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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
WESTERN KANSAS LAND BOOM
NAIL AND BREKZE SUGGESTS THE FACF
AND TEEH CRUsHEs OUR FUTURE.
II the Country Ever Becomes AErieultur-
al SHe VIII Have to Be shown
what visit to This County
Would Do for It's Editor.

The editor of the Topeka Mail and
Breeze, in noting the rapid rise IN value
Of western Kansas land, thinks this part
Of the state viii always be a bowling
wilderness He ought to be forgiven
his skepticism, because, of the millions
Of people that have spoken evil of west
ern Kansas, not one Of them has yet
been hanged or imprisoned
If this prOgnOsticatOr of the Mail and
Breeze were TO come TO Sherman coun-
ty and visit the farms Of our industri-
Gus country people, and take a peep
into the corn cribs, wheat and barley
bins, he would be stricken with an in
telligence that might penetrate the
darkness Of his aPPrehensive soul; and
If he would next look TO the fields of
growing wheat, from former crops Of
which those bins have been kept con-
stantly filed, wouldn't II be an eye
opener; then if he would just look out
upon the broad and beautiful pastures
where feed the herds of dairy and beef
cattle, would he not feel that the pro-
phesyings of the wise are frequently
COntradiCted by the humble endeavOrs
of faithful people!
The article IN question is as follows:
1T IS reported that there IS a boom
on out IN western Kansas
cit IS not town lots this time but
lands.
For two OF three years western Kan
sas has been wonderfully prosperous.
Last year more rain fell IN western
Kansas than in eastern and the crops
were better.
1.-The impression is gaining ground
that the seasons have changed and
western Kansas has become a farming
country in the ordinary sense of the
term.
Maybe the seasons have changed,
but we are from Missouri on that pro-
position.
More than twenty-five years ago old
settlers will remember that there were
good seasons out IN western Kansas. In
1877 If would have been possible to
have raised good crops clear out TO the
Colorado line and beyond It without
irrigation. The same thing might have
been done IN 1880. There were at least
two years between 1880 and 1890 during
which the rains were plentiful and sea
sOnable. Fairly good crops might have
been raised clear out to the foot of the
Rocky mountains. There have been
several years during the past twenty
FIVE, when all that was necessary to be
done was to SOW wheat on the top of
the ground and let II grow until II was
ready TO harvest the next year.
Every time when the wet seasons
came along the people would begin to
talk about the changing of the seasons,
the moving westward of the rain belt
and all that, but subsequent seasons
demonstrated that the rain belt hadn't
moved to any considerable extent and
general farming was still an uncertain
proposition.
but maybe this time the weather
department has really made a Perma-
nent change -
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
BOYS BUY LIQUOR; GET JAGGED
AND JOHN D0CKBETT Is cHARGED
WITH SELLING THE FIKE-WATER
Doctor Called to Give Relief to the Dis
tressed-Prehminary Trial Set for
April z1-Ounce OF Experience
Pound % Cure for Boys.

Five young men of GOodland-boys
Is years Of age and under, whose names
are here withheld for the present
had an experience Tuesday night
that ought to teach them a valuable
lesson. They managed TO get iutoxi.
eating liquor somewhere, and drank
so much of It that in one case at
least hurry-up phone call was sent to
a doctor to come and relieve the effects
of what IS sometimes called a big Jag.
If they didn't know Il before, they
know now, that getting drunk is not
the least bit funny.
The parents of the boys are vexed at
the unhappy incident, and say they will
prosecute thecase. Prof. s. V. Mallory,
who heard the jOlliicatiOn and rounded
up the boys at his home, all of whom
are students at school, is the complain
ing witness against John Dockerty, who
IS charged with selling intoxicating IL
ouOrs to a certain minor.
A warrant was issued and Wednesday
morning John DOckerty was taken into
custody by Sheriff Bradley. The de-
PENDANT was aTTaigned in Justice of the
Peace Floyd court at two O'Clock We'd
nesday afternoon. Attorney ChalkIey
A. Wilson appeared as counsel for de-
fendant and argued on a motion Of con-
tinuanCe, which was granted by the
court, trial being set for Friday, April
p. DOckerty's bond for appearance
was placed at $500.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14

