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The Alien Land Law.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-In lieu of the
various propositions which have peer in
troduced during this session to modify the
alien land law, Senator Stewart, from the
committee on mines and mining, to day
reported a bill to amend the law by pro-
viding that it shall not in any manner
affect the title to mineral lands or mining
claims in territories which may be ac-
quired or held under the mineral land
laws of the United States, nor to mills or
other reduction works or property used in
the production OF metals from mineral
lands in the territories.
Senator Stewart to-day reported favor
ably from the committee on mines and
mining the bill introduced by him 20
amend the mining laws, the provisions of
which have been published.
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Gen. Grants Reply.

New YORK, Feb. 14.-Admiral Am
men has consented to the publication Of a
personal letter from Gen. Grant, dated
Galena, June %, 1880, in which Grant
says in part: 80 day | received a letter
from Selgman enclosing a telegram from
DeLesseps offering me the presidency of
the Panama canal New York presi-
dencY) with the same salary that he is to
receive, namely, 1875 1000 francs per an
mum. The letter also says that the Selig-
mans, with other banks that they can
associate with them, will have the bust
ness of receiving American subscriptions
for performing the work. | telegraphed
back my non-acceptance and wrote giving
my reasons. | gave the work hat had
been done in the way of surveys, what
had been proved by these surveys, etc,
and that while | would like to have my
name associated with a successful
completion of the ship channel
between the two oceans, | was not willing
to connect it with Its failure. and when |
believe the subscribers would lose all they
put in"
, 1888-02-15
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
A Steam Derrick Crashes
Trough a Street Car,
Cutting 1t in Two and Killing
Several Persons.
Government Mineral Experts
to Visit Wyoming.
Crushed In q a

NEW YoRK, Feb. IA frightful ac-
cident occurred in Brooklyn this morning,
which caused the death of three persons
and the injury of a dozen Others. Along
Broadway a section of the Uuion Ele-
waited road is now in course of construc-
ton. A huge steam derrick which was
used in the building was pulled along the
girders as each section was completed.
This morning the derrick was started and
had been pulled but a short distance when
the girders began spreading outward.
Just at that moment a street car was APP
preaching the section, but the driver did
not notice what was going on overhead.
The derrick pressed through the girders
and fell to the ground, striking the horse
car and cutting it in two. The fire de-
partment was called out and an ambulance
sent for, but owing to the escaping steam
and the heat of the boiler, it WAS some
time before anything could be done. FL
nally the debris was cleared away and the
dead and wounded were released. The
killed were Frederick Thompson, the
street car driver, Charles Kirchner, and
Patrick CLARK. Two of the injured will
probably die. The others are resting
comfortably.
, 1888-02-15
TRLEGRAPHIc BREvITIRs.

The Mardi Gras opened yesterday in
New Orleans with a gorgeous pageant.
VIM. j. Negus & Co. Of New York,
dealers in hardware, have assigned with
preferences of S230, 900.
The president has approved the bill re-
moving the political disabilities of Henry
h.. Marmaduke of Missouri.
Heavy snowstorms in the west of Eng
land, Scotland and Wales have showed up
two trains between Bath and Bristol.
Latest returns from Marquette, Mich,
indicate that Seymour has been elected to
congress over Breen by about 1000 ma
jority.
The German crown prince passed a
restless night, but slept yesterday. He is
without fever and there are no bad symp-
toms in his throat.
Mrs. Robinson, under sentence in Bos-
ton of life Imprisonment for poisoning,
refuses to eat and declares her intention
to starve herself to death.
Owing to the condition of the crow
prince, the emperor's ball, which was to
have been given last night, and the guards
fete, have been abandoned.
The president and Mrs. Cleveland last
evening gave their last public reception of
the season. Mrs. Cleveland was assisted
by the ladies of the cabinet.
The secretary of the treasury has or
dered a special agent to go to WATERFOWL,
N. Y, and make a thorough examination
of the alleged opium frauds.
The mayor of Cork has been convicted
of the charge of assaultinG a police ser
geant at a plan of campaign meeting and
sentenced to fourteen days Imprisonment
without hard labor.
David r.. Hill, treasurer of the Phila-
dclphia lodge of Elks, is charged with
embezzling the funds of the lodge to the
amount of Sc, 900, and a warrant has
been issued for his arrest.
w. j. Lane, member of parliament of
the eastern division of Cork. sentenced to
a months imprisonment at Tullamore for
melting tenants to resist the baiIiffs, was
released from jail Yesterday.
Martin A. Ryerson, son of the million
aire lum5erinan. Martin Ryerson, who
died recently in Chicago, has given In
trust property worth $3.50 900 to eight
charitable institutions, four Catholic and
four Protestant.
1t is officially announced in London that
Sir Michael Hicks Beach has been ap-
pointed president of the board of trade in
place of Lord Stanley of Preston, who
will succeed Lord Lansdowne as governor
general of Canada.
The telegraph and telephone wires, re.
Gently removed from the corridor to the
house OF representatives by the order of
Speaker Carlisle, have been replaced, the
order having been revoked at the request
of members, who use the wire frequently.
NJ. Paul de Cassagnac, in a letter to
Prince Napoleon, requests him to order
his son, Prince Louis, to quit the Italian
army, which, NJ. de Cassagnac says, is
openly organizing against France, and to
take his sword where the point may not
be directed against his country's heart.
, 1888-02-15

