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Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Uncle B;I:Y,s Recen ion.

NEW YORK, April 21.-The reception ten
dered to General William I. Sherman at the
Union League club was one of the mort nota-
bic events of the kind in recent years, in re-
spect of the prominence of the men partici-
pating. The affair was in honor of General
Sherman's recent attainment to his 10th
year. The general himself selected the
names of 600 persons to be invited. The en-
tertainment was under the direction of the
Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew, the secretary of
the club, and the reception committee of
sixty-seven members, of which General Hor-
ace Porter was chairman. President Harri-
son sent letter expressing regret that i'm
perative official duties prevent his attendance.
Ex-President Cleveland also sent regrets.
Vice President Morton came from Washing
ton to be present, together with Secretaries
Proctor, Rusk and Noble.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Bi-Metalism Opposed by Both Parties.

LONDON, April 22.-During the debate in
the house of commons on the motion of
Samuel Smith in favor if a conference on BIZ
metalism, which was finally rejected by the
house, Sir William Vernon Harcourt an
nounced that Mr.. Gladstone did not approve
of the motion. Mr.. Balfour said that the
government had adhered to the principles of
bi-metalism, and he thought it would be
folly for the government to go in advance of
the educated commercial opinion of the
country and try to force upon the nation a
currency in which commercial men do not
thoroughly believe. Mr.. Goschen, chancel-
lor of the exchequer, said he was inclined to
favor bi-metalism provided all countries
would permanently maintain it under an in
ternational agreement. The majority, by
which the motion was rejected, included all
the leading members of both parties.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

based Its case wholly upon the plea of In
sanity. Colonel Bradley spoke two hours and
a half for the defense, and made a strong
plea for immunity on the ground of insanity
as the facts and circumstances would admit.
The conduct of the prisoner during the trial
was cited as evidence of his insanity. The
defendant objected to being called insane
and protested against the line of defense
adopted by his counsel. Colonel Bradley
turned that to account.
United States Attorney ]. W. Ady showed
the utter depravity of a mind which could
produce such vicious things as were pub
llshed, and the outrage against society and
public decency which its publication occa-
stoned.
The jury retired at 1870, and returned
verdict at 2:20, finding him guilty on four of
the seven counts upon which he was tried.
Ihe counts were for each separate person
to whom he had mailed a copy of the paper
containingth Whitehead or Markland letters.
The judge reserved sentences. Harman
was visably affected by the verdict. The
Judge asked Harman whether he was ready
for trial upon the new Indictment returned
against him. He said he was not, and the
case was continued.
A lawyer named Chamberlain arrived from
New York to defend Harman.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
The Pan-Americans Find it Inconvenient
to Go South


WASHINGTON. d. c., April 23.-The secre-
tary of state telegraphed Captain Bourke, in
charge of the special train that was carrying
the Pan-Americans on their southern tour,
to return from Washington from Richmond.
This was done because so few of the dele
gates desired to make the excursion. Thir-
teen of the foreign delegates accepted the in
vitation, but only two of them-Dr. Martinez
Silva, of Colombia, and DR.. Segarra, of
Peru, left Washington with the party. The
others sent letters of regret, giving various
reasons for withdrawing their acceptances.
Some were delayed by important business,
some were called to New York by telegraph,
others had decided to sail at once for their
homes, and the rest were all too tired to take
the journey. Several promised to join the ex-
cursion at Richmond, but were unable to do
so, and the secretary of state decided that
the number thus going would not justify the
expense of the journey, which was as much
as if the entire party had gone. The whole
outlay would probably have been $1,000.
The secretary said that he sincerely regretted
that the commercial organizations and the
citizens of the south who had made prepara-
tions to entertain the delegates had to be
disappointed, but that they would appreciate
the circumstances which compelled the aban-
donment of the excursion.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
The Oklahoma Bill

