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Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
ChiCapO'S Victory.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. February 26.-The
eight ballots taken in the house of repre-
sentatives was progressive victory fer
Chicago, the first vote given that city 1l5
and the last 157.
At the third ballot Chicago gained and
Eew York gained $; on the fourth vote Chi
cago gained Z and New York 3; on tie fifth
vote Chicago gained 6 and New York 10: on
the siNt tn vote Chicago gained 8 and New
ork 8; ON the venth vote Chicago gained
6 and New York fell oil 4: on tEe eighth
vote Chicago camel and New York fell
of ).
This was the decisive vote. as Chicago's
157 was majority OF three over all. This
vote stood: Chicago l57, New York 107, st.
LOUIS % and Washington l..
After the sixth bal OF an effort was mad e
TO take recess, tie apparent object of
which was to accomplish a coalition of New
York and ST. Louis votes, TO go together
for Washington, thus defeating Chicago.
But the west voted together and beat re-
cess.
During tn, fiasco the Chicagoans were in
a state of feverish impatience, anxious to
reap the harvest of their present advantage,
and fearful lest some dilatory practice
might prolong the struggle aud endanger
the success which was SO near.
1t was during this struggle that occurred
the first important application of the new
rule taking away the right of a member,
who had been absent at roll call, to have
his vote recorded after it was announced.
This did not eject the result, but probably
might have had an influence upon the num-
Der of ballots cast.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
a Rui dar'S Bad Work.

SiE FRASCIsCo, CAL, February 26.-
Lut er Wagner gave some details of the
construction of the great storage dam across
Hassayampa river, which show that the dis
ast\r, like that al Johnstown, was. accordin 2
to him. due to carelessness and meanness
of the New ! ork corporation that built it.
Wagner was callei in 10 report on the
dam about a year and a half ago. 1t was
to have been faced with stone fourteen
feet thick at the base and four feet at the
top ami fl led with loose rock and made
water tight with wooden sheathing. 1t was
about half cone when Wagner inspected it
and found that the stone had been filled in
earelessly and was high in the center. max
ing the structure unstable. Tie junction
of sheathing and bed rock was intended TO
be secured by thick layers of Portland
cement, but this work as not we done,
because of the cost of getting cement TO the
works. Thus q dangerous creyice was
formed at the base of the dam and leakage
was heavy, being Ii inches with Sc en- feet
of water in the cam. The lumber used was
a SO full Of knoho.es.
Wagner ordered the discharge of the con-
tractors and engineers. as he regarded them
as worthless, but this was not done. The
company, however, acting upon his advice,
cut large wasteway and strengthened the
weak places. Wagner warned them the
dam would be unsafe unless some of the
work was gone over and rectifed, but they
would not listen to him.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27

and degraded it from is high use a. n monev
metal. said that he thought this was = sen.
t,mental objection. His purpose vas NOT 10
degrade silver, but to bring it up as nearly
as he could to an equality with gold. There
was no doubt that silver of late years had
deprecated in value and gold had apnrec;-
ated. but in his Judgment the present hin
would be remedy for that trouble He
was convinced that the measure would
meet all the needs of the situation without
endanger:ng the interests OF the country
and would absorb the surplus of silver and
thereby put up Its price rtanly and ran.
idly. be wanted to meet the situation m !.
conservative manner
In answer to aquestion by Representativ va
Conger, Mr.. Window said there would be
no reasonable OBJ section to including cold
In the first section OF the bill. To benefit
the interest of the silver producers was NOT
the only motive in the bill. He believed IN
aiding everybody affected by the bill. He
thought, he said, that the wheat raisers of
the country were more interested than the
silver people. for the farmers were heavy
losers on account of the depression in silver
and the operation of this bill would tend To
raise the prices of farm products. Free
coinage. Mr.. Window said, would reduce
the price of silver below its present value
The present bill would increase the circula.
ton of the country to the extent of san.
600, 900 annually.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
Must Not Attend Public Schools.

