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Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Coming to Their seuees

Macon, Ga, December 21.-Some un-
known persons nailed large United States
flag to telephone pole in this city, on one
of the principal streets where it could be
seen by large portion of the population.
TIE attention of officers of the United
States court, now in session here. vas called
to the matter, and United States Marshal
Hon. Lucius II. Lamar after consultation
with Judge Emery Spser, sent out his depu-
tieswho removed the flag and ran il up over
the United States building on flag pole.
furnished By the jury in attendance upon
the court. Judge Speer. in thanking the
jury for their action, strongly reproved the
conduct of the pereons Who had pl iced this
indignity upon the national ensign, and
said tuch occurrences gave Q character to
the southern people which they did not de-
serve and alluded in forcibls terms 70 the
blessings and advantages the people enjoy
under the nag. The incident created quite
Q sensation. All the ofncers Of tho court,
including the judge and marshal, are sx-
confederates.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

FoRT BuToRD. DAx.. Deeember A-An
epidemic hes broken ont among the peinci
palhorse ranches Of the lovsrYellovstone. Il
hrst made its appearance about three weeks
ago and Was considered Of bat little import
ancs. but Il has become 20 dangerous and Il
spreadinR nth such alarming rapidity that
It IL causing much anxiety in this section OF
the country. The disease affects the glands
ut the throat and in the majority Of cases, .
swelling which extends from the point OF
the jaw to the breast, making respiration
and eating matters of great difficulty. Thus
far the favorable open weather has saved
them but should q cold snap set In great
mortality will be the result.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

The Eastern Blizzard and Flood.
CHICAGO, Dec. pa dispatch from Mon
treal regarding the blizzard the first of the
week, says;
Train service is greatly delayed by the
all of snow.
Reports of more serious loss of life and
damage are expected when the telegraph is
once more in working order.
QUEBEC, Dec. 22.-The storm which has
been raging here all the week rose to biz
zard and the wind and snow are sweeping
the almost deserted streets with binding
violence. The thoroughfares are terribly
drifted. All communication is cut off be-
tween town and country. Farmers from the
surrounding districts here say that the roads
are almost impossible and fences and build
ings have been blown down, which will re-
suit in enormous damage. 1t was difficult
for them to go to their barns to care for
their stock.
ScRA,eoN, Pa, Dec. pa heavy rain
storm caused rise in the Lackawanna
river. The debris borne down stream was
biockei by the Jersey Central railroad
bridge, which was in process of completion,
and the water thus damned overhowed its
banks and submerged one of the principal
thoroughfares for quarter of mile. and
when the people awoke they found their
property covered with water to the depth OF
several feet and themselves imprisoned in
their homes. The widest consternation
prevailed for time, but several young men
finally secured boats and came to the res
cue. The damage to property will probably
amount tp $50, 900, while the express loss to
the Jersey Central railway company will
reach at least $1,000. Two railroad
bridges were swept away and track was de-
stroyed for distance of 100 yards, cutting
of transportation.
WILksBARRE, Pa, Dec 22-The water in
the Susquehanna river has been rising rap
idly and street cars running between here
and Kingston were stopped on the account
of high water flooding the flats on the west
side of the river. a.
CARLISLE, Pa, Dec 22-Reports from the
towns in the Cumberland valley, show that
thousands of dollars worth of property has
been destroyed by one of the most disas-
trous rain and wind storms which has visited
this section. In rural districts dwelling
houses were uuroofed, barns blown down,
trees uprooted and fences blown to pieces.
In this city awnings were blown into the
streets, shutters and chimneys blown down
and other damage done. The loss cannot
be estimated.
CANAJoHARIE, N. Y, Dec. pa blizzard
in the Mohawk valley caused trains of the
Central ana West Shore railroads to be de-
river is very high.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. PA high wind
wrecked telephone and electric light wires
about town. Rain turned to q thick snow
storm. Steamers will not proceed until the
storm abates. The Boston boat arriving
had one of the toughest times she ever ex-
periencsd.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Quay aud tho Loyal Legion Both There.