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 2S.-Mr. Struble,
of Iowa, submitted to the house the confer
ence report on the bill to provide tempo
rary government for the territory of Okla
homa. The bill as agreed upon changes the
bound aries of the proposed territory of Ok
lahoma so as to exclude from the territorial
1t is provided, however, that as soon as the
Indian claim to this outlet is extinguished it
shall become a part of the territory of Okla
homa without further legislation, and that
the lands therein shall be opened to settle
ment as other lands in the said territory. 1t
is also provided that jurisdiction of the laws
of the United States in the Cherokee outlet
shall be conferred upon the supreme and
district courts of the territory of Oklahoma.
THE REPORT ADOPTED.
The house has adopted the report of the
conference on the Oklahoma bill.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
THE CONFLICT.
Tie Eight Hour Day the Sole Idea Being
COnsidered-One Thing at q TIme-Eu-
rope VIII Have the Battle Along the
Entire Industrial Line.
In America the Carpenters TrS1e the Ono
Selected for the Advance Movement
The Situation Unchanged in
Chicago-Miners to Follow.

CHICAGO, April 23.-"The eight hour day is
the sole idea now being considered by the
labor world" said Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the American Federation of Labor.
In the history of the social and economic
movements of the world there has not been
one which received at once and completely
the same sympathy and support that has
been accorded to the eight hour movement.
1t has covered Europe, and on May 1, the
working people of that continent will de-
mand the eight hour day.
The labor organizations of this country
are devoted solely TO this one idea. We
think we can do one thing at time better
than a multiplicity of things. To the end of
obtaining the eight hour work day we are
concentrating all our energies, all our ability
and our intelligence. We are doing it with
the least possible injurious results to bust
ness or commerce. We do not want to stop
the wheels of industry. We want to help
them work more smoothly. We want to re-
move instead of increase friction, so we pro-
ceed by degrees. We have singled out the
eight hour day as the first thing to be at
tanned. Then we have selected only one
trade for which at first this improvement
must be secured. We have chosen the
carpenters as the first craft for which
to win this benefit. When the carpenters
shall have won, we will demand it for the
miners and mine laborers. Then other
trades will be taken up and pushed forward.
In this way the entire change of the indus
trial system to the eight hour day shall have
been accomplished with the least effect on
the country's business. There is no doubt
of the success of the movement"
No progress has been made toward a set
- -. e,
settlement seems farther off than ever. It
was understood that as soon as the new mas
ter carpenters association should become
strong enough to give employment to 1000
men that work by that number would be re-
sumed. The leaders of the strikers now say
that they talked with the new organization as
a matter of courtesy, but that in no event
will any of the strikers be allowed to return
to work unless the bosses representing seven
eights of the employing capacity of the city
have given in and recognized the union. 1t
is not probable that this will be soon.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Editor of the Brooklyn standard-Unior

Editor of the Brooklyn Standard Union.
NEw YoRK, April 22.-The Brooklyn Stand
ard-Union announces that Murat Hal
stead will assume the editorial management
of that paper. In its editorial on the subject
the Standard Union says: SIT is because of
the determination to build up great repub-
hcan newspaper In this city, and the belief
that Mr.. Halstead's experience, ability, earn
estness and force will materially aid such an
undertaking, that he has been induced to
come to Brooklyn in the prime of life with
his pen at Its best and his heart in the work.
Mr.. Halstead does rot retire from the Gin
cinnad Commercial Gazette, although Rich
ard Smith will assume the management of
that paper. Mr.. HalStead will continue to
do editorial work and editorial correspond
ence for the Cincinnati paper.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
ATornado Dnes Damage.

OZARK, Ala, April 23.-The upper portion
of Geneva county was visited by a destruc-
tive tornado and almost torn to pieces. Frag-
ments we're carried up into the clouds and
became scattered in all directions. The
track of the tornado was only few hundred
yards in width when it first struck the earth.
but it made clean sweep over everything
for a distance of seven miles. The loss of
life is small, owing to the country being
thinly settled and the fact that the terrible
roar of the storm was heard by number of
people In time for them to get out of the
track. No towns were struck. One account
shows the number of persons killed or fatally
injured at nine and another at fifteen. 10
names have been obtained. The path of the
tornado was twenty-five miles from the near
est telegram Office
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
NEWS BREvITIES.

