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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
The Future Of Petroleum.

The present annual product of Pc
troleum is about 1000, 900, 900 gallons,
half of which is produced by the United
States. The Caspian region of Baku
produces about 400, 600, 900 gallons, and
many of the wells have had to be closed
because the oil could not be taken
away. Gallieia produces about sc, Co.,
900, Burmah about 1000, 900 and Can
ada p, 100000 gallons. The resources
of Burmah and Canada are only just
beginning to be developed, and it Is i'm
possible to tell what magnitude the
trade will amount to when improved
means of transport have been provided
In the basin of the Mackenzie River Is
believed to be the most extensive OIL
region in the world; but it is about 400
miles north of the Canadian Paclfc
Railway. There is no doubt that when
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
ODD, QUEER AND CURIOUS.

An autopsy on q Wisconsin man afew
days ago revealed FIVE jack-knives in his
stomach.
A FARM near Macduhf, Scotland. has
been handed down from father to SON
for 800 years.
IT is reported that q floating island
300 yards in diameter has been found in
Honey Lake, Idaho.
THERE IS a young lady in Virginia
who can write two love letters at once
one with each hand.
A THRIFTY Ohio girl sold batch of
old love letters to the ragman last week.
She realized 30 cents, which, she de-
clares, is a good deal more than they
are worth.
The giant diamond, lately discovered
IN Cape Colony, weighs $50 carats and
is valued at $3.000,0O0. 1t is said to be
OF the first water, and as pure as the
famous Regent in the French Crown
diamonds.
A SOUTH CAROLINA man who was
curious to know just how much stuff an
alligator could get away with when he
felt well, fed out a hind-quarter of
COW, seven chickens, sheep, four
geese and hogs head before the rep
tile backed water.
CAIRO has a grocer named TYLER. and
the first question he asks of a would-be
purchaser is: do you snore?" If the
fact is admitted that ends the matter
right then and there-no purchase can
be made. He has taken o vow not to
sell even strawberry to q man who
SHORES.
WHEN the Seminole Indians of Florida
elect chief they choose the biggest
fighter and most successful hunter of
the tribe. If there happens to be tie
between two candidates, their method
of deciding it is to have each candidate
place live coal on his wrist. The one
who hinches first loses the office.
A HORSE employed in a lumber mill
at Guernville, Cal, for the last twelve
years, to haul away the sawdust, has
become so well acquainted with his
work that he goes from one hopper to
another. through intricate passageways,
without driver, and never strikes q
post. He begins and quits work by the
whistle, the same as the men.
A YOUNG lady of Carlisle, Penn, has
received bill amounting to over one
hundred dollars that tells little his
tory. The bill came from a Tilted man,
and in it she is charged with twenty
two yards of silk dress goods, two gold
bracelets worth $40, one diamond ring,
a hat, and several other items. The
above named articles were presents from
him.
FRANK GIBBONS of Hibernia, n Y,
was the greatest guesser of the age. He
could guess the number of eggs in a
basket, the quantity of milk in a pail,
the number of sticks of wood in load,
how many bushels of corn would be
husked from patch, and in one hun
dred instances he guessed within one or
two how many grains of corn there were
on an ear.
JOHN MILLER, an Iowa farmer, took
big umbrella off beer wagon, climbed
to the top of windmill and opered it
and then jumped for an easy sail to the
earth. The umbrella turned inside out,
and John had both legs, one arm, three
ribs and shoulder blade broken, and
the girl he was going to marry called
him fool and declared all contracts
OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
YermOnt,s Abandoned Farms.

The proposition to turn some of the
abandoned farms of Vermont into sheep
ranches appears to be as sensible a sug-
gestion as has been made in respect to
these lands. An Iowa farmer who has
Investigated the matter, is said to have
declared that Vermont has ideal lands
for sheep raising. Its nearness to the
Eastern markets makes it desirable as
mutton supply for the cities and manu-
featuring towns, and the cheapness with
which land can be bought in the State
gives it great advantage over Western
States. Vermont has long been known
as the home of the finest Merino rams.
They are sent to all parts of the world
for breeding purposes. If the State
can raise the highest grade of sheep
with profit it ought to be able raise the
lower grades for wool and mutton with
good results.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
His Arm Was Talked Of.

