forty-ninth infan-
try, was killed by a cOmrade; Joe
Mack, Of the Thirty-third infantry,
committed suicide; John Fuller and
James Sanders, Of the FOrty-eighth
infantry, were drowned.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
F.nurss For Anrnst

New York, Sept. 5.-Failures in the
United States for the calendar month
Of August, as reported by telegraph
to Bradstreet's, number 7O5, with ag-
gregated liabilities Of S6,255,Og2 and
assets Of s., 2,936,O4z. In number the
failures are the fewest reported in any
month for II months past, and the
same is true Of the liabilities
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
a DATED cONGER MESSAGE.
state Department. Notes = Distinct Better
msnt OF the Means OF CommunieatIon
wIth ChIna-Chafss,a lLessaEs-

Washington, Sept 5.-Minister Con-
ger has been heard from again, his last
advice being dated at Pelin, August
80. Preceding dispatches have Oceu-
pied a week in their transmission
from Pekin, according to the estimate
Of the state department, so that Mr..
Conger's message marks a distinct
betterment OF the means Of commun-
icatiOn. Besides it includes the date
of dispatch, something the depart
ment has been trying to. have done
for many weeks. The suPPOsitiOn is
that this particular message came
down from Pelzin to Tien Tsin by
courier, and was put on the wires at
that point or at TaICu- The state de-
partment decided to make no state
ment as to the contents OF the mes
sage, beyond the simple one that Mr..
COnger's communication did not mark
any material change in the situation
IN Pekin.
Chaffes Has Enough Troops
Washington, Sept. 5.-The war de-
partment has received the following
undated message from Gen. Chaffee,
at Taku:
Present conditions are that hOstil-
ities have practically ceased, only
occasional shots fired from cover,
small parties repairing telegraph line
and foraging. Now in China about
5000 electives, 1000 marines. I
think ample force for United States
unless political reasons, not apparent
to me, demand larger force. Shall
take 5000 as basis Of my requirement
for supplies. If troops remain must
winter in tents and cOnical wall
tents vii be required, one tent ten
men"
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Bolton Landing, Lake George, n.
Y, Sept. 5.-Carl Sehurz has addressed
an open letter to Lyman J. Gage, In
which he denies Secretary Cages re-
cent statement that Mr.. Bryan (if
elected presidentl could order his sec
retarT Of the treasury to make pay
ment IN silver Of ali the public debt
payable in coin and for all current
disbursements Of the government ee
well, which amount to sl.5o0. .ooo to
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Thursday's ses-
sion Of the national encamPment Of
the G. a. r. was first devoted to cleo
tion Of officers. For cOmmander-In-
chief to succeed Albert D. Shaw the
name Of Mai. Leo Rassieur, of st.
Louis, was presented In an eloquent
speech by Mai William Warner, ex-de-
partment commander. With great
enthusiasm Rassieur was elected by
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
Leyds says Beers win Fight On.

Berlin, Sept. 5.-Dr. Leyds, the
Transvsal's diplomatic Representatives,
spent yesterday in Berlin. He looked
somewhat dispirited, but assured those
with whom be talked that the Beers
viii continue the struggle, hoping that
some turn Of the worlds politics win
helm their cause.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Bath, Ne, Sept. 5.-The condition Of
Arthur E. SewalI, democratic eandf-
date for vice president four years ago.
is unchanged. No sign OF returning
consciousness has been noted and no
hopeful indication has been seen hT
the doctors.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
MUTINY ON A TRANSPORT.
American Drivers and English stOksrB
Caused the Montcalm 20 Anchor In
hLd-Stream Below New Orleans.

New Orleans, Sept. 5.-The British
transport MOntcalm, with ], 400 mules
for South Africa, which cleared Sat
urday night from this port, has been
anchored in mid-stream a few miles
below New Orleans for 4s hours. A
mutiny on board caused the delay
in the sailing of the transport
English stOkers refused to work
along side OF Danish stokers and
Chicago muleteers rebelled against
the quality Of food furnished. Late
Monday night the ringleaders Of the
mutiny were placed in prison.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
Pzs-iosism % Be TauEht

Chicago, Sept. /. With assets and
pledges amounting to upward Of $780,
600. the Sons Of Veterans are making
active preparations TO begin work
on a national college which Is to be
dedicated to the g. A. r and in con-
memoration Of the men and women
of cfT1 war times- The locsGoH has
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
Ths Battieship Oregon AEsln Aao.s.

