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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Roossrelt PIeads for Hob.on.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-The presi-
dent yesterday sent to the senate a
message recommending the retire
ment of Naval Constructor Richmond
P. HObsOn and in accordance with
this recommendation Senator CALM
ger Immediately introduced a bill pro-
viding for Mr.. HObsOn's transfer to
the retired list.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

Durham, Natal, Feb. 1s.-The wife of
Gen Dewet, In an interview at the
Maritzburg concentration camp. said
two Of her sons were fighting with
their father She said her husband
would never surrender, and declared
she would rather see him die than sub
NIT to the British.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

fertilizers used on tobacco plantations.
and It is said to improve the flavor Of the
leaf. The oxide increases the brilliancy
Of incandescent gas mantles; its strong
affinity for nitrogen promises a cheap
means Of preparing ammonia direct from
the atmosphere, while with carbon 1t
yields a product hard enough to scratch
diamOnds.-Science Siftings.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Approprlatlon to Fight the Mesri1.

Washington, Feb. 16.-RePresenta-
tive BurlesOn, of Texas, stated to
the house committee ON agriculture
that 100000 bales of Texas cotton
were destroyed last year by the Mexi-
can weeviL- The committee inserted
a $4,000 item in the appropriation bill
to be Immediately available to eradi-
cate the pest.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
FooIkiler NerIsetinr His Work.

Ithiea, n. Y, Feb. lin the midst
Of a driving snOwstOrm seven persons,
being new converts to the ''HOly
Ghost and U.s. society, were baptized
in the ice-cOld waters OF the small
stream which runs through Butter
milk gorge, three miles from Ithaca
Ice had to be broken away to get to
the baPtismal pool.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
A place for EE-seoretary Gare.

New York, Feb. 19.-At a special
meeting yesterday of the trustees Of
the United States Trust company
John a. Stewart rendered his resigna-
ton of the Office of president and
recommended that Lyman J. Gage.
former secretary of the treasury, be
chosen his successor. It was under
stood that Mr.. Gage would accept.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Big Deal in Ranch Property.

Ashland, Neb, Feb. 19.-The River
side Hereford Cattle company has
sold its ranch Of $500 acres near here
to George A. Kicker, a banker of
Quincy, Ill, for s4s1, 900. The cattle
sold compose the largest herd Of pure
bred Herefords in the world. 1t alone
was estimated in the deal as worth
$500. 600.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

Kansas City, No., Feb. 1s.-William
S. Leeper, Of Kingston, who fell on an
icy sidewalk IN this city ten days ago,
died from the effects Of the injuries
at hospital last night LeePer was
prominent republican politician and
had made the race for congress IN the
Third Missouri district.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
An Indian BOYS Horrible death.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 19.-The steam
er Dirigo, which arrived from Alaska
yesterday, brings news that Chill1at
Indians, near Hin's mission, Alaska,
on February 5 buried alive one Of
their tribe, a boy IS years of age, be
cause he denounced the mummeries
of the tribal icht. or medicine man.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
He 60 Il. 81 So.

Hammond, Ind, Feb 17-WiIlie
Nowake, the three-year-old son Of
John NOwaIze, OF this city, is said to
have set fire TO the clothing of his
baby sister and to have watched her
burn to death, In retaliation for q
spanking his mother had given him
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
ne il Over Elqtt Feet Tau.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 16.-Lewis
Wilkins, Of Woodward, Ok, who is
perhaps the tallest man in the world,
passed through Kansas City yesterday
en- route home from a European trip.
wilkins stands feet inches and
weighs 365 pounds. He wears a No.
10 hat and No. II shoes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

Guthrie, Ok, Feb 15.-Secretary
Grimes granted a charter yesterday
to the Denver, Kansas & Atlantic
Railroad company to construct 1926
miles of road, with a capital stock
Of SIS, 600, 900. The line is to run from
Denver southeast to Marshall, Ok,
thence via Oklahoma City through
the Seminole, Chickasaw and ChOctaw
nations to Paris, Tex.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Asked 60 Be AdJudrss Insane.

