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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Invalid Pensions,

WASHINGTON, D. c., January PA COM
mite from the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie consisting of General Morril of Massa-
chusetts, Blue of Kansas, Burst of Illinois,
and Kountz of Ohio, were before the house
committee on pensions IN the interest of
pens on legislation.
They advocated the enactment of the dis
ability pension bill, which proposes to PEN
sion those soldiers who are disabled. whether
deTendent on some other person for sup
port or not, and also the passage of SER
vice pension bill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Showing Flercely kgain.

SAN Francisco, CAL, Januory 24.-It be-
gan showing fercely again in the Sierra
Nevada mountains Wednesday. The big
snow plows. re- nforced by 1000 men, con-
tinued their fight TO release the imprisoned
trains and open the road to traffic. The
officials state that the snow is the worst they
have ever encountered in the Sierras. but
is raised,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Held Up by Masked Men,

TULARE, CAL, January 24.-The south
bound passenger train was stopped by two
masked men seven miles north of here.
The robbers climbed over the tender and
compelled the engineer to stop the train.
They then compelled the engineer and fire.
man to 60 with them and ordered the ex-
press man to open the door. The loss is not
known, but is rumored to be several thou
sand dollars. A tramp stealing ride was
mistaken for a trainmal and the robbers
shot him in the head.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Official Crookedness.

KANSAS CITY, January 23.-Cornelius Nc
Bride, the special inspector of public lands,
who was on duty at the opening of OkIaho-
ma, talks about his report to the govern
ment. He charges fraud and rascality to
Ollie and Barnes, of the Guthrie land Office,
and names General w. H. Clayton as par
ticipant. as well as Marshal Jones, of Kan
sas, and his army OF deputies. He says that
Marshal Needles acted the part of an honest
man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Rad POland0rS.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, January N.-Ply-
ment. Two Lithuanian children were
buried in the Polish cemetery, and in the
afternoon mob of furious Poles. headed
by Martin Wilkes and armed with shotguns,
tore open the graves, dragged out the cOf-
fins, drove their picks and drills through
them. and threw the bodies over the fence
out of the cemetery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
REPORTS on Animal INDUSTRY.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. January 29.-The
American Live Stock Commission company
has received reports from 80 counties in
the seven principal live stock producing
states relative to the supply of hogs and
cattle. he report shows a moderate In
crease in the number of cattle and hogs in
the country. and decided improyem in
condition over that of year ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Kansas Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 29.-The
following appointments of postmasters in
Kansas have been ma e:
W. q. FitZwarre, Seneca; John II. Gray,
Neodesha: James E. Anderson, Wamego;
John Lehman, Halstesd; Robert NJ, Blair,
Stafford; Clarence ]. Trigg, Mound City;
Orla :. Casad, Pittsburg; John W. Clay
nool. Nickerson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
West Tennessee Shaken.

CAIRO. Ill, January 2S.-The officers of
the steamer City of Baton Rouge, passing
up, report heavy shock of earthquake at
BelIfontlake, Tennessee. A veritable panic
esulted among the inhabitants of the local
ity, who have not forgotten the results of
the great earthquake of many years go,
when New Madrid and much of the ada
cent territory sank beneath the Mississippi
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Suffering in California.

GRASS VALLEY, CAL, January 25.-The
snow is three feet deep in this town and six
to ten on the hills. Many mine and mill
buildings are badly damaged, also scores,
houses, and barns. The aggregate damage
is $50, 900. Only one mine has been working
for the last twelve days. causing a loss to
the miners alone of nearly $50, 600 per day.
No gas, electricity, or public water for
about week. Provisions are scarce and
none are being received.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
BIacklIstinp An Offence

FORT WoRTE, January 27.-In the district
court a jury allowed c. E. Bebee $1,000
damages for being placed on the blacklist
by the Missouri Pacific Railway COMPANY.
Pialntln had been in the company's employ
IN various capacities, but for some reason
was discharged and blaeklisted and was on
that account unable to obtain work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
LOW Tefnnerature.

