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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15
NKwsPAPxR GOSSIP.

The Wilsonton Journal runs il local
in poetry. Mrs. Augusta Wilson, the
editor, is the guilty party.
Atchison Champion: w. l. Chal-
FAINT, late Of the Lawrence Tribune,
has purchased the Carroll, missouri
Rscord.
Valley Falls New Era: The Ening-
ham Times has changed hands, and
Meesre. Cohoon & Martin start out well
patronizsd and We hope aud believe VIII
make success Of it.
Republic City News: NJ. 81. Hoyt
of the Ports Patriot, was a pleasant
caller on Wednesday. He had BEEN up
to Hastings where he had bargained for
the purchase Of q German newspaper.
Bsloit Currier: We shall miss the
pretty Delphos Carrier from among our
exchanges, and hope that the Davis's
may find better luck in the mountain
country to which they win remove.
Kingman Courier: We are in receipts
OF the initial number of the Weekly
Press, spicy and neat looking ittle
sheet published at Olcott, Reno county,
by the Olcott Publishing company, F.
B. Guyer editor.
Usage City People: The Carbondsle
Record seems to have vanished. Reub
Playford now holds the field alone with
the Carbondal ian which is q credit to
the town and community and the people
OF that vicinity should be satisfied and
give him good support.
Arteeian City Hornet: The KANSAS
NEWSPAPER UNION published at Topeka
by F. P. Baker, one of the oldest news
paper men in the state, is at hand and
placed on our list. Each issue ct the
UNION contsips articles on current
events from the able pen Of "Father"
Baker, which alone ought to make the
UN1oNpopular.
Minneapolis Commercial: The Del
phos Republican has made its appear
srce. Mr.. j. w. Waterman, its editor,
is well acquainted with the newspaper
business, and it his first issue is q fair
sample of what the Republican viii be
he cannot but succeed. The motto Of
the paper, "Bs sure you are right and
then go ahead" is a good one, and we
feel sure that Mr.. Waterman will do his
best to keep on the right track.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15
Big Suits Commenced.

CARSON CRY. New, December a.-The
United States government, through the dis
trict attorney, has entered suit against var
ious corporations and individuals of Eureka
of this state, aggrseating about S13, 000, 900,
for cutting wood and lumber off of unsur-
veyed government land. Among the heav-
lest corporations sued are the Eureka Con-
solidated Mining company for 475,00O cords
of wood, valued at $500. 600; Richmond
Mining company. 5000 cords of wood,
valued at 81, 25O, 900; the Eureka and Pal
isade railroad company. for "A ,00I cords Of
wood, valued at $780, c0.
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that tAe Bssvsr liae viii soon b Co.,
plsted b Pueblo. And vhen this i d.
the ObeRlin branch viii b ex&endo4
west from Achilles to connection VII
the Beaver Valley and Pueblo Hns some1;
where in Colorado. The branch hun
Achilles win eventually b extended
from Ludell north 70 connect with he
road up the Frenchman to OulbeFtson IN
the main line.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15
STOCK AND FARM.

Clyde Herald: Mr.. q. J. Smith raised
seventy five bushels Of turnips on ons-
half acre OF ground on his place this
year.
Commander Webb and Comrade s. II
Lanham Of Lincoln post, Topeka, re-5
port good time and success foR tho
flsmbesu club on their Milwaukee trip
Musootah Record: George Faesnschtf
Of Stony Point, was the first in this go,
ton Of the country to finish gathering
corn. George was first to plant las6
spring.
Leoti Standard: Charley Oberman
says common wash board Is . aooH
enough machine for him with which g
thresh out cane seed. He saye that -:
can rub out tan bushels per day, and o.
it good.
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The Dudley Matter.


