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MUST ANSWER.
5udge BIodSstt Says That Railroad On
oIAls Must Answer Questions Before
the Grand Jury and Produce the
Books In Their Custody.
The Jury Ferriting Out Charges Of Rebates
Given Certain Shippers in Violation
of the Interstate Commerce
Law.

CHICAGO, Ill, December 5.-The federal
Crane jury resumed its investigation of the
alleged violation of the interstate commerce
law by western railroads and shippers. A
number of shippers were examined, and
among the more prominent railroad officials
put on the stand was Traffic Manager W. NJ.
Sage, of the Rock Island The opinion is
gaining ground that several indictments will
be found against shippers and railway Off
Gals, and in consequence an uneasy feeling
Exists in railway and shipping circles.
James e. Pessley, treasurer of the Chi
brought into the federal court for failing to
answer questions before the federal grand
Jury, and especially for his refusal to pro-
luce the books and papers of the company.
A c m is made that the Chicago, Burling-
;on & quincy had been paying rebates to IN
iividuals, and among them G.. u. ). GaIop,
who represents the board of trade firm of n.
81. Warren d Co.
On this subject Mr.. Peasley declined to
talk, on the ground that he might incrimi-
hate himself and as to the books he refused
10 produce them because they did not belong
70 him, and he was not obliged to incrimi-
late a company he worked for.
This was reported to Judge Blodgett, and
he directed an order to be entered requiring
Mr.. Peasley to show cause why he refused to
produce the documents wanted. and answer
questions.
Judge Blodgett decided that Mr.. Peasley
would have to answer the questions and pro-
luce the books of the railway company per-
iaining to any transaction with Galop. He
Iaid at Peasley being only the custodian of
The documents would not criminate himself
by giving the necessary testimony. TheN
grand jury had right to see any evidence
which related to this investigation.
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What Buffalo Bill Saws.

NEW York. December 9.-The Herald pub
fishes a dispatch from Buffalo Bill dated
Mandan, N. D., on the Indian situation.
Buffalo Bill says: 81 have just arrived from
the Sitting Bull and Chief Gall country.
When l left they were still dancing-men,
women and children. They said they were
going to dance all winter or die, and if they
did 6ie it would be good medicine, as they
would come to life again in the spring, and
they would not be cold and hungry this
winter.
''In this part of North Dakota Sitting Bull
is the great disturber and prophet. The sit
uation is most critical.
'If it was spring there would be war, and
as the Indians are SO well armed and mounted
many home would lay low and many
thousands of innocent lives would be lost.
Troops are arriving daily and getting
INTO position, thus giving unprotected set
tiers more confidence. If General Miles
can't handle this question no other man need
try. The Indians are waiting the coming
of the Messiah.
''Winter has set in, and if the Messiah
doesn't get move on himself the snow will
blow through his whiskers SO rapidly that he
will forget to materialize."
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The War Department Contro

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 6. -Ins
following order has been issued to the Indian
agents among the Sioux:
THE Commissioner of Indian Affairs:
'SIR:-You will convey to the several
agents on duty among the Sioux the follow
ing order which il hereby made:
During the present Indian troubles you
are instructed that while you shall continue
all the business and carry into effect the edu-
cationRl and other purposes of the agency,
you will also yield to all operations intended
to suppress any outbreak by force, co-operate
with and obey the orders of the military Off
Ger commanding on the reservation in your
charge. Very respectfully,
JOHN ". NOBLE, Secretary"
This order, said an army officer at the
headquarters, virtually turns over the abso-
Lutte control of the Indians to the military.
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Annual EoIscoDaI Convention.

