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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
The American Live Stock Commits
sion,


CHICAGO, December 24.-The American
Live Stock Commission company has de-
cided to throw up its hands and abandon It's
fight against the regular live stock commits
sion men on the Chicago, St. Louis and
Kansas City exchanges. The decision was
reached at the annual meeting. resolution
was passed authorizing the newly elected
board of directors to take such measures as
are necessary to enable the company to get
out of business. The great cattle shipping
combine would have wound up its affairs
then and there but for an opinion by William
Brown, of Bloomington, the general counsel
of the company, to the effect that there was
a lot of litigation pending which will neces-
state the corporation remaining in existence
until the legal difficulties are settled. This
winds up the great attempt of the cattle men
to become independent of the commission
men at the receiving yards. The American
Live Stock Commission company was organ
lied in December. 1888. The men who
founded the company were owners, breeders,
buyers, ranchers and cattlemen generally,
commission men being barred.
The object of the combine was to avoid
what we're thought to be the extortionate
charges of the commission men. The COM
mission men charge 50 cents head on all
sa2es- Cattle run from eighteen to twenty
two head per car, and twenty head per car
would be fair average. The men who
founded the American Live Stock Commits
sion company controlled not less than 5000
cars of cattle per year, or 300, 900 head, on
which the commissions they were forced to
pay amounted to $3.50, 600
Under the belief that they could handle
their cattle cheaper than the commission
men could, the cattlemeu combined.
The company was originally founded un-
der the Illinois law. When it started only
cattlemen joined, but later on, in order to
popularize it, members of the farmers ALI
ance in several states were permitted to buy
stock. One rule of the combine was that no
member could own over twenty-fiv shares
of stock. If it had not been for the farmers
alliance the combine would have been dis
solved several months ago. A meeting was
held at the Grand Pacific to determine what
should be done, but the farmers alliance
representatives outnumbered the cattlemen
three to one, and insisted on continuing the
organization.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
OUR SHARE
What Kansas Pays the Inter.
nal Revenue.
An Interesting Comparison OF the
Figures Of the Liquor Traffic In
Kansas With That of Missouri
One Fruit DIstiIlery In Kansas.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 2.-The
annual report of the commissioner of inter-
nal revenue, which has just been issued, gives
some interesting figures about internal reve-
nue. collections in Kansas. The total amount
collected during the year by Collector Cyrus
Leland was s1es,e29 There were 129 viola
lions of the revenue laws in the sts.e, of
which 102 were retail liquor dealing without
paying tax; eight violations were Wholesale
liquor dealing without paving tax; two were
Illicit distill,ng, and three were violations of
the tobacco laws. In the fourteen months,
ending June 30, 1891, the collector of inter-
nal revenue issued 7,413 licenses; 1852
were to dealers in manufactured tobacco,
2.811 to retail liquor dealers, 10 to wholesale
liquor dealers, 2 to rectifers, 207 to manu-
facturers of cigars, to manufacturers of
tobacco, 525 to retail dealers in malt liquors,
and 152 to retail dealers in oleomargarine.
The report shows that while Missouri had
8.115 licenses to retail liquor dealers. Kansas
had only 2,81L The report also shows that
In Kansas only one distillery is operated,
and that is q fruit distillery. Missouri has
IS dlstillefies. The number of gallons OF
spirits rectifed IN Kansas was 9, 1872; the
number in Missouri was 3, 1856, III. The total
number of gallons of distilled spirits gagged
An Kansas was 5.742; in Missouri it was IL,
6l3, 159. The number of gallons OF spirits in
the hands of Kansas wholesale liquor dealers
at the end of the year was q. DOL; in the
hands of Missouri wholesale liquor dealers,
l,S35, 5l6 The report shows that there has
been no spirits in distillery warehouses in
Kansas since 1887.
The report also shows that $40, 1877 pounds
OF tobacco was consumed during the year by
Kansas cigar factories; the number of cigars
manufactured was II, O4S, 726. There are two
tobacco factories in the state, and they used
ness, producing L, 401 pounds of plug and
twist. and 2,66I pounds of smoking tobacco.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
Respect and Affection.


