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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 23.-It is not
generally known why no senator was will
ing to call up the Oklahoma bill after it
reached the calendar in that body. Day
after day went by and the boomers used
every influence, but there they stuck for
want of a friend. The reason can now be
stated. The senators had information, very
positive. as to the use of improper means
to push this measure. Senator Butler
limited at it once or twice in debate. TIE
bill, as it came from the house and was re.
ported back to the senate reserved for town
site purposes mile wide along every mile
of railroad in the territory constructed or to
be laid out before the passage of the act and
excluded all these strips from actual settle
ment.
The senators received information that,
based upon these town site rights, shares OF
stock had been issued and had been placed
where they would do the most good. They
were informed that some of these shares of
stock had been marketed, and that behind
the bill there was great scheme of specu-
lation. This explains why the senators
would not touch the Oklahoma bill; and
now that the bubble has bursted, some of
the facts about the secret history of the
Springer bill are coming out. Lobbyists
who worked for the bill are showing their
shares, and are telling: queer things not at
all to the credit of certain congressman. 1t
appears that besides the shares of stock scat
tered in Washington there were some outside
corporations which expected to go into the
town site business when the Oklahoma bill
became law.
Many will remember that there was a con-
vention at Baxter Springs last winter, at
oh &c
Kansas City, presided, and ringing resolu-
tions were adopted demanding the passage
of the Springer bill. One of the most vocif-
erous of the advocates of opening the terri
tory was Ex-Governor and now Pension
Agent George W. Click of Kansas. Within
a few days there has been passed around in
Washington as curiosity specimen share
of stock in the Homestead and Town Site
company of Oklahoma. The par value of
the share is SIS. Upon the certificates are
the names of Thomas T. Crittenden. presi-
dent, and George w. Click, vice-president.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
The King of Slams Box,

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 26.-General
John A. Halderman, of Missouri, late minis
ter to Siam, has received from the king of
Siam jewel box made of precious metals,
which is sent as a marriage present to Mrs.
E. e. Wilson, nee Halderman, General Hal
derman's daughter, of Kansas City. The box
was sent to Mrs. Wilson last night It was
thought that the box had been lost in the
mails, it was 80 long in transit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Whites and Blacks in Arms.

PKTKRsBURG, Va, March N-Trouble il
feared at Stony Greek, in Sussex county, Q
village on the Petersburg l. Weldon railroad,
between the whites and blacks. The negroes
and whites are arming themselves and the
state authorities at Richmond have been mott.
fed of the condition of affairs in the village.
The trouble is said to have grown out of o
White Cap notice sent to a negro who keeps
q bar-room at the station fand the alleged
threat of the negroes to burn the place.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
ThuTDlay's List.

Miles c. Moore, of Walla Walla, Washing
ton Territory, to be governor of Washington
Territory.
Oliver C. White, of Dayton, Washington
Territory, to be secretary of Washington
Territory.
Henry NJ. Blaine, of Montana, to be chief
justice of the supreme court of Montana.
John D. Fleming, of Colorado, to he
United States attorney for the district of
Colorado
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Negro Colonization.

RSIEIGH, N. c., March 26-The negroes
held mass meeting here and organized the
North Carolina Emigration association, the
proposed object of which is to colonize all
negroes of this state in Arkansas. A call
was issued for state convention to be held
here on April q, to fully organize the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
A Terrible Accident.

INDIANAPOLIS, md, March 26.-The Journal
learns from Peru, Ind, that terrible acc;-
dent occurred few miles west of that city,
in which the wife and eldest daughter of
Aaron York, wealthy farmer, were killed,
and, besides, other members of the family
injured, but not fatally. York had been
blasting stumps on his farm, using dynamite
for the purpose. He placed several sticks in
the stove to dry and stepped outside for a
few minutes. The sticks exploded with the
above result and also entirely wrecking the
house. York escaped uninjured.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
KAFsSAS KICKERS.
Funf Ston Wants One; Buchan
Wants Another.

s. B. Bradford IL Said to be Asking
For Someehing--Coates Wants "R.
w. M. S."--Booth and Rush Repre-
sent Pawnee BraVes--Tincher Has
South American Fever
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Bazar,s New Editor.

