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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
Only a Boy.

Only Boy.
UhlyA boy with his noise and his fln,
Ih1veriest mystery under the sun,
As brimful of mischief and wit and, gee
AS ever human frame can be.
And as hard to manage as-whft?-ah,
mel
IT'S hard to tell,
Yet we love him wei.
Only boy, with his fearful tread
Who cannot be driven, but must be led
Who troubles the nnghbors dogs and
cats,
And tears more cbthes and spells more
hats,
Loses more tors and kites and bats,
Than would stock a store
For a year or more.
Only br/ with his wild, strange ways,
WIN ll,G idle hours and his busy days;
win Ills queer remarks and his odd re-
plies,
Sometimes foolish and sometimes wise,
ohen brilliant for one his size
/ AS a meteor hurled
From the planet world
only n boy, who will be a man,
II Nature goes on with his first great
plan;
If water or fire, or some fatal snare,
Ionsplre not to rob us of this our heir
Jur blessing, our rest, our care,
Our torment, our joy,
Only a boyw
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

it burn under the mouth Of the glass.
The heat will dilate the air in the
glass, and as the air cools q partial
vacuum will be created.
But before the air has had time to
begin to cool, press the inner surface
of the plate against the rim Of the
glass gently but firmly, and when you
have held it there a moment it will
hang unsupported. The reason is
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
Land Dispute 200 Years Old.

Lana dispute Zuu years Olu.
Down on the fish wharyes of Ches-
ter, Pa, where Edgemont avenue
runs to the Delaware river, are a
number of historic houses that are
now attracting the attention of his.
torians. Particular interest centers
around the old David Lloyd house,
which is fast falling into decay.
Just how old this house is nobody
knows, but when on May 4, 1903,
Lloyd decided the property to vii.
liam Pickles the presence Of the
structure was noted.
1t is supposed Lloyd built the house
soon after he gained possession of
the land, Dec. 2S, 1893. This soon be-
came known as "the disputed Lloyd
tract"
Lloyd obtained his title by deed
from the church Wardens OF the SWe-
dish congregation at Wiccocoe, which
act on his part is criticised severely
by Rev. Mr.. Ross in his letter of June
q, TIA, to the Society of the Propa-
cation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.
"Ye glebe lands" he said, abiding
to this tract, was irreligiously sold
by some Swedes, under ye name Of
church wardens, to a powerful Qua.
ker, who now plows and sows 1t and
disposes Of 1t at his pleasure; but 1t
is hoped his precarious title will be
one day inquired into, and the church
restored to her rights again.
This tract, which had been given
to the Swedes' church by Armgardt
"Pappagoya," could not be wrenched
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

II a New York broker who failed
for the measly sum Of $4,000 had been
able to hold on two hours longer, a
reaction Of the market would have
given him 100000 to the good. But it's
all the same; somebody else has the
$4,000 now.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

The bride who refused to 60 through
the ceremony till the bridegroom had
made his will in her favor apparently
overlooked the possibility that he may
make another will now that he is safe
ly welded.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

A man has discovered an effective
method of getting rid of mosquitoes.
His barn was infested with them and
he built a fire in II to drive them out.
The mosquitoes all disappeared. So
did the barn and an adjacent hen.
house,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

as shown by the dotted lines in the
diagram, leaving just the width Of the
neck.
When the whole figure has been
cut out paste it on a piece of thin
cardboard, and, when dry, cut around
it with a pair of sharp scissors. If
you desire the doll to stand alone, cut
a narrow strip of the pasteboard,
turn down one end, glue 1t on the
back of the waist and cut off the
same length as the doll. Thus you
will have a prop for the figure.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

A spelling match between college
presidents would draw tremendous
audience. We should all like to know
what word President Eliot, for in.
stance, would go down on.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
Old Lloyd Homestead.

out of the strong grasp of David
Lloyd and, Notwithstanding the de-
termined opposition Of Jasper Yeates,
he succeeded in having the land con.
frmed to him by the proprietary gov
eminent.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

New Yorks proposed peace monu
ment, which Is to be 700 feet high,
will have the additional merit that
1t will be just the thing from which
to keep a lookout for the approach
Ing fleets of hostile nations.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Chicago ought to be particularly
interested in the new Scotch process
for tanning hogskins so as to make
them a substitute for rubber in all
kinds of cushion tires.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Sir Thomas Lipton's dog is said to
understand commands in four Ian
guages The great thing however, is
to have a dog who will obey COM
mands in one.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

The Chicago Tribune finds it little
short Of proclamation" that Boston
common should be planted in rye.
The editor is evidently from Ken
lucky where everybody favors corn
liquor.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
Miss Thompsons fance is Rev. M.
Egbert Koonce, who is stationed at
E. koonce and Miss Sara
Thompson.