The other evening Smyth went over
to the New Windsor to hear the Cali
fornia Opera Company sing Donna
Juanita." He is a great admirer of
John McWade, the popular baritone,
and it was especially to hear him sing
that he visited the North Side. The
curtain had gone up on the first act
when he reached the theater, and he
dropped into one of a row of vacant
seats in the rear of the house. Pretty
soon very fresh and talkative young
man fell into seat next to Smyth, and
began to talk to him aboGt the show
business. The young fellow was per-
feet stranger to him, and Smyth was
greatly annoyed at his persistence-he
wanted to hear the performance.
Pretty soon McWade came on. He
was dressed as an officer, and, when he
began his opening solo, which Smyth
prepared to listen to attentiyely, the
young bore at his elbow blurted out:
why, he's only got one arm, hasn't
hep"
Smyth ground his teeth and nodded
assent.
How did he lose IT," persisted the
bore.
Smyth turned squarely upon him and
said: He was listening to perform
ance one night and - little fool
sat down beside him and talked it of.
The young man said no more, and
pretty soon arose and quietly tiptoed
his way out of the theater. not even ask
ing for a return check. Smyth enjoyed
the solo all the more after this episode.
- CHICAGO Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Waiting for a Cue.

Guest Gin hotel bedroom, shivering)
Gold as all outdoors! 1 want a fire.
Quick
Porter Opening a window)-Yes,
sab; bettah air the room, sab; awful
close heah."
why, I'll freeze with that up. Woo
Put it down"
Yes, sab, right away, sab. There.
sab. Perhaps this other window hasn't
so much draught, sab. Try that. sab. I"
Great snakesl Wool Put it down.
1 want fire tell you. I'm half fro
zen. Can't You see?"
yes, sab. Pretty cold heah. sab.
but not half so cold as in Dakota. ]
was In Dakota once, sab, and"
Hang Dakota Why don't YOU get
some coal ?"
Yes. sab, right away, sab. Evah in
Montana, sab? 1 spe2t one winter in
Montana, and it most took my hide off.
1 jes tell you, sab. Why, say. one
mornin', sab, 1 think it was January or
February, sab. mebby in Decembah
you see, sab, I amt very good at dates,
but it was
Here! Here's quarter"
Porter (starting off Have big blaze
IN minute, sah.-Nesc York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
An Odd Character.

A queer chap is an old man en-
ployed as night porter at the Plum
stead Workhouse, near London. The
fellow has not been in bed for nearly
seven years. He sometimes dOzes in
his chair at the lodge gate, but is sell
dom undisturbed for half an hour at a
time, and the longest sleep he has had
since 1872 was one stretch of three
hours. He is IS years of age, but is
quite active, and in capital health. A
few months ago he became teetOtaler
and gave up smoking because ne con-
sumed nine ounces of tobacco q week,
and considered the habit to be extrava-
CANT. As he never needs rest, he IS
never off duty, except when he takes a
holiday. After concluding his night
watch at the gate, he takes a day
watch as assistant porter at the work.
house, and does this double task for
months together without relief or
change.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
YOU'RE BOUND TO FIND IT.
wban svsrvtbing is going wrong,

When everything is going wrong
And nothing goes to suit you,
When men instead Of shaking hands,
Seem more inclined to boot you,
Don't be discouraged, nor cast down,
Nor swear, nor cry confound u
Brace up, and let your spirits cl1InDl
You're bound to find, in course OF time,
Some way to get around 1t.
And when the mother of your wife,
According to the fashion,
Insists on living at your house,
Don't fly up in passion,
But " hen your temper starts to rise,
Just push it down and ground it.
Her very presence you may hate.
Cheer upl and you'll find, soon or late,
Some way to get around it!
If with maiden you're in love,
And round her waist are trying
To get Your arm, while she resists
With efforts most undying,
Don't get excited, fuIne nor prance.
Nor beat your breast and pound it.
Upon her waist just keep your eye,
And you'll discover, If you try,
Some way to get around it.
Laurence american.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
An Unexpected Phenomenon.

Comma Ito her little brother, who in
sists on staying up. to the great an
noysnce of both herself and Mr.. Will
hns)-Freddy, don't you think you had
better go to bed, now?
Freddy-No; 1 want to see Mr.. Viii
kins explode before I go.
Mr.. Wilkins-Geod graciousl what
can the child mean?
Freddy heard Corinna tell mamma
that you were about ready to pop"
Time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08
Good Come Of Evil.

