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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-05
Revolutionary Plot

BEMM, February N.-The emperor's
speech to the members of the BrandenburR
dlet. who banqueted him, in which he said,
In reference to his proposed anti-socialist
legislation, my course is the right one.
and viii be prosecuted to the utmost" has
stlrred up the people. This in addition to
bus other statement, my will is the supreme
capital. -
Anlnstance of the heated passions of the
masses was exemplifled when body of three
or four thousand unemployed men met by pre-
concerted arrangement in public way and
passed series OF inhamma.ory resolutions
denouncing employers and a system of gov
eminent which enabled the latter to crush
the workingman beneath the iron heel of
capital, and calling upon the government to
take steps to protect the interests of working
classes.
News of this bold gathering, in defiance of
the recent order of the authorities prohibiting
such meetings, spread with rapidity through
out the city. The result was social a9itators
determined to take advantage of the excited
and unemployed men and make a demon
stration before the castle of the emperor.
Led by socialist agitators the workmen
marched In the direction of Unter-den-Lin-
den, the most celebrated avenue in Berlin.
Ihe police were utterly unable to cope with
the roaring, swelling, enthusiastic crowd, en-
couraged by thousands of other persons who
watched their progress through the streets.
On arriving beneath the statue of Frederick
the Great, halt was made and socialist
leader made passionate address to them,
urging them to carry their demonstration up
to the gates of the castle. Loud cheers
greeted the suggestion, and then at signal
the workingmen began singing the Marseil-
lalse and marched on, cheered by thousands
who had gathered in the broad avenue to wit
ness the demonstration.
The workmen, passing through the line of
the police which barred their passage, had
nearly reached the castle gate when q strong
detachment of police threw themselves across
the short portion of the thoroughfare inter-
vening between the rioters and the castle and
made determined charge upon the head of
the workingmen's column. The latter for
moment or SO, nerved by the roaring cheers
OF thousands, stubbornly withstood the at
tack Of the police and pressed onward by those
In the rear, actually managed to gain head
way and to beat back the powerful police de-
tachment.
The latter, however, rallied, and hitting
furlously right and left, wounded scores upon
scores of workingmen, who were trampled
beneath the feet of the officers of the law.
Somebody among the workmen called upon
them to retreat and return one hundred thou
sand strong and be prepared to meet the
emperor's butchers, as they called them.
A retreat then commenced and soon devel-
oped into a flight and panic. The police
took 100 prisoners. Sixty or seventy wounded
rioters, who remained upon the field of bat
tie, were taken to the hospital.
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w, r. C.,

ATcMsoN.-This is the largest w. r. C..
convention ever held in this department,
there being 2zS accredited delegates. The
report of the secretary shows total member
ship of s, 500, an increase of just thousand
during the year. The number of CORPS at
present is 247. The amount of cash expended
In relief during the year was s., 1925 be-
sides much larger amount of relief m other
than cash. There were 7S9 families relieved
IN the department during the year. There
were general services held fhrouahout the De.
partment ON Memorial day, and a large num-
Der of children took part in the exercises.
There were 166 unknown graves provided for.
The w. r. C. elected officers az follows
Ms. Ida w. Moore, Abilene. department
president; Mrs. Ida C.. Martin, Atchison.
senior vice, BY reclamation; Mra Jones, Nor.
ton, junior vice.
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Mourners at the casket

MOurnerS at the CaSket
LONDON, March Lon the day which had
been appointed for the wedding of the Prin-
cess May and the Duke of Clarence, the queen
entered the crypt in Albert chapel alone and
remained within a considerable period. Il 10
expected that the Prince and Princess Of
Wales will pay visit to Windsor, when there
will be family council concerning the dis
position of the remains.
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The Encampment.

A1cH1soS. KAN.-The closing of Monday
found but few private buildings decorated.
The street arches and public decorations were
arranged as far as could be done and keep
them under cover.
But early Tuesday, with their minds full of
regrets and doubts, the entire city set to work
with q discrimination to decorate, come what
might.
At daylight fire engine and company of
are iaddies washed the mud and slush from
the paved streets and left very neat results
behind them.
Public and private buildings stores and
residences were draped and festooned With
the national colors. Large triple arches
were erected over two of the principal street
crossings.
Portraits Qf the men famous in the fight
for the union were everywhere displayed.
Then the low clouds began to ift, and streak
of sunshine gladdened all hearts.
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A Marvellous Death.