WAsHNGToy, D. C.,January 24.-The con-
dition of very low temperature, which was
spreading over the country Wednesday, g
the most extensive of the season. With the
exception of eastern Florida, Texas New
Mexico, and the Indian Tertiary, the tenn
perature over the entire country was below
the average, the greatest deficiency being in
central Wisconsin, where the thermometer
was over twenty degrees below zero.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
California Fruit Buds.

San FRASoIsCo, CAL, January %. Much
alarm is felt by fruit growers in Lee county,
and in fact all over this section of the coun-
try, for the safety of the fruit crops. This
remarkably mild weather has developed
fruit buds to a dangerous degree, and the
decided change of the last week has wrought
vast damage. There is absolutely no hope
for the peach crop and the apple crop IL
possibly destroyed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Wire Works DESTROYED

ST. LOUIS, January 24.-The extensive mill
and works of tie Freeman Wire & Iron
com any, located in east st. Louis, caught
fire, and with the exception of the work
house, in which there was large amount of
manufactured stock, were entirely de-
stroyed. The plant was valued at 500, 900,
on which there was 100000 insurance. The
works employed 200 men and will be re- built
at once.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Bishop o,connor Very Sick.

OMAHA, NEB., January "a private let
ter has BEEN received from Bishop o. Conner
dated 81 Augustine: Ia, stating that his
expects to see Omaha again. He is well
knowa throughout the country as one of the
most prominent figures in the Catholic
church.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Ten Thousand Want Water.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 2E.-Con
gresham Peters has presented monster
petition, signed by 10000 citizens of Kan
sas, praying for substantial appropriations
to carry forward to practical success q sys-
tenn OF irrigation for the reclamation of the
lands OF southern Colorado and southwest
ern Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Hamilton LIhaIIen-

TOPEKA, KAN. January estate Treas
urer Hamilton has taken stepsto commences
suit for libel in the United States court
against WatteTson, of the Louisville Courier
Journal unless the latter retracts and
apologies Tor his statements regarding the
''defal lting Eta treasurer" He does not
propose that cit er himself or the state shall
suffer from the statements made by an
enemy of Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
The Soldiers, Home Crowded.

LEAvENwoRTH, January 23.-There are
Isl applications on file at the Soldiers
Home in excess of the limit provided for by
the last appropriation. There are now 1000
at the Home. OF these there are 700 from
Kansas and a larger number from Missouri.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
An Adverse Renort-

WASHINGTON, D. c.. January 24-The
senate committee on foreign relations or
dered an adverse report to be made on Calls
resolution requesting the president to open
negotiations with Spain for the purpose of
inducing that government to consent to
the establishment of republic in Cuba.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Breaking of a Lamp.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, January 24-The mail
car of the Iron Mountain was destroyed by
fire near Knobel, Ark. The car contained
the mail for Texas points, st. Louis, Chca-
60, and the west, and re Zistered matter to
the amount of $4,000. a / of which was lost.
The fire was caused by the breaking of Q
launn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Iowa LEGISLATURE,

DIS MONIES, IA, January 29.-The dead
lock on the temporary organization of the
house terminated by the unanimous adop-
ton of a compromise making Hotchkiss,
democrat, temporary speaker, and Wilcox,
republican. temporary clerk. The fight
will be renewed on the permanent organ
iZatiOn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Iowa FooIishness.

DEs MoDKs, Iowa, January A.-The
deadlock in the legislature continues and
the election of United States senator and
the Inauguration of the new democratic
governor seem further off than ever. Sew
eral fruitless ballots are taken daily.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Old comanche County Bonds.

WASHINGTON, d. c., January 29.-Justice
Brewer has rendered the opinion of the
court. affirming the judgment of the circuit
couIt for the district of Kansas in the case
of the board of commissioners of the county
of COmanche, Kansas. plaintiff in error, We.
Charles Edward Lewis. The county is held
liable for bolds issued in 1873 and 1874.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Persisted in the BIizzaro

TACOMA, WAsF., January 23.-Atpeast:ten
human beings and thousands of cattle and
sheep persisted in the blizzard which began
with the year and ragged over Washington
for a week. Reports from the Colvllle
reservation are to the effect that cattle are
dying by hundreds from starvation and
thirst
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Gas Explosion.