TOPEKA, December 6-The annual Episco-
pal convention for the diocese OF Kansas has
been in session at Episcopal Guild hall. Dele
gates were present from the churches OF
Kansas. Right Rev. E. S. Thomas, bishop
of Kansas. presided over the convention
The statistical portion OF Bishop Ihomas
address showed that in 1886 there were in the
diocese of Kansas 136 combinations, 81 cler-
gymeu. 22l9 COMMITMENTS, with offerings
amounting to $37, $3.50. For this year he
showed that there we're 43S combinations,
$500 communicates and offerings to the
amount of Sc, 400
although $37, 900 in debt, is in a better con-
dition financially than for several years. He
also reported that Christ S hospital has an en-
dowment of 0,00O and is dong nicely.
1t was decided to change the place and
time of the annual convention. Next year 1t
will meet in Atchison on the third Wednes-
day of November. For many years past thus
convention has assembled in Topeka.
One thousand dollars was subscribed for
the missions of the diocese.
Rev. L. @. Upper, ID. D., OF Leavenworth,
was made dean of the northeast convocatlon,
Rev. Richard Ellerby of the southeast convo-
cation, Rev. w. D. Christian. of Abilene, of
the northwest convOcation, and Rev. X. w.
RameS of the southwest convocatlon.
committee was appointed to report at the
next diocesan convention in regard to the
division of the diocese. 1t is proposed to
make of western Kansas and the territory of
Oklahoma missionary jurisdiction.
At the close of the convention the bishop
announced his intention to take a vacation
of three months. He will go to New York
and thence to Cuba for the benefit of health
somewhat impaired, having been advised by
his physicians to take a rest. In order to
make his rest As perfect as possible he has
made the standing committee, of which Rev.
A. Battey, d. D., of Wellington, is president.
the ecclesiastical authority of the district.
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Imnnrtant Condensatinns.

OMAHA, NIB, December 6.-The commits
non appointed by Governor Thayer to de-
rise measures for relieving the suffering due
% the shortage of crops in Nebraska, has
unlimited a report showing an almost total
failure of crops in twelve counties and that
10000 families are in need of assistance.
/. WAsH1NGroN.-Dr, Jedediah Baxter, sur
geon general of the army, who was stricken
With paralysis last Monday, is dead. He
sever regained consciousness after the at
Ack save for an instant on Tuesday, when
here was a slight sign of returning con-
tciOusnesS.
CHICAGo.-The American tour of the Irish
parliamentary delegation has been aban-
Toned. Dispatches we're sent out cancelling
heir engagements at Indianapolis, st. Louis
ind Kansas City, and other points where
meetings. had been arranged.
DELPHI, IND.-Mrs. Mary Turpie, over 80
Tears old, the mother of United States Sena-
or Turple, burned to death while sitting be-
ore an open fire. She was alone but very
hort time.
WAsHINGToN.-The president and Secre-
AIRY Blaine are seriously considering the
appointment of Congressman Morrow, of
California, as minister of Guatemala in place
II Lansing B, Miner, recalled.
WAsH1NGToN.-Represen Belknap of
Michigan, has introduced bill to limit TO
81 the fee which any person may receive for
prosecuting claim for increase of pension.
The maximum fee at present is $40.
LoNDoN.-Balfour, chief secretary of Ire
and, has ordered a man-of- war to convey
EN- tons of meal for the purpose OF relieving
he distress which prevails among the lnhab-
tants of Clare island and Innisturk, arising
rom the failure of the potato crop in those
Iectlous of the country.
ALBUQUERQUE, n. M.-Lieutenant c. B.
Rhodes, of the Sixth cavalry, was married to
Miss Mary F. Counselman, of this city, as
he regiment passed through for the north
Rhodes is a West Pointer. Their honeymoon
will be spent in a trip with the regiment to
he Black Hills.
DUBLIN.-At a meeting of the Catholic
hierarchy, held at the residence of Arch
bishop Walsh, in this city, it was resolved to
ssue manifesto declaring that the arch
bishops and bishops of Ireland consider that
Hr. Parnell is unfit to remain the leader of
he Irish party.
OMAHA, NEB.-Arother order for the re-
luction of the working force was issued
rom Union Pacific headquarters mere.
About forty men were discharged at the
transfer yards on the Iowa side and between
fifty and sixty more will be released in the
machine shops in this city.
GRANTS, n. M.-The Sixth cavalry left
Fort Wingate for the northwest. The Nava-
os are reported killing cattle and buying
md begging, ammunition.
WAsBINGToN.-The house committee on
commerce has directed favorable report ON
he senate bill providing for the inspection
If cattle and meat products.
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Doing. ofNa1ionai Alliance

