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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-04-17
HOUSE.

In the house on April s, the silver bill was
considered at some length and was finally
killed by vote of 163 to 126. The Kansas
members all voted for the bill.
In the house, on April 8, on motion of Mr..
Reagan, of Texas, the resolution was adopt
ed, calling on the secretary Of the interior
for information relative to the discrimina-
tons against the Denver & New Orleans
Railroad company by the land grant. The
house then went into committee of the
whole on private calendar. Several bills
were agreed to, when the committee ran
against snag in the shape of bill direct
ing the quartermaster general to settle with
the McMinnville d Winchester Railroad
company, of Tennessee. The amount in
volved in the bill is $246, 200, and and a long
discussion ensued upon the measure, but no
action was taken. Mr.. O'Neill, of Missouri,
asked unanimous consent for the pres
ent consideration of the following resolu-
tions:
Resolved, That the house of representa-
tives Of the United States earnestly sympa-
thizes with the Right Hon. William E. Glad
stone and his associates, in their effort to Sc
land, and congratulates the people of that
hitherto unhappy country ON the prospect of
an early and successful termination of their
long and patriotic struggle for the right of
self government.
Resolved, That the speaker of the house be
directed to communicate q copy of these
resolutions to Mr.. Gladstone.
Mr.. Cox, of North Carolina, objected and
the resolutions were not received.
In the house on April 10, the committee
On public lands reported bill to provide
fm Tie adjustmsnt Of le1d grants made 70
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-04-17
CONGRESSIONAL.


In the senate ON April 8, the bill for the
erection of congressional library was
unanimously passed. The bill granting the
right of way to the Kansas 81 Arkansas rail-
road through the Indian territory passed 36
to 8. The Washington Territory bill was
then taken up and discussed until adjourn
ment.
In the senate, on April 8, Ingalls,, by
request, introduced bill to provide for the
appointment of board of arbitration to ex-
anime and settle differences between rail
road companies and their employees. Mr..
Conger called up the house bill providing
for the free transmission through the mails
of the meteorological reports. Much oppO-
sition to the bill was developed and the mat
ter went over for the present. Mr.. Frye
then took the floor, and addressed the SEN
ate in support of the resolution heretofore
submitted by him in relation to the fisheries.
The Washington Territory bill was then
brought up, and after some discussion, the
senate adjourned.
In the senate on April 10, among the petit
lions presented was one by Mr.. Harrison,
from the assemblies of Knights of Labor, at
Fort Wayne, Ind, praying for the speedy
passage by the senate of the labor arbitra-
ton bill, already passed by the house of rep
resentatives.
After the routine business, on motion of
Mr.. Plat the Washington territory admis-
sion bill was taken up. The bill passed. It
authorizes the inhabitants of the territory of
Washington, and the adjacent part of the
territory of Idaho, to foIm state govern
ment with the name of the state of Washing
ton. It provides for convention to formu-
late and adopt constitution which shall be
republican in form, and not repugnant to
the constitution of the United States, or to
the principles of the declaration of indepen-
dence. The persons who shall be entitled to
vote for the members of the convention ara
described by the bill to be the QUALIFIED
electors resident within said boundaries"
The convention is to meet at Walla Walla, at
such time as the governor of the territory
shall designate, and when the new constitu-
ton shall be completed, it shall be submit
ted to the people for ratification. If ratified
it shall be SO certified to the president of the
United States, who, if the constitution con-
forms to the requirements of the bill. shall
by public proclamation declare the state ad-
United to the union on an equal footing with
original states, without further action by
congress. The bill now goes to the house of
representatives for concurrence.
In the senate on April IL Mr.. Gibson was
appointed to take the place of Mr.. Jones, of
Florida, on the committee on commerce on
account of Jones continued absence. A
little talk pertaining to the executive session
was then INDUCED in, after which the Indian
appropriation bill was taken up. After a
recess of of ten minutes to witness the par
ade of the veterans of the District of Colum-
bia, the Indian appropriation bill was
passed.
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militia has been ordered out to protect rail-
road property in East st. Louis.
HOxle in his daily report to Gould says:
''The total movement of trains yesterday
was 2S9, consisting of 1855 car 'loads;
increase, twenty-five trains and 1,416 car
loads, as compared with the same day last
year. Everything is quiet so far as reported
this morning. At Sedalia everything is in
first-class shape on the Missouri Pacific this
morning. Have twenty-five men working
in the Car department at Cypress, which is
the full per centage. Have nearly the full
per centage in the machine department at
the same point. Work at Kansas City is be-
ing done in good shape. All trains are
moving on good time, without interference.
Signed HOxIE."
PowDERLY TALKS.
Grand Master Workman Powderly being
interviewed at Scranton, Pa, stateGfhat the
rumor that he was preparing statement to
the public, or the Knights, regarding the
southwest troubles, was without foundation.
'The general executive board has done
everything possible for a settlement of the
difficulty, and the responsibility for what
follows rests entirely on others, and matters
will have to take thier own course, unless
arbitration is consented to. If this is done,
then there will be no difficulty in bringing
this strike to a speedy close. That is the
only point where trouble exists, and believe
that the companies will never again see so
formidable strike, as the employers have
learned that the easiest way to settle disputes
is by arbitration-the corner stone of the
Knights of Labor" While Mr.. Powderly
has improved in health, he is by no means
well man.
APRIL 12.-An districts effected by the
strike seem to be quiet to-day. The deputies
who did the shooting in East st. Louis were
ra1aa hr,f ~ bod Tn, hIc
regular report to Gould, Hoxie says; Two
hundred and eighty-six freight trains were
run Saturday, containing 4,472 loads, an in
crease of twenty seven trains, On Sunday
there were 1877 and 3,001 loaded cars. The
prospect of settlement is very hazy.
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KANSAS WOMEN.

