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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10

NEW YORK, May 5.-R. G. Dun d Cos.
weekly review of trade says:
The outlook for industries and legitimate
trade is distinctly less favorable, owing to
damage to wheat and cotton and the labor
disturbances.
special cotton report from Memphis in
dicates planting q per cent. against 50 per
cent. at this time last year; unfavorable
weather in 53S out of 608 returns; material
injury from too much rain, and extensive
loss from floods. Galveston crop reports are
also gloomy because of too much rain, and
st. Louis reports unfavorable weather, while
the markets at Chicago have been much in
fuenced by information of injury to wheat.
From St. Paul. Omaha and Milwaukee re-
ports of the outlook are more favorable, but
short crops of winter Wheat and of cotton
would be felt in all trades next fall.
It is most encouraging that the labor de-
monstrations have thus far led to no violence,
and in a number of cities the desire of en-
ployes to avoid strikes has caused full OF
partial concessions. As yet the markets for
materials have not been much affected,
though sales of lumber are restricted in some
cities. The immediate prospect is that many
industries may be to some extent disturbed
for weeks to come.
The general average of prices is nearly I
per cent. lower than a week ago, notwith-
standing rise of 81 cents in wheat, due to
reports of injury. the exports, both of
wheat and flour continue large. Corn made
no advances during the week, and oats de-
clined a quarter. Hogs were 10 cents per 100
pounds lower, but pork and lard were ad-
vanced q little by speculation and oil rose 3
cents. Cotton rose three-sixteenths. Coffee
was unchanged. Raw sugar did not change,
but crushed was advanced an eighth. Iron
was lower at Pittsburg. The reports from
other cities are generally favorable as to the
volume of business, and bank clearings show
an increase over last year of 10 per cent.
Difficulties in the clothing trade do not
Rbate and apprehension of more failures
causes some uneasiness in this and other
cities.
Chicago reports the usual increase in the
movement of grain and meats and in increas-
ing sales of dry goods, but stagnant cloth
ing trade.
Money has not been disturbed this week
There is much less complaint of slow collec-
tons throughout the northwest, but consid-
cradle in some lines at Philadelphia, Boston
and New York. Good crops and large sales
of farm products have made things compar-
atively easy at the west, but the effects of
two excessive open winters were felt in east
ern markets. Exports of all products from
New York are Is per cent oelow lest years
for April, while imports have shown an in
crease of Is per cent, facts which indicate
heavy excess of imports over exports for
that month.
The business failures occurring throughout
the country during the last seven days are
the corresponding week Of last year the figures
were 214
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REJOICING.
Kansas Celebrates the Victory at lincoln
Four Car Loads From Kansas Univer-
sity, Including ESQ Students Who
Come to Honor NayIor.
Met at the Depot by washburn Students
They March 20 the Capitol, Carrying
Banners and Giving Their
College Slogans.

TOPEKA, KAN.-The immense and enthusi-
astlc reception given to Naylor, the student
OF Washburn college who carried off first
prize at the interstate oratorical contest al
Lincoln, Nebraska, was a surprise to him.
and to nearly everybody in Topeka, although
Washburn students were prepared and ready
for it.
At 7:3o p. m. the train from Lawrence
brought four special cars carrying the faculty
of the Kansas university and 2eo students.
They were met at the depot by large del
egation of Washburn students, and from the
Topeka high school, which latter was repre-
sented by fifty enthusiastic young people.
They had distinctive cry, that beginning
Il. C.. etc. The university students wore a
badge *. S. O., and the Washburn folks
wore blue sashes.
A procession formed, led by Marshall's
Military band, followed by two long double
rows of students, marched up Kansas avenue
to the state house. There a salute of three
guns was fired, after which, amid deafenine
cheers, the students loaded themselves into
ten electric cars and several horse cars stand
ing ready, and rode out to the college.
Along the route, while marching and rid
ing, the college cries were given with full
force OF lung, the young ladies making their
full share of the racket.
The high school cadets were out with full
company. They fired several volleys to-
gether, and then deployed and fired as skirm-
ishers. Their drill was watched with inter
est. They volleyed again late In the evening
before going home.
At the college, in the rooms of the library
hall, social reception was held for a time.
Then the people went to the chapel, where, it
was understood, the speaking was to be, but
the rain having ceased, and there being such
9 crowd there, they adjourned to the front of
the library hall, and the speaking was done
from the front steps.
An address of welcome was offered by Pres
ident McVicar. He welcomed the students
from abroad as those engaged in similar
work. This victory was not an individual
victory, but one for the state. The university
people were specially welcomed as headed by
Chancellor Snow.
Samuel Naylor, the orator in whose honor
the celebration was held, being called on,
modestly gave the victory to Kansas, his own
part being an individual accident.
Chancellor Snow, of the Kansas university
Mr.. Bear, of Lawrence; F. S. McCabe, D. D.,
of Topeka, and Mr.. Brewster, of Washburn
college, followed in well received addresses.
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Zip - Fire and smoke