PITrsBURG. Pa, January 24.-An explo-
sion of natural gas completely wrecked
three story dwelling at Thirty-eighth. near
Butler street, killing one person and seri-
ously injuring eight others, two of whom
may die.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01

LE2vESwoRTH. KAN. January 29.-John
n. Joerger, Of the local Missouri Pacific
Office has received instruct ons from 81
Louis 20 announce q 2 cents por mllo rata
from LesyenvoEth to Kansas CITY. -
change to take e3sci at cnee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
THE HOME RUN.
The Two Girls, Neck and
Neck.

Nellie Bly, and Lizzie BIsIand on the
Home Stretch. One Detained by
Snow on the Pacific Coast, the
Other by Connections With Ocean
Steamers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
FORMER Starving,

MANHATTAN, KAN, January 23.-James
Fortner has eaten nothing, drank nothing,
and has no. slept since his arrest at Men,
phis. He seems deterWNAd to starve to
death.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Spureeon,s Preacbtno0o,a

LONDON, January c7.-Advices from Men,
tone say there has been a further develop
ment OF govt In the case of Mr.. Spuroeon.
and that ne is now unable to leave that
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
THAT EXPLOSION.
The Columbus Natural Gas
Disaster.

Cellars Filled With Gas Only Await
ing Match or Candle-The Fault
Was I'm Connecting the Pipes-OnIy
Three killed. But Great Numbers
Hurt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
Floods in England

LosDos, January 2a-Heavy gales a.e
prevailing in Eneiand. At several place
the Wind has driven tie water upon the Land.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01
THE AGED BARD.
John G. Whittier's Letter to
Non-PartiSan Women.

The Non-Partlsan W. c. T. u. Adopt
the Name of National Crusad-
ers." Constitution Adopted and
Officers Elected. Headquarters at
Cleveland.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01

DR.. TaImaRe sails From England.
NEw YoEK. January GA London cable
says: "Dr. Talmage sailed fer New York
on the Aurania. He brings with him a
stone from the River Jordan, another from
Mount Calvary, third from Athens, where
Paul Preached, and several other souvenirs
of his trip. which W II be used in the CON
struction of his new tabernacle"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01

VIRGINIA CRY, New, January 23.-No
sdvices have been received of the arrival
in San Francisco of Miss Nellie Bly,, the
New York Worlds correspondent, who is
due by steamer, and it is probable that
storms have delayed the vessel However,
if she should be now on q Central Pacific
train and en- route across the continent, she
would be unable to get through the noun
tains in the face of snow blockade that Is
without precedent in the Sierras.
Tho great storm which began at Truckee
ended only after thirty hours continuous
snowfall, which averaged an inch and a
half an hour. Trains are abandoned and
wires are down in every direction. 1t may
take a week before the overland route will
be opened; at present great drifts cover the
route from Reno to Promontory and more
snow is to be expected rather than "a clear
up"
The most intense interest is felt in the
matter because the blockade catches Miss
Bly, on the home stretch and seems likely
to place 1t in the power of Miss Bisland, on
the slow-salling BOthnia, to reach New
York ahead Of her rival. Through this
snowy shroud which envelopes the whole
mountain region, the most ponderous snow
plow cannot force its way. A terrible wind
is blowing and by night will have frozen
crust on The surface that will be almost like
iron.
MISS BIsLAED ALSO BELATRD.
LONDON, January 23,-Miss Bisland, the
American girl who left New York sixty-five
days ago in an attempt to girdle the globe
via san Francisco and Yokohama in seven
ty-fve days, for he Cosmopolitan Maya
Zine, fitted through London Saturday af-
SSeeEEaa5on, on her way 70 catch TIE Rotbnta at
Queenstown. She sail she had had splen-
did trip and she looked IN the best of health,
although she had mob slept since o'clock
in the morning and had had a long trip to
and scro-s the English channel, with
stormy crossing of the Irish channel before
her. As the Bothnia is q slow boat Miss
'Bisland will rot have any time to spare if
she reaches New York within the stipulated
time. She missed the La Champagne at
Havre by only three hours, and by another
unfortunate coincidence the fast Ems,
which she wished to take from Southamp-
ton, has just been laid off.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-01

Robbery In Montreal.
MONTREAL, January Awhile the streets
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-01-25
ROAD DISTRICT NC. 90.
COUNTY COURT.