Johnny Dumpsey-Oh, ma! wish
you would make me pair of homemade
trousers every day.
Mrs. Dumpsey quite grstifed)-
Why. darling?
Johnny Dumpsey = Because the
scholars all laughed at me SO to-day that
the teacher had to excuse me, and I've
had bully time fishing with Bill Peck.
-BurIi1lQto7s Free Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-08

the difficulties of transport has been
surmounted and cheaper oil is available,
it is destined to be formidable rival of
coal for many purposes, especially the
firing of boilers, and for various metal
lurgical processes, for which its freedom
from sulphur, ETC., renders ii particu-
larIv suitable
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
FIFTEEN CENTS A WEEK.

canal trustees had engaged him as con-
sulting engineer, not chief engineer, and
some one else would have to be elected TO
fill the vacancy in the Office Of chief en-
gineer, caused by the dismissal Of L. Il.
Cooley.
Work has bean resumed at Buckridgc
and Cameron collieries, near Shamokin,
Pa. At all the collieries of the Reading
company in that region the working time
has been increased three hours per day.
This will effect 1900 miners in Shamokin.
A lot of drunken Hungarian miners at
Jimtown, Pa, tried to make a couple Of
Americans get down on their knees before
they would allow them to pass. A bloody
fight ensued and the Huns were driven
away, but the Americans may die from the
injuries they received.
Hon. John M, Fleming, a well known
editorial writer in Tennessee, with whom
Congressman Phelan had the celebrated
controversy which ended by him sending
the editor challenge TO fight q duel, Is
lying very i'll at his hotel in Knoxville with
poor chances Of recovery.
AT Cleves, O., several members Of the
Balzer family undertook to clean out
"Punk" Vangorder's saloon, corner Miami
avenue ana pNaIe SUfeet, IN tue rteh tl.etU
followed William Balzer was very badly
cut about the head and Samuel Hamilton
was seriously injured. Balzer's recovery
is doubtful
The daughter Of Mrs Sarah Cochran, Of
Cherry Bend, near Wilmington, o., was
on Saturday night shot three times by
Sherman McNealon who was living at the
house under the assumed name of John
son. McNealon then committed suicide.
It is thought Miss Cochran will recover.
The cause Of the shooting was that Nc
Nealon was jealous of other young men
who were paying attention to Miss Coch-
ran.
Bridget Btrkle, one of the oldest resi-.
dents of Broml y, Ky, was buIn,d to
death Friday night. Her charred remains
were found in her house by neighbors who
were attracted thither by smoke issuing
from the door and cracks in the windows.
1t is supposed the old lady's clothing
caught fire while seated near the stove.
Nothing remained of the chair except the
metal rollers
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
MONDAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate,


WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. The creden.
tials of Justin A. Morrill, as a senator
from Vermont were presented and laid
on the table.
Bill was passed enlarging the receipts
of homesteaders ON the public land. 1t
provides that where parties settled op-
posite unsuryeyed lands, and were
therefore were obliged to take up less
than 1850 acres, they may extend their
holdings not to exceed 100 acres.
The bill subjecting oleomargarine to
the operation of state laws and the Pad
dock pure food bill, and The Conger
pure lard bill, having come up in their
order were laid aside without prejudice
at the request of Mr. Farwell.
The senate then proceeded to the con-
sideration of the elections bill; Mr.
Colquitt, of California, taking the floor.
House.
In the house James w. Hathaway, of
Montana, took the oath of Office as post
master Of the house.
Mr.. Mckinley, of Ohio, reported and
the house adopted resolution calling on
the secretary of the treasury for the
names and localities of the banks in
which public money is deposited, the
date of such deposits, the reasons there
for, and the rate of interest paid by
such repositories for the use of the pub
lie funds; also for information as to the
authority, and the law under which
such deposits were made.
The rules were then suspended and
the house passed a bill for the adjust
ment and payment of claims arising
from Indian depredations. The bill
provides for the appointment by the
president Of three judges, to constitute
court to be known as the court of
Indian depreciation claims, and to in
quire into and adiudicate all claims Of
property Of citizens taken by Indians
without just cause.
n Was Unanimous.
The house committee on ways and
means unanimously ordered favorable
report on the Flower resolution extend
ing the bonded period forgoodsimported
previous to Oct 1, from Feb. to July
l. 1891
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
GIRLS BURNED TO DEATH.
Sad Accident in the Dormitory of BuchteI
College, Akron, o.