Usage City Free Press: The other
evening very neat package was
left at the door of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clayton Swartout. Having occasion to
60 go outdoors, Mrs. Swartout and Mrs.
Irving happened to see this bundle
and, opening it, found that it contained
very pretty, healthy female baby about
two days old. The little one was taken
up and cared for, and if no information
can be found in regard to the child in
the course of week or two, MI. and
Mrs. Swartout will adopt it. The fol-
lowing note, which was written in a fine
hand, was found in the parcel: DEAR
MADAM: - You are stranger to
to me, but have msde inquiries about
you and found that you had only one
child, and that one grown up, and now
will you take my baby and keep it. 1
dare not ask you to do it for my sake,
but for the sake of the innocent child
and heaven. If you will not do it
yourself, give it to some one that will be
kind to it and God will rewa.d you.
A BRoKEN-HEARTED MOTHER
The Newton Daily Republican re-
marks that number of the servant girls
of that city are endeavoring to form an
organization having for its object their
advancement and protection. After
the completion of their organization they
will demand, as their rights from their
mistresses, good treatment, fair wages
and prompt payment of the same in cash,
not old clothes, and enough time off
duty to attend to their social duties, such
as entertaining lover, visiting friends
and attending church. If any one of
them is denied these rights and privileges
she will inform the union, and If it sus-
tains her the officers will order strike
Every girl employed in the city will
walk out and stay out until the mistress
Of the complaining member shall come
to time.
Among the most extensive breeders Of
fine horses in the state of Colorado is
Mrs. Annie D. Chopper, who is said to
superintend her farm with the knowledge
and care that might be the envy OF many
men in a like vocation, she holds regular
sales once or twice year at which time
she offers one hundred and more horses
Of grades from the ordinary to the best
that can be had in that state. She is the
only lady we know of in the west engag-
ed in that business, and she has been
highly successful.
Centralia Journal: Last fall Mrs.
Jacob Myers tried new way of packing
eggs, as an experiment. She packed the
eggs in sand and when she took them
out few days ago they were in splen-
did condition and could not be told from
fresh laid eggs.
Mrs. L. NJ. Struthers, of Nickerson -
the owner Of the patent on the "Famous"
button-fastener, which commands such
am immense sale IN this country.
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A True Southwestern Dime Novel.
Tombstone Epitaph.

