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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

TOPEKA, EAy., january 2s-Ed Halves,
councilman of the Second ward, had an ex-
perience that almost cost him his life. He
was experimenting force of stone masons
engaged in laying the foundations of the
new pumping stations of the Topeka water
works on the Kaw river just above the asy-
lum grounds
trench eighteen feet deep had been dug to
receive the bottom course of tine rock founda-
ton. Everything was nearly ready to lower
a large stone into place. Mr.. Halves had in
structed the men to get out from the ditch,
and they did SO, but in order to satisfy HIM
self that everything was all right he went
down himself. Just as he got into the trench,
however: the bank of earth gave way and
buried Mr.. HAYES completely. except the
top of his head. The men hastily scraped
the earth away from the mouth of Mr.. Halves
SO that he could get his breath. They then
proceeded to dig him out. succeeding in al
most in twenty minutes in bringing him out.
he was badly bruised in the back. but
otherwise, save few strains, was uninjured.
He will be abb, to work again soon, but con-
slders his escape miraculous one.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

The alliance choice for senator from
Kansas is native of Pennsylvania, SO
years old on the 10th of last Septem-
Der. In youth he was devourer of
such books as came in his way. He
commenced the study of law at Il; but
when 81 years old he commenced the
work of opening farm in big timber
IN Indiana. In 1859 he became q Mis-
souri, farmer, but his politics made that
an undesirable place for him to stay,
and he became farm renter in Illinois.
He soon enlisted as private in the SD
Illinois infantry, in which he at length
advanced to second lieutenancy.
The last two years of his army SER
vice he was on detached duty much of
the time. with frequent leisure, which
he employed in reading law.
In 1870 he moved to Kansas and was
a lawyer and editor in Wilson county;
was elected to the state senate in 1874;
continuing the union of both profess
sions later at Cotfeyville.
Since 1881 he has been editor of the
Kansas Farmer.
His record is that of temperance
man, prohibitionist. a republican, and
a member of the Episcopal church.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
9 August
Flower

Mrs. Sarah NJ. Black of Seneca,
Mo-, during the past two years has
been affected with Neuralgia of thd
Head, Stomach and Womb, and
writes: My food did not seem I'd
strengthen me at all and my appe
tite was very variable. My face
was yellow, my head dull, and had
such pains in my let side. In the
morning when l got up I would
have flow of mucus III the mouth,
and a bad, bitter taste. Sometimes|
my breath became short, and I had
such queer, turnbling, palpitatingl
sensations around the heart IachedI
all day under the shoulder blades
in the left side, and down the bach
of my limbs. 1t seemed to be worse
in the wet, cold weather of Winter
and Spring; and whenever the spells
came on, my feet and hands would
turn cold. and could get no sleer|
at all. tried everywhere, and got
no relief before using August Flower
Then the change came. 1t has done
me wonderful deal of good during
the time have taken it and is work
ing complete cure" o
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man 'fr, woodbury., NJ,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

SPRISGrIE1p, Ill, February 2.-Intef-
views with members of both branches of the
legislature indicate that the bill to be intro
duced by Representative David Hunter. for
the suppression of Schweinfurth, the False
Christ" who maintains community on the
outskirts of Rockford. and in place which
he calls Heaven" will be passed without
serious opposition.
The measure provides. among other things,
that it shall be misdemeanor and punisha-
BILE under the common law, for any person
to pretend to possess Divine attributes, and
through such pretensions to obtain property
of any kind.
Another clause will provide heavy PEN
atty for blasphemy, especially of such kind
as that INDUCED in by some of the female
memb ers of Schweinfurth's house. who some
time ago swore before the grand jury that
they never had relations with men, but had
conceived by the Holy Ghost.
The false Christ, and his entire crew, will
be afforded an opportunity of appearing be-
fore the committee while the bill is up, and
will be allowed to state his case and his pre-
tensions.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

