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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21
Our Fores try Stations in DANCE,

Our Fores try stations In Danger
the Senate went into committee OF
the whole to consider appropriation
bills. Among other things the salaries
and expenses for the coming years OF
1892 and 1893 for the state forestry COM
missioner was cut out. This of course
virtually means the abandonment of our
forestry stations.
In behalf OF at least one half Of the
State Of Kansas and indirectly of every
citizen OF the State, we sincerely hope that
the present legislation will not refuse to
make the necessary appropriations for
carrying out the purpose and intent of
the Forestry Bill On the part of the
state it seems to as that it would not be in
accord with business principles to take
such action at this time. There is no
good reason for it that we can sea. A
great deal Of good has been accomplished
by way Of experimenting and thousands
OF trees have been planted in almost eve
~ county which would not have been
planted under other circumstances. Thu
expense connected with the stations from
this time on will be 90 triHing as hardly
to be considered, while the public bene-
fits viii be almost inestimable. To dis
continue now OF course means quite a
heavy loss Tor the state as all the build
ings and improvements would be useless.
A very small appropriation will suffice
10 continue the experiments which have
hardly begun and We think that when the
gives this matter the attention
its importance demands they viii hesitate
10 repeal the bill by Withholding the neo,
esssry appropriations
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21
rhere is Some ALLOW.

We are reminded that all is not gold
that glitters and that there is some alloy
even in the life Of a newspaper man in
Kansas. At Coldwater, Kansas last We'd
nesday morning. the advocate Office was
broken into and completely wrecked.
The type was dumped into sacks and the
presses taken down and carted away. At
the same time an attempt was made to
burn the Echo Office at the same place.
War against some Of the county officials
Is said to be the cause.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

We understand tnat large quantities
OF building material are being shipped to
Lenora, the western terminus of the Cen
trail Branch, preparatory to extending
that line to a western connection. This
undoubtedly means its extension to Oak
ley to connect with Jay Gould's main
line, as it is also reported from reliable
source that surveying party is prepar-
ing to take the field and locate the line
from Lenora TO Oakley passing through
Hoxie. From the same source we learn
that from this point the surveyors will
proceed southwest, passing through or
near Russell Springs, Augustine Springs
and connecting with Goulds Kansas
City, Pueblo, Missouri Pacific line, pre-
sumably at Selkirk, in Wichita County.
This will make the Central Branch of
some Importance and give the Gould
lines northeast and southwest outlets. In
order, however. to make this line more
effective and of more importance it will
be continued southeast from Oakley to a
connection with the D., M. & A, part
of Gould's Missouri Pacific system. at
Larned, passing through Cove City and
Ness City. This will give the Gould lines
of the west and and northwest direct con-
nection with southern Kansas, southern
Missouri, Arkansas, the Indian Territory
and Texas, composing the most magnif-
cant agricul tural country on the face of
the globe to say nothing of the advan-
tage it will be in the way of an outlet to
the Gulf of Mexico. Oakley Graphic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Senator Wilson, of Ellis County, in.
troduced an act this week to legalize the
issuance of certain Jail bonds by the
county commissioners Of Trego County.
We have been informed that protest
has been circulated and signed against
the passage OF said act and in lieu thereof
petitioners want 5000 OF the bonds paid
on with money now on hand. Sena-
tor Wilson acted upon q petition sent
from this county. We have not seen
either petition and can only give their
substance as given IA
On Wednesday 3 bill was favorably
,,t Al upon in the house authorizing
the board OF county commissioners Of
erego County to Unrest moneys in certain
county bonds,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

An entertainment will be given at the
Fairview school, about five miles west of
Wa-Keeney, on February 18th. We are
assured that the literary part will be very
good and we are authorized to extend an
invitation to all to attend.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

-Chas. F. Folkers dropped in eae day
this week to inform us that he was made
the happy recipient of valentine on last
Saturday Feb. 14th. 1t is boy and we
hope he may grow to become as good q
man as his father.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