The government is sending geologist to
Missouri to cooperate with the state geologi-
cal corps.
Bayou Sara, La, is destroyed by the flood,
and its people In a helpless and suffering
condition.
The order to keep cattle of Indian reser-
vations does not apply to lands belonging to
the five civilized tribes.
Southwest Missouri reports an excellent
prospect for wheat, and for an immense crop
of apples and other fruit.
Henry NJ. Stanley was churlishly treated
at Paris by the French press and Historical
society when en- route for Brussels.
George n. Hettleton, president OF the
Memphis route, is In the south arranging 1o1
extensions of his system to the sea board.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Tho Pan-American Congress Adiourns.

Tho Pan-American Congress Adjourns.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 22.-The Pan.
American congress has adjourned sine die
After the transaction of some routine busi.
ness and the adoption of resolutions offered
by Delegate Varaz, of Chill, pledging the
sympathetic association of the members OF
the conference with the quadro-centennial
celebration of the discovery of America, and
by Delegate Botel Panases, of Venezuela
expressing their gratitude for the hospitality
OF the United States, motion to adjourn
sine die was made and put to a vote.
At 11:50 a. m, Mr.. Blaine arising to an
nounce the result said: Gentlemen, with
hold for a moment the word for final ad-
journment of the International American
congress conference, in order that | may eX-
press to you the profound satisfaction with
which the government of the United States
regards the work that has been accomplished
by the international conference.
He spoke of the Importance of the work
and the comprehensive intelligence and
watchful patriotism that had characterized
its performance.
''If, in this closing hour, the conference
had but one deed to celebrate, we should
dare call the worlds attention to the delib-
crate, confident, solemn dedication of two
great continents to peace, and to the pros
perity which has peace for its foundation.
we hold up this new magma charter, which
abolishes war and substitutes arbitration be-
tween the American republics, as the first
and great fruit of the International Ameri-
can conference.
THAT noblest of Americans, the aged poet
and philanthropist, Whittier, is the first to
send his salutatiOn and his benediction de-
claring if in the spirit of peace the American
conferees upon a rule of arbitration which
shall make war in this hemisphere we'll nigh
impossible, its session will prove one of the
most important events in the history of the
world"
Mr.. Blaine then in the name of the presi-
dent extended an invitation to the delegates
to make a tour of the south, such as they
made in the west some months ago.
MAY l express to you, gentlemen, my
deep appreciation of the honor you did me
In calling me to preside over your delibera-
ing, and for your formal words of approval.
l offer you my sincerest gratitude, and in
voking the blessings of AlniGhty God upon
the patriotic and fraternal work which has
been here begun for the good of mankind,
l now declare the American International
conference adjourned without day."
The delivery of the address was character
lied by Mr.. Blaine's customary deliberate
emphasis and also by evidences of deep feel
ing on his part. Towards the close his voice
trembled with emotion, and when he took
his seat the council chamber rang with hearty
and long continued applause. The members
of the conference then took carriages to the
executive mansion to pay their parting re-
sheets to the president.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Plumb on the Bankrup,cv Law.

LEAvENwoRTH, KAN, April 22.-The Leav-
enworth board of trade is in receipt of the
following letter from Senator P. B. Plumb:
am duly in receipt of yours of the 18th
covering resolutions adopted by the Leaven-
worth board of trade on the subject of Mexi-
can ores and the national bank laws:- The
repeal of the old bankrupt law was largely
the occasion of the prosperity which ensued.
To pass another law of similar kind would
be to put the business of the country under
the control of handful of merchants.
There does not seem to be necessity for
resorting TO this process as a means of pros
perity. The business of the country will get
along pretty well, l think, with the some
what elaborate if not uniform laws now in
force for the collection of debts.
z. B. PLUMB.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
How,a Thiaf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
E. ]. CHENEY d Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known E. J..
Cheney for the lastl15 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business trans
actions, and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West d Truax, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo. o.
Walding, KinRan d Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internalIy.
acting directly upon the blood and uuco1s
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c, per -
tie. Sold By all Druggists.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Eiffel and Edison Propose a Magnificent
Electric Tnrrer for The NYnrId,s FaIr

