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The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
DAVID H. BENTON.

David H. Benton, veteran painter, died on Friday at the home of his brother, Arthur H. Benton, after a lingering illness with heart and stom- ach trouble, aged 59 years. He is sur vived by one daughter, Mrs Edward Monroe. The funeral was attended on Sunday at 3. 30 p. m., Rev J. F. Plumb officiating. Funeral Director Thomas had the arrangements in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
MRS LUTHER BENNETT.

Mrs Luther Bennitt, sister to Mrs F. Graham, died from pneumonia, {oa at see the se1 home me The in Aspetuck.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

From an oleanthite orange tree Mrs W. E. Miller picked one sprig bearing 27 buds and four blossoms. She sent it to her grandmother in Newtown.
 In his new adv. c. E. Riddiford has timely word about watches and watch repairing. He is in a position to give
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

The above Clocks and Watches are all first class goods; all are in the window. I'M. w. HILL, New Milford, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

The case of State of Connecticut against Knowles and Vincent was heard on demurrer to the complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Tuesday. Attorney Cables for the demurrer and Attorney Marsh opposed the demur- Ter. Judge Welch gave each side more time to file briefs.
 Gustave Anderson of Kent was given his final papers of naturalization in the Court of Common Pleas, Tuesday. The court adjourned to Winsted, March 28, for short calendar business.
 On March 29 the case of the Alton. wood Park Go. against Schoup was specially assigned for trial. This is the famous goat case.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

We will send you a little of the Emul- sion free.
 Be sure thas Uni. parture iA the form of . label o on the wrapper of every bos1ls of Emalsioa you buy. SCOTT 6 BOVINE,
 Chemislx, %O0 Pearl St., N. Y. soc. and $I; an dlu2Eh1.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
bell Co.,, Cincinnati, O., passed Friday night at the Baldwin house.
THE COMMERCIAL DRUMMER

"The Commercial Drummer" a comedy in three acts, will be given by local talent in the Town hall, New Milford, on Wednesday, April G. Specialties between the acts. There are eight people in the cast: Messrs Augustus Taylor, James Donnelly, Jr., Fred Bennett, George Clark, Frank Canfeld, Charlie Donnelly, Misses FL ta Miles and Alkaline Buck. The pro- ceeds are for the Drinking Fountain fund, which was started last Septem- Der.
 LOCAL SENTIMENT FAvORs AN IRON
 BRIDGE.
 So far as the bridge question is con- cerned the general sentiment among the business men is for an iron bridge. It is believed a steel bridge can be put up for S16,00O, which will be a credit to the town and a saving in the long run over bridge of wooden con- struction. The town meeting on Sat- urday afternoon promises to be largely attended.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
POPULISTS NAME CANDIDATES
CONGRESSIONAL AID SENATORIAL FoH.
NATIONS HADE AT COLBY.
n. o. Caster, OF OberIin, shs Choice OF the
Convention for Congressmsn-JOha
Sohleyer, Of Kills, Gets state
Senator Nom inatfOn.

H. o. Caster, of OberIin, county sup
erintendent of public instruction for De
catur county, was nominated for con-
gresham by the PoPuFists of the Sixth
congressional district at Colby Wednes-
day. Two other candidates were in the
field, John Mollison, of Smith Center,
and B. johnson, of Ellis.
Mr.. Caster is a young man, and is
said to be somewhat of an orator.
At the senatorial convention of the
Thirty-ninth district held at Colby on
Tuesday, John Schleyer, of Ellis, was
chosen as the candidate. The only
other candidates were DR.. F. H. Smith,
of Goodland, and c. H. Emmons, of
Hill City. Mr.. Schleyer has been the
member of the legislature from Ellis
county the past four years, and is a vel
known business man of that county.
The attendance at both conventions
was fair, democratic state senatorial
and congressional committees were
present to confer with the populists, and
the prospect is that they viii nominate
the same ticket.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
BUY WESTERN KANSAS LAND

Party Of Capitalists From Illinois Invest
in Wallace and Greeley Counties.
From Sharon Springs Times
Messrs. Sheldon and Nye, of the IN
ion Pacific land department, had a party
of twelve land buyers here Thursday.
These buyers were representative men
of IllinOis-judges, attorneys and bank
ers-and we understand they bought
several large tracts of land.
Judge F. H. Chesley, of Cambridge,
H., will buy several sections south of
Weskan; and he was very enthusiastic
in his praise of Wallace county and its
possibilities. The same may be said of
Y. F. Beidler, county clerk of Logan
county, H., and Fred Mayheld, a large
general merchandise dealer of Lincoln,
III.
". E. Mackey, of Stockton, Ill, ex-
poets to buy all of township Is, range
40, Just over the line in Greeley county.
Mr.. Mackey expects to sell this land to
Minnesota farmers.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
TAYLOR BOUND OVER.
T. W. Taylor VIII Answer Charge Of A.
saGIt Upon Fred Hurd in District Court.

