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New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
VICTIM OF AN INSANE SON.

A KINGSTON MERCHANT SHOOTS HIS MOTHER
AND TAKES OWN LIFE.
Kingston n. Y, April l0.-J. Albert Merritt, for
ty-six years old one of the most successful dry
goods merchants in this city, in fit Of tempo
rary insanity to-day shot his mother through the
head and then shot himself. dying instantly. II is
thought Mrs. Merritt will die,
Mr. Merritt was owner of the drygoods house OF
James o. Merritt g. Co. and wealthy His
father died while insane. and two uncles and a
niece on his fathers side committed suicide. Two
uncles his mothers side also killed themselves.
He had been complaining for several days OF ner-
vousness and of being bothered with pains In his
head
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
FoUNDERs OF B4RyARD COLLEGE.

Some Misunderstanding having arisen regarding
the Of the subscription which entities the
e!yer the honor of being placed upon the roll OF
the founders of Barnard College. il is stated
autheFitatvely that the sum is 5000. and 5000
q year, has been enormously reported. Ten
more founders subscriptions, II is hoped. will be
aeeed 10 the endowment Of the college. The treas
urer is George A. Plmpton. and his address is No
Fiffh-aEe
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11

San Francisco, April 10.-News has been received
from Tahiti by way of Auckland. n. H., that the
Tahitian Government has accepted the Oceanic
Steamship Companys proposition for steam
vice from San Francisco TO Tahiti Heretofore the
only connection between the Society Islands and
San Francisco has been maintained by schooners
sailing at intervals of about a month. and occupy
ing from thirty TO thirty-sx days in passage Ac-
cordng to the terms of the agreement entered into
between the Tahitian Government and the Oceanic
Steamship Company a steamship of about 5000
tons register is to he placed in the service make
eleven round trips yearly, each round trip occupy
ing about twenty-five days. which includes thirteen
days in port.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
BIG VERDICT FOR AN ENGINEER.

ITHACA. y. Y. April l0-In the case Of John Lee
against the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
Railroad Company, which has been trial before
Judge Forbes in the Supreme Court OF Tompkins
County the jury to-day rendered verdict OF s11
for the plaintiff.
The plaintiff was injured two years ago in cross
ing bridge constructed by the railroad company
the highway near GrOton. He in charge
OF traction engine and the bridge gave way under
it's weight.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
LONG ISLAND RAILROAD ELECTION

At the annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Long Island Railroad Company, held yesterday AT
the office of the company. in Jamaica, directors
were elected as follows: William II. Baldwin, 1r
Charles NJ Pratt August Belmont. George W.
Young Lewis Cass Ledyard. Walter q. Oakman
Frederick c. Bourne. Frank l.. Babbott Dumont
Clarke James Timpson Joseph s. Auerbach X
Somers Hayes and Alfred G. Bedford. votes on
1700 0G0 shares were cast. ,,,,
The Board organized by the election of William
H. Baldwin. tr.. president; Charles M Pratt vice,
president, and Alfred c. Bedford, secretary anu
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
SOLDIERS MONUMENT SITE DECIDED

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Commission
at a meeting in the Mayors Office yesterday. de-
cded not to remove the site of the proposed monu-
ment from Eighty-ninth-st. and the Riyersids
Drive. Mayor Van Wyck said he had looked ov.r
the ground and had decided that the monument
weuld not spoil the Wow from the new house whch
Is being erected by Mrs. Elizabeth 8. Clark
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
DIR. HTLLIS'S VIEWS ADVOCATED.
A RESOLUTION TO ALTER THE CONFESSION IN
rRoDUcEp AT THE UTICA PREsBYTERT.

Little Falls " Y. April 1o-The Utica Presoytery
now in session in this city was thrown into tur-
moil to-day by address from the Rev Dr-
Taylor OF Clinton. formerly pastor OF the Presby-
terrain church at Rome who advocated the elimina-
ton from the Confession Of Faith OF paragraphs
!. 2. 3, g. 3, and :. Chapter 3. These paragraphs
cover the doctrine OF election and reprooaton TOT
the repudiatIop OF which DR.. Hills. OF BrooKyh
resigned from the Chicago Presbytery
rhe Rev. r. w. Brokaw. pastor OF the First Pres
byterian Church OF Utica supplemented MT ray
lor's address by saving the session OF MS cnurch
had passed resolutions change the objectionable
paragraphs. a resolution to eliminate the para :
graphs was referred TO ne Committee on Bilis ana
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11