INDIANAPOLIS, December 8.-The federal
building was again crowded with whisper
ing witnesses, summoned to test fly before
the grand jury. The jury reached the Dud-
ley case and several witnesses were before
it. They remained in the room an unusual
ly long time. Editor Morse, of the Senti-
mel, who is believed to be an important wit
ness in the Dudley case. as the alleged Dud-
ley letter passed from his custody into the
keeping of the federal authorities, was con-
spicuous about the ante-room of the federal
court. It is understood that he has been
summoned as a witness. and will probably
be called before the jury the first witness.
The Evening News says of the Dudley case:
"a telegram from Washington shows Col
onel Dudley to be in frame of mind over
the block of ive' business, and the antici-
pated investigation by the federal grand
jury in this city, and he is quoted as saying
with reference to the famous letter: When
that letter first came out said it was for
gerry, as published, and I don't propose to
make any further statements out of court
Colonel Dudley also said that if he had any
business in Indiana he should not hesitate
to come to this state, and he minated that
Marshal Hawkins would be given an oppor-
tunity to place him under arrest within
few days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15
KANSAS CHURCHES.

Usage City People: The ladies Of the
Christian church are raising money to
secure q pastor for their church and ex-i
pect soon to have regular services again.
Cundif Citizen: The M. e. church
at this place will be dedicated Decem-
Der 9 by the presiding elder, Rev. Mr.
George, assisted by Revs. Marsh and
Baker.
Mcpherson Republican: Dr.. Fulton
has been conducting successful revival
meeting at the Victory school house for
the Last two weeks. he has baptized
twelve converts.
Sterling Champion: A series Of meet
ings have been in progress at the Chris I
tis2 church and much interest is mani
tested. quite number having presented
themselves for membership.
Cottonwood Falls Leader: The in-
terror of the Methodist church has besu
renovated and improved. Rev. Stafford
has been as ective in the work a. he H.
in spiritual matters, and the church has
rsason to feel rejoicing in both.
Marion Times: Rsv. E. D. Walker
WHO has so long and acceptsbly fillsd
the pulpit OF the Presbyterian church atl
Peabody has resigned his pastorate and
will accompany bis wife east in quest a.
health.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15
Too Sick to Attend to Business.

NEW YORK, December 8.-The evidence
was closed in the trial in the United States
court of the suit of the trustees af the Paci-
fic Car trust againet the Iron Mountain rail-
way. Judge Wheeler received his decision,
Amos Wheeler secretary of the roads of the
southwestern system, was one of the wit
nesses for the defendant. He was asked
concerning the health of Jay Gould. In
response be ssid, Mr.. Gould was too sick to
attend to business. He had been down only
once in six or seven weeks, had not been in
his office more than four times in six
months, aud had attended to no business in
that time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15

SPRINGFIELD, liz, December 8.-Jamee
Middleton was once a prominent and well
to do citizen of Springfield. Sixteen yeare
ago he lost his wife and year later he left
home and has never since been heard from
until today, when Frank Simmons, prom
inent merchant, received letter from him,
inolosing letter for each of his children.
Tho letter vas written from Antrim, Ireland.
Soon after Middleton left here stranger
closely answering his description died and
was buried ct Rock Island. and the childreo
believed that their father vas dead. They
viii indeavor to enduce him to return to
Springfield.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15

Cured. but an outbreek j. 4laelt 70 occur
any minute. A gen. emax Sbo uassed
through eevier afte. tAs siot. states that the
report that som. l.soe or 1000 shots were
nred Is not sxaexcfated, as is evidenced BY
the bull q pesfu4Ated buildings in tho vicin-
,s II The aeENk Dozens of windows wore
eAastseed aAd ths front Of the postof6ce
6HSldink xas fiddled with lead. The front
Of the building in which ths Swedes sought
refuge vas fearfully torn and riddled, and
the wonder Is that but one man was shot
In fact that portion of Bevier near the de-
pot resembled battle ground, and hun
dreds of cartridges were picked up in the
street. 1t is now positively asserted that the
fire on the engine house roof was not The
work OF incendiaries, but caught from 10
connective spark.
ALL QUIET.
ST. LOUIS, December S.-A special from
Macon, Mo-, says all is quiet at Bevier, Mo.
where the riot occurred Wednesday night
Sheriff LYDIA and posse ordered the repre-
sentatlves of the contending forces to keep
of the streets at night under pain of arrest,
and the sheriff's orders have thus far been
obeyed. Sheriff LYDIA remained in Bevier
for the purpose of seeing that peace was
maintained. The sheriff is firmly convinced
that there is now no remedy save the pres.
ence of the militia, until some adjustment
of differences between mine owners and
operatives can be reached. He expresses
the opinion that unless the government acts
promptly the disgraceful scenes of Wednes-
day night will be repeated.
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Friday.
HOUSE.

