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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morey, Of the
Western Kansas Nursery, close to Ness
City, have been in town for the past three
days, the guests of their old friends, Mr..
and Mrs. E. ". Priestly. Mr. Morey was
was one of several witnesses 10 an impor-
tant contest case before the land Office
He reports his nursery thriving.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

David McCollum went to Colby to
attend the examination, last Wednesday,
of the candidates for the naval cadetship.
We have not learned yet who the success
full candidate is.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

"A good lunch is a hard thing to get
in large city, and harder still when
travelling; but the dainty repast served
Pullman sleeping car patrons in the
buffet sleepers on the regular overland
trains of the Union Pacific is greatly en-
loved.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

A letter from VIM. Stimits informs
us that he has paying job in the mount
aims, thirty miles south OF Denver, which
will last until late in next fail. He is
getting out poles for the electric-light
company. Geo. Wollner is with him, and
they are patching.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
WANTED.

A married man to work on my farm
A good steady job the year around TO,
the right man. None but men who under
stand farming need apply.
531-tf GEO. BAKER,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

The school picnic which was to be
held at Gibbs's grove was postponed for
one week, on account of the threatening
attitude of the weather yesterday. Many
of the pupils were disappointed at not
gettingto 60 yesterday, but the postpone
ment was wise. 1t is likely that they
will be glad next Friday that the post
ponement was taken.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Fifty red cedar bushes, from Topeka,
have been planted around the court
house, between the walks and the walls,
this week. This is a step which the
World advised several weeks ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Sheriff Hogan rendered US yesterday
with an antelope ham. He will please
accept our best thanks for this kindness.
He and DR.. Jones killed twotantelopes on
Thursdayin the Smoky valley, about six
teen miles southeast of this place. They
were splendid specimens of species of
animals that are rapidly approaching ex-
tinction in this section of country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

e. A. McMath, the talented attorney
of Grainfield, was in town on Thursday.
He has rallied materially from the great
physical injury which he sustained some
months ago, but uses crutches yet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

On account OF the scarcity Of good
beef in this neighborhood, George Baker,
the Russell avenue butcher, has been. for
the past two weeks, shipping his from the
East. George keeps only the best; and
If you want good steak or roast, give
him a call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

"A heavy frost came Wednesday
night. Some of the box-elder and allan
thus leaves showed up pretty badly bitten
the next day. Ice half an inch thick was
to be seen Thursday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

"A. J. Davis is having ditch dug for
water main from his residence to G. j.
Ferris's well. This will afford Mr.. Davis
waterworks accommodations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

"A letter from Father Fitzpatrick, of
Concordia, Kansas, states that the Catho-
Lie bishop of this diocese will visit Wa
Keeney on Friday, the "a inst.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
BREAKING PLOWS.

Kelly Hardware and Implement Co.
have just received one hundred Iron Beam
Rod Breakers-the cheapest and best
Plow ever brought to the west Call and
see them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Judge Osborn has been in southern
Iowa for week or mole, having been
summoned there on account OF the seri-
Gus illness OF his father. It is not ex-
pected that the old gentleman will re-
cover.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Found, east of Wa-Keeney, Tuesday
evening, April so, lady's shawl. Owner
can receive the same by calling on W. L..
Moore, at City Meat Market, and paying
for this advertisement.
531-S
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

"A. P. Lawrence went to Clay Center
Thursday night, on business. He ex-
pected to be absent until this evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

The M. E. quarterly meeting will
open OH Sunday. A love feast is on the
program for in the afternoon of that day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
A BARGAIN

Just one Refrigerator left, which will
be sold at cost.
KELLY HARDWARE Co.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Marshal Brady has been discovering
some crooked touches, SO to speak, in the
black quarter of the city. It is said that
a well-known Caucasian is well acquain-
ted with the LAYOUT"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Geo. Baker, jr., has been seriously
i'll for about week, but his condition is
improving.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
HOTBED PLANTS

Ready to transplant. Leave orders at
Geo. Bakers meat market, or by mail.
529-tf 6. 7. GALLOWAY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
HARROWS.