There was a fine shower Of rain Fri
day night and also Saturday forenoon
| IN this vicinity.
Chester Albright has bought a tele-
] phone and viii be connected with the
Z line the first of the week.
There was to have been a surprise
birthday party on ]. ". Turner last
Saturday, but the rain kept a good
many from going.
MeTl Smith had a runaway with a
fOur-hOTse team last Monday, but no
serious damage was done except tear
ing down about eighty rods Of tele-
hone fence.
Word has been received here that E.
". Albright and family viii be back to
this place in a few days. They have
been living at Manhattan
The seeding Of grain IS progressing
rapidly and a large acreage IS being
sOwn. Winter wheat and macaTOni
wheat Is looking fine and barley IS be-
ginning to come up.
David Robinson had a three-hOrse
team break loose from a pillow one day
last week and run away seriously in
juring a valuable young horse.
Mrs. ]. 9. Jackson and Mrs. Roy
Freeland visited with Mrs. ]. A. Pay
son Friday.
D. ". DiIIinger and sons finished up
putting IN 20 acres of grain Saturday
night
Mrs. Herman Upton, OF Burlington,
Colo, IS visiting with her folks here
this week.
Mrs. G. A O'NeaI was IN Goodland
| Friday and stayed over night with her
sister, Mrs. Wilson Pc tiers, returning
home Saturday.
R A. Smith has been busy this week
l preparing ground and setting out fruit
| and forest trees. He is putting IN about
/ 1 OCO honey locust around a piece of
| ground IN which he VIII plant about
| two dozen fruit trees this spring and
/ probably more hereafter when he gets
his irrigating plant IN operation
The little baby Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. ].
4 Wilson was poisoned Saturday evening
! by eating I've and is IN a serious condi-
/ ton The parents drove TO GOOdland
/ with the child Immediately, and re
| turned Sunday morning, but Il is not
/ known at present whether the accident
VIII prove fatal or not.
Emmet Lister was driving around last
Thursday looking over some land that
he has to sell
Robert Hutchison Is here at present
I visiting his sister, Mrs Roy Freelard
but VII return to Michigan as soon as
he can dispose Of his property here.
u r A Smith accompanied Rev.
/ Fleisher to his appointments n Thomas
( county Sunday afternoon.
The assessor IS around nowadays doing
his work
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.
Meeting Of Northwest kansas Preachers
Rev. Eldredse Returned TO GOOdIand.

Meeting Of Northwest Kansas Preachers
Rev. Eldredse Returned TO GOOdIand.
The 1905 session of the northwest
Kansas conference of the Methodist
church at Smith Center, adjourned
Monday morning after the reading of
the appointments. Ellis gets the con
ference next year. Following is a list of
the appointments for the Norton dis
trict:
". J. Meredith, presiding elder;
Almena, L. N. Alexander; Atwood,
R. S. Rutledge; Atwood circuit, sup
piled by J. B. Mickey; Bird City, sup
piled by A. P. COPpege; Birkville, sup
piled BY C. L. Norman; Brewster, Harry
Fleisher; Cedar Bluffs, supplied by II.
w. Beauchamp; Colby, A Q. KOser;
Divizes, supplied by G. Johnson;
Dresden, supplyed by L. 9. Hicks; Gem,
J. A. Greene; GOOdland, J. N. Ed
ridge; Jennings, supplied by ". E.
Caldwell; Ramona, W H Hampton;
supplied by W. A. Arm
strong; Long Island, a. J. Morton;
n. S. Ragle; Norton, H. L.
LOrenz; Oberlin, ]. n. Miller; Phillips
burg, L. ". Kemp; Phillipsburg cir
cult, to be supplied; St. Francis, E. V.
Allen; Reamsville, supplied by ]. E.
Brown; RexfOrd to be supplied; Selden,
j. S Davis; Woodruff, supplied by J.
II. Summer; A. H. Shelton, conference
member Almena quarterly
conference.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
RAILROADS BLOOD RECORD.
Killed R4z Persons and Injured 3,2ss in
Three Months.

Killed 242 Persons and Injured 3,2ss in
Three Months.
A report of the railroad accidents in
the United States during October, Nov
ember and December, 1904, has been
compiled by the interstate commerce
commission. It shows that in that
quarter So passengers and 80 employees
were killed and ! ,430 passengers and
l 1858 employees injured, a total of 242
persons killed and 3 ,298 injured in train
accidents. Other accidents TO pas
sengers and employees, not the result Of
collisions or derailments, bring the
total number of casualties up to "A ,O78
-951 killed and "A OPT injured.
The report II diCates a decrease Of Us
killed and ga injured as compared with
the last preceding quarter. OF the tO+al
number Of So passengers killed IN train
accidents, % were killed in one col
hsion between a passenger train and a
freight train. The total number of col
fsiOns and derailments in the quarter
was z, $50. The financial damage ag-
gregated s., 4O6, O8I. The number of
employees killed in coupling and IN
coupling cars in the quarter was Up
more than in the preceding three
months.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
TESTING VITALITY FEED CORN.
Experiments at Agricultural College show
1908 seed Corn Fun OF Germ Life.