AKRON, o., Dec. l6.-Buchtel college
is a scene of sorrow. Two of its fairest
and merriest girls lie dead, with their
bodies charred and scorched by cruel
flames, two others may die, and three
more are suffering terrible agony.
At 7:30 Saturday night party of gay
young girls were entertaining some
friends from another dormitory in Cary
hall
They were dressed in fantastic cos
TUNES of paper and cotton and were
dancing around AN immense pan of pop
corn.
The tall paper cap of one caught fire
from the gas. She tore it off in terror.
The flaming paper set fire to the
dresses of the others, and instantly
screams Of agony and fright took the
place of laughter and gaity.
The tortured girls ran into the halls,
their shrieks bringing every inmate of
the building to their rescue But two
were past help and died shortly after.
They were Misses May Steves, of Clifton
Springs. n. Y. and Lula Steigmyer, of
Attica, o.
Misses May Baker, of johnson Creek.
Ky. and Aurelia Werlich, of Storm
Lake, Iowa, are in very critical con-
dition, and there are very slight hopes
of their recovery.
The others are;
Miss Diana HAYNES, of Abeline, Kan.
Miss Buchel, Of Kansas City.
Miss Mary Vaa Duzen, of New York
city.
Miss Bertha Coleman, of Florida
Beach. Pittsburg, Pa.
MSS Birdie Brabacher, Of Storm Lake,
Iowa.
They are suffering badly but may re-
cover.
Miss Steves was sophomore, aged 90,
Her intended husband Is here and is
almost crazed with grief
Miss Steigmyer's parents arrived Sun
day and took her remains home. She
was q freshman, 10. Both girls were
fayorites in the college.
C;aieers nf the disrupted Bank Of Amer
ica. pnisadelpllia. have been arrested.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
TO MARRY A MARQUIS.
A New York Girl's Engagement to Gloss
Friend of the Prince of Wales.

A New York Girls Engagement to a Close
Friend of the Prince of Wales.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16.--Another New
York girl has won a title European. 1t
is announced by cable that Miss Mar
cilete Garner, niece of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Lawrence, is engaged to the
Marquis DeBreteuile, of France
The marquis is of middle age and the
head of one of the Oldest families in
France. He is close friend of the
Prince of Wales, royalist in French
POLITICS as the delegate to the chamber
for the department Of Nantes-Pyrenees.
He is a social representative of the
Count of Paris, and is prominent in all
the fashionable Partisan clubs.
Miss Gamers name is associated with
a sad catastrophe of 1876 She was IA
years old. and was with her two sisters,
made orphans by the Mohawk yachting
disaster The sisters have lived abroad
these twelve years. Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee are now at Bay Shore, L. l. Miss
Garner is in Paris, The engagement
has been announced in that city.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
HAVE THEY peRIsHEpr
Explorer Wells Alaskan Party showed In
with Little to Eat

