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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
A Musical Suicide.

LONDON, April 28.-Helene Crosmund, q
prima donna, committed suicide by shooting
herself in a cab in Picadilly. on Wednesday
night. She had signed q contract with Mr..
Harris, of Drury Lane opera, but owing
to a misunderstanding tore up the contract
in fit of temper. Later she tried to reopen
negotiations, but Mr.. Harris had in the
meantime, engaged a substitute. The affair
brought on nervous illness and she nearly
died from the effects of an over dose of
narcotics, which she had taken. She bought
the revolver with which she shot herself
three days before committing the deed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Blaine In Good Health.

PORTLAND, Me-, April N.-Dr. N. P. Pot
ter, of Brighton, is in this city on his return
from Europe, where he has been spending
Naples when he left, and was looking fine
and seemed in the best of spirits. He spoke
of the coming election, and said the demo-
Gratis must have New York in order to sue
coed. He showed no signs of ill health, and
Potter says the statements published to that
effect are the inventions of his political enc
mies-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
A Labor Man i'm Convention.

CLAY CENTER, KAN, April 3O.-The union
labor convention of the Fifth congressional
district, held here to-day, adopted unani-
mously the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, Hon. John A. Anderson has
ably advocated the principles and aims of
the union labor party in the halls of con-
gress, and
WHEREAS, Two years ago the republican
party, in convention assembled at Concor-
dia, refused to endorse his position and re-
fused to renominate him, and
WHEREAS, The people of the district, led
by the greenback party, took up their own
cause and nominated Hon. John A. Ander-
son, at peoples convention, and triumph
antly elected him, and,
WHEREAS, The republican party have been
scheming to defeat, at the behest of their
masters, the monopolists of the country, the
Hon. j. A. Anderson, and
WHEREAS, There is danger that they will
regret their action of two years ago and
throw their votes to the democratic nominee
in order to defeat the peoples friend; and
WHEREAS, We, the union labor party, de-
sire the reelection of John A. Anderson be-
cause, in principle and action not in name,
he is in hearty sympathy with our party,
therefore
Resorled, That John A. Anderson be NOM
mated as standard bearer of the union labor
party of the Fifth congressional district,
and we pledge him our hearty support.
District delegates to the national conven-
ton are John Davis, Junction City, and w.
II. Wright, of Concordia. L. j. Fryberger,
of this city, was chosen presidential elect0r.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
A Town Totally Destroyed.

ST. PAUL, MIMI, April ga Deadwood
special to the Pioneer-Press says: Central
City was destroyed by fire early this morn
ing. Not store or shop is left standing
and 100 buildings were burned. Fifty fam
lilies are left homeless. Deadwood is send
ing them food. Loss, $25O,OOO. Insurance,
$4,000. No one was injured. Central City
is mining town two and one-half miles
west of Deadwood with population of
1000. It ships about 100000 worth of bull
lion monthly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
All for Ryan.

ELkRnan, KAN, April A-TSpeciaL +
The republicans of this city organized 10
publican club last evening, electing NJ. r.
Nudge. president: e. J. DALEY, vice presi-
dent; G. d. Gardiner, secretary; d. v.
Dowd, treasurer. The sentiment of the
club favored the reelection OF Hon Thomas
RYAN AZ a representative of this district. A
resolution endorsing his labors in congress
and pledging the club to use every honora-
bic effort to secure the nomination and re-
election was passed by Q unanimous vote
amid enthusiastic cheers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Arerribls Accident.

JHFKRsoNvnLE, Ind, April 28.-Walter
SEWERS, q 81 year man and Charles
Davis, - year man, were almost
burned to death at the Southern prison last
evening. Servers and Davis are oupola tend
tamping bar became chilled and could not
be removed from the aperture through which
the motion iron flows. The only remedy
was to knock out the bottom and this being
done the motion iron, 10000 pounds or
more, fell with splash. The clothing Of
the two tenders, who had not retired to q
proper distance, become ignited from some
of the iron falling upon them and in an in
slant they were enveloped n flames. They
ran like wild men through the yards and it
was with great difficulty that they we're
caught and the flames extinguished. Both
are Burned from head to foot and will die.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
A Big Day in Garden City.