King,
Doeuillet & Co.,
Francis & Co.,
Madame Havet,
Maison Templier,
Sara Mayer & Morhange,
Rouff,
Stamnler & Jeanne,
Wales & Co.,
Madame Hcnriette,
Breton & Busquet,
Charavel,
Mademoiselle Corne,
Delame Lelicvre & Co.,
Madame Dufond,
Madame Gaspard,
P. Gautier,
Charlotte Glover,
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
JUDGMENTS AGAINST N. l.. FAME.

deficiency Judgment for S1,02S was docketed
Yesterday against Michael l.. Fame in favor of
Thomas r. Hidden. growing out of the foreclosure
sale of Nos 5l7 and 5l9 Eighth ave southwest cor
ner of ThirtY-slXtl-st.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11


in
modites
O
world independent notable
guide gathered found;
'Twae
telling child that
S brightr-cooed
The Paris Lingerie marvel alug andraf The DO m
rom
delicate deli
And
Just the delicate touch of defest hnS
beauty
beautiful
n1S'
and hundred models g
pencos and silk A collection and marvel
hown n FrcnchS Store -Fourthav
The Paris Fney for Little Toa the dn showing of all There are fo
beautiful dresses, and delightfully."- embroidered
Maybe would
Welcome enjoy the sight aud wea
buy The have broa'
application.
Exhibit OF models for the making Order. Our tailoring
has also abroad ms 20
lection Paris models You choose All
be made order, with the highest artistic skill
JOHN WANAMAkER
Formerly Stewart Co., Broadway Fourth Ave. Ninth and lsa 81
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
OPPONENTS OF B. AND A. LEASE HEARD

Boston. April 10-The opponents OF the propose
ton to lease Boston and Albany Railroad 10 the
New-York Central Railroad had hearing before
the Committee on Railroads at the State House
this morning Ex-Mayor Nathan Matthews VINO
opened the arguments. said that he considered IL
doubtful If the advantages of the Commo nWeait1 II
could best secured BY placing the New
railroads bodily in the hands of the Nanderoitnus
He then presented amendment 10 the pli4
which states within five years the sum OF
s. 100000 shall be expended in charging ana peFlect
Ing the docks Wharves and other terminal racnties
now owned and controlled by the Boston ana Al
Railroad.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
COUNCIL AND ALDERMEN MEET.
MAYOR ASKED TO VETO BILLS CURrAIIING THE
ASSEMBLY'S POWERS.

ASSEMBLY'S POWERS.
The Council and Board of Aldermen yesterday
passed resolutions asking the Mayor to veto all
bills passed by the Legislature which curtal the
powers of the Municipal Assembly.
Both houses also adopted resolution requesting
the Municipal Art Commission to select Longacre
Square site for a monument to the who
destroyed with the Maine
Bonds to the amount of 100000 were authorized
for addition to the museum of the Brooklyn In
stitute of Arts and Sciences.
The Aldermen passed resolution calling upon
the heads of departments to close their offices
Good Friday whenever possible. to give the
clerks a holiday. A similar resolution is passed
every year. but Is seldom observed.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
Hundred Model Costumes Attest the Creative Imagery
Hundreds of Pieces of Lingerie Portray the Inspired ndwO
Exhibitors

Madame Arnoux,
Lsontine Bioch,
Leonie Bershelsmo,
Bassier & Co.,
Madame Drawer,
Bellon & MERCER,
A. Caillet,
Hubert & Riqueo-,
Leroy,
M. B. Levy,
Neyret Vallee,
Camille Pical,
julie Tillon,
Taskin,
Leone Teller,
Turbeaux-Voytot & Co.,
Veissiere & Loissau,
Palmyre Vinchon.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
TO PROTECT MINORITY STOCKHOLDERS.

TO PROTECT MINORITY STOCKHOLDERS.
Boston, April io.-Governor Crane sent the f1tch-
burg lease matter TO the Legislature this morning
with a letter saying that in case the proceedings
should be approved by the Legislature. he recon-
mended that a provision be inserted in the bill rat-
flying the same which shall protect the rights OF
the dissenting minority stockholders of the con
tracing corporations. similar the provisions COT
tanned in Chapter 1S5 of the acts of the year lS9
authorizing the purchase by the Boston and Maine
Railroad Company of the property and franchise OF
the Eastern Railroad Company.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
Ml Nm~ma& 1155>p
The Wanan1aker Exposition OF
Paris Costumes

THE Arne1 Paris
| will WananaT
be rightly
attributable
ambition produce something that will transcend all sno"lngs OF the
past will oveIshadow and outshne all rivals
al will
Marvellous! Exquisite! Who created 1t Z?
And Exposition has IN
the has added Orance to
and directed
Hundred Model Costumes Attest the Creative Imagery
Hundreds of Pieces of Lingerie Portray the Inspired andwork
mods have arranged for exhibits OF their productions
Today costumes
rome
moes publicity and
styles ongn and could produce
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19

