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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

AlabastiDe win not cure smallpox
and other contagious diseases. once
they have fastened their deadly grip
upon their victims Il wiz DO much.
however. toward preventing their
spread.
II is well recognized fact that Ger
tain wall cOatings do much to harbor
disease germs and propagate same;
that OF ali coverings wall paper il
the most likely to hold the germs OF
disease for months and years
There are wei authenticated cases
where smallpox, scarlet fever and other
germs have lain dormant for years.
and have attacked persons afterWaCd
when the paper was removed
KalsOmines stuck on the wall with
decaying glue are not much better
than wall paper with its vegetable
paste.
Alabastine is recommended gsaer-
ally by sanitarians, as a coating for
walls in any style Of work, as IL is
perfectly sanitary, is in the nature Of
a disinfectant, presents a perfectly
hard surface, is manufactured from
a cement base, and does not furnish
Judgment ground for disease germs.
Years ago these matters received
but little attention, but modern scien-
lists becoming appalled, at the. spread
Of the dread disease, smallpox, and
the difficulty in stamping it out, have
gone 20 investigating causes, and IN
hesitaeingly say that improper wall
coatings have very much to do with
this.
Alabastine is recommended to be
used on all infected walls, to destroy
germs and to get walls once more IN
q healthy condition.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
A STRUGGLE for life.

Eagle River, no. Jan 19th.-Maggie
E Decker, a hard-Horking woman 49
years OF age. whose home IS here, has
just gone through a thrilling battle for
her life Many another would have
lain down and died. for for twelve long
years she has suffered the most awful
pains.
She had Kidney Trouble and Rheu-
matism, combined with a very dis
tressing stomach trouble. At last she
get so bad that she could not sleep,
for She ached all over, and was so
lame that she could scarcely walk.
She spent over a hundred dollars in
different medicines, but only 70 be dis
appointed, for everything failed to help
her.
AT last, however, just when she was
beginning to despair Of ever finding a
remedy. she heard Of DOdd's Kidney
Pills and bought six boxes. She says:
Now can eat well. sleep well, and
am feeling splendid God bless DOdd's
Kidney Pills, for they saved my life.
My troubles were many. but Dodd's
Kidney Pills cured me completely
But for them I surely would have
died"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

During the late campaign Represen-
tatiTe Champ Clark CT Missouri and q
minister who had dyspepsia, but who
was helping out in the prohibition
cause By making speeches along on
Clark's trail. net at a farm house and
stopped to dinner. The farmers wife
hustled around and cooked a fine din
ner consisting Of fried chicken. fresh
ham. pork chops. steak, vegetables and
three kinds Of pie Mr.. Clark was
eating everything set before him. The
minister slipped a cup Of hot water.
Won't you have some chicken p
asked the host.
No, thank you" replied the minis,
ter.
Won't you take some steak?"
Thank you, no"
Or some ham or pork chops2~ PSF
sisted the farmer.
No. replied the minister.
The young son Of the house leaned
over to his father and whispered
hOarseIy:
Maybe he'll suck an egg, pap
Cleveland leader.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
cotton CROWNS in West Africa.

According to advices from West
Africa The movement to further cot
ton growing in the British West Afri-
can possessions is rapidly developing,
and the prospect is said to be very
encouraging. For some time past the
cotton spinners of Lancashire have
been considering the question, ana
have readily identified themselves
with it. Since the success Of the Ger
man experiments in TOgOland it has
been decided to follow up the matter.
With the object Of proving that by
the use Of trained COlOred labor and
by proper methods Of cultivation a
great success can be made Of cotton
growing in the Sierra Leone PrOtec-
torate and Colony, which comprise
some thfrty-fOur thousand square
miles. and in the other colonies and
Nigeria. which contain about five
hundred and fifty thousand square
miles. a commercial exploration COM
pany has been formed in England. and
the manager is equipping his force for
the work.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
Pitcher Good Enough Tor Moody