OcA1A, Fla, December s.-National Sec
rotary Turner has submitted his annual re-
port, but 1t is incomplete owing to the in
slant payment of sub alliance dues during
this session.
During the past year 1,069 new charters
were issued to sub alliances as follows: West
Virginia 252 Colorado 152. Indiana 132,
Michigan 1O6, Virginia 95. Illinois 81, South
Carolina IS, Ohio 81, Pennsylvania So, New
Jersey 5o, Minnesota 5, Iowa 5, Oregon and
Oklahoma 1.
State charters have been issued to follow
ing states: Indians, Illinois, Colorado,
Michigan, West Virginia, Oklahoma and
North Dakota.
The feeling over the passage of the anti
election bal resolution ON Wednesday was
high, and there Is q strong pressure being
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The supr.m. Ceur. SAYS No,

TOPEKA, December s.-The supreme court
refused to issue a msndamus order in the
Lobdel application for certificate of cleo
ton as representative for Lane county.
Chief Justice Horton held to former deci-
sions, at the same time acknowledging the
injustice of leaving nineteen counties with
out representation. If any one is to blame,
ne says. the legislature of 'S6 is to blame for
not making provision for these counties. The
court could not make change in the constl-
tuition, nor could it order the secretary of
state to perform acts in violation of the cor
snt9aon, nor, indeed, acts not prescribed
Tor him by the constitution
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Can't Get Together.

LONDON, December 9.-At an adjourned
meeting of the Irish parliamentary party a
strongly worded letter from Archbishop
Walsh was read demanding Mr.. Parnell's
removal. The reading of this letter pro-
duced marked effect.
John OConnor moved the adoption. of a
resolution declaring that Mr.. Gladstone's
letter was not satisfactory, and that Ireland
requested assurances regarding the constab-
ulary and land questions. The motion was
seconded by Mr.. kenney.
An exciting incident arose from Mr.. Par
nell's refusal to put Mr.. Abraham's motion.
AS written resolution tothe same effect was
being handed to Justin Mccarthy, Mr.. Par
nell leaned across the table, struck Mr.. Nc
Carthy's hand, and seized the resolution and
tore it to pieces. Justin Huntley Mccarthy,
son of Justin Mccarthy, arose from his seat
and denounced Mr.. Parnell as the insulter
OF bus father and an enemy to his country.
he declared that he had hitherto acted with
Mr.. Parnell, but that hencetcrth he would
repudlate him. The detection of the younger
MCCARTHY has raised the total number of
antI-Parnellite members to forty-five.
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COMMERCIAL LOANS
Eel the Continued stringency-Improye-
ment in Disposition TO Sustain Legiti-
mate Business; CurtaIling SpecuIa-
tive Advances as far as Possible.
Volume Of Frade Surprisingly Heavy
Country Trade HeaIthy-More Hopeful
Feeling in the Great 1ndustries-La-
Dor Troubles Few and Wages Fair.

NEW York, December S.-R. G. Dun i
Co.'S weekly review of trade says that strin-
gency IN commercial loans is the only re-
naming cause of trade disturbance. There
has been distinct improvement in the dis
positions Of the banks and money lenders to
give support to legitimate business, curtail-
ing speculative advances az far as possible.
The volume of trade is surprisingly heavy,
larger than ever before at this season of the
year. With time and splrlt of mutual help
fulness, legitimate business should soon re-
cover its normal state of health. = The cheap
ness of cotton at the south and the delay of
winter weather at the north have somewhat
reduced transactions and caused more tardi-
ness in collections than heretofore, but cold
weather and the approach of the holiday sea-
son already begin to have favorable effect
at many points.
In the south the banks were taking care of
their customers as far as they were able. In
the northwest, while conservative feeling
appears and money is in sharp demand,
there is greater ease at Cincinnati and Chi
cago, and necessary advances for legitimate
business are made 10 the exclusion of specu-
lative' demands. The country trade is
healthy, and no fears for the future are ex-
pressed. In general, the volume of trade
throughout the country is so heavy that with
the advance of ~ per cent. in prices since a
year ago, larger supplies of money are alb
sorbed.
The speculative markets are relatively
higher than week ago: wheat being a shade,
corn ~, oil l cent, and pork 25 cents higher.
There is no special change in the great in
dustries, although a more hopeful feeling is
apparent. Manufacturers are moving with
caution. Labor troubles are very few and
the industry of the country is remarkably
we'll employed at fair wages.
The business failures occurring through
out the country during the last seven days
number 312, as compared with total of 249
last week. For the corresponding week of
last year the figures were 316.
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General Grants Daughter.

