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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
CROPS OF 1000.
Agricultural Department Estimates the
Yield OF wheat at 1929 Bushels Per
Acre-PrOduction OF Corn and Oats.

Washington, Dec. cs.-The stats
tician Of the department of agTicul<
ture estimates the United States
wheat crop Of 1900 at SD, %, sos bush
els, the area actually harvested being
a, 495,Ss5 acres, and the average yield
per acre 1929 bushels. The prOduc-
ton Of winter wheat is estimated at
350,O25, 400 bushels, and that Of spring
wheat at 172. 2O4 ,O96 bushels, the area
actually harvested being 26.235, S9Z
acres IN the fOrmercase and 1925. ass
acres in the latter. The production Of
corn in 1900 is estimated at 2,105, 1O2.-
SIG bushels; oats. 500, 10, os9 bushels.
The area from which these crops
were gathered was as follows in
acres: Corn SO, go, s72; oats -27,364.7O5.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
AN EKGLIsHMAN's IDEA.
Alfred HarmsEorth Published the New
York WorII one Day to illustrate
What 1t Should Be.

New York, Jan. 2.-The World was
published yesterday under the direc=
ton Of Alfred Harmsworth, editor
and proprietor Of the London Daily
Mail, who consented to take entire
charge for one day IN order to illus
trate his idea Of what the twentieth
appearance the World yesterday was
greatly reduced. It consisted Of-32
pages with four columns to the page,
each column II inches long and two
inches wide. In the character Of the
news there was rigorous eondensa-
ton. The largest heads usually pub
lished were reduced one-half. The
small heads Mr. Harmsworth retained.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
TIE WIDOW FRUSTRATED.
Mrs. Richardson whose Husbands was
Killed Christmas Eve. Affected By Tea
tImonT ReaectInE Upon Ger.

st. Joseph, No., Jan Mrs Rich
ardson, widow Of the millionaire mer-
chant Of Savannah, murdered Christ
mas eve, is ina precarioUs condition
and may die at any moment. She's
suffering from nervous ProstratiOn
from the tragedy, and especially has
she been dangerously III since tbs
evidence given at She inquest Monday
BY the servant. Bessie Phyllis $ The
relatives of the dead Tlaa take NJ
stock IN the evidence OF this girl
which reflected upon the widow. The
prosecution IS now n-the possession
Of evidence that may result in an i'm
portant arrest during the present
week
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
KILLED AND REVIVED.
Experiments in Electricity at st. Joseph by
Prof. SheIInger Reveal a Strange
Scientific Truth.

st. Joseph, No, Dec. 30.-N. Schel-
hnger, an electrician Of Chicago, is
making a series Of experiments here,
and in the presence of a number Of
persons interested IN the progress OF
when the heart Of the feline had long
since ceased to beat, Mr.. SchelIiuger
reversed the current Of electricity,
and the shock restored the heart beats,
although very feeble at first. Within
two hours after the cat had been
pronounced dead, it had been restored
to the fullness Of life, and was as
playful as ever.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
GEN. MACARTHUR RECEIVES.
The FIRST OficiaI Function at Manila IN
Which Americans and FfIip3nos Have
Mingled In \ Social way.

Manila, Jan. 2.-Tf President Nc
Kinley's New Years reception proves
greater than that OF Gen. Mac
Arthur's it will not be the fault Of the
people Of Manila This reception
was the first official social function
at which the Americans and FilipinOs
have mingled in a social way. For
three hours stream of vehicles
wound through the grounds OF the
governor generals residence and dis
charged their callers-Of1cial and
eivilian-most Of them natives,
though there was a sPrinkling Of
foreigners The American flag,
branches OF nipa flowers and vines
predominated IN the decorations
throughout the mansion. The intro
ductiOns were made By Gen Mac
Arthur's stat, assisted by members
Of the staff Of Admiral Remey. The
callers after having been introduced
passed out upon broad balcony. over
hanging the Pasig river, and a ma
iority OF them fingered about the
mansion until the eeremenies were
finished. The Filipino women wore
elaborate native costumes and con
Tersed afably IN Spanish
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
Sa89ES FOR THE t5IIIES
Americas Army OResrs Pushing
Work Of Educating FilipinOs.
Since 1Tsrsh Last Hundreds Of schools Have
Been Estsblished and 100000 Pa
PiIs Are Learning the Eng
Iish LanguaEe.