The best assortment, by far, eve,
brought to Wa-Keeney, at Kelly Hard,
ware and Implement Co. l8-tf
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
Hunting and fishing parties are nu-

Kan Walker is out at his fathers
ranch for month or so.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

-Chas. Humble was up from Topeka
on Tuesday, and took in the ball at night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

IL You want pure home made lard
call at Geo. Bakers market on Russell
ave. 4O1
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Try the Checosa Coal for your heat
ing stove. At VERBECK's
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

DIR. W. Fl. Winterbotham, of Salina,
was in town yesterday, on business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
PACIFIC EXPRESS PACKAGES
A Lot of Unclaimed Ones to be
Sold.

On Saturday, May II, Pacific Express
packages addressed as follows, and un-
claimed, will be sold at auction in To-
peka, unless they are claimed before that
date:
COLLYER.
Dragged, Jake; Hey, P "; johnson,
F; Lydick, VIM; Milton, A T; Robb, s
G; Taylor, F O; Wallace, F W.
wA-KEENEY.
Anderson, S; Bacon, Theo 81; Brown,
w II, Bush Creek, Kan; Brown, NJ l.;
Burg. L; Broltey, W D; Bristol, W s;
Courtney, T; Cook, o; Dahman, Frank;
Emmons, G, Cults P 0; Rutland, Dan'l;
Galloday, Peter; Gavett, G L; Grady,
John; Golf, o, Gettysburg, Kan; Con
zalles, A; Henderson, NJ E Fargo, Kan;
Hughes, W e; Hoffman, G A; Hood,
VIM; Haskins, j; Hatch, j B; Jones, J
w, Centropolis, Kan; Joyner, J, Atkins,
Kan; King, W A; Keeney, W A; Kirkley,
J B; Keller, Mrs L E; Klaus, G; McCon-
ester, W G; Moore, G, Cults P o; Payne,
Dick; Peterson, J W; Richardson, S;
Shaw, ] A; Scott, J W; st John, j;
Saulters, J P; Trusley, J B: Teal, Jr,
Fred; Vanvlaid, Chas; Wilcox, r G;
Wall, V G; Wooley, VIM; Wills, G D;
Williamson, G E; Wonder Bros; Muster,
Mrs NJ; Woodland, Geo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
-Leavenworth Coal $500 at Verbeck

Rock Springs Coal only 1925 at
VERBECK's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Best Colorado Soft Coal $3.50 al
oil YKRBHcx'a.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
GARDEN SEEDS.

A large lot just received at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Co. These seeds
are in bulk, and fresh.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
PASSENGERS MUST BUY TICKETS
BEFORE ENTERING FREIGHT
TRAINS.

Instructions have been issued by the
general superintendent to conductors of
freight trains that are authorized to carry
passengers, prohibiting them from allow
ing passengers to enter trains at stations
where We have agents furnished with
regular stock of tickets unless passengers
have previously provided themselves with
tickets reading to their proper destina-
ton. See time table in another column
for the arrival and departure of all trains
allowed to carry passengers from this
station.
513-14 j. L. MORTON, Agt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Quick Meal, New Davis and Perfec-
ton Gasoline stoves at cost.
KELLY HARDWARE Co.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04
GRAND GATHERING.
The Inauguration Military Ball

Company cd" Covers Itself with
Glory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-05-04

Coal $500 at Verbeok's
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
Unfounded ReDorts,

WASHINGTON, Aug. Under order of
President Harrison Briga&ier- General
MacFeely, chief of bureau of subsistence
to-day occupied the desk of Secretary
Proctor as acting secretary of war. With
regard to published reports of dissatis-
faction in the department, especially
among army officers who are heads
of bureaus, over the appointment
of Chief Clerk Tweedale by
Secretary Proctor, to act in his absence,
Gen. MacFeely said: ''There is not the
slightest foundation for such reports.
Nave not heard single word of COM
ment, criticism or objection to Mr.. Twee-
dale s action by any head of bureau or
by any army officer. The critics nave all
made the mistake of asserting that Mr..
Tweedale has been acting secretary Of
war. That is not the case. He was
designated, under the provision of the
act of 1874, to sign certain papers, in
Guiding acquisitions on the treasury, in
order that the routine business of the
department might 90 on and public
creditors receive their Just dues in the
temporary absence of the secretary.
Mr.. Tweedale issued no orders, did not
attempt to issue any, nor in any way
come into conflict with the heads of bu-
Teaus or others.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
FATHER OF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE.
The Copy of an Autograph Letter which Set
ties Question OF Texas History.