Quay aud tho Loyal Legion Both There.
1ND1ANAPOLIs, IND, December H.
Trains from Chicago, st. Louis, cincinnati
and Cleveland brought many Loyal Legion
veterans to attend the banquet. Colonel
William Cassius Goodloe of Kentucky il
among the arrivals. Senator Quay, accom-
panied by Hon. John @. New, General Will
liams and Colonel Britton, drove out to
General Harrison's residence. General
Harrison anticipated the arrival of his dis
tineuished visitors and came out into the
hallway as they were announced Here he
was introduced BY Colonel New to Chair
man Quay. The famous men, in silence,
rison, welcoming the senator, led the way to
the library accompanied by Colonel New,
General Williams and Colonel Britton.
After a half hours general conversation
Messrs. Williams and Britton concluded
their call, leaving Chairman Quay and
Colonel New cloeeted with the president
elect. Mr.. Quay was the generals guest at
lunch. Shortly after o'clock the Pennsyl-
vania senator returned to his hotel and left
for Washington that evening.
No sooner had General Harrison conclu
ded his talk with Senator Quay after lunch,
than the Loyal Legion visitors began to
pour in upon him. The veterans gave the
entire afternoon up to social enjoyment.
Tho weather was delightful.
At noon the $50 visiting members of the
Loyal Legion congregated at the Bates
House. When Commander-iH-cbief Hayes
appeared in the lobby of the hotel, consider
ably grayer than when last here. he was &C.
corded q veritable ovation by this comrades,
who pressed around him and shook hands
with great cordiality. It took General Hayes
half an hour to get through the crowd and
up the stairs, where at o'clock the Loyal
Legion formally began their exercises.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29


TOPEKA. KAN, December 21.-It 10 ru-
mored about the Rock leland general oaice
building that on January general change
in division superintendents will take place.
W. I. Allen left for Colorado Springs In his
special coach in company with ConduetoR
Jake Williams, who it is said will be made
division superintendent of the western di-
vision, with headquarters at Colorado
Springs. j. J. Lawrence, the present super
intendent at that plac., will be transferred
to the southwestern division, with head
quarters at Herington, and NJ. E. Wattles.
who is in charge of the division at present,
will resign. Mr.. Charles Dunlap Of the east
ern division will remain at Horton. Thee
changes will all 60 into effect on the first
prOxlmo. There is NO cause assigned for
Mr.. Wattles' resignation, and on account Of
the absence of Mr.. Allen no positive infor.
nation can be obtained.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
National Inspection

WAsH1xoTox, D. c., December IL.
A bill has been introduced in the senate -
provide for the inspection Of live stook
about to be slaughtered ct slaughter housoai
canning, ealtinR, packing and rendoefHl
establishments. the carcasses and peodn66;
of which are intended for human consumn-
tion in any state or territory other th6m.
where slaughtered or for exportation to for
eign countries. and 10 prohibit the infeo-s
duction Of adulterated or misbrandbd f66HF
or drugs into any state or territory OF stho<
District of Columbia.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
A Fireman's Brave Deed.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, DecembeR 2l.-An
attempt to wreck the Texas express train on
the St Louis d San Francisco railroad was
made at Lyman station, four miles east Of
this city. The switch bolts were moved and
the rails spread to throw the train over au
embankment, but the switch target was left
in proper position. Fortunately for the 200
souls on the train, wild engine vas run
ming ahead and this plunged through the
switch at forty-mile speed. The engine
quarter of a mile. The fireman. With .
broken ankle, dragged himself back for
more than q mile and tagged the train,
saving it from destruction. There Il NO
clue to the perpetrators Of the diabolical
deed. but they are evidently the same Who
ATTEMPTED to wreck the st. Louis mail train
a few days ago.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
CONGRESSIONAL.
TUESDAY.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December 1s.-
The senate disposed of three more pages of
the tariff bill.
A resolution offered providing for two ses-
sions daily until otherwise ordered, being
objected to by Mr.. Vest, was laid over.
HOUSE.
The house considered the legislative ap-
preparation bill. Mr.. Henderson moved an
addition to the clerical force of the civil ser
vice commission. Defeated after q spicy
debate. A motion to strike out all appro-
priations for the commission was lost after
long political debate. This bill was pun
ished in committee of the whole and then
passed by the house.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

Local Option In Missour1's Courts.
KANSAS C1rY, Mo-, December 22.-Judge
Ellison Of the court of appeals rendered q
decision declaring the local option elections
held in Marshall and Saline counties about
q year ago, void on account Of the irre2u
larities in the manner of election.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 22.-Mn. Mary
sames began action for divorce here against
Luther James. She charges him with deser-
ton and non-support. Luther James was
formerly member of the notorious James
gang Of outlaws of Missouri and il q cousin
OF Jesse and Frank. The couple were mar
ried in 1880 and came to this city to live.
Sporting men say that he was unsuccessful
in business and tried gambling With equally
poor success, and that he was cruel to his
wife. going SO far as to secure her incarcsra-
tion in an insane asylum.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Frisco Versus Samoa and tho Spanish.