GARDEN CRY, KAN, April 26.--Odd Eel
lows day was celebrated here to-day in ele-
CANT style. The largest encampment ever
Instituted in the state YVES recently insti-
tuted by Grand Secretary S. F. Burdett.
Yesterday canton Of nearly forty members
cession of street parades, speeches and mil
itary manouvers. A sermon at the Congre
gational church, and speaking in the after.
noon at Stevens opera house we're part of
the exercises of the day. Many Odd Eel
lows were present from surrounding towns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Night Riders In Arkansas.

81. LOUIS. Mo-, April 2S.-Advices from
Conway county, Ark, say that the people Of
Gregory township have been harrassed for
the last six months with men who call them
selves Regulators" who take the darkness
of night to do their outlawry. They visited
bea. him brdtally. Also a white man,
the same night, living near by. The best
citizers of the township are talking of petit
tioning the prosecuting attorney to ferret
out these midnight marauders and have them
brought to justice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 26.-The re-
publican members of the ways and means
committee met to-day in the room of the
committee of banking and currency for the
purpose of hearing about a dozen persons
representing manufacturing interests and
labor organizations.
The statements of the persons in brief
were to the effect that they desired to take
exception to the remark made on the floor of
the house by the friends of the Mills bill
that the laborers and manufacturers derived
no benefit from the present tariff law.
They also entered an energetic appeal
against the action of the ways and means
committee in refusing to hear faom the rep
resentrtives of the interests that would be
affected by the pending bill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
The New ch,ef y,.&,..

WAsHIsGros, D. G., April O.-The
president has nominated nj. W. Fuile,.
OF Illinois, to Be chief justice Of the supreme
Mr.: Springer said: .sths appointment al
Mr.. RULER as chief Justice. was the very
Mr.. Fuller is pre-eminent in his profeesim.
OF unlmpeachable integrity and his priyafe
character and exemplary IN every respect.
30 - about 81 years of age, is in eood
Eea!th and gives promise Of a LONG N
brilliant career ON the bench. He is az
oeedingiy courteous in his manner and Arm
ana unyieidlng IN his convictions of right,
he Is not partisan but q democrat in the
enlarged and better sense, a democrat from
prlnGpie. His appointment will give Qreat
satisfaction to the people of Illinois and
the northwest. without regard to party and
to the entire country as Boon as his abilities
are known"
Senator Cullom says: 81 have known Mr.
Fuller Tor twenty-five years or more. He is
scholar and IL possessed of more than or
binary literary attainments. I regard him
as an excellent lawyer and am sure he Win
make an excellent chief justice.n
Mr.. Fuller was Lot an applicant and has
not been in Washington since the death of
Chief Justice Waite.
CHICAGO, April 3.-The nomination of
Melville w. Fuller as chief Justice of the
OAAsON ososOoS 40 AC&oxuoO ucT0 Win QY08I
satisfaction by the leading men of both par
ties. Melville Weston Fuller was born in
Augusta, Maine, on February IL, 1888
father was Frederick A. Fuller, his mother
Catharine Martin, daughter of Chief JUS
tice Faltam Weston.
Melville W. was fitted for college in Au-
gusta and graduated in Bow6oin, in the
class OF 1858, one OF his class mates being E.
j. Rhelps, our minister to England. Mr.,
Fuller began to practice Law 10 Augusta in
1856. While waiting for clients he acted as
editor of the Age and won his spurs in jour
nalism.
Feeling that his true field of work was the
law and realizing that his native city did not
afford that scope for effort which he stood
in need of, M. Fuller came to Chicago. He
did not have to wait long for practice. His
ability was speedily recognized aud properly
rewarded. For thirty years he has enjoyed
lucrative practice and has won distinction
among the foremost lawyers at this bar.
He was delegate to the democratic ma
tional conventions of 1864, 1872, 1876 and
1850. In 1860 he was selected by the citizens
to deliver the address of welcome to Stephen
A. Douglas.
In 1883, Mr.. Fuller married Calista o.
Reynolds, and after her decease, Mary FL
len, daughter of the distinguished banker,
William F. CoOlbaugh. He has eight daugh-
tiers.
Mr.. Fuller was dining with some friends
at the lroquois club when found by an As
ISOLATED press reporter. He had no intima-
ton whatever of the nomination and was 20
overcome at the announcement that, for
some moments, he could utter nothing
more than an exclamation of surprise. He
requested that he be not pressed for an ex-
tended interview, saying that he was not in
condition to talk on the subject, as the nom.
ination had come 80 Unexpectedly. He,
however, stated that he would not decline
the nomination.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Anti-saloon Republicans.