Tombstone Epitaph.
About 8 o'clock in the afternoon the
Indians came in sight, and, after ~
connoitering, retired. In about hall an
hour they returned, coming toward ~
by way of the corral. AS they tulned
the corner of the corral I fred, and m
Indian dropped. The hostiles then nan
and secreted themselves, afterward lesy-
ing in the direction of Nacort. On their
march, and within striking distance OF the
camp, they killed three men, woman
and a child, year and a half old On
their retreat the fiends stole two hor1se
and killed one beef After satisfyi1gl
himself that the hostiles had gone, Hob !
tadt, who had the position Of the de-
Apache so completely covered that it I'll
sure death for the band to attempt tt
recovery OF his body, sailed out, took bel
topknot and dragged him to the a.
iacent sidehill, where the coyotes and
buzsards are now feeding on hir
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-04-17

Have prescribed Tongaline in two
cases of periodic headache of a neuralgia
character, and in both instances with en-
tire success. I think that it will do all
that you claim for it, and more. I. G.
Miller, M. D., DAYTON. Ark.
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A Pertinent Question.

New York Times. Z
''What do you want to sit ~ long
for, Bobby" asked his father Impatlens
ly. ssit's after o'clock"
II want to think" said Bobby Z
well, you can stay up Just sueaE
m,inntes more on condition that You ST.
asking foolish questions"
Robby readily complied with thus 9
dition and fell to thinking 81
Then he fell off his chair e
Spa he said briskly, as he gained
upright position. "If Jesus Is God
son. how is it they've got differs
names?"
Five minutes later Bobby was betws
the sheets.
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Kansas City Live Stock Market.
KANSAS CITY. April II. 1884

1.-Two d
CATTLE~Receipts, 1,275; head; shipments sol;
The market was strong, active, and 5c@1oc
higher Choice to fancy, o. 2O65 80; fair 70
good, 81 6O65 o.; common to medium, "a 0o0
50; stockersand feeders, 50 351i 50; cos7s,
81 1908 40.
HOGS - Receipts, s,s77, shipments, LOT.
Quality better Market active and shade high
er. Good to choice, "a 0064 IS; common to
medium, So 75@ 80; skips and pigs 81 O9
8 go.
SHEEP-Receipts, 225 head; shipments, mono.
The market was strong. Good to choice, 81 ~
5 Is; common to medium, 81 OO@3 80.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-04-17

Mr.. Powderly, executive head IF the
knights of Labor, is recovering from his
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-04-17
ELEVATOR REPORTS,

The following shows the amount of grain ~
ceived, withdrawn and in store at regular elovo'
tors, as reported to he board of trade to-day;
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-27
There Is Nothinq surprisinq

There Is Nothing Surprising
In the fact that Bensons Capcne Pasters widely
initiated; that cheap and worthless plasters, with
names of similar sound, and similar appearance in
type freely offered for sale. Articles Of great and
original merit always nave to compete with trashy I'M
through deserved neglec Meanwhile we warn the
public against the so-called "Capsicum. "Capsicin"
"Capucin" and "Capsicne'' plasters, whether Ben
tons, Burton" or otherwise They have medic
NAL curative virtues whatever and made TO sell
ON the reputation of Bensons. When purchasing ask
for Bensons deal with respectable druggists only and
you cannot be deceived. The genuine has the 'Three
Seals" trademark the cloth and theword Capcine"
cut in the center.
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Ward Dunsmore, of London Dunsmore il an
American, his later study having been with Cou-
of