Washington Dec. 31.-The president
e heb gratifed by the showing Of
EDUCATIONAL progress in the Philip
PINES. Military Governor Macarthur
has forwarded reports on this sub
jet from commanders of districts and
posts IN ali parts OF the archipelago
From these It is learned that several
hundred schools were put IN operation
during the year by army officers. The
attendance was over 100000 children.
Perhaps the most pleasing fact in this
connection is the general, even eager,
desire manifested by children and par
ents to acquire the English language
The results STAINED are measurably
due to the initiative of local com
handing officers. but are to be mainly
credited to the people themselves,
among whom the desire for education
al facilities Is everywhere general and
unmistakable, and who have expended
considerable sums Of money for such
purposes, collected through the me
dun OF municipal taxation and pri-
Fate subscription.
The Office Of superintendent Of pub
lie instruction was not created until
March 80, 1900, upon which date Capt.
Albert Todd, Sixth United States ar
ti1lery, was detailed to the discharge
Of the duties incident thereto. The
work Of this Office has been limited
70 supplying books and various other
school supplies, Of which S1O4, 251.s7
worth have been purchased from pub
lie civil funds, and a great part there
Of distributed throughout the islands.
In many localities the tranquility and
order essential to the successful con-
duct Of schools have not as yet been
attained Until the work OF pacifca-
ton is more advanced il VIII not be
practical, It is thought, to take up
the subject in that energetic and
comprehensive way which the situa-
ton would otherwise demand and JUS
fify- With improved conditions, the
Inhabitants VIII eagerly avail them
selves Of the advantages which the
--'1-.= - - .------I r4n6ar American
=r 5-z ESD =.r.- -as believed
-- Ti-H tie ee.# a lmOwI-
ra ---- i.--- 20 and the
s=a7t1- --.-re--s=-l our insti-
-sf--= a-,d 81 -r-rr=-= ... 81 -eI0pment
Z "a s.sslz11.zti-a ~ she Pine peO-
PIE win be greatly advanced. In the
city OF Manila there were maintained
for the year 90 schools, with an at
tendance of 5000 scholars and a teach
ing force Of 149, Of whom q were
teachers Of English
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

Suicide Of Gen. Lees Former secretary.
Omaha, Neb-, Jan. 2.-Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee was greatly shocked yesterday On
hearing Of the death Of his former
private secretary, MCLEOD, IN Viz
ginia. This was the second private
secretary who met tragic death Of
this character. James Miller. who
was his private secretary during the
first period that Gen. Lee was gov
ernor Of Virginia, was found dead
with pistol In his hand.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
YEARS RAILROAD STATISTICS
Fewer BIues OF New Tack Laid in 1900
Than An 1S99-Tezas Leads with SIs
aIIIes-Ransas Had None.

Chicago, Dec 29.-Fevver miles OF
new railroad were built in 1900 than
IN 1899. The total IN all the states
and territories aggregates 1921 mics.
Texas comes first with 31s miles.
Missouri built 50 miles and Ksnsas
none Oklahoma is credited with 137
miles Of new road and Indian terri
tory with 15s miles The longest
stretch of new track, 142 miles, has
been built by the ST. Louis & San
Francisco on its extension from Sa-
pulPa.I I. T., to Denison, Tex
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
E--Eear.s - Il ID.

Peldn, Jan. 2-The advent Of the
new year and the new century was
celebrated II Pekin on an elaborate
scale. The discharge Of numerous
guns at midnight created a scare and
many troops were sent to discover
whether the city had been attacked
or whether It was a boxer rising.
Gen Chafee held his reception in the
morning and Mr.. Conger received in
the afternoon.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
cold pemocrats in Coutror.

Chicago, Dec. So call signed by
p Of 81 members Of the democratic
state committee CO Illinois was is
sued for meeting at Springfield Jan.
uary z, when, it is predicted, John P.
Hopkins, a gold democrat, viii be
elected state chairman. The anti
Hopkins men wanted the meeting
delayed until after ". J. Bryan's visit
to Springfield.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

