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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
CUTTING TELEPHONE RATES.
CHANGES ON THE SANTA FE.
General Superintendent George L. Sands
DeIOsed.

General Superintendent George L Sands
DeLOSed.
TOPEKA, KAN, February 3.-General Su-
perintendent George L. Sands, of the Santa
Fe, has rendered his resignation to take effect
March 1. 1t was very surprising news when
it was sprung in Santa Fe circles and was
scarcely credited until confirmed by Mr..
Sands himself.
The announcement was first made from
the Office of the president in Chicago.
A reporter called on Mr.. Sands to verify
the runor.
''Yes, there is good deal of truth in the
rumor," said Mr.. Sands.
when is the change to take effect, Mr..
Sands?'
March l."
Mr.. Sands had no information to impart
relative to the cause of his resignation, which
was not voluntary, but was made by request.
When asked what he has in view, Mr.. Sands
smiled and replied:
Nothing except hard work to find another
job"
The resignation of Mr.. Sands occasions
other changes. H. R. Nickerson, who few
months ago resigned a. superintendent OF
the middle division, to become general su-
perntendent of the lines east of the Missouri
river, with headquarters at Chicago, will
succeed Mr.. Sands as general superintendent
The vacancy in the general superlntend-
ency OF the Chicago line, thus occasloned,
will be filled by the promotion of A. Z.
Tanner, assissistant general freight agent OF
the company, whose headquarters at present
are in Topeka.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07

NEW York, February 3.-R. G. Dun Co .
weekly review of trade says:
Business continues unprecedented in vol
ume and satisfactory in character. Measured
by clearing house rdturns, trade exceeds that
of 9 year ago by about 21 per cent. in
amount, and that means a volume of bust
ness larger than in any other year at this
season. The tone in commercial circles
throughout the country is hopeful and the
money markets are now comparatively easy
at nearly all points.
The northwest notes larger trade than q
year ago in nearly everything. Through out
the northwest it is noteworthy that country
banks are well supplied with money.
The startling death of Secretary Window
caused q sudden fall In the price of silver
from Az to 46% in London, as stated in
dispatches. But no change whatever in the
financial policy of the government is likely
to result, though it may easily happen that q
successor, however able, may not possess the
fertility of resources which Mr.. Window has
shown in meeting emergencies. The opera
tons of the treasury during the week have IN
no way affected the money market, which is
well supplied. Speculation accordingly grows
more active.
The business failures occurring throughout
the country during the last seven days num-
Der go, as compared with total of $50 last
week. For the corresponding week last year
the figures were 291.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
The Force Bill Is Dead.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 4-The
force bill is dead. Senators Carlisle and
German have conferred with the democratic
leaders of the house, and Senators Sherman
and Wolcott, with the republican leaders.
and an agreement was reached that the fed
eral elections bill and the closure rule should
not be called up again, provided no obstruc-
tions were placed in the way of the appro-
priation bills by the democrats.
1t was discovered that no less than twenty
republicans were opposed to making further
attempt to pass the force bill.
All attention will now be turned to the
appropriation bills, the leaders on both sides
realizing that in the expiring moments of the
present congress it will be necessary to de-
feat certain schemes, and this could best be
accomplished by having fair and intelligent
discussion of the appropriation bills.
Senators Coke and Reagan joined in q tele-
gram to the governor of Texas, advising him
that the force bill has been permanently
abandoned by the senate, and suggesting
that the legislature go on with the proposed
appropriation for the worlds fair exhibit.
The same word was sent to the Alabama
and Tennessee legislatures by the senator's
from those states, and the democrats in con-
gress are all now anxious that their respec-
tive states shall no longer sulk about making
an exhibit at the fair.
It is stated that the democratic leaders of
the senate now have the assurance of twelve
republican senators that the force bill shall
not come I'D again under any circumstances.
Mr.. Aldrich is back, but he has not made
any effort to have the measure revived. The
indications now are that he will allow the
force bill to sleep indefinitely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
What General Miles Did With the Chief

What General Miles Did With the Chiefs.
CHICAGO, January 31.-When asked as to
the final disposition to be made of the In
dams now at Fort Sheridan. General Miles
said.
"That is a matter to be determined in the
future. Now that Sitting Bull and other
chiefs are killed and have most of the
others here, the Indians are left, you might
say, without leader and there is no danger
of further outbreaks on the reservations.
These men whom brought to Chicago are a
crowd of outlaws. Three hundred of the
Indians arrested were sent to Fort Sully.
itary authority and back on the reservations
could not tell what movement might be at
now at Fort Sheridan as a precaution. They
will be we'll provided for and allowed as
much liberty as is consistent with the circum-
stances. What will finally be done with
them it would be impossible for me to deter
mine at this time,
''1he chiefs who went through to Wash
ihgton are not dangerous. They have gone
merely to have conference and understand
ing with the authorities and will return to
their tribes. The Indians who renamed
loyal were not disarmed, for the reason that
1t would have been an injustice to nave
treated them the same as the hostiles. With
the hostile tribes only a very few arms were
left, simply enough for their personal pro-
lection. l anticipate no further trouble, and
if there Is ever another war with the Indians
it will be on an entirely different matter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
A Big Market for This Country.