Ward Dunsmore, of London. Dunsmore il al
American, his later study having been with Cou
tuer, OF Paris.
From the studio Of Evariste Vital Lumlnaii
comes another or the largest canvases of this
exhibit Its title is 1.-The Disputed Prisoner 3
scene in which Roman and Gaul are con
testing the possession Of q beautiful woman.
Luminais was born at Nantes, and is pupil OF
Troyon and Leon Cogniet His works have
taken number Of medals.
"UDe Affaire d. Honneur,n or 1.-THE Duelists. n
is from the easel of E. Bayard, of Paris This
picture, one Of the largest in the collection, is
not wholly unfamiliar to many, as the photo
graphic miniatures have been largely sold.
These, however, can none of them give an idea
of the great feature of the picture. the accurate
Tunes the sky, woodland and other concomi-
tants of the scene. The affair Of honor repro.
sents duel with rapiers, between two French
women, evidently Of The demi-monde. blonde
and a brunette who are stripped to the waist
There are four other figures In the painting
One Of these, and the most self possessed is the
umpire. There is terrified woman among the
trees to the right, her attitude bespeaking her
fearful apprehension, while two others, nearer
the duelsts, scarcely less timic, their fear of
the result being plainly shown. Upon the
ground are srrewn the outer wraps OF the ANA
zons-a hat gloves. lace handkerchief and
other articles-discarded to get into fighting
TRIM The day is soft, with sunshine. On one
sl00 OF the roadway, IN which the AmaZonS
stand, Is woodland on the other a tangle of
weeds and blooming flowers. The attitudes
of the naughty fighters are full Of action and
grace. and the blonde is giving wicked thrust,
which is being cleverly parried by the brunette
There is doubtless man in the case, but he
does not appear in the picture.
In addition to the display of paintings and
photographers, there is a showing of porcelain
and Bohemian glassware from the factory Of
the Count of Harach which are of marvellous
beauty. These are shown by Mr. John Schoeppl,
Of Vienna, who brings them here from the New
Orleans exposition. In porcelain there are
most delicate roses, SO exquistelv fashioned that
nature herself could do little more, unless to add
fragrance The leaves of these roses ard other
flowers not of porcelain, but of silk and
linen, but equally admirable limitations Of ma
lures handiwork. There are bouquets of flow
ers and grasses that would, in appearance, de-
ceive even q practiced florist
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A MISSIONARY PROJECT.
Proposition to the Local hcAll Association to
Assume Support of Station in Paris.

The McAll Association met yesterday after
noon ia the chapel of Christ Church. The meet
fng was opened with prayer and Scripture read
Ing by the president, Mrs. F. s. Newcomer
Among those present were Mrs. Dr. Gilbert Of
Meridian street Church; Mrs. Fugate, of Christ
Church; Mrs David Macy, Of st Paura; Mrs.
Dearborn OF the First Baptist; Mrs. Franklin
Landers, of the Tabernacle; Mrs. Hetty Adams,
Of the Friends Mrs. Neal OF Roberts Park; Mrs.
William Coughlen, Of the Fourth Church. Mrs
Mcbride, treasurer of the society, reported about
$50 on hand in addition to the 800 sent to Paris in
March, Letters from Rev Mr. McAll and Mr.
Newell proposed that the Indiana auxiliary take
the station of Pantin to support. Pantin is a
suburb of Paris, just outside the north wall Of
the city. Mr.. Newell says it is a very important
station, and has been greatly blessed thus far.
'There is no place in France so needy, SO miser-
able as this, and here the gospel shines as
bright light In q dark place, says the annual re-
port of the mission just issued. There is a
Bible class for adults, week day
childrens school, Sunday school. and these,
with tho evangests, organist, door
keepers expenses Of hall rent, gas, etc., are all
supported for $500 year.. The members of the
auxiliary In this city expect to make it the
"Salle Indiana" but defer sending on their
pledge until little later. The object is to find
500 peonle who will promise the annual mem
bership fee of 81. The association is hardly
four months old. and already has lao members
and tho managers feel full of courage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-27
SET ON FIRE BY ELECTRICITY.
Serious Interruption of Telegraph Business
Caused by the Burningo of Switch Board.