Experiments at Agricultural College Show
1908 seed Corn Fun OF Germ Life.
During the past winter the state has
experienced a heavy fall Of snow with
extremely cold weather following, and
the question has been asked whether
this would materially affect the vitality
Of the corn, especially that stored IN
cribs OF somewhat exposed, says a press
bulletin issued by the Kansas State Ag-
ricultural college. In order to learn the
facts as regards the above question,
and also to ascertain the average germi-
mating power of the seed corn Of the
state, and to determine, If possible,
some Of the prevailing causes of low Vi
tally, the farm department of the Kan
sas experiment station has undertaken
to test samples Of corn received from
farmers from various parts Of the state
II was requested that about twenty ears
be selected which represented as nearly
as possible the conditions of the crib or
of the whole bulk of corn, and that four
or FIVE kernels be taken from different
parts of each ear, making a germina-
ton sample of about 100 kernels
These samples, after notes were taken
as to their apparent vitality, were placed
in a germinatOr under like conditions.
The results as given IN the table be-
low are based upon the termination Of
IS samples:
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
UPHoLDs RIPARIAN RIGHTS.

Wallace County Case in Supreme Court
DiscOuraging 10 Kansas-COiOrado Suit.
The common law doctrine of riparian
rights holds good in western Kansas.
The supreme court so decided Satur-
day in the irrigation case of ALBANIAN
against Clark and others, on appeal
from Wallace county, involving the
same questions as those involved IN the
Kansas Colorado controversy IN the
United States supreme court This IS
the case in which the Kansas attorneys
IN the Kansas-COlOradO suit once inter
vened because they did not want the
supreme court of their own state to de-
eide against them.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14

Standing beneath a floral arch from
which hung a large beautiful wedding
bell, Miss Fannie Cooper and Mr.. Ellis
". Pratt were joined in marriage at a
quiet little wedding at the home Of the
brides parents at s O'Clock Wednesday
evening, April p The ceremony was
pronounced by the Rev. ]. NJ. Eldridge
Of the Methodist church. After the
marriage rites had been spoken and the
congratulations conferred, the bridal
party repaired to the dining room where
the feast for the happy occasion was
spread. The bride is the only daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. L F. Cooper, Of this
city. By reason Of her church afhlia-
tons and the part taken IN social circles
of GoOdland, Miss Cooper is well and
favOrably known. Mr.. Pratt has lived
in GOOdland several years, being en-
plOyed as locomotive fireman on the
Rock Island on this division. The
guests present were Mr.. and Mrs A
Roth, Mr.. Richard Powers, Mr.. J. Lud-
wig, Mr.. J. Q. Grant, Miss Beulah
Roth, Miss Bertha Erickson, Miss Grace
Jacobs, Of Brewster; Mrs. John Hage-
man, of Woodruff, Kan. Mr.. and Mrs
Pratt left Thursday night for wedding
trip east, and will be home to their
friends In GOOdland after their honey
moon
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
TWO MEN STRUCK ON HEAD.

SIedge Hammer and Monkey Wrench Ac-
cidentaIly IDjure COnyers and VanHOok.
Two accidents happened at the shops
and round house within the last few
days. Blacksmith Conyers and Boiler
washer Claude VanHOOk each reCeiv-
ing painful injuries on the head.
Blacksmith COnyers while at work
was accidentally struck on the crown of
the head by a sledge hammer IN the
hands of his helper. 1t was a glancing
blow, but as It was, It left large lump
and caused severe pains in the head
Claude VanHOOk, who works in the
rOundhOuse as bOilerwasher, was badly
cut on the head Tuesday afternoon by
the breaking Of a wrench, which fell
and struck him on the head, cutting
two large gashes. DR.. Smith dressed
the wound
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
Number Az. per Ct. Az. total
Samples germ'ted per Ct