7. W. Taylor VIII Answer Charge Of A.
saGIt Upon Fred Hurd in District Court
The preliminary hearing of the case
of the state of Kansas against T. W
Taylor, charged with assault with In
tent to kill Fred Hurd, was heard before
Justice H. H Floyd Wednesday, Coun-
ty Attorney E. 2. Murphy representing
the state and Attorney G. L Calvert
for the defendant.
The testimony of only the eye wit
nesses of the ARRAY, and two neighbors
who assisted in caring for Mr.. Hurd
was taken. Hurd and his boys swore
that Taylor had a pistol; Taylor and
his boy denied the having or using of a
pistol. L. A. Chatfeld and H. T. Dim
mitt, neighbors who assisted in caring
for Hurd, testified to seeing black and
blue welts on the lower part of his back
and Dimmitt stated that one of them
was in the shape of a pistol cylinder
and barrel.
Taylor was bound over to the dis
trict court under $500 bond, F G. ,Hodg-
kinson, Henry Kaiser and Taylor be-
ing sureties. The case will be tried at
July term of the district court.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
g. Phntorrnnh Stndio.

To the citizens OF Goodland and vici-
nifty: Having sold the Palace Studio of
Smith Center, have decided to build
up a business in GOodland that will
justify me in making a permanent es-
adjustment here later in the season.
To that end I am prepared to do all
kinds of Photographic work in the latest
styles. Have been IN this business nine
years, and feel confident that if you will
call and inspect my work that you will
admit that It has, at least, artistic merit.
Call at tent studio across the street from
Millisack's store. All work guaranteed
satisfactory. Phone 155. Please mark
your phone card, 'Greuter, Photo
grapher 155." Yours truly,
2 H. GREUTER
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
$500 Loss By FIRE.
Amos c. Smiths Barn Totally Destroyed
Last Sunday.

Last sunday.
A large new barn on the farm OF
Amos G. Smith, ten miles southeast OF
GoOdland, was wholly consumed to-
gether with its contents Sunday after
noon.
The barn was a new frame structure,
64x4S feet, and cost over $500. 1t was
insured for about one-half its value.
Besides the barn, a new farm wagon, a
new team harness, grain drill and other
farming tools, so bushels of ear corn
and 200 bushels of barley were also lost
in the FIRE
The origin of the fire is not known, at
Mr.. Smith and family were absent as
church at the KipPs school house at the
time. Some neighUOrs saw the blaze
and arrived on the scene just in time to
save some calves that were Penned in
the barn yard. 1t was getting very hot
for the young animals, and the fence
was torn down to get them out of the
way of the fire.
The loss is estimated at about $500.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27

road, and had a big, heavy, cOnsOl
idated, freight engine, and she wen
over hard and quick have not heard
anything from the railroad company
and do not know what they intend &c
do. The train was pulling is a fast
train, and I was not exceeding schedule
time. In fact I was IOOsing time, as
the engine was not good enough fo1
the run. But in this country they cinch
an American every time they get q
chance.
"a sick man might just as well go to
his grave as to a Mexican hospital, for
all the care and nursing he viii get.
When I first came in here had to lie
on my back. could not turn on either
side or sit up. In other words, could
not help myself, and have called all
night long for a drink of water and no
one would give It to me. The doctor, a
Mexican, comes every day at 10 O'Clock,
and If you were dying he would not
come again.
81 cannot see where have commit
ted any crime, as I was attending
strictly to my business I think you
should bring the matter to the atten-
of John Hay, secretary of state, and I
think he would have me released, and
also get me an indemnity from the
Mexican government. There is no tell
ing how long they will keep me Pris-
oner-PerhaPs for years-and when I
am well enough, I will be taken from
the hospital and put in jail.
after was carried from the wreck
to this place, I was black from coal
dust and covered with blood, and 1 laid
here on my back ten days before got
my hands and face washed5and then 1
begged for soap and water all day be-
fore got it. There are perhaps so pa
tents here, all Mexican peones, for
this is a charitable institution-or, in
other words, the Poorhouse. No first
class people come here, only the very
poor and very low.
1.-The fare here is both scanty and
common. For breakfast 1 get one
small biscuit, weighing about two Oun-
ces, and third of pint of milk. For
dinner get about three ounces of
tough beef, a few fried potatoes, a
small piece of bread and a third of a
pint of milk. For supper I have the
same as for breakfast.
''TheY seem to be totally Indifferent
to the condition of a patient. The
night of May I groaned all night long
with pains in my back; but no one
came near me, and I do not suppose
anyone would had I died. AT Aguas
Calientes, about Is miles from here,
the company has a frst-class hospital
with American doctors and nurses. I
was not sent there because am held
here as a prisoner.
There have been engineers kept in
jail here for years, and there have been
others who have gained their liberty
through the influence of the American
department of state.
The cuts on my head and face heal
ed readily but my ribs and chest are
very sore yet. Do what you can for
me. Your brOther.-T. J. Lee.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27