MUST SCC ACCenu FuOltC SCnOOlS.
NEW YORK, February 25.-The Catholic
clergy of the diocese of Newark have begun
carefully planned effort to compel Cath
olic parents to withdraw their children from
the public schools.
The first broad intimation came with the
announcement that Bishop W gger had or
dered the children of Catholc parents
throug hout the diocese of Newark to he
taken from the public schools and forced
to attend the parochial schools.
AT the morning service III st. Patrick 5
cathedral. of which Monsignor Doane is
pastor, Father herman, the assistant pastor,
issued to the parents notice to withdraw
their children at once. A similar order was
announced from the pulpit of almost every
Catholic church in the city, but, so far as
can be discovered. the ORDER has been gen.
orally ignored. The attendance of Catholic
scholars Is almost as large as usual, but it
is feared that intimidation will be used and
their attendance will be prevented. 1t Is
arranged that no Catholic chi Will be per-
mitted to att md Sunday school who cannot
the parochial schools.
There is no doubt that the Catholics of
Newark will, as body, strenuouSly oppose
this action of Bishop Wigger. The parents
of the children believe that the curriculum
of study in the public schools of the city is
best adapted to the intellectual advance
ment of the scholars. They see no reason
why they should be coerced By Bishop
Nigger.
The priests claim that the influence of
the secular teaching in the public schools
blun;s the interest the children would other
wise take in the religion of their parents,
and that this fact will have baneful effect
upon the future prosperity of the church.
Bishop Wigger could not be seen. but
there are many who believe that the com
motion likely to be created will compel him
to reconsider his order.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
VIRGINIA Militia

RICHMOND, Va, February 26.-Ths legis-
lature of Virginia refused to adjourn Satur-
day. although most of the city military
observed it as national holiday. The as
sembly worked on the question of appro-
priatlons to the maintenance of the militia
of Virginia. While almost all the people
were celebrating the birthday of the father
of his country, Senator Harrison (of VIM
chester was appealing to his brother sena-
tors not to reuuoe appropriations to the
military. He intimated that If the United
States government assed federal election
law, Virginia troops would be required at
the polls to protect Vlrginians against the
intrusion of the United States supervisors
His speech was not reported in the local
press.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
KANSAS RAILROADS.

The Gypsum City Echo says that
the new hotel at that place is to be
made the eating house for the Missouri
Pacific.
Troy Chief: They are talking of
putting in free ferry at st. Joseph, in
order to avoid the extortionate charges
of the bridge. This may be all well
enough for those who go in their own
conveyances, but it VIII not help pas
sengers on the railroads, who have to
pay 25 cents for crossing the bridge,
whereas, the fare for foot passenger
is only five cents. This is question
for the railroad commissioners, if the
railroads will permit them to act.
A telegram from Chicago says:
Chairman Walker has just rendered an
important decision regarding rates on
packing house products from Wichita
to st. Louis. At the January meeting
of the trans Missouri association, re-
quest for a differential of 6 cents per
one hundred pounds from Wichita and
Hutchinson to st. Louis was cOnsid-
cred, but there was disagreement
and the matter was appealed. Chair
man Walker said that the establish
ment of a permanent di ferential was
a serious matter and could not safely
be done without careful considera-
ton. He thought no one line
could establish differential basis be-
tween rates upon the products of COM
peting points in question, and that the
right to make any particular rate on
ten days notice would not sustain a
claim to establish diiferential. The
showing made, however, indicated that
the existing rates from Wichita to
st. Louis were decidedly out of line.
Ee was, therefore, willing to recommend
a reduction from Wichita to st. Louis
to 21 cents per 100 pounds. upon the
underst anding that it should be sub ;ect
to reasonable advance in case the
rates from Kansas City to st. Louis,
which were now quite low. should here
after be raised. 1t should also be I'M
derstood, Mr.. Walker says, that in case
it had the effect Of drawing live hogs
to Wichita from point too far to the
east it would be open to any line in the
association to apply for readjustment.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
\ STRIP MEETING.
An Arkansas City soecial.