LONDON, December 9.-Mrs. Sartoris' posi-
ton can easily be judged from the conduct
of her father-in-law. Up to the time of his
death the elder Sartoris was devoted friend
and admirer of his American daughter-in-
law, and by the terms of his will Nelly Grant
is now a very rich woman, living in a house
which cost e40,000 and enjoying an annual
income of e., 800, while her husband receives
a liberal allowance only, which ceases with
his death and reverts 10 his children. Mrs.
Sartoris is a frequent and welcome guest at
Marlboro house, and once in two weeks she
dimes with the queen, which, it Is needless for
me 70 add, is a distinction conferred upon
few people not of royal or aristocratic birth.
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Governor-Elect Tilrman of South Carolina.


COLUMBIA, S. c., December Ex-Governor
elect Tillman, who was elected on the re-
form ticket composed of the Farmers alli-
ance and other democrats who wanted
change of government, in his inaugural ad-
dress referred with pleasure to the national
victory of the democratic party, and in re-
gard to the election in his own state said:
I'm our own state of South Carolina the
triumph of democracy and white supremacy
over mcngrelism and anarchy, of civilization
over barbarism, has been most complete,
and 1t is gratifying to note the fact that this
was attended by a political phenomenon
which was surprise to all of US. Our col
ored citizens absolutely refused to be led to
the polls by their bosses. When it is clearly
shown that majority of our colored voters
are no longer imbued with republican ideas,
the vexed negro problem will be solved, and
the fear of negro domination will haunt US
no more. Can l not appeal to the magma
nimity of the dependent race? Cannot plead
in your Behalf that we white men of South
Carolina stand ready to listen kindly to all
reasonable complaints; to grant all just
rights, and allow safe privileges to the col
ored people: that they shall have equal pro-
lection under the law and guarantee of fair
treatment at our hands"
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Arranging a Compromise.

CHICAGO, December S.-The Irish ENJOYS
in Chicago have received a telegram, pre-
sumsbly from Justin Mccarthy, saying that
the Irish party. in session In London, have
arranged compromise that would be salts
factory to all parties interested in Europe
and in America, also that the full details are
to be forwarded at once to the ENJOYS here,
who are to await them in Chicago.
If these details are satisfactory to the tour
lists, they are requested to send their approval
at once, and, in the meantime, all proceed
ings IN London will be postponed to await
the action of the ENJOYS.
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The Chicago 8 Alton,. Flrer Mrecnsd-

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, December 6.-The Chicago
d Alton passenger train, bound for Kansas
City, was wrecked at Jacksonville, Ill. Al
fred Smith, of Pekin, ILL.,, and Judge J. Z.
Riffel, of Kansas City, were instantly killed.
Judge Riffel's head was torn from his body
and the rest of the remains we're pinioned
under the pile of wreckags.
w. B. knight, of Kansas City, was bruised
and badly scalded by steam.
Edwin Giles, young man from Mt. YER
non, n. Y, was cut about the head and badly
hurt.
James E. Clark, of Clark, Vantassel & Co.,
leather dealers of Boston, was also quite
badly bruised.
The wounded were removed to the hospital
and will doubtless recover with the possible
exception of Knight.
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Political Sensation,

ALBANY, N. Y, December cit may be
stated, upon the very best authority in the
state, that an arrangement has been made
by which Governor Hill is TO become tho
United States senator and cease his opposi-
ton to Cleveland for president in 1892.
This puts of his presidential aspirations to
1896, if not altogether. 1t has been hard
work for the governor to bring himself to
this conclusion, but after several secret con-
ferences the matter has been annie" oily settled.
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belief that under the Cherokee council, any
sales CT their lands must be ratified by vote
Of the Cherokee people as well as by the
the instructions given the United Stalks
commission. it is not probable they will ofsr
more than $1.25 per acre, but it is said TIE
commissioners on the part of the Gherokees
will insist on So per acre. It is possible that
the joint commission will agree upon some
compromise, which will be submitted to
congress and the Cherokee people. 1t Is not
likely that a sale can be effected under the
existing instructions.
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70 Pnrohass Prohnbls.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December 5.-Advices
lave reached Washington to the effect that
be Cherokee commission is in session
1t Tahlequah and the pcogress being made
satisfactory. A commission OF i've
members has been appointed by the
Shsrokees TO confer with the United
States commissioners The Mayes plan,
/ Is understood. now meets with favor
ImeuR the Indians. This plan is to submit
10 the Cherokee people at an election any
Izrsement that may be reached by the joint
commission. Chief Mayes is still firm IN bus
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Mounting Infnntrx