Final arrangements for the Traindis-
FATHERS ball at the opera house Tues
day evening are about complete and
the event gives promise OF being a
grand fete. A large number Of tickets
have been sold and visitors from Den
yer, Colorado Springs and Topeka,
besides from numerous smaller towns
in closer proximity to GOodland, viii
be present.
The opera house has been deliberately
decorated and it has been arranged to
serve refreshments in the hall. Good
land society ladies have for some time
been busiIy engaged preparing for the
event, and numerous exquisite gowns
viii surely be seen. A musical pro
gram will be rendered at intervals dur
ing the evening, and the Alhambra
oachestrs, Of Colorado Springs, viii
furnish music for the dancing.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
Pointed Paragraphs.
IChicagO NeWs-l


An ace in the hand is worth four in
the pack
A typewriter girl without any bad
spells is a jewel.
The highway with tollgate thereon
is also a buy-way.
When an Arab leaves his home he
always takes it with him.
People who soIiIoquize may hear
some good Of themselves.
Bad habits need no cultivation. One
is sure to beget another.
L doesn't take q luxury long to eYo-
lutte into an actual necessity.
1t is a wise father who knows his
own son after a term at college.
A hypOcrite is a man who, 10 trying
to fool others, fools himself.
OF two evils some people not only
choose both, but look around for more.
There are only four seasons in a
year, but some days Chicago has them
all.
Most people eat as if they thought it
was the last opportunity they would
ever have.
The man who plays cards isn't salts
fed with a little here below. He al
ways wants a good deal.
1t is easier to advertise the finding of
q handkerchief with a hole in it than it
is a purse with SO in it.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
New Omeers


The Grand Army Of the Republic
and the WOman's Relief Corps held
their installation of officers jointly at
the g. a. R. hall Saturday night S.
6. Fry was installing officer for the G.
A. r. and Mrs. John Bray installed the
officers for the Relief Corps.
The new @. A. R. officers are: John
Bray, commander; William Hogeboom,
senior vice commander; J. A. Trent,
junior vice commander; ". BOggs,
chaplain; ". Filler, quartermaster; T.
Butts, officer Of the day; R. B. Vans
ley, officer Of the guard; S. G. Fry,
surgeon.
The new officers in the W. R. G. are:
Mrs. William Walker, Jr-, president;
Mrs. William HOgebOOm, senior vice
president; Mrs. John HartzIer, junior
vice president; Mrs. S. a Marshall,
chaplain; Mrs. T. L. Jones, treasurer;
Miss Allie Van Hook, conductor; Mrs.
h J. Fletcher, guard.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
Told by an Engineer.

"TO run over a man-perhsps that's
the only thing of all that shakes me.
To see him on the track within twenty
feet of you; to know that you can't
stop to save him; TO feel the wheels Of
the engine go over his body, crunching
out his life-a man dOesen't want to
experience that more than once in a
lifetime
ats worse with a clild. There was
an old mate Of mine IN the west, when
I was running on the Union Pacific
never mind his name, he's dead now.
As good an engineer as ever stood in
a box; cool as the devil; nerve like
steel; had been through three wrecks,
a hOld-up and a fire. Well, one day
jim was q little behind his schedule,
and made like anything for the next
stop. There was a crossing right In
front Of him He saw that everything
was clear, As be thought, and went
right ahead, when all at once, out Of
elump Of trees, there ran a little,
golden-haired fairy right in front Of
the engine. It was all over in one
instant, and when the train stopped
jim dropped like a log.
st was two months before he crept
back again to work. But he never
could come to that crossing but he saw
the little girl, with her hair fattering
ia the wind, running out from the
trees And one day be just got Of
from his engine, turned IL over to the
second man, and walked away, never
70 be seen again, until his body vas
found Ia the river. a-Lsslie's Weekly.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
Knights Of Pythias to Meet.

The annual meeting Of district No. 1,
Knights Of Pythias, grand domain of
Kansas, viii be held at Oberlin, Janu-
airy q and >. OberIin lodge No. - is
making extensive arrangements to en-
terrain the visiting Knights, and a
royal time is anticipated. Among the
prominent Pythians who are expected
TO be present are Grand Chancellor
John ". Alton, Of kingman, Past
Grand Chancellor R. VI. McGOnigaI, of
Colby, Supreme Representative A. p.
Riddle, and Grand Keeper of Records
and Seals Gus J. Neubert. The Good
land lodge will be represented.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
Lyofbourrow An Author.