New YORK, April 26-Albert Griffin,
chairman Of the antl-saloon republican
national committee, reports numerous
letters received from senat rs, congressm
governors and other leaders, including sew
eral whose names are being considered in
connection with the presidency, strongly
endorsing the movement to commit the
party openly against the saloons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Trial Of Alex Frye.

COLUMBUS, KAN, April 28.-1he testimony
in the burglary case Of Alex Frye, member
os the Bla!ock horse thieving gang, who
murdered Constable Gordon several months
loci. one of the alleged murderers vas the
principal witness and. having turned states
evidence he gave some damaging testimony
against Frye.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Kansas City Live Stock Market.
H.~,., ~ &C

AANbAb OIIXs MY L 1ooos
Tho Liue Stock Indicator reports:
CATTLE-Receipts. LOO head; shipments.-
Market allow and weak for shipping grades
ana steady for butchele' steers and cows Good
to choice, coan-fed. a l564 90 common to
Medium. . 2064 00s stockers, 81 0092 co.
feeders, g 9o6s SO; cows 81 506esi40.
Marfst opensd steady on medium and hssvy
weights: pigs . ehaGe weaker, closing Strong.
Good 10 chioce, s 1e65 %; common 20 medL
nm, q 7s@s Is; ckps and piga % 60A 90.
head. The market was steady. Good to choice,
a COCA 50; common to medium. q 0o09 50.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
A Serious Explosion.

LAWRENCE, MASS, April 2S.-This morn.
ing the boilers of the Russell! Paper COM
pany used to boil rags suddenly exploded
Michael Melvin and Robert Evans. who
were in the room, we're both blown through
the walls, which were partially demolished.
They were taken to the hospital. The form.
or was badly scalded and will probably die.
Evans injuries are not serious. The report
of the explosion was heard all over the city.
No cause Is known.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
s.pator st.nford's Candidacy.

DETROIT, April N.-An Evening journal
special from Washington says: Senator
Stanford to-day told the Journal that all the
talk aboat him as q presidential candidate
was absurd. He Is not now and neve has
been q candidate, and does not wish to be
considered as such. Since his name was
mentioned in this connection he has re-
ceived many letters daily on the subject,
which he had not sven taken the trouble to
answer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
BRUTALLY MURDERED,
Two Kansas Men Murdered in . CoWardly
Manner by Vigilantes. -.


'ro Manner by vigilantes. =,
BELuDEsE, KAN, April 26.-The murder
of DR.. w. A. Ashley and Eugene Grove, of
this place, in the Indian Territory, has been
confirmed. They hired q team and buggy
to GO to the nation on hunting and pros
pecting tour. When few miles below
Englewood, in the Indian Territory, they
we're met by vigilantes who called Grove to
their camp, and without warning or cere-
mony, hanged him on a sapling. Ashley
drew his Winchester and opened fire. They
murdered him at once, fifteen balls piercing
his body. They had two women compan-
ions and what has become of the remains
Of the murdered men or unfortunate females
cannot be conjectured. Sheriff Oleson has
returned from the scene and says he cannot
find any trace of the people nor team. This
is the most atrocious deed inflicted in a
country where crime has full sway. The
vigilantes are in most cases worse than
those whom they seek to kill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Seventh District Prohibitionists,

DODGE CITY, KAN, April 26.-The prohi-
ton district convention held in this ty to-
day, nominated L. X. Mcintyre, of Dodge
City; L. w. Bowling, of Wichita, and Miss
B. B. Hazlett, of st. John. to the national
convention, and William Freddy, of CHM
maron, and ]. L. Sewart, of Wichita, alter
mates, and E. w. Beeson, of Kiowa county,
candidate for congress. Eleven counties
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05

ground that The verdict was aRainst the svi.
dence, the amount excessive, The iury vas
controlled b. popular prejudice against
corporations and detectives, that Fotherine
ham acted voluntarily ,thet certain testimony
was ruled on: that should have been al
mitted and that the court erred in instruct
ing the jury.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Train Wreck on the GO"