NV YoRK, March 27.-Mrs. Margaret e
Bangster has accepted the offer of Harper
Bros. to become editor of Hraper's Bazar.
Mrs. Sangster has been for years the success.
full 'tPostmistr ess" of Harper's Young PEG
pie, and has been associated in other ways
with Harper's publications. She Is also q
writer of graceful verse and Is well known as
a writer for the religious press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Needle Extracted bv Dynamo

Needle Extracted by Dynamo.
SCRANTON, Pa, March 25-Charles II.
Nier of this city ran needle into his foot.
Surgeons sought in vain for it. Nier was
taken to the plant of the suburban electric
railway and his foot held near one of the
dynamos. In fifteen minutes the needle was
drawn out
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
A Big Damage Suit.

LARxRo, KAN, March 26.-The county
commissioners of Kearney county caused
summons to be served ON Senator ]. W.
Hush and the First National bank of this
city, n suit asking damages in the sum Of
$4,000
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Without Consulting Russia.

Without Consulting Russia.
TKHKRAN, March 2.-The Persian govern
ment has formally engaged togrant no rail-
way concessions without consulting Russia.
The shah is willing to concede to Russia the
right of navigating the rivers flowing into
the Caspian sea, but is not willing to accede
to the other demands of Russia.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
HISTORICAL.
Why the Senate Would Not
Touch the Springer Bill.

Their Endeavors to Convert Votes
for the Measure--The Charges to
This Effect Quite bold and Not at
all Complimentary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Against It.

BosToS, Mass, March S.-The house no
jected by a vote of IS to 50 the resolution
providing for biennial elections for members
of the legislature. The resolution for bien-
NAL sessions of the legislature was defested
by vote of 50 to s..
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
CORPORAL TANNER.
The New Commissioner OF
Pensions.

Widows Should be Aided by OFF,
cials In Securing Lawful Proofs
Rather Than be Met With Techni-
callties.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
WIN Refuse to- obey the Cam.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, March 22.-It is re-
ported here that the republican members of
the legislature have entered into an agree
'ment, after q thorough canvass Of the poit-
ical situation, to refuse to obey the call of
Governor Wilson for an extra session Of that
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Killing at Topeka.

TOPEKA, March "a double killing &C.
CURED at 716 Kansas avenue Wednesday
night; Gustav Werner being killed outright
and Joseph j. Spendlove receiving death
wound. There has been trouble about their
joint occupancy of the premises. Werner
was a tailor and Spendlove pawnbroker.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Raid on Liouor SeIIers.

Raid on Liquor Sellers.
WICHITA. KAN, March 26.-The police have
inaugurated one of the old fashioned whisky
raids. and every joint keeper, in all about
thirty, has been arrested, their stock con-
fscated and places closed. The police COM
missioners claim that it is their intention to
close every drinking place in the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30
Cook confesses His Crime.

Srocx1os, KAN, March N.-Taylor Cook,
Who killed his wife and fed has returned and
surrendered. He confessed his crime which
be said was the result of quarrel. He
claimed that he had afterwards ATTEMPTED
suicide by taking laudanum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-03-30

Stock Shippers to Be Heard.
sHTsKnsox CHI, Mo-, March M.-The rail-
coed commissioners issued the followina.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

The Richmond Dispatch in its comments
on the Centennial, says that "Dixie was
prescribed at the CENTENNIAL . that it as
forbidden fruit, because it was associa-
ted with the rebellion Gle Stonewall
brigade Band, Of this city, returned from
The New J ok Centennial delighted with
their reception and treatment while ia
the city, We asked a member of the hand
chow often did YOU play Dixie in New
ork?' AT least twenty five times -
Did the people receive it weI?" Yes.
indeed, it was chetred to the echo and
every oiine we stopped on the line of
march. windows would be thrown up, and
calls made for Dixie. which was received
with the greatest enthusiasm well,
the Richmond Dispatch says you were not
allowed to play Dixie; how about that?-'
why. it is not SO; we played it constantly
ana It WAS cheered. We all had IL good
time, and the Southern soldiers received
every attention and Kindness
Such is the stmony of members of the
Stonewall Band, gentlemen of unaoubted
veraciiy and reliability.
Mt time when the nation is called
upon to do honor to the memory of its
greatest citizen. and all sections, knowing
no North, no South no East. no West.
meet in such a glorious pageant as was
witnessed III New York, it is unpartion-
able that q Southern journal should en-
Geayor to stir up and perpetnate strife,
and that too upon q statement which has
no foundation in fact. If the Dispatch
desires peace, harmony and good will, be-
tween all sections of our common country.
il has & queer way of getting at it. Such
spirit as is shown in this case, sis only
eYil.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
wANTEp-1 won,J