Mason CRY, Ia, May GA meteor having
the appearance of being the largest ever seen
was seen passing through the heavens going
IN the opposite direction of the sun. 1t was
plainly seen at Emmetsburg, Sioux City,
Aigona, Ruthen, Britain and Forest City.
The report made as it passed through the air
resembled the noise of cannon, and many
people rushed to the doors, thinking it was
an earthquake. The meteor left behind it a
long streak of fire and smoke.
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Fire Everywhere in the Northwest.

NORTH PACIFIC JUNCTION, MIMI, May T.
The most extensive forest fires ever known
in this section of Minnesota have been raging
for the last three days.
GULL LAKE, MINN.-The 100000 mill
plant of Ex-Governor Pillsbury was saved by
the brave work of mill hands and light
rain. Fires. however, are still breaking out
in every direction, and strong wind is set
ting in.
MooRHEAD, MINN.-The prairies are ablaze
in Clay county, and several small towns are
in danger of destruction by fire. The wind
is terrific. The air is filed with dirt to such
an extent it Is impossible to see two blocks
OsAKIs, MINN.-Forest fires are burning
all around the lake and large number of
buildings have been destroyed.
OwAToNNA, MINN.-The entire plant of the
Zion broomery, consisting of five large build
ings, is destroyed by fire. The loss is $780,
300.
RUsHFoRD, MINN.-Prairie fires have ragged
almost unchecked for the last week, and
many thousands of dollars damage has been
done in southeast Minnesota.
MILWAUKEE, WIs.-Extensive forest fires
are raging along the line of the Milwaukee
& Northwestern railway, particularly in the
vicinity of Iron Mountain, Beaver, Pound
and Ellis Junction.
ASHLAND, WIs.-Forest fires in northern
Wisconsin are considerably subdued. The
terrible gale of yesterday afternoon and
evening gave the fire great force. The little
town of Mason was saved only be the heroic
efforts of its inhabitants. few houses were
destroyed and there was much damage to
lumber and logs. The damage TO Rice Lake
is confined to few dwellings at the out
skirts.
RICE LAKE, WIs.-With the aid of the Chip
pewa fire department and 200 men who work
in the factories here the fire in the outskirts
was subdued. The wind is blowing a hurri-
cane from the south and great uneasiness
prevails.
SALTWATER, MINN.-Millions of feet of pine
are being consumed in the st. Croix valley
by fires. For miles the air is so filled with
smoke that breathing is almost impossible.
HUDSON, WIs.-Reports to this point from
New Richmond, Wis, are of the most alarm
ing character. Forest fires are burning on
three sides of the village.
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Two Hundred Kansas v,+,.s,

WICHITA, KAN, May 6.-About 200 wit
nesses from No Mans Land and western
Kansas, en- route to Paris, Tex. passed
through here. They are called upon to give
evidence in the Cross murder case. Cross
was sheriff of Stevens county, and killed last
fall in No Mans Land while after horse
thieves. About half of the witnesses went
over the Santa Fe and the other half over the
Rock Island, which composed the Cross
and anti-Cross factions respectively. The
whole number of witnesses in the case. from
No Mans Land and Kansas, is placed at $50.
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Believes He Knows Who Killed His
Brother.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, May 6.-Before the
committee investigating the Breckenridge
Clayton case, Colonel w. Il. Clayton was ex-
amined at length. He told about his going
to Plummerville on January 80, 1889, the day
after he heard of his brothers death. He
said no one in Plummerville offered him any
sympathy or assistance; that the houses were
closed; no one was on the streets, and every
body avoided him. He thought that the con-
spiracy to murder his brother was concocted
in Morrillton, and that it was known to at
least five men in the county that it was to
occur. He believed that his brother was
killed by Oliver L. Bentley and Bob Pate. He
was firmly convinced that the persons who
stole the ballot box killed his brother. He
did not charge the democratic party with be-
ing responsible for the crime. He believed
the community in Arkansas desired that the
murderer should be caught and punished.
He believed that the governor had done his
duty in his efforts to apprehend the assassin,
but thought that he had been led off on the
wrong track.
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The Second Blunder in the oklahom. Bill.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 6.-The discovery
of an error in giving the date of President
Harrison's proclamation last year, opening
settlement of a portion of the territory of
Oklahoma in the bill providing for the tenn
porary government for the territory, which
has been signed by the president, was brought
to the attention of Mr.. Springer, one of the
conference committee which prepared the
bill in the form it passed congress. He says
the error will not affect the law as a whole;
that it will stand and the government of the
territory will be established as intended.
If the clause containing the error is held
to be invalid, Mr.. Springer says the only effect
will be to authorize the secretary of the inte-
rior to issue patents to claiments under the
homestead law for land anywhere within the
territory, instead of being restricted to the
limits of the land opened to settlement by
the terms of the proclamation of the presi-
dent of March %, 1889.
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cnnnlnaei to Strike.