Rampant City. The romance began
when the couple lived on adjacent
farms near GAINESVILLE. Miss Thomp.
son left home to study music in New
York and meantime Mr., Koonce
graduated, became an ordained min
lister of the Presbyterian church, and
then went with the American army
to Porto Rico as first lieutenant. He
was afterward sent as missionary to
Alaska, and it was on his return
home that the engagement was an.
nouncod.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

The New York American declares
that Joaquin Miller is the best poet
we have. This will please Mr. Mil
Ter much more than it will our other
poets
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Now that Prof. Goodspeed has
taken photographs by the light Of the
human body, perhaps people will stop
laughing at the ardent lover who
talks POLITICALLY about the light Of his
lady's eyes.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

According to the last census, the In
dian population Of the United States
increased 1918 between 1890 and
1900. That doesn't look like race sui
eide.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

To Cure Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund moneyifitfails tocure. &c.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

With Patti at 100000 night the
audiences will be limited to Rookie
Teller, Morgan ard Carnegie. Russell
Sage may dissipate to the extent of
q balcony ticket.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

The people of Canada may not value
the Dorekhokors highly as immigrants,
but in light of recent events in Russia
they can hardly blame them for want
ing to go somewhere.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

I'm the good old summer time"
drink DR.. Pepper. 1t leaves pleasant
farewell and a gracious call-back. AT
all Soda Fountains &c per glass.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
Last Weeks Puzzle.

Below we give the solution to the
Twelve Rings PUZZLE which appear
ed on this page last week. The prob.
lem was to divide the square Zig.
y into four equal parts of similar
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY.
Keepthem white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
ALI grocers sell large o. package, 8 cents,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Maxim Goriy's remarks lead one
to believe that q smart set" is about
as much of a social incumbrance in
Russia as anywhere else.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

In discussing the problem Of what
to do with the wcln-out preacher the
rich and willing widow should not be
overlooked.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

When Mr.. Carnegie gets all the
towns in the United State, supplied
with Libraries, will he Yin on the
villages?
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Summer drownings are nearly all
preventable," says the New York
American. Sure! Don't go near The
water II
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

The Leoaudy airship can sail
against . moderate wind, and that is
as much as can be reasonably expected
Of any airship.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

The tattooed man as an attraction
IS out of date, but the girl with the
open-work stockings is just as lovely
as ever this spring,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Foreign dispatches report a "feel-
ing Of unrest among the Jews in Rus
sia," Strange, but possibly true.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

DR., Depew is a director in sixty-nine
large corporations, He is a walking
and talking syndicate.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
The man who wins q half-mile dash
starts out afoot and comes in ahead.

lido not believe Plso's Cure for Consumption
has IN equal for coughs and colds JOHN y
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is, 1900
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

THE BEST RESULTS IN sTARCuING
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting 4oz more for
same money--no cooking required.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

The Standard Oil company has in
vaded Russia. The autocratic czar
may now discern his finish.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

1t must be admitted that the Pacific
makes quite a nice, roomy pond for
any nation.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Some men seem to have been born
asleep and forgot to wake up.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Let us hope those rumors of Mark
Twain's illness, likewise, have been
greatly exaggerated.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Capt. Hank Half calls the Reliance
marvel at reaching-which will hin
der Sir Thomas reaching for the cup.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

A maid always worries for fear, she
won't have a good time; a matr6n for
fear somebody else won't. =
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Luck is good bit like Lightning. It
never strikes twice in the same place.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

A guilty conscience seldom goes SO
far as to return borrowed umbrella
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

1t is hard to convince a woman that
she SHORES.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

The fellow who doesn't amount 10
much generally let's you know it.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

This appears to be the closed sea-
son for the Central American revolil-
lions.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

WHEN YOU BUY STARCH
buy Defiance and get the best, 1Coz for
10 cents. Once used, always used.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
This VIII Interest Mothers,

Some great men are only great by
contrast.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

There is nothing like being ready to
open the door when fortune knocks.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Oil magnates live on the fat Of the
land.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
KANSAS.

Gov. Pennypacker seems to have
found the trouble he was looking for
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18
Pretty Dolls Of Paper.

