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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
WAS in the Plot to XIII the Gar.

PIONEER, S. D., February "a man
named A. w. Pietzhkjofgk fell from a
scaffold at the electric light works and
broke both thighs. He was at work repair
ing the smoke stack whan he came in con-
tact with an electro wire and was stunned,
falling a distance of 100 feet. He thought
he was about to die and made confession.
He is an exile from Russia, being imph-
Gated in the pot to blow up the car two
years ago, and gave the names of several
high Russian officers who were also con-
cerned. He has important documents in
his possession to substantiate his assertion,
and promises further developments.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
LONG HORNS.
Regulations About Shipments of Texas Cat
tie, More Stringent Than Ever, Which
Must be Obeyed From March Is to
December L.
Must be UnlOaded and Fed in Special Pens
Where Contact With Other Cattle
VIII be Prevented; and Pens
be Disfnfected.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 7.-The
secretary of agriculture has just issued an
order TO the managers and agents of rail-
road and transportation companies in re-
gard to the transportation and handling of
Texas cattle, directing that no cattle are to
be Transported from the infected area to
any portion of the United States except IN
accordance with certain regulations, which
are to remain in force from the 18th day of
March to December 1, 1880. These reguIa-
lions provide that all such cattle unloaded
outside of the area described. to be fed and
watered, must be fed and watered in places
set apart for this exclusive purpose, and to
which no other cattle will be admitted, and
must be thoroughly disintected once a week
during the continuance of this order. ON
irving at their destination these cattle
snail be received IN ems specially set apart
or them, from which other cattle are to be
rlgldly excluded, and al regulations re-
latlng to the movement of Texas cattle pre-
scrIbed by the cattle sanitary officers of the
state where Unloading must be carefully
observed. Moreover, the cars used III
transporting said stock must he cleansed
and dlslnfected before used to transport or
shelter animals again. Should such cattle
be reshlpLed from any point where they
have been unlOaded to another destination,
the car IN which they are carried must bear
placard stating that it contains southern
cattle, and the way bills must bear a note
to the same effect.
The regulations as to separate pens ap-
ply also to cattle reshipped.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Rain, slest and Snow in Texas.

ST. LOUIS, March 3.-Dispatches from
various cities in Texas report the the sever
est "norther" of the season has prevailed
IN that state. Ram and sleet and snow fell
over large part of the state and the mer-
curry sank to 20 degrees below free ing in
many places. The fruit crop is badly DIM
,ged and early vegetables are destroyed.
The same cold wave passed over Arkansas.
and reports from that state are that much
damage has been done to fruit and vegeta-
bles. The wave reached this city IN the
form of heavy eet and snow storm. and
the mercury registered lower than at any
time before this winter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Chief Mares Files Protesr.

V1N1TA, L T., March 4-Chief Msyes, of
the Cherokees, has written letter to the
president regarding the recent proclsma-
ton ordering the cattle of the Cherokee
strip, in which he protests strongly against
the action of the government in thus de-
priving them of what he claims il theirs by
every law of God and man. He states that
the Cherokees have been taught that the
land is theirs; that they have been taught
30 by administration after administration,
and by treaty after treaty, for the last half
century. He states further that they hold
patent to the lands, signed By Martin Van
Cherokees have always regarded this as
sacred document; that they have bsen
taught time after time, by the missionaries
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
The Tri-American Railroad.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1.-The report
of the committee on railroads favoring the
construction of continental railroad has
been adopted by the Pan-American con-
gress.
The committee recommends that rail-
road connecting all or a majority of the
nations represented in this conference will
contribute greatly to the development of
the moral relations and the material inter
ests of the said nations. That the means
best adapted to begin and carry out its ex-
ecution is the appointment of an interna-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Passenger Train Crashes Into a Freight

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, March 3.-The Big
Four passenger tram No. 9. due here at
10;45 from Cincinnati, colllded with freight
No. SO at ''NIgger Hill" east of this city.
The passenger train was running at high
rate of speed, making up time. The freight
was standing on the main track, and on
account OF the dense fog was not seen by
the engineer of the passenger until he was
within few rods of it. The engine was badly
bruised, and made unfit for use, while the
wreck of the freight car was total. The
terrible shock awakened the sleeping car
passengers, and for a few moments pande-
monium reigned. Fireman dillingham; was
the only person injured, and he not seri-
ously
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
A Female Porch Climber.