CHICAGO, May 5.-The signal was given
and the iron moulders in most of the large
manufacturing establishments in Chicago
went out on a strike, or rather they declined
to 90 to work at the old rates. They number
about $50, and were employed in the Mallea-
bic works, the Mccormick harvesting ma
chine works, the establishment of Bower d
Richardson, and Griffin's iron foundry. IN
less their demands are granted it Is probable
that the strike will spread to the other en-
ployes of these concerns, which employ, all
told, about 5000 men.
At the Mccormick works, the moulders
have placed pickets to prevent the employ
meut of non-union men. The Illinois Steel
company granted 200 of their moulders the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptlyO on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectuaily, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK N.Y.
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Thru. Tribe. R..dv s.,,

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 6.-The president
was the recipient of an early call from Hon.
Matt Reynolds, of Missouri, the attorney for
the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians, who in
formed the president that the Indians, whom
he had the honor to represent, were anxious
and willing to sell their lands to the govern
ment. These Indians and the Choctaws have
now got matters in such shape as to present
them clearly to the government commission.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10
The Cash No. Fortbcon,,.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6.-Carpenters and
joiners, numbering 100, and mill workers,
to the number of $50, struck for eight hours.
They sent delegation to the Carpenters
union asking support. After a heated dis
cussion this was refused. The mill workers
are highly indignant. The mill owners also
held meeting and resolved to make reso-
lutte stand against eight hours.
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FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR 81.
A Lucky Number Makes BIoated Bond
Holder of a Kalamazoo Man.

a Lucky Number Makes . Bloated Bond
Holder of a Kalamazoo Man.
Kalamazoo (Mich.) Telegraph, March Is.
The streak of good luck that placed s., 700
in cold cash in the hands of Cody Phillips of
this city from the treasury of the Louisiana
State Lottery, has created considerable stir.
Mr.. Phillips held one-twentieth of ticket No.
u, 794 that drew the second prize of $4,000
IN the drawing of March IL. Mr.. Phillips is
26 years of age, and member of the firm of
Richmond d Phillips, Saloonists, of this
city. When questioned as to whether he had
tried his luck before, replied that he had reg
ularly invested dollar each month for the
past three years and had drawn three smaller
prizes during this time.
''Shall you retire from business, Mr.. Phil
ipsr'
''Oh, no; shall watch for good oppor-
tunity to invest this money, and keep trying
my luck until strike another bundle.'
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BETTER than Oklahoma.

100 acres of the choicest land in the San
Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, all under
fence, water-rights secured and bitches ready
for use. 1t will be sold as a whole or In
quantities to suit the purchaser. 1t is the
finest land in the valley and is adapted to
either farming or stock-raising. For price,
terms, ETC., address HENRY A. BUFFERS, Ala
mosa Colorado.
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Committee Appointed by Commander
Collins,

TOPEKA, KAN, May 6.-Department Com
mander Ira Collins, or his deputy, has issued
a circular appointing T. S. Clarkson depart
ment commander of Nebraska, Omaha; Leo
Rassieur, department commander of Mis-
souri, st. Louis; Mason Q. Mills, department
commander of Iowa, Cedar Rapids; w. L.
Distin, department commander of Illinois,
Quincy; Henry Booth, past department COM
mander of Kansas, Larned, committee to
investigate the published charges against the
enworth
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No matter how poor a man may be, he
may still have the comforting thought that
his skeleton is worth $50 to any medical col
lege in the land.
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Western Collections Quite Easy and West
ern Trade Fairly Brisk-Hesvy Excess
OfImports Over Exports-Open Win
tiers Spoil Clothing Trade
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eight hour day and strike was ayerted. The
moulders employed at the Deering reaper
works and number of machinists struck
1he Fairbanks Canning company has refused
the demands of the 500 employees for the
eight hour day and a strike will be inaugu-
rated.
FLAMING MILL MEN STRIKE.
Ten thousand employees in the sash, door
and blind factories, planning mills and other
such lines of business went on a strike for the
eight hour work day. There are about 25,-
OOO OF them, all told, in the city, and it is
understood that the remaining L, 600 Will
strike.
DON'T WANT EIGHT HOURS.
All the hands employed at the c. J. Meyer
company, manufacturers of sash, doors and
blinds, struck. They number 400. The
yards OF the firm are at the north pier. The
men demanded nine hours work and nine
hours pay as a substitute for the ten hour
system. The firm declined to accede and
offered eight hours. This the men refused.
1t was reported that all the employees in the
sash and blind factory of Palmer d Fuller
had struck. Palmer d Fuller employ 500
the employees of Meyer d Sons company. 1t
was also SAID that 800 men at Hinsley &
Weass' factory had gone on strike. The
strike covers the southwest division of the
city and the mills on the north pier. The
demand Is for eight hours work and eight
hours pay. In most instances the men quit
work without notifying their employers.
Among all the planning mills there was but
one where the men were at work, and that
was at A. Benefits. Trouble is feared at
many of the establishments. The strikers
claim every planning mill employe in the city
will strike. The planning mill men number
all the way from q, 900 to $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10

