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The age-herald., 1900-12-19
Black Pattie.

Messrs. Voelckel and Nolan, who are di- recting the tour of the Black Patti Trouba- dours, are gentlemen who are well known in the theatrical profession. They have been for years associated with various high class attractions.
 They have invested the Black Patti Troubadours with a dignity and artistic standard heretofore unknown with attrac- tiops of this kind. It Is probably the larg- est Aad best company of colored performers ever organized. The people of the company were selected with care. and their perform anc is diversified and Amusing.
 The engagement at the Jefferson Theatre
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
The SKa1aM
 Of Me Back

That is where some people feel weak all the time.-
 They are likely to be Respondent and 1t is not unusual to find them : borrowing trouble as if they hadn't enough already.
 The fact is their kidneys are weak, either naturally or because of sickness. exposure, worry or other influences.
 "I am thankful to say" writes J. L. Camp bell, of Sycamore, Ill., that Hoods Sarsapa- rilla has cured me. For many years l was troubled with backache At times was so bad had to be helped from the bed or chair. I am now we'll and strong and free from pain" What this great medicine did for him it has done for others
 HOOdSS Sas.SapaS.EEE0 Promises to cure and keeps the promise. Begin treatment with Hoods today.
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
MOB AT COHUTTA
 QUIETLY WAITING MuIatto Arrested and if ldenti- fled as Guilty He Will
 Not Reach JaiIl

Chattanooga, Tenn. December 1S.-Of- ficers at Cohutta, Ga, today arrested a mulatto named John Johnson, who was "treed" by bloodhounds, on suspicion of being the assailant of Miss Neal at that place last night. A crowd of citizens to the number of 200 are watching about the house where the man is confined tonight and it is stated that they will not allow the prisoner to be taken to the county jail at Ringgold.
 The man was taken to Miss Nea1's house today for identification, but her condition was such that Miss Neal cannot recover, ana in consequence the people are worked up to a frenzy of rage against the perpe- trator
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
Railroads Getting Ready.

Kansas City December 1S.-Santa Fe yards officials here today began hiring men to go to work as switchmen and trainmen in few days. This action is considered by railroad men to indicate that the road in- tends to refuse to compromise with the striking telegraphers and that they are preparing for a sympathetic strike.
 President Dolphin of the O. R. T., who passed through Kansas City today on his way to Chicago for the conference of Pres ident Barr of the Santa Fe, expressed Sat isfaction with the situation.
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
CONGRESS-.
House Devoted the Day to District of
 Columbia Business.

Washington, December 1S.-The House devoted the day to District of Columbia business. The whole time was occupied in consideration of bill to change the termi- nal facilities of the Pennsylvania railroad in this city. After a long filibuster the frineds of the bill succeeded in securing recess until Il o'clock tomorrow in order to continue the legislative day and com plete consideration of the bill
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
"The Spider and Fly"

'The Spider and Fly" which is to ap- pear at the Jefferson Theatre tomorrow afternoon and night, is musical spectacle headed by that statuesque beauty, Miss Georgie Putnam Miss Florence Wolcott operatic prima donna; Miss Marguerite Mayfeld, dramatic contralto, and a large company.
 It Is claimed that the production is a mcst elaborate one, the scenery and cos- tunes being entirely new. Many novelties have been introduced, such as character scenes. the automobile girls, vaudeville and considerable comedy.
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
Trainmen May Strike.

Topeka, Kan, December 1S.-Santa Fe switehmen and brakemen here say they will strike if the demands of the telegraphers are not granted by Third Vice-President Barr. The engineers and firemen have not yet said whether they would strike, The strikers here profess to be more sanguine of success now than they have been at any time since the beginning of the strike.
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
SWALLOWED DIAMOND. Wife of a WeIIknoWn Knoxville in- surance Agent Arrested.

Knoxville. Tenn, December 1S.--Mrs. Ella Williams, who is the wife of well-known insurance agent of this city, was arrested today on a charge of stealing and swallow ing s15 loose diamond while a clerk s back was turned. A bogus diamond was found in the missing ones place.
 The clerk claims to have detected the woman Tn the act of swallowing the dia- mond She gave bond for her appearance at trial tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
THE SENATE,

Washington, December 1S.-Again today the Senate had the Hay-Paunsfote treaty under discussion in executive session. No business of consequence was transacted in open session. The Senate at the conclusion of the executive session at 3:15 D. m. ad- iourned.
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
Salary Increased.