CHICAGO, April On. Eiffel, who erected
the great Eiffel tower which formed such an
important and successful feature of the re-
cent international exposition in Paris, has
made proposition to the worlds fair direc-
tors in Chicago to erect a similar structure
here in connection with the approaching Col
umbus quadri-centennia festival and provide
the entire capital needed for its construction
should the directors approve of his PROPOSE
ton. 1t will be the joint creation of NJ.
Eitfel and Thomas A. Edison, and will sur
pass in altitude the original structure by at
least 500 feet. Mr.. Edison, it is said, con-
templates placing a million multicolored
electric incandescent lights upon the struc-
ture and make it one of the most marvellous
and beautiful spectacles ever witnessed in
the world
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.

OF the Kansas Weather Service, in Co-Ope-
ration With the United States Signal Ser
vice, for the Week Ending April Is, 1890.
PRECIPITATION.
There has been deficiency of rain in the
northern, northeastern and southeastern
counties, and in the group of counties sur
rounding the great bend" In the western
division the rainfall has been slightly in ex-
cess of the average for the week. An excess
extends through Sumner north, eliminating
In Saline, where the largest rainfall for the
week lone inch and over) is reported; this
excess extends from Harvey to Shawnee,
thence east through johnson.
TEMPERATURES AND SUNSHINE.
The first two days were all sunshine with
high temperature and winds, but cloudy and
cool weather have prevailed since.
RESULTS.
The season is somewhat backward, but the
quiet gentle two days rain, which spread
over the larger part of the state, has made
marked improvement in the condition of the
wheat oats and grass and especially so in
that of the trees. Plums and peaches have
nearly passed the blossom stage, while apples
and cherries are beginning to bloom, and in
the southern counties the small fruits are
also blossoming. Corn planting Is being
pushed IN all sections. In the western coun-
ties, where the wheat was reported so badly
injured by the recent high winds, much OF 1t
Is now coming out all right and promising
talr crop. The week closes with general
frost-hght In some parts, more severe In
others-no damage reported.
L. B. JENNINGS,
Sergeant Signal Corps, Assistant Director.
Is Guilty" But Awaits Trial on Another
Indictment
1oPEKA, KAN, April H.-The argument
In the Harman case in the United States dis
tflct court was able. The evidence of the
PsOsecuuon was 50 complete that the defense
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

NEW YoRK, April Or. G. Dun 4 Co.'S
weekly review of trade says:
A season of extraordinary speculation has
set in. Grain, pork products, cotton, oil and
sugar have advanced, the latter in spite of
the proposal to remove the entire duty, and
spruce lumber also, IN spite of the rapidly
increasing interruption of building by eight
hour strikes. The general average of prices
for commodities has advanced "A of 1 per
cent. in a week, and 1 and 7-10 per cent. in
three weeks.
Stocks have also been stronger and pros
poets of trade, which are influenced rather By
prices at which goods are sold than at the
volume of business transacted, are rather
cheerful.
Wheat was started upward by reports of
injury In winter wheat states. At New York
the sales have been 124 000, 600 bushels, prob
ably the large weeks transaction on record.
Corn has advanced in sympathy 21S and oats
18c. Pork has risen 81 per barrel.
There is not a corresponding improvement
in the industrial condition. Wool has been
firmer in Boston without change of price.
In the dry goods market no improvement is
seen. The boot and shoe industry is clearly
thriving, and leather and hides are both a
the eight hour strikes in many cities have al
ready arrested many building operations,
and are expected to extend, SO that the mar
ket for glass is already affected.
The iron business shows no improvement.
In steel rails large orders are pending, and it
is thought they can be placed at S33. Bar
iron is dull and depressed.
Substantially all the reports from other
cities give an encouraging record of the state
of business. 1t Is especially noteworthy that
there is no serious monetary pressure. Money
is quiet and easy at Boston, easier at Phila-
delphia, and steady with plentiful supplies at
Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland and Detroit.
Exports in produce in Michigan seem to
have increased fully 5 per cent. over last
year. and probably exceeding imports by
$5,OOO, 900, but thus far in April exports have
fallen about 10 per cent. below last years at
New York, while imports show an increase of
1219 per cent.
The business failures occurring throughout
the country during the last seven days num-
Der 2i4, as compared with 2O9 last week.
For the corresponding week of last year the
figures were 246.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

