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Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
The Coming Worlds Congress.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1O.-Delegates
are here and still arriving to attend the
meeting of the general committee of two
hundred which is to complete arrangements
for the assembling of the pan-republican
congress in this city next year.
Pan means all, and the congress is meant
to be a gathering of representatives of all
republics and republicans in the world who
are opposed to kings and kingcraft. The
committee meets with Judge Arnoux, of
New York, as president.
One of the most important questions upon
which it will have to render decision is
whether the congress shall be held in Wash
ington, New York or Chicago. 1t will also
be called upon to perfect the schedule of the
''plan and scope" The congress will have
two branches, a senate and house.
The former will be the superior body and
will consist of delegates appointed by the
presidents of all the republics in the world,
some twenty-three in all. There will be one
delegate at large, and one delegate for every
five million citizens. and on this basis the
United States will have a round dozen of
representatives.
The house, or the lower body, will be COM
posed of delegates from all the great patri-
otto, civil, commercial, educational and in
dustrial organizations. Each of these, omit
ting religious organizations, will be entitled
to one delegate at large, and one delegate
for each one thousand members in good
standing.
All monarchies will be afforded an oppor-
tunity of being represented in the house by
one delegate at large and one delegate for
each five million of citizens, but the method
by which these latter are to be appointed has
not yet been decided. The objects of the
conference are, first, to promote the estab-
lishment of republics; second, to forward the
interests of humanity; third, to substitute
arbitration for war; fourth, to oinculeate inter-
national morality; fifth. to establish reci-
procity of trade; sixth, to increase education;
seventh, to encourage methods tending to
prolong and protect human life.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Good PrIces for Whaat.

LONDON, April S.-The Standard has printed
long and carefully prepared review of the
agricultural outlook, in the course of which
it says that the steady rise in wheat reyives
the hope of the English farmer. adding that
wheat will probably reach the highest price
In many years.
The principal cause of the rise is the fail
ure in the foreign crops. The wheat crops
of France and Russia, according to the
Standard, are much below the average, and
the deficiency will be at least 100000
bushels.
Germany, Holland and Belgium will furn-
ish pessimistic reports. In ROumania there
is a decreased wheat area, and in India there
has been a bad wheat season. The only ex-
ception is Hungary, there there are better
prospects, but it is almost certain that the
worlds consumption will exceed the produc-
ton. Whatever the magnitude of American
crops may be, it will not be sufficient to
cover the European deficit.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

LOUISVILLE, April 14-The Kentucky con-
stitutional convention has completed the
constitution and it will be voted on in Au-
gust. The principal changes are as follows:
The preamble expresses gratitude to God for
American liberty. The bill of rights among
other things provides that every franchise
shall be subject to amendment and revision;
allows the passage of compulsory educational
laws; forbids involuntary solitude, except
for crime. The constitution forbids armed
persons to be brought into the state; revokes
all lottery licenses. An official secret ballOs
is provided for with provisions modelled after
the Australian system to prevent bribery. A
railroad commission to operate under ex-
tended constitutional provisions is estab-
llshed. All property, land, bank stocks and
money are to be taxed alike. Voting taxes
for railroads is forbidden. The $500, 600
direct tax returned by the federal govern
ment is added to the school fund. School
money must be distributed to whites and
blacks alike.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
The Grand Army Anniv.r,arv.

DECATUR, ILL.,, April ia large celebra-
ton of the silver anniversary of the Grand
Army of the Republic was held in this city.
Fifteen thousand veterans, Women's Relief
Corps. Sons of Veterans and sightseers were
present About 5000 veterans were in pro-
cession. General Veazey, commanoer-in-
chief, and staff and visiting comrades from
Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania
and Ohio were in attendance. Two camp
hres were held. A long letter; signed by
Robert Woods, adjutant general, of Joliet,
III, and others were read, which gives the
details of the organization of the G. A. r.
and settles all disputes as to places and dates.
DR.. B. F. Stephenson Is gwen the credit a.
being the originator of the order. He made
the first draft of the ritual. The name
Grand Army" was suggested by DR.. Ste
phenson and the words "of the Republic"
were added at the suggestion of Captain M.
+. Kanan. Post No. 1 was organized at De-
catur with NJ. F. Kanan commander.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
A Row Among brotherhood Men.