The Copy of an Autograph Letter which Set
ties Question OF Texas History.
Special to the Gazette.
CLEBURNE, TEX. Aug. An article
appeared in the Dallas News last Sunday
morning from Col. John Henry Brown,
attempting to prove that Stephen F.
Austin, the father of Texas independ-
ence, advocated the forming of Texas a
separate Mexican state under and subject
to the control of the republic of Mexico.
The following autograph letter, which is
unquestionably genuine, has just been
brought to light by an old Texas veteran
of this county, Mr.. William Harden, and
will appear in the Chronicle tomorrow.
This letter settles an important question
of Texas history;
COPY OF LETTER FROM THE FATHER OF
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE, S. f. AUSTIN, TO
WILLIAM HARDEN & BROS. TRINITY.
SAN FELIPE, Oct. 8, 1885.
Messrs. William Harden & Bros.
GENTLEMEN-T enclosed paper VIII
inform you of the progress of the glorious
cause of Texas. Everything goes well,
it could not be better. There is but one
peace now, that 1 know of, in all this
country. All have studied for them
selves, all doubts are removed. All are
satisfied that we must fight for our rights
or leave the country, or become abject
slaves and a disgrace to the name
of an American. No one here
hesitates a moment which of these alter
mates to adopt-all say fight. 1 have no
doubt it is or will be the same on the
Trinity. 1 cannot believe that anyone
can be so blind and infatuated as to be-
lieve in the promises of the military party
who are in power in Mexico, nor in Gen.
Santa Annals profession of friendship
for Texas. 1 am just from Mexico, I
know them well. There is no faith in
them, public opinion has deceived
itself. The country has a
cause, and just and glorious
cause to defend from this time forward
Those who are not for the cause ought to
be treated as enemies-there is no middle
ground, no neutraIity-thosew who are not
for us are against us, and are, therefore,
enemies.
The first blood that-is shed seals the
freedom of Texas. 1 believe it is already
sealed. A report has just reached here
that the Mexican troops at Gonzales have
been defeated by the army OF the
people, with a loss of forty Mex
leans killed-no loss on our side.
BeXar must be taken before the cam
paign closes. Every man is wanted.
We expect aid from Trinity and Bevils
settlement. All Texas ought to meet
in one body and drive the invaders from
our soil. Now is the time. Texas
must be free and establish a government
before this campaign closes. Every man
is wanted. Send on all you can. Yours
respectfully, S. F. AUSTIN.
P. S.-This part of the country is turn
ing out en- masse.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
WANAMAKER'S WAR
The Western Union viii Meet
Him in the Court Of Claims.
United States Too Big Concern to
lnaugurate Niggardly Policy.
Johns Blunder.
Plans for Tower for the Great Worlds Fair
Which will far Surpsss the Famous
Ethel Tower at Paris.
HE ovERsTEPs HIMSELF.


