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Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
BIG INDIAN DEAD.
sssttux Ban and Crow Foot, OF the Sioux
KnJ~A while Resisting Arrest BY In
atan PoIies-HDist1rbinG Element
Of the Triba."
The Police Were Followed and Sustained
by n TrooP OF CaValry-Buns Camp
Capturod-His Male Followers LSft
to Jsin Othsr Aalcontenta.

ST. Paul December 1.-The news Of the
killing of Sitting Bull has been confirmed
by advices received by General Miles at the
military headquarters in this city.
When the police reached Sitting Bulls
camp on Grand river, forty miles from
Standing Rock, they found arrangements
beng made by the Indians for their depart
urs into the Bad lands The cavalry had not
reached the camp, when the police secured
Bull and started back with him. His follow
ers quickly rallied to his support and tried to
rescue him. In the melee that ersued the
willy old chief Is said to have been killed and
ave of the Indian police were also killed
One of the police jumped on one of Sit
ting Bulls horses and rode back to the cav
airy and infantry telling them to hurry up
to the support Of the polics and then hurried
on to the agency with the news Of the battle.
wIsH1SGroE.-General Scho6eld has re-
ceived two telegrams from General Ruger,
commanding the department of the Dakota,
stating that he hopes to get In all the Indians
who turned back from the Bad lands The
kilograms also state that fifty lodges IN the
Bad lands are trying to work their way north
to the Cheyenne River agency. General
RuSer states that all necessary steps have
been taken to intercept them, if possible.
Four policemen were killed and three
wounded Six Indians were killed, includ-
ing Sitting Bull and his son, Crow Foot, and
several others wounded. The police were
surrounded for some time, but sustained
their ground until relieved by the troops,
who now have possession of Sitting Bulls
camp with all women. children and property.
Sitting Bulls followers, probably leo, de-
serted their families and fed west for the
Grand river. Ths police behaved Hobly and
great credit Is due them. Particulars by
mail.
Commissioner Morgan showed this tele-
gram to the president. He said he regarded
Sitting Bull as the great disturbing element
of his tribe, and now that he was out of the
way, he hoped the difficulties there would
soon Be checked without further hloodshed.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
MeGratn and Mn1i.s 1nterri.u.d.


ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, December 16.-It has
been discovered that there exists gigantic
plot TO use the National Farmers alliance as
means of promoting the third party scheme
which came to the surface in two or three
different forms during the recent convention.
The scheme is said to have been consum-
mated through the adoption of the report
endorsing the sub-treaSUry bill. The east
ern, northern and northwestern delegates
were opposed to the bill, but voted for it in
order to split the democracy of the south,
which is we'll known to oppose it. If the
farmers of the south, most of whom are dem
ocrats, could be kept to support the bill, then
the desired split could be produced. And that
was what was done. The western and north
western delegates who are opposed to the bill
nevertheless voted for 1t In the hope of divid-
ing the bourbon democracy, and will account
to their constituents for having so voted by
referring 70 a divided democracy IN the
south. Several of these plotters have been
placed on record. For instance, President
AcGrath, of the Kansas alliance, SAID IN the
presence of witnesses: 1--WE did not vote for
The sub-treasury bill because We believed in
II The fact Is We are opposed to it, but We
saw that by making It an issue in the south
we could break up the democratic party.
This il the explanation we will give our con-
stltuents when we get home" J. I. Willis,
Of Kansas, said: ''We never did like the sub
treasury bill, and have no confidence in it
now, but We supported it at Ocala so as to
divide the south and break up the bourbon
democracy
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
General sehofieId Incredulous.

CHICAGO, December IA dispatch re-
ceived at army headquarters from Battle
Creek, S, D., stated that a letter had Just
been received by courier from Captain
Wells, at the mouth of French creek. that a
fight had occurred there between twenty citi-
zens and a roaming band of Sioux.
Five Indinns were reported killed, but the
loss of the whites was not given.
dispatch received from General Brooke
said that reports received by him showed a
decidedly hostile InteRt on the part of the
Indians in the bad lands. He feared that
the collision between some citizens and the
Indians had turned the scale.
Information from Fort Bennett goes to
show that the Indians at Cherry Creek agency
are greatly excited. and that under the lead
ership of Big Foot they are keeping up the
ghost dance. The Indian excitement Is in
creased by the report that bands of Sioux
from Rose Bud and Pine Ridge are moving
IN the direction of Cherry creek.
WAsHINGIoN.- Schofeld received
a telegram from his agents confirming the
reports of the dissension among the Indians
in the Bad lands.
No report has been received confirming
the trouble between the troOps and Indians;
it is not believed that such thing occurred.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Combination That Has Power.