An Arkansas City soecial.
The Highland opera house was
crowded with citizens, who had as.
sembled for the purpose of memorial
izing congress upon the necessity of
Immediate legislation providing for the
opening of the Cherokee strip to white
settlement. Stirring speeches were
made by Prof. Murray, Judge James
Christian, Judge Mcintyre and J. c.
Davenport. The following resolutions
were adopted:
WHEREAS, The Cherokee strip was
granted to the Indians merely as a
highway to the game of the plains; and,
WHEREAS, They have long since aban-
doned it for such purpose; and,
WHEREAS. Judge Brewer, of the dis
trict court of the United States. and
now member of the supreme court of
the United States, has judicially de-
cided that said Cherokee Indians have
forfeited all rights to the use of said
highway, and
WHEREAS, The United States gov
ernment has generously offered a dona-
ton of S1.25 an acre for said lands.
which the Indians have refused. therefore
Resolved, That we favor the immedi-
ate passage of the Perkins bill which
declares said strip open to public do
main or to homestead settlement only,
and provides for commission to deter
mine and settle all cl inns, if any, which
the Indizns have thereto.
Resolved. That We believe this senti-
nsnt is shared by our citizens as a
mass. except few individuals who are
personally Interested in the cattle busi-
ness. and in land speculations.
Resolved. That we hereby call upon
our representatives in congress, who
expect our further support at the polls,
to do all in their power for the imme-
diate ops ming of this country to home
stead settlement; and
WHEREAS, In public address in this
city, last fall. Senator John J. Ingalls,
committed himself unqualifiedly to the
early opening of the Indian country to
settlement. and
WHERE'S. In his recent utterances in
the senate, Mr.. ingalls, has taken the
position that the Cherokees have title
to the strip. and that the land is worth
SO per acre: therefore
Resolved. That We respectfully ask
of John }. ingalls, that he make immedi-
ate explanation of his change of posi-
ton, and inform the citizens of Kansas
what influences. facts or Inducements
have been brought to bear upon him to
induce him to now oppose the known
wishes of majority of his constituents.
Resolved. That copy of these reso-
1utions be sent to Senators ingalls, and
Plumb. congressman, Secretary Noble
md President Harrison.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
General Buffers Eve.

LOWELL, Mass, February 24.-General
Butler was operated upon by Surgeon o. G.
Cllley, of Boston, who undertook to shorten
the dropping or hanging eyeld. with which
General Butler has always been afflicted.
It is the outer corner of the upper lid,
and it so covers the eye as seriously to IN
terfere with the generals vision, giving
him that peculiar cast of countenance which
is so magnified by cartoonsts. The gen.
eral is nov over 20. and with other infirmi-
ties of age has come still further droop-
ing of the afflicted lid. causing constant
irritation and rendering the eye all but use
less. An anasthetic was administered. an
incision made in the lid and an elliptical
section of it removed. Then the edges of
the 1t were brought together and united
by slit hes. The operation will restore the
lid to as near the natural condition of such
organ as is possible. General Butler ex-
poets to be confined to the house but few
days, and has an engagement in Wash
ingtOn.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
Arrests Over Claim Troubles.

GUTHRIE, Ok, February 26.-The lack
of any government here is causing many
acts of terrorism. and the United States
marshals have arrested men for conspiracy
One, f :. Hockyard. had begun a contest
with Charles Wright for n beautiful claim
on Skelton creek. On Saturday night six
masked men appeared at Wr ght's clam
and, at the point of revolver. compelled
him to sign a reliIquishment and leave the
country. Wright. however. wants the claim
and made complaint before the United
States commissioner, who issued the war
rants.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
KANSAS CHURCHES.