Hiawatha, Kan, Feb 1s.-Because
he is afraid he VIII kin himself II at
liberty, C. W Dock made application
TO be adjudged insane, and VIII be
sent 10 the state asylum. Dock had
recurrence Of brain trouble last
summer and has been worried ever
since.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
For state BuIldIpes. zoo Acre.

st. Louis, Feb 1.-TWO hundred
acres have been tentatively set aside
on the worlds fair site for the loca-
tiOns Of state buildings. The site is
on the hills of the site back Of the
government building and extending
across the billy portion Of the site
to its southern limits.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

Chicago, Feb. 1s.-A permit was is
sued yesterday for the construction Of
what is planned to be the largest Of
fee building in the world. The build
ing is projected by the First national
bank officers and VIII house when
completed 5000 people. 1t VIII cost
So, OOO, 900.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
A,rfuI Rreck IN ArIzan.n..

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 15.-Seven
men were killed and at least IA were
seriously injured by a huge bOwdler,
weighing Is tons, crashing into the
cabOOse Of a work train on the Chloe
taw, Oklahoma & Gulf railroad, %
miles west Of Little Rock, at ten
O'Clock Yesterday morning.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
sanItarlun Burned.

Battle Creek Mich, Feb. 19.-The
Kellogg or Seventh Day Adventists'
sanitarium here, which was located on
hill at the highest point in the city,
was destroyed by fire early yesterday
and the property loss is estimated at
about 500 600
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

Chicago. Feb. 1S.-Wheat-NO. red. Sf1k
6S51kc; No 8, S2h6S4c; No. 2 hard win
ter, 761zG7S5kc; No 3, 755zGTSc; No I
northern spring. 771k979cs No 2 751EG
T65kc; No 3. 721kG751zc- COrn-NO. 2, -;
No. 8, $50 G5sHc. Oats-No. ?, E31zd4 &c;
No. 3, 43GzS5kc.
St. Louis. Feb. 1s.-Wheat-No. 2 red.
cash, elevator. S41zcs track. s6GS7c; No 2
hard, 77dS0c. Corn-NO. 2 cash, SIC; track,
625kc. Oats-No. cash, Axe; track, ~
646c; No. 2 white, 4Sc.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Teddy Roosevelt sin TmDrovf,-

Groton, Mass, Feb 1s.-The even
ing report from the infrmary- indi-
Gated no change in the coalition Of
young Teddy Roosevelt and the other
two boys. One Of the physicians said
that none Of the boys would be re-
moved before next week.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Funsron Revewsd the Troops.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 19.-Gen.
Frederick Funston has so far reeov-
cred from his recent operation that
he was able TO review the Third regi-
ment, Missouri national guard, at
Convention hall Tuesday night. The
review was followed by a drill and
dancing.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

New York, Feb. 1e.-The snowstOrm
and blizzard that eastern New York
has just emerged from is the worst
since 1855. The snow is to Is inches
deep. vsryingin different localities,
which IS drifted az high as 25 feet IN
some places
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
se,.stfn.l suis. AZ ca-tha~e

Carthage, No, Feb. 1s.-Edward
Price, Of this city, who sued George
Sheldon for alternating his wife's asaf-
fectiOns,7 has been sued by Charles
r Higgins for alternating the a1ee-
tons OF the Iatter's wife. All the par.
ties are prominent IN society.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

Bristol Tenn, Feb. 1s.-Thirteen
young men have been convicted Of
the murder Of Jack Osborne In Rus
sell county, Va, Christmas, and sen
fenced to the Penitentiary. Their sen
fences range from one TO eighteen
years
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Dealers AZ 90 ResponsIble.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. ia deci-
sion by the Kansas City court of ap-
peaIs holds that commission dealers
cannot be compelled to pay for stolen
cattle which they may have sold.
Hundreds Of stolen cattle are sold at
the stock yards annually.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Titaniurn fhe TTonderful.