DOARDERS WANTED Il would like .ew
ID Boarders, to whom ! can We first Glass
mpodations8t very reasonable raj es. wv
house is one of the most delightfully."- 81, II u.
the city and though quetiand retired s within
two minutes walk oil the business nortion.
Hot and cold water and elegant arden -
Also, two thoroughbred Jersey Cows. lease
address or Call at No 20. South Market street.
mays y q
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTAyE-I
y will offer for sale at Lublics auction, in
front of The Courthouse In the city OF St,tun-
ton, TN The
9th af May, 1889. "a ayg..
Court-day. my valuable farm, situated in Au-
gut county, Va, three miles southeast OF
staun Oh. Preserving the growing crops there
Oh } containing 200 acres of land. more or less
adjoining the land of IL. +. Dickerson, ESQ &c.
This farm contains thereon u good DIV Iii ig-
house ana stable, good fences, about 20 acI g. OF
t1mber has running water III every field a nd
has y clay slate soil 1t is located on q well
Graded road lending to Staunton. and won d be
valu able for dairy or truck farm.
T-rms of Sae:-One fifth IN cash enthe se-
tLt.on OF u deed. and The residue payable In |.
2. and years, from date of sale with interest,
TO be evidenced by the bonds Of the purchaser
with satisfactory personal security. al d also
to b secured by the vendors lien resei We'd on
the face of the decd. JNO. A. ENGLISH,
by CHAS. CURRY,
mes9tls Attorney. ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

1t is said by some Virginia lsepl b icans
that ex-senator Lewis, of this State. is
being pushed by some of his friends for
the place of register of deeds IN Washing
toa. one of the most lucrative places at
the President disposal.
The President could do no more graceful
and meriLsrious act than to recot n ze The
sterling character and tried Rep. blicanism
OF Hon. j. F. Le@is, ilan by NAL ing the
app0ntme At mentioned. Mr.. Ltwis was
q Republican when it meant gle,' deal
to declare for the Republican party. Apart
ffO4a that he is gent IN If nl;bIem-
ished integrity .unQu estione'i qualifications
for Il position and his desi snat"n to the
Office would be received by all fan minded
men in: Virginia. whether of one party or
the othsr. rs an appropriate. timely and
emfns jtag prhper Il Ing to do.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

The three great steel concerns of Chica-
go, have been merged into one manage
ment. representing capital OF $25 600 eco
and known as the Illinois Steel Company.
Messrs. Geo. w. Palmer and A. M. Bow.
man, the great cattle kings of the South
west. sold on Tuesday to Mr.. Thos. Jores,
OF Pulaski, seven of their cattle, one bull
and six cows for the sum of $1,000.
The Virginia Pharmaceutical Associa-
next annual meeting from the third Tues
day in June June lS) to the first Thurs
day June g.. The association will meet
at Old Point Comfort.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09
The Centennial Speeches.

