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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
THE STRIP LEASE.
The Right of the Cherokces to Lease "The
Outlet" to be Adjudicattd-TheC Cher
Okee Treasury to Furnish the
Fighting Fund.
The Cherokee Strip Cattle Company to
Bring Suit Against a Sub-Tenant for
Refusing to Pay Rent; Making Case
for the Highest Court.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, November 21.-The
Cherokee Strip Live Stock association has
determined to commence proceedings against
the United States government for the latter's
action in forcing the cattlemen to vacate the
Cherokee strip before the expiration Of the
lease with the Indians. The first step in
these proceedings has been taken, and the
company has brought suit against ]. Q. Stol-
Ter, one of the company's tenants, who de-
cllned to pay last years rent on the ground
that the company's lease with the Indians
was not valid. He based his refusal on the
government claim that the Indians could
not lease their lands. This suit is expected
to determine the validity of the company's
lease. Then the company will sue the United
States government for losses sustained IN
the premature marketing of their cattle, be-
sides the loss of two years profits on busl-
ness denied by the government, which or
dered them from the strip that length OF
time before the expiration of their lease.
The claim on the government Will amount to
100000 or S4,0O0.OO0. 1t is generally be-
heved that the Cherokee national treasury
will supply the funds for this suit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29

ment, and transmitted to department com
mander with additional instructions. The
reports are of the same threatening tenor
from Pine Ridge.
Troops have been ordered to that agency
and Rose Bud to give protection, encourage
the loyal, and restrain, if possible, the turbu-
lent. The military are now using every
effort to restrain and avoid an outbreak, or
at least TO bridge over the time between this
and severe cold weather. 1t is believed any
other course may precipitate hoshhtles-
Thus far no Indians have been reported as
having left their reservation with hostile IN
tent. Please inform me if this course Is ap-
proved by the major general commanding
the army. MILES.
In reply to the above Major General Soho
field sent the following dispatch to General
Miles:
81 approve of the measures you nave taken
in sending troops to Rose Bud and Pine
Ridge agencies, and also of your proposed
efforts, while giving necessary protection to
the agencies and restraining, as far as posi-
BILE, the turbulent Indians, to avoid, If posi-
BILE, an outbreak OF any active hostllities for
the present until the advancing season and
further preparations shall make the opera
ton of the troops more surely effective with
less danger to surrounding settlements. The
cavalry and artillery at Fort Riley, and all
other available troops, will be placed under
your orders if the emergency seems to re-
Quire 1t.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
Usury Must be Applied on PRINCIPAL.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, November 25.-Holders
of chattel mortgages will be interested IL the
decision of the case of Mrs. NJ. E. Cravens
against E. L. House, made by Judge Gibson,
in which House was endeavoring to sell out
the property of Mrs. Cravens to satisfy a
debt of $500, upon which $446 had been paid,
but upon which House still claimed $528
The interest upon the loan was per cent.
per month, or - per cent. per annum. Upon
default of two months payment, House at
tempted to foreclose his mortgage upon the
personal property of Mrs. Cravens, at 1901
Hasbrook avenue. On August 4 Mrs. Crav-
ems offered House S166.45 the balance due
on the debt, at 10 per cent. per annum, but
House refused to accept it. Upon his at
tempt to take the mortgaged property, Mrs.
Cravens applied for an injunction and a
temporary restraining order was issued by
Judge Gibson, pending the decision of the
suit.
Judge Gibson in his decision allowed House
only 10 per cent, the legal rate of interest,
which gives to House S166.45 as balance due
on the debt. When House saw that the case
would go against him he strove to have the
usurious interest applied to the school fund,
as provided by state law in cases of usury,
but. upon the application of the plaintiff.
Judge Gibson held that all that had been paid
over the legal rate of 10 per cent. should be
applied on the principal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
The Indian Scare.