INV YoRx, March Harry Williams, Is
years old, met with an extraordinary des8h
by an electric shock. Young Williams was
talking to number of friends, who were
standing near pole which supported . num-
Der of electric light wires. It was noticed
that Harry had portion of an iron hoop IN
his hand, with which he would occasionally
strike the pole. Suddenly, and without the
slightest warning, Williams spran2 forward,
and at the same time uttered q piercing
shrek. Then he sank motionless upon the
sidewalk, and when picked up he was found
to be dead. The only mark upon the body,
when it was examined, was burn upon the
hand which had held the hoop.
1t is thought that there must have been .
leakage in the electric light wire pole and at
the moment of the cotnact of the boys iron
hoop with the pole he must have either
stepped into some water or upon, another
piece of iron and that completed the circuit
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Another Postoffice Robbed.

AIIOCT1ST SVOIiIC0 hOOOSOs
OIATHE, KAs., February 25.-The postofice
at Stanley, a small town on the Kansas City,
Clinton q Springfield railroad in the eastern
part of this county, was robbed the other
night. Postmaster Allison reports loss OF
from $50 to SIS in stamps. Postal cards and
stamped envelopes were left untouched. A
considerable amount of goods and notions
was taken from the store in which the Office
is kept. Entrance was gained by breaking
out glass door in front of the store.
This is the second robbery for this Office
within the last few months. In fact, nearly
every Office in this county has been robbed
once or twice within the last year. So far no
clue is had to the robbers.
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! he Emperor's Vigils.

BKRIM.-The emperor remained Watching
from the windows of the castle, surrounded
by several generals and half dozen aides-de-
camp, until half an hour after midnight.
when he dismissed his staff, after receiving
reports by the orderlies from all the military
and police districts.
Previous to retiring for the night the EN-.
peror dismissed the Alexander regiment Of
guards, which had been on duty throughout
however, are being kept within easy call.
The emperor slept in the undress uniform
he had worn during the day, and arose three
or four times before daylight to inquire if the
city was quiet.
1t is evident, from the number of heads
and hands wrapped up in bloody bandages.
the city, that 200 or 300 people at least have
suffered more or less injury at the hands Of
the police.
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The Platform as Reported.

ne FlaCIOTn as HepOTCSOs
ST. LoU1s.-Chalrman Cavanaugh, of the
committee of 150 on platform, made the re-
port for the committee. It first recites al
length the grievances of producers and labor.
ers which eliminated in the gathering Of
delegates from numerous industrial organiza-
tions to consider the situation and apply q
remedy.
In this preamble is this paragraph:
1--WE assert that a political organization
representing the political principles herein
stated, is necessary to redress the grievances
of which we complain"
It concludes: -
To form a more perfect union, to establish
Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide
for common defense, promote general vel
fare and secure the blessings of liberty fol
ourselves and Our posterity, we do ordain and
establish the following platform of principles
First-We declare the union of labor forces
of the United States this day accomplished,
permanent and perpetual. May its spirit
enter into all hearts for the salvation of the
republic and the uplifting of mankind.
ates it. Every dollar taken from industry
without an equivalent is robbery. eff any
will not work, neither shall he eat.''
Third-Demands a national currency, safe,
sound and flexible, issued by the general
government only, full legal tender for all
debts, public and private, and that without
the use of banking corporations; just, equi-
table means of circulation, tax not to ex-
coed 2 per cent, as set forth in the sub-treas-
ury plan of the farmers alliance, or some
better system. Also by payment on the dis
charge of its obligations for public improve
ments.
/; Fourth-Demands the free and unlimited
coinage of SILVER.
Fifth-Demands that the amount of circu-
latinp rnadirpn ho cpoodily inoraoco1 to MT
less than $50 per capita.
Sixth-Demands graduated income tax.
Sixth-Believes that the money of the coun-
try should be kept as much as possible in the
hands of the people, and hence i've demand
that all national and state revenues should be
eminent, economically and honestly admin
istered."
Eighth-Demands that postal savings banks
be established by the government for the
safe deposit of the earnings of the people and
to facilitate exchange.
The subcommittee upon the land plank
submits the following for approval: 'Iand,
including all the natural resources of wealth,
is the heritage of all the people and should
not be monopolzed for speculative purposes
and alien ownership of land should be pro-
hibited. All lands now held by railroads and
other corporations in excess of their actual
needs and all lands now owned by aliens
should be reclaimed by the government and
held for actual settlers only" =
Tenth-Transportation being the means of
exchange and public necessity, the govern
ment should own and operate the railroads
in the interest of the people.
acknowledgement and telephones, like
the postoffce system, should be owned and
operated by the government in the interest of
the people.
Twelfth-Demands of government the is
sue of legal tender notes and pay union SOL
diers the difference in the price of deprecated
money, in which he was paid, and gold.
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No New Federal Buildings


WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1.-The house
committee on public buildings and grounds
held spirited wrangle over the proposition
of Chairman Bankhead and others to stay
any and all applications for new public build
ings. When the committee adjourned no
conclusion had been reached, but the ques-
ton will be determined at the next meeting
of the committee. There is a strong DISPOSE
ton on the part of few of the members to
adhere to Mr.. Holman's policy and provide
and others, ON the other hand, believe the
duty of congress is to provide for buildings
where the government service demands.
Should this policy prevail on this question it
will lay the Kansas City, Kan, federal build
ing project on the shelf, in which Represent
alive Funston is interesting himself, and
knock out the project of Senator Vest to Sc
cure q building at Joplin. Both of these bills
are all right in the senate.
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The Big Platform Commute

The Big Platform Committee.
ST. LoU1s.-For an hour after converting
in evening session the convention waited to
hear from the mammoth committee on reso-
lutions, consisting of $50 members, but ad-
jou1ned disappointed.
The committee on platform went into ex-
ecutive session soon after the various mem
bers had been selected in convention and
kept at work far into the night.
General Weaver was proposed for chair
general worthy foreman of the Knights of
Labor, was unanimously chosen for that posi-
ton. Taylor, of Tennessee, and McClelland,
(McLallinO of Kansas, were elected secre-
tarles.
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A Million Dollar Deal.

CHICAGO, February pa million dollar
transfer of Minnesota mineral lands was con-
snmmated at the Grand Pacific hotel. The
land in question comprises 1900 acres stu
ated in Ramsey and st. Louis counties, Min
nesota. The former owners of these lands
originated the Itaska Iron Mining company,
and after getting $4,000 worth of improved
mining machinery and securing the steel for
seven mile railroad, were unable to pro
coed further with the company. For several
days Colonel E. D. Sawyer, of Cleveland. o.,
with Captain Frank Barret, of Lancaster, o.,
Baker, of St. Paul, who represented Mr..
Gamble, the big soap man, and other CAPT
talists interested.
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Railroad Y. M. 9. A.

Railroad Y. M. e. a.
CHICAGO, February "a largely attended
international conference of delegates from
the railroad departments of the Young Mems
Christian association opened in the Garfield
Park Boulevard building, with John g. Percy
presiding.
The object of the gathering Is to receive re-
ports regarding the work which has been
done during the past year in promoting the
aims and influence of the Young Mems
Christian association among the railroads of
the country, and to consider and agree upon
plans for still further pushing this branch of
work during the coming year. The conven-
ton will be IN session for four days
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The Five Tribes Oppose =

me five IribeS OPPOSE :
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 2a-There
is no show for Oklahoma at this session of
congress. The efforts of Delegate Dave Har-
vey, ex- Congressman Sidney Clarke, Colonel
w. p. Hackney, Hon. Horace Speed and
others to secure the passage of Harvey's bill
for the admission of Oklahoma as one of the
states of the union will be of no avail. There
is no longer any doubt but the committee on
territories, before which the bill now rests,
will present an unfavorable report and that
of course means the death of the bill,
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CONTINUING DULL1Es8
Trade Not Materially Changed
But Dullness More Felt.
Gold Going Abroad Checks specu-
lation In Breadstuffs Enormous
Increase In Production Of Iron
Wooden Mills Much More Acti q.