Special to the Gazette.
WASHINGTON, Aug. lit is war to the
knife between Postmaster General Wan
amaker and the Western Union telegraph
company. The former will not recede
from the stand he recently took, making
the rate of payment for government SER
vice at l mill per word. The telegraph
company, through its president,
declared such rate IN
reasonably and ridiculously low and de-
MED the authority of the postmaster
general to fix the compensation at such a
figure. A good deal Of correspondence
ensued without any compromise on either
side, but to-day the head of the pOstOffiCe
department fired a heavy brOadside at
the enemy in 8 communicate on to the
secretary of the treasury skiing him
not to pay any more bills of the
Western Union against the government
until the matter at issue was settled.
From this it would seem that Wanna
maker is resoIute in his determination
not to pay over a tenth of a cent per
word, and evidently thinks he has the
authority TO force the company to accept
that rate. On the other hand the COM
pany will go right ahead charging Uncle
Sam l cent per word, and viii try
conclusions with the general in the court
Of claims. The Western Union people
say that the United States is too big a
concern to inaugurate a niggardly poll
icy, and that the courts viii never sus-
tain WanamakeT in his misery effort to
cut down rates below the cost of service.
The controversy has excited q great deal
of interest, and it seems to be
the general opinion that Wanamaker,
shrewd business man that he Is, has
Numbered No doubt some reduction
might have been insisted on, but there
are abundant reasons for believing that
to reduce rates to the price mentioned
was very extreme measure.
TO GUIDO THE FRENCHNEN.
A Washington architect, anticipating
the great world s fair to be held here i'll
1892 in honor of the 40Oth anniversary
of the discovery of America, and wishing
to lay the Frenchman who conceived and
built the Eiffel tower completely in the
shade. has submitted plans for a tower
to astonish the thousands who VIII gather
here at the great exposition. It is to be
1900 high or 500 feet more than the won
derful tower in Paris.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
WILL BE A FAILURE.

Railroads Refuse to Come Down and Grand
Army Men VIII Stay at Home.
MILWAUKEE, WIS. Aug. 1.-The en-
campment situation is rapidly growing
worse. To-day if is apparent that moth
ing much short of miracle can prevent
the encampment, as an encampmeut,
from being a failure. All hope of get
ting rate of l cent mile and drawing
large crowds to Milwaukee is gone.
Twenty business men of Milwaukee held
a conference this forenoon with President
Miller of the st. Paul road, and John S.
George of the Chicago and Northwestern
and made strenuous attempts to indute
the representatives of the two Milwaukee
aud Chicago lines to favor the cent rate.
President Miller stated positively that he
could not do anything toward securing
the cent rate.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
MURDER AND MURDER CASES.
Perforated Negro Found Cold in the Weeds.
Several Arrests Made.


Special to the Gazette.
GATEsvILLE, TEX, Aug. This
morning at an early hour an excited re-
port flew over town that a negro was
found near the st. Louis, Arkansas and
and Texas depot. On examination the
negro was found dead in the bushes with
his hands clutching the weeds. He was
shot during the night, the ball entering
just under and SCATTERING the fore teeth
and lodging in the spinal column resulting
in immediate death. 1t occurred in
fifty yards of a colored house of IN fame.
Two colored wenches, Harriet and Kate
Coates, and Lewis King, young white
man who has been visiting these parts
for year or more, have been arrested.
The examining trial will take place in
the morning.
After a weeks hard work in
taking evidence and speaking in
the case of Darnell, charged
with lying in wait and shooting to the
death a hard-sheIl preacher named
Blackwell while returning from church,
the jury returned a verdict that they
could not agree.
The case of Graham for killing Clauson
is before the district court to-day and
will continue for three or four days.
CIauson was an old sweetheart of Ora
ham, wife, all young people. Chances
and side remarks of ClausOn caused the
separation of Graham and his wife.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02

Sheriff Edwards, stating that he had
killed Phelps in self-defense. 1t
appears that the two men were
farmers on the same plantation
and an old feud existed between
them. Since the difficulty last Tuesday
threats have been made and Barkman in
his statement AYERS that he learned that
Phelps was wayl aYing for the purpose of
killing him. Yesterday evening he
learned where he was IN waiting ana went
for him with a double barrel. He says
Phelps was in the act of shooting when he
drew down on him, filling him with buck
shot, and death was instantaneous. The
deceased is said to be peaceable young
man, and Barkman belongs to one of the
oldest families in the county. The affair
is deeply lamented. Barkman is in
charge of the sheriff and will have his
examining trial tomorrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
FILLED WITH BUCKSHOT.
NeighboHhg Farmers Quarrel-Each Tries to
K;ll 4bo Ofbo~ b,t O,I,, Cro S,oooodr