VALENTINE, NEB., November 22.-Two
travelling men, who came east from Rush
vile, declare that a carrier came in with the
horrible tale that the antl-Nessiah half
breeds and the ghost dancers had row at
the agency.
He claimed that.sixty men had been killed
or wounded, but this is probably the worst
sort of exaggeration. While there may have
been row, it is not thought here that anyone
has been killed.
DR.. Dollafd, the newly elected attorney
general of South Dakota, had heard at Long
Pine the story of the fight at Pine Ridge.
He had no details beyond the rumOr given
above.
This town is full of refugees from the In
dian country. At rough estimate 200
men, women and children have fled from
the country north of the railroad, and about
the Pine Ridge agency.
Troops from both the east and west have
been pushed on to Rushville. That is the
nearest point on the Fremont, Elkhorn &
Missouri Valley railroad to the Pine Ridge
agency. About GOO men have reached that
point. These troops are within about forty
miles of the Indians and could be used at
twelve hours notice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
The Agricultural College.

TOPEKA, November 22.-The state treasurer
has received from the treasurer of the United
States draft for $4,000. which is to oe
placed to the credit of the agricultural col
lege and to be expended for its maintenance
and support. This is received under the pro-
visions of a bill passed at the last session,
which makes an appropriation to each state
which has an agricultural college-the first
year $4,000. the second year $4,000, the
third year $1,000, and an increase each year
of 81, 900 until it becomes S25, 200, which will
be the amount appropriated annually there
after. The peculiar part of it is that the bill
by which this appropriation is made was in
troduced and pushed through by Senator
Morrill,, who also introduced in 1852, when a
member of the house, the agricultural col
lege land grant bill, which made provisions
for the endowment and'under which the agri-
cultural college was established.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
The Ghost Dapc, I'm the Territorv.

LAWRENCE, KAN, November 26.-Joe Alb
ner, Cheyenne Indian, who has Just arrived
at the Haskell institute from the Cheyenne
Rn6 Arapahoe reservation in the Indian ter
ritory, says that the Messiah craze has taken
hold of the Indians down there, and that
they ale armlng themselves and are becom-
ing very restless. A Sioux Indian, acting as
q missionary, has come all the way from the
north to teach the IL religion to the south
ern tribes, and he breaches that the white
man will be driven from the earth and the
Indian again reign supreme when the new
Christ arrives, and that any Indian who does
not believe in him will be destroyed, and in
this manner he so works upon the magma
ton of these superstitiOus people that they
fall PROSTATE to the ground and while lying
there the missionary pretends to cast
some spell on them, and when they arise
they declare they have seen the new Christ,
and at once join in the ghost dance, which
they keep up until exhausted. This new re-
ligion has also spread TO the KiOwas, Co
manches and Apaches, whose reservation ad-
IONS the Cbeyennes and Arapahoes on the
south, and the different tribes all join IL
holding the ghost dances, and arc rapidly
becoming more restless and desperate as the
time for the coming of the new Messiah who
is to lead them to victory draws near.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
A New Building Falls.

JERSEY CITY. N. j., November 25.-The
walls of a new brick building in course of
erection by Wells, Fargo Il Co., on Pavonia
avenue, suddenly fell, burylng large num-
Der of men in the ruins.
The police, fremen and ambulances were
soon on the spot and the work of extricating
thu buried commenced.
From underneath the big pile of brick and
timbers were heard faint calls for help. "We
are being crushed to DEATH" For God 5
sake help us out"
Eight masons, twelve iron workers and
fifteen laborers have been taken out and sent
to the hospital. The injuries of some are
regarded as fatal, and it is probable num-
Der cf them will die.
One man is known to be dead. His body
is lying crushed beneath the heavy iron grid
ers on the first floor.
1t is understood that the iron girders, which
were used in construction of the building,
we're entirely too heavy for the brickwork.
1t is believed that their weight tore down
the east wall, causing it to collapse.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
Thierss RnIdInr the strin.

KANSAS CRY, No., November 22.-Secre-
tary John A. Blair, of the Cherokee Strip
Live Stock association, tells startling story
of ruin ana devastation now in order in the
strip. He expressed the opinion that within
thirty days from the time the strip is vacated
by the ranchmen, all the improvements made
there will be possessed by thieves from Okla
homa and Kansas, unless the government
orders out the troops to protect the property.
The terms of the lease made with the Chero-
KEGS = the Live Stock association provides
that al permanent Improvements shall re-
vert 10 tine use and ownership of the Chero-
KEGS when the cattlemen vacate the land.
The cancellation of the lease by the govern
ment leaves the Indians in possession of the
Improvements. Already three fourths of the
ranch stables, outhouses and fences have
been torn down and carried away. The value
of the entire improvements is placed by Mr..
Blair at S5O0.0O0.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
what Arc They Hero For 2n