In the matter of the joint commission to
adjust matters between Wasco and Sherman
counties.
WHEREAS The act of the legislature of
the state of Oregon approved Feb. %, 1889,
entitled ''An act to create the county of
Sherman, etc. (Section 9 of said act) The
county treasurer of Sherman county shall
out OF the first money collected for taxes
pay over to the treasurer of Wasco county
the full amount Of state tax ON the assess
ment of 1888, due from the citizens of
Sherman county, and within one year after
its organization, by the appointment of its
officers, as herein before provided, shall as
sumo and pay to the county of Wasco pro
rata proportion of the remaining indebted
ness of Wasco county, after deducting there
from the amount of money that has been
collected in taxes from the territory to be
embraced in the county of Sherman, and
expended by Wasco county for public
buildings situated within Dalles City, and
that Geo. 81. Thompson, R. F. Gibbons, of
Wasco county, and o. NJ. S.ott, of Sher-
man county, are hereby appointed to de.
termine the value of such property and the
amount of indebtedness to be assumed by
said Sherman county. Said persons shall
"oSb oe taC oothoJ oSoo VI w ooSo SOuhtJ
on the first day of May, 1889. Or within ten
days thereafter, and take and subscribe to
an oath before the county judge of Wasco
county, faithfully to discharge their duties;
thereupon the said boaid shall proceed
with the said work and when completed
file report of their conclusions in duplicate |
with tine clerk of Wasco and Sherman coun-
ties. etc., )" and whereas no such report has |
been filed and the interests of Wasco county |
are greatly damaged by such failure.
1t is ordered that the attention of the |
said commissioners be called to these mat
ters, and that they are hereby urged to
complete and file their report at as early a
period as possible.
In the matter of the re.districtIng of
Wasco county school districts and prepar-
ng report thereof:
Ordered that the county judge is hereby
to employ some suitable person
vino shall be conyersant with the localities
N Wasco county, to prepare a report rec
the redistricting Of Wasco
county school districts. end that the report
hall be completed and ready by the 3rd
lay OF February, A. d. 1880.
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As the result of the Berlin confer

As the result of the Berlin confer
ence in reference to Samoan affairs, a
treaty between the powers interested
has been agreed upon, which is very
complimentary to the United States.
The three powers recognize the inde-
pendence of Slmoa, and neither OF
them can exercise any separate
control of the island or the govern
ment thereof. It is further declared
that Malietoa, who was formally made
and appointed King in 1881, shall be
SO recognized hereafter. The consent
Of Samoa is necessary for the provi-
sions Of the treaty to 60 into effect.
A full civil government is given the
island, and the autonomy of the coun-
try preserved. This is one of
the most successful diplomatic ma
neuvres this country has ever made,
and will instiII respect for the country
among our citizens and with the world
at large. The United States has been
a country long enough, and is of suffi-
cient 8 rength, to take her position ms
one of the leading nations of the
world. If she exercises traditional
Anglo Saxon grit she will no longer
listen to dictation in international
gu stions, but will assume the position
of dictator herself.
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The little kingdom of Portugal is

1nC hetiO AiuSuO" VI 4OituSdi 40
in fever heat over the action of Eng
land, and the streets of Lisbon are
constantly crowded with bowling
mobs, shouting "Vive la Portugal"
and "Down with England" The
English premier is made Of good stuff
and this will have no more effect on
him than the fabulous gnat on the
horn of the OK. England has put her
foot down on the Portuguese dominions
in east Africa, and must have her
rights respected if all the members of
the Latin race are opposed to her.
Mr.. Gladstone is leading the Home
Rule party and has nothing to do with
the control of national affairs, and
therefore Great Britain will assume
her proper position in the family of
nations. Salisbury has the proverbial
bull dog tenacity, aud will not retire at
from the stand he has taken.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-01-25