On account of the west bound pas
seuger train being several hours late last
Friday evening, several we're disappoin-
ted who were intending to attend the
masquerade ball at Collyer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Pierce Metz started Tuesday morn
ing to attend meeting Of the grand lodge
A. F. & A, NJ. at Fl Scott, Kansas.
From thence he goes to New York to pur-
schase large stock OF goods for Marshall
& Ufford. BE viii probably be gone q
cnnnla OF weeks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Mrs. Benedict desires to sell her en-.
entire stock of Millinery. Any person
wanting to engage in q good paying bus.
mess will do well to call ON her. Will
explain reason for selling.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

The woman suffrage bill was de-
-feated in the house by small majority.
The senate We believe would be strong
against 1t and therefore we can safely say
that the ladies of Kansas mnst wait
q while longer for the privilege Of voting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21
ItIsa Settled Fact.

It seems to be a settled TACT that Wa
Keeney is to have -four mill We congra-
tulate the citizens of this town on their
enterprising quslities.-SkGrOH Springs
Le1deY
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

We are under obligations to certain
member of the "court house ring" for a
very faithful photograph of himself last
Saturday February 14th. It was certain
" true to life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Representative King writes as though
the. chances for retaining the forestry
we're not very good he will do all he
can for It
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

DIR. Conger has been visiting here all
week. It looks natural to see him back
again. We have not yet had time for an
interview.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

The Wallace Gasefke suspended last
week. This leaves Wallace without
paper. During the boom it had two or
three.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Little Glenn and Guy Jones have
been quite sick with scarlet fever. Doc.
has had his hands full waiting on the
sick both at home and abroad.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

As an item of news we will state that
Zachary Taylor Greene, Of Wallace
County, will prove up on his homestead
shortly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

H. s. Miller, F. s. White and T. J.
Kretcher, prominent business men Of
Horace, Kansas, were in town several
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

The Graham County Times is our
authority for saying that scrip is only
worth 80 cents on the dollar and the ten
dency is still lower.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

The city council are negotiating with
Geo. T. Galloway for the town well, wind
mill and tank complete, with fair pros
pect of making the deal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Capt. Welch's four youngest children
have been sick with scarlet fever this
week. They are all getting along nicely
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Joseph Weakley and Richard Owens
viii leave for Idaho in q day or two.
They expect to reside there permanently.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

s.. T. II. Baird and Aaron Cockrell
OF Adair, were attending meeting OF
the Trego County Alliance last Saturda y
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Ed. Rea, of the o. s. land Office
force, has packed his trunk and gone to
Russel Springs for time at least.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

8. D. Thompson occupies the Byron
Kelly house just south of Judge Harlans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Geo. w. Tunnell, of Riverside, was il
Wa-Keeney last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Plant nothing but Landreth's gar
den seeds. Always fresh and reliable,
&C, BEsToR, Sole Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

e. D. Wheeler has been confined to
the house a portion Of this week on
account of an attack of erysipelas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

We noticed Hugh Tidball on our
streets last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

There is considerable sickness in
Wa-Keeney and vicinity but nothing
very serious.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Buy your good. old-fashioaed Tom
my at Bestor's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Wanted-a first class printer.
# c. e. Cosby.
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Mrs. D. w. Matthews has been quite
III this week but is now improving.
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SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 81, 1891.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

Tally one for Representative King.
He voted for the woman suffrage bill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-21

BRO. Laycock, of the Sharon Springs
Echo, was in Wa-Keeney the first Of the
week.
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This is certainly fine weather for
wheat.
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&C. C. Yetter, of Ogallah, called We'd
rnndnv
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coWIcK& WEIGH. Editors and Publishers
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OFFICIAL PAPER OF rREGO COUNTY.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
A Priest Tarrcd and Feathered.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 8. - Father
Quay, the Catholic priest at Snohomish,
was tarred and feathered by a mob
Thursday morning between 10 and
o'clock, Citizens effected an entrance
to his residence, dragged him from his
bed and applied complete covering Of
tar and feathers. The priest fought
desperately against his tormentors, but
was finally overcome. He is accused Of
enticing children of both sexes into his
room, and there practicing various forms
of immortality, after stupefying them
with liquor. 1t is stated that he was
removed from his charge at st. Thomas,
N. D.. for similar nractices.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08

The Crops Succumb to the I'm.
precedented Heat.
Stock Dying from Starvation
and Thirst.