OMAHA, NEB., April 27.-The Cannon Ball
train from Kansas City, on the Burlington
d Missouri River railroad, was wrecked
near Alma to-day, caused by bridge giving
way. l.. A. Towne, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, was killed, and Charles Eaton, of
Lincoln, badly injured. The mail and ex-
press cars with their contents, we're de-
strOyed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
General Res 6 Lo1isville.

LOUISVILLE, K1., April 3O.-General John
Rea. of Minneapolis, COMMUNICATIONS
Of the Grand Army. arrived here and was
rendered reception tonight at Masonic
temple, by posts of the cities of Jefferson
Vile and.New Albany. About 500 persons
were present and several enthusiastic
speeches were made. General Re&'s visit -
in the interest Of the organization.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
a Shut Down.

81. Lou1s. April 2S.-The Vulcan Steel
mills viii close down in July, throwing sev-
erai hundred men out of employment. This
% regarded as result OF an over production
in steel, the decline in prices and the
scarcity OF the right kind of ore in this mar
ket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
VIII Aid the Canal.

PARm. April 28.-The chamber Of deputies
to-day, BY vote of 196 to los, decided to
discuss the clauses of the Panama lottery
loan bill. The ultimate adoption of the bill
10 therefore probable.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05

revolver, killing her instantly. He than
placed the weapon to his own head and fired
inficting fatal wound. Jealousy vas ~
cause. Three children, aged from s to Is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
A Liberal Offer.

London, April 2S.-Sir Andrew Barclay
Walker, formerly mayor of Liverpool, has
offered to give $4,000 towards building .
cathedral in that city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Old Story.

RocHEsrKR,N. Y, April 25.-William Bull
lock, an employe of the West Shore rail-
road, at Newark, Wayne county. this state,
shot his wife four times this morning with Q
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Unusual Cold.

LYNcHBuRo, Va, April 25.-The weather
in very cold for the season, and there has
been heavy frost for the past two nights.
Great anxiety is felt for the fruit. Il d
thought to be ruined. Lee has formed in
exposed places.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
AKansas Killing.

LACROSSE, KAN, April 30.-Jap Hun, a
farmer living seven miles north, came TO
town tonight and surrendered himself 70
Sheriff Ficken and reported he had killed
William Slate in self defense.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05

81. Lou1s, Mo-, April PA motion to
set aside the verdict and for . new trial,
was made by Adams Express company yes
serde. in the Fotheringham case, ON The
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Snow and lee 10 the North.

SHzBoxoAn, MIcH., April S0.-The ice h
broken in the harbor and IL moving up The
strait. A heavy northeast wind and
snow storm prevails and the snow ID now
two inches deep. No boats can b seen On
account Of the thick weather.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
An Old Kansan Dead .

JUNCTION C1TY, KAN, April 28:.W. W:
Sergeant, an old and respected citizen and
business man who located here In 1866 u
dead.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
FIFTlETH CONGRESS.
V0O0 08ye
aXNATE.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April An the
renate to-day Senator Vest reported favora-
bly, bill to provide postofice buildings IN
all towns IN which, for three years the postal
receipts have exceeded s., 1000. The greater
part of the time of the senate was taken up
with the discussion of tho international
copyright bill. After an executive session
the senate adjouaned.
HOUSE
The time of the house was consumed IN
debating the Mills tariff bill. Mr.. McMllan
made an earnest plea for the passage OF the
bill and Mr.. Burrows WAS as earnest IN op-
posing it. Without vote the house sd-
iourned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
saturday,
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, D. C.,sApril 2S.-There was
but thirty-five members of the house present
to-day, many members having gone to Phil
adelphia to witness the launching of the gov
eminent vessels. The day was spent in dis
cussing the tariff bill. Such leaders as
Bayne, of Pennsylvania, Reed, of Maine and
Breckinridge, of Kentucky, took part In a
running debate, but no important speech
was made.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-05
Friday.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April N.-The entire
day session in the house was consumed in
debating the Mills tariff bill. No speeches
of importance were made on either side of
the question. At the evening session q
number of private pension bills were passed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-10
A DEMOCRATIC STATE CON-
VENTION.