The orator on the occasion of the Cen
tenuial of the Inauguration of Washing
ton as President of the United States in
1859. was Hon. Chauncy .Depew, of New
York. His speech was very able, rich in
historical research and classical lllustra
tieas; psrspicuous In argument and cap
tiyating in its rhetoric. 1t was grand
auctions of American oratory.
President Harrison was brief, but what
he said was well said, appropriate, concise
and effective, calling for the most earnest
approval from the vast crowd around him.
The sermon of Bishop Potter was
unique In its originality, but lacked the
philosophical order and deductions which
might have been expected of him. He
compared the conditions of century ago,
with the conditions now and drew his con-
illusions from premises which existed ID
the inception of the government, but have
no relation to the causes at this time. The
effect was strained, wanting in logical Sc
qHence, and in appreciation of the broad
philanthropy and eminent craftsmanship
which mark the age InsRhich we live, and
exemplified in the enlarged charities. relig
ious progress, and the mastery of the Pro-
blem Of civil government, which has en-
gagged the attention of the country for the
past quarter of century.
Virginia had no occasion to blush for
the oratory of her sons at the Centennial
in New York, on the 29th and 39th. The
speech of Governor Lee in response to the
toast The States" was well conceived,
we'll rounded. and at times eloquent. That
OF Sen .tsr j, w. Daniel. to the toast, 1.-The
Senate was instructive. logical and
souni. Each acquitted himself with cred
it AND was loudly applauded by the au-
dience present.
Ex-President Cleveland's remarks were
and sensible-the best pro
duek "a we have ever seen from him.
Every sentence had its meaning and was
e0nnee.ed with the other sent ences in such
man LET as to shov clear thinker aid
prof Jund student of events.
American oratOry was we'll represe ated |
in the deliyerances and evidenced thaS |
there has been no decline either in he TO. !
rensic attainments. the mental yigol or the /
m)ral 'ne Of the Nation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

a very pleasant social affair occurred at
the residence OF Mr. j. w. Ailor. we'll
known citizen Of Clifton Forge, on the
30ah of April. 1t was the marriage of his
daughter, Eta H., to Mr.. Richard M.
ELTON, one OF the most esteemed young
men OF our community. A large company
to witness the ceremony. which
was performed by Rev. j. M. Hawey,
pastor of the Methodist Church. After
receiving the congratulations of a host OF
friends, the young couple left on train No.
4 for bridal trip to Newport News. The
best wishes of the entire community go
with them. X
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

This advertising dodge bone sale and wish
your opportunity This Goods will be sold
under the regular without exception whatever All ask
goods Do
that handles Auction lots
shall
We business.
w the following advantages overo competitors:
We House CHAS
B. ROUSS New York This worth Million Dollars and is
sively
Everything sell for CASH nothing, sell
much smaller You afford big
the benefit letd, and buy credit they
dong expenses
much smaller than those who handle line.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09
Railway Mail Service.

One of the most discreditable partZan
acts of Mr.. Cleveland s administration,
after the election in November last, was
his order applying the civil service law to
the railway mail service after the 1st of
April. Immediately after the order was
promulgated and for some time before,
efficient Republican railway mail clerks
were dismissed and untriad Democrats
placed in their PLACES, The result of this
was that the general service was very
much demoralZed, and much confusion in
the transmission and delivery of-mails Oc
clsioned. The object was to retain the
recently appointed clerks by the enforce
ment of the civil service law, after their
instalIGenG.
To correct this as far as could be, in so
short a time, President Harrison extended
the time for the operation of the law un
til the LIST of May. In the mean time, the
Hon. j. I,owrie Bell, the Superintendent
of the Railway Mail Service. commenced
thu work of wedding out the incompe
tens, and re-appointing the old and faith
full clerks who had been removed for
d ,rtizan considerations. BY his prompt
and discriminating action good many
changes have been made and as a conse
quence we may look for an improvement
in the service. 1t needs it. The inefi
cheney in the railway mail service has
been the source Of great complaint, and
frequently the local postmaster is blamed
for delays and Irregularities in delivery,
when he has no direct connection W tn
the cause. 1t may be that some expert
clerks who were partiZan appointments,
have been removed. but, judging from the
past, equally as capable men will SUCCEED
them. AS general rule. the SERVICE will
be improved, and the old time regularity
and efficiency restored.
Mr.. Bell seems to be the right man in
the right place. and has made good use of
the brief time allowed to purify the de-
partment and give the people that to which
they are entitled-an efficient mai. service
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09
An Important Improvement