WAsHMGrox. d. c., December t.
Committee on elections reported in tho
South Carolina contest case, Smalls arainst
Elliott, in favor of Elliott, the contestee.
Committee On appropriations reported the
invalid pension bill.
Tbs Nicaragua incorporation an No..
di6cuasod - lengfh.
- o. evGetae seesioa Dc hegi6
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Thursday.
CKNArR

WASHINGTON, D. O., December 6.-Reso-
luton continuing the committee on our re-
lations with Canada adopted.
Numerous bills introduced.
The tariff bill considered with no changes
in schedule b
HOUSE.
The direct tax bill was considered in COM
mittee of the whole. An effort vas made to
sswap" By putting with this bill provisions
for refunding the cotton tax a. well @ the
direct tar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15
A Railroad Case

WASHINGTON, D. c., December s.-The
secretary of the interior, sitting with the
attorney general, heard the argument of the
counsel on the part of the railroad company,
in the case Of the United States against the
St. Louis and San Francisco Railway COM
pany. The case came up upon the citation
of the railroad company to show cause why
patents to about sc, 900 acres of land on the
line of this road between Springfield, No.,
and the western boundary of the state, al
legged to have been enormously issued about
twenty years ago, should not be Cancelled.
The government claims that these lands
were reserved to the United States by the
act of June 10, 1852, and consequently did
not pass to the Atlantic and Pacific Rail-
road company (of which the st. Louis and
San Francisco is the successor) under
its grant of July 81, 1866. Vice president
John O'Day, of the st. Louis & San Fran
cisco road, appeared as counsel for his COM
pany. 1t is stated that the lands in contro-
versy have long since passed out of the
hands of the railroad company to settlers,
who have, in many cases, sold them to 9TH
ers. Mr.. O'Day maintained that the origi-
nal grant, and the latter the patents from
the government, constituted an absolute and
incontestible title and that recent decis-
ion of United States court in similar
case established his position.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15
The Threatened Resistance from the Set
tiers.

The Threatened Resistance from the Set
tiers.
Fort DODGE, To-, December 8.-The re-
naming writs of ejectment on Smells lands
will be placed in the hands of United States
Marshal Holbrook at once for immediate
execution. The pledge to resist further
elections at the point of death, made by the
members of the settlers union at q secret
meeting held Sunday, will now be fully tes-
ted. This pledge was the result of indig-
nation at the fate of Nathan Barber, q
member of the settlers union, whose death
was occasioned by exposure attendant upon
ejectment from his home. This feeling of
resistance was augmented by the news Of
congressional action, and any immediate
eviction. it is feared, will precipitate oli-
max.
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A Peculiar Beo .ess

NV YoRk, December &-By the viii Of
Rebeeca z. Robertson, which was offered
for probate, the reeidoe Of her estate, after
minor bequssts, IL given to establish hons
for enabling poor families to have bFief
summer outing free OF expense, The b,
qpegt amountsto $4,000
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-15

III 6lZSs
A Holton dispatch: District court is
still in session, the docket being long
one. B. Hsist, q German restaurant
keeper Of Netawaks, was convicted of
selling liquor, fined 500 and sentenced
to sixty days imprisonment in the coun-
ty jail There seems to be q rapid grow
ing sentiment among the temperance
people Of Holton in favor Of open war
fare upon the violators of the whisky
law, who evidently have an abiding place
IN our city.
A Kansas City dispatch: Ira Gard
inier, an elderly gentleman from
Crest Bend, Kansas, lost usefnl men,
ber and valise containing SIS in
money by painful accident ct the
Union depot While Walking along The
platform he slipped and fell. Hi left
arm thrown out to brake the force u
the fail lay scross railroad track, and
two wheels Of Missouri Pacific train
passed over It, amputating the hand.
He was taken to the city hospital. He
remembered that be had lost Q valiss he
had in his hand 1t the time Of the scci,
dent, and which he claimed contained
485. Tho Folice instituted . search but
tailed to recover the property.
A Blasman dispatch: President
Perkins and vioe Prssid@t Stone Of the
Chieago, Burlington 4 Quincy, spent
several days IN this county 1T vel. sn1
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-19
THE GETTYSBURG REUNION.