Washington, Sept. The battle
ship Oregon arrived at Nagasaki, Ja-
pan, Friday. She eventually VIII re-
turn to the United States for the
complete repair Of injuries sustained
in her grounding, but win 60 first to
China
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
TbInls Contontmsnt Wim Solve It.

Washington. Sept. 2.-Gen- Otis pre-
diets that the years crops in the Phil
ippines wiz be Of immense proper
ton, larger than ever known before,
insuring prosperity to the islands in
a degree that the natives have never
known before and the rebeIlious spir-
it viii soon 60 down before the con
tentment Of the people.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Lawrence, Kan Sept 5.-The open
ing Of the fan term at the University
Of Kansas Wednesday was not marked
BY any especial features. other than
the large preliminary enrolment Of
students. which IS taken to mean that
the attendance this year WI Be IN
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
Crippls Creeks Great output.

Colorado Springs, COL Sept. a.
The August Cripple Creek gold output
was s2.O46, $50, an increase over July
Of $3.50, 600 The output for eight
months this year is s16,2O9, $50 This
years output IS cOnservatively esti-
mated at S30.0OO.OOO-
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
Plan for solder, Homs &c sIanna-

Topeka, Sept. "A movement has
been started here looking towards the
establishment Of q sailors and sol
diers' home at Manila, dedicated to
the memory Of the western soldiers
who fought in the Philippines 1t is
being pushed by Gov. Stanley, Alice
SpradIin, a Red Cross nurse, and the
Women's Federation clubs Of Topeka
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

San Francisco, Sept. 4.-An Official
in the medical service In the Philip
pines, in a private letter to a friend
here, calls attention to the great need
Of surgeons, as many posts in that
tropical climate are now without doc
tors. The number Of military sta
tiOns has been increased from 125 to
375 since last January.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

TO Ersor an Imnsn.s Bsssouet PIasG
Chicago, Sept. She American
STEEL & VFire company has under con
siderstion plans for the construction
Tzukego1s I'll. VITA 8 capacitF cf
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
The Estimated Cotton Crop.

New Orleans, Sept A-Secretary
Hester's New Orleans Cotton Tx
change annual report which was Is
sued yesterday, puts the cotton crop
Of 1s99-1sO0 at 9,436, ,416 bushels, a de
crease Of 1888, ,424 under 1s9s-1sse.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Washington, Sept. 2.-Gen. Otis has
been selected to fiji the post Of com
handing officer OF the Department Of
the Lakes, to be make vacant next
Monday by the retirement Of Gen
Wheeler.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Mount Vernon, III, Sept. 5.-The
committee on education OF the Illinois
Missionary Baptist association
brought in. q report attacking the
state normal schools as un-AmericSn
and declaring the state had no right
to tax the people for their support.
Their tendency was to destroy de
nominational colleges.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

Washington. Sept 5.-Aecording 70
present intention, the president wiz
not 90 to Canton until after his triP
70 Somerset Pa to attend the we'd
ding Of his niece, which takes place
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
ELECTION IN VERMONT.
A Falling on OF Twenty Per Cent In the
Total Vote Owing 70 State
Issues.

White River Junction, Vt, Sept. s.
State issues, Of which that Of local
option was the most important,
caused a 20 per cent. decrease in the
republican vote in yesterdays state
election and a large proportion Of
that loss went to the democratic
party. The republicans, Of course,
carried the state by an immense mar
gin, but it is likely to fail at least
10000 under the vote Of 1896, but at
the same time 1t is probably about 5,
600 ahead Of the gubernatoriaI vote
two years ago.
POpuIists Voted with Democrats.
Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 5.-Unofh-
cial returns from yesterdays state
election have been received from but
a few counties and indications point
to a light vote. The Populist vote
was cast almost soHdly for the demo-
cratic ticket. Party leaders estimate
the total vote Of the state at 10000.
The democrats are claiming $4,000
majority. The next legislature viii
be composed entirely of democrats.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
THEY WOULD Danish THEM.
Grand Army Eneampment Takes E1-
eeption to Southern Textbooks.

Declares That HIstorIss Have Been writ
ten with View 20 PsrpetuatIng War
eiudicss-Geu- John b Cord0n's
Comments on the Subject
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

New York Sept 4.7JOhn ". Gates,
former president OF the American
steel & Nire company was deeced
cut O. $500 vita marked cards On
the kaiser Friedrich oH ais recent trfn
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
A PART OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Lord Roberts on Saturday Lssusdths Form
n Announcement AnnsxI1g the Trans
vaal co shs British Empire.