GALEsBURG, April S.-P. s. Wilkeson,
grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, has discharged Charles T. Sails
bury, ]. @. Lem, G. w. Flanders and John
In circular issued to the lodges, the grand
master gives as his reasons for this that the
grand trustees failed to make proper exam
inatlon of the books of the grand secretary
and treasurer and of the editor of the Train
mems Journal and to place the editor under
bond; that the grand trustees usurped author
ity in issuing a circular containing untrue
statements and in antagonlzing the action of
the seventh annual convention on two points.
1t is thought that the action will stir up
great contention in the brotherhood.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
A Big Proposed Railway Combine.

ST. LOUIS, April 9.-The object of Mr..
Gould's visit is in furtherance of the pro-
posed southwestern and southern combina-
ton of railroads, including the roads known
as the Gould system, Texas lines owned and
controlled by c. Z. Huntington, or rather
what is known as the Huntington syndicate,
the Atchison, Topeka d Santa Fe on the east
side of the Mississippi, the Richmond d Dan
vile, and perhaps others. The proposed
scheme is the formation of a company Tith
sufficient capital to cover a reasonable capi-
talization of the whole, amounting to some
A., 600 miles of railroad, extending across the
continent, with their main stems running
through the south and southwest, and many
feeders reaching out in every direction
through the vast territory made tributary to
the main lines.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Enr Rid Trial

ST.. PETKRsBuRa, April 9.-The popular
newspaper, Novoe Vremys, has been sup
pressed in consequence of the publication of
feuilleton entitled "Bourenine," in which
ridicule was thrown upon the recent trial of
Prince Bartenieff, who was recently tried at
Warsaw, and sentenced to eight years penal
servitude for shooting his mistress, the well
known Polish actress, Visnovskaia.
The suppression of the Novoe Vremya was
ordered at the direct instance of the czar,
who intervened in consequence of the vlgor-
Gus protests of the officers of the Grodno
Hussar regiment, to which the prince had
belonged, and who complained that they
were themselves lampooned in the fueilleton
in nuastiOn
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Sunday at the Fair.

DUBUoUE, IA, April H-Great interest is
manifested IN discussion before the Trades
and Labor assembly, in relation to Senator
AlIison's action on the opening of the worlds
fair on Sunday.
"Shall the worlds fair be opended on Sun
day." was the subject of sermon delivered
by the Rev. Henry Elliott Mott. The church
was crowded. and among the congregation
was Senator William B. Allison. The
preacher took strong grounds against the
opening of the exposition on Sunday. Mr..
Mott asked all those in favor of closing the
fa1r on Sunday to rise. Almost the entire
congregation rose, but Senator Allison kept
his seat.
The Trades and Labor assembly passed
resolution endorsing Senator Allison
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Many Burned Alive.

ROCHESTER, Pa, April Sin fire here, a
large frame structure on New York street, in
which was located the store of George Ed
wards, the millinery store of Mrs. A. Hall,
and shoe shop and residence of E. ]. Keene,
were destroyed.
Eleven persons were burned to death in
the fire.
All the bodies have been recovered. Each
body is burned beyond recognition. The
sight of the row of blackened bodies is horri-
BILE.
There is no definite evidence as to how the
fire started, but it is the opinion of the au-
thorities, and it seems to be correct, that a
lamp left burning by Mr.. Keene in his
kitchen exploded and fired the house. There
appears to be no indication of incendiarism.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
American Pork Not Y.. Admitted.

BEELIN, April H.-The report of the aboli-
ton of the restrictions against American pork
Is entirely premature. The truth of the mat
ter is, the government will not withdraw re-
strictions until the new measures under the
Law of March are put into efficient opera
ton. Probably live swine will Be admitted
first, following the precedent of live cattle.
The importation of American cattle grows
apace. American dealers seem only now to.
be waking up to the fact that the restrictions
raised against the early imports came from
one or two firms, while the others slambered.
The trade is certain, and if it develops in the
same ratio every month it will soon assume
enormous propOrtions
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Saloon Men hold the whIp.