New Yozx, February Or. q. Dm& CO.
Weekly Review of Trade says:
The state of domestic trade has not materi-
ally changed, though the continuing dullnes
is perhaps moro generally felt
Speculation in breadstufs has bean much
lsss &C i've since gold began to 60 abroad,
andwheat has declined cents during the
past week, the Atlantic exports being small,
while the receipts at the west were over 2,0o0,-
600 bushels in three days Corn has risen e
of q cent and oats " cen while scarcely any
change appears in pork produc 9.
Oil is Ike lower and coffee 1c stronger,
with small transactions in both.
The only great branch of manufactures
which makes discouraging reports at present
is the iron and steel industry, and the DIM
Guilty there is the enormous increase in pro-
duction.
In cotton the-e is a larger consumption
than has ever been known before. The
wooden mills have recently been much more
active, with larger orders for goods, and
manufacturers purchases of wool are for the
past week much larger than a year ago.
Money continues in abundant supply, with
no pressure at anv of the interior markets !;
but the large shipments of gold, sand to be
for Russia, lead to the belief that the money
market must be dear soon.
The business failures throughout the coun-
try for the last seven days were go, compared
with 299 the last week, and go for the CORES
pondinQ week last year,
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A Ship Load Starts,

PHILADELPHIA, February 25.-Loaded to
other guards with -four and provisions for
the famine stricken province of Russia, the
steamship Indiana left here on her voyage of
mercy with the cheers and we'll wishes of
thousands and the strains of america" fol-
lowing her as she steamed down the river.
The great cargo she carries is purely an
American offering. 1t is expected the steamer
will reach her destination, the harbor of Lii
ban, March 8.
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DAVID B. HILL.
New York Democrats Build q
Platform for Him.
The Resolutions Have Five Heads
and Cover Modern Democracy
Hill Had ExtinguIshed the State
Debt-opposes the Seventy Cent
Dollar.

ALBANY, N. Y, February M.-The New York
democratic state convention elected delegates
to Chicago, nominated q full electoral ticket
and adopted platform, divided into five
parts.
First, the example of Governor Tilden-On
this point the platform recalls with proud
memory the grand achievement of Tilden
and indorses his financial, administrative
and taxation policies.
Second, the record of Governor Hil-The
democrats of New York, says the platform,
refer with grateful pride to the lnfexibly
sound finance of Governor Hill, who had ex-
tinguished the state debt, maintained steady
adherence to the reform of unjust taxation
and the repeal of the super-added impositions
of the Mckinley laws. This section also in
dorees Governor Hills craftsmanship, energy
and foresight, which opposed the 70 cent
dollar, pushing for birth in the body of the
Sherman silver bill. He has taken up, says
the platform, the peoples cause, assailed re-
publican degradation of the peoples silver
money and led the advance of the democratic
party of New York to the solid ground of
high justice and equality, upon which the
democrats of to-day stand absolutely without
SAoSoAo OI ulNlblOus we QcIu6uCl, WIFI ulIu,
that every dollar coined in the United States
shall be equal to every other dollar and de-
mand redress of their present shameless in
equality.
Third, Governor Hill the candidate of the
convention at Chicago-After reciting further
the various admirable qualities of Governor
Hill, this section of the platform says: "In
obedience to the mandate of the democratic
voice of New York, the delegates selected by
this convention are instructed to present to
the national democratic convention the name
of David B. Hill as a candidate for president
OF the United States, democrat who has led
the party from victory to victory for seven
successive years, and who has never known
defeat"
Fourth, to vote as a unit-The said dele
gates are further instructed to act as a unit
IN all matters entrusted to their charge, said
act to be determined by vote of the majority
of the delegates.
Fifth, Governor Flowers Administrations
This section congratulates the people of the
state upon Governor Flowers administration,
and extends to him cordial support.
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At Colorado snrinaa.