The materials required are very
few and simple. A few old fashion
plates (these can, no doubt, be OBJ.
tanned from mother, some thin card
board, a little tissue and thick color
ed paper, a pair of sharp scissors and
a bottle of gum Or paste are all that
are necessary before you start 10
work. First cut out the figures from
the fashion plates as neatly as pos.
sible and IL there is an arm or hand
that falls at the side, cut around it
up to the armhole of the dress, as
shown by the dottded lines in the
illustration, so that 1t is separated
from the body 1t may also happen
that the hair falls on the shoulders.
This should also be cut round neatly,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

Travels 5000 Miles to Get Married.
Miss Sara Thompson, a young
music teacher Of GAINESVILLE, Pa, is
now on her way to the gold fields Of
Alaska to marry the man she loves.
She is unaccompanied and in spite Of
this has no fear of the S,O0Omile jour.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-06-18

90 YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
Then use Defiance Starch, it will
keep them whitc-1G o. for 10 cents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
'BAD WRECK IN KANSAS
Fast Train Runs Into an Open
Switch and Two Fatalities
Result
SWITCH DELIBERATELY OPENED
Believed to Be the Work of Robbers or
Maliciously Inclined Persons-cars
TumbIed Over High Embankment,
Take Fire and Are Destroyed-crime
and Casualty. ...

Fort Scott, Kas., Jan. ga west
bound passenger train on the st. Louis
and San Francisco road ran into an
open switch south of Greenfield this
morning and crashed into freight
train. Engineer Fred Fisher was kill
ed instantly; Fireman Ed Gilbert was
fatally hurt, and the express messenger
is missing. The passengers escaped
with shaking up
The train consisted of a baggage car,
mail car, smoker and common coach,
chair car and one sleeper. The wreck
occurred just off trestie at a heavy
curve, while the train was running at a
high rate of speed. The switch had
been deliberately opened for the side
track lights were turned to indicate a
clear track. 1t evidently was the work
either Of train robbers or persons ma
liciously inclined. The passenger en-
gine rolled down an eighteen foot em-
bankment. Engineer Fisher was caught
under 1t and crushed to death. The mail
car turned over but the postal clerk
escaped unhurt. Fireman Gilbert is the
son of Passenger Agent Gilbert of the
Missouri. Kansas & Texas road, at Fort
Scott. None of the passengers are SER
iously hurt.
The entire train was destroyed by
fire that started soon after the wreck
occurred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22

large and a great deal Of interest Is
manifested. The new engineering
hall at the college Ii q source OF wonder
and delight to the delegates and they
are more than enthusiastic In their
praise. This evening the engineering
hail will be dedicated and the college
faculty and commercial club will tender
a reception to the visitors. The follow
ing papers were read today:
IAN Example Of Concrete for Bridge
Pliers, . Mr. Garrett Davis, Cedar Rap
Ids. Ia. n
aPersonaf Observations ON the Bud
|apest System of Water Supply and
Purification," Launcelot w. Andrews,
Phi. D., Iowa City, La.
Notable Waters" Prof. I. 81. Panel.
Iowa State College, Ames. la.
"Ah Engineer in Switzerland, !" Mr.. w.
J. Karner. assistant to chief engineer
Illinois Central Railroad.
Importance of Comprehensive Plans
for Drainage" Mr.. Elliott. assistant in
irrigation. u. S. department OF agr-
culture, Washington, ID. G.
"Des Moines River Viaduct at FIT.
Dodge" Mr.. n. G. Keith. bridge en-
gineer, Omaha branch Chicago Great
Western Railroad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
TIE Tension
BADLY STRAINED.
Washington Officials Growing
Nervous and Annoyed Over
Venezuelan Situation
soMBARDMENTs ARE CONFIRMED
Attack on Fort San Carlos Has Endan-
ssred the Peace Negotiations and
Turned the Situation in Venezuela
Into Ono Of Undissuised Gravity
Profess Ignorance Of Reason for II.

Washington, Jan. 2z.-There is sim
gular reticence on the part of state de-
partment officials. suddenly developed,
In connection with the Venezuelan
question, and especially with reference
to the German bonlbardments. which
may be significant OF the gravity with
which they view the situation. There
Is no longer any talk of exerting friend
ly Influences to prevent these lombard
ments. but 1t is dinicult for the. depart
ment to answer congressional callers
who are asking for 2 reasonable expla-
nation. An annoying feature of the
situation is the probability there will be
OF serious interference with Minister
Bowen's mission In which the United
States, tho not officially concerned, is
deeply interested. There were runiors to
the effect that the state department had
taken steps to point out to the foreign
ofiices at London, Berlin and Rome Its
views on this subject, but this could not
be confirmed and today 1t was stated
that at present the position of the
United States must be one Of patient
waiting. Secretary Hay still remains
at home nursing a slight cold. Such
business as Bowen has to do with him
is transacted at his home. It was
stated that nothing In the nature OF an
answer to Minister Rowen's proposition
for the removal Of the blockade as a
condition precedent to negotiations had
been received from any European for
eian once, tho 1t is admitted there is a
nee exchange OF notes In progress be-
tween embassies OF European capitals.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
"a .sCAB' IS A HERO
President Elliot, Of Harvard University,
Says He Sees Nothing Wrong in
That Remark Which He Made in

