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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
FROM WASHINGTON.
INCIDENTS AND GOSSIP.
XLIXth CONGRESS.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, December 20.-On mo-
ton Of Mr.. Ioar, the Pacific railroad
funding bill was postponed as special
order till the second Tuesday in January
. lie expressed the hope that in the mean
time the matter would be taken up in the
House and disposed of one way or another
On motion Of Mr. Eustis, the bill declar-
ing the forfeiture Of the lands of the New
/ Orleans, Baton Rouge and Nicksburg
+ (Backbone) railroad was postponed as
special order till the second Wednesday
i'm January.
Mr.. Aldrich introduced a resolution
directing the President TO confer with
the representatives of sugar-producing
countries. with a view to securing recip-
rocitv treaties by which sugar might be
admitted free Of duty into this country in
consideration of the free admission OF
American manufactures to these sugar
producing countries.
HOUSE.
I'm the House Mr.. Dibble novel that
the House 90 into committee OF the
whole for the consideration Of the bill
for an appropriation of $jOOOOO for public
buildings at Charleston, 5. c., that came
over from Saturday as unfinished Dusl-
ness.
Mr.. Bliss objected.
Mr.. Millard introduced a bill repeating
the duty on sugar and mOlasses imported
in vessels owned by citizens Of the United
States Referred.
Mr.. Townshend introduced resolution
requesting the Secretary of the Treasury
10 ascertain whether any national bank
ing association in New York city has,
during the present month, loaned any Of
its surplus money or deposits to persons
operating in stocks and bonds without
security for the purpose OF enabling
spectators to lock up and prevent the
use of money in business transactions
and thereby produce a scarcity Of money
and increase the rates of interest on loans.
Mr.. Townshend, a bill furnishing brib-
ery. ETC., in elections; also a bill punish
ing the passing of Confederate money
with fraudulent intent. Referred.
Mr.. Lyman, a bill regulating land grants
in aid of railroads and to protect settlers.
Referred.
Mr.. Warner, a bill authorizing the re-
organization of the correspondence dl-
vision Of the Postoilice Department; also
a bill providing for the investment OF
lawful moneys in the Treasury deposited
by the national banks for the redemption
Of their circulating notes. All OF the
above were appropriately referred.
The militia billwas taken up and passed.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
"The Lord Nigh Exccutioner Prisoner.

New YORK, December 20-William H.
Seymour, the actor Of Lord High EXecu-
toner" renown, was prisoner in court
yesterday on charge Of cruelty to his
children by reason of non support. lie
was locked up in default Of 500 bail for
examination.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21

4 scientific writer tells how water can be
boiled in q sheet OF writing paper. We don't
doubt it. We have known a man TO write a
few lines on a sheet Of writing paper that
kent him in hot water for three years
Burdetto.
The family had just returned from listen
inc 10 this handsome young Englishman,
Who is inst thrilling America with his lee
t,ues on .Palmistry," and they were dis
cussing the subject with great enthusiasm
aAb me" sigllcd Billy the kid, moving un-
easily in his chair, talk about palmistry; he
sbould have known you, mamma. "-Burdette.
Kate Field asserts that she IS weary OF
eociol shans and would like TO live apart
rom the fashionable hustle" If she IS III
earnest n.ere is no ordinance against her
tbrowinr the old wirework away.-San
Diego Union.
Which is the longest word in the English
,arouanel aSmiles," because there's mile
hatween tho first and last letters. Farmer
and Manufacturer
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
Rad Work of Masked Burglars.

DETROIT December pa Freo Press
special from Champion says: Last Satur-
day afternoon during the absence from
home of miner named Gribbell, three
masked men forced an entrance into the
house. bound Mrs Gribbell hand and foot
and made off with $4,000. Attempting
to call help Mrs. Gribbell was cut with a
knife by one of the men, and her condi-
tiOn is serious.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
A Frighffui Wreck.

BLooMIsGToN, lND., December 20.-A
frightful wreck occurred at woodward
station. about four miles north of Bloom
ington. on the Louisville, New Albany
and Chicago road, about 3 o'clock yes
terday morning, which resulted in the
killing Of Engineer Daniel Heap hrey.
Loss. $4,000.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE EVENTS OF A DAY As WIRED
FROM AT HOME AND ABROAD.