Mamma, What's hereditary?" asked Bob
bic, laborously tripping over the syllables of
the long word.
"Why, it is-anything you get from your
father or me" replied the mother, little
puzzled for definition suited to his years.
Silence of two minutes.
''Then, ma" he asked, Sis spanking
hereditary?''
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

4&N N4\EO u -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in It's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NY
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Pork Packers in a Pickle.

BosToN, April 23.-The Knights of Labor
recently employed by ]. P. Squire & Co.,
pork packers, made a demand for steady
work SIX days week, and 81 a week increase
IN wages. The demand was not granted.
Nine hundred men were laid off for a few
days, and then the whole force, about 1.SOO
IN number, struck.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
She Did No, yraittn nr...

PoUeHKEKPsIE, n. Y, April 2.-Mrs
Graves, the fagman's wife who jumped out
of bed and ran up to the track in her NIGHT
clothes with q red lantern and prevented :
passenger train from dashing into the rocks
which had fallen on the tracks near Carl
sons, has received check for 500 from tha
New York Central Railroad company,
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
BETTER than Oklahoma

100 acres of the choicest land in the San
Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, all under
fence, water-rights secured and bitches ready
for use. 1t will be sold as a whole or in
quantities to suit the purchaser. 1t is the
finest land in the valley and is adapted to
terms, ETC., address HENRY A. BcTIERs, Ala
mOsa Colorado.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Higher Water Than Ever Befor. Known.

Higher Water Than Ever Before Known.
NKw ORLEANS, La, April 22-The Plea
yune's Baton Rouge special says: The river
rose one and quarter inches during the past
twenty four hours and is now 25I inches
above the highest water ever known here.
The water is flooding a portion of Front
street and is up in front of Garig. Redy &
Hart. Very little further rise will cause dis
aster on some point on the levees near here.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Nine Hours for . DAYS Work.

SHARON, Pa, April 2s.-An the carpenters
here went out on strike for shorter hours.
They have been working ten hours, but de-
mand nine hours, and one small firm has
conceded to the demand.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

This is the census year. Old maids who
are at all uncertain about their age should
make arrangements to spend the month Of
June in the woods.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
Johnny: "Oh, my prerogatives are chap

pedP'
Father: ''What do you mean, johnny
your lips:"
Johnny: 81 always thought they wuz lips
until last night when / saw Mr.. Thayer kiss
ing sister IN the hall, and when l asked him,
what he was doing he said he was only exer-
cising his prerogative, so if"
Sister: ''Pa, will you put Johnny to bed?''
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

''Now, really, what was the most astonish-
ing thing you saw in Paris, Mr.. Spicer!"
asked Miss Gusher, and without hesitation,
Seth answered, MY hotel BILL
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

The Loyal Legion celebration, at Phila
delphia, closed with reception in honor Of
R. B. Hayes, and for three hours solid
stream of people poured through the doors
of tie academy and paid their respects to the
guest of the evening.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

Grain, Pork Products, Cotton Oil and Sugar
the Articles That They Are Betting
on-Industria1 Condition Not
Improving.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26
SPECULATION.

The Gamblers Again Active, Causing Ad-
Vances in General Average of Prices
Without Regard to Volume of
Trade or Actual Values.
Western Kansas world., 1890-04-26

A wagon load of nitro-glycerine exploded
near Cygnet, Ohio. 1t was to be used il
shooting oil and gas wells. The team, wagor
and two men were blown to pieces. The re-
port was heard for ten miles, and many win
dows broken