Frisco Versus Samoa and tho Spanish.
SAN Francisco, CAL, December 22.-
The chamber of commerce adopted a memo
rial to congress denouncing the aggressive
action of the German government in the
Samoan islands, as destructive to American
interests and cruel to American residents
there. The memorial urges congress to
adopt decided policy and suggests that the
course of action at this time in Samoan af-
fairs would result in some aggressive pol
icy by Germany in regard to Hawaiian is-
lands.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

PHnADEIPMA December N.-The woek
Of removing the skin from the remains OF
"Big Chief" the elephant stranglsd at IL
winter quarters Of Adam Forepangh several
days ago. vas commenced BY O. F. Mirquot,
ta1idermist Of Rochester, in the yard in TIE
rear Of the biological department. Of tha
university Of Pennsylvania. Several barrels
OF fluid were injected into tbs carcass after
tho body hsd been raised in the air By
tackle suspended from . big cross bar. A
shed will be constructed over the body, and
after the skinniog process is completed, the
work Of dissection will be commenced. It
is thought that about three months viii BE-
oceuoied in cutting the carcass up. and it
will be fully two years before the report of
observations will be made by the staff sur
geons who are to conduct the operations.
As dissection progresses q drawing viii be
made of the different parts, and toe skele-
ton will be Joined and set up in the college
museum.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Tho Statehood Convention.

MITCHELL, DAK., December 22.-The con-
vention of south Dakota democrats held
here for the purpose Of taking action to ad-
vance the cause of statehood, was attended
by delegates from twenty-one counties and
was very enthusiastically in favor of the
matter. A committee of the leading dem
ocrats Of the territory was appointed to 60
to Washington and place tie matter before
congress.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

An attempt has been made to blow up ene
ofice of the commissary of police In ferls
with dynamite bomb. Nobody was m
jured.
George Baesett and eon and Z. =. Hug
gins. of Bedford, Ia, are reported to be IN
the Texas penitentiary for stealing hero
of ponies.
Springer stated in the house that the com
mittee on territories had unanin1ouely De.
cided not to call up the territorial bill until
January Is.
Rumors are revived that Jay Gould Is
about purchasing the Santa Fe's Chicago
line. 1t is said he wants 1t as q chicago
outlet for the Missouri Pacific.
A sleeping car caught fire on the Illinois
Central road, near Kankakee. The nine
passengers were hustled into another car
and the burning car deluged with water.
Attorney General Baker. of Iowa, has en-
tered st Davenport twenty-four suits against
the Chicago, Rock Island and Paclhc rail-
way for charging extortionate freight rates
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
A DYNAMITE bomb.

LrTcH1ELD, Ill, December 22.-Some
miscreant threw dynamite bomb into the
cupola Of the Litnhfeld Car aud Machine
company's foundry. The missile exploded.
tearing the copalo to pieces and seriously
injuring two of the employees.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

Governor John A., Don't Want Governor
George WIS. Place rs Rumorcd.
ATcH1soN, KAN, December 22.-It is stat ID
on good authority that Governor John A.
Martin will retire.permanently from politics
at the close OF his term of office and on
January Is gill return to Atchison and as
snme editorial control of his paper, the
Champion. The statement that he is an
aspirant for federal appointment is denied.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Southern Republicans MIX Tn.

SOUTHERN NepuDItcans NIX In.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December o.
At a conference OF southern republicans al
Washington it was decided that "the presi-
dent should select at least one member Of
his cabinet from the south, and.that he
should be fully informed of the prevailing
sentiment among southern republicans in
favor of the passage of the BLAIR educational
bill and the desire for wise measures to pre-
vent bribery, intimidation and fraud at all
federal elections and to secure an honest
count and returns by effective federal leRis-
lation.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
A Great Big Stone.