YoUSGwoop, Pa, January so-The e1plo-
sion of fire damp at Mammoth mine No. l
proved to be much more disastrous than was
at first reported.
One hundred and seven bodies were taken
from the Inflated mine up to 10 o'clock in
the morning.
1t 10 estimated that there are at least seven
teen more in the pit. There WAS no fire in the
pit after the explosion and the perfect work
ing Of the fans in forcing fresh air into the
mine permitted the work Of rescuing to COM
mence at once.
Fifty collins have arrived from Pittsburg.
The victims will be buried by the company.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been
ascertained.
Never in the history of American coal
mir ing has there been such an unexpected
accident with such complete humiliation
of all within its reach. The Mammoth mine
has always been notably free from gas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Cameron'S Effigy Burned.

PIITsBURG, Pa, January Ex-senator Don
Cameron was burned in effigy at Wood Run.
James Shipman, ex-member of the COM
mon council of Allegheny, and now candi-
date for the select council. was master Of
ceremonies. Previous to the burning the
Wood Run Republican club had short pa
rade. A petition has been started, addressed
to the legislature, asking that body to re-
quest the senator's resignation.
All this was on account of Senator Came
ron voting with the democrats against tho
force bill the other day.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

The Meyburg Hat company, of st. Louis
has assigned. Assets, $4,000; Liabilities.
$50, 600.
1t is said that sold Hutch" the veteran
Chicago board of trade gambler, has lost SO
much of his millions that he has but singls
million left, and that his son and other
friends have influenced him to stop trading.
The New York Independent has received
replies from 100 congressman whom it asked
their opinions of the propriety of keeping
the worlds fair open on Sundays, and they
are about equally divided.
1t is now stated that Parnell will accom-
pany O'Brien back to the United States &c
work for more good money to blow in on
parliamentary schemes, leaving Dillon OF
Mccarthy. or both of them. to attend 70
things on that side.
The st. Joseph. No, postoffice has been
moved into the new custom house building.
All of the government officers located in st.
Joseph are now quartered in the building,
which has at last been completed.
It appears the order to stop quarrying stone
in the strip affects Cherokecs only, and big
men among them. These fellows sent
protest against the order to the interior de-
partment to which Secretary Noble promptly
replied by wire. There has been no over
sight, and it is not my intention to change
the order L nave lhe OPINION OF the law
officer of this department that you have nc
right where you are TO quarry stone. Wheth-
er Cherokee5 or not, the order will be en-
forced"
New York city had another big snow jan
uary 26, which wrecked many telegraph poles.
Over SIX inches Of snow fell.
In the Missouri Legislature 1t is proposed
to devote one half of receipts form dram shops
licences to the payment of township bonds
voted to railroads.
A dispatch to Paris says that L, 900 Gillian
government troops dispatched from Valpa-
raise against the insurgents have revolted
and joined the rebel forces.
Forty factories in Hamburg have been
obliged to shut down on account of inability
TO procure coal, the snow ana ice preventing
the transportation of the necessary fuel.
Corporations in Missouri, as per their own
statements on file have an aggregate capital
of 81. 36i $50, l65; while the entire assessed
valuation of the state is less than $500 900 900.
1t is estimated that more than billion and
a quarter dollars of this ciRsS of property es-
capes taxation in that state.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
An Operators Luck.

ST. LOUIS, No.. January 2s.-E. A. Street,
a telegraph operator at Helena, Mont, is
100000 richer than he was a few months
ago, but is also aware that he has sold mil
lions for that amount. Street works as a
telegraph operator in the winter and pros
poets in the summer. Some time ago he
located placer IN Lemhi county and bought
up adjoining ones until he had Zoo acres.
He reported his find to ex-senator Tabor.
who sent experts to examine, and on their
findings he paid Street 500, 700 for his prop
erty. 1t is nov reported that the placer
property Is worth fully Sl5, COZ, 600.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
An Alliance DaiIv Paper.