CHICAGO, November 25.-"What are the
lady managers here for?" This query came
about through the request of Commissioner
Furnass, chairman of a committee which
had been appointed to confer with the ladies.
Mr.. Furnass had no idea of what he SHOULD
tell the ladies, nor had any other of the COM
missioners to whom the matter was sub
mitted. For fifteen minutes the gentleman
f1ounndered about in a sea of uncertainty
and then ungallantly swan ashore on mo-
ton to lay the whole matter on the table.
Everybody hastily climbed up on the beach
and the ladies were left to settle the matter
to suit themselves. The judiciary committee
reported that in its opinion the salaries of
the officers of the commission were not too
large and should stand. The report was
adODted
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
The Indian scare

WASHINGTON. D. c.. November 24-Secre-
tary Proctor carried the dispatches concern
ing the threatened Indian outbreak to the
White house when he attended the cabinet
meeting, and they formed a subject of dis
cussion at the meeting. Afterwards Major
General SchOfeld. commanding the army,
was In consultation With the secretary of war
for an hour respecting the condition of In
dian affairs. Secretary Proctor says that the
suggestion made by General Miles that the
troops In other divisions than his own COM
mand, may be gotten in readiness to REIN
force him has already been anticipated. Or
ders have been sent to the commanding
ofncers OF the troops as far south as Texas and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
To Fight the Big Four.

CHICAGO. November 25.-The recent pur-
chase of 5000 acres of land near Hammond,
Ind, by Messrs. Armour, Swift and Morris,
the big packers and dressed beef dealers, has
caused decided stir at the stock yards and
among the railroads which were interested in
the establishment of a new yards plant at q
point some miles west of the city.
The secession of the best beef men not
only threatened to interfere seriously with
the value of the plant at the present stock
yards. but alssto jeopardize the success of
the other venture.
The result has been that with the aid of
English capital project is on foot for en-
larging the facilities of the present stock
yards and the erection of immense packing
houses to be operated in opposition to Messrs.
Armour. Swift and Morris.
Secretary Williams, of the Stock Yards
company, says, THE capital is to come from
New York, Boston, London and Chicago.
The enterprise is not confined to Chicago.
II will take in Kansas City and Omaha,
where similar houses will be erected. 1t will
take about $1,000, 900 or SO. 100, 900 to get it
under way"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
Largest on Record.

MINNEAPoL1s, MINI, November 22.-The
Northwestern Miller says: The -four output
last week was next to the largest on record.
For the week ending October 16, 1888, the
mills ground 1877, 900 barrels, and last week
185, $50 barrels. Including the product of the
Pillsbury mill at Anoka, the aggregate pro-
duction was 191, 075 barrels. Everybody is
making every barrel of flour possible in or
der to get in before freight rates go up. The
shortage of cars has been more serious than
ever the past week, and it has put millers to
their wits end to keep their mills from shut
ting down. Another obstacle which the mil
lers have to combat is the low price of ex-
change growing out of the unsettled condi-
ton of the money world. The uncertainty
of financial matters has caused the domestic
flour trade to dwIndle to small proportions.
Present values are generally regarded as very
low, but the fear of further depression from
financial trouble keeps the trade from buy
ing except as If has to. The foreign trade is
more active.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
The South and East Must Lose Representa-
ton in Congress-.

ZION IN congress.
WASHINGTON, D. c., November 26.-There
is great dlsproportion in the representation
to the new congress. 1t Will have to con-
tinue so until a new apportionment law is
passed.
According to the official announcement of
the population the sixteen former slave states
have now one member for every 10, 904 peo-
pie. From the remaining states of the union
each representative stands for 227, 546 people.
The representation for the New England
states is one member to 176, 489 population.
New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
have a member of congress for every 100, 9O4
people.
In the seaboard states, from Delaware to
Florida, including West Virginia, eight
states, the present basis is one for 179, 776.
The interior. central and southwestern states,
eight in number, have 196, $40 people for each
congressman recentlC elected.
In the central Mississippi valley and north
western states seven in number, it takes
260,375 population TO make representative.
This is the largest basis. There is nearly
100000 difference between the basis in these
states ana in New England. In the four
states of the plains each congressman repre-
sents 25S, 130 people. The arid states from
Colorado to California, and north of Il en-,
are allowed one member to 227, $40 popuia-
lation. Ii g urgent need of a new appor-
tionment could hardly be illustrated more
forclbly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
Wnn,t Firht TIL Snrinr.