A ball team composed of players from
defeat to the GOodland players last
Thursday afternoon on the local
grounds by the score of 10 to 2. The
game was close up to the seventh in
ming when GOOdland went up in the
air and allowed Ruleton to score five
runs. The score by innings:
RuletOn ---.-..------ z-ro
Coodland ----------- o o O.
Batteries-Ruleton, German and ingram;
GOOdlsnd, Williams, Wolfe and Jewell.
The same teams are expected to play
again on the Goodland grounds Deco
ration day-Monday.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
"cooN" WON THE AUDIENCE
Webster Beavers ImpersOnatiOn of That
Character Received Approval.

Webster Beavers ImpersOnatiOn Of That
Character Received Approval.
The senior class of the Thomas coun-
ty high school, of Colby, appeared at
the Goodland opera house Monday
night in a play entitled, 1.-The Deacon. -
The different characters presented their
parts as well as if they had been on the
stage all their lives. The star of the
company was Webster Beaver as a
coon" He made a hit with the audi
ence. The seniors will meet with a
warm reception should they ever come
back.
The cast of characters follow:
Deacon Thornton, Mrs. Thornton's
brother-iR-law, G. E. Trompeter; George
Graef, Mrs. Thornton's nephew, Upton
Bales; George Darrah, alias Matt Wheel
er, Lewis Light; James Reed, a friend
of Darrah's, Emmett Niskern; Pete,
Mrs. Thornton's servant, Webster H.
Beaver; Billy, the deacOn's boy, Ewltia
Rogers; Mrs. Thornton, Ora Cruick-
shank; Helen, her daughter, Ethel
Humphrey. Miss Amelia Fawcett, Mrs.
ThOrnton's maiden sister, Ella Done
Ian; Mrs. Darrah, George Darrah's
wife, Alice Reimers; Nellie, her child,
Elizabeth Gilmore; Daisy, Mrs. Thorn
tons servant, Edna Dimmitt.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
TIM LEE IN MEXICAN HOSPITAL
FoRHER eooDLAHD RAILROAD NAN
INJURED IN A DERAIhEET.
Arrested Because the Train on which He
was Engineer Was Wrecked-Sen-
ator Patterson TO Place the Mat
ter Before Secretary Hay.

Timothy J. Lee, formerly a Rock Is
land engineer, who at one time lived II
Goodland, is IN a hospital at Zacatecas
Mexico, suffering from injuries received
in the wreck Of a train on the Mexican
Central railway, on which he was en-
ployed as an engineer. He is also IN
der arrest charged with fast running.
Frank Lee, who is a police captain in
Denver, and a brother of the engineer,
has taken steps to invoke the authority
OF the United States government,
through the state department, to obtain
the release of his brother.
Captain Lee has requested Senator
T. N. Patterson and Governor Peabody
to place the matter before Secretary
Hay. He has been assured by Mr..
Patterson that the matter will be called
to the attention of the state department
Immediately.
Mrs. Lee, the wife of the injured and
imprisoned engineer, and FIVE children,
are at the family home in Denver.
The engineers story Of the accident
and the inhuman treatment to which
he has been subjected is contained in
the following fetter, which will be used
to urge the demand for his release:
"Zacatecas, Mexico, May 10, 1904. -
Dear Brother: I have received your
letter some ten days ago, but as was
unable to sit up I could not answer it.
The man who wrote to you has gone
away and I have no one to write for
me.
81 was employed as engineer on the
Mexican Central railroad and was pull
ing a passenger train the day the acct
dent occurred. I was descending a
heavy grade about three miles north of
Zacatecas, when the engine jumped
the track and turned over on a very
sharp curve. did not have time to
Jump and went with the engine. 1
was pretty badly hurt in the stomach
and left arm, left hip and ribs and cut
in the forehead, but fortunately escap-
ed without any broken bones. I can
sit up now and walk few steps. did
so to-day and am all here yet.
''The fireman was killed, four of the
coaches were smashed to splinters and
Is passengers were killed and 40 injur-
ed.
81 was taken from the wreck to the
Mexican hospital as a prisoner, by the
Mexican authorities, the charge against
me being fast running. I do not know
what they will do with me. don't see
anybody to talk to and cannot tell how
long may be kept here They don't
give me half enough to eat
81 have soldiers guarding me night
and day. I was only extra on the
passenger run, and it was my first trip
over the division. I did not know the
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
WIFE SPANKED BY HUSBAND.
Nettie h Bragg Divorced From sam r.
Bragg By Denver Court.