Did you ever see Secretary Moody
in his famous imitation OF a man
drinking from a pitcher He did il in
HaverhilI before 1900 people. who
laughed at and applauded what was
evidently a bit Of fOrgetfuIness on his
part
Moody was speaking at a city hall
rally and he was elOque1tly defending
the course OF the administration in re-
gard to our new possessions He was
athirst, and. reaching around TO the
speakers table, he poured c. a glass
OF water and drank deep
Takin a fresh start. he advanced to
the front Of the platform. stopped
down in his peculiarly aggressive,
pugnaciOus manner, and renewed his
caustic criticism OF one and all who
ventured to distrust the presidents
policy.
Again he thirsted and again he
reached around toward the table This
trip his hand connected directly with
the pitcher and. not troubling about
4 glass. Moody raised the pitcher &c
his lips and put his face in eclipse
The pitcher came down and swung
back 10 the table, the speaker swept
on again in earnest argument and the
audience grinned sympathetfcaIly,
hoping Moody had taken a good swis
while he was about it--BOston Jour.
nal
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

It's only a short step to urinary
arrangements - diabetes, dropsy,
Bright's disease
Read how to be cured
CASE NO. 24.6I3.-Mr. Joseph
Gaines. foreman OF the Harter mills.
FostOria, O., says: 4 Just as ardently
recommend Deans Kidney Pills today.
and it is the month OF October. 1899.
as 1 did IN the summer OF 1896, when,
after taking a course OF the treatment,
they cured me Of kidney complaint
and -backache. which was often so
acute that I was unable TO sleep at
night and had difficulty in remaining
c. my feet all day. I am still free
from the lumbagO or any annoyance
from my kidneys, and ulhesitatingIy
declare that 1 am only too pleased to
re-endorse my opinions Of DOan's Kid
ney Pills"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Gaines
viii be mailed on application to any
part Of the United States. Address
Foster-Ailburn Co. Buffalo. y. Y For
sale by ali druggists. price so cents
per box
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
VERY NEARLY CAUSED TROUBLE.
Unfortunate Answer Made by Vene-
zuela Charge d'AHaires.

Unfortunate Answer Made by Vene.
zuela Charge d'AHaires-
In the excitement which has attend
ed the action of Germany and Great
Britain in Venezuela an incident which
nearly precipitated a conflict between
the United States and. Venezuela has
been lost sight Of. Senior Don Augusta
F. PulidO, Venezuelan charge d'affaires
ad interim. has been under a great
nervous strain the last week. and his
cares have been materially increased
by the lack Of skill with which menials
have cOncOcted his favOrite beverage,
which is composed of milk, sugar, and
certain distilled favOring extracts.
One day a Boston maiden, to whom is
cOnhded the care Of the senOr's room,
inquired the state Of his health, and
vas startled by the reply:
Il feels like de debbeL"
The young woman from Boston, with
true American spirit. promptly resent
ed the disrespect which she detected
in this reply to her sOliCitOus inquiry.
and informed the amazed diplomat Of
her opinion Of his birth and breeding
in BOstOuese terms not to be found in
any guide to diplomatic intercourse So
pointed. indeed, were her remarks.
and so thoroughly pUnctuated with
BOstOnian pOIysyllables, that the
charge, when he recovered his breath,
packed his effects, dismantled the le-
CATION, and was only saved from de-
handing his passports by the prompt
and pacific interference Of his land
lady.-New York Tribune.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
4 New Lincoln storr

Jay Cooke. the hnancier Of the civil
war. is at so hale and rudy. unaged
save IN wilderness OF his hair and
beard. and with a fund Of anecdotes
regarding the great Americans Of the
past.
Speaking Of gray hair and gray
boards" he said the other day at
OgOntz, his country house. Il am re-
m Lded Of an occasion when, with Lin
coin. Attorney General Bates and Sec
rotary Chase, went from Washing
TN 70 Teecllytgy2 TO attend a review
OF McClelian's troops.
Bates hair had retained its orig
inal dark color, but his beard was
snow white. 1 asked him how this
happened and ne said he didn't know,
but Lincoln. with a laugh. broke in:
If you don't know. Bates. do. It
is because you have always used your
chin so much more than your head %
-PittsbUrg Dispatch.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