The properties Of the metal titanium
are many and various II gives hardness
and toughuess to steel and 6ne lusteF
to silver, while added to carbon used for
are lamps, it increases the briilizncy Of
the light. Titanium is also added 70 the
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
Miss Anthony Is Sc.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Interest IN
the National Woman Suffrage assOcia-
ton meeting Saturday was heightened
by the fact that it marked the eigh-
ty-second birthday Of Susan B. An
thOny. She was the recipient OF
many congratulations and was feel
ingly referred to IN the Invocation by
Miss Laura De Merritte. Many floral
tributes also were received by her.
Mrs. Boyce, Of Philadelphia, present
ed a plan of work for the coming
year. That part Of it relating to tax
alton without representation caused
considerable discussion, which deveI-
OPed the fact that in paying the
taxes a number of the delegates in
sert in the tax certificates the words
paid under protest" a suggestion by
the president that all present who
were taxpayers would rise, brought
to their feet over 200 women.
Woman sunrsgists Before Congress
Washington, Feb. 19.-DelegatiOns
representing the Woman Suffrage as
ISOLATION, now in session here, ap-
peared before committees of congress
yesterday in advocacy of their appeal
that women be allowed the right of
suffrage.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
lee GorEs In the ohio River.

Louisville, KY, Feb 1s.-An ice
gorge eight miles long has formed
IN the Ohio river Just above Louis
Vile
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
MRS. Gait REELECTED.
New YORK woman Again Honored By the
NafiOnaI Woman Suffrage AssOcIa-
ton Other Omcsrs

Washington, Feb 1s.-Interest In
Mondays session OF the National
American Woman suffrage association
attached principally to the election Of
officers for the ensuing year, which
resulted as follows: President, Car
RE Chapman Gait, of New York;
honorary presidents, Elizabeth Cady
Stanton, New York; Susan B. An
thOny, Rochester, y. Y; vice presi-
dent-at-Iarge, Rev. Anna Shaw, Phil
adelphia; corresponding secretary,
Kate NJ Gordon, New York; record
ing secretary, Alice S. Blackwell, BOs-
ton; treasurer, Harriet Taylor Upton,
Warren, o.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21
DanI.h Trestr Ratiaed.

Washington Feb. 1s.-The senate
Monday ratified the Danish treaty
without amending it in any pardeu-
lar.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-02-21

Washington, Feb. 1s.@The senate
Monday passed the bin providing for
. permanent census bureau.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03

JOINED HANDS IN GRACEFUL PAS DE DEUX
must be all OF forty feet high. It's one
Of the wonders of Craigies pond, and
there are plenty more"
Ripley walked slowly ashore. He was
much In doubt about the ice 1t was
thin; that was the truth about it, and
ii did not look right. Unfortunately,
however, the experiment had satisfied
Gertrude as TO the ponds safety. She
expressed no definite opinion about it,
however, as they strolled back to her
uncle's house. but she cleverly stimu-
lated Ripley's desire TO show what he
could do Oh skates.
The result was just what she expect
ed. He confded to her that he should
so out to the pond secretly that after
noon. and she said that she would go
with him
To do Ripley justice, he had no no
ton that Gertrude would go upon the
Ice, and he was amazed when they
reached the pond to see her produce
pair OF skates from bag which he
had supposed contained only luncheon.
81 can't let you go out there" he ex
claimed. I've right TO risk my own
life, which, by the way, has become
worthless on account Of your outra-
geous irritation with Jack Kemp
Put my skates on for me. and don't
be silly" said Gertrude.
He complied, protesting, and then he
adjusted his own. Gertrude promised
10 stanu close 10 the shore' ana she III"
so IoF ABOUT TWO minutes men, JUST
"s h'PieS conciuu'u "I' oi outer e"se
WORN Nh'ch ue co"S'u1ieo rather S"ou'
she |H','" o"' upon ,ne ''' WIN ',e
erac" "i /" SHo" "'"''" ""ine d! '''
"'u".
RIPLEY was an expert ana Il Judge OF
the art AMI before ne glri had taken
dozen strokes L" knew that be was
In the pf"S"u'" 81 Lis peer. ier grace
intoxicated h!I"' hr forgot whether the
lc.. was ar inch thick or q yard ua
v..,, ,..,,..;.,,,y. only of q higb irsnir,r,
.,urI,ti.n
They made . handsome nair bavond
q d,,,Lt and L,o,,,,, ,.o,,Id ho,.o to,,
b,d hsIr l.,,,,. ,.,,I5 ho ho,.o soo, ,ha,,
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NOTES OF NOTABlES.