WICHITA, KAN, December 1.-The plan
agreed upon recently by the state alliance to
raise funds with which to make the poor
members of the Organization loans on corn
and wheat, came TO practical test at Belle
Plaine last Saturday, meeting of farmers
being called to consider the question. 1t
was attended by over 400 of the leading men
of that section
The plan was thoroughly discussed, and a
resolution passed stating that no farmer
should part with a bushel of corn for less
than 81. It was agreed to raise fund, each
man giving 81, and this fund to take care of
all the poor farmers in certain sub-alliances-
According TO a member of the alliance
who attended a secret meeting at Topeka
some days ago, where the matter was dis
cussed and final action taken, loan fund or
ganizations are to be formed all over the
state and cover every vicinity.
Members who would be compelled TO sell
corn or wheat 10 raise money Will be given
loan out of this fund and IN this way prevent
forced sales. Il Is intended to raise the price
of grain by this method of Withholding all
until the price shall De such as the alliance
shall agree Is enough TO compensate the
farmer for his labor.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
No Arrear. Under the New Law.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 13--hr.
Morrill,, of Kansas, chairman of the house
committee on invalid pensions, has received
a communication from Commissioner Raum,
in which be states that he has concluded e1-
annining claims recorded to December un-
der the new act. There are, he says, II, ,946
original Invalid claims, 81, 323 original widow
CLAIMS. and 29S. $50 claims by other claim
anti. Mr. Morrll regards this statement a.
an evidence that the expenditures for pen
sions under the new act will be much less
than was anticipated, and that there will be
a considerable saving to the government
from the fact that arrears cannot be col
lected on applications for pensions filed un-
der the new act.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20

NneLnkee Strip Live Stock association. whose
IeSncnes were forced on the strip as result OF
Ine proclamation of President Harrison. hae
onereu $lo,OOO, 900 IN cash for the 6OOO,OU
Seres a. OF lana, while other parties have doubled
The government officials claim that the
Cnerokees have no right to sell their land &c
PrlIa.e parties. and contend that the deed
otoniDlts such sale or transfer. This, how
ever, Is not borne out by the opinions OF
tSaalng lawyers, who say that the deed gives
ms CnerokeeS absolute and perpetual owner
snip, and leaves them free 70 sell when they
please and at what figure they please, and r
whom they please.
The governments has offered the Indians
sonetnIng over 81 per acre, or S,0O,OOO IN
an. Whether the government viii go 1t as
nigh as the western mems figures, or whether
II Will insist on the Indians selling ar the
government price, or not at all, is destined
70 become an interesting question.
1t Is not unlikely that the matter viii be
taken into the supreme court In order that
there may be 4 judicial Interpretation of the
deed, and If this should prove favorable to
the Indians, and Justify them In the right of
selling in the highest market, it viii be
SIGNAL defeat for the government
Ihe Cherokee legislature Is now in session
at Tshlequah, but it Is not thought that in
the present condition of matters it will take
any action which Will bind the nation to
even conditional acceptance of either Of
the two offers. at the same time, the con-
dition of their treasury Will compel them
to reach a decision in the near future.
By the driving cut of the cattlemen by the
president they have been deprived of the
rental of $4,000 yearly, which they re-
ceived from the live stock association, and
which sum was not only sufficient to run the
entire government, but also enabled them to
build large number of schools Out of ac-
cumulations of their surplus, moreover, they
have been enabled to build a female semln-
ary at a cost of a round half million Of
dollars
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
TEXAS FEVER
DR.. Salmon Says the Disease is Propagated
by Ticks