CHICAGO, December 22.-The seventy ton
granite monolith. to mark the grave Of
e1-Mayor "Long John' Wentworth, was
successfully placed in permanent position
at Rose Hill cemetery. A large number of
engineers and architects were among the
crowd of spectators. The shaft is the larg-
est single cut stone in America except the
Egyptian obelisk, New York.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

Staff Appointments Hang In the Senate: :
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 22.-
The senate in executive session confirmed
all the army and navy nominations that
have been cent in this session except the
six new staff appointments. The senate
also confirmed Thomas +. Burke to be
chief justice OF Washington territory and @.
B. Hallam to be deputy first auditor of the
treasury. y
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
III. Mob s,rll Hunting Negroes.

Tho Mob Still Hunting Negroes.
WAHALAK, MISS, December ia report
has just reached here that an armed poe
overlook four Of the negro participants =
the sunday night tragedy. One OF the four
resisted and was riddlsd with bullets. III
other three were then hung to surroundine
trees. Tho posse has sworn to run dowH ~
the negroes Who fed 70 the hills On q =
night Of tho ARRAY. There arc at loast n.
teen other negroes in hiding.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Eight Millions Collected.

ROME, December 22.-The letter sent by
Cardinal Gibbons and the American bishops
to the pope, with reference to the Washing
ton university, announces that the sum Of
$4,000, 900 has been collected for the new in
stitution, and that the university buildings
are now in process of erection.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Wednesday,.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 49,
American Historical association bill passed.
Senaror Edmunds introduced a resolution
directing the president to communists the
views of this government to the government
European countries, as opposed to the con-
nection Of any European government with
any ship canal across Central America.
The tariff bill was worked upon, Voorhees,
making long speech.
HOUSE.
The house considered the river and harboy
bill without definite action.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Cutting Down Expenses,

ATcHIsox, KAN, December N.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific viii lay OF shop hands three
days this month to reduce expenses per
cent below the November pay roll, and six
days next month to reduce the bill 10 per
cent below the December expenses.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
Driven Out Of warsaw

VuxxA. December 22.-The Wiener Tag
blatt says that 1000 Austrian and German
subjects have bean expelled from Warsew.
No reason has been assigned for this 90
tiQn.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

MDIAxAfoIm. MD., December 22-Ths
federal gFa1d jnry 10 still IN session. The
impression seems to be growing that no IN
dicfment vill b found IN the 0udley onoa,
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
CONe1iUSI0NS

a. - AsseaAlea $780, - n.,~..
S1sAngs, Kaa.-Thsy 1geRegaala1s c..
grees - Abrogats an Indiaa 9rIhoa.
8e1n1ioas aad Allots Lands -
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29

NV Yonx. Dessmbse 22-Io anoaf1
Ttays. vhica snilsd ftum g. -
1zsnas. earisd - d eoAooo16
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
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SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. c.. December TO-
The senate nonconcurred in house amend
ments to the direct tax bill and ordered a
conference.
Unanimous consent fixed January 26 as
the date to commence voting on the tariff
bill and amendments thereto; il being
agreed that the debate shall close then ex-
cept by unanimous consent.
The senate then voted for holiday recess
from December q to January.
Ten pages of the tariff bill were worked in
committee of the whole.
Ninety private pension bills were passed.
HOUSE.
The house agreed to the conference re-.
port on tho bill providing for the disposal
Of the Chippewa Indian lands in Minnesota.
4,731, Coz, 900 acres. They are to be divided
into agricultural lands and pine lande; the
former to be subject to Homestead entry and
the pine appraised at not less than s an
acre and sold at auction-one-tenth Of them
In q year.
Tho houee agreed to the recess resolution
paased by tho senate.
The river and harbor bill vas further con,
sidered.
Western Kansas world., 1888-12-29
CENTRAL MARKER.

KANSAS CITT. December q.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1888-09-20
A Race of DwarfS.

One of the most striking things to be
met with in the earlier pages of Emin
PaSha's journal is a reference to re-
port which is brought to light between
Lado and Duiile on the Upper Nile
that a race of dwarfs inhabit mountain
caves to the west of Beden. They
were said to be only forty inches high,
of brown color and of great agility,
to eat white ants and roots and to
shoot with very small arrows, which
are poiseued~and very difficult to ex-
tract. The pignies he was inclined to
regard as remainder of a dwarf popu-
lation which years ago spread itself
over Central Africa Four years later
he himself comes upon specimens of
the Aka, a pigmy people, divided into
numerous small tribes, who led n
nomadic life in the Monbuttu country.
One of these, Aka, had reddish but
rather dark skin (probably dirt), was
very prognathous, rather swagbellied,
but exceedingly nimble. His height
was three feet and six inches: his
whole body was covered by thick, stiff
hair almost like felt, which was es-
pecially thick on the breast" A
girl fourteen Years of age measured
three feet and seven-eighths of an inch
in height. These people are said to be
very expert hunters, but also very vim
dictive. so that the neighborine tribes
are glad to let them have all they want
for maintenance in return for skins
and feathers. the products of the chase,
WHICH they prosecute with bows and
arrows alone. Chambers Journal.
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A Shooting Incident.