That will be an interesting and impress
sive gathering on the battle ground Of
Gettysburg next month. The anniver-
sary of the battle is to be celebrated by a
reunion Of all who took part in it. Con-
gress has authorized leave of absence
for all government officials who partici-
pated in that fight, and the attendance Of
those who wore the gray and those who
wore the blue will be very large Mr..
Cleveland is to read Lincoln's immortal
Grafton which the martyr delivered on
that spot when he consecrated it to the
memory of Union soldiers who fell there.
What memories will be recalled by this
visit. In referring to the incident the
incident the Des MONIES Register says
that Gettysburg was the crisis that turn
ed the marching battalions of Lees army
back from Northern soil. If the Rebels
had not been checked at Gettysburg
there was nothing to stop their raid on
through Pennsylvania and into the popu-
lous, but unprotected cities of the north.
Up to that time the Union troops had
waged an aggressive campagn-the
rebels were fighting defensive cam
paign. But when Lee moved north to-
ward Gettysburg he was determined to
put the North upon the defensive and
carry the war into the section where dis
aster would be most costly to the North,
The shock came at Gettysburg, the
rebels We're driven back, the North was
saved and the crisis was passed. Hence
forth it was only question of time
when the rebel armies, driven from one
defense to another, would have to sur
render. Gettysburg ranks as one of the
great decisive battles, not only of the
war, but of all wars of modern times.
Others may have been more bloody, but
in the magnitude of the interests involv-
ed and the possible results that hung
upon the issue Of that fight, Gettysburg
ranks with the most important in history.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-19
SHERIDAN MAY RECOVER.

In speaking of the critical illness OF
Gen. Sheridan, few days ago, we re-
marked his remarkable viii power that
supplemented his strong physique and
the chances that these would pull him
through. He seems to have passed the
crisis in his case and every day that he
succeeds in holding death at bay IN
creases his chances of recovery. The
dispatches for the last few days have IN
dicated favorable condition that in
spires encouragement and hope. His
own great courage and will are contrib
uting UNNECESSARILY to this result. Soon
after he was stricken down, when his
physician dispaired of his recovery and
announced most unfavorable symptoms,
Sheridan pluckily replied, "But I'm go
ing to get well, all the same, doctor.
That spirit is having its effect now, and
the tenacity with which he has held on
to life is characteristic of the fighting
qualities of the man. The whole nation
will hope and pray that he may pull
through. The number Of the great sol
diers of the union is lessening rapidly.
But few remain to receive the affection
ate regard of grateful people. The
country wants Sheridan to live for many
years yet asthe pride of the nation in
peace and its hope and protection in war.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-19
CORN FIELDS AND FISHERMEN.

A representative of this paper has dur
ing the last week gone over a part of
Sedgwick county south of this city and
is able to say that the prospects We're
never more promising for an abundant
crop of corn and oats. In some town.
ships nearly the entire crop is corn. Corn.
corn without end. Looking over the
country from some elevated place the
scene is one vast ocean of growing corn.
and the men and teams look like objects
floating upon the sea of dark green
waters. The corn in the country south
of Wichita is nearly up to the horses
backs. A few days more and the cult
vators will be put aside and nothing but
drouth from this time on will pre-
vent the largest crop of corn
ever raised in Sedgwick county
The certainty that Wichita is to be a
great packing point TO some degree ac-
counts for the large acreage of corn.
The farmers do not seem to care what is
the price of corn as they expect to feed
1t. A great many of them have learned
that with a good big crib of corn on hand
and hogs TO eat it, they are in condition
to enjoy themselves just like any other
grinding monopolists.
Notwithstanding the spendid outlook
for good crops some of the farmers along
the Arkansas and Walnut rivers are not
happy. These streams are well stocked
with fish and the low stage of water dur
ing the last three weeks has fur
nished splendid opportunity
for fishing. During this time the farm
ers have taken thousands of fish from
these streams, but of late it is noticed
that large numbers Of fish are found
dead in these streams. Investigation of
the causes has lead the people to believe
that some parties from Wichita who are
taking fish for market, are in the habit
of exploding dynamite IN the water,
causing wholesale destruction of the
fish. 1t is claimed that many of the
larger fish killed with these explosions
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-19
NO NEED TO HURRY.