TOPEKA, February 2.-Several alliance
members and other prominent leaders of the
peoples party have been in conference on the
subject OF starting an alliance daily paper.
The state alliance Is interested in the project.
and considerable stock has been subscribed
throughout the state. definite plan of
action will be decided upon within few
days, and the new paper will probably be is
sued before the present session of the legis-
lature adjourns.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
How INGALLS, Takes II.

TOPEKA, KAN.-Senator Ingalls, takes his
defeat piloSophicaly. 1t is admitted now
| by those who stood closest to him through
| the fight, that he was not surprised, but that
on the contrary, he felt certain ever since his
arrival in the city there was no hope for his
re- election.
He remained in his room at the hotel while
the ballots was taken, accompanied by three
or four friends, and when the news of his
defeat came to him, he gave no evidence of
| disappointment or feeling, but took it az a
matter of course.
He had to push his way through big
q. ovid as he entered the Copeland dining
room shortly after l o'clock. He held his
head erect and there was n suggestion of a
sarcastic smile on his face. Everybody
within sight wanted to get look at him, to
see how he took his defeat, and few shook
hands with him and attempted to hurriedly
| express their regret at his defeat. He simply
acknowledged their regrets by nod and a
| firm Thank YOU Governor and Mrs.
| Humphrey sat just across the table from
| him, while Hon. Eugene f. Ware sat at his
| left. He ordered dinner which suggested
good appetite and likewise encouraged one,
| and he ate it with evident relish, talking
cheerfully and almost necessarily to his
| friends. The large dining room was crowded,
| and everyone PAID more or less attention TO
| the distinguished senator. In fact. all eyes
seemed to be directed toward the table at
which he sat, which was located near the
center of the diningroom. A large crowd
| pushed and josLled around the dining-room to
| get a glimpse of him. rs he sat in plain view
| OF the wide open door. He seemed to pay
! net the slightest attention to anyone except
those at his table, being obliyious to the fact
| that a hundred pairs of eyes were constantly
upon him. He was at dinner an hour, and
when he left the dining room for his room
he again had to press his way thraugh
| crowd.
Senator ingalls, friends to all appearances,
takes his defeat much more to heart than hs
! does.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
George A. Crawford Deal.

GRAND JUscTIoS, Col, January 31.-The
Hon. George Addison Crawford, for years
one of the most noted men in Kansas, 10
dead.
He was the founder of this town. He
come here from Kansas and was president OF
the town comapny which started the city OF
Fort Scott in that state; holding the control
of the affairs of that company Tor twenty
years. He was elected governor OF Kansas
when Kansas was admitted into the union
inst thirv years AGO; but the supreme court
declared it an illegal election, there being no
vncaucy at the time.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Loan Associations.

TRENTON. y. j., February 2.-Over 800
delegates, representing 300 building and loan
associations IN this state, met in state con-
vention in tine assembly chamber to form a
state league of associations. similar to those
nov existing in New York, Ohio, California,
and other states.
report was read showing that one half
million shares IN such associations were held
in the state, with II coo shareholders. The
total of assets is $2l 1000.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
SENATORIAL ELECTION.
The Separate Vote In House and Senate.

'''t IN anu
The senate of Kansas voted at the hour
appointed by the constitution for United
States senator.
John J. ingalls, received b votes to scat
tering. The five were: Senator Rush, who
voted for II. b. Kelley: Senators King and
Wheeler. who voted for W. \. PETER; Sena-
tor Ed Carroll. who voted for Charles w.
Blair, and Senator Ellison, who voted for E.
\. Morrill,.
The house voted at the same hour as fol-
lows: For W. 4. PETER, SO; John j. ingalls,,
%; Charles W. Blair, 5.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
RANKS AND CORPORATIONS.