FoRr DODGE, Ia, April 11.-Beer and
whisky are still flowing freely over the bars
of the thirty saloons. recently enjoined
through the efforts of the state temperance
alliance in Webster county.
The DEGREES have been issued, but Sheriff
Adams has refused to serve the papers unless
the fees are paid in advance. He is backed
in his position by local attorneys.
The costs in the cases cannot be collected
until the injunctions are served, and the alli-
ance has no funds with which to pay the
fees. States Attorney Baker, of the alliance,
came in from Des Moines and threatened the
sheriff with criminal prosecution for neglect
to perform his duty if he persisted in refus-
ing to serve the injunctlons.
He persisted, and matters are now at q
standstilL. In the meantime the saloon mon
are making hay while the sun shines. If the
alliance cannot raise the money to pay the
fees the injunctions may not be served for
months
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Corn-Feed Beef for tn. Dutch.

ST.. LOUIS, April Ill. P. Hanover, of
Fredonia, Kan. who has long been engaged
In the cattle business, passed through St
Louis on his way to New York city, where he
is 70 make preparations for shipping the first
consignment of cattle to Hamburg that has
gone to that port from Kansas for several
years. 81 have contracted for $50 head Of
tne cattle in this state to be delivered in New
York before the 18th of this month. and for
$50 head to be delivered May Is. All these
will go to Hamburg" According to Kan
over, it is proposed to ship only corn-fed
cattle, and as soon as places on farms are
vacated, range cattle will be brought in for
fattening and Shipment.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Now Ordnance for Coast Defense.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 1.-THE ord
nance officers at the war department have
been earnestly at work for weeks past pre-
pairing to give effect to some of the more
important provisions of the fortifcation ap-
preparation act, which will go into opera
tion after June 80. To avoid loss of tune,
most of the advertisements for proposals to
supply material have been prepared and will
be issued in advance of the beginning of the
new fiscal year. These ready for issue are
as follows: For steel field guns and mortars
for our coast defense, and guns for srmor
piercing projectlles.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Waiting on Negotiations.

German government has definitely resolved
to withdraw the embargo placed upon Amerl-
can pork. It is added, however. that the Off
ciaI notice of this withdrawal will probably
be delayed for some time in view of certain
negotiations which are still going on between
the German government and the govern
ment of the United States through William
Walter Phelps.
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Secretary Rusk when
questioned about the cabled statement of the
removal of the embargo on pork by Ger
many, said he had no official notification.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

yards company, covered By pens exsending
over . space of five or six acres. was drse
ablaze, and was q tOtal losa, as the water
supply was utterly inadequate to the capacity
of the engines.
The fTsmen worked to confine the IRE
within its limits, for the old sheds were dry
as tinder. They failed, and at midnight the
whole ten acres of the stockyards, including
the Stock Yards hotel, had burned.
Official information places the loss at
$50, 900, but the amount of insurance ia un-
Known.
The fire started by boys smoking.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
A Special Grant Asked For.

LONDON, April 8.-The house of commons
reassembled after the Easter recess. So far
during the session the progress of legislation
has been very slow and number of impor-
attention.
1t is reported in the lobbles that, by direc-
ton of the queen, the government will, with
in few days, introduce motion for a spe-
cial grant to pay the debts of the Prince of
Wales, which have been gradually accumu-
lating until they have reached an enormous
sum. The proposition will be bitterly fought
by the radicals.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
~ An Legal voters.

ToPKKA. Apsil a-Two years ago in the
first city election held after the law giving
women the right to vote in municipal elec-
ton was passed, two questions relative to the
rights to vote of women of foreign oirtn
married to husbands who were fully natur-
allied or had taken out their first papers de-
claring their intentions Of becoming natur-
allied, were propounded to Toe attorney gen
eral By Joseph Reed, commissioner Of cleo
tons of this city. Hon. Ifsin Tsyiors at
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Too Many People In the World.