1 hT Eurupean Powers
Perhaps the most striking phase Of
the Venezuelan situation IS the eonsid-
eration which the powers OF Europe
are showing for the United States.
: They are continually consulting this
{ government 10 know whether they
may do this or that They are giving
7 repeated assurances that they have no
Interior aims in South America and
7 that the Monroe doctrine is their guild
I ing star.
A few years ago the powers were not
SO careful OF American feelings. At
Z the close OF the civil war France with
drew from Mexico because General
Sheridan's presence on the Texas
frontier gave significance to Secretary
Stewards protest But after the decay
Of the powerful navy OF the sixties
Europe did not display the same solicit
tude- The massacre Of the crew OF the
Nirginius was carried out with i'm
puniIy. In the dispute over the Vene-
Zuelan boundary England paid little
attention TO the representations OF the
United States. The lynchfng Of the
Italians In New Orleans was followed
By an offensive note from Rome and
the withdrawal Of the Italian minister.
Protests from the United States 20 the
Turkish government on various sub
jects could not have been treated with
more Indifference had they emanated
from the sultan OF Sulu- When the
Spanish war broke out the feeling in
the important European capitals was
cQntemptuOasly hostile TO the United
States.
The Transformation in the attitude Of
the powers is due to several obvious
reasons. The new navy is probably
the foremost Of these. But il was the
Spanish war which called attention
to the strength and efficiency Of the
United States fleets. Events from the
st Of May 10 the 4th Of July. 1893,
revOlutiOnized foreign sentiment The
vigorous course Of President Cleveland
and Secretary Olney in 1885 on the
Venezuelan boundary question is an
other factor in the existing situation
The recognition Of the Monroe doc
trine. which was then secured from
Great Britain. has given a good prece-
dent to back Secretary Hay in his pres
ent policy. And Of course behind all
Of these causes is the primary one Of
the tremendous power and vast re-
sources Of a vigorous nation Of nearly
sc. 90. 900 people
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

A Florida Msn's story Of How He Got
Bad Burn.

A Florida Name Story Of How 81 Got
Bad Burn.
A remarkable story OF the hypnotic
influence Of IRE upon a well-knOwn
FlOridian named Thomas Matthews is
reported here The unknown force
mpelled him to thrust his hand and
arm into the blaze and hold it there
while his flesl blistered and burned.
and he was only saved from a more
horrible fate by his daughter discov-
eTing his predicament and pulling him
away from the fire
He says he was sitting in front Of
the stove with the door open, and
his gaze became concentrated upon
the flashing mass Of embers and leap
ing tongues Of fame. He became fas-
cinated- He was as a statue, unable
tn move The dancing demons Of the
flames seemed to possess and control
him A force which he could not
resist impeIled him to thrOw himself
into the fire and battle in the leaping
beauty OF the flames. This ne could
not do because Of the fire being con-
fined in a small stove. But the mys-
teriOus force impelied him to thrust
his hand and arm into the fame and
hold them there. This he did There
was no sensation of pain, rather one
OF joy, that the enthusing warmth
was entering his blood and stimulat-
ing him
Attracted by the smell Of burning
flesh, his eldest daughter entered the
room and stood for a moment hOrrf-
fed by the spectacle. Quickly, how
ever, she recovered, clasped her
father about the neck and dragged
him back from the stove. AS soon as
the hypnotic charm Of the fire was
removed he realized the horror OF
the situation and almost swoOned.-
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Dave" Lane, AZ old-time Pennsylva-
MA politician. sat in the senate gallery
in Washington and listened to an hour
Of OratOry- Then he went out and.
meeting a friend. bewailed the lost
days when they did things" in the
Keystone state legislature why, I
remember once" said Lane. that a
bill affecting q big corporation was
passed An agent Of the company went
to the president OF the senate and
asked if something could not be done
to hold the bill up. No. sir was the
reply. That bill has been passed By
this legislature The people demand
il. And / want to say that 1 an going
away until next Monday. and mean
time the bin viii repOse safely in this
desk. where it is now locked up He
went away. and do you know" said
Lane with 2 wink, during his absence
the bill disappeared and has never beer
seen since"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Henry n Span, the attorney. was
recently crOss-questioning a German
witness The point involved was tC
ascertain what condition the defendant
was in from drinking liquor. The Wit
ness testified that the man was not
drunk
Wei" exclaimed Mr.. Span, sharp
~. were you ever drunk?"
No. sir; 1 never vas"
How many can you drink without
getting drunk2" asked the attorney
going up close 10 the witness.
Vat you mean. kegs"
The attorney excused the witness
Indianapolis News
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
He Got There on Time