PANAMA, Feb. 14.-Much excitement
has been caused in Guayaquil owing to
the Spanish priest temporarily in charge
of the bishopric of G~uayaquil having ex-
communicated the Judges of the supreme
court. A mob, in which many of the
best known citizens of Guayaquil were
prominent, stoned the bishops palace.
Thence they vent to the residence of DR..
Nevia, the legal adviser Of the Episco-
pate. On stones being thrown DR..
Nevia and some friends who were with
him fired on the crowd. The police also
acted similarly. Several persons were
killed and wounded before a troop of
soldiers appeared and restored order. The
governments action in defending the
church party was the cause of the trouble,
which, it is believed, will be more serious
IN its consequences.
, 1888-02-15
A New Death Penalty.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 14-In the
senate to-day a bill was introduced pro-
viding hat the death penalty shall here
after be inflicted by electricity. The act
provides that in sentencing a criminal the
Judge shall name the week during which
the execution shall take place, and within
the week SO designated the sheriff of the
county shall. select a day not previously to
be made known to anyone, except the
persons allowed to be present at
the executions. These shall be the sem
fencing Judge, the prosecuting attorney,
two physicians, twelve reputable citizens,
two ~clergymen IF requcsted) and sever
assistant sheriffs. The corpse subse,
quently must be buried with enough
quicklime to consume it. or be given up
for dissecting purposes. Newspapers are
prohibited from reporting the execution
further than the bare mention of the
event
, 1888-02-15
Stocks and Cattle Markets

New YORK. Feb. IA. Stocks
to day were unprecedentedly dull, No
stock showed extreme fluctuations of
more than ! per cent and the close lower
at declines extending to per cent only.
Governments dull and heavy. Mining
shares dull. Money 2@24 per cent.
Copper-Market weak. Lake Sl6.40.
Petroleum opened weak at S8f, on re-
ports of a new production during the
first hour, the price declining to S55 on
heavy selling caused by stop orders being
reached, but when this selling was ex-
hausted the market rallied and advanced
steadily until the close, which was strong
at $50. Sales, 3.12S,000 barrels.
Following are closing prices of stocks:
Pacific G's, 100; American Express, log;
Canada Pacific. 5St; Canada Southern,
524; Central Pacific, 30; Burlington,
yer & Rio Grandc, 81; Erie, 269; Lake
Michigan Central, S1i; Kansas & Texas,
916; New York Central, l07; Northern
Pacific. 20I; preferred, AL; Northwest
ern, 1913; Oregon improvement, 81;
Navigation, 934; Transcontinental, 21b;
Pacific Mail. IS; Reading, 65a; Rock
Island, lll3; Milwaukee Il st. Paul,
ISL; Panama, -; Texas Pacific, 245;
Union Pacific, 55; United States Ex,
press, II; Fargo, %; Western Union,
78b.
CHICAGO, Feb. misunderstanding,
5000; market strong for fancy at s.. 100
$40; steers, 50. 90; stockers and
feeders, S2.2593. so; Texas cattle, $2.46
(94.0Q.
Sheep-Receipts 1000; market steady;
natives, SO. 1000 5. 30; Western, $4.75(d
Sis; Texans, S3.25(94.5 so.
Wheat-Market easy. Cash, 75B
March, 10; May. 81.
Corn-Market irregular. Cash, and
March. 46s; May, 500.
, 1888-02-15
A serious strike Tbreatened.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 14-From a tele
gram received to, day from Master Work
man w. I. Lewis it is believed that all
engineers, hrcmen and pumpmen in the
Schuylkill miningregion will be called out
on strike Saturday. 1t is believed that
the move has the sanction of the general
executive board of the Knights of Labor.
Should the proposed strike take place, it
would result in flooding all the idle mines
and cause damage which months of time
could hardly undo.
, 1888-02-15
Wvoming,s Chance.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Acting Land
Commissioner S~tockslager has issued an
order suspending all agricultural entries
and railroad selections in township s,
north. range 3 west, of the Helena,
Mont, land district, pending the investi-
cation of their alleged mineral character.
Stockslager said to day that it is his pur-
pose, upon the concurrence Of the secre-
tary of the interior, to send mineral ex-
perts into this section, as well as into
Wyoming and certain localities in Arkan-
sas, to determine the character of land
with respect to minerals.
, 1888-02-15
Will Extand Its Lines.