WASHINGTON, d. c., December A.-The
Kansaus in Washington met in Monumental
hall to take action regarding the death of
Senator Plumb.
A large number were present and j. II.
Franklin, of Russell. Kan, presided.
Colonel R. ]. Hinton, who was associated
with Senator Plumb in the publication of
the Kansas News at Emporia, thirty -four
years ago, delivered touching eulogy.
congressman Perkins spoke and said
there was never a senator who accomplished
more IN the way of practical legislation than
Plumb.
Isaac Sharpe, of Council Grove, who exam
ined Plumb for admission to the bar at En-
poria, in 1860, Albert Griffin, d. ]. Roberts,
D. J. Evans and p. j. Coston also spoke.
A committee, of which ex-Congressman
Perkins was chairman, presented resolutions,
which were adopted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
No Time for Force.

NEW YORK, December 28.-The representa-
tive Irisamen Of this city are highly indig-
nant over the circular that is now being dis
tributed over the country by the revolutionary
faction, and which declares that the time for
a revival of physical force methods has ar
rived, and urging a reorganization of Fenian
circles everywhere. 1t is PROBABLE that a
mass meeting of the home rule elements will
shortly be called to denounce the sentiments
expressed in the circular.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
Kansas Newspaper Men.

Kansas Newspaper Men.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December pa num-
sas are in Washington this winter. George
II. Apperson, formerly of Topeka, is with
the Chicago Herald; C. c. Randolph, form-
erly with the Kansas City Times in Topeka,
is with the New York Times; Harvey Flem-
ing, formerly city editor OF the Wichita Eagle,
is with the California Associated Press: Mrs
Bell Ball, at one time with the Common
wealth in Topeka. is here doing special work
for q number of western papers, and ]. e.
Hebbard IL writing for the Alliance Advocate
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02

Official About the Cherokee Treaty
WASHINGTON. d. G., December 29.-Sec-
rotary Noble received telegram from the
Cherokee COMMISSION stating that the
treaty with the Indians for the cession to the
United States of the Cherokee strip Is now
before the council of the Cherokee nation for
confirmation, with good prospects of early
and favorable action. The terms of the treaty
press by the commission some days ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
A Land Slide.

Sioux C1TY, IA, December "a heavy
landslide occurred on the Chicago. Milwau-
kee, St. Paul & Omaha road leading to the
Missouri river bridge. tram passing
through was buried IN the debris. No one
was badly hurt, but the bridge ls blocked
and cannot be cleared for forty-eight hours.
Trains on the Union Pacific, Elkhorn & Pa
cifc Short Line are cut off from the west un-
til the wreck is cleared.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
Jamaican Reciprocity.

Jam aICan ReCTPF0cfty.
WASHINGTON. d. c., December 2a-The
reciprocity negotiations with Jamaica have
reached q satisfactory conclusion, thus COM
pleting q series of trade conventions made
with the sugar producing colonies of Great
Britain and tho West Indies.
Flour has beeL reduced 50 per cent; kero-
sene, inetead of paying 8 pence, will hereaf-
tor pay only 6X pence; patent medicines are
to be admitted free, and the free list has
heen enlarged 90 % to open . market to GER
tain American products heretofore practi-
cally excluded from the West Indies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
The Cherekee.s New Chief.

The Cherokee's New Chief.
TAmEouAH. L z, December &C. ].
Harris has been elected principal chief of the
Cherokee nation, to succeed ]. b May e,
vbc died last week. Harris has been PROM
inent in Cherokee politics for the past twelve
years, having served in the senate and a. q
delegate to Washington, and was only re-
Gently elected treasurer of the Cherokee na-
ton.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
THE BIG ION IH.
increase Of Imports Astonishlngs
the Month Showing the Largest
Figures In the Hlstory Of tho
Country-The Years Trade Set
Forth.