DR.. Salmon Says the Disease is Propagated
by Ticks
WAsHINGToS, D. c., December 16.-Ia the
report of DR.. Salmon, chief Of the bureau of
animal industry, submitted to congress, par
ticular attention is directed to Investigations
by the bureau in regard to hog cholera and
the origin of Texas fever among cattle and
means by which this disease is commuui-
Gated from the southern to the northern cat
tie. The report details the experiments
made, which include the transfer of ticks"
from diseased to healthy cattle, Matching the
ticks and placing them upon non-infected
animals, IN both cases communicating the
fever. Northern cattle have been herded
with Texas cattle from which the ticks have
been carefully removed without being at
tackled by the disease. The disease has also
been communicated through the ticks Matched
in the ground which had been freQuelted by
infected animals. The Matching period Is
from thirty to sixty days.
DR.. Salmon, in his report, states that cattle
taken to the south for breeding purposes can
be protected from the fever by keeping them
free from the tick. Again, that southern
cattle may become inocuOuS by washing
them with some preparation that will de-
stroy the ticks OF by keeping them on in
fected ground until ticks which are on them
may mature and drop to the ground, but not
long enough for the young ticks to hatch
and reinfect them. While it has thus been
shown Enthusiastically that the disease is COM
muDicated through the ticks, it has not been
shown with absolute certainty that there Is
no means by which the disease gains access
TO the blood of the susceptible cattle, but it
is quite evident from the Investigations just
made that in the great majority of cases
cattle are infected by means of ticks.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20

DUBLIN, December 1.-THE newspaper,
United Ireland, has got into trouble through
its persistent advocacy of the retirement of
Mr.. ParnelL Mr.. Parnsll Is one Of the direc-
tors of the company owning the paper, and
acting in that capacity he seized the plant of
ths paper, stopped the issue of the current
edition, and elected the acting editor, Nr.
Bodkin. Mr.. Parnell's agent has taken pos
session of the offices of the paper. When
Mr.. Bodkin entered the ofics he found Mr..
Parnell IN possession. Mr.. Parnell, In the
presence of the other directors, read the artl-
cles of association under which the company
was organized and then ordered the sheriff
to eject Mr.. Bodkin. The latter made an
Intellectual resistance. desperate row oc-
CURED In the down stairs Office between the
sherif's officers and the Euo-edltors. Sticks
and stools were used as weapons, and the air
was filled with flying missiles. Finally, alter
q sharp and fierce struggle the suo-edItorS
were put out of the building. Mr.. Parnsu
placed hr. Dsamey IN charge OF the paper.
It has beeu ascertRined that one of the edl-
tors got q hint of Mr.. Parnell's intention to
seize the paper, and made arrangements 70
have the edition printed at al earlier nour
than usual The edition was on the point OF
being issued when Mr.. Parnel appeared. be
ordered that the entire edition, which con-
tanned bitter attacks on himself, be de-
stroyed.
At night a strong party of Mr.. Parnells
opponents made descent upon and recap
tured the Offices OF United Ireland. The IL
Vaders destroyed all the leaders" which had
been prepared by Mr.. Lssmey, who was in
stalled as editor by Parnell, and turned all
the matter they found set up in the fire.
Then they took possession of the ledgers and
other books and documents belonging to the
concern. All this was done IN the name OF
William O'Brien. A strong posse from varI-
Gus labor societies has been eft as garrison
with instructions to remain on guard day
and night, and TO resist by force any further
Intrusion by Mr.. Parnell and his friends. It
u stated that the suppressed EDITION OF the
paper vii appear.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
An Equivalent for Suicide.

If we allow our bodily in6rmities to make
away with US through neglect, have We such
an immense moral advantage over the delib-
crate suicide? Scarcely. For example, the
deadly progress of BrIght's disease, diabetes,
acute nephitis and gravel, is sure-Often ter
ribly swift in the catastrophe. Most people
of average information know that this is the
simple, unVarnished truth in regard to those
widely prevalent maladieS- To delay judi
cious medication is specially suicidal In such
cases. The means OF restraint Is to be found
IN HOstetter's Stomach BItters- Give an I'M
petus TO the action of the kidneys with this
safe and reliable dIuretic, and the infant
complaint Is shorn az its birth of the power
for evil. Allow 1t to grow and anticipate the
worst. The Bitters, which annlhilateS these
growing troubles, also eradicates dyspepsia,
rheumatism, malarial and liver complaints.
Appetite, sleep and vigor are also promoted
by IL
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Nile, Report. Eneour.rInr.