The "Iord High Executioner'' Prisoner
Frightful WreclS-Opposed To strike
Rad Work of Masked Burglars-A Fatal
saloon Row-Death of the Oldest Inhabi-
tant-Fire on FerrybOat
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21

CAIRO, Lii, December 2O.-Fire at |
o'clock this morning destroyed the upper
works Of the steam ferryboat Three
States. Loss. probably $4,000; fully in
sured. The fire is thought to have caught
from a lamp exploding. No lives were
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
Richmond Live stock Market.

REcEIprs-A2 head cattle, 81 sheep. 5Gl
hogs.
SALEs-339 head cattle, 81 sheep, 40 hogs.
PmcEs-Cattle. Best, a 10 a gross me-
dunn W good, q % 4 gross; common 10
fair. u b gross sheep. , 10 81 gross hogs,
81 TO 81 ne, bulls, 2 TO u gross.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
WEATHER REPORT.

WAsm>GroN, December r20.-ndications FOR
Virginia. fair weather followed by rain or
SNOW; nouhcrly winds. shifting 10 warmer
sOuthcrly.
For North Carolina fair weather; variable
winds; warmer.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
Exchanged spiritual Food for Solid Hash

Exchanged Spiritual Food for Solid Hash.
GIRARD, ALA, December eO.-One week
ago the Bible in the Girard Methodist
church was stolen Yesterday young
white man named w. H. Wilson was ar
reste,. for the theft He confessed bis
guilt, an1 ie said ne stole the Bible be-
cause he wy starving. BY pawning il
he hoped 10 obtain enough 70 sustsia
him.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21

Pure mixed candies arc selling II q
cents per pound Ut the and 10 cent store. No.
li5 East Broad street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS


LONDON, December 20.-A committee
has been organized with the view OF rails
ing a fund for womens and girls offer
ing to Queen Victoria in honor Of the
fftieth year of her reign Donations
Of from one penny 10 one pound will be
received. The Queen will decide the
nature of the Offering Al the great
ladies are helping the movement and com
miitees have been formed throughout the
country
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21

A father may succeed II cutting or his son
,.;t,,out a cent, but ht can't cut OF The
!. + ,sr,ya wyers -Kansas City Journal
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
smuggIers snowed under.

ROME, December pa band of seven
teen smugglers who were hiding in cave
near yitoza were killed by an avalanche
yesterday.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21

Cn1cAao. December 20. 1886.

Reported by c. e. Redford q Co., Grain
Commission Merchants, No. 6 South TweIith
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21
M rrenchmen Need Apply.

BERLIN, December 90--ln January all
French employees on the Alsace- Lorraine
railway will be dismissed and replaced
by Germans.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-21

LONDON. December 20.-The Board OF
Trade inquiry relative TO the stranding OF
the steamship Pavonia, in October last
was concluded at Liverpool on Saturday
All concerned were acquitted Of blame
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
The Governor of Kansas Issues His Gus
tOmary Bull

The Governor of Kansas Issues His Gus
tomary Bull.
The people of Kansas have manifold
reasons for acknowledging the goodness
and mercy of God. The growth of the state,
during the past year, has been unexampled
in the history of American commonwealth.
Pestilence has not invaded our borders. Fair
harvests have been gathered. Our industries
have multiplied and prospered. Peace and
good order have gone hand in hand with
sobriety and obedience to law.
Therefore, JOHN A. Martin, governor of
Kansas, do hereby designate Thursday,
November 25th as day of thanksgiving,
and prayer. and do recommend that the
people of the state forego their accustomed
employments on that day, and, assembling
in their usual places of worship, render
thanks to the Divine Ruler for the blessing
He has vouchsafed.
And / do further suggest and recommend
that those who have been blessed with
abundance should, while giving thanks for
the bounties they enjoy, remember with
generous hearts and bountiful hands those
who are needy or suffering.
In testimony whereof I have caused the
great seal OF the state to be affixed. Done
at Topeka, this 9th day of November. A. d.
1886 and of the independence of the United
States, the one hundred aud eleventh year.
JOHN A. MARTIN.
By the Governor: E. B. ALLEN, Secretary
of state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
WENT UP In SMOKE.
The Beautiful Pittsburg Catholic Cathe-
dral Destroyed by Fire.