Washington, December 1s.-At the re- quest of the Secretary of War the House Committee on Insular Affairs today report ed bill increasing the salary of the Com missioner of Education of Porto Rico from 5000 to $4000.
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
Declared Dividend,

New York, December 1S.-Directors of the American Smelling and Refining Company met today and declared the regular quar- terly dividend of 1% per cent on the pre- ferred stock. No action was taken in the matter of a dividend on the common stock.
The age-herald., 1900-12-19
Stops the Cough And Works Off the Colo

Laxative Bromo-Q Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay Price 9 cents.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
/. from over the County.



Id. Gillespie finished his term Of
school in the Shirley district Tuesday
David Robinson bought Bruce Lis
ter's spring wagon Saturday.
Several spOrtsmen from this vicinity
took in the rabbit hunt at Brewster
Saturday.
Large crowds are attending the re-
vivaI meetings at this place each even
ing. The meetings viii probably con
tinue al the week.
There will be a pigeon shooting con-
test at G. F. Buffers Saturday
The literary came of as usual Fri
day evening and the crowd and inter
est taken exceeded that Of any of its
former sessions. The height Of the ex-
element was reached during the de-
bate Of the Philippine question which
vas ehampioned by L u. Gillespie, J..
". Bennett and Emmett Lister in fsv-
or of the retention Of the islands by
this government, while B. P. Wells, C..
L. Payson and ". J. Koon Numbered
arguments Of facts, figures, divine law,
examples and mortal documents
against such a policy but to no avail,
for "fxed jury" decided the question
in favor Of the administration policy
two to one. The question for the next
evening is "ResolYed, That the Church
Is q Greater Civilizer Than Schools"
j. P. Wells was down on the Smoky
several days recently hunting coyotes.
B. P. Wells had six visitors at his
school Friday afternoon as follows:
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smith, Harve and
Roy Robinson, Mrs. J. A. Psyson and
Mrs. G. A. O'Neal.
David Sonday, of Brewster, passed
through here Monday enroute for
western Nebraska where he viii make
a visit with his sister
jim Hartley won a harness that was
raf1ed OF at Brewster last week by
Joe Sonday.
J. NJ. Mann butohered three hogs
last Thursday.
Hugh Lister returned home from
Norton Sunday where he has been
since Christmas.
D. ". DilIinger and J. NJ. Mann be-
gan drilling in wheat Monday.
Bruce Lister left Tuesday for To-
peka, Kan, TO take treatment for his
injured eye.
Bert Wells had a couple Of gentle
men friends from GOOdland visiting
with him the last Of the week.
Roy Freeland bought q new saddle
Monday.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26

Among those who have visited the
Austin school during the past week
we're G. b. Austin Arthur AIbertson,
Orlie Cochran and Mrs. Smalley. The
teacher, Miss BreIsford, is teaching an
excellent school
Miss Lucie SmaIley was a visitor at
the Kipps school Thursday.
Ralph SmaIley received q very hard
blow in the mouth Friday while play
ing ball at school
Nearly everybody from this vicinity
was in GOOdIaud Saturday
There has been a bible reading class
started at the Kipps school house, to
be held each Sunday evening. Come
out every body and bring your bibles.
IF. Smalley aud Mrs Sigman were
at n Halls on a matter Of business
Monday.
g c. Kipps marketed hogs at Good
lsnd Monday. l. F. Smalley sold q
number in GOodIsnd Wednesday.
Mrs. Sigman sold c. E Swarts a fat
COW Wednesday.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
First published January 19.l
EHFRTFF-S SALE

y the district court OF the Thirty fourth judi
i cial district, sitting in and for the county Of
Sherman In the state Of Kansas. The EQuIt-
able Land Co, plaintiff, vs.. John ". Munkers
and Nancy II. Munkers, husband and wife, W.
II. tanning, trustee, and John Doe, real name
unknown, defendants. By virtue Of an order Of
sale issued to me out Of said district court In
the above entitled action, i VIII on Friday, the
I'D day of February, A. D. 100, at two O'Clock
D. N. Of said day, at the east front door Of the
court house in the city Of GOOdland IN the cOun-
ty Of Sherman IN the state Of Kansas, Ofer at
public sale and sell to the highest and best bid
der, for cash in hand, all the following describ-
ed real estate, to-wit: The northeast quarter
(NEZ) Of section twenty-fOur "a IN township
six o. south Of range fOrty-twO (42l west OF the
Sixth principal meridian. lying and situated IN
the county of Sherman IN the state Of Kansas
The above described real estate is taken as the
property Of said defendants and is directed By
said order Of sale 70 be sold, and VIII be sold
without appraisenent to satisfy said order Of
sale. WILLIAsL WALKER, JR-r
Sheriff Of Sherman County.
Hort ANDREws, Attorney.
Dated at my Office in GOOdland, Kansas this
18th day Of January, 1900.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26