An important 1mprOWemenI.
The new dry dock recently constructed
for the Chesapeake Dry Dock and Con-
struetien Company, was formally opened
at Newport News on the Gath, by the
docking of the United States monitor
SPARTAN" It is the largest ever eon=
structed, with dimensions as follows
Length on top, 600 feet; width on top $50
feet; width at bottom. SO feet: width at
entrance, SO feet; draught of water over
sill. % feet. OF $500 900 imperial gallons
This important improvement is all earnest
of the future of Newport News and the
vast trade that is to be debouehed there over
the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad. 1t is one
o. the finest water fronts in the county,
where the largest ships can float and where
the accommodations for handling and hip
ping freight are practically unlin tied
1t is but another forceful evidence of
what Virginia is to BIZ on the seaboard
and in the rural districts, where the pick
and shovel are doing what the ships which
pillow the great deep are to do for the points
along the sea coast.
Newport News will be the site of great
city some day. Norfolk Will forge ahead
with rapid strides, and outstrip every sea-
port city in the country except New
York. 1t will be the seat Of vast export
and import trade. apd become the distrib-
uting point for the West and southwest.
with the Chesapeake & Ohio and Norfolk
g Western. the carriers to accommodate
the tlaflic that the developing South and
West will furnish.
George J. Smith, of Princess Anne Co,
Va, is now the possessor Of a fine large
lakA, which came upon him without any
previous knowledge Oh his part. IN the
great gale of April I, four acres of his land
b gan to sink. and now. to-day, whsre less
than month ago was high and dry there
is Iake of water five feet deep. The lake
is but few feet from Mr.. Smiths resi-
denee.
The Grand Jury for Chicago. on the 4th.
indicted Mr.. Kiernan. superintendent of
G ,ok Country Insane Asylum. for cruelty
to patient named Burns, from which he
1iei. A reporter f-igned insanity and
was given apartments with Burns. The
attendants treated the letter brutally, eau
ing his death. The reporter made full ex-
3osura of it, with the result as announced |
above.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

The simple application of sSwayne's
Ointment, without any internal medi~
cine. will cure any ease of letter. Salt
Rheum, Ringworm. Piles, Itch. Sores,
pimnles, Eczema, all Scaly. Itchy Skin
Eruptions, no matter how obstinate or :,
long standing. 1t ispotent, effective and
costs hut trifle,
Irlx
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09
Apr1S
1eashs ia kzig.,i1sassa.

We learn from the Recorder of the foI
lowing deaths in Highland eounty:
Mrs. Sarah Bratton. wife of Geo. W.
Brat.on. on April eth, after an illness of
only three days with pneumonia. She
leaves a husband and two children. She
was a consistent member Of the PTesby-
terrain church.
Mr., David l.. Mauzy died in Crabbot-
som OIL the 25th Of April. aged about rs
years. lie was a prominent and useful
citizen.
Mrs. Matilda NJ. Rder, wife of G.. p. W.
Rider formerly of Highland county, died
neac Frost. POcahontas county, on the
9th OF April, She leaves her hsuband
ana six children TO mourn the loss of an
afftctionate wife aud devoted mother.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

The British minister To This county is
pafd So 900 year, with house, servants
and various sundries Furnished. The
American minister to England is paid
ST. 500 and finds himself.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

T.. w. Devne & Cos Mixed Paints will
not scale or rub Off.
CHILD e SHELTON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

F. w. Devoe s. Cos Pure Ready Mixed
Paints for sale 10y Child & SHELTON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09
q. q o IL. E2.-Nvw Nel.edule.

Ii you want q big bargain in Il nice dress
don t forget to call on Henry. 7 Dung & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

On Friday last Thomas r. BorIaEd Was
appointed u. s. At orney from the East
ern dit let of Virginia. t, succeed j. Cat
promin att lawyer of Norfolk, and has
served sew ,ral terms as city attorney. He
was endorsed by .idges Hughes and Bond
and L. l.. Lawi'. Gen. Groner. Jnr. S,
Wise. Coagressmen Bowden Brown ana
Others, Ills competitor was Gen. Edgar
Allen. Of RI hmond, who was favor. d by
Gen. Malone ard Judge Waddill. Mr..
Borland is a native of North Carolina, and
was born in 1914.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09

Great bargains can be had in parasols
and Umbrellas it Henry, Young & Co.'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-09
,sNat.sIm@ E.NunIs IL =,

Il have been selling Simmons Liver
Regulator for the past six years. Ny
customers pronounce it the best ever nsed.
One OF my customers whose health was in
wretched condition from a very bad and
Stubborn case Of Dyspepsia, used tho
Regulator AMI was cured entirely. | am
using it myself for Torpid Liver. caused
by close confinement. / find nothing to
equal it and highly recommend its use"
Q. ?. liisey, Druggist, Edinburg, Va.