with Little to Eat
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1G.-An Alaskan
exploring expedition passed through
here five months ago en- route to the
northwestern territory. The party in
cluded E. G. Glave, who was with Stan.
ley in Africa; w. II. Wells, Cincinnati
Journalist; New York newspaper man
and several others, and was sent out by
the publishers of Frank Leslie's Illus
trated Newspaper. Glaye returned from
the north few weeks ago.
Nothing was heard of Wells or the
other party until Saturday when q
private letter from Jancau was received
here, which stated that the members OF
the party had serious trouble in their
camp. The explorers quarreled and di
vided into three parties. Glave started
for New YoIk in disgust, Wells and a
band of natives pushed ON into the in
terror. At last accounts they were
showed in for the winter with but forty
pounds of -four in their camp Others
of the expedition took another route.
striking overland for Southern Alaska.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
SMALLPOX VICTIMS.
Hundreds Dying of the Dread Disease in
Guatemala.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-A sad re-
cod of mortality in Guatemala was
brought to this port by the arrival of
the Pacific mail steamer San Juan.
Among the arrivals was Joseph McMul-
lin, newspaper man from New York.
The republic of Guatemala, he said, is
Des1eged by smallpox The disease has
made fearful progress recently. He
SAYS that in seven weeks there were
1 200 deaths throughout the country,
and the number at last accounts was on
the increase.
But few sanitary precautions were
taken when the epidemic first appeared
The result was that the people have
been moved down by hundreds. In
the city of Guatemala dozens of deaths
have occurred daily All the hospitals
are crowded, and there is an open field
for a score or more physicians. Contrary
to dispatches, no cholera is reported
from Guatemala.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
TO RELIEVE THE srRlNeENcY.
The senate Republican Caucus Decides
Innn a Measure.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The commit
tee appcintel by the Republican senate
caucus to devise some measure to relieve
the stringency Of the money market,
Monday afternoon agreed to report to
the caucus a ill for the purchase
of 1900, 600 ounces of silver
and the issue of treasury certifi-
Gates for it monthly hereafter to take
the place Of all National bank notes
hereafter retired and for the issue Of
bonds to an amount notexceeding $1eG,-
600, ,0C0, bearing per cent interest 10
be used in retiring outstanding bonds.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

CoLUpUs, Ind, Dec. 10.-The Jury
in th.i~case Of the state Of Indiana
aga54st John Petilliot charged with
mugdering his wife at the Western
hotel. in this city, on July 4, after hay-
ing been out ten hours, found him guilty
and fixed his punishment at ninety-nine
years in the state prison at Jefferson
~-s1la
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
Fire at Nrinhen. Neb.

LINCOLN, Neb, Dec 16.-The fire
which destroyed eight business houses
at Minden, Neb, Saturday night, spent
its force when it reached the Jensen
hotel, a solid brick structure, The total
loss is estimated at 80, ,0U0, Insurance
ef3 00o
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
Kernn Insrs Mntrh.

SYDNEY. N. S. W, Dec. ie.-The scnl-
ling match for f3O0 a side and the
championship Of the world took place
on the Paramatta river Monday, ur-
tween The 0arsHis;i Kemp sssssAl Mclean,
and resnltld in firtorJ IN ssasse latter.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
or for Samoa.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-The Baron
De CedqrkTantz, who was recently ap-
pointed chief justice of Samoa. sailed
Sunday on the steamer Alameda for
Apia to assume the duties of his Office.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16
FOUR MEN KILLED
by the wrecIIing of a Construction Train
In south Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec. 16.-There
was a disastrous wreck on a branch
line of the Danville railroad, near
Laurens, s G. A construction train
jumped the track. John Lawrence,
James T. Walling, John Ellis and
Robert Scott, members of trains crew
were taken out of the wreck dead.
Fnnr others We're badly injured.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

You must have winter Clothing. |
want to reduce my stock and will give spe-
cial inducements. Clothing lower than you
ever heard of Call and see for yourself.
Remember Children's Suits are cheaper than
ever at
E. CLICKS.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

Best Shoes at Lowest prices. Good
every day Shoes for men and women, Sl.OO;
good kid shoes, $l.5O, formerly sold at 50.
Children'S Shoes from % cents up. Also a
line of the best custom made Shoes
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

If you are needing anything in the
Carpet line, it will be to your interest to
look at my Carpet Department. Beautiful
Ingram and Brussel Carpet, Art Squares and
Oil Cloth, at bottom prices.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

You can't go without an Overcoat, and
I can not go without selling them, SO | will
sell you one cheaper than you can get it any
where else. Six dollars will get splendid
all wool coat. Ten dollars gets a regular
fifteen dollar coat at e. Clicks.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

Mary Brown died at Providence, r. L
She was 1a4 years Of aga
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

In Flannel can give you special prices.
yard.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

l am giving great inducements in Blan-
kets, Comforts, Jackets and Ladies and
Gents Underwer and Hosiery.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

WARSAW, N. Y. Dee. ia huge
bank of salt fell on a young man named
Robert Hay at the Bradley salt works
Saturday, while he was shoveling it into
cars and smothered out his life.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-16

GaieeEs Of the disrupted Bank Of Amer
ica, Philadelphia, have been arrested.