from 3I.6 per cent in one sample of
shock corn to 100 per cent in several
samples of crib corn and we'll stored
seed corn, It would seem from the aver
age results as given in the above table
that the vitality of the corn of the state
is as good as may usually be found,
and that the snow and cold weather has
done little injury to the vitality. It was
not expected that the weather COndi-
tiOns would have much effect upon the
well stored corn, or upon the CRIB corn
which was well protected. and It IS
probable that in exposed cribs very
little of the snow melted so that the
corn would absorb the moisture before
the cold weather commenced.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons living within the city
limits of GOodland, who keep or main
tain stables, barns, pig pens, OF any
other places where filth accumulates,
are hereby notified and ordered to
clean up and carry away or destroy all
rubbish, manure and every kind of
nOxiOus matter on or before the first of
May, 1905. Failure to do so will be
followed by penalty as by law provided.
BY Order Board of Health Sherman
County, Kansas.
]. W. KLAUER, Chairman.
DR.. F. H. SMITH, Secretary.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
Cheated Deafh.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but
by choosing the right medicine, E H.
Wolfe, of Bear Grove, Ia, cheated death.
He says; Two years ago had kidney
trouble, which caused me great pain,
suffering and anxiety, but I took Elec-
tric Bitters, which effected a complete
cure. have also found them Of great
benefit IN general debility and nerve
trouble, and keep them constantly on
hand, since, as find they have no
equal" Moore & Stevenson, druggists,
guarantees them at Soc
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14

When leading physicians said that " .
NJ Smithart, of Pekin, Ia, had incur
able consumption, his last hope vanish
ed; but DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption coughs and colds, kept
him out OF his grave He says: This
great specific completely cured me, and
saved my life Since then, have used
II for ten years, and consider L q mar
Vicious throat and lung cure" Strictly
scientific cure for coughs, sore threats
or colds sure preventive Of p1eumonia-
Guaranteed, SOC and 81 bottles At Moore
& Stevenson drug store Trial bottles
free.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
Standard Patterns at Millisack's.


often ends in a sad accident. To heal
accidental injuries, use Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. "A deep wound in my foot,
from an accident" writes Theodore
Schuele, of Columbus, o., caused me
great pain. Physicians were helpless,
but BuCklen's Arnica Salve quickly
healed it." SOOths and heals burns
like magic 25c at Moore & Steven
sons, druggists.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14

A large number Of guests assembled
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 9. Pot
ter last Tuesday evening to witness the
marriage of their daughter, Lura, to
Mr.. Roy Warner. At the sound of the
beautiful Band Wedding March" the
bridal party appeared, led by Miss
Minnie Anderson and Mr.. Sherman
Baumgarten. They were met at the
double doors of the parlor by Rev.
Stevens, who pronounced the solemn
words which made them man and wife.
Immediately following the ceremony the
guests paTtOOk of a three course sup
per, beautifully served by six young
lady friends of the bride. Lura is the
second daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z.
Potter, and came with her parents from
Iowa three years ago to make their
home IN Sherman county. Since COM
ing to GOOdland Miss Potter has formed
many lasting friendships. The groom
IS the eldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Warner, of Almena, Kan. He came TO
GOOdland three years ago, and has dur
ing that time been in the employ Of the
Rock Island railroad. Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner left Thursday evening for the
east for a wedding trip, after which
they will be at home to their friends in
GOOdland.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
FrightfuI Suffering Relieved.

Suffering hightfully from the viru-
lent Poisons of undigested food, G. G.
Grayson, of Lula, Miss, took DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, with the result, F" he
writes, that was cured All stomach
and bowel disorders give way to their
tonic, laxative properties. 25c at Moore
& Stevenson's drug store, guaranteed.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
Temperance Leeturer Coming.

Mrs. Jessie Morton, state suPerintend-
ent of the Loyal Temperance Legion
work, viii talk TO the children Wednes-
day afternoon at 40, and viii lecture
Wednesday evening at O'Clock. Mrs.
Morton will also hold a mothers meet
ing Thursday afternoon. All these
meetings viii be held IN the Methodist
church.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
Miller sd Tor s,Ie

At Bartholomew & Jayne's, California
Golden Pearl or Siberian MiIlet Price
81 per bushel. Raised by Chandler
Bros. Great drOuth resister; will grow
where cane and Kafir corn fails.
CHANDLER Bros.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
THE OFFICIAL COUNT.

City Fathers Canvass Election Returns
wallace Filler Councilman by Lot.
The city council met Friday night as
the official Canvassing board of last
Tuesdays election. For councilman
from the First ward there was a tie
vote. Wallace Filler, Citizens nominee,
and ". L. Vanwinkle, Independent
nominee, each received IS votes. As
provided by law in such cases, the tie
was settled by lot, resulting in favor OF
Wallace Filler.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14

Wanted-Cattle to range on Beaver
creek, running water and lots Of grass.
Call on or write B. F. HetheringtOn,
Grace, Sherman County, Kan
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
Wanted.