Dwight L. LOOfbOUrrOw, son of Rev.
Loofbourrow, of PhilIipsburg, has a
book soon to be issued from the press
Of Scribner's entitled, 'The Unwritten
History Of the Philippines" Mr.. Loot
bourrow has been in the Philippines
since the first soldiers we're sent oyer
after Dewey victory and is thoroughly
conversant with the islands and the
people as well as the events that led
up to the war. He published a paper
in Manila after he was mustered out
which favored annexation to the United
States. He returned to this country
only 2 few weeks AGO.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
RAILROAD NEWS.

J. 7. Joyce is back from a trip east.
CarrolI's bridge gang has gone TO
Roswell
Engine 9O7 has been on freight for
some time.
J. / VanAuker was a visitor at Den
yer Tuesday.
Engineer NJ. Stanton was down from
the Pueblo run Monday.
Fireman MiIt Peterson returned yes
teTday from a visit in Chicago.
Conductor Joe Lustig is on Conduc-
tor J. S. Fuller's run on and 10
Engineer W. S. Agnew is confined to
his room in the Depot hotel, quite i'll.
Ed Denney was out to Burlington
last night and visited the Masonic
lodge.
The pile driver finished up work on
abe west end and was sent to Horton
Sunday.
Engine sd came back from the Den
yer run Monday in charge of Engineer
Tom Kelly.
Brakeman n. P. Murphy has left the
employ Of the road and will 90 TO the
Pacific coast.
D. D. Jones, an insurance man, was
canvassing among RAILROAD men at this
place Wednesday.
No. 10 was late Monday night on ac-
count Of the derailment of a freight
car at PeytOn, Col, which blocked the
track.
Engineer William Mcclellan and wife
will leave soon for a trip in the south.
They will visit New Orleans, Galveston
and other southern points.
Engineer James Boyle went to Phil
ipsburg Friday night after a new en-
CINE which will be used in the passen-
ger service on 9 and 10, west.
Brakeman J. Z. Read and family
left Monday evening for Pacific juno
ton, Ia, where they will make their
home until Mr.. Read finds employment.
Engine 523 is in service again after
being in the shops for about ten days
receiving repairs. She made her first
trip Wednesday with Engineer W
Powers and Fireman Wier in the cab.
GOOdland was placed on the COLO
standard yesterday. 1t was pay day on
the Rock Island, and B. +. Brown,
cashier Of the GoOdland City bank,
paid out over eight thousand in gold
on railroad checks.
Conductor Charles Gum was robbed
OF COD III money, q G06Ck Tor SlUO ana a
gold watch valued at 500 at Phillips
burg one night last week. The thief
entered the room while Mr.. Gum was
asleep and removed the valuables from
his clothes.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men will give its sixth annual ball in
Junction City, Wednesday evening,
January 81. The invitations read:
yourself and lady will run extra, re-
gsrdless of all previous engagements
and invitations, to Grentner's hall
Wednesday evening, January 81, 1900,
where you viii hold main track In the
grand ball given by Junction City
lodge No. 342. You will work as a
double head extra from nine p. ID. Jan
uary 81 to three a. N. February 1, be-
tween the Grand March and Home
Sweet Home and will protect your
selves against all trains. After three
a. N. you run extra to your lady's resi-
dende and return light to your home. "
The best line OF railroad Overalls
made at the Wizards.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
NOTES OF SOCIETY.

The Misses Rose and Stella Filler en-
tertained at cards Friday evening at
their home. The game Of hearts was
played during the fore part Of the
evening with progressive whist later
on. Delicious refreshments were ser
we'd, and the guests we're charmingly
entertained throughout the evening.
The Monday Night club met with Mr.
E. J. Scott and Miss Nellie Scott Mon
day evening. Chorus work occupied
the greater portion of the evening,
after which Mr.. Sunderland rendered
a violin solo. Light refreshments were
served.
Miss Edna Swarts entertained q
number of girl friends at her home
Friday evening. Dancing was indul-
ged in No boys were allowed, how
ever.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19

The best line OF railroad overall:
made at the Wizards.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
Death Of G. w. Hourbtou.

G. ". HOughtOn, who conducted a
tailoring establishment in GOOdIand a
few years ago, died at his home in
Norton last week, aged 50 years. Death
is attributed to old age.
Mr.. HOughtOn was born in Warwick,
England, in 1870 and came to this
country in 1915, locating at Long
Branch. He came west nearly twenty
I've years ago.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
Took Time Rvtbe ForeIock.