The Beautiful Pittsburg Catholic Cathe-
dral Destroyed by Fire.
P1TTsBuRa, November 13.-Ths cathedral
of st. Peters, the pride of the Roman Cath
olics of the twin cities, is mass of smoking
ruins. Half an hour after midnight q
district messenger boy while passing, saw
flames in the interior Of the STU ucture. The
boy gave the alarm and the fire department
soon began work. The fire had m ade great
Roadway, and was licking up in its furious
greed the be autiful freecoes and magnificent
oil paintings with which the walls were lined
and were bursting through the costly, ex-
Quisite stained glass windows. The fire pro-
crossed from the front to the back, the roof
being consumed and falling with its adj
vance. In the rear of the church Bishop
Phelan and number of friends were busily
engaged in saving the gold and silver YES
sells of the altar service. A majority of
them, with the chalice and many of the vest
roents were gotten out. The fire refused to
be governed by the fremen, and steadily
progressed toward the rear. The interior
of the church was Quilted and most of the
and furnishing it was $4,000. The freeco-
niture. On the walls we're fourteen oil
paintings, descriptive of the life of the
Savior, which were imported for the church.
The organ cost $500. and the altar, with
its furnishings, about 5000. The stained
glass windows were all memorials. When
the fire burned itself out, nothing but the
walls were standing, and $1N, 1000 had gone
up in smoke. The firo vas caused By tho
registers becoming overheated from natural
gas, which Vas only put In tho building last
Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
A Curious Custom.

There is curious custom among the
negroes of Washington D. O., Of having
burial societies; organizations for the ex
elusive purpose of making display at
the funeral Of those who belong to them.
The average colored man will contem-
plata the hereafter with much less dread
if LIE is certain that his mortal part win
be conducted to the grave by long pro
cession of his frienis and brass band
and this characteristic of the race has
led to the organization of number OF
societies, among which there is consid-
cradle rivalry as to the demonstrations
made at tho funerals of their respective
members. They are incorporated under
such lugubrious and fine sounding titles
as "The Sons and Daughters of Gethse-
mane," ''The Ancient and Honorable
Order of the Gallilean Fisherman" 'sThs
Most Devoted Brethren and Sisters Of
the Star Of Bethlehem" and others Of
similar sort.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
Public Prfnte. Benedict,

Public Printer Benedict is inclined to
be strict disciplinarian, and recently
his ideas on the matter placed him in a
somewhat embarrassing position for the
moment. It is related of him that re-
Gently while moving quietly about the
establishment he came across work
man engaged In conversation with an
other workman. "What are you doing
therew angrily cried the reformer.
Talking" answered the man. "That is
sufficient" replied Benedict. You will
receive your dismissal papers immedi-
ately. Men must work in this shop and
not talk" Every good, SIR" answered
the workman. "Wil you please send
the dismissal papers to me at the Office
Of the Adams Express company? I've
been employed there for the last twenty
years." The room Uttered, and Mr..
Benedict said something relating to
warmer climate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
GEN. sHERIDAN'S REPORT.
Some thins Concerning The Condition of
The Army.