The president works hard, but does
not show IT. He takes daily exercise.
Charles L. Hutchinson, the million.
aire banker Of Chicago, has been "a
church worker and Sunday school su-
perintendent for the past twentyfouI
years.
Mrs. David b. Stamp of Finchville,
n. Y, who celebrated her one hundred
and eighth birthday recently, lived at
Fishkill when Robert Fulton's steam
boat made its first trip.
Frank Mulock of Berlin, Wis, has
offered the Milwaukee committee who
will erect 4 monument to kosciusko
the granite base for the statue, which
he will quarry from his farm.
Mira $. X. Nweeya, the Persian stu
dent who is taking course in medi-
cine at u college in Indianapolis, is an
applicant for the position OF consul
general to the United States from Per-
Sia.
s. c. Dalrymple of Alexandria, Ind,
is the possessor of the most extensive
and unique collection Of pipes in that
state Several are hundreds of years
old and have curious and tragic histo-
rieS.
1t was particularly noticed at the re-
cent New England dinner in Phiiadel-
phia that the speech of Chinese Minis
ter Wu easily outshone all the others
fa ,r,II I'n0liSh a,nHnpnnI
Among the orators of the evening were
Justice Brewer, Mr.. Hamlin, Mr.. Hill
and Mr.. Cochran.
Rev. DR.. Charles Nichols, who achiey-
ed notoriety by publishing a list of
whom he regarded as the elite of So
ciety in the United States, has been
overwhelmed with offers from lyceum
bureaus and lecturing associations TO
define his views of what American so
ciety should consist.
DR.. Charles X. Henderson, president
of the National Prison association and
professor of sociology in the University
of Chicago, has just returned after sew
en- months spent in Germany studying
jails and prison conditions, examining
cells and eating the brown bread and
soup of the prisoners.
John Clews, brother of Henry Clews,
the banker, stamped a silver five cent
piece forty-siX years ago with the
name aud birth date Of his son, John
Clews, Jr., and at once disposed of the
coin. The other day when his son re-
ceived change after making purchase
lie found the stamped coin was a part
of It.
When Lord CurZon, the viceroY Of
India, travels, he is usually accompa-
MED by Lady Curzon and 120 attend
ants Great precautions are taken to
insure his safety, and everything is
done for his comfort. In southern Pun
jab the railroad line is watered to lay
the dust At his destination he is re-
Ceived with extraordinary ceremony.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

An opera founded on Viola Aliens
'In the Palace OF the King Is a Lon
don possibility.
Miss Bates is under contract to Da-
yid Belasco to appear in Under Two
Flags" for another year.
The scenes o. the new comic opera
In which William Blaisdeil viii star
next season are laid in the Adirondack
mountains.
Daniel v Arthur, manager OF Stuart
Robson, is contemplating presenting
his star in Shakespeare's The Comedy
Of Errors" next year.
The present theatrical sensation in
Italy. king Harlequin" a satire on
the doings of royalty, may have an
American production next fall.
Russ Whytal, author Of For Fair
Virginia" and who plays Van Alstyne
junior in The Henrietta" is writing a
new American comedy for Stuart Rob
son.
The Earl OF Dysart has offered 500
600 toward two million five hundred
thousand dollar national opera house
in London, provided the balance Is
raised in six months.
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him and trembling 50 that he could see
her quake She uttered some faint,
strange cries, in the nature Of prayers,
perhaps. and certainly not loud enough
to be heard except in heaven. But ste
neither fed nor came to the rescue, as
he had feared she might.
Any one who has ever tried 10 get out
OF hole in thin ice viii realize Rip
ley's position The first efforts are
indescribably rxhaustiug, ana black
despair comes quickly on the heels Of
them.
The Ice broke before him, and long
cracks stretched out ahead They
stretched toward Gertrude. and he
cried out to her in horror TO save her
self, but she stood stock still. For his
life he would not risk involving her in
his own peril, and lie turned aside.
Then, by the iuterpositiOn of ProVl-
dence, he came upon long fence rail
frozen into the ice. 1t gave him a hold
for his hands and lent Il little stability
to the Crumbling edge. Ripley was 8
light man and phenOmenally agile;
moreover, he was one whom danger
makes calm He had u chance for his
life, and he made the most or il. In
three seconds he was lying fiat upon
the ice outside the break.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
CYNICISMS.