London, Sept. 4.-Under date OF Bel
fast, September 1, Lord Roberts re-
ports: ST have to-day issued, under
her majesty's warrant Of July 4,
PrOclamatiOns announcing that the
TrsnsTaal win hencefOrth form a part
Of her maiesty's dominions."
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07

IoeE OF N-le american NaA- Ea-t4 N S1AAA-'
Washington, Sept. S.-The cost to
this government for the trouble in
China win reach at least SO, ,0OQ, ,OOO-
This estimate is regarded as a con
serFatiye one and is made by an Off
cial who is IN g position to know the
great cost Of carrying out the Ameri-
can part Of the allied scheme for re-
heying the foreigners besieged in Pc
kin.
The Goodland republic., 1900-09-07
DEATH Of ARTHUR SEHALL.
Nan Who Ran with Bryan on Demo
cratic Ticket -Four Years Ago a
Victim Of ApOplsxy,
CANE FROM An ILLUsTBIOUs FAMILY.

The Firm OF shIpbuHdera OF which he
Was the Head Il 81 Years Old and
Owns . Huge Fleet OF Vessels That
Trade In Nearly Every Pert In ths
World-HIs Political Career.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-12-05
Lake View Notes.

Butchoring time has come around
again and the plsintiye squeaI of the
dying porker can now be heard shifting
the early morning air.
Nh. Otho Hardesjy has killed some
fine hogs lately. three among them
weighing over 900 pounds
Miss Nary Rutherford has returned
from visit 10 friends near Stephenson's
Miss Gertie Rutherford has been quite
Ill for about week Her condition i
slightly improved at this writing.
Rev Julian Broaddus did not preach
at Minnie Wood Chapel last SUNDAY.
being called elsewhere to preach fun
ersl. lie will preach next SUNDAY at
} p. m, Dec. 9th
Miss Clara Wood returned home from
Washington last Friday.
Mrs ". Z Talbot. of Akron. o.. who
has been visiting her father. Nr. d T.
Wood. for some time. left for her home
last Monday
Miss Maggie Logan has returned TO
Mr. ID. T Wood'- from visiting friends
in Maryland
Rev Nelson r. Dame. who has had an
appointment al Minnie Wood chapel the
Bird sunday OF each month. will not
preach at that place AT his next appoint
ment and not until further notice Is Civ
en-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-12-05
Our Mt. Airy Budget.

Our community was saddened very
much by the death Of our friend and
neighbOr, Mr.. George II. Bell, at the ripe
old age of 10 years and months He
was stricken with paralysis last Monday
night and fingered until Friday evening.
fully conscious, but unable to speak. His
children were by his bedside when he
passed away. Jessie, who resides in
Cumberland, arrived in time 10 see his
father before he died. Frank Bell of
Shenandoah Junction, was with him
several days before his death, as was
Mrs. Pete Bell, his only daughter. JOS
eph, Arch. and John Bell residents of
Clarke, and Chss. Bell, of Loudoun.
were in constant attendance at the bed
side eff their father.
short sketch of this quiet and court
~ old gentleman is interesting. We
always found him agreeable and enter
tanning for the short acquaintance we
had with him. He was born here al the
house where he died In his day he had
the old home enlarged, it being the resi-
dence of his father, Squire Bell, who
was born near the residence OF his son.
George. In 1896, Geo. Bell, the great.
grandfather Of Geo. f. Bell. took IN
about one thousand acres OF land i'm
this section, running back TO where the
present Improvement of this section j.
going on, thence westward to the river
lie builded his house near what WAS
then the old road, and in sight of what
Is now the Bell home In the old family
ourying ground we have lain the re
mains of our esteemed old friend amons
those of his own kindred down 10 the
/ fourth generation His widow Will
sorely miss The presence of him. who.
has been her companion for fifty odd
years and like him has reached her
three-score and ten. She has our tender
sympathy
In Loudoun county there has been
several cases of scarlet fever. One has
proved fatal.
bluemont need never raise bonds for
water system further than she now
! possesses, as artesian wells in the town
are bringing water at four gallons per
minute. In digging cellars strong
streams are found The boom still con-
tinues to go on, Simpsons new store is
now about completed, and Chapins Ho-
tel and Livery are beginning to make a
show,
The health at the top is fairly good.
Mrs w. w SmallwoOd is visiting her
father st the top. f.