the other, into his face; goes gOOgly-
eyed right there, and what he does TO
that furniture is plenty. It seems
the old man has made him sore about
something OF other. and
The people IN ali the surrounding
seats were @Onto" the little play Of the
young man at once, and there was
some smothered tittering. The young
woman who had seen the play earlier
in the week looked around contemptu-
Ously at the two young men, but they
didn't appear to know that she was In
the theater.
what gets the old guy sore?T asks
the shorter Of the young men, In tone
Of interest
II pass hOarsely whispered his com
panion, shut guess the buffers got
the bulge, some way or other, on his
nObs, and he Just jumps IN to work his
edge. Well, he rears and tears around
there something fierce, and then, by
jingi Kafir low comedian Prances In
just when the buffers kicking things
over, and this Kafdr's got a knotted
war club about four feet long with him,
and he begins to paste the butler al
over the room. Just then the gOody-
goOdy guy with the cheap -four around
the hair on the sides Of his head walt
yes along, and he tries to work the high
and naughty dodge on the Kaffir low
comedian and he gets war-clubbed *
beat the band himself-hOnest. N just
when it's the deuces own hand-tO-han6
struggle between the Kafir and the
butler and the gOOdy-gOOdy gezabO
/ why, the girl, she comes yelling In, and
she begins to throw cold water out OF
the ice pitcher on the whole mixed-UI
bunch. While she's doing this her old
man breaks in through the open fire
place. suppose he's been up cleaning
the chimney-and when he sees his
daughter tanning the goOdy-goOdy guy
he says: SILLY maiden, how darest
thou pet that dog-goned-
Just then the curtain went up on the
second act. The young man who had
seen the play earlier IN the week look
ed around at the young men with
| crushing haUteur, but she remained as
/ quiet as a mouse during the rest Of the
| Washington Star.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
First published January 1s. J
SHFRTFF-S SALE

IN the district court of the Thirty-fourth judi
Il ciai district, sitting IN and for the county Of
Sherman in the state Of Kansas: The Equitable
Land Co., plaintiff, vs.. David i. Brlnker and
Margaret g.. Brinker- husband and wife, ". ID.
tanning. trustee, and John Doe, real name IN
known. defendants By virtue Of an order of
sale issued to me out of said district court IN
the above entitled action, ] VIII on Friday, the
Z3rd day Of February, A. D. 1900, at two O'Clock
d. N. Of said day, at the east front door OF the
court house. in the city Of GoOdland 10 the
county of Sherman IN the state of Kansas. offer
at public sale and sell to the highest and best
bidder, for cash in hand, all the following des-
cribed real estate, to-IEIt= The northwest quar-
ter (NW1f) Of section twenty-three % in town
ship SIX (6l south OF range forty 4Ol west Of the
Sixth principal meridian, lying and situate IN
the county of Sherman In the state Of Kansas.
The above described real estate Is taken as the
property of said defendants and Is directed by
said order Of sale to be sold, and viii be sold
without appraissment, to satisfy said order Of
sale.
WILLIAM WALEER, JR-,
Sheriff Of Sherman County.
HOTT Andrews. Attorney
Dated at my office IN GOOdland, Kansas, this
18th day Of January, 1900.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
First published January 1s.I
SHFRTFF-S SALE