Neighbodhg Farmers QuarreI-Each Tries to
Kin the other, but Only One Succeeds.
Special 20 the Gazette:
TExARKANA, TEX, Aug. Last
night a general fight was waged in the
western suburb of this city in section
called Vinegar Hill by some coIored
people. During the fight a colored man
named Ben Hilson carved another of
his color in a fearful manner. 1t is
said that he stabbed him six or eight
times and that any one of the wounds
may prove fatal.
East Tuesisy evening two young men,
o. P. Phelps and Tom Barkman,
had an alteration on the streets of this
city which led TO the arrest of both par
ties. Phelps had-married a lovely young
lady the morning before, and the diff
Guilty occurred in her presence. The
affair was quoted down for the time and
the beligerants were released from arrest
and went home. and nothing more was
heard from them until last night, when
Barkmsn came In and surrendered to
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
TEXAS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.
Election of Officers and Reports of Com
mittees.


Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, TEX. Aug. THE Texas
cooperative association met at Turner
hall this morning. The first business in
order was the election of a board of thir-
teen directors, as follows: r. F..
Steele, A. J. Rose, A. NJ. KeIlar. W.
II Harris, J. B. Long, J. w. Walt
man, J. W. Page. J. C. IsbelI, G. B.
Lundy, G.. J, Stock, Il. d. Niblo, w.
P. Miles and S. NJ. Earns.
Resolutions of respect were adopted to
the memory of J. W. Clark and e W.
Smith, previous presidents of the associ-
atIcn.
The following officers were elected: r,
f. Steele. president; A. J. Rose, secre-
tary; J w. Waltnan treasurer; J. ).
Rogers, general manager.
Reports were received from the various
committees. Three thousand dollars was
appropriated for lecture purposes. The
association invested $500 in the Grange
fair.
The following resolution of cOngratula-
ton to the state press was adopted:
Whereas, having learned with pride
that the Texas press association have
devised methods to establish co-opera-
tive printing house on the RockdaIe plan
and thus have struck the key note of
business success as adopted;
Resolved, that we hail with pleasure
this determination of the Texas press to
enter the great field of cooperative edu-
cation and hereby extend our hearty
congratulations.
Resolutions of thanks were adopted to
Col a. NJ. Shannon for an excursion to
the jetties, and Rev. DR.. SpauIding for
courtesies, after which the association
adjourned to meet next year in Calves
ton the last Wednesday in July. Quite
a number of the association attended the
pyrotecnic display at the beach tonight.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
Johns Game Won't Win.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Acting Secre-
tary Bachelor to-day informed the Sec
rotary of navy that Chinese who enlisted
as servants on the United States steamer
Alert, now on her way from Honolulu to
San Francisco, are laborers within the
meaning of the Chinese exclusion act,
and will not be allowed to land in the
United States.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
CUNEY HOME.
The Newly Appointed Collector of Custom

The Newly Appointed Collector of Custom
Reaches Galveston.
Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, Ten, Aug. IN. W.
Quincy, the newly appointed collector of
customs at this port, arrived at noon to-
day. His coming was unheraIded, hence
there were but few of his colored breth-
rem present to meet him. He immedi-
ately took a carriage-for his home. He
was to have had reception tonight at
a fashionable colored church on Broad
way, but for some unaceOuntable reason
the affair did not mateTialize. Quincy
kept shady all day and all efforts to in
tervlew him proved abOrtive.
Paul FTicke, United States marshal for
the Western district OF Texas, is II the
city for brief sOjourn.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-02
THE PRESIDENTS OVATION.
The Veterans at Mountain Lake Park Visited
by the Chief Executive.

DEER PARK, Md, Aug. 1.-The presi-
dent did not dlsappoint the veterans at
Mountain Lake park. He drove over
this morning at CLOCK with Secretary
Window and Mr.. Halford, and took the
train there for Washington. He was
given quite an ovation by the Grand
Army men who represented all posts
from MartInsburg to Wheeling. At
Deer Park the crowd waited to see the
president pass through. He stepped off
the train a moment and babe Mrs. Har-
rison, DR.. Scott, Mrs. Mckee and babies
good bye, and then stood on the platform
bowling Acknowledgements to the cheer
crowd. The private car Baltimore,
which has been at the president s service
all summer was attached to the train at
Deer Park