Great Suffering in Some Districts--NIany
Deaths from Starvation Reported.
Nearly 5000, 900 People Threatened.
Thieving Persian Governor Boiled
Alive by Order of the Shah.
MADRAS, Aug S.-Though the mon
soon SET in some time ago in some parts
of India, dispelling all fears of failure
of the crops in that portion of the coun-
try where the rains had fallen, there has
been no rainfall in the Chingleput and
North Arcot districts in this presidency,
and all hopes of averting famine have
been abandoned. The heat is unpre-
cedented The standing grain and other
crops have succumbed to the long drouth
and all are withered and burned. AL
ready the effects of the scarcity of food
are being felt, and there is great suffer
ing among the inhabitants of the dis
tricts. Many deaths from starvation
have been reported.
1t is also impossible to get food for
the cattle, the pasture lands being de-
void of grasses, and in many places the
streams have dried up, rendering ii i'm
possible to get water for them. Horses,
cows, donkeys and other live stock are
dying i'll large numbers everywhere in
the district. 1t is not only the poorer
classes of the people that are suffering
from the scarcity of food. Many natives
of the high castles are making applica-
ton to the authorities for relief to keep
themselves and their families from
starvation.
The district of Chingleput contains an
area of 2,7j3 square miles, and, accord
ing to the figures of the latest census OBJ
tainable, that of 1874, has 95S, Isl per-
sons. North Araot contains Is, 146
square miles within its boundary, and
the population is placed at over 2,O0O,-
900 SOuls
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
BOILED ALIVE.
How the Shah of Persia Furnishes Thiev-
ing Governors.

How the Shah of Persia Furnishes Thiev-
ing Governors.
TEHEHAN, Aug. S.-The shah, having
become much enraged against Abdullah
Khauh, the governor of Mazanderan,
has condemned that ruler to the terrible
death of being boiled alive. The charge
against the unfortunate governor was
that he had embezzled taxes due to the
shah's treasury.
The truth, it is alleged. is that Abdul
lah had not embezzled any more than he
was i'll the habit of doing, but owing to
poor harvests and the poverty of the
peasantry he did not get the usual
amount for the shah. This greatly en-
ragged the monarch, and he caused Alb
dullah to be seized and brought to trial
before the council Of state, which unani-
mously found him guilty of embezzle-
ment, and found him worthy of death,
leaving the sentence to be passed by the
shah.
The latter, with a view of striking ter
ror into other thieving governors, or
dered that Abdullah should be boiled
alive, but graciously decreed also that
the water should be boiling hot at the
time of tho fatal dip. SO as to finish him
as quickly as possible, The sentence is
said to have been carried out. The Sc
we're punishment, it is supposed, will be
a lesson to other governors to be more
prompt with their payments.
The punishment of boiling alive has
been inflicted in Persia before, and the
Persians claim that, under the above
conditions, lie is destroyed immediate.
ly, and there is no suffering.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
WOULD IT WORK?
An Alleged Scheme to Rob the
United States Treasury.
The Snap Given Away by the
King of Tramps.