CHICAGO, December 5.-Generai Miles has
decided to mount two regiments of infantry
now at Pine Ridge agency. Orders TO this
effect have been promulgated. The two reg
iments are the First, from California. and the
Seventh, from Denver. The necessary horses
and other supplies to carry out this are be-
ing hastily provided. 1t is surmised in and
about headquarters that General Miles con-
templates proceeding to the Indian country
in ,araOu
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Want the Lodge Bill.

OcA1A, Fla, December 9.-The national
colored allinace has unanimously adopted
the following resolution.
Resolved, That we, the delegates attending
the National Colored Farmers alliance. do
hereby, in meeting assembled, at Ocala, Fla,
urge upon congress to pass the Lodge cleo:
ton bill and let it apply to all sections OF
the United StateS.
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10 stop CommtssIons on rIckets.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 10.-The
annual report of the interstate commerce
commission has been sent to congress. The
ommissioners, among number OF amend
ments to the law, recommend the abolish
ment of ticket brokerage, and prohibiting
the payment of commissions by one railroad
company to ticket agents of another for pas
sen0er transDortatlOn.
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Quiet =. Readauarters.

CHICAGO, December 9.-Matters at army
headquarters are very quiet. General Miles
said that the only news he had for publicity
was that the troops now en- route from the
various military posts to Pine Ridge agency
were making rapid progress towards theIr
destinations.
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.h.,don.d nv Fortv-Four.

LONDON, December 9.-When the nation
alists last met Mr.. Abraham moved that MI
Parnel vacate the craftsmanship of the party.
Mr.. Parnell refused to allow the motion 70
be put, whereupon Mr.. Justin MCCARTHY,
followed by forty-four other members leit
the room.
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r....,t SIN Wanted.

CucAeo, December 9.-Mrs- Smell, the
widow of Amos J. Smell, has renewed her
offer to pay $4,000 for the arrest of William
3. Tascott and his detention ontii iden1neo-
The reward to hold good for one year.
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Renewing the Presidsn Agreement.

NEW YoRK, December 10.-J. Pierrepont
Morgan has sent Geographic invitation to
the presidents of all railroads west of Chi.
cago to meet at his house, In this city, at
1920 a. NJ. on the 18th instant. for the pur-
pose of discussing the railroad situation with
a view of renewing the presidents agreement.
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ao,rrto Make soeeches-

LONDON, December 1o-Mr. Parnen has
gone 70 ireland. He viii deliver political
address IN Leinster hall, Dublin. on Thurs
day, and afterwards proceeds to Cork, Long
ford and GraaArd.
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Wants Money to Feed the Enemy.

WAsHNGToE, d. c., December 6.-The in
terror department asks congress for anappro-
priation of $1,000 for the purchase of beef
and other provisions for the Sioux Indians.
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A Incl, Of IN. R..n,,tn,

CHICAGO, December 5.-Chicago is Just at
tho edge Of the snow STORM. An inch of
snow fell here.
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In the house an international copyright
bill providing for reciprocity in copyrights,
gained position on the calendar as unfinished
business. There was strong effort to de-
feat its advancement.
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THE xLxca1oSs Bill


The senate voted Al to 30 to take up thl
federal elections bill, and 1t was read.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Senator Mitchell's resolution was agreed
to, to encourage the formation Of a company
to lay telegraph cable from the Psci6c
coast to Hawaii, thence by Samoa and New
leland to Australia
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For ONE CENT POSTAGE.
THE INpIAN QUEsTIoN

Senator Cullom introduced a bill to re-
duce letter postage to cent, and it was re-
ferred.
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