The discovery has been made in Lon
don, according to the Times, a simple
plot between the United States and Can
ada by which the dominion is to secede
and come into the union. There can be
but one plotter to the alleged scheme:
Canada may he working at some such
startling sens alton, but the United States
knows nothing Of it and has taken no
steps to encourage it, and will not. Of
course our neighbors cannot be prevent
ed from looking enviously across the
border and contrasting their own con-
dition with that of their more fortunate
cousins in ''the states" The logic in the
situation may in the course of time, sug-
gest the propriety of taking Canada into
the union, but there are no indications
that the project has progressed far
enough to have day, a monitor even
period set for its contamination. Canada
no doubt would be greatly benefited by
annexation; whether the United States
would receive as much benefit in turn, is
not so plain. But England had better
keep very pleasant smile on her coun-
tenance, for Miss Canada, or her ambit-
ious daughter will leave home some day,
never to return. If England should treat
Canada as she treats Ireland, the domin-
ion would throw off the yoke with as
much spirit and indignation as the thir-
teen colonies threw off yoke one hun
dred and twelve years ago.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-19

injured by rain. Characteristic Of tho
Windy Wonder Wichita was the
leading idea IN the decorations.
The name of the city was ola the
center of each banner in letters three
feet high and brought out in such coiors
that they can be read distinctly from
great distance. The first four cars car
ried banners of the national colors. bear
ing the name Wichita. and nothing
else. The others were Of muslin, with
notices and designs The fifth on the
left side shows the motto. The Wonder
Of the World: Wichita. the Chicago If
the Plains" The sixth. on the same
side, has THE Weaithiesi City of Her
Age in the World. A lean grFssshopper
asking for only three grains Of corn 10
very suggestive that he is tramp and
Kansas has not been a good home for
him for some time. Passing the word
''Wichita" is another grasshopper with a
head and face suggestive Of Thurman.
Instructions are given him that he can
not trespass iii Kansas.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-19
SOUNDS LIKE OLD TIMES.

The quartermaster of Garfield Post
No. % hands us the following circular,
which he thinks is applicable to this post
and viii bear reproduction. Garfield
Post meets first and third Tuesday Of
each month. Dues So per annum. Pay
able quarterly in advance:
"COME INTO CAMP. "-sOLDIER-TALK THAT
SOUNDS LIKE OLD TIMES.
HEADQUARTERS TOLEDO Posi- No. 107.
second and fourth Wednesday evening
of each month. At each meeting the
comrades indulge in the fragrant ''Ha-
yana, lat their own expersel, inhale the
fumes of the historic ''Brier Root, swap
chin music, and each and
all Gle" on an equal footing.
You are cordially invited to join in these
''revelries of 1.-The sweet bye and bye"
open the rusty doors Of your mouth and
let your ugly voice walk out; dip your
oar In the turpid turDid, that's good.)
stream of time. stir the memories of the
dim and musty past, that in ripping
waves of overwhelming circles have their
limits only, when the last roll is called,
the beat OF the last TATTOO Is our requiem,
and we answer to the reveille in the 81
lent camping-grounds on the other shore.
mo mon, no fun Post dues are four
dollars per annum, payable quar-
terly in advance. The books show that
it Is your ''ante" for the first two quar-
tiers ST this year. 1t will take just two of
the GLORIOUS birds of freedom" stamped
on a silver circle to make your ANTE
good. Stay in the game, comrade, and
come to the center with your ''chips."
You will find the quartermaster always
on hand, ready to see you and go you a
quarter better if you are willing. Do
not forget the regular meetings; and re-
member if you are short on your ''ante"
or do not make your "blind" good before
the close of the second quarter, it makes
Jackpot of it; and then. you know,
it takes more than small pair to open
the fun. Show up on the next turn;
bring your meerschaum and bag of Dur
ham, put up your "ante.'
Yours in F., G.. and L.,
II. G. NORTON, O. NJ.