Fires to BE Started in Various Portions of
the Capital to Divert the Attention of
the Police, After which the Treasury
Watohmen Are 10 he Overpowcred and
the Vaults Looted.
WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-The secretary
of the treasury has been advised that a
bold attempt will be made during the
present month to rob the treasury by
strong and determined band of men
organized for the purpose" The plan
is to start fires in various parts of the
city for the purpose of diverting the at
tention Of the police, and then to over
power the treasury watchman and loot
the money vaults.
The information was given in letter
signed by the "King of Tramps," who
explained his knowledge of the plot by
the statement that he was the leader of
the band. The letter was referred to
the captain of the watch, with instruc-
tions to give the visitors a proper recep-
ton
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
NEWS IN BRlEE.
A Condensation of Interesting Items on
Various Subjects.

Various Subjects.
EX-Congressman Scott is better
Campmeeting at Urbana, o., has be
gun.
William Green, of Joliet, Ills, died
aged ll3.
Proctor Knott, the well known race
horse, is dead.
Myrtle d. Smith, n burglars wife, sui
cided by poison at Indianapolis
Dennis Rockford's little son was fatally
kicked by horse at Youngstown, O.
The Nicholasville (Ky) council has de.
dided to renew no more liquor licenses.
George Matthews, of Indianapolis thinks
he is dumb. Physicians say it Is drink.
xGovernor 8. B. Axtell, of New Jer-
sey is dead. He was born in Ohio in 1919.
Hamlet Brosins fell out of a chair while
asleep at Brazil Ind, and broke his neck.
Hog cholera is reducing the number of
porkers in the Little Miami valley, in
Ohio.
Henry Ohlson, Cincinnati saloonist,
suicided by shooting while insane from
drink
NebraskaProhibitio have nominate |
full ticket They indorsed the national
platform,
While en- route to Australia John l.. Sui
livan got drunk and had to be bound and
locked up in his room.
L. b. Doll, secretary of the North Yer
non Building and Loan association is
about $1,000 short in his accounts.
James Thoroughbred proved to be
thorough bad at Dover, Del, and was
l. To- mi, n nina al OH, II
The Blymyer Ice Machine company, of
Cincinnati, has assigned. Liabilities,
$500, 600, with assets of more than that
At Gloucester Point N, j., Ed Fogarty,
of Philadelphia, fatally stabbed Thomas
Lyons, Of Gloucester City. 1t was the re-
suit of drunken quarrel
w. b, Brevort, has just harvested 5000
bushels of wheat on his farm of 5000 acres
in Knox county, Ind. Brevort is forty
years of age and was the son Of poor par
euts.
The body of the girl found murdered
near Glendale, l.. l., has been identified as
that of Hannah Robertson, a domestic, re
Gently in the employ of Rev, Thomas
Martin.
At South Fairmount, suburb of Gin
cinnati, Farmer John Hanson shot and
probably fatally wounded Richard John
son, IS, who was tresspasSing Oh his
grounds.
At indianapolis Charles Lynch was jeal
ous and his young wife returned to her
fathers. While drunk he called and slashed
at her throat with a razor, inhicting seri-
GUS wound.
William Bullard, the would be assassin
of George Rothrock, at Hope, Ind, is
dying at Columbus, Ind. His victim is
also in a serious condition, and Mrs. Roth
rock may lose her mind.
At Evendale, suburb of Cincinnati, a
Big -Four express struck a buggy contain
ing Louis Duckhorn and Thomas Good
paster. Duckhorn was killed and Good
paster seriously wounded
There is another "Jack the Ripper scare
in London. Friday morning an aged Ger
man woman was found lying on door
step almost dead from cash in her throat.
She had been cut by an unknown man,
who escaped
Owen Clark, 65, of Cleveland, made his
will. arranged for his funeral, drove to the
church with his prospective bride and was
stricken with apoplexy before the mar
riage ceremony was completed, dying in
few minutes His would be bride inharits
his estate worth 100000
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
HERE'S A SNAKE STORY.
A Big Black Racer Attempts to swallow
~ Babe.