A. r. Wells wants horses and cattle
to pasture; range five miles south or
TOodIand. A r. WELLS.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
WEDDINGS.

Emory Mass and Miss Edna Daley,
both Of Sherman county, were married
Wednesday afternoon by Probate Judge
Kellogg. The young couple live in the
southwest part of the county, and start
out in married life with the good wishes
of all their acQuaintances.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14

Good washing machins and ringer,
also ice box aLkzE TH0zEscE.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
THE GOODLAND RACKET

Have just received a beautiful line
of Spring Goods, consisting OF Lace
Curtains, Laces, Rugs, and samples
Of Carpets in WiltOns, VelYets, AK
ministers, Tapestry, etc. Also
a first class line of Teas, COffees,
Spices and Extracts.
''GOOd Goods Cheap"
Mrs. G.EoHarVeY
Next Door to the 4. e. Mass Shse Shop
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-04-14
Examination for Common School
Graduates.

The dates Of holding the examination
for graduation from the common school
course, have been changed from April !
and 8, to April p and p. Ezsmina-
tons viii be held at the following school
houses: GOOdland, KanoradO, Edison,
district No. 20, district No. 81, district
No 81. FRED E. BARNETT
County Superintendent
New-York tribune., 1905-04-19
RAID BROADWAY PLACE.
Police Get Three Men Near the st.
James Building.

An alleged telephone exchange. on the third
floor Of a building in Broadway. between 25th
and 26th sts., was raided yesterday by Detec-
tives Ryan and Dockstader OF Captain Cot
trels staff. Three prisoners were taken. They
described themselves as Ernest Fisher, a clerk,
OF No. 212 East 77th-st.; Ernest Leroy a clerk,
OF No. lib West S6th-st., and John Mann, a
clerk. OF No. "a West 11Sth-st.
The place is known as a bachelor apartment
house. The two detectives made their way to
the third floor and say they heard the three
men Teceiving the names of horses over the
telephones and sending the tips to other Offices.
The detectives tried the door, but found 1t
locked. Then they asked for admittance, and.
on being refused. broke open the door with q
Jimmy"
The three men put up a fight. Two Of them
jumped at Dcckstader. the police say. while the
third tried to escape, but held back by
Ryan. DOckstader then managed to break
away, and, drawing his revolver. threatened to
shoot.
On each of the prisoners was found a large
number of bank checks and on Mann was found
the police say, handbook showing a large de-
posit in the Lincoln Trust Company. The raid
was made three doors below the st. James
Building. where Acting Captain Eggers made a
raid yesterday afternoon.
Magistrate Mayo went to the Tenderloir sta
ton last night and accepted bail for the three
prisoners in bonds of 81 900 in each Of the three
cases. Samuel Kahn. of No. 14S Bowery, Quali-
fed as bondsman each of the bonds
New-York tribune., 1905-04-19
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS
FOERIGN PORTS

Scilly Apr 1sPassed British Prince4s Rr,
Brown. New York Tor GIavesend and Antwerp; l2.AS
Dover and Hamburg. " '
lie Berre New-York for HavEe. ~ -
Swansea, April I5,Saiied steamer Kansas City ORD
London ApIil 1s-Arrived. steamer Mesaba tBrl. TubA
Queenstown April 1s 0:1T m-Arrived steamer oceanic
tBrl. Cameron. NeN-York for Liverpool land pro
Rotterdam. April l6Arrived. steamers IAvona eT.p,
Skov New-Tork; Ryndam CDutchl Van deT zsS
NeW-YCrk 49, @-10
Antwerp. April 49, 5 p m-Arrived. steamer Zee,,,d
t5rl Broomhsad, New-Tork via Dover.
Lisbon, April 11-ArTVed, Penlnsuar (portN
Betelho. New York ana Navv-Bedford Via Fayai ~
sagrss April lS-Passed steamer seilan Prince (Rr)
Claridge, New-YoFk for Naples Palermo '"'f'
Gibraltar, April i7-PEsssd. steamer C1tta di N,InDo
dtaD. Schialino. Genoa for Hes-York
Genoa April i4-Arrived steamer eaTdeEna OtaD P,ro1,
NcW-YoTk. "-01i
Naples April I4AErived steamer Citta di Napo dtaD
Trieste. April l4-saiIsd steamers Gerty tAust1 n-,.
Eich New-York: Marianne (Aust. Msrtinolich New
York '' Wv
Fiuns. April 1sAEEvsa. steamer UltOnia CBr). Psate
cost NeW-xoEk VIA TElsste