A delegate convention of the Democratic party
of the state of Kansas is hereby called to meet in
the city of Wichita at IL O'Clock on Thursday.
the 18th day of May 1885, for the purpose of elect
ing eighteen delegates and eighteen alternates to
represent the Democratic party of the state of Kan
in the Democratic National convention to be
held in the city of St. Louis on the 5th day of
June. 1888. The basis of represcn tation in the
state convention shall be one delegate and one
alternate for every 200 votes any fraction thereof
100 votes cast for Hon. s. l. Isett, Democratic
candidate for lieutenant governor in 1886; also
every county in the state that has been organized
since that election, and each unorganized county
shall be entitled to delegate alternate to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-10
A Romantic Wedding

About twelve months ago an adv'er-
tisement in the matrimonial columns
of a northern journal attracted the at
tention of Mr.. Leven II. McDonough,
of Leesburg, Va, which led to a cor
respondence, and exchange of photo
graphs, etc., between that gentleman
and Miss Annie E. Clarke, of Manitoba,
Canada. AS the correspondence pro-
crossed sympathy engendered each for
the other ripened into love, and avowal
of which on the part Of the former was
reciprocated by the latter. An engage
ment followed, and according to ar
rangement the lady arrived in Lees
burg last Monday, where they were to
be married. The eXpectant husband
failed to recognize Miss Clarke at the
depot, but few minutes later he met
her for the first time at the Reamer
House. They were mutually pleased,
and the next evening were united in
marriage. The whole town turned out
to tender their congratulations as the
newly-wedded couple proceeded from
the hotel to the home which the groom
had prepared for the faithful bride,
who, from her far off northerns home
had solitary and alone journeyed
hundreds of miles to meet her be-
trOthed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-10
Barton County Coal.

We have at this Office specimens of
coal which was found at depth of
eighty feet, on the HORNE place, about
ten miles from town. Henry Wildgen
has been drilling well at this place,
and in washing the cuttings of the
drill small quantities of black, btu
minous substance was discovered,
which, upon examination, proves to be
good quality of coal. 1t is hard and
bright, very much resembling Canon
City coal, and burns freely and rapidly.
1t is impossible with the drill used by
Mr.. Wildgen, to tell how thick a vein
was penetrated, but it is thought by
those who examined it that the find in
dicates coal in paying quantities.
In this connection we would state
that the prospecting company now
drilling some two and half miles from
town held a secret meeting yesterday.
and the stockholders who were in at
tendance seem to be greatly elated
about something, though when inter
viewed were non-communicative
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-10

lines: ''We are Informed by promi-
nent citizen that Mr.. Bonushunter, a
large eastern carriage manufacturer,
VIII move his plant to our thriving
young city if he receives proper en-
couragement;' and much more TO the
same effect. The scheme is agitated, a
mass-meeting is held, the encourage
ment'' is duly subscribed, grounds pro-
cured, and building erected-an with
out cent of cost to Mr.. Bonushunter,
who. when everything is ready, takes a
few of the remaining thousands and
buys the necessary machinery.
Where's the plant? Oh, MIR. Bonus
hunters avoirdupois, in which is in
Guided an abnormal development of
cheek of the prize-conundrum variety,
represents the ''plant''-a hardy" so
to speak.
When the good towns people dis
cover the true condition of affairs
that they have, almost unsolicited, es-
tablished a fifteen cent man in TWEEN
ty-thousand dollar bUsiness-they want
to rave, but they don't; for rival towns
would hear of it then. So they chew
the bitter cud of reflection, and inward
ly VOW that they will never, g,ever be
'taken in" again. But they will be-;
for many of onr over-grown Kansas
towns seem to be the chosen home of
the shark and the man with-a-mis-
Observation-Disclosures upon whom he
had Manhattan LadustliLaist.