WASHINGTON. D. c., February 4.-The bu-
reau of American republics has received q
letter from leading merchantin Brazil, who
writes as follows:
almost everything made in America Is
good for this country. Glassware is wanted
badly, particularly big tumblers. water sets
and small liquor glasses. knives and forks,
all kinds of tinware, hardware, tools, and
notions of every kind, cotton sheeting, prints,
and light weight wooden goods. In fact,
can only say that / do not know what viii
not sell. We want paper and stationery of
every kind, yarnishes, felt shoes, wooden
ware, gloves and blank books. We have re-
gently had the largest shipment of manufac-
lures from the United States ever landed
here, and although the prices charged were
outrageous, they met with a wonderfully
quick sale. Lamps which are sold in New
York for IS cents were sold here at 50 net.
and / disposed of 200 in a couple of days. If
were in business in New York instead of
Rio de Janeiro, / would do a big trade
throughout all the provinces OF Brazil lt
only wants some of the New York wholesale
firms to go for this market. and before long
our people would regularly send all their
supplies. Blaine's reciprocity idea viii lead
to increased business with US. 1t is splen-
did notion, and if Blaine can carry it out both
countries will have 6 good deal to thank
him for"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
TAXING MINERAL LANDS.
Ingalls, Not visibly Affected.

TOPEKA, KAN.-Senator Ingalls, takes his
defeat pilosophically. It 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
reelection.
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 as a
matter of course.
He had to push his way through big
crowd as he entered the Copeland dining
room shortly after o'clock. He held his
head erect and there was a suggestion of q
sarcastic smile on his face. Everybody
within sight wanted to get look at him, to
BEE how he took his defeat, and a few shook
hands with HIM and attempted to hurriedly
express their regret at his defeat. He simply
acknowledged their regrets by a nod and q
firm THANK you" Governor and Mrs.
Humphrey sat just across the table from
him, while Hon. Eugene I. Ware sat at his
left He ordered a dinner which suggested
= good appetite and likewise encouraged one,
and he ate it with evident relish, talking
chesrfully 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 70 be directed toward the table at
which he sat, which was located near the
center of the dining-room. A large crowd
pushed and iostled around the dining room to
get glimpse of him, as he sat in plain view
of the wide open door. He seemed to pay
hot the slightest attention to anyone except
those at his table, being obliviOus to the fact
that q 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 he
does
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
The Terrible Fire Damn.

YoUNGwooD, Pa, January 3O.-The explo-
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 is estimated that thereEare 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 sir 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
mirIng has there been such an unexpected
accident. with such complete annIhilatlon
of all within its reach. The Mammoth mine
has always been notably free from gas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
More Reading for the Faithful.

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. A definite plan of
action will be decided upon within a few
days, and the new paper will probably be IS
sued before the present session of the legis-
lature adJourns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
State League of Shareholders.

TRENTON, N. J., February 2.-Over 500
delegates, representing 800 building and loan
associations in this state, met in state con-
vention in the assembly chamber to form a
state league of associations, similar to those
now existing in New York, Ohio, California,
and other states.
A report was read showing that one half
million shares in such associations we're held
in the state, with q, 600 shareholders. The
total of assets is 81, 100000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
what Pr-sIdept Polk saws.

WASHINGTON. D. c., February 81 never
doubted" said President Polk, "since my
first visit to Kansas last June, what the result
would be in that state-that is. as to the defeat
of Ingalls,. / saw those people meant ousl;
ness. regard the result OF the senatorial
fight In Kansas as the greatest blow at sec
tionalism that has been struck for twenty
five years. For that reason, and nons other,
] rejoice"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
Cable Across the Pacific.

WASHINGTON. D. c., January Ex-senator
Mitchell introduced bill to incorporate the
Pacific Cable company with capital of ST.
600, 600, cooperate cable between San Fran
cisco. Hawaii. Samoa and japan. A MAORI
ty Of the board of directors must be citizens
of the United States. The secrstary of the
treasury is authorized to pay to the company
an annual subsidy of S2CQ.C0oa year for if-
teen years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
Kickapoo's Readr to srl.