Kirwin in Chief: Services were held in
the new NJ E. church last Sunday
morning for the first time. Many were
in attendance both morning and eve-
ming.
Cedarville Globe: Mrs. NJ. L. Pill
cher has been elected supe intendent OF
the Methodist Sunday school Mrs
Pitcher is one of the best workers in
the Sunday school cause we have, and
commands the confidence and respect
of everybody.
Clay Center Dispatch: The series of
revival meetings which have been in
progress for several weeks, in the differ
ent churches of our city, have been we'll
attended. and are awakening an interest
among the people, which promises not
only increased membership to all. but a
realization of much good to the cause
of religion.
Junction City Union: Rev. Mayor
is making great efforts to place his
church in a condition to build hand
some building this fall. The state NJ
E. conference meets in Horton, March
5. In the conference there is church
extension fund from which about $1,000
is taken each year for church building
purposes. An effort will be made to
have the major portion of that sum
placed in Junction City this year. If
that is done the remainder can be easi-
ly raised. 1t is the intention to erect
an edifice which will cost not less than
$4,000 exclusive of the lots.
Wichita Eagle: The series of revival
services which have been held in the
First Methodist Episcopal church for
a number of weeks past are deepening
in power and widening in influence.
Large congregations, filling the church.
are waiting upon the ministry of the
word: the church is marvelously quick
ened and scores OF souls are being
saved. Sundays are specially interest
ing, the church being crowded to its
utmost capacity, while under the preach
ing several have inquired the way of life.
The pastor is assisted by the Rev. John
Williamson. Of Chicago, who is render
ing most efficient service. Dr. William
son has national reputation as dill
gent Bible student and skillful expos.
itor Of the word OF God.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
SECRETARY WINDOW.

His Views on the Silver Question.
WASHINGTON, D. C.. February 26.-Secre-
ia y Window was before the house COM
mittee on coinage, weights and measures
for the purpose of having an interchange
of opinion on the subject of silver coinage
with members of the committee. He de-
cared that his bill was formed ID meet, in
the best way he could devise, the present
financial SITUATION of the country, and he
disavowed all of the charges that the bill
was a mere make-shift: that its author did
not believe in i, and that it was brought
forward to defeat some other measure. He
said he was really . strong friend of silver.
although some people did not think 50. and
would enhance it's value. He then defended
the sections of his bill. and in the course of
his remarks, In speaking of the objection
that the bill made . commodity OF silver
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27

day horses lot of very fine ones, and
the general run of horses present a
much better appearance than the same
class few years ago.
Wichita Eagle: A farmer stated that
the Farmers alliance would shortly dis
cuss the herd law in the hope of having
it amended. Their idea is that culti-
waited fields should be fenced so that
stock could be grazed at large and
raised to better advantage.
Sedan Times Journal: F. NJ. Bricker
says he is full-feeding number of cat
tie, and that he has about 100 head of
stock cattle that he has had on ak
fields every day this winter. He says
they are doing finely, and he has not
lost single one from the 'corn stalk"
disease.
Jewell City Republican: Peter Hof-
fer will plant ten acres of potatoes this
year, as usual. Mr. Hoffer is one of
the most practical farmers in Jewell
county and his farm books are kept
with the exactness of banking house.
He is always able to tell the cost of
every bushel of produce that he har-
vests and of every pound ofmeat raised
on his farm.
Junction City Republican: E.
Mansfield, prominent horseman of
ST. Louis, arrived in the city last
Thursday, ana on Saturday closed a
deal for Alley Russell, the famous trot-
ting-bred stallion, owned by Frank
O'Reilly & Co. Mr.. Mansfield acted as
agent for the Pate stock farm company
of st. Louis, and the price paid was
$4,000. Mr.. Mansfield also bought a
wo-year-old filly by Russell from
Bruce Kennedy for S2S75O.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27

pany.
CHICAGO, February 22.-The annual re-
port of the directors of the Chicago Il Alton
Is printed. 1t says that the government
legislation has greatly oppressed the rail
ways during the past year, and then pro-
ceeds as follows: ut is sid that we should
not complain unes prepared to suggest a
remedy. We will therefore suggest the
ownership of the railroads by the national
government and the organization of corps
of railroad operators who shall remain in
the service during good behaviour. and be-
ing in no greater degree under the influ-
ence of political parties than the army
militant.
The outlines of our suggestions may be
briefly stated as follows:
EIrst-1he national government shall ac-
quire the ownership of all the railroads in
the United States which are now used for
interstate traffic, such railroads to be ac-
CURED by the exercise of its right of emil
nent domain. or by purcha e under such
limitations and ru,es as to price as congress
may determine.
Second Payment therefor to be paid by
the issue of government bonds bearing in
terJ ST at a rate not exceeding Ter cent.
per annum, SAID bonds to be redeemed by
the annual appropsla lat on of a sinking fund
equal in amount to per cent. OF the whole
amount of such bonds issued. the annual
interest ami sinking fund to be paid from
the ct earnln of the railroads, and the
rates of transportation from year t. year
to be reduced SO as to provide no more
money than shall be needed for such pay
ments."
Othe- details are then elaborated at con-
siderable length.
The report. in conclusion, sarcastically
obser es. that probably nothing less potent
than special interposition of providence
can so change public sentiment as to in
duce the govern ment to do ANYTHING which
could be construed as an admission that 1t
=ust in its treatment of railroad CORPORA
tions during the last twenty years. The
suggestion we have made appears to avoid
the necessity for its making such an admis-
sion if the course we have indicated should
be adopted."
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
KANSAS STATE NEWS.