If you are all right, you needn't talk
yourself to death telling about it.
When man sees a sign Keep Out"
he thinks it is meant for other people
Some people keep up bluff so long
they can't shake it after the cause is
gone.
In books and newspapers husband
always refers to his wife as MY
dear"
A man will be very much interested
in his wife's gossip and then scold her
for repeating such talk.
After Il man has been married about
year there IS added 10 his already
long list of crimes that of waking the
baby.
Don't accumulate too many side is
sues Notice some day how much time
you devote TO side issues that are not
mportant.-Atchison Globe.
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north shore of Craigie's pond,
and Ripley said:
'pd agree TO ride across
there on a load of bricks 1t
Is ridiculous for your uncle to say that
the ice is not strong"
He addressed Miss Allen. Indeed,
he had not spoken dozen words di-
rectly to John Kemp in half a mile
that the three had walked together
'Craigie's pond" remarked Kemp,
also studiously addressing the girl, ''iS
mighty uncertain piece Of water.
When in doubt, don't go near it. That
is the way TO keep dry"
He was q native of those parts, and
the other two were visitors, Ripley
from Maine, where ice may be relied
upon, and Gertrude Allen from Bos-
ton, where any policeman will tell you
whether the pond on the Common will
"bear"
Ripley was known to be wonderful
skater, and Kemp would have been
sorry to see his rival exhibit the art In
the presence of Miss Allen. He him
self, though "a fine figger OF man."
as they say in those parts, was more
remarkable for strength than grace,
while Ripley was built like thorough
bred race horse.
As for Gertrude, throughout the past
week. when there had been so much
talk about skating. she had mOdestly
OF perhaps Shrewdly neglected to men
tion that she was anything more than
plain. stralghtaway skater, whereas
in reality she entertained notion that
she might be able to show even the
distinguished Mr.. Ripley 4 few points
in the game. But she must do it that
day or not at all, for sac would return
to her home on the morrow.
This Ice looks strong enough said
Ripley. descending the bank. ITS
queer stuff. though" he added, step
ping gingerly out upon it; dull TO the
eye and perfectly Opaque. like gray
stone. | wonder how deep the water
Is here?"
He was about thirty yards from the
bank.
There's hundred feet of water un-
der you" said Kemp.
Ripley SHE'D toward the bank invol-
UNFAIRLY. and then, ashamed Of himself
and enraged at Kemp's laughter, he
strobe out to where strange looking,
fat, black rock, about as big as the
top Of a chimney, rose few inches
from the level Of the pond
That's what we call the smoke
stack" said Kemp. 1T comes up very
steep from the bottom OF the pond and
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"This is a hard proposition" he said.
81 must think 1t over If Miss Allen
had taken the advice OF sensible peO-
pie
Ripley, glancing at Gertrude, per-
ceiyed that her face was crimson.
Il can't stand it either" he said.
shall we make a dash? The ice will
surely hold if we 20 fast"
She nodded and took his hand. The
next instant they were skimming to-
ward the shore But in that very spot
where Ripley had stood in the morning
when Kemp had startled him with
mention of the great depth below Ger
trude was seized once more with I'M
controllable trembling.
Feeling that she would fall, Ripley
drew her toward him invOluntarily,
while his speed was checked. And then
he felt the ice sinking under them.
Strangely, there seemed TO be plenty Of
time and yet not time enough to move.
Ripley's arm was around her; his face
was close to hers She clasped him
suddenly, but not with the clutch Of
fear He knew it in that instant for
the last impulse Of her heart, for an
embrace eXcused-hallOwed, indeed-by
the near presence of death
And then they STOOD together, stood
in water not over a foot deep, stood,
heaven knows how long in that ridicu-
lous position. trying to realize that they
were still a part of this terrestrial
scheme.
Kemp, you scoundrel," cried Ripley
as he waded ashore with Gertrude in
his arms. Il thought you said there
was a hundred feet Of water therep
Did II" said Kemp calmly. Il must
have meant the other side of the pond.
This side is as fiat as your hand out to
that rock and beyond it. But, you see.
l wanted to scare you, and | did it too.
That rock, by the way, is about as tall
as a good sized trunk
And the shoal water extends be-
yond it?" gasped Ripley. How far|'
Almost TO the deep hole where you
took your bath"
Ripley pressed his hand to his fore
head
You're a wonderfully lucky liar,
Jack Kemp" said he. Il died a thou