The bill introduced by Senator Rush re-
quiring all corporations to make six public
statements a year. though referring in partic-
ular to banks, is applicable to all corpora
tons. The statements of assets and liabili-
ties are to be published in the official county
papers and sworn to as IN the public state
ments required of the national banks. Senator
Rush says that the reports now required to be
given to the secretary of state are of no ben
eft whatever, as they are filed away and very
few persons ever see them. Banks has often
failed almost Immediately after having filed
statement with the secretary of state.
The measure will tend especially to give
the public confidence in the smaller banks,
if every two months their exact standing
may be seen.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
The Vote in Joint Convention.

There was but little change in the vote.
While Mr.. PETER received but So votes in the
house and two in the senate, when voting
separately, his vote in joint convention was
1Ol: three democrats changing from Blair
to PETER.
Mr.. ingalls, received SIS votes; Lucien
Baker was voted for by F. Willard of Leav-
enwortb, while E. y. Morrill, and II. B. hel-
ley received the same one vote each.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
The Cherokee Strip,

WARRINGTON, d. C., February 2.-The Sec
rotary of the interior has issued an order
directing that all persons er gagged qusrryins
stone on the Cherokee strip be removed
therefrom as intruders. He has further tli-
rected that all persons not having proper
authority be prevented from entering the strip
on any preteKt whatever. This action was
taken in view of the published reports that
boomers we're preparing to move into the
strip.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
RIoting Ratlroaiers.

GLASGOW, January 29.-Serious rioting on
the part of the railroad strikers has occurred.
A band of masked strikers, armed with sticks
and stones, attacked and severely maltreated
a number of men who were at work in and
about the locomotive shed at the Caledonlan
railroad at Strathaven. The mob ran loco
motive into pit and deralied another engine
in such q manner that it will require consid-
cradle labor to again place the lomocotiye
shed in working condition.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Bank Failure at Wichita.
WICHITA, KAN, January 2S.-The Saving
bank of Wichita has failed to open It's doors.
Liabilities about s31, 900; assets, $4,000.
Accused OF Burning Its Building

Accused OF Burning Its Building.
OMAHA, NEB., January &.-The coroner's
jury investigating the recent burning of the
building occupied by Klein. Spegle 4 Co.,
wholesale liquors, in which Nathan Born
stein lost his life. hold the firm guilty of
having employed Rorastein to set fire to the
structure in order to Secure SIS, 900 insurance.
The Developments hdicated that the part
order to cause the {iim to lose his life.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

Loxpos. February 2.-The Sudden death
of Mr.. William Window. secretary OF the
United States treasury, caused q sensation IN
London The news of Mr.. Windows death
was conveyed to the United States LEGATION
and to the United States consulate ~
an Associated Press reporter. The flags on
those buildings were immediately ordered to
b half-masted.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
American Labor Federation

NEW YoEK, January 3O.-The executive
council of the American Federation of Labor
met to discuss the welfare and progress of
the organization. There were present Sam
uel Gompers. Chris Evans. Z. J. Mcclure
and ". A. Carney. Secretary Evans pro
duced the circular which Powderly issued re-
Gently requesting all labor organizations to
send delegates to a conference to organize
third party in conjunction with the farmers
alliance. 1t was decided TO pay no attention
to this circular, for the reason that 1t was I'M
wise for labor organization TO m.ddle with
politics. The miners demand for eight
hours, which is to take place May l, was next
taken up. 1t was resolved to levy an assess
ment of cents week per capita for f We
weeks on the membership of all the unions
connected withthe federation. This means
total fund of $4,000. If it should be con-
sidered necessary an appeal will be made to
other labor organizations not affiliated with
the federation. Secretary Evans, who is
miner by trade, said that there were favora-
bic prospects that the demand for eight hours
would be granted without any strike, as the
employers and employees were holding con-
ferenceS all the time with good results
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Tho nIIianca Nomjnates

TOPEKA. January 27.-Last night, or little
after midnight this morning, the alliance
members of the house, ninety-six in all,
reached their eighteenth ballot in secret eau
Gus. and it stood PETER 4s, Willis 46 and
Elder /: and so PETER was made candidate
for United States senator.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
SCHWEINFURTH.
A Bill to End the Scenes at His
Den at Rockford.