While the storm was at it's height last evening"
and the lightning, which flashed almost continu-
ously, was riding rough-shod over telephone and
telegraph wires. confusing signals and frighten-
ing the senders of messages, fifteen or twenty
operators in the Western Union Office
were startled by q shock in the switch
board of the Office. At once a number Of in
struments were drowned" and smoke began to
pour out of the switch board, from which blaze
leaped to the top of the building. Several oper-
ators ran for the stairway. which was in danger
of being cut off by the fire, and rushed down the
steps. fire alarm was turned in and the de-
partment was quickly on the spot
Before it had arrived there, how
ever, lafayette Custer, an operator, seized
portable fre-extinguisher, rushed from the
operating room to the floor next the roof, where
the blaze was taking hold, and succeeded in
CHI ecking it, doubtless preventing thereby any
considerable damage to the building The fire
department ran the hose up Ave fights Of stairs
to have been caused by an electric shock,
which communicated a blaze to the cot
ton and parafine, which are wrapped
about the wires in the switch board, and serve
to insuate them from one another Such mate
LIGHTNING would have beer stopped by what is
known as the lightning arrester but in this
case the shock seems to have been too great
The switch board contained about 100 main
wires, besides number of local battery wires
and all these were at once rendered useless
Necessary repairs on the board will cost about
500. The shock played havoc with the battery
cells There were 5000 cells in the Office, and
1900 were afterward found to be broken. The
loss on them is about 81, 200.
The manager Of the company at once sent the
operators to the different railroad Offices, and
the business that had accumulated at quarter
before o'clock, when the accident occurred,
was readily sent from the railroad Offices. The
special line OF the Associated Press was put ont
Of order, but through the courtesy of the c.. l.,
ST L. s. G. officials. the report was received
through that Office.
. The Western Union at once put its line men
to work, and at il o'clock ten wires had been
connected from the outside with instruments in
side, and communication with ell the leading
cities WAS restored. Over twenty-five instru-
ments will be working to-day and the company
expects to take all the business offered it.
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X LAM SAS!

We desire to say to friends in Indiana and else
where that we located in Wichita in the Real
Estate and Brokerage business, and win be pleased to
give any information desired in regard to this part of
the State We deal in all kinds of real estate make
investments and exchange property in Indiana for
property in this part of Kansas. Please address
Glover g. Allen, Wichita Kan.
Very respectfully JOHN B. GLOVER.
E. T. ALLEN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-27

Mrs. Allie Kenneth, who took the silk dresses
and other goods from Mrs. John B. Kelley at
No $50 North Illinois street, on Sunday night,
was taken before Judge Clarke, in the Criminal
Court, yesterday, and she entered plea of
guilty. The Judge released her. on her promise
to return at once to the home of her father, Mr..
Mckenzie, in White county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-27

A German. evidently just from over the sea
told the police yesterday that he had been "held
up at o'clock by two negroes just back of
Schmidts brewery and robbed of $ll5. He
knew hardly enough English TO make himself
understood, aud his name not obtained by
the police
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-27
Last Nights Festival Chorus Rehearsal.

Notwithstanding the heavy rain which &C.
Cured last evening about four hundred were
present at the festival chorus rehearsal. The
"Lorelei," Mendelsson's unfinished opera, was
taken up. There will be special rehearsal for
basses and tenors, at the High-school Hall
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, and one also for
the sopranos and altos, on Thursday afternoon
at quarter past 4
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-27
BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Are fast taking the place of all Others in factories
foundries, machine shops and mills. Parties having
their own power can procure an Electric Generator
and obtain much light at much less cost than by
any other mode. The incandescent and storage sys-
tenn has been perfected making small ghtsfor houses
and stores hung wherever needed, and lighted at WILL
day night. Parties desiring Generators to form
com panies for lighting cities and will please
write for information By permission we refer to
j. Caven, Esq., Indianapolis
THE BRUSH ELECTRIC CO., Cleveland, 20.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-27

THE best patterns Of folding beds at King &
Elders
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PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.


vxrANTED-THE CHEAPEST NEWSPAPER N
w the West. the Weekly Indiana State Joa-naL
One dollar year.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Board Of Connie.
sioners OF Marion County will up TO ~ o'clock M Of
Monday May 8, 1886, receive sealed proposals for
furnishing the Courthouse, Jail and Work house OF
gas or other lights At the same time and place tho
Board will receive bids to furnish the sad buildings
with the necessary light required Bids must DO made
for each building separately and also for them ell
together. Parties bidding must with their bids file
bonds or other security TO the satisfaction Of the
Board to be used in case o contract is made.
The Board the right to reject any and all
bids j. q. ADAMS,
Auditor Marion County.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-27
The city Han Plumbing Contract.

The City Hall committee will meet Friday
afternoon at the Mayors Office to let the plumb
ing for the now building, to employ janitor and
to consider some other matters Of less impor-
tance There have been twenty five or thirty APP
plicAtions for the position OF janitor.