TOPEKA, KAN, March "a colored girl
burglar was interrupted in bold attempt
to steal clothing from the home of T. l..
Stringham, by Miss Strlngham. The rob-
Der had thrown clothing to the value of
several hundred dollars Sout of a window
over he front porch and was in the act of
taking her departure when Miss Str1ngham
appeared. The girl jumped to the porch,
slid down post and escaped, but without
her booty.
The girl has been caught, found by find
ing who owned the hat and shoes she left
behind her. She confessed, and told of a
young darky who was with her. Both ar,
in puSt0dv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
An Anti-Anarchist Bin ONLY.

BERLIN, March Sit is anticipated as a
result of the conference between the en-
peror and Prince Bismarck that the gov
eminent will, at the coming session of the
reichstag, submit an anti-anarchist bill to
take the place of the anti-socialist bill,
which was rejected by the last reichstag.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Ohio Redistrfo., d for congressman.

COLUMBUS, o, March 4.-The Iedistrlct-
ing bill passed by the house gives the dem
ocrats fifteen out of twenty-on congress.
sional districts.
AS it now stands, Butterworth is placed
in big democratic district, while Kennedy.
Mckinley, Cooper and Williams are thrown
in districts with democratic maiorities rang
ing from 1,5O0 to 5000. Congressman
Grosvenor, Wickham and Thompson are
left In republican districts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08

20 look upon tbs great father at Washing.
ton with feelings of reverence, but that this
to leave the homes which they have occu-
pied for generations and seek new ones.
he points out that they were, without their
consent, removed from their former homes
east of the Mississippi river, and that II
they are again driven from their homes
will be the beginning of the end.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
st. John and Dickie.

TOPEKA, KAN, February ga state meet
ing of the st. John prohibition party was
held in Representative hall, at which Sam
uei Dickie, of Michigan, j. z. st. John, of
Olathe Kansas, and Mrs. S. F. Grub, of
I lawrence, Kansas, we're the principal speak
ers at the opening session. They all a 'gued
the necessity for tine existence of their po-
htical party, and plead for recognition as
q political party.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Local Self Government.

LONDON, February 2s.-Mr. BaIfour is en-
gagged in preparing bill to give to Ireland
a system of local self government or home
rule. But his scheme is said to be based
upon the idea of treating the Irish to local
government just as the English and Scotch
are treated in regard to the same subject.
AS any proposition to honestly do this
would make the tories home rule party,
is not believed that his bill will be more
than pretense and Juggle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Made Crazy by Faith Workers.

BLooMNGToS, ILL.,, March 5.-Mrs Mollie
Smith and her two sisters, Miss Julia and
Emma Rarnes, three prominent and highly
respected young ladies of Saybrook, ara
lodged in the county Jail of this city. They
by the so-called "faith workers." and tn II
minds have gwen way ent rely. The gir.s
are devoted Catholics and bright, amiable
W0man
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
A ResuIt of the Grippe.