At Colorado Springs.
CoLoRADo SPMHGs, March 1-Arrauee-
ments have been completed to Oman tn
Printers' home here May II.
The National Editorial association. which
viii arrive on four Santa Fe trains on fhe
evening of May II, win participate IN rs
dedicatory exercises. George w. Chile
himself wiz Be present.
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Coming Down.

CHICAGO, March 1.-The Western Union
Telegraph company is continuing its policy
of reducing telegraph rates. Their latest ne
duction includes rates to and from many
points in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska,
Minnesota and Kansas. It also lessons inter-
state rates where they were 80 cents to 40
cents.
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A Kansas Case Decided.

~ NdI1SdS Ease D0CIOeOs
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 25.-The
interstate commerce commission has handed
Kan, creamery against the Union Pacific.
The complaint was that the rates on butter
IN less than car lots from Lincoln to Denver
were a discrimination against the plaintiff.
The decision is that the rates are not unrea-
sonable, considering that the sparsely settled
country through which the road runs furn-
ishes comparatively little business to the road
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A Mine on Fire,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, February GA terri
BILE fire is burning in the Cahaba Coal Mining
company's mine at Blockton, forty miles
from Birmingham. Its origin Ii unknown.
So far as known no lives have been lost. The
mine is being flooded. The loss will be many
thousands and the fire will burn for many
days, as it is utterly beyond control.
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Chairman Polk,

ST. LOUIS, Mo.-At the caucus it became
evident that many southern delegates are not
in favor of third party action.
Before the caucus closed all the delegates
from Georgia, including Moses and Living
determine on third party they would with
draw from the body. Alabama, Tennessee,
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North
carolina state alliances made similar an
nouncement.
I REPORT ON CREDENTIALS
The report recommended the seating of M6
delegates from the Farmers alliance, So from
the Farmers Mutual Benefit association, SO
knights of Labor, 81 from the National
Farmers alliance, Is National Citizens alli-
ance, 50 Colored Farmers Mutual Benefit
association, n National Citizens Independ-
ent alliance, 70 Patrons of Industry, Is Pa
irons of Husbandry; total, 67.
The farmers alliance was given twenty-five
delegates at large and thirteen minor de-
tached organizations and Individuals were
given representation of fifty-eight.
Ignatius Donnelly moved an amendment
that Miss Frances Willard, Lady Somerset,
Clara Hoffman and +. II. Ingalls, be seated
as delegates representing the National Wo-
mems Christian Temperance union. The
amendment was greeted with deafening
cheers and both amendment and report was
adopted.
ORGANIZATION.
j. B. Weaver moved the election of Presi-
dent Polk, of the farmers alliance, as per-
manent chairman of the convention. The
motion was quickly seconded and being put
by the chair was declared unanimously car
ried.
Wild cheering was elected by Wardell, of
South Dakota, nominating Miss Frances
Willard as one of the vice presidents. Ken
lucky nominated Terrell once more as the
favorite of that state. Both were chosen
unanimously. Miss Willard was called upon
to address the convention. She was unan-
imously received and made ringing address
of congratulation.
John w. Hayes, Knights of Labor, was
made secretary of the convention by COM
mon consent.
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Foot and Mouth Disease.

Foot and Mouth Disease.
LONDON, February Pin the house of
commons the Right Hon. Henry Chaplain,
president of the board of agriculture, de-
ciared baseless the reports that the foot and
mouth diseases among English cattle origina-
ted from a cargo of raw hides landed at
Harwich from q German port. The govern
ment, he said, has not yet decided to place
further restriction upon the Importation of
live cattle.
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DELAYING bedience.

Delaying bedienco.
CHICAGO. March1.-The situation - affected
by the agreement of few Southwestern lines
to reduce the rate ON sugar and other COM
modities from Chicago to Kansas points Is
still source of anxiety to the managers Of
oome OF the competing roads.
Il was supposed that Chairman Nidee1ey's
osdar to Vithdxaw tho new rates would be