-WAsHMoToH d. c.. December &.-Maior
S. g. Brock. chief of the bureau of statistics,
has just prepared the usual monthly state
ment of foreign commerce, imports and ex-
ports, for the month of November. The
statement - q source of astonishment - we'll
% great qualification in the magnificent 10
suits that appear, more particularly in ex-
ports. The imports of merchandise during
tho month of November in value amounted
10 s64. 5S8. 619, showing an increase of about
$780, over the value of the imports of
November, 1890 It will be seen that the
effects of the new tariff have not been such
as to create any decrease in the value of the
importe. The value of the imports for the
month of November, 1889, was $5e, S94, 784;
for the month of November, 1883, $685.
1S9; for the month of November, 1887, $751;
9i9, 80. 1t will DO observed that the value of
imports for November was much above the
average for the previous four years.
The value of the exports Ii SO unprece-
dented. % far surprising that of any previ
Gus month in the history of the country'e
foreign commerce, that it Is really q matter
of great astonishment.
The value of exports for the month of No
vember reached the magnificent amount OF
$llO, 100. 20, about three and two thirds NIL
lions per day during the month of November.
This was the value of merchandise which
left tie shores of the United States every day
during the month of November. This mer-
cnandise was largely made up of agricultural
products, namely, breadstutfs and provisions
and cotton.
In October the exports were unequaled by
any month previous to it, and the largest
month prior to October of this year in the
value of exports was the month of Decetn.
Der, 1880, but never until October of this
year has the value of exports reached $780,
O00, 600. Here is an increase from October
to November of nearly $S,OOO.0OO
The total value of exports for twelve
months ending November 81, 1891, was $949,.
or, 185, which is very much larger than fol-
any twelve months during the history of the
government. For the corresponding twelve
months of the prior year, ending with No
vember 80, 1880, the value of the exports was
1856, 952, l36. Here then is an increase over
last year of $50, 07O, 049. and an increase o,
$l3, OOO, 900 over the twelve months ending
November 80, 1889, or $169, OOO, 900 over the
exports for the twelve months ending No
vember 80, 1888.
The total value of this couutry's foreign
commerce, which includes imports and ex-
ports, for the twelve months ending Novem-
Der 3D. 1891, was 81 ,769, 393, 674, which is much
larger in quantity and value than the for
eign commerce for any prior yearsifa the his
tory of the government.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
In a Foo.

NEW York, December 29.-The heaviest
fog that has appeared in this city in years
has hung over this city all day. Traffic on
the streets has been much impeded, and on
the river the ferry boats, tow boats and
at much reduced speed. Although several
large steamers are due none of them have
been reported from Fire Island. All trains
on the various railroads are much delayed,
but a. yet no serious accidents have been NJ
ported.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
Roodllne In Canada.

QunEc, December 25.-An extra of th,
official Gazette Is published, dissolving the
legislature and appointing another royal
commission to investigate further alleged
ooodling by the late government.
Nominations will be held on March and
voting on March 8. Wrts were returnablc
on the 18th, the legislature being called for
April.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
Ar Emooria.

EaRoRIA. KAN.-The train bearing the 70
mains of Senator Plumb arrived at 8:15 p.
M, when it was received BY the Grand Army
and great numbers of citizens- The bier was
conveyed to the senator's late residence,
and guard composed of members of Col
onel Plumb's regiment, the Eleventh Kan
sas cavalry, took charge until the hour of
burial
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
ESCAPED Again.

FRESNO, CAL, December 29.-Gratton Dali
ton, the fugitive train robber who escaped
from V,ssata Jail last September. was over
taken in the mountains, and in desperate
fight one of the officers was killed and two
of the robber gang we're wounded. Dalton.
however, escaped unhurt. He was convicted
of robbing the Southern Pacific train at
Alila, in Tulare county, last January.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
Ina Dazad State.

NEW YORK, December 9.-Edward II.
Field still persists in starving himself. He
has greatly alarmed his physicians and War
den Fallon was instructed to give him whisky.
The warden says Field seems to oe in dazed
state and that the only time his face shows
any expression is when the family physi-
caan calls.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
Pearl Harbor.