NEW YoRK, April ia letter from Mel
bourne, Australia, says that the condition of
the labor market in the Australian colonies
is deplorable.
They are inundated with shop assistants,
clerks, and unskilled labor, as well as with
skilled mechanics, thousands of whom are
utterly unable to find employment. The in
flux commenced in the fall and matters are
weekly becoming worse. Thousands of
strong, able bodied men are forced to depend
upon public charity.
There is very little probability of any i'm
provement for fully twelve months to come.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Citizen. to be Ashamed OF

KANSAS CRY. Mo-, April Il. The Kansas
railroad commissioners continue to report
disgraceful attempts on the part of well-to-
do farmers in the west to impose on them in
distributing the grain. Commissioner Greene
writes from Norton county that farmers had
sold wheat which had been given to them
before they left town. One man in Phillips
county admits that he had zoo head Of cattle
and an inheritance of $4,000 which he had
not touched. and yet ne certified that he was
too poor to buy seed grain.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
En,,-. snrnris.-

EKw YoRx, April 9.-Ths removal of the
pork embargo by Germany has been ex-
pected for some time and the report from
Berlin was not, therefore, an entire surprise.
The general opinion among dealers In pork
products was that the removal of the restric-
tior on American pork in France was ques-
ton of short time only, and the belief was
expressed that even With both of these coun-
tries throw open once more, there would be
no great rise in the prices or an immediate
increase in expectation.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Little Girls Courage.

PLArrsvuLE, Col, April s.-Myrtle and
Lothe Lumry, aged G and years, were
burned to death. They were trying to light
a fire with coal oil when the can exploded
with fatal results.
They both died from the effects of their
injuries. The baby, ten months old, was
rescued by the presence of mind of Myrtle,
who, while on fire herself, placed her baby
sister between the ticks of bed and smoth-
cred the flames
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

nificant moves have been made during ths
past few days. The action of the Russian
authorities IN doubling the strength OF the
Russian forces in Volhynia is gravely dis
cussed in the capitals of the various coun-
tries The greatest activity prevails among
the troops Rarrisoning the principal fortified
places in France. The troops are being con:
tinually drilled, and in addition to the usual
tactics, have been subjected to q series OF
sudden nightalarms betOkening the approach
of an enemy
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

ROCKVILLE, Conn.,, April 11.-Mrs. Lillian
Hall, alias Clementine George Ray, was ar
rested, charged with fraudulent use of the
mails. For the past four months large
quantities of mail matter has arrived at
the Office from all parts of the country ad-
dressed to Clementiue George Ray in reply
TO letter appearing in the House Wife and
other journals making a pltiful appeal for
charity. The mail matter was taken out by
Mrs. Hall, who is q lecturer of the Ellington
Grange and O prominent society woman.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Rudini CounseIs Moderation.

ROME, April 1O.-The Italie says that the
Marquis Di RudIni has renewed instructions
to Italian coEsus in the United States to
counsel calmness on the part of Italian resi-
dents, and that the premier is confident that
in consequence of the departure of Baron
Fava the federal government Will give Italy
the satisfaction that is due.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

that time assistant attorney general, held
that such women were legal voters without
naturalization.
ness and soundness of that opinion. holding
that it was incorrect in so far as it affected
the wives of husbands who had merely taken
out their first papers, Commissioner Reed
submitted the matter to Attorney General
Ives. Mr.. Ives has written lengthy and
exhaustive opinion upon the subject, in which
be concurs with the opinion of Mr.. Taylor.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Canadian RecIprecIty.

WASHINGTON, d. C., April Sit is under
stood that the Canadians visit to Washing
ton Is not to negotiate for treaty: for that
they are not authorized to do, but simply bs
discussion to try to arrange the basis for the
negotiations that may be conducted between
commissioners to be duly appointed on the
part of the British government and the gov
eminent of the United States.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
ronManr Coming.

EHw YoRK, April 11.-Tbc registration OF
emierants at the barge Office landing station,
has been the largest since last summer.
There were 4, ,332 steerage passengers from
81 steamships; the steamships "Caehemera
and 'sBirminia'' arrived with z, 197 ltallans,
too late to be landed.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
American Newspaper Men Decorated.

NKw YORK, April 9.-Count Emile De
Keraterz, special envoy of the French gov
ernment, has arrived here. He conveys
crosses of the Legion of Honor with which
the government of France had ordered him
to decorate Robert Underwood johnson, of
the Century Magazine editorial staff, and
Reporter Waidron r. Simonds, in apprecia-
ton of their services IN the fight for the in
ternational copyright law.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
To InvestIgate Grievances.