Buffalo, Jan. 22.-President Elliott.
of the Harvard University, addressed
the high school pupils. yesterday. In
the course of his remarks, he said:
"In 1895 took occasion to say in G
public speech, that a 1scab' IS a hero,
and I still see nothing wrong in that
remark. 1 have been believer in labor
unions. but my remark angered one
man high in the councils of the union
and he wrote me letter condoling me
on my ignorance and winding it up
with what he called curse. 1t was:
Il wish you may live long. have hard
hard work are best for every man.
you live ! believe long hours and
hard work are best for evehy man.
Work is the foundation of civilization,
and work makes nations as does indi-
viduals. No man can work too hard
or hours be too long If his health will
permit"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
Details Of the Bombardment.

Maracaibo, Venezuela, Jan. 22.-Three
German warships, supposed to be the
Panther, yinetta and Falka, began
shelling the fort of San Carlos at l0:SO
this morning.
The fort returned the fire.
The engagement was in progress at 1
o'clock p. m.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press in a rowboat approached to with
in three miles of the fort at noon. The
roar of the guns was terrific.
The Panther appeared to be not more
than FIVE hundred yards from the fort.
Her guns were being fired every minute.
The fort could not be seen for the
smoke, but it was plain that the Vene-
zuelan gunners We're answering the
German fire splendidly and with great
rapidity.
At o'clock in the afternoon all ex-
plosion occurred apparently in the fort
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
COLLEGE TRAINING IN BUSINESS
GrinneIl College Will Open Business
Courses in Its Academy - Faculty

Nnan9SSs
Special to imes-Republican.
Grinnell, Jan. 22.-Among the most
important matters acted upon at Tues
days meeting of the Iowa College
trustees, was the creation of a new
chair in the scientific department, to
be known as the chair of botany and
geology, the election of DR.. Edward A.
Steiner to the chair of applied Chris
tianity, and the Inauguration of a
movement to give the academy great
er scope by the Introduction of high
class courses in commercial studies.
Important steps were taken affect.
ing the autonomy of the academy and
the schools of music. These depart
ments will be enlarged as rapidly as
possible, and will be made completely
independent, as far as their courses of
study and internal management Is con-
cerned. 1t was decided to change the
name of the academy to Grinnell
Academy, and a new instructor was
provided for. to establish q series of
courses in business training in the
academy. The organization Of the
school of music was also made distinct
in order to allow of more rapid ex-
pansion in proportion to the largely
increased attendance.
All the work in botany and geology
has heretofore been done by Rofessor
Fl. w. Norris in correction with fs
department of biology. The extension
OF this work is part of a general plan
to enlarge all the scientific courses of
the college, In order tc give more prep
aration for professional school work.
Professor Bruce Fink dean of the coll
lege department of Upper Iowa Uni
versity, was elected to fill the new chair.
Professor Fink graduated from the
University of Illinois in 1887, and re-
ceived the degrees nf M. S. and M. A.
from the same university in 1883 and
1894. He received the degree of M. A.
from Harvard in 1895 and Ph. d. from
the University of Minnesota in 1893.
Professor Bruce has Eeen in charge of
the department of biology at Upper
Iowa University for eleven years. and
has been dean for several years. He is
a specials in botany, and has an inter-
national reputation in certain lines Of
botanical research. He is connected
with the State Botanical Survey of
Minnesota. and in connection with that
survey is preparing an exhaustive work
on the fora of Minnesota. Professor
Norris will continue as head OF the de-
partments of zoology and physiology,
extending the courses in those subjects.
DR. Edward A. Steiner, the new in
cumbent of the chair of applied Chris
tianity. is well known all over the
country as a man of scholarly training
o,1 ;r.t,,ot an a h1a writer and n lec.
turer on religious and literary subjects.
He was born in Austria, and received
his early education in the gymnasia Of
Vienna and PiIsen. He attended the
universities of Gottirgen, Leipsic and
Heidelberg, and received the degree of
Doctor Of Philosophy from Heidelberg
lin 1885. He came to the country and
entered the Oberlin Theological Semi-