Hoso1ULU, December 29.-The United
States steamship Charleston, Captain Kelley,
sailed for Valparaiso, Chill. Favorable hopes
for the future have been excited here by
President Harrison's message to congress
recommending appropriations sufficient to
remove the distractions at the entrance of
Pearl harbor and to allow the establishment
of United States coaling station there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
Promotions in the Prlestho,

Promotions in the Priesthood.
New YoRK, December IA cable dis
Catholic News announces the appointment
OF the very Rev. Ignatius r. Horssmann, d.
D., of tho cathedral Of Philadelphia, q
bishop Of Cleveland. Ohio; Rev. Sebastian
Messmer. d. D.. professor Of canon law in
the Catholic university at Washington. a
bishop Of Green Bay, Wis, AMI vsry Rev.
james Sohweback, vcar general q IAHuose,
Via, = promoted - thaf vocontsse.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
m. Rabala Win.

LAnxDo, Tex, December IA battle BE-
tvoen the Nexican troops and 0arxia's revo-
luaa.uary benA Il reported 20 have takea
49,. the Latter being victorious. The eceoe
- ~ eaRneonseut IVES in 0exieos sbooe ~.
onk1 miloo bo2ov Brownsville.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
A Parnallite Victory.

DuB1n, December 28.-Au election at
Waterford to fill the vacancy caused BY the
death of Richard Power. resulted in . victory
for the Parnellites. This is the first bye cleo
ton won by that section of the party since
the split, and they are correspondlngly jubi-
liant. John e. Redmond (Parnellite) re-
ceived Its votes and Michael Davitt INC
Carthyite) 1,29.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02

The Great Industries All Busy;
No Mills Stop.

Iron Trades Unusually Activs-flol-
iday Trade Has Been Very Large,
While General Trade 10 Fair for
the Season-Wheat Higher; Corn
Lower.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-02
z n FIald Insane,

z. n. Field Insane.
WA1z1 Plans, N. T., Decembef A-The
jury investigating lie condsEioa Of + n.
Yield, after consultaion Of fifteen minutes
brought IN . verdsot that - ~ t1oaDo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10
A BIT OF PHILOSOPHY.
Advice to Farmers on Subject Of Utmost
Importance.

Advice to Farmers on a Subject of Utmost
Importance.
III man is shiftless and improvident
be he farmer. mechanic or professional
man. no power under the sun can make
him prosperous or contented, or keep
him so. The reform we want all along
the line is a reform of character. We
want men, The man who by eharac-
ter, by force of mind and energy of ac-
tion is fit to grasp circumstances and
bend them to his purpose is succeed
ing IN business be he on the farm or
elsewhere. The person who is shift
less and at only for servitude will fail
of independence even under the splen-
did opportunities for individual effort
that American agriculture affords
The principles of character which
make success in life possible are born
in men The education Of the home,
the school and the business world de-
velop Inherited traits This fact leads
TO the one practical remark that while
il is our duty to make our homes aud
school and the methods Of the business
world such that character may find a
fair and open field for development
there is a higher duty This duty is 10
SEE. as far as possible. that our chill
dren make marriages that win promote
their own welfare and give some as
surance that the next generation viii
inherit characteristics which may
make SUCCESS ia life possible. Omaha
stock man and Cultivat0r
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eAectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and ac-
ceptable to tho stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try Il. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Ffc SKRUP CO.
ShR FRANCISCO, cAt.
LOUISVILLE NJ HEY YORK NY
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10