New York, Feb. l4.-The most i'm
portant news of the day on Wall street
comes from Philadelphia. 1t is. state
ment that the. Rock Island railroad::pro-
poses to extend its lines by !, 200 miles,
running extensions to Denver and the
Gulf of Mexico, for which $50, 900, 900 of
new bonds will be issued. The Rock
Island, by its proposed Denver extension,
will enter into direct competition with the
Burlington & Quincy, and a new railroad
involving all the great companies in the
West may result.
, 1888-02-15
The President Will Travel.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE president
expects to leave Washington next Tues.
day for a short visit to friends. He will
be accompanied by Mrs. Cleveland and
the secretary of the navy, and Mira.
Whitney and Col. and Mrs. Lamont.
The party will go by special train. Nc
stops will be made unless an hour at Sa,
vannah for a drive through that city.
One day will be spent at Jacksonville and
one at St. Augustine, The party will re.
turn to Washington on Saturday.
, 1888-02-15
The Rates

CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-The Burlington
to-day carried out its threat and put in
reduced grain rates from Nebraska points
and the Missouri river and Chicago. 1t
is understood that the St. Paul, Rock
Island and Northwestern will combine to
keep up the old rates on corn and ignore
the cuts.
, 1888-02-15

LONDON, Feb. IA dispatch from
Vienna to the Standard says: "Negotia-
tions for a Russo-French alliance are in a
very forward condition. France only hes
itates as to when the treaty ought to be
signed and how to keep it secret from
Bismarck, who, it is expected, would at
once declare war on learning of the COM
, 1888-02-15
Hopkins Ill.

CINCINNATI, Feb. l4.-Ben L. Hop
kins is quite i'll with dropsy of the bowels.
His physician says that if a new trial is
not granted he will make affidavit that it
will be dangerous to his lite to remove
him TO the ~penitentiary.
, 1888-02-15
Warlike

ODESSA, Feb. 1.-THE management of
the Southwestern railway, pursuant to
government orders, is holding its entire
freight system at the disposal of the gov
eminent. Large contingen.s of Ural
Cossacks are reported to be coming west
worI
, 1888-02-15

NJ ~aN would enjoy your dinner
, 4sSN and arc prevented by Dys-
They are a positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 20 and 80 cents.
DIR. w. N. Hunt.
, 1888-02-15

PGNcKNEYvILLE, ILL.,, Feb. 14.-Early
this morning a mob lynched Alonzo Hol-
ly, colored, who was in Jail for criminally
as1aulting a white woman two months
AGO
, 1888-02-15