This winter will no doubt be dis
astrous to the stock interests of East
ern Oregon, and we have heard of
sheep and cattle dying because there
was not sufficient feed. The dis
patches inform US that the same is
true of Wyoming, and cattle dealers
are driving their focks to other states.
This portion of the northwest is no
longer dependent upon the sale of
stock as q means of support. Our
agricultural resources have been de-
veloped, and we suffered more from
the partial failure of the wheat crops
last season than from any cause for a
number of years. Give the people
Of Eastern Oregon good crops, and
they do not care about an occasional
snow storm during The winter.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-01-25

There is sufficient time yet to form
states for the campaign next summer,
and as far us state officials are con-
cerned we do not know of any list
being in course of completion. Poll
tics are nearly as uncertain as an
American jury, and very few things
are as difficult of prognostication as
the successful candidates during
contested election. In former years,
when the counties east Of the Cascades
came to the valley they changed the
result in favor of the Democracy.
But in this matter, very decided
change has taken place, and, with the
exception of Umatilla, every county
in Eastern Oregon will give Re-
publican majority. AS Oregon is
largely Republican some consideration
must he given to those counties east
of the Cascades which gave majorities
fer that ticket, and as Wasco was the
banner county two years ago it is ex-
pected she can secure any candidate
she desires. OF course, Umatilla
county, being strongly Democratic,
must not expect ally favors from a
Repu bl:can convention. If such a
policy were pursued, it would only
insure the defeat of the party, and the
act would be suicidal. We have
heard of DO persons ii this city with
any political bees in their bonnet,
but if any such should "bcb up Sc
renely" in the next three or four
months we see no reason why they
should not accomplish their desires.
If the party pays attention to the To-
calit;es where it has hitherto received
msjorities, those solidly Republican
In Eastern Oregon will re-
ceive recognition, while those which
have always been Democratic will
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-01-25

The Mormons are likely to keep
Idaho from being admitted into the
union, because the constitution forbids
polygamy. FROM the incubating nest
at Salt Lake this oriental lust has
spread over many territories in the
northwest, until it has permeated pol
i,ics in Idaho and neighboring terri
tories. We have nothing against the
Church of the Latter Day Saints; but
the plurality of wives is against mod
ern civilization, and must be stamped
out in the most effectual manner.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-01-25
The northwest is now suffering from

The northwest is now suffering from
q snow blockade, and it is curiosity
of ]iteia ature to read the items filling
the daily press. One editor dilates
and makes several items of sick dog,
another writes leader on the "Eter-
nal Fitness of Things" and still an
other remodels the whole political
fabric of government in his sancsums
sanctorum. We plead guilty to this
failing ourselves, and if we do not re-
ceive news from the outside pretty
soon We shall infict upon our readers
some dry reading npon the moral
tendencies of the present generation.
We hope our readers will b. spared
the infection, and the editor the motive
for doing such a heinous act.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-01-25

The loss to the Union Pacific dur
ing the snow-blockades this month
will be heavy. Through the Cascades
and Blue mountains the road has been
blocked on several occasions, and each
time train came through great loss
has resulted to the company. The
Union Pacific is equal to the emer-
gency, and will keep the road open if
human effort can accomplish the feat.
The railroads are determined to keep
communication open, and we must COM
pllment them on the efforts they have
used.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-01-25

ing the last few weeks, casual OBJ
server will almost come to the conclu-
sion that steamboating is almost as
reliable as the iron rail. Man made the
railroad, and God the river. Remove
the distractions at The DalIes and the
Cascades, and allow the water to flow
unvexed to the sea, and the Inland
Empire will pour its wealth Of pro
ductions down the bosom of the placid
stream to tide water.