Ava, III, Dec. 3O--E. F. Waller,
editor Of the ava Advertiser, was at
tackled by Mrs John Conner, a To-
man prominent in society, and re-
eeived several blows from horse
whip in the hands Of the enraged
woman The cause OF the trouble
was an article IN the Advertiser
which scored a number of non-paying
patrons who had refused to take
their papers from the post Office.
Temperance Crusade in EauziIan Islands.
Honolulu. Dec. 2s.-Ho1oluIu Is
about TO have Temperance crusade
led by the W G. T. g. and the min
listers union. Two ministers Of the
81. G. T. U Mss Jessie, McKernan
and Miss Ada 1Eurcuts. are expected
here On the steamer Copfic to-mcr-
row, ana after tEeF have started the
agitation. ReT- Dr. Chapn1ans Of the
t-nfi-Ssio0n league. Of oakland VII
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
BAD NEWS FRoM KITcBBEER
BOen Capture Post at HeIvetia. Killing and
WOunding 90 British Soldiers and
Taking 600 PRISONERS
London, Dec. 31-The war Office

London, Dec. 31-The war Office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria,
December 30. Gen Lyttleton re-
ports that our post at Heiyetia was
captured yesterday morning by the
Beers. About so were killed and
wounded and 200 taken prisoners.
Col Kitchener reports that he is fol-
lowing with g small force in the
track Of the enemy, Helvetia being
reOccUpied by Reeves, who has been
reinforced from Belfast Helvetia
was a very strong position on the
MachadOdOrP-Lyde railway and
was held by a detachment of the
Liverpool regiment. Am asking for
further information
While Lord Kitchener sends bad
news for England on the closing day
Of the year, the press continues to
take a surprisingly hopeful view Of a
grave situation and Of revelations Of
an enormously wide field Of BOer ac-
tivity. Gen Devet is still at large
Kimberley IS isolated. The Beers arc
in force enough to have captured a
strong position at Helvetia, in the
AIlE4D4L8 Ql5LIlCtr WIG Judging
from Lord Kitchener's very recent ad-
vices, no progress is being made
against the BOer invaders in Cape-COl-
Ony.
Dewet Loses Some Stores.
London, Jan. 2.-Gen. Kitchener has
telegraphed to the war Office as fol-
lows from Pretoria: Gen Knox, who
has been following up Dewet, reports
that he has captured some horses,
five wagons with supplies and 5000
rounds Of ammunition. He has re-
leased and allowed to 90 to their
farms 76 Boer- prisoners who were
taken at Dewet's lager, and who
were being forced to fight.
Martial Law to Be Extended.
Cape Town, Jan "A special meet
ing Of the cabinet was held yester-
day at which, It is understood, a de-
cision was reached TO make a further
extension Of martial law. A telegram
from Carns won reports that the
Beers are 7oOting every farm along
their route Tor supplies.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
Fai1ea to Turn II r5orn.

Tess-I never Saw my man so slow
as Mr.. Timrus.
jessie is slow isn't hep
lawfully. We were sitting in the
parIor last night, and he suddenly
said: If you could OnIZ see how much
I love you I'm sure you'd let me kiss
YOU. I told him E4-couldnss see Il in
that light and he just sat there like
a stick."-Troy Tines.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
New Years RecePtion was the Most Bril-
Liant Ever HeId-AIrs. Mckinley
Able TO Participate.

Washington, jan 2.-In the long
Ene-of New Years receptions at the
white house, which inaugurate the
social season at the national capital,
none perhaps was more brilliant than
the one which yesterday ushered in
the twentieth century. And perhaps
no feature Of II was so universally
gratifying to the distinguished throng
which came to extend the greetings
OF the new year to the chief execu-
tive Of the republic as the fact that
the mistfess Of the white house was
able to participate IN the happy -oc-
casion and. with the president. re
eeiTe the fluctuations and vel wishes
Of an
About 5000 people had been Re
ceived up to 1850 o'clock, the hour
set for closing the reception. but as
the crowd stfII stretched four abreast
beFond the outer gates, the president
directed that the reception proceed
that all might come In 1T was two
O'clock when the end Of the line APP
peared ana the president. waving q
final ssIufation toZfhs lingering
guests, escorted Mrs. Mckinley &c her
anartmentz-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
Wffh a sTessaes for kruger.

Rome, Dec. 3O--8aj- Grower Botha,
brother Of Commandant Lewis BOtha1
has arrived in Rome on his way to
The Haeue. He carries dispatches
for 1fr- kruger He said the war ll
South Africa VIII last for years. that
Mr. Steyn has planned an INVASION
OF Cape Colony and that revolt
Of the Afrikanders is certain
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
Kmrsr De.Ires to vi.it Amerlos.