IN the district court Of the Thirty-fOurth judi
4 cial district, sitting in and for the county Of
Sherman IN the state of Kansas The Mckinley
LannIng Loan & Trust Co, plaintiff, vs.. Ira r.
Slit, and Mrs. Ira R. Stitt, whose first and real
name Is unknown, Thomas Wilkinson and Mrs.
Thomas Wilkinson his wife, whose first name is
unknown TO plaintiff, and John Doe, real name
unknown, defendants. By virtue Of an order of
sale issued to me out of said district court In
the above entitled action, / viii. on Friday. the
I'd day Of February, A. d. 100, at two O'Clock
p N. Of said lay. at the east front door Of the
court house IN the city Of GOOdland IN the coun-
" of Sherman In the state Of Kansas, Offer at
public sale, and sell 20 the highest and best bid
der, for cash In hand, all the following describ-
ed real estate. tO-yFit= The west One-half Of the
southwest quarter lNf1ESW1zl Of section nine
teen 90 and the west One-half Of the southwest
quarter lW5zSMtt) and the west One-han Of
the northwest quarter tWzNWiz) Of section
thirty go. all in township SIX o. south Of range
forty ,40) west Of the Sixth principal meridian.
lying and situated IN the county Of Sherman In
the state Of Kansas. The above described real
estate IS taken as the property Of said defend
ants and is directed By said order Of sale to be
sold, and viii be sold without appraisement to
satisfy said order Of sale.
WILLIAM WALEER, JR-.
Sheriff Sherman County.
HOTT Andrews, Attorney. -
Dated at my Office IN GOOdland, Kansas, this
18th day Of January, 800.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
THE SCOUTS or SPRING.

Fs4uzl does she SUMMON from her cohorts feet,
THIS Mother Nature. for her scouts 70 set
G7hils the brown woods with melting SHOWS
arsWet.
zlsng the line Of Winters slow retreat,
Lest BACKYARD turn his chill reluctant fsstl
Ike star-eysd babes. half held IN slun15er Jet,
SaanEnz at vanished dreams With vague rsgrets
Eha brave Houstonias lift their faces sweet;
Camped on the sOddsn leaves. Arbutus breathes
HerehaTlsnge to each bold Fough-rider blast
Hspatia. II robes q sOfbest blue
Guards the grin hoIloEs with her sosntIess
Hrsafhs.
Dsfanssisss, fraii ths purs array troops past
50 nature writes her parable anew.
Emily Huntington Miller IN the Dial
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
First published January le.l

\ the district court of the Thirty fourth judi
i cial district, sitting in and for the county Of
Sherman In the state of Kansas. The Mckin-
ley-Lanning Loan & Trust Co., plaintiff. vs..
John Stump and Mary I. Stump, husband and
wife, Kate MuiuOllauu anu the husband OF Kate
MuIhOlland, whose first and real name IS IN
known to plaintiff. A. ". Coates and Mrs. E.
Coates. husband and wife, George ". BaEden,
and Mrs. George ". Bawden, his wife, whose
first and real name Is unknown to plaintiff and
John Doe, whose real name Is unknown, de-
PENDANTS. By virtue of an order Of sale issued
to me out Of said district court in the above en-
titled action, / viii, on Friday, the sd day Of
February. A. D. 1910, at two O'Clock d. ~. Of
said day, at the east front door Of the court
house in the city Of GOOdland IN the county Of
Sherman In the state Of Kansas Offer at public
sale and sell 20 the highest and best bidder for
cash In hand, all the following described real
estate. tO-wit: The southwest quarter (SWtz)
Of section eleven III IN township SIX (6) south
Of range thirty-nine ls9) west Of the Sixth prin-
cipal meridian. lying and situated IN the cOun-
u Of Sherman IN the state OF Kansas. The
above described real estate Is taken as the
property Of said defendants and IS directed By
said order of sale to be sold. and viii be sold
without appraisemeuf to satisfy said order Of
sale. WILLIAM WALKER, JR-,
Sheriff Of Sherman County.
HOTT ANDREWS, Attorney.
Dated at my Office In GoOdland. Kansas, this
18th day OF January, 1870.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
They'll ALL COME IN HANDY
Some Sensible Little Suggestions That
VIII Be Found Worth
Rsmem boring

When hat is vet with rain it should
be dried with a silk handkerchief
brushed with q soft brush, and when
nearly dry with a harder brush until
perfectly dry
To remove iron rust from linen.
Apply muriatic acid, rubbing until
the stains disappear, then rinse using
a little ammonia in the first water to
counteract the acid.
To remove grease. MOisten with
ammonia water, lay plotting paper
over, and iron dry, if silk, use chlor,
oform to restore color, or cover with
powdered French chalk, and iron well
until dry.
The secret Of standing and walking
erect consists in keeping the chin
away from the breast; this throws the
head upward and backward and the
shoulders will naturally settle back.
ward in their true position.
Before putting away linen take care
that it is thoroughly dry and aired
Nothing collects dampness quite as
quickly as linen. Should it show any
sign Of turning yellow, wiring out in
IukeR warm soap and water, blue slight
ly, and then dry and store again.
To wash delicate ginghams without
fading. Add a tablespoonful Of tur-
pentine to a gallon of Iukewarm water
and soak the garment in this for an
hour; afterwards wash clean in warm
suds. Do not let lie, but rinse it
quickly through several waters, and
hang in shade TO dry.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
First published January I9.l
SHERIFF,S SALE.