The national house Of representa-
dives has concluded that Congressman
Sheppard OF Texas has the most deli
cately balanced conscience in the en-
tire body When he started back from
his holiday he had through tickets to
Washington. but he found that by com
On the route he had selected he would
be four hours late for the opening of
congress This discovery was made in
St Louis. Mr.. Sheppard promptly
threw away his tickets and bought an
other which landed him in Washing
tor just in time He wondered why
more seasoned statesmen laughed
when he told Of this experience. The
Texan is only q years old, which may
90 q long way toward accounting for
his extreme fidelity to duty.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
opzl once Part Of Animal

A rough opal that was once part OF
Ghe backbone OF a prehistoric animal
has recently been found in Australia
The stone, which is In the rough. is
remarkable for its size. which is 2k
BY 25k inches. It weighs 1.15O carats.
BY a careful examination under a
strong magnifying glass It has been
discovered that it is the petrifed
vertebrae Of some animal
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
90 in oia-FashIonsd strIe.

In many country villages and $50
lated sections OF the New England
and the middle states women stiH
may be found who earn 4 living By
spinning and knitting wool and by
weaving and knitting rag carpets and
rugs There is quite a revival in de-
mand now for nicely made rugs in
some localities
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

The number Of soldiers slain in bat
De depends a great deal on the color
of their uniform The more cOnspicU-
Gus the helmet and jacket the better
the target. and consequently the great
er the mortality Red attracts the eye
most readily. and twelve men wearing
thai. color are killed 70 seven in rife
green. or six in blue. or i've In either
brown. bluegrey, OF grey
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

ar. Chamberlain - "Brummagen
Joe" as Owen Seaman likes to call
him-has reached South Africa and
begun his work Of Cancellation The
role Of a great pacihcator is new TO
him, and perforce, in view OF recent
occurrences, he plays it a little aEk-
wardly, but he has made good be
ginning. and there is happily little
reason TO doubt his sincerity.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
NO MORE TICKET scALPINo IN
CHICAGO.

NO MERE TICKET SCALPiNG ~
CHICAGO.
Illinois comes into line with New
York and Pennsylvania in vigorous
action against the ticket scalpiug
thieves and forgers, three having
been sentenced on Saturday. in Chi
cagO. after a fortnight's trial. one OF
whom, profting by his experience,
pleaded guilty TO a second Indictment
while the trial Of the others will
doubtless proceed TO another convic-
ton Chicago has long been a favor
tie field for ticket speculation. and a
blow against the nefarious practice
could nowhere have been landed more
effectively The persistent and unit
ed Efforts Of the leading railroads OF
the country to exterminate the bust
ness, which is simply one Of petty lar
ceny, rObbing the poor and the wage
earDers, are bringing most satisfac-
tory results--Fro-a the BrOokIyH
Standard Union
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Rev stubenyol Of khOr Wis is Evangelical Lutheran
of Of
IN his
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus Ohio
all
g
IF everyone
would from death III STUBENHOLL
been ON
S s
" 81 equa " gre innpor era
ruu,
Ask your druggist for free Pe-ru=na Almanac
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Nell-"Mrs. Rittenhouse Squeer says
her husband was a perfect nobody
when she married him" Belle--And
now?" Nell-"Oh. now he is Mrs. Rit-
tenhouse Squeer's husband"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