WLsnEsToS. D. C., December 12-Gen-
eral Scho6eld has received the following
favorable dispatch from General Miles about
the Indian situation:
Reports from General Ruger and General
Brooke are quite favorable. The presence
of the troops nov IN position has had = de-
moralizing influence upon the Indians, and
those that = week ago were defiant sad war
like are now giving evidence of submission.
Captain Ewers, of the Fifth infantry, has re-
turned 70 Fort Bennett, bringing with him
Hump, uhO formerly did excellent service
with me among the NeZ Perces- He desires to
renew HE allegiance to the government, and
viii make good use of him IN bringing in
others. General Brooke reports that the In
dians near White river have turned loose
their stolen stock and were coming IN Col
onel Sumner reports quite large number
of Indians IN his vicinity who are willing 10
obey his orders These belong to Big FOOt's
following. and others located about the south
western part of the Cheyenne River reser.
Yation. -
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
New omcers of the Grange.

OIAIHE, KAN, December 13.-At the meet
ing of the state grange the following officers
were elected: A. P. Riordan, McLouth,
worthy master; Arthur Sharp, Girard, over
seer; A. F. Allen, Vinland, lecturer; George
Black, Olsthe, reelected secretary; Thomas
White, Topeka, reelected treasurer; Mrs. J.
y. Henry, Olathe, chaplain; ]. B. Lovett,
Bucyrus, steward: Mrs. c. c. Cady, Cadmus,
pomona; Miss LibbIs Allison. Olathe, Ceres;
Miss Libbie Ashlock, Olathe, Flora; William
Sims, of Topeka, D. s. Fairchild, of Usage
county, and g. A. McAdam, of Kincaid, eI-
ecutive committee.
Major Suns has from the beginning pro-
tested against cooperation with any political
party. OTIS Allen, Riordan and nearly all of
the delegates and officers favor political Co
operation with the alliance, and the result
was the retirement of Major Sims from the
position of worthy master, and the election
of Rlordsn and other officers faVoring the
alliance. Major Sims is conceded to be the
best master and an intelligent member of
the order, and If left to the members at
large would be sustained in his position.
The action of committee on resolutions in
this respect is awaited by the members with
great interest
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Painters aad Decorators to Strike.

DErBo11. December 12-The convention
of the American Federation of Labor Is In
receipt Of telegram from the secretary of
the coasting sailors union of the Pacific
coast, calling attention to pending bill in
congress for the enforced shipment Of sea
men.
The secretary urged immediate attention
to the bill, on the ground that if it Is passed
The organization of seameu viii become Al
inpossibilIty. II ls thought to be move
On the part Of the vessel owners to break up
sailors unions.
General resolutions we're offered asking
that firms Be boy ycotted. Among the resolu-
tons was one that the painters and deco
raters. wherever the local union Is strong,
strike for eight hours on Nay next
resolution to boz cot the Cleveland PIC
ture frame factory was sent up.
The convention had their photographs
taken IN front of the city hall. An invita-
ton was received from Birmingham, Ala, TO
hold the next convention there
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Negro Show. Artistic Skill

NV YORK, December ia copy of Nun
kacsy's world renowned picture, Christ Be-
fore Plate, is now on exhibition in this city.
The interesting thing about it is that it was
painted by an Afro-Amencan. Nelson A.
Pnmus, of Boston. The canvas is fourteen
feet high by twenty-one feet long. aud is an
accurate copy of the original picture.
Prmus is q black man, born in Hartford.
Conn. He was early apprenticed to a car
mage painter. While grinding colors he saw
carriage painter ornament a carnage, and
was hlled with ambition to be an artist He
painted his first picture on sandpaper.
Ihe first picture which he exhibited vas
gwen prize by an agricultural society. Later
ne developed his talent and has certainly
schleved remarkable success
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20

several republican votes viii be cast against
il. Mr.. Stewart, Mr.. Plumb, Mr.. Woicott
and M. Washbure are counted among those
who win likely vote IN the negative
Mr.. Teller Is an extremely doubtful guam
tity. He has publicly reserved the nght to
vote against the bill Mr.. Jones. of Nevada,
has not been IN Washington since congress
met, but Just before the adjournment OF the
first session hs announced himself opposed
to the bill.
Mr.. Paddock has not determined how he
will vote, but he Is known to be opposed to
the pending bill. Mr.. ingalls, Is generally
reckoned an opponent to the measure Mr..
Davis is said to be doubtful of his measure.
The republican majority in the senate Is
twelve. Six republican votes In the negative
would defeat the election bill
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Trial Trip of the First Air Ship.