The Governors Veto.
FEB. IA, lSSS.-7o the Honorable
Council, Tenth Legislature assembly.
GENTLEMEN:-A sense of duty compels
me to return to the council in which it
originated, council enrolled act No. 6,
without my approval.
The objections to the proposed meas.
ures are as follows:
First-The bill in terms authorizes the
issue Of preferred stock, not only by cor
porations to be hereafter organized, but
also by existing corporations. In my
opinion, so far is it is attempted to au-
thorlze existing corporations to issue pre-
ferred stock, the bill is a violation of that
fundamental provision of law which de.
clares that no law shall be enacted which
impairs the obligation Of a contract.
To my mind, nothing can be clearer,
than when a corporation is organized, q
contract is entered into between the vari,
GUS subscribers to the capital stock of the
corporation; and it is equally clear that
the statute in force at the time of the
creation of the corporation Is included in
and a part Of such contract.
With respect to all corporations which
have heretofore been organized under the
laws of this territory, it has been the I'M
doubted and indisputable right of each
shareholder to share rateably in the distri-
button of the profits made by the corpora.
ton, and this right the respective share
holders of such corporation could in proper
cases enforce in the courts.
In section 572 of Taylor's law of "Pri-
vate Corporations" 1 find an extended
citation from the opinion of the New
York court of appeals, delivered by Judge
Folger, and in which the author states to
be a leading case on the power of a cor
p~oration to issue preferred shares, to-wit:
The case Of Kent VS.. Quicksilver Mining
company, reported in rs N. Y, l59 to
l79. | may well close my opinion and
rest the case upon the clearly expressed
opinion of so eminent a jurist and pure
public servant as Judge Folger. | quote
from the opinions as fully expressing my
views, and respectfully call the attention
of the council to the case.
Shares of stock are in the nature of
chooses in action, and give the holder a
fixed right in the division of the profits
or earnings of a company so long as it
exists, and of its effects when it is dis
solved. That right is as inviolable as is
any in property, and can no more be
taken away or lessened against the will of
the owner than a any other right, I'M
less power is reserved in the first instance,
when it enters into the constitution of the
right, or is properly derived afterwards
from a superior law giver. The certifi-
cate of stock IS the imminent of the
shareholders title and evidence of his
right. IL expresses the contract between
the CORPORATION and his co stockholders,
and himself; and that contract cannot, he
being unwilling, be taken away from him
or changed as to him without his prior
dercliction, or under the conditions above
stated. Now it is manifest, hat any ac-
ton of a corporation which takes hold of
the shares of its capital stock already
sold and in the hands of lawful owners,
and divides them into two classes, ono of
which is thereby given prior right to a re-
ceipt OF a fixed sum from the earnings
before the other may have any receipt
, 1888-02-15
London Notes.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-At the cabinet
council held to-day. it was decided to in
struct the Irish executive to cease prose-
cutting newspapers for publishing reports
OF the meetings of the suppressed
branches of the league.
Arrangements have been made for a di-
vision on the Parnell amendment on
Thursday. Conservative whips are conf
dent that they will have a majority Of
eighty.fi five on a division.
James Chamberlain has announced that
he hoped TO resume his place in the house
of by March ~. His friends
state that the fisheries negotiations are
certain of a successful result.
Gladstone will speak on Parnells
amendment to the address relative to the
coercion act on Thursday or Friday next.
None of the Liberal Unionist's leaders
intends to speak on the amendment.
The government has abandoned for the
present further prosecution of William
O'Brien, member of parliament.
, 1888-02-15

lContipucd on Second Pagc.l
, 1888-02-15
VETOED.

Ia returning to the council the act
authorizing the issuance of preferred
stock by certain corporations without his
approval. Governor Moonlight transmit
ted a communication in substance as fol-
lows.
, 1888-02-15
TWO BILLS VETOED. Y
Governor Moonlight Declares
Against Preferred Stock.
Refuses to Approve the House Bill
on ReceiYerships.
A Preliminary Tilt on the Anti
Gambling Bill.
Territorial Council.
SUNDAY LAW.

MIR. Carlton, Uinta county, gave notice
of the early introduction of a bill for the
proper observance of the first day of
the week, commonly called Sunday"
LIQUOR LICENSE.
A bill for an act ~amendatory to section
1853 of the revised statutes relating to
the amount of liquor license, presented
by Mr.. Smith, Sweetwater county, was
read a first time and referred to the print
ing committee.
TOWN TIES.
Council file No. 80, by Mr.. Loucks,
was read a first time. 1t is amendatory
to the law in relation to town sites on
public lands in Wyoming.
NO SCHOOL, NO COLLEGE.
There was, contrary to expectation,
very little discussion on Mr.. Loucks' bill
for an act providing for the election and
maintenance of a normal school at Sun
dance and agricultural college at Sber-
idan. The committee of the whole re.
turned the measure 10 the council with
the recommendation that it do not pass.
II DEATH.
An animated discussion on the law ex-
empting operatives to a certain extent in
garnishee cases, was cut short by the an
nouncemcnt of Hon. Nat huntington S
death. The council at once took a recess
until 3 p. m.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-08-18
PETERS Tariff Manual