CHICAGO, March S.-Quite alarge number
of people who were Frustrated to greater
or lesser degree by the visitation of la
grippe are now suffering from peculiar
type of diarrhea, with very debihtatlng
effects. From the fact that only GONZALES
cents from the grippe are affected, it is sup
posed to have some connection with that
epidemic
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08

Anniversary of the Death of John Wesley.
LONDON, March 4.-On March 1, 1891, the
centennial anniversary of the death of John
Wesley will be commemorated by a union
of the United Methodists and the Methodist
New Connection, two branches of the faith
which have been at swords points for many
years. The terms of the union have been
agreed upon. and will be announced from
the pu pits of the churches of each branch
throughout the United Kingdom,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
A Political Movement surm,sed

KANSAS CRY, No., February ga special
from Wichita, Kansas, says: Fifty men,
bers of the local Farmers Alliance met with
the president of the state organization here.
The session was an executive one and moth
ing is known of what was the object of the
meeting 1t IS believed, howe yer, that the
meeting was held to consider political mat
tiers and to arrange for holding a state
meeting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Work to Commence I'M NIarch

TOPEKA. KAN, February Is. - Robert
Giles, chief engineer of the Topeka, Wes+
moreland & Marysville railroad. says: We
expect to get at work on our line about
April /. We cannot do much during this
rough weather. We may put on an engI-
neering corps early next month. The head
quarters of the company will be in Topeka,
and work will proceed from this nd of
the line,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
White Pine Has a Connection.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, March 3.-The Bur-
lington has announced its intention of ac-
cepting cent rate on lumber originating
at Missouri, Kansas d Texas point, from
Kansas Iity to Lincoln. Neb. The pub
lished tariff of the Burlington on lumber
from Missouri, Kansas ~ Texas points has
been 101< cents, for the reason that it did
not care for tire bus ness, because of its de-
sire to maintain its local rates in Nebraska
on white pine from the northwest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08

TOPEKA, KAN. March 1.-The st. John
prohibition party, In annual conference, in
Representative hall this week, adopted a
platform of about the usual length and
breadth. About the only new features
were such as have a new base; such as
praise of the National w. c. T. q. in its
action at Chicago, and condemnation of
the appointment and confirmation of Judge
d. J. Brewer.
The committee on finance reported that
the state committee was $500 in debt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
The Cnmrr..n Mine Fire.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, March 5.-The fire in the
Cameron mine is beyond control. 1t viii
tax, week to accomplish the work of Dor
ing from the level above the fire, walling
up the slopes and flooding the mine, neces-
sary to extinguish the FIRE, and it is feared
that meanwhile the flames may make their
way into other chambers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Gregory LED at Kansas City.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, February ga spe-
cial from Wichita says F. c. Gay, general
freight agent o the Santa Re, was in the
city. He denies the statement made by Mr..
GREGORY, of Hugoton, concerning the suf-
fering in Stevens county. He says that in
stead of nothing but corn being shipped to
the destitute, fully hundred cars of cloth
ing, provisions, ETC., have been sent ovel
his line alone.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Michael McDonough's Heroic Act.

AKRON, o., February 27.-Michael Nc
Donough, aged 90, discovered a rail which
had been placed across track Just outside
the city limits. train was in sight, and
he had only time to lift one end and drag
it from the track when the engine struck
the other end and the rail was dashed
against his head, crushing his skull like an
egg she'll. The engine and cars did not
leave the track.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
The Flu. seaI Lease.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. March 3.-Secretary
Window has directed lease to be made
with the North American Commercial COM
pany of New York and San Francesca. J.
Lleb, president. for the exclusive privilege
of taxing fur seals upon the islands of st.
Paul and st. George, Alaska, for period
of twenty years from May l.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
More Rate Cnttinr

DENvER, Col, March 5.-The Ro1I Island
has taken the first step in the pas enger war
by announcing a rate from Denver to Chi
cago of S2c.l5. This is a reduction of $3.50
and went into effect ON the 9Th. The Mis-
souri, Pacific and Alton have met the cut.
and 1t 10 presumed other lines will do so.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Wants to Return to Brazil.

LONDON, February 2s.-The News Paris
correspondent says that Dom Pedro is un-
willing to DISMISS his imperial suite. BE
has, therefore, resolved to endeavor TO
come to terms with the Brazilian govern
ment to renounce the crown and to return
to Brazil and live as private person.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Rbode IsIand,s Prohibit on r.cka.