NEW YORK, November 22.-Colonel Cody
was asked his opinion of the reports from
Dakota that give promise of an Indian war.
He replied:
eff this was spring instead of winter the
situation would be serious, as the Indians
could then sweep over the country and have
20,0C lefenseless settlers at their mercy"
''k IL the Indians fight this season." the
reporter inquired.
az think not. The Indians dread winter
warfare. If it were spring there would be a
general uprising. They are discontinued,
and claim that the government has not kept
its agreement with them in rations or by
paying for their land. These Indians knew
that the harder they fight the more presents
they will get from the government when
peace is proclaimed. If war comes and Gen
eral Miles is in command, and not handi-
capped, he will quickly crush it."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
ParneIl win Remain at the Head.

LONDON, November 22.-Mr. Parnell has
sent to several of his colleagues communi-
cation to the effect that as long as he is sup
ported by his colleagues and the Irish people
says that he has never sought either Office or
reward of any kind from any English party.
and he does not seek their assistance now.
The Irish people, not English politicians,
must decide the question of the leadership
of the nationalist party. At the present crit
ical juncture he would be false to his duty to
Ireland if he should desert his position be-
cause of private matters, with which politics
have no concern.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
Suit for Damages Before Birth.

LONDON, November 25.-Decision has been
reserved in a curious case before the Dublin
courts, said 70 be without parallel IN ancient
OF modern legal annals.
Annie Williams, an infant, through her
next of kin, her mother, sued the Great
Northern Railroad company, of Ireland, for
81 900 damages for injuries received in the
terrible Armagh railway accident in June,
1889. At the time plaintiff was not born.
For the defense it was urged that the case
was ridiculous; that defendants had entered
into no contract with the plaintiff, therefore
were not liable.
She certainly could not have bought a
ticket, the judge suggested, for plaintiffs
council contended that there was a contract,
even if it were only an implied one so far as
the plaintiff was concerned.
Plaintiff had been born crippled in conse-
quence of the accident, and was entitled to
substantial damages.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
General Booth. Scheme.

LONDON, November 25.-General Booth is
very likely to have a chance to try his plan
for the redemption of Darkest England"
Money is pouring in literally, and board
of trustees is being constructed to have
charge of the funds. The heart of English
philanthropy has been touched as never be-
fore In many years. and none the less easily
because the insuficiency of existing methods
Tor the relief and Suppression of pauperism
appallingly apparent. Most English, except
the agricultural laborers, prefer death by
starvation to the workhouse and outdoor re-
lief, as generally administered, means slow
starvation. Even by the papers which we're
Inclined to ridicule Booths book, this prop
ositon is seriously considered. for they COM
prehend that an attempt will be made to
carry it out.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
A FriehtfuI Explosion.

DANBURY, Conn.,, November 25.-Two oil
tanks of 1900 and 5000 gallons respectively,
located near the works of the Danbury lime
kiln, two miles from here, exploded at mid
night, making a terrific noise. shaking the
buildings and awakening half the inhabitants
of the city. james Cunningham, night
Waterman, aged p, was blown to pieces.
His shattered and headless trunk was found
400 feet from the scene of the explosion.
The works were badly wrecked. The tanks
were used to feed the fires under the kilns
and the explosion was caused by the ignition
of gas from the tanks from lantern which
Cunningham carried.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-29
Mnst En,oa Himself.

DUBLIN, November 22.-The Irish Catholic
says Parnell has sinned nearly as much
against Ireland as against morality, but tho
grave political e1igency demands that he
continue TO be the leader of his party.
Tn, Labor World, Michael Davitt's paper,
says Mr.. Parnell is under a moral cloud,
which he has brought upon himself. The
crisis which he has caused in the home rule
movement is the gravest that has occurred
in ten years. There is only one course for
Mr.. Parnen to pursue. This is to efface him.
self from public life for the period which
must ensue before he can legally marry Mrs
O'Shea.