Nettie H Bragg secured a divorce
from Sam R. Bragg, a machinist, in
Judge Mullins division of the district
court in Denver last Friday. Both
parties are well known in GOOdland,
where they lived for many years, being
married here IN 1895.
Bragg learned the machinists' trade
in the Rock Island shops in GOodland,
and since leaving here has worked at
many different places in the west. He
returned 70 GOOdland last fall and was
employed in the local shops until about
the first of the year. He is now work
ing at Horton.
Mrs. Bragg, who was formerly Nettie
Woods, testified that Bragg was of a
rowing disposition and wanted her to
travel from place to place. When she
went to Denver last year she resolved to
stay and make her, home there. He
asked her to leave Denver one night,
and when she refused to obey his wishes
he put her over his knees and spanked
her for fifteen minutes. She said she
was black and blue from the punish
ment. Her mother also testified as to
the beating which was given her by
Bragg.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
MRS. E. N. FINLEY DEAD.
Consumption Caused Her Death at Her
Home Near Brewster, May II.

Consumption Caused Her Death at Her
Home Near Brewster, May II.
Mrs. Grace A. Finley, wife of E. N.
Finley, well known farmer living near
Brewster, died May II. Death was
caused by consumption.
The following Obituaryis contributed:
Grace A Warner was born in Knox
county, No, May IS, 1872. She lived
there with her parents until 1875 when
she moved with them to Harlan county,
Neb-, where she grew to womanhood
and was loved and respected by all who
knew her. She came to Brewster and
married E. n. Finley, August 81, 1899,
whom she had been acquainted with
for many years She lived a happy
life with her husband until the death
angel called her home May II, 1904.
In early life she started to live the life
of a Christian, although she never IN
tied with any church, she was a firm
believer in a future inheritance. She
was a kind, affectionate mother and a
loving wife. She bore her sickness
without a murmer, and her greatest
trial was to part with her husband and
children, as death was a comfort to her
in her affection. She is survived by
her husband, three sons, the eldest be
ing 81 years old, an aged mother. two
brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Fleisher at the Brewster church
and interment was made in the Brewst-
eT cemetery.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
DANDY AT LIBERTY
Additional Surety Secured and the Sheriff
Releases the Prisoner.

Additional Surety Secured and the Sheriff
Releases the Prisoner.
Tom Bandy, in jail in default of bond
acceptable to Sheriff Bradley for ap-
Pearance at the July term of court,
for criminal assault upon the person of
Moses Eversoll, was released Saturday.
The bond signed by William Walker,
Jr, and H. E. Pettibone was not ac-
cePtable to the sheriff, and Saturday
A. ]. Hartzler's name was added to
the bond, qualifying for $500. The
bond called for $1,000, Pettibone had
qualified for $1,000 and Walker for
$4,000.
The writ of habeas corpus, sued out
in Bandy's behalf, was heard in cham
bers by Judge Smith at Hill City Fri
day. The prisoner was remanded to
the charge of the sheriff until such time
as Walker, who being absent, could ap-
pear or qualify by affidavit. 1t is re-
ported that such affidavit was received
Monday. In the mean time the addi-
tional surety of Hartzler being obtained,
the bond was ccepted by the sheriff and
Bandy was released.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
EYE CUT BY PIECE OF STEEL
Prompt Treatment Saved the Sight Of L +.
Cooper, 3 Shop Workman.