Providence. r. L, February 2S.-The
state prohibitionists put in nomination the
following ticket: Governor, Rev. John
Larry; lieutenant governor, Joshua c.
Brown; secretary of state, John W. Moo ey;
attorney general. John T. Blodgett; general
treasurer, John P. Ha ard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
A Severe Electric Storm in Ohio.

DAYTON, o.. February pa terrific cleo
trio storm with heavy rain, flooded the
rivers Rip-r aps and levees were sashed
out and ten inch natural gas main was
torn away. The water of the creek shot
into the air like a geyser and column of
gas Tesem bling black smoke assembled 200
feet, terrifying the people. The food is
subsiding.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Headquarters to be EseInoved.

LEAvESwoRTH, KAN, March "A letter
from P. B. Plumb is authority for the state
ment that the headquarters of the depart
ment of the Missouri will positively be re-
moved from Fort LeavenwOrth.
1t Is known that General Merritt has for
a long time thought that such a change
would be wise. and in this Generals Crook
and Schofeld and the secretary of war
concur
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
The virginia Meat Inspection Law.

RIcHMoSD, Va, March 4.-The bill to
prevent the selling of unwhOlesome meat
has gone into effect. although it is said that
the Chicago packers. against whom it ie
aimed, vii contest its constItutionaIIty. II
provides for the appointment of inspectors
IN every county. the fines for selling meats
not previously inspected varying from $50
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Town Partially DESTROYED.

CARTHAeK, MASS, March 5.-This town
was partially destroyed by a cyclone, which
unroofed several houses and wrecked them.
The family of &. p. Brennan was caught
and buried in the ruins. The husband, wife
and four children were ali seriously bruised
and one of the children has since died OF
its iuiurieR
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Return From No Mans Land.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, March Especial Gov
eminent Agent }. B. Mccoy arrived ID the
city on his return from a trip through the
Cherokee strip and No Mans Land. He
reports that he destroyed one moonshine
still ard found where two more were located.
The people who operated the one destroyed
expressed themselves as be ng we'll satisfied,
having expected that they would sooner or
later get nolce from the government 70
quit the business
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Rerlin Iahor Conference.

BERL1S, February 2S-The French gov
eminent has accepted the invitation OF
Germany to take part in the Berlin labor
conference. Though Switzerland has &C
cepted the invitation she will not appoint
delegates to the conference until she has
seen TIE programme. The conference will
oIen March II.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
False Coin and Bad Indians in Mexico.

CRY OF MEXICO. March 3.-The govern
ment has ordered strict investigation re-
garding the counterfeiting of American
coin in Guaymas.
Governor Traconis, of Yucatan, is taking
steps to drive back the Indians who have
been committing depredations In that state
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
rmnHnndre,I L.ire. I.nst

LoxDoy, March 4.-The report of the loss
of the British steamer Quetta Is confirmed
at IIoyd's. The advices received there state
that zoo lives were lost. The steamer struck
a rock not shown on the chart. near Som
erset, in the Torres Straits. at the northern
extremity OF Australia, and sank in three
minutes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08

The French Govarnm ut VIII squrIch L.
PARIS, March 4--The government has
decided to institute proceedings against the
paper Egalite, for advising the German 40.
CA lists to shoot Emperor William.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
IngalIs Ag.fn Honored

WAsHSGToS, d. C.. March 3.-Vice Pres
ident Morton hoying sent word to the senate
that he was about to leave for New York,
70 be absent for two weeks, Senator Ingalls,
was elected vice president PRO. tenn,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Sol Miner's Editorials IN The Grand Lodge