Som thing Concerning The Condition of
The Army.
WASHINGTON, D. O., November 13.-Leu-
tenant General Sheridan has submitted to
the secretary of war his annual report, show
ing the operations of the military forces
during the past year. From the report it
appears that at the date of the last returns
the army of the United States consisted of
2, 1O2 officers andE %, 946 men. The lieuten-
ant general says that while the division of
Missouri had no troubles approaching q
condition of hostilities during the year,
many operations of minor nature had been
rendered necessary to suppress predatory
raids in Montana by the Indians from one
reservation, directed mainly against the In
| dians of other reservations, and to protect
Indian agents from insolence and the insub-
ordination of their charges, and to secure
settlers from the lawless demands of rowing
bands who had been permitted, on one pre-.
text or another, to leave their reservation.
The adjustment made with the Cheyennes
and Arapahoes by the president, through the
medium of the lieutenant general in July.
1885, has allayed all irritation in the Indian
Territory, but the troops in that region have
been kept constantly employed in the pre-
vention of uuia wful ssttlement in the Okla
homa country and its invasion By herds Of
cattle. Unless somelegislation is had which
will specially fix the status of the Oklahoma
land, he fears its many advantages will prove
con tirual temptation to the adventurous
population near its border, which in a shoe
period could make it a prosperous state.
The report states that the army generally
is in very healthy and gratifying condition
and the discipline excellent. But few Off
GERS have been tried by court martial during
the year, aud the opinion is expressed that
there has not been period in twenty five
years when so little necessity has existed for
the correction of those holding commissions.
1t is suggested that congress open the retir-
ed list to the extent Of embracing off GERS now
excluded from it FOR want of vacancies.
General Sh .ridan says: "This would give q
certain degree of promotion, and if we could
get the infantry regiment increasedt to twelve
companies, as proposed by the Henderson
bill, and the increase of 5000 men reported
favorab!y by the senate military committee,
last winter, state of usefulness would be
reached which would enable us to creditab'y
perform such service as the country might
demand"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
They Traded Wives.
Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution.
There died near Woodville an old
negro woman named Betsy Gull, who
Lad been sold since emancipation. Liv-
ing upon plantation in that neighbor-
hood not many years ago were two ne
gro men. Both had wives, but the
current of their domestic lives did not
run smoothly. They got together one
day and began discussing their relative
conditions, when they came to the con-
clusion that a swap of wives might be
beneficial. This they did, the negro
man who exchanged for Betsy paying
$40 and an old jacksaw as boot. The
two wives changed their places of abode
and lived happy ever afterwards, both
leaving large families. They died of,
one by one, until Betsy, the last of the
four original parties to the contract,
passed away. There has been number
of such trades in wives between negroes
since the war.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
TIE JOY OF INCeMPLErENEsa
CAssEL's.

If all our lives were one bright glare
Ut sunlight, clear, unclouded:
II all our paths were smooth and fair.
By no soft gloom enshrouded.
Should we not miss the twilight bonrp - -,
tie haze and sedness?
Should we not long for storms and shovern n
break the constant gladness?
1t none were sick and none were sad.
What service could we render?
think 1t we were alwa, clad
We scarcely could be tender
ARd it our beloved did never need cur pstisnA
ministrations,
Each would grow cold, and lose indeed ita svuuok
est consolation.
And IT our sorr,.ws never claimed our hoarta
And every wish were granted,
Patience would die and hope depars
Life would be disenchanted.
And yet in heaven is no more night.
In heaven is no more sorrow:
Such unimagined new delight,
Fresh grace from pain will borrow
Like the poor seed which under ground. seeks In
true life above it:
knowing not what will there be found wharf
the sunbeams kiss and love it.
Some In darkness upward glow,
And look and long for heaven.
But cannot picture it below
Till more Of Light be given.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
National Cattle Growers Association
They Decide to Consolidate.

CHICAGO, November 15.-At the annual
meeting of the National Cattle Growers
Association held at the Sherman house this
afternoon, it was decided by unanimous
vote to unite with the National Cattle and
Horse Growers Association of America in
the Consolidated Cattle Growers assccia-
ton of America.
The action was taken in accordance with
the recommendation of the conference com.
n-ittee appointed last November, looking
toward the merging of the two rival associa-
tions. A joint meeting of the members of
both of the old associations is to be held at
the Chicago beard of trade Tuesday, the
10Th, when formal consolidation will take
place. The general delegate convention of
lie cattle growers to be held under the aus
pieces of this consolidated association will
occur at the same place Tuesday afternoon
and Wednesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
BULaARIA.s NEW RULER.

The Successor to Alexander Chosen by the
S0braDje.
SoTIA, November 10.-The sobrapje, at a
secret session last evening, after debate
which lasted three hours, decided to elect
Prince Waldemar the third son of the king
of Denmark, as successor to Prince Alexan-
der on the throne of Bulgaria. Prince Wal
demar is % years old. NJ. Branof. project
of Sofia, has resigned. His dismissal has
been demanded by General KaDlbare, be-
cause he had elected a Russian subject from
the Sofia council chamber. The project at
once offered to resign, but General Kaul-
bars insisted that the government diemiss
him.
TmNovA, November, 10-The session OF
the sobranje to elect q successor to Prince
Alexander was held this morning. Rodo-
slavofY, the prime minister, proposed the
name of Prince Waldemar, and the whole
assembly rose in body and elected Waldo
mar by reclamation. Tho public in tho
galleries did not participate IN the enthu-
siasm manifested By The deputies and e.
hibited no approval Of the election
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20
AN ELEGANT SCHEME.