IN the district court Of the Thirty-fOurth judi
Il cial district, sitting in and for the county Of
Sherman in the state OF Kansas The Equitable
Land Co. plaintiff, vs. Francis III. SHIELD and
Maggie IL. Shield, husband and wife, Isaac Mul-
holland and Katie MulhOland, husband and
wife, Fred Mulholland, single, VI H LannIng-
trustee, and John Doe, real name unknown,
defendants By virtue Of an order Of sale issued
to me out Of said district court IN the above en-
titled action. I viii on Friday. the I'd day Of
February. A. D. 1900, at two O'Clock p. N. Of said
day. at the east front door Of the court house,
ID the city Of GOOdland in the county of Sher-
man in the state Of kansas otter at public sale
and sell to the highest and best bidder. for cash
IN hand. all the following described real esta re
to-wit: The northeast quarter tNEAzl Of section
tWenty-fOur "a IN township SIX 10 south Of range
thirty-nine ls) west Of the Sixth principal merI-
dian lying and situated IN the county Of Shsr-
man in the state Of Kansas The above des-
cri0ed real estate is taken as the property Of
said defendants and Is directed b. said order OF
sale to be sold. and VIII be sold without ap-
praisement TO satisfy said order Of sale
WILLIAM WALKER. JR-.
Sheriff Of Sherman County.
HOTT Andrews. Attorney
Dated at my Office In GoOdland, Kansas, this
18th day Of January, 100
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-01-26
Monday.


Who ever saw so nice a winter and
stock doing so fine as they have this
winter. 1t takes western Kansas to
produce fine weather and fine stock.
L F. Cooper, while cleaning his pond
of thistles, caught two fine fish and
they were as lively as in the summer
time. They were not suckers, either.
Mrs. J. D. Stone, who went to Wash
ington to be doctored, is reported get
ting along nicely and We hope will be
among Us again soon.
There is quite a lot of sickness
around this neighborhood, Mr.. Daw-
sons little one being taken from them,
which is sad to relate. Mr.. ErriDgton,
Inez Fsrrow, o. s. Flower, Mrs. John
Baker and Mrs. Roth are on the sick
list.
A big rabbit hunt will be held in this
vicinity January d
The Ruleton school closed for a week
On account Of sickness.
Rev. MeKiddy has been holding pro
trscted meetings at RuletOn, but closed
them last Sunday and started a series
Of meetings at KanoradO.
Mr. and Mrs. d. A. Long, and Mr.
and Hrs. Charles Aim were visitors at
o. s. Flowers Sunday; Misses Grace
and Bealah Roth aud Bertha Martin
were visitors at L. F. Cooper's.
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IFnst pabishsd January ls.I


Z \ the district court Of the ThirtT-fOurth judi
a cial district. sitting in and for the county Of
Sherman the state of Kansas. ". H Earna-
han, plaintiff, vs. Milbert J. Shssrer, and
Hattie E Shearer. husband and vie, W. H.
LannInE. trustee, Thomas Erahm. AckinieF-
LannIng Loan & Trust Co, a corporation, and
John Doe real name unknown, defendants By
virtue OF an order OF sale issued to me out OF
said district court IN the above entitled sCtion.
VIII on Friday, the I'D day Of February, A. ID.
1900, at two o'clock p. OF said day. at the east
front door of the court house IN the city Of
Goodland IN the county of Sherman in the state
Of Kansas, Ofer at public sale, and sell 60 the
highest and best bidder, for cash in hand. all
the following described real estate, to-Eit: The
southwest quarter lSMHl Of section three fS) IN
township seven Cd south Of range feEty go
west OF the Sixth principal meridian. lying and
situated IN the county of Sherman IN the state
of Kansas The above described real estate Is
taken as the property Of said defendants and Is
directed By said order Of sale to be sold, and
viii be sold without appraisement to satisfy
said order Of sale.
WILLIAM WALKER, JR.,
Sheriff Of Sherman County.
HOTT Andrews, Attorney.
Dated at my Office IN Goodland. Kansas. this
18th day OF January, 1900.