Sol MilIer's Editorials IN The Grand Lodge.
WINFIELD, KAN, March 1.-The grand
lodge A. o. q. W., before adjourning,
adopted a series of resolutions censuring
IDsuf ance Commissioner d. W. Wilder for
putting in his official report of his depart
ment to the governor, an editorial taken
from the Troy Chief. The editorial in
question being severely critical concerning
the methods of fraternal insurance secret
societies.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-10

an underslzirt of black velutina. The
sleeves made of the same material show
that velvet sleeves will still be feature.
The dainty gown on the right is of
light gray twilled camel's hair cheviot
closely woven, and the skirt to this is
made with founce, and the skirt and
founce both have pattern Of dark
gray silk and chenille embroidery. Most
fall gowns will have foot trimming of
some kind.
The robe for the young lady is of fine
black crystallette, with bias bands and
thinning of French plaid in blue and
green with lighter over pattern.
Plaid goods in Scotch designs will be
more worn than they have been for
many years, and fer young people they
Will be equally popular with the cheviots
and crystalette. This latter is now
made in all silk and mohair, in heavy
qualities, suitable for outdoor winter
wear. For elderly or young people of
quiet taste it will be trimmed with
black or colored velvet, but the young
viii prefer the plaid combination.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-10
65n<nz@M
Paris Fashions.

The new fall dress goods are already
being made up. The newest fancies are
in entirely novel English cheyiots and
plaids, with black crystallette for young
ladies. The cheviots are nearly all in
gray of different shades, and gray will
be the fashionable color this season, with
some drab and some faded indigo blues
in broken plaids in large patterns. The
cheviots come in diagonal stripes, each
stripe made of cluster of smaller ones,
all in one shade, but with high luster.
This is SO elegant and fine that it re-
quires little garniture.
The middle robe in the Illustration is
made Of gray diagonal cheviot, with
pulled out fringe of the same at the
bottom, which is Topped slightly TO show
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-10
school. I'm zus,i Lano.

The education Of the Zunis IS not pro-
crossing SO rapidly as missionaries and
philanthropic people would like. The Pres
byterian church has established school
near the pueblo, but 1t is almost an impos-
sibility to get the children 20 attend Two
young ladies hare been in Zunt three years
teaching the children who would be tSught.
and in a few cases have been successful
They have comfortable house. The school
building adjoins the dwelling house Of the
young ladies. It is built Of stone, IN a
crude manner, but is roomy and comfort
able. Little desks stand In rows down the
center of the room, and at tine right of the
teachers platform is blackboard, upon
which were some characters made by the
Indian children in imitation of Englisl
writing.
Miss Desette, the principal, says she has
to pay the children to come to school. She
has taken two or three boys and girls from
time to time and educated them in her own
home.-Cor New York World.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-10
Risrnarck,s Refnrt.

After the retirement OF the Germans from
French soil Bismarck tarfied for some time
at Stuttgart, and hither came NJ Jules
Ferry to conclude the terms of permanent
peace. The conference was a protracted
one, and at times the discussion was stormy
if not violent. At one time Bismarck quite
lost his temper and began to express him
self in robust German.
Pardon me-" said NJ Jules Ferry, "but
you are now speaking in German and 1 dc
not understand you"
''That is true" retorted Bismarck, "but
so long as l spoke French you insisted upon
misunderstanding me, and prefer Ian
guage you cannot understand TO one that
YOU will misundersJand."
This sally produced laugh and good
nature was speedily restored. Chicago
NaIUS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-10

In "Claudian" she sought the actors ac-
quRintance. and Row the Two are fast
friends. They correspond. exchange pres
ents and are OF the most delightful Of
friendly terms Mr. Barrett calls the
charming little St Louis lass his child
sweet tea-.~
The bail shoe Is made Tor an uneven noo-.
and is noted for its convex outer surface.
The scoop in it Is made 70 relieve the IN
eveuness
The grabbing shoe IS wc-a 81 trot-ez OF
tse Tsoe track Eas ii.ila ec5s7 in t,lc cen
-,r enables the horse 10 Sct I fra told %
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-08-10
Do q General Ranking, Collect ln1
aud Brokerage Business.

Eastern and Foreign Exchange
bought and sold. Upiscd States pond
OF ali Denominations bon ght aud sold
County, Township and Municipal
bonds bonzkk