CHICAGO, December 12.-'Within three
weeks we will sail into Chicago in the first of
our air ships" declared E. J. Pennin gton.
Mr.. Pennington is the inventor of the ship
and was here attending a meeting OF the
stockholders of the Aeronatic Navigation
company. The capital stock of the COM
pany Is S2,OO0,O00 paid up, and Will be used
in building air ships. The trial trip of the
first ship will occur in three weeks. The
start will be made at Mt. Carmel, Ill, and
the ship will travel to st. Louis, thence to
Chicago and thence to New York. A num-
Der of newspaper men will be taken on
the trim
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
B.lfour'. Plan. Stopped by = Strike.

DUBLIN, December 16.-The dispute in re-
gard to the right of the drawing upon the
funds OF the national league has caused ths
bank in which the leagues moneys
are deposited to order its branches not
20 honor checks sent 10 evicted tenants
by that organization. In consequence of
this action many families are deprived OF
the sustensnce that they have received
weekly from the league, and they
must either suffer greatly or go to the poor
house. The laborers on the railway that IS
being built from Galway to Glide have
struck for an increase of wages. The road
Is being built by the government. and the
work was started as a part of Mr.. Balfour's
scheme for the relief of unemployed work.
men.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Hopeful HieM of Finances.

NEw YORK, December 16.-The CONNER
cial Advertiser thus reviews the financial sit
uatlon: The week as a whole has been
marked by steady improvement, varied by a
few sharp and sensational breaks. This was
due to the fact that the financial situation
has been for the time being much more reas-
suring. The secretary of the treasury has
bought up q million dollars of per cents,
releasing that amount of money. Between
three and four millions in gold have been
started from London for this city. and the
banks, by the use of clearing house certifi-
Gates, have partially relieved the stringency
among the mercantile houses.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Can't Surprise the People.

GUTHRIE, o. T, December 13.-As result
of the disgraceful row in the council, notice
was served by Mr.. Brown, of Logan, that he
would recite the first chapter of the series of
frauds practced since the beginning of the
legislative session. He proposes to give
names of members who have accepted bribes
in various amounts, in consideration of which
they cast their votes for the Kingfsher cap
itaI bill. These disclosures will be no sur
prise to the public, which is prepared for
anything at the hands of the legislative body.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
neither Edition Refused the Mails.

LEAvESwoRTH. KAN, November 12.-An-
other issue of the Leavenworth Times has
been refused admission to the United States
mail by Postmaster Richey. This was done
on orders from the postofice department
at Washington. Several times week since
the Times was first held, Louisiana lottery
advertisements, under the name of ''Dau-
phan," have appeared in the paper and it
was allowed to 60 through apparently unno-
the advertisement IN was brought to the at
tention of the postal authorities, and imme-
diately orders were issued to refuse to mail
the paper.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Municipal BondhoIders In Court.

TOPEKA, December 16.-The foreclosure
case of the Rock Island against the c., E. 4
\. R. R. was commenced Saturday in the
United States circuit court before Judges
Caldwell and Foster. This is the case which
is being fought by the municipal bondhold-
ers in this state, who are represented by
Rossington, Smith d Dallas. The railroad
company is represented by Thos. F. Withrow,
general solicitor of the Rock Island, Mr..
Wright, his law partner, and NJ. S. Low,
general solicitor of the c., &. i \. The argu.
ment Is still on
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Judxs Gresham sustaIns It.

CHICAGO. December 13.-Judge Gresham
has decided the petitions for habeas corpus
presented on behalf of Charles Councilman,
the board of trace man, and James {. Peas
ley, taeasurer of the Chicago, Burlington d
Quincy railroad company, and held in both
cases that the order of the district Judge a6-
Judging both gentlemen in contempt were
binding, and that they should be fined and
imprisoned as authorized.
Mr.. Counselmaa and Mr.. Peasely were re-
manded to the marshal.
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
Pr,nartng Tor the shors.

FoRT WoKTH, Tx, December IA force
of men has been at work for some time lay
ing out the yards for the Fort Worth 4 Dem
ver. or Union Pacific road. near Fort Worth,
where the big shops of that system are 10 bs
built. The materials for the tracks and the
timber for the building are now bling re-
ceived on the Croun3, and a contract has
lust oeen made for 100 car loads OF stone 10
be used IN the construction of the buildings
Western Kansas world., 1890-12-20
r.h, With sertIer..

CHICAGO, December ia dispatch from
Pierre, Dakota, confirms the report that .
6ght has taken place between settlers and
Indians on French creek. The tight occurred
at Hsrmosa. about 30 miles southeast OF
Pierre Three Indians were killed, out no
whites