GUTHRIE, o. T., January 3o.-Two of the
chiefs of the Kickapoo tribes are in this CITY.
They say that they are ready end authorized
TO sell their lands to the government. DC
Guam Nos a-Sey Is 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."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
james n. Parker. the Stage Man.

ArcH1soN, KAN, January 31.-James w.
Parker gave deeds and mortgages, covering
real estate in this county and city, aggregat-
ing $4,000 to his creditors.
Mr.. Parker is the president and practically
the owner of the National Mail company,
which has mail contracts in nearly every state
in the union.
He was one of the defendants in the fam
Gus ''star route suit. but escaped Judgment
He was supposed to be millionaire.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
Amer the AppOrtioument-Labor.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 2S.-The re-
publican senatorial caucus committee on
order of business met and agreed to recon-
mend that after the apportonment bill Is
acted upon the eight hour bill ana copyright
hill Ia taken uD,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
The Union Investment Company This Tim

Inc union investment company Ahis A'i"0
KANSAS CRY, No., January 3L-The Union
Investment company of this city is in the
hands of the sheriff.
The company has capital stock OF ST.
100000. The officers of the company are w.
p. Rice, president; II. p. Simpson, vice
president; U. I. Page secretary and treasurer
1t has been known for some time that the
company was pressed for funds. The failure
of the American National bank undoubtedly
had much to do with its suspension.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
The ChilIan ReroIutlon.

BUKSos AYERS, February 2.-According to
Gillian advices, there have been several des-
perate battles fought between the rebel
forces and the government troops There
were many killed on both sides, but the re-
ports are conflicting as to which side was
victorious.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
From Alabama to Oklahoma.

BIRSnNGHA1E, Ala, January 3O.-Fifty ne
gro families left here for king6sher, Okla
homa, and 200 more will follow in few DAYS.
A negro named Foster, from Leavenworth,
Kan, has been here for some time inducing
the negroes to migrate to Oklahoma.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
srm.npr From Nervou. Prostitution.

MoRK1sTowN, ND, January 31.-The re-
ply, is suffering from nervous prostration as
a result of over work.
He is at the home of friends here ana 10
quite i'll
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
Grand Army Posts Chipping In.

NEW YORK, February 1.-The Grant mon
ument fund has reached $4,000.
Subscriptions of small amounts are re-
ceived daily by Treasurer Horace L. Hotch-
kiss, the majority of those received of late
coming from Grand Army posts throughout
the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07

SALEM, ORE, January 3O.-A bill to pro-
vide this state with the Australian system of
ballot has passed the house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07

MADISON, WIS, January 29.-In the heuss
the repeal of the Bennett compulsory educs-
Hcnns Law was passed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
AFTER THE VOTE.
Senator PETER Talks to the House Upon
4nvttation-The Hall and Galleries
Crowded FuIl-Work in the
Afternoon Was Rapid.

Several Bills Acted Upon in Committee Of
the Whole, Among Them One to Repeal
the Act Authorizing Townships to
Vote Sugar MIL Bonds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
LEGISLATION.
Two More Contest Cases Leave Incumbsnts
In Their Seats-ExPenses of National
Encampment G. A R.-Pay
OF County OmeerA

Petition OF Miners Hseded-69a Bills on
Calendar - Secretary Window = Anti
Alien Law Passed - Grading and
Sewers Around State House.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
SLIM HOUSE.

Local Bills In Committee of the whole
Cutting MEMBER PIy-The DestItuto
on the FronIier-Cheyenne County
Seat-New Mortgage Bill
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07

Appropriation Bills In-Sennte Refuse to
MemorIalIze Congress to Open the strip
Governors Appointments = AttOr-
ney Generals Opinion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
NORMAL AT WICHITA.

special committee, consisting of Repre-
sentatives Hurt, Cleveland and Coulson, was
appointed to visit Wichita anu look into tbs
matter OF locating second state normal
school there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07

ToPKzA, Fifteenth Day of the Session.
The chairman of the house committee ON
penal institutions said, while asking for
clerk fer his committee, that he thought
some rottenness would be developed when
they visited the pepitentiary. clerk was
al
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
WAR on SHARKS AND scAIPKRs.

Cooun, OF Barton, introduced house reso-
luton aimed to correct the false reports 60
ing abroad that the Kansas legislature is la
Ole to antagonize eastern capital. 1t says
that our warfare is not directed toward the
eastern loaners of money, but towards tho
sharks and scalpers"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07

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.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
TO PAY THE PRINTER.