SillicUs-"Prosperit has ruined
quite as many men as adversely"
Cynicus-"P Possibly; but most OF US
would prefer 10 take the former course
If we are TO be ruined at all"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

StOWmarkst's (Engiand) FIRE en-
CINE. presented to the town in 1874.
has been handed over 70 the local
aEth0rities and housed - rs IRE bri.
gade premise.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

At every wedding there are a lot oil
people who wonder what the bride and
groom ever saw in each other.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
Sensible Heusekeepers

vii have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one-third more for the
sane money. but also because Of SUI
beFfor quality
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Opportunities and Business Chances.
Better and more attractive than
ever in the great Southwest II you
are interested write for pamphlets
Address James Barker, GenI Pass
Agent. n K & 7. Ry, 1OI Vain
wright Bldg, st. Louis.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

A young man seeking employment
presented this written recommends
ton: He neither drinks. uses tobacco
nor smokes cigarettes"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Bad backs
are caused By
sick hdneyA
Eost back
ache pains
are kidney
pains
Backache Is
the first
symptom OF
kidney disor-
dGs
Neglect the
warning OF
the back. Sc
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
beware OF OIntnents for Catarrh That

LShA1S OF OAnEnenC8 Tor CatnEEn LnzE
Contain Mercury,
As mercury viii surely destroy the sense Of
smell ana CON pletely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except On
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
Damage they VIII DO IS JeafOld % the good you
can possibly derive from them Halls Catarra
Cure manufactured b. F. J. Cheney s. Co,
BoledQ- o. contains no mercury. and IS taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get tho genuine
lt Is taken internally, and made In Toledo. Ohio
by r J. Cheney & Co Testimonials free Sold
D. Druggists. price rs per bottle
6oH's Family Pills are the beSS
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

AL UP-rO-DArE HOUsEKEEPERs
Use Red Cross BAH Blue. It makes clothes
clean a1d sweet as whsn new. al grocers.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

PUTNAM FADELEsS DYES color
more goods. brighter colors, with less
work than others.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

It's the everyday sort OF fellow
who wins the girl rather than the once
a-|eek kind
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

It isn't nearly 50 satisfactory to fol-
lev the races as to keep ahead Of
them
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

It's funny how even cold cash can
burn a hole in a mans pocket.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

It costs some men more effort to
spend their money than to make it
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

You may burn your books, but even
the smoke win come in volumes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Dealers say that as soon as a custom
eT tries Defiance Starch il is impossible
to sell them any other cold water
starch II can be used cold or boiled.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

ALL Up To DATE HOUsFKEEPERs
use Defiance Cold Water Starch. be
cause il is better and 4 o. more Of il
for same money.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Plso's Cure for Consumption & an iE.zslfbls
medicine for coughs AID oOIds-IS. W SAMUEL
Ocean Grove X J. Feb Il. 1903
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Storekeepers report that the extra
suantIty. together with the superior
cu8fiey, CT Defiance Starch makes It
next impossible to sell any other
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

1t is awful slow work getting &C
quainted with all OU- own weaknesses
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

The dull season is when the scissors.
grinder does his best business.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

KIeptOmania may not be a contagi-
Gus disease, but it is taking.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

The doctor seldom tries to cure peo-
pie Of the medicine habit
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

q7IA sI5ql 1ss. OsTB Esql 4nq 'ssal1,
.ssAIssmsql O4Un sEs2 6gm ssq5F8
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Even happiness may become monot.
OnoRs.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Hrs. TFinsIovas Soothing syrup
For children teethin. softers rhe guns. reEces h
EzTnErOn. allas pain Wind collie &C bottle
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

A girl may lose her appetite withOu
being in love
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Detectives. like variety, are the spies
OF life
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06
RHEN YoU 60 srARcH

buy Defiance and get the best. Is OF
for 10 cents Once used. always used
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

The one-Iegged man buys his shoes
at so much a foot.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

Life would be very mOnotonous Il
zkere was nothing TO kick about
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-02-06

RED CBOSs BALL Blu
Should be in every home Ask your grocer
Tor Il Large 2 o. package only cents.