Lancaster Press: The lowest bid on
the new school house was 81, 500. the
highest, $4,000. There was only 81, 400
bonds voted.
A Concordia special tells of the ar.
rangements for camp fire to be held
there about the middle of March. They
expect General Alger to be present.
La Cygne Journal: In few months
Prof. E. \. Plank, of Kansas City, KS,
will publish his botany of Kansas. He
has discovered varieties of flowers un-
known before and says that Kansas has
one-ffth as many species of fora as
Prof. Gray's botany ascribes to North
America. Two editions will be pub
lished-a library and school one.
A Lawrence special: In the district
court a motion was heard asking the
court to set aside the sale of the water
works by the receiver, A. Hadley, on
the ground of irregularities in the pro-
ceedings, and for further reason that If
again offered, the property would bring
more. Aparty of citizens of Lawrence
have agreed to bid at least 100000 if a.
gain offered.
Gypsum City Echo: There is good
reason to believe that two more stucco
mills will be built in this city at an
early day. The capacity of the present
mill is 60 or more tons per day.-Lorie
Hamilton, in his prospecting on the
Adams farm for gypsum, reached a
depth of 81 feet and was still in gyp-
sum and concluded it was enough
Eastern capitalists have been in the
city endeayoring to purchase an inter-
est IN the stucco factory.
Oswego Independent: Mrs. Davis,
the alleged Kate Bender, is writing a
history of her life, which she hopes TO
be able to place upon the market in
book form. Her life, as told in her
writings, has been one of hardship and
bitter sorrow, with occasional expert
ences that can almost be considered ro-
mantle. She is a fluent scribe. and her
book may turn out to be a bonanza for
for her
The citizens of Elk Falls, where Pru-
dence Crandall Phllleo, the famous mar
tyr for the cause of negro education.
spent the last years of her life, and
where her remains were buried few
weeks ago have held memorial meet
ing and appointed committee of elev-
en- to collect funds for monument.
Several eulogies on the character of the
departed were delivered, and resolu-
tions were adopted.
Hoton Recorder: County Treasurer
Adamson has collected about SS4, 900
in taxes. This is about 60 per cent of
the taxes of 1889. After deducting the
amount paid to the state treasurer and
interest on railroad bonds, there is left
at least 100000 which will 90 back in
to circulation in the county. OF course,
it takes little time for this money to
make the circuit. but when it does,
times will be easier. and money more
plentiful. $4,000 of the whole amount
collected is school tax. and will during
the next three or four months. be paid
out as teachers wages, incidentals, etc.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
Choice in Their Company.

ATCHIsoN, KAN, February 26.-Ex- Gov
ernor G. W. Click and W. Fl. Smith have
been denied admittance to the Farmers
Alliance on the ground that they are resi-
dents of city. One is democrat and the
other republican. and both have farming
interests IN the state. According to the
rules of the Alliance, no one who is the
owner of bank stock or the resident of q
city can be admitted to membership in the
Alliance. The order is increasing largely
in members, a branch having been formed
every night last week.
Thomas County cat., 1890-02-27
A Sad TraGedX.

CHIILICoTHE. Mo-, February GA shock
ing tragedy occurred at Spring Hill, ten
miles reheast of here. George Dowell
had been missing corn from his granary
and concluded to set trap for the thief.
He loaded a shotgun and placed it in such
a position that when the door was opened
the load would be discharged at The in
truder.
His wife went to the granary to feed her
pet p g, and the gun was discharged, the
entire load entering her breast, killing her
instantly. POWELL had told her what he
had done, but she had forgotten it, They
had been married but two months.