John Meddins, a GOOdland printer,
who, remarkable as it may seem, has a
farm in Cheyenne county, has reached
ranged there December 10, charged
with insanity. That is a proper pro
ceeding. a man who would leave Kan
sas and 20 to New York shows by that
act that his mental condition viii war
rant investigation. As a matter of fact
Otto Auer tumbled to this proposition
and liked back in a big hurry. He
had sense enough left to realize his
condition.-Smith Center Journal
Stacks Of blankets at the Wizards.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
BLEW A FINGER OFF.
Ably Lemons Receives a Painful Wound
BY the Accidental Discharge OF q
Shotgun.

Ably Lemons Receives q Painful Wound
BY the Accidental Discharge OF a
Shotgun.
abby Lemons, a young man who
makes his home with Aaron Wells, who
lives Is miles southwest Of GoodIand,
was the victim of a serious accident
last Thursday afternoon at four o'clock.
Lemons, in company With Horace
Brewer and Herman Hillman, were out
rabbit hunting, driving a team Of
horses hitehed TO a farm wagon. When
the accident happened Lemons was in
the act Of getting into the wagon. He
had placed the butt Of the gun on a
step on the wagon, having hold Of the
barrel with his right hand At this
moment the team started up and the
gun slipped of its platform and
through Lemons hand so his fingers
covered the end Of the barrel. The
fall Of the gun discharged the load
which tore the second finger Of the
right hand completely of, and man.
gled the first finger quite badly.
Lemons was brought to town and
Dr.. Farrow dressed the wounded hand
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
A Good PIace 10 Live.

Henry GOings, who moved here from
Smith county last spring, has a letter
in the Smith Center Journal of last
week in which he says: SHERMAN is
my home now and a fine country it is
as ever the sun shOne upon. The finest
water in the world, fine pasture winter
and summer, nice weather the year
around and plenty Of cheap land. 1t is
no trouble to take care of stock, and
wheat is sown every time the sun
shines the winter through"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-19
Death OF IIttIe HEfIIie Darson.

Willie, the only child of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. J. Dawson, of Ruleton, died
Monday morning, aged one year, nine
months and twenty-four days. The
funeral was held Tuesday, interment
being made in the Catholic cemetery
in Goodland. a friend of the family
contributes the following verse:
A bud the Gardner gave Us,
A pure and lovely child5
He gave 1t to our keeping,
To cherish undefiled;
But Just as 1t was opening
To the glory of the day
Down came heavenly angel
And took the flower away
Another little lamb has gone,
To shelter In his fold;
Another little darling babe,
Consigned to earthy mould;
God needed one more angel child,
To grace the shining band,
And so He bent with love, and smiled,
And clasped our Willie's hand.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-10
Saltwater News.

The city council met Thursday evening
and canvassed the returns of Tuesday S
municipal election. According to the re-
turns j. G. Armson was elected mayor
over E. w. Durant by 383 votes. In the
aldermanic contests J. w. Schroeder de-
feated M w. Hanks in the First ward by
"a votes, Dr. G. o. Burnham defeated c.
". Kroon in the Second ward by 70, and
l.. M. Staples defeated c., C. Peterson
in the Third ward by 203. E. G. Foster,
candidate for city treasurer who had no
opposition received 354 votes The
council made a tax levy for next year Of
il mills for all purposes. The levy for
the current expense fund amounts to
and I5.100 mills an increase OF about 2
mills. The total amount asked for by
the council is $50, 40S, of which amount Il.
paid.
me state has again commenced the
manufacture of mixed Irvine at the
prison. No mixed Irvine was manufac-
tured for last seasons demand, the only
grades of Irvine placed on the market
being manila and siSal. Yesterday the
factory again began the manufacture of
mixed Irvine and a, large amount of that
grade of tWine will be turned out for next
season.
Patrick Murphy, who has charge Of
William O'Briens logging camps, near
Crimson, Mimi, is in the city for few
days. Mr.. MuIVhy says that he has
commenced cutting timber and expects
to put in about 5000 600 feet in two camps
the coming winter.
A large number of campaign bets on the
general result We're paid yesterday, but
ali bets on Lind and Van SAINT will be
held until the official returns are in. Bet
ting in this city was not so heavy as
usual, but several thousand dollars viii
change hands.
The membership of the newly organized
aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
in this city was increased Thursday even
i by the initiation of a large number
of new members from this city and
Hudson, Wis.
William Kaiser, of Muscatine, To-, is IN
the city and is organizing logging COM
pany, which is to operate in the vicinity
of Duluth. One or two Saltwater men
are interested in the company.