Four Europeans who had been out
after tiger in the Maimensing district
were, says Calcutta paper, returning
at the close of a very long day, and
had almost reached the factory where
they were to dine and pass the night,
when the captain ordered halt The
Zine at once pulled up, and he said:
Il hate seeing loaded rifles taken into
house Git was the old muzzle-loading
days., more especially where there
are children. | propose that we fire
ours Off" ''All right" said another,
'but we have not had a shot all day;
what do you say to 'pool?'" There's
nothing to fire at" observed third.
There's that gurrah," said the cap
tain, pointing to an earthen vessel
which some ryots who were working
at little distance had as usual brought
their days supply of drinking-water
in. Every good" said the fourth,
"but, what with bad light and the dis
lance, its by no means an easy shot. |
propose that we each put chick on"
How shall we decide as to the order
of firing?" said one. oh replied
the captain generously, commence at
your elU OF lnt line. Inc marx was
by no means an easy one to hit, for the
distance was well-nigh a hundred
yards, the guns smooth-bores, and the
light that deceptive kind which one
gets just between daylight and dark.
But, on the other hand, the hunters
were exceptionally good men, all ex-
cellent shots, either of whom could hit
a running deer from the back of an
elephant twice out of three times.
Fire away" said the captain. No. l
grazed the right side of the vessel. and
it was thought must have hit it, No
went just over it. No. went a little
TO the left. Thank YOU, gentlemen. -
said the captain. IN trouble YOU for
those y rupees Heraised his gun as
he spoke, and the next moment the jar
was covered with earth; the bullet had
cut the ground beneath it. Presently
the vessel was seen to wriggle, and
then to kick, while a feeble cry pro-
claimed it to be a baby. Consterna-
ten was depicted on every face. The ele-
plants bolted, the sahibs jumped down
and rushed to the spot, the parents rum
ming from the opposite direction. The
little mite hadn't been touched and was
carried OFF by the father and mother
with great rejoicing. They also took
the pool along with them. and right
glad the sahibs were, under the cir
cumStances, to part with it.
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A MILLIONAIRE IN A MINUTE.

Instances are recorded where toilers in
gold mines and diamond fields, who, by
one turn of spade, a single movement
of the hand, have been transformed from
penniless laborers to millionaires. But
they were not SO lucky as is the consump-
tive who finds means of restoration to
health, who learns that the dread disease
from which he suffers is not incurable.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will cule consumption (Which is lung
scrofula), and nothing else will. For all
diseases of the blood, such as blotches,
pimples, er1ptions, scrofulols sores and
swellings, it is unequaled.
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An Unhappy Smile.

Boggins Cbuying pair of trousers)
Two dollars and half! Why,
they're too short; | wouldn'ttake them
at am price. They'd be no more use
to me than an ulster at a pawnbroker's
in July
Bernstein-"Ah. moin friend, it's
blaine YOU vas nod peezness-man.
De inderest on dot ulster keeps grow
'ug while you vas asleep. Judge.
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Young mother (whose baby has been
weighed by the butcher)-And how
much does the dear little fellow weigh.
Mr. Bullwiukle? Butcher-Twenty
pounds. mum. Young mother-Isn't
he a splendid specimen? Butcher (du-
biouSly)-Well, from my pint of view,
mum, he runs too much to suet.-NeU
York World.
He Cat Manhattan Beach, -Shall we
go and listen 10 the music. darling. or
remain where we are? You recall what
the divine William SAYS: How silver
sweet sound lovers tongues by night,
like Softest music 10 attending ears."
Or would you prefer TO stroll out on
the eSplauade and watch the cool,
translucent waves as they come tumb-
ling in from far off perfumed shores?
She (shyly)-No, George. dear, let us
90 and get some soft-Shell crabs.-New
York. World.