PRINCETON, Ind, Aug. S.Mrs Will
lam Huxley living in log cabin near
here, was making soap in the back yard
Tuesday, having kissed her sweet six
months-old baby to sleep in the cradle.
Presently she rushed in and was horror
stricken to find hideous blacksnake of
enormous size trying to swallow the
child
1t had engulfed the hand, swallowed
it up to the armpit and was writhing in
its contortions aud efforts to make fur
ther progress. Grasping the hideous
reptile in the middle, l. seemed to relax
its hold and disgorge the childs arm,
and then turned upon the mother. She
dashed it to the floor and stamped 1t to
death 1t proved to be of the black
racer species, seven feet two inches
long, and measuring six and one-half
inches in circumference The baby
lived and the only Inconvenience it snf-
fered from its terrible experience was
that its arm and hand Were blistered as
If scalded in hot water.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08

review the troops of the imperial guard,
adds materially to the anxiety of the
people concerning the actual condition
Of their ruler.
Scrupulously exact in his attention to
even the most unimportant of his mill
tary duties, the kaiser has been so par
ticular in the matter of personally re-
viewing the guard that, it is believed.
nothing short of the most serious disa-
bility could compel him to depart from
his practice in that regard The an
nouncement that he will later attend
maneuvers of the Bavarian and Austrian
troops does not serve to dispel the fears
that are felt for his maiesty's health
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
IONS OF lin.
Only Waiting 10 iio Ticiied with ricks
and Things,

and Things,
CHICAGO, Aug. S,-H. Seton-Karr, a
member of the English house of parlia-
ment, and one of the directors of the
Harney Peak Mining company, whose
interests are in the Black hills OF South
Dakota, is authority for the statement
that there are 800, 900 tons of tin ore
averaging 2 1-9 per cent, in sight and on
the dumps at the mines at Hill City,
Oak.
Speaking of the outlook he said to
reporter; "Our mill will soon be on the
ground and soon after its erection there
900 tons of the ore will be crushed every
day. The block tin which the mill will
turn out contains IS per cent. Of pure
metal. The persons who have been talk
ing about there not being any tin at Hill
City will soon discover their error, for
we shall soon be producing pure tin. A
large quantity of this tin win be shipped
to England, Notwithstanding the output
of the Carnwall mines Large quantities
of the block tin, as well as the pure
metal, will be shipped across the
waters "
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08

HOT IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
The Mercury 100 in the Shade and the
Country Parched.

The Mercury 100 in the Shade and the
Country Parched.
Sioux FALLS, Aug. 9-The following
was received from Blunt Friday:
The mercury is at 100 in the shade and
the wind blowing a fearful gale About
noon Thursday the eastbound freight en-
gine fired the prairie west of this city
and the entire population turned out to
fight the flames, which We're travelling
north to the grain fields of Sully county.
The train hands lent assistance and by
strenuous efforts the fire was placed un-
der control.
The whole county is like tinder-box
and everyone is on the alert for fires.
The fire south Of the city Thursday de-
stroyed thousands of acres of hay land
Tnd about 800 tons of cut hay in stacks
went I'D in smoke,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
Niciim of a TnrnntnIn.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Aug. While Samuel
G. Williams, manager of the Union
News company, was unpacking box of
pears Thursday which he had received
from southern Texas, tarantula leapel
from the box and fastened its fangs in
the end of the middle finger of his right
hand. He threw it from him and the
reptile was killed. In half an hour from
the time he was bitten Williams began
to get wild, and his pain was so great
that it took three men to hold him.
Three doctors are in attendance, but no
hope is entertained of saving the mans
life
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug S.-Wednes-
day night, near Marion, DIR. G. B.
Grove fatally shot and wounded ne
gro named Frank The negro had
driven DR.. Wilkerson to see a patient
whom DR.. Grove was attending and
went to sleep in the carriage at the gate
DR.. Grove went out to ask him to have
some supper. The negro was startled
and pulled a pistol and fired at DR..
Grove, who returned the fire, hitting
the negro and wounding him fatally.
A few weeks ago DR.. Grove killed b. f.
Glass at Brierfield.