Brussels, Jan. 2.-Replying to an
address from the American Boer
committee, Mr.. Kruger expresses a
desire to visit the United States, but
said he must postpone the visit on
account of the affection Of the eyes
from which ne is suffering.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
oneere.t go b - vYorIa.

Canton, China, possesses Il e queer
est street in the world. Tt IS rooted in
with glazed paper fastened On bamboo,
and contains more signboards to the
square foot than any street IN any
other country It contains no other
shops but those OF apothecaries and
dentists.--Chicago Chronicle.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

Topeka KAN Jan 2.-The mem
bess Of the executive committee Of
the state Temperance union believe
good thing - Kansas IF it should
begin here deelared a member 81
the 96ioH. if = beiiered that e would
1uic1ziy zzred throughout tie entire
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
A New eorsrnor Of nIlohirnn

Lansing. Mich, Jan. AT high
noon yesterday Marion T. Bliss, of
Saginaw, was inaugurated governor
of Michigan on the front steps Of the
state capital building. Gov. Pingree
and the retiring officials met the in.
coming officials.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
Not aPromEsInE Pupu.

Uncle giving his nephew a few hints
on politeness)-Now, why, for instance,
do / make it a point to turn my back
as little as possible TO the ladies2
= Johnny fPromptIyl-SO they won't
see your bald spOt.z-4Ieggend
Blaetter.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
UNCLE SANS BIG SCHEME.
Wm Erect on the GHa River IN Arizons
One OF the Largest Storage Reservoirs
IN the Void.

Phoenix, Ariz, Jan. Arthur P.
Davis. one OF the most noted members
OF the government photographic bu-
reau, has arrived from Washington
to conduct Soundings in the. ella river
with view to the construction Of
one Of the biggest storage reservoirs
in the world. The main purpose IN
view is the relief Of 5000 Indians
whose water for irrigation has been
diverted by white settlers.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

Columbus, O., Jan. Congress
man Lentz, of this district, has served
formal notice on Congressman-elect
Tomplcins that he would contest the
latter's seat in the house. Mr.. Lentz
charges wholesale bribery and fraud
in the count Of the ballots
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

1fcJiggeE-Eou hear people talking
about the ssfool-kller." don't believe
there is such person
Thfugumbob - Naturally, for, D&
course, you have never met hims-Phii-
adelphia Press.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
: PopuIIsts 80 - pemacrat..

Denver, Col, Jan. AL the popu
list members Of the state senate. eight
In number, entered the caucus Of the
democratic members yesterday and
announced their intention to join the
democratic party.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
Successor to Senator Pettfrrev.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec 29.-As re-
suit Of a compromise between rspub-
hcan factions in South Dakota. Con-
gresham Robert J. Gamble wiz sue
coed R. F. PettigreW in the United
States senate.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
Anianoe 70 Defoas snip sabsIdy B1l.

Washington Dec. Ex-senator Pet
tigrew, IN alliance with Senators
Allen, Of Nebraska, and Butler. Of
North Carolina, has formed a comb
nation in the senate for the purpose
Of defeating the ship subsidy OH. He
calls it a mOnstrous scheme OF in.
iuqity and spoliation.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
TBE LIMIT IS FIXED.
UnItsd states Gives Notice That It WIN Pay
$500 900 and No More for the
Danish antilles

Copenhagen. Dec s1-The United
States minister. Z. s. SVenson, has
informed the Danish government that
The United States offers 1900, 1000
krone $3.50. o0Ol for the Danish An
tiles and VIII not give more
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

DOlly-Oh, dearL Ny summer caa-
dy bill is s45l
PoIy-Goodness! What wiz your-
father say2
well, I'm going to teH it to him
I've dollars at a time. Puck.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
NJ %
q EIssoURI &c..
Noah McGtlnI.. gFho 1su7dsros EzedslI.t
". Baroherdias. a. ola zEan. Eze-
outed lLonday e. BetEez.