A Non-Partisan statement Of facts and
figures showing what the Tariff is, whaI
its use, object and effect, it's origin and
history, with definitions of terms explain.
ing the operation of specific and ad
zalovem duties, and giving the difference
between Revenue Tariff and a Protect.
i've Tariff; together with facts about
wool, sugar, lumber, salt and coal, and
statistical matter convenient for reference
as to all matters usually considered in
Tariff discussions; also the Tariff planks
OF all the platforms of the Democratic,
Wing and Republican parties from 1910
to 1888. It is the whole subject in one
little volume of IA pages, about the size
OF an ordinary pocket book. It is a
compendium of pertinent facts for all
classes OF people to study for themselves
as helps, then they may form their own
conclusions in their own way. A great
deal Of hard labor was expended in its
preparation; it is sent out as reliable and
without party bias. by Judge w. A.
PETER, editor of the Kansas Farmer.
Price, Is cents for a single copy; five
copies to one address for 81; sixteen
copies to one address for 90; 100 copies
to one address for SO. Postage paid in
ell cases. Address 81. A. Heath, Kansas
Faraey Office, Topeka
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-08-18

Hon. F. E. GILLETTE, of Kingman, has
been nominated for state senator by the
Republicans of the thirty-seventh district
He has taken high rank as member OF
the lower house, and it is safe to say
now that that district will be very ably
represented in the next senate. Mr..
Gillette is not only faithful committee
worker, but he is an eloquent speaker,
who can enforce respect upon the floor of
either house of the legislature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-08-18
CONNECTICUT IN THE CRISIS.

CONNECTICUT IN THE CRISIS.
Before the Chicago nominating con-
vention and since, the World has urged
the necessity of the Republicans making
sure of the electoral vote of Connecticut.
To make assurance doubly sure, we de-
sired to see general Hawley nominated
for vice president. If the Republicans
carry New York, victory will be turned
into utter Democratic rout. But if they
do not-then what? Then the electoral
vote Of Connecticut is necessary to
Republican success. We are glad to be
REINFORCED in our views by 80 respect
able an authority as James G. Blaine,
In his trip through Connecticut last Mon
day, Nh. Blaine said at Meriden:
I beg to thank you for this compliment
in greeting me so warmly. have time
only to add what l have said elsewhere
ON my route to-day, that important as
the vote of Connecticut always has been,
it is tenfold more important in this year
of grace 1888. If we can have every re-
publican voter in Connecticut fully COM
prehend and appreciate what the vote Of
this state may mean shall rest content
with the result which your understand
ing and appreciation will bring. Jap
plause.] Trusting, gentlemen, that the
ides of November may chronicle victory
in Connecticut, and as a consequence,
victory to the nation, I return your
greeting with all the cordiality with
which it has been rendered. Long
continued cheers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-08-18

N. d. SAMPSON, OF the Salina 1osrxel
since Geo. Martins removal from juno
ZION City, claims to be the pioneer editor
vest Of Topeka. in continuous newspaper
poe1ice. He established the To.rnal
eiehteen years ago. Il Ellis Headlight.
Fkiend Simpsons claim is undoubtedly
eofrect, and il should be audited without
delay. From Salina to Denver it is about
100 miles The editor OF the Western
Kansas World is the pioneer editor, in
onntinuous newspaper service. along this
1ssst ronta Parasites by the score have
800 and gone; If it wasnot in brains thsy
1feik thea il must have been in bravn-l
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-08-18
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your APPETITE
is poor, you are bothered with headache,
you are fdgetty, nervous, and generally
out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace
up, but not with stimulants, spring med
icines, or bitters, which have for their
basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which
stimulate you for an hour and then
leave you in a worse condition than be-
fore. What you want is an Alternative
that will purify your blood, start
healthy action of the liver and kidneys,
restore vitality, and give renewed health
and strength. Such medicine you will
find in Electric Bitters, and only 80 cents
bottle at DR.. Jones's Drug store. 3
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-08-18

IT again looms up that Simon Motz is
dovned in Ellis county. The Repubi-
sans down there must have a grudge
against him. He wanted to be state
senator, and his own county would not
=. him have its delegation to Colby.
Elem he took the track for representative,
I'D u said to have been sat down upon
~ Saturday at the caucuses. All the
same Motz is man OF large Legislative
experience and rustler from way back
IN frontier times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-08-18

JACKSON ALLEN, whom the Opinion
pronounces one of the worst characters
in Kansas, was arrested at Oakley Thurs.
day evening Of last week, on the charge
Of having been one of four demons to
rape Mary A. Girt, of Solomon township,
Graham county. Allen induced Mary
6irf to come to his place under the
pretense that he wished to engage her to
take care Of his sick wife, and at his
house he and four others committed the
deHilish crime. !,