GALEsBURG, ILL.,, April 11.-Grand Master
wilkinson. of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, was telegraphed to come to Lin
coin, Neb., to investigate the grievances of
the seven mem bers of the Trainmen's lodge
there, discharged by the c., B. d Q. for
alleged sympathy with the stricking switch
men. He sent Vice Grand Master Newman.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1.-The trial of WAL
ter s. Payne, of Fostoria, ex-commander-in-
chief of the Sons of Veterans, for embezzle-
ment occurred here.
The examination of witnesses and the find
ing will be reported to the national head
quarters at Topeka, Kansas, where, if
acquitted. the result will be made public at
once, but If convicted it will not be published
until after q review of the evidence BY the
commander-iu-chief
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Chean OstrIches.

AxAHE1M, CAL, April u.-One hundred
and si1ty-two ostriches at the California
ostrich farm, near Anaheim, were sold at
private sale for $1,000. The birds were as
sessed at $11, 900, and are claimed to be worth
$50, 600. The buyers are company OF capl-
tslists and spectators.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
submerred bv a Creva,.e

NKw ORLEANS, April a-Two-thirds of the
town of Gretna has been submerged By water
from the Ames crevasse. A hastily con-
structed levee has been built, with the view
of protecting the town from overflow. but IL
could not stand the pressure of water against
it. Many of the people from the oyerfoved
section are moving to this city.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
tn. othsr Side Of the Story.

S1NnA, April IA letter received here
from the leader of the Manipuris, who or
dered the massacre of the chief commls-
sioner, James w. Quinton and his colleagues
at Manipur, says:
''The British troops attacked the palace
and massacred my soldiers and also killed
women and children. In addition they threw
women and children into the burning houses
killed Chief Commissioner Quinton's party"
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
I.adie. nftha Ar

TOPEKA. April 1.-THE annual convention
of the ladies of the G. A. R.. department of
Kansas, have elected the following depart
ment officers: President, Mrs. Emma G..
Wall, GrenoIa; s, V. P, Mrs. Matte Huff
man, Emporia; ]. V. P, Mrs. Anna Taylor,
Leavenworth; treasurer, Mrs. Carrie McCas-
lin, Chanute; secretary, Mrs. Marceline
Weems, Grenola; chaplain, Mrs. Carrie
Decker, Abilene; delegate at large to the ma,
tional convention, Miss Ella Wade.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Acr.. Of Fepces and BuiIdines Ablaze.

CNcISsATI, O., April 1S-The stockyards
at Mount Washington. about four miles
from this city, caught IRE in the hay barns
and spread rapidly to the grain sheds and
cattle pens.
TIE portion of the new stock yards pur-
chased several years ago By the old stock
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
shortar.,n ,n tha Rar CROP.

ST.. PAUL, April 1.-The shortage in the
hay crop in the southwest is being felt here.
AGENTS from Omaha. Kansas City and st.
Louis are in the Twin cities buying every
straw of hay they can get at $3.50 per ton.
They have already purchased ], 200 tons.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

KINGSTON. n. Y, April 1s.-Rev. Harry
George, indicted and confined awaiting trial
for murder of a young woman IN his own
house, has been released on 81 900 bail. Il
is believed that Mrs. Naylor is bearing ali
bond
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
Significant 1Tilitarv kJov..

LONDON, April 10.-Advices received here
from several of the principal capitals of Eu-
rope show thaat the political situation on the
continent is regarded as serious by the Lead
ing statesmen and diplomats. Several ag-
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
ALLOTMENTS.

Allottfng Agents at wsrk PArcelinY Out
Eomssteads to Sac sud Fox 1ndiA1sI
Who Are Preparing TO cultiVate
Their Farms so Acquired.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

Twenty Fifth Annual Enc imPment
DECATUR, III, April 1.-THE twenty-fifth
snnual yencampment of the department OF
Illinois of the Grand Army of the Republic
h Ia session here.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18
niinois Not 30 Generous.

SPR1sGT1EID III. April 10.-A new worlds
fair hill Is introduced in the house. It makes
an appropriation of $4,000 instead of ST.
0O0OO0.
Western Kansas world., 1891-04-18

me Land Marks of the Original Survey
OblIterated and Two Companies Are at
WSrk Upon . New Survey, Estab-
fishing and Marking COrnerG