Mrs. Youngwise: ''Did you ever try any
of my biscuits, Judge?''
Judge: mo, never did but dare say
they deserve it."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10

There are many ways in which woman is
mans superior. For instance, how easy it.
Is for her and how impossible for him to be-
come poetess.
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LESS FAVORABLE.

Damage to Wheat and Cotton and Labor
Disturbances the Cause-GeneraI Aver
age of Prices 1 Per Cent Lower
Wheat Higher; Corn Unchanged.
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The Australian ballot worked well in Rhode
Island. The only difficulty was to find room
enough to set up the necessary booths.
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Forest Fires

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WIS, May 6.-Great
damage is being done by forest fires, which
are raging in the timber for miles around.
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Food for reflection Is mince pie and cheese.
1t keeps one awake nights for rejecting pur-
poses.
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Hutchinson's New Postmast.-

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 6.-WiIson Nc.
Candless has been appointed postmaster at
Hutchinson by the president.
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Sometimes man is absorbed in his bust
ness, at other times it is only his money that
Is absorbed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10

"Style is the dress of thoughts said
Chesterfield. He would stare at the decol--
lettee fashion In which thought goes about
nowadays
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WEATHER CROP BULLETIN

OF the Kansas Weather Service in CO.
Operation With the United States Signal
Service, for the Week Ending May 2,
1890.
PRECIPITATION.
There is an excess of rain this week in
Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur and Norton, ex-
tending thence southeast to Ness, Rush, Bar
ton and Stafford, and reappearing in Usage,
Franklin and the eastern tier of counties
south of the Kaw. Adeficiency extends from
Ottawa, thence south through Dickinson,
Morris, Marion and Chase, it again expands
and extends from Montgomery to the west
line of the state. Elsewhere the rainfall is
normal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10

A letter is wiser than some people. Is,
never attempts to give information until
after it has been posted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10

: A horse has the advantage over man in one
thing, he's worth more after he's broke than
he was before.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-05-10

Don't be clam If you've got to be any,
thing OF the kind, be a mud-turtle. Them
you may have some snap to you.
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PRECIPITATION.
TEMPERATURE AND SUNSHINE.

There has been an average amount of sun
shine, while the temperature is slightly def
cient in the western counties, but about
normal in the eastern. FroSts were general
the first part of the week, but did no damage.
RESULTS.
The whole state has responded to the favor
able weather conditions, except in the north
east counties, where the dry weather of the
past few weeks has not yet been sufficiently
atoned for. In the southern counties small
fruits are forming, and the trees are nearly
all full leaved. Corn planting is being pushed
in the central and northern counties. The
fruit prospects continue fine. Wheat, oats,
rye, and in western counties alfalfa are
growing vigorously. Cattle have generally
been placed on summer pasture. Tame
grasses are far in advance of the wild.
L. B. JENNINGS,
Sergeant Signal Corps, Assistant Director.
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Mrs: Watts: ''Her grief for him is simply
Mrs Potts: Sits, indeed. I understand.
money for mourning suit"
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has been appointed superintendent of the
artesian irrigation department of agriculture,
and has an appropriation of $4,000 to ex-
pend before July l, proximo, in ascertaining
whether the agriculture of the Dakotas and
adjacent states can be benefited by the arte-
sian system.
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Senator Frye, from the committee on COM
merce, said he was instructed to report two
important bills. The first was to place the
American merchant marine engaged in for
eign commission on on equality of that of
other nations. This he proceeded to say of
the bill known as the shipping tonnage bill.
He also reported bill to provide for ocean
mail service between the United States and
foreign states, and to promote commerce.
Senator Vest, as a member of the commit
tee making this report, dissented.
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The entire business portion of Gilboa, N.
Z, is destroyed by fire, twenty-five buildings
in all. Not a store is left in the town, and
most of the stocks were destroyed. The loss
is estimated at from $4,000 to SIT, 900; in
surance estimated at about $4,000.