Butler, NO.. Jan 1.-Noah 1Ioesn-
mis- was hanged here Monday for the
murder Of Frederick ". Barchherd.
ing. he went 20 his death brayelF.
McGinnis, who was baptized Sunday.
made a confession stating thar he
had no intention of-sho0ting the old
man, but only shot to scare bin.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

First Tramp-Dat dog IS hungry.
He needs a bone.
Second Tramp-yFeH, he cant. haze
none OF minel-Puclz.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

Topeka, Kan, Jan Am effort -
being made to induce Judge ". a
Johastons Of the state supreme court
70 enter the race for Unised States
senator. Judge Johnston has taken
the matter under adyisement AMI
may decide 70 enter. He from the
FIFTH congressional district. which
IS the home Ct J. r Burtons who IS
ct present the only opponent to Sen
ator Baker Tor election to the senate.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

Washington, Dec. 2s.-8lr- A. p.
Frre. the superintendent Of education
Of zCuba- has teIeeraphed the war de-
parfmene sweeping denial Of the
published story to the eject that he
Issued q circular or proclamation ~
Havana advising the oubans to pro
ceed to drive the americans out q
the ISLAM
Eos Vir.fer gloves miftens, caps ana
dusk cloi ling. see the Wizare's biEs e.
s1ffr1snt . lev prices
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

wichita, kan Jan. 2s-Special
grand jury at Newlirk has startling
evidence 10 the effect that in 1893
the officials Of the Perry Ok land
OE7ce accepted brides for making a
Hing on the townsite Of Ponca City
IT also fl1s that q clerk - -the gen
eraI land once Uas. bribed 70 destroy
doeumenfs urther sensatfCna1 de-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
FOreiEne. satislied with Note.


London, Dec. 30.-''Private advices
from the province of Shansi say wires
the Shanghai correspondent Of the
Standard, chat while the court was
sojourning at Tai Yuen Fu, the en-
press secretly appointed a new en-
peror. with the title Tung Hsu- He
is a 15-year-Old boy who was taken to
Sinan Fu in the imperial yellow chair.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

POOLS oceasionally ind 0pPortun-
tiles. but wise men make tnerl.---9--
cage BsiiE NeszE
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son EsE5elaF.s ls1sassln Bsheadets
Pekins Jan 2.---Fhs nan who killed
Baron von Ketteler, the German min
lzter to CHINA. IN June last, was be
headed yesterday IN the presence Of 8
large number Of spectators.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04

heatiay kseps all kinds Of
sal e ssotts Ga sd
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-01-04
CHINA YIELDS AT LAST.
Imperial Court Directs the PIenIpotentia-
ries to sign the Joint Note OF the
Allied Powers.

Pekin, Dec. 31.-The Chinese pleni-
pOtentiaries have been unexpectedly
ordered to sign the preliminary joint
note and have notified the foreign
ENJOYS to that effect The Chinese
plenipOtentiaries themselves were
greatly astOnished at receiving the
imperial instructions. Neither Ii
Hung Chang nor Prince Ching had
expected success in persuading the
court under ten days. The emPeFOr's
instructions are to agree fuzzy to the
note, but to endeavOr to get the best
terms possible, particularly IN the
matter of limiting the number Of the
legation guards and also as to the
places where these are to be located.
The PlenipOtentiaries are instructed
to endeavOr to limit the number Of
army posts along the line OF railway
to as few - possible and finally TO re-
quest the wers not to destroy the
forts, but L rely to disarm them
ForeignsB Satisfied with Note.
PeBin, Dec 31-The foreign com
mittees in Pekin are greatly satisfied
at the decided tone Of the collective
note and the assertion that the pow
ers are determined to entertain no
proposals for the modification OF their
demands. It is understood II Hung
Chang sent a memorial to the throne,
cOuched in very strong terms, urging
complete compliance.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-01-19
A NARROW ESCAPE.
some One Unknown Attempts to
Wreck with GunpOwder Resi-
dence In Stevensville.

An unsuccessful attempt was made
60 wreck the residence of former
Mayor James Collins, of Stevensvills,
seven miles south of ST. Joseph.
A few days ago Mr.. Collins and wife
went to Buchanan, returning home at
night. The servant girl, while in the
act of filing several lamps from large
can in the rear of the building. discov-
cred that the oil contained a strange
looking black powder, but she failed
TO notify Mr.. Collins. Later it was dis
covered that the oil in the can con-
tanned half pound of black gunpow-
der.
Mrs. Collins, on returning from a
neighbor's house, placed several shovel
fuls of coal in the parlor stove. A few
moments later an explosion followed,
wrecking the stove. Before she could
make her escape from the room, which
was pierced on all sides by broken
portions of the stove, Mrs. Collins was
seriously burned.
After a hurried examination it was
found that the remaining coal in the
outer bin was covered with fine pow
der, similar to the powder found in the
oil can. The authorities have'faiied to
obtain the slightest clew, and the plot
to murder the Collins family still re-
mains a deep mystery,