so that the corn may not absorb
moisture from beneath, and that the
cats and terrier may have chance at
the rats aud mice However, the rats
will not infest crib under which there
IS plenty OF light Make the crib on
high ground with enough slope TO drain
well, taking care that the foundation
is level. The floor may be made of
puncheons. Trim off the slivers from
the upper side; otherwise it will be a
difficult matter to shovel out the corn.
A doorway is made by cutting through
three or four Of the lower poles, mailing
board against their ends to hold them
in place. A door is hinged to the out
side of the crib, and as the corn is
thrown in boards are placed inside the
crib across the opening. II they pass
beyond the opening only an inch at
each end, they can be removed easily
when it is desired to take out the corn.
The roof is made of clapboards or of
common lumber. If boards are used,
they should be just long enough to
reach across the crib, and the weights
placed on them should be put on their
ends. If the boards project they will
split in from the end to the point
where they rest on the crib. 1t is bet
ter to weight than to nail the boards
down. since they must be turned each
year to avoid warping.
A pole pen can be made with a drive
way in the middle, which can be used
for a wagon or machinery shed most of
the year. The cribs run up to the roof,
and the driveway is rooted over into
loft for the storage of hoes, forks,
rakes and other light tools. The win
ter months furnish opportune time for
cutting and hauling the necessary tim
Der for such a structure
Our illustration gives a good idea of
a pole crib with driveway through
the center. American Agriculturist
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10
Catarrh Cannot lie Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, rs they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease Catarrh Is n
blood or constitutional disease, and In order
to euro il YOU must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
nets directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Halls Catarrh Cure II not quack
medicine lt was prescribed BY one OF the
best physicians in this country for years,
and Is regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best tonics known, combiued
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results IN curing
Catarrh Send for testimonials, free.
J. CHENEY 4 Co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price IS cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10
FARM AND GARDEN.
A PoLE CORN CRIB.


Nuc Mebt i-'ohohllcai ia oeotohA N""io
Timber Is Not Scarce.
In such pen, II properly made, corn
will keep as well as in any crib or
house that can be devised The pen
should not be more than eight feet
wide, and two feet less width Is yet
better, The length Is determined by
the desired capacity, or the length OF
the poles to be had. The poles should
not be large, and notched only
deep enough to prevent their rolling,
and TO bring them near enough togeth-
er to prevent the corn rolling out; for
II the poles are large, or brought close
together, the circulation of air will not
be free enough. Cribs are commonly
made too close; although the cracks be-
tween the poles be two inches wide,
not enough rain to do any appreeiable
damage will beat in, because the poles
will project out over the cracks. A
foundation may be made by laying
large logs on the ground; but this Is
Objectionable, as the rats will burrow
under the logs. A better foundation is
made by setting blocks in the ground,
below the line OF frost and high
enough to bring the floor Of the crib at
least eighteen inches above the ground,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10

The popular Louisville q 81. Louis Air
Line, after having tho misfortune u sus-
pend through traffic for 90 days on account
Of tho hurnlng out and eaving IN q lun'
nell u again opOn for business Ihs AR
Lineis 53miles the shortest between Stl'ouis
and Louisville, aud the only line running
solid yestibuled trains with parlor ana an
Inc cars daily between the two cities. Our
ponular agents are mt their usual places
ready 20 serve the public.
w. A, WILLARD, H. a, 1AMfbhll1
Dist Passenger Ag't, Gen, n,fassenBor AZ =,
lO3 n. Broadway, Evansville, lhu'
st. Louis. Mo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10

'N- - ~ ehAr hNALlhl ublSf-
on each side. 1t may be lined inside,
If preferred, with boards or paper
The ground plan Gig. y shows the
arrangement. The passageway is at
A. For an explanation of the several
parts, B b B are the poultry rooms D
ID ID the roosting platforms, C c the
feed bins, + the door and Z E, etc.
the windows
The passageway, A, may be board
floor, and the poultry rooms be fioored
with earth. The small room to the
right may be used for sitting hens, or
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10
Thn am In ihn IIoneY.

Life isn't such pleasant thing af-
ter all, said chappie.
"Why not?" a,Sed Cholly.
"Well, it's pretty hard, dontcher-
know, to have 20 sit in club window
all day TO show TO the world that you
haven't - do anything 70 make q liv-
ing N. Y. Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-10
pousLE POULTRY HOUSE.

1t Is Large, But weil-Lighted, Warm
and Convenient.
This is styled a double" poultry
house because it is divided, and has
windows on two sides 1t is we'll
lighted, warm and convenient. 1t is
lsx25 feet ) feet to the caves, and IL
feet to the gable, sided with matched
lumber and has only one door. but has
six windows-two at each end and one