NOOpEAa - oAAAip " EEAAAans
IF. Cooper met with a serious ac-
cident in the railroad shops Saturday
afternoon about O'Clock. Cooper was
chiseling the boxing of a drive wheel
when a piece of the metal struck him in
the right eye, cutting the cornea. Dr..
Quick was called and upon examina-
ton of the eye advised Master Mechanic
Leeman to send the injured man to
Denver for treatment. He was sent on
No. Al and DR.. Balm, of Denver, was
informed to meet Cooper at the depot.
He was taken to St. Luke's hospital
and operated on at II O'Clock Saturday
night. No metal was found in the eye
and after dressing the eye the doctor
was of the opinion that the sight would
not be lost Cooper was discharged
from the hospital Tuesday and came
home.
Dr.. Balm is a graduate of the same
medical school as DR.. Gulick, and the
speedy treatment by a specialist prob
ably saved a months stay in the hos
pftal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
For those who Live ON Farms.

DR.. Bergin, Pana, Ill, writes: 81
have used Billiards. Snow Linament;
always recommend it to my friends. as
I am confident there is no better made.
It is a dandy for burns Those who
live on farms are especially liable TO
many accidental cuts, burns and bruis-
IS, which heal rapidly when Ballard S
Snow Linament is applied. It should
always be kept in the house IN case OF
emergency. 25c, SOC, 81, at Arensberg
&Cullen's.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
Quick Arrest.

J. A. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala, was
twice in the hospital from a severe case
of piles causing a tumors. After doc
tors and all remedies had failed, Buck
lens Arnica Salve quickly arrested fur
Their inflammation and cured him. It
cOnquers aches and kills pain. 25c at
Moore & Stevenson's, druggists.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27

St. Paul's Episcopal church Trinity
Sunday May %. Holy communion,
$50 a. m; evening prayer, 7:30 p. m.
There will be no service at IL a. N. on
account of the Memorial day union ser
vice, at which it is earnestly hoped that
all the congregation will be present.
The prayer book class meet every
Thursday at O'Clock p N. All our
welcome
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27

William Walker, IT., went to Excelsior
Springs, No, last week to take the
baths at that place in hopes that he
will be relieved from a severe attack of
rheumatism. He was taken sick over a
month ago while in GOOdland, and was
confined to his room for about three
weeks. Two weeks ago he recovered
sufficiently to go to Lincoln, Kan, to
look after his drug store at that place,
and while there was taken with a re-
lapse.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
Made Yong Arnin.

Zone Of Dr. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again" writes d. H Tur-
uer, Of DempseytOwn, Pa They re
the best IN the world for liver stomach
and bowels Purely vegetable, never
gripe- Only 2Sc at Moore & Steven
sons
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27

Whites Cream Vermifuge has achiev-
ed a world wide reputation as being the
best Of all worm destrOyeTs, and for its
tonic influence on weak and uufhrifty
children, as II neutralizeS the aScidIty or
sOurness Of the stomach, improves the
digestion, and assimilation Of food
strengthens their nervous system and
restores them to health, vigor and elas-
ITCHY Of spirits natural to childhood.
25c at ArensberE & Cuilen's-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-05-27
THE ST. LOUIS WORLDS FAIR
A FEW OBSERVATIONS By A GOODLAED
VISITOR OF THE GREAT SHOW.
The Largest and Finest Exposition the
World Has Ever Seen-Grounds Cover
1900 Acres, Twice That OF the
Chicago Exposition

The writer returned from the world S
fair at St. Louis Friday morning Our
party from Goodland consisted of Mr..
and Mrs B. F. Brown and son Frank,
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart, all
going with the Kansas Editorial asso-
citation special from Kansas City to St.
Louis over the Frisco railroad. Two
trains were required to carry the $50
Kansas delegates
The service on the Frisco was first
class in every respect. These specials
arrived in St. Louis Sunday morning,
May IS, and the whole delegation was
taken at once on electric cars to the
fair grounds. There was not a single
hitch in the transportation program
At the grounds similar delegations from
all parts Of the United States were met,
besides the National Editorial associa-
ton delegates, and about one hundred
newspaper representatives from foreign
countries, 900 IN aIl-were cOngre-
gated and domicilled at the Inside Inn.
This immense hotel is one of the
wonders of the fair. 1t has 5000 rooms
for guests and nine miles Of Railways.
1t covers about four acres of ground, is
three stories on the front and four
stories on the rear, as it stands on
slOping ground The whole building is
lighted with electricity. every hall has
fire hydrant and hose and every window
a fire escape. The structure is frame
and every window opens into courts or
facing the various fronts. The service
is good and the rates as reasonable as
at most frst-class hotels, breakfast and
noon luncheon costing so cents each
and the O'Clock dinner IS cents.
Rooms 81 and up per day.