A New Republic to DO Formed Of the
States of sonora, durango and Chihua-
hua-Editor Cutting one of the Leaders
Tho New Government to be . social
istic" Republic.
ST. Lou1s, November ia special from
Dallas, Texas, Gays: Il appears that fitibus
and establish new republic, to be COM
posed of the present states of Chihuahua,
Sonora and Durango, is no myth. Two em-
iseariss of the movement arrived in Dallas
yesterday. Oce Of them has just given out
some points as to the true inwardness of the
daring scheme. He says the filibustering
movement was on foot before the Cutting case
was heard of. but Cutting is one Of the
leadere. The executive committee consists
of twelve people, three located at Ell Paso,
two travelling working up the scheme by
secret agency, and the remainder are some
wealthy men in New York, Chicago, Salt
Lake City and the City of Mexico. Three
of the executive committee are Roman
Catholic priests. One of the latter is now
on his way to Rome to conferwith the pope.
His holiness, it is said. has long desired
some conyulsion in Mexico which might
give an opportunity for the re- establish
conspiretors look with great confidence to
him for aid. New York and Chicago CAPT.
talists are in the scheme for what they can
make. 1t is to be socialistic republic. held
in check by strong military power. Great
inducements are to be offered to unem-
ployed workingmen of the United States to
emigrate thither. Cutting, the only man
who is personally publicly known or sus-
pected in connection with the affair, is re-
ceiving bushel of letters a day from all
parts of the country. Nearly all these let
tiers tender personal service, and the writer's
of many of them say they can each raise
from one to i've companies armed and
equipped. The Yaqul Indians, who have
for five years past held at bay the military
powers of Mexico, have beer. approached to
become active allies of the movement, and
their chiefs are eager to take part. Conf
Dental agents are to be appointed in the
principal cities of Texas and throughout the
country. Ten thousand men have already
been pledged, and the leaders of the move
ment say they could, if necessary, throw an
army of 100, 900 men across the Rio Grande.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, November 13.-An
investigation of the matter has proved
that there is no truth in the rumor that Cut
ting was collecting recruits for an invasion
of Mexico. The foreman of the Democrat
has letter from Cutting in which the writer
applies for position as a composition, Civ
ing as reason his desire to get away from
Ell Paso.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20


Do you remember day long past,
when Ne roamed along through q vfn6. al
wood, - -
And came to ledge Of rock 1t lisa
Where With hands clasped clooo - az1nf
stood7 - -
We heard the murmur Of aiming stronna
The whisper Of leaves that sV1vel3 skovs
And over our souls swept the gold6n dro6zs
That come with the dawn Of iove.
Do you remember the sieh that sfirrs1
The bending grass In the risinx brer1a
That brought N the cote of . distsnt ~.
And Wild, weird m1rmun from distanf ssuor
The birds call came like happy son~- = {.
And We gave NO heed to the eeSsa ~ 49,
For fear 10 forgotten, and hope il stTuRe.
With loves great gladness known.
Do You remember? viii you forget?
these words are common and quickly sald:
but they viii be treasured when eyes A. -
With the tears OF those who mourn a dand
Not ID, but sleepin we cannot d.;
Our souls are DEATH IS by loves svest ~.
And wherever Gods glorious Kingdoms ia
There shall see your face
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-11-20

Winfield Tribune: A lot of wild and
woolly Winfield Kids attempted to give
an exhibition of frontier scene ON
Ninth avenue the other day. Selecting
little Charlie Greer as their victim, they
larieted him and proceeded to drag him
through the streets. Not being in full
sympathy with the act, little Charlie
proceeded to cut himself loose from his
captors and after giving one of them an
ugly cash on the hand, succeeded 10
escaping without much trouble.