To be Made a Misdemeanor to
Pretend Divine Attributes - The
Bill IL Intended to Reach and
Stop the Concubinage Practiced
There.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
PROGRAM ofIee,sIatiop

WASHINGTON, D. C., January 29.-The re-
publican senatorial caucus committee on
order of business met and agreed to recon-
mend that after the apportIonment bill Is
acted upon the eight hou. bill and copyright
bill be taken up.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
BURIED ALIVE.
A Topeka Councilman Covered
With Sliding Earth.

He Went Into Trench Eighteen
Feet Deep While Preparing to
Plaza Foundation Stone and the
Earth Caved in; But He Was
Saved.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
SIX SCORE.
Men Perish by Explosion of
Fire Damp.

Is Completely AnnihiIated = NO
Cause Fount for the Explosion
More Than 100 Vicrims-No Fire
In the Pit.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Negroes EmiRratinz.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, January 0.-Fifty No
gro families left here for Kinghrher. Okla-
homa, and 200 more will follow in few days.
A negro named Foster, from Leavsnworth,
Kan, has been hsro fer coma time inducing
the negroes 70 migfake 70 Oklahoma.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

The bill reported by the committee on re-
vision, in relation to state officers and the
administration of state affairs, was partly
gone through. in committee Of the whole
senate.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
AGAINST the Force Bill.

SpRIxGYIELD III, January ga resolu-
ton, instructing the Illinois senators to vote
against the federal elections bill has been
passed in the house.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

WAmusezos,ln e 3la.e1y sa--A bie
no undoubtedly a. u ~ Gfmost 70 PIP
vent the bill from getting before that BODY
this season. but the free coinage adsocatao
think that they viii soon find means to forcs
the house to take action.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Say They Are Authorized.

GUTHRIE, o. T., January 3O.-Two of the
chiefs of the Kickapoo tribes are in this city.
to cell their lands to the government. Oc-
Quam-Nos-a Sey u the head chief, and in
conversation, said: I'VE want to 90 to
WASHINGTON and sell land; we know that the
great father will buy it"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

81. PAU, MINI, Januar,f si.-The eis-
Gems of Holt County ara greatly excited over
the Chippewa Indians, who Have commenced
the ghost dance. They have asked the gov
ernor for aid.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

CmcAao. January g. hsbarb wire mnn-
s; 3 ;ss;;; ~
rataons of H59 0l1l The purchaan
do id. We could have Afforded 10 have paid
IA sshburn and Moen one miEiom for their
Wshts"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Tina Au.trallan eallot.

SALxM, ORK., January 0.-A bill to pro-
vide this state with the Australian system ct
ballot has passed the house.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Indla koldlers.

CmcAao. Januaz N i probable that
General Niles WiI1 = nom H. psssrvn-
scn about 30 s. 1919 the0 nj
A. Ossss>1 49, = 80
m SAoti1Ans toN ~ ..1:sS
enlisted rsgulaEe 1888 vsa Ior 49,
uss in possible tus e o..n ~.
ueriment h eatd g issotaoV aooksa
r. - var depart
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
AGAINST Schools


MADISON. WIS, January 29.-In the house
the repeal OF the Bennett compulsory educa-
tional law was passed.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
Nod-fce Yet.

SPRINGFIELD III 10 legislature has tax
en- thirty-ons ball br United States Sem
stor without any & =
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05

a Terrible Avalanche.
LONDON, February 2.-Dispafches from
Grsscs tell OF horrible disaster wrought b.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-02-05
a.a.,nr n 81 Nebraska.

Cnc.eo. JanuaI -Congressmen Bry-
McKeiohsn an( ben Of Nebraska, were
-. -, ,he;r way 1ashlngton to ask con-
neae ~ sor ri 600 God aid Of The farmers Of
thirty-two countiesoI NseraskA Ths ssass
treasury viii give Soess0