. A resolution has been introduced by Sena-
tor Bent Murdoch providing for an appro-
priation of SO, 136 to reimburse the newspa-
pers of the state for publishing house joint
resolutions Nos. and 8tof 1889, submitting
propositions to amend the constitution of
the state. These were the resolutions which
proposed to increase the number of judges
of the supreme court of the state and to in
crease the length of time for holding the
state legislature from fifty to ninety days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07
IMPoRrANr MATTERS.

As Well as Some Fun in the Legislature.
TOPEKA. KAN.-The senate helps to provide
for the State Soldiers home at Dodge City.
Senator Rush wanted to act upon the bill
messaRed over from the house, which appro-
pirates money for deficiency in funds of the
Dodge City Soldiers home.
There was some objection to passing an
appropriation bill before it was printed, but
explanations satisfied the senate and the bill
was passed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07

TOPEKA. KAN, 18th Day of the Session.
After the vote in joint convention. given else
where, the joint convention dissolved and
the senate retired.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-07

Mr.. Templeton, the member froV' Geary
county, has introduced bill to change the
name of Geary county back to Davis. They
since the name was changed.
USURY.
Mr.. Stephens, of Franklin county, has in
troduced bill which makes it unlawful to
take more than per cent. interest. Anyone
who takes over per cent. forfeits the inter-
est and 25 per cent. of the principal.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-10-24

"Ihct's jest whut I'm afcard Of" said
Bunco, shading his eyes with one hand
and peering ahead. AN ef hit is,
we're agoin' ter run right in ther Inca
country"
And the natives there, you say, are
savagey'
The colored man nodded.
They're wusser than in any other
part of Era=il."
The conversation was interrupted by
the appearance Of two young men, one
about the same age as Jack and the
other few years older.
"Eill IL going to strike" said one OF
them, with laugh. Hes got nearly
all his clothing off now. but he says its
hot enough down in the engine room to
broil steak. He wants to know when
you are going back.
Were going to turn around present
ly," replied the person addressed. 1--WE
why. Bunco, there's n house."
The whole party followed with their
eyes the direction of the captains out
stretched arm, and saw through the foli-
age the thatchcd roof Of native hut.
Jack turned the vessel towards shore and
rang the signal in the engine room to
shut Off steam.
In few minutes they had reached dry
land and were hurrying in the direction
Of the building leaving Bill to moor the
launch and follow them later.
The party consisted Of an English gen
tenisn named Robert Etynge, his two
sons. George and Russell: Jack Camp
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-10-24

bili was slow To comprehend the real
danger of his friends position; but when
he did so he 1T once made preparations
for their relief He gathered all the
ammunition hs could find into the pilot
house, and loaded nearly dozen repeat
ing rifles before commencing TO shoot.
When he finally opened fro he was able
TO keep n steady stream of bullets trained
upon the savages, and this thoroughly
demoralized them and caused tho major
ity to retreat precipitately from the hut
and turn their attention toward the river.
Bill was not particularly noted for his
marksmarship. and not more than one
i'm every twenty bullets took effoct; but
the unceasing fire was too much for the
natives. and they broke and ran Ike so
many sheep.
For a few minutes il looked as though
Bills plan would enabls those imprisoned
in the hut to make their escape; but with
the cessation ~ the firing the courage Of
the natives returned, and they speedily
placed the cabin between themselves and
the vessel Then they sent half dozen
particularly good shots at the doughty
engineer.
at looks ter me-" said Bill 10 himself,
as several Of tho sharp pointed sticks
few past him, las il we'd kinder got
inter a hornets nest. These burned saw
ages will starve the boys out unless can
drive them on. guess I'll wait till after
dark and see II can't carry some rifles
to them"
For some time afterwards the mind OF
the engineer was b,isily engaged in choos-
ing from a number Of plans the ono best
suited for the speedy deliverance Of his
fellow tourists. Itwould be necessary to
reach the cabin without alarming the
savages, and at tho Same time leave be-
hind him nome indication Of his presence
on board the vessel, thus distracting their
attention from his expedition.
he finally perfected a scheme that
would carry out his idea, and when night
fell, he had completed his arrangements
for liberating the tourists.
he secured all the rifles In bundle
and slowed about his clothing al the
cartridges he could carry. Thsn he set
the whistle on the boat 10 blowing, tying
back the valve cord, 30 as b kAukssa
tho natives and give then b understand
that he was sti1 on board. he vssssl
was also provided with large and ress-
nant brass bell, and the slappsr Of this
he connected by cord with ths nl'vo9-