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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Liberty Loving Citizens, All.

BUFFALO, N. Y, August 1.-THE strike of
tho Erie & Lehigh Valley switchmen is q
serious matter. Riot and incendiarism
mark its tidal wavo.
Property belonging to the railroad compa-
ny has been destroyed by incendiary fires,
men engaged in the peaceful performance
OF their duties in the company's service have
been assaulted and sent to the hospitals, the
movement of trains has been seriously inter
fered with and the lives of innocent persons,
who were In no way connected with the
strike and had not even heard of it, have
been endangered by the derailment of a
passenger train on one of the roads. Such
d the predlcament.
Eighteen or twenty freight cars, filled with
wool, cotton, hay and various other mer-
chandise, two passenger coaches and two
watchmen's houses were burned, among the
cars of merchandise.
The fires occurred at places where the fire.
men could not successfully stay the flames
on account of absence of water, besides the
difficulty of access to the fires.
The water tank adjacent to the coal tres
ties was smashed, and an engine taking
water there was wrecked by string of ten
runaway cars that had been turned loose
from the trestle.
In the yards east of Dingens street fire
ragged among the cars of merchandise. The
cars DESTROYED were in the midst of great
number of other cars. The fremen I'M
coupled number of cars and removed
them from danger. dozen or SO of cars
we're thrown from the Lehigh tracks and q
similar number from the Erie by misplaced
switches.
The first intimation of anything wrong
was when the coal cars were set loose and
demolished the water tank. Then the fires
broke out simultaneously. But that was on
~ the beginning. The strikers or their SYM
pathizers have pulled pms, turned switches
a1d driven of crews. Three men are at
the hospital badly hurt.
One of the most cowardly things done was
the throwing of switches under passenger
train No. II at William street. Two passen-
ger coaches were derailed, but nobody was
Fifty men boarded passenger tram No. 3,
driving the employees of. The crew finally
succeeded in getting the train to the station.
The mob took possession of the Seneca street
switches three or four times during the day
and drove of the signal men.
Two trains of freight cars on sidings in
Cheektowaga the railroad suburb of Buffalo
were burned.
At 1 o'clock fire has broken out in three
places in the Lehigh yards again simultane-
ously. The fire department seems unable to
quench it. The Erie's New York express
No. Is held two miles out because it cannot
pass. The New York express No. has not
been sent out for the same reason.
"a. m.-Word has just been received that
. train of forty-two cars on the Erie road,
filled with fine merchandise. mile west of
Williams street, is now burning fercelv,
with no protection.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Scared at the Expense.

BUFFALO, N. Y, August q. = There 10
something more than muttering in Erie
county over tho enormous expense that is
entailed by the maintenance of troops in
this city.
The strikers and other citizens a. we'll,
have vehemently protested before the mayor
and sheriff that 900 troops are not needful
to control 500 men who are on strike. The
position of the protestants does not recog-
nize the facs that others than strikers are
claimed and doubtless have been largely the
cause of the disturbance which gave rise to
the orders bringing the troops hero.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Fighting In the Brush.

General Carnes with his command learnt
that 500 minen awaited him at Knapp's
summit, about mile from Coal Greek, and
three cattle guards were filed with dyna-
mite. Hearing this be left the train and
went upon the side Of narrow valley with
IN two miles Of Coal Creek, where he waited
for daylight
Neantime h;s skirmiGh line heard voices
= IL timber and challenging wefe answered
With voIIey which seemed 70 b al eEUund
I1m. No 60 - ~ nd ~ skirm1sh linz
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Professor Lawhead's Death.

Professor LaWhead's Death.
Professor Lawhead, territorial auditor and
superintendent of public instruction, died
at Guthrie, August Is, aged co. He had
been q very prominent educator all his life
ard held many prominent positions in Kan
sas aud Ohio before coming to Oklahoma.
He had served in Kansas a. state superin-
tendent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
VIII Work If Protected.

BUFFALO. N. Y, August O.-Vice Presi-
dent Webb of the New York Central says
his men will 60 to work as soon as they can
be assured of protection. They are better
paid than on any other line and are satisfied |;
being independent of labor unions and the
tyranny of grand masters orders. Webb de-
mands that the state shall protect the men
with a sufficient military force, so long a.
they are in danger of at ack by union men.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Over 100 Cars Burned.

over TOO Cars Burned.
BUFFALO. N. Y, August 1.-THE number
of Erie and Lehigh Valley freight cars de-
stroyed by fire is variously estimated at from
100 to 200. It is reported that the strike
would spread to the Erie yards at Hornells-
vile. In an interview Grand Master
Sweeney emphatically condemns the acts of
law;essness and states that he has assurances
from the men on strike that they were not
responsible for what was done, but it was
the work of irrt sponsible individuals who
could not be controlled.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27

Governor Buchanan Surrenders.
KNOXVILLE, TENN, August c0.-George w.
Ford, laDor commissioner of state. has ar
rived from Nashville, where he Is supposed
to have been in consultation with Governor
Buchanan. He is authority for the state
ment that all convicts, guards and soldiers
will be withdrawn from Coal Creek BY au-
thority Of Governor Buchanan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Invited to Arbitrate,

buffalo, N. Y, August 10. = Florence
Donovan and William Purcell of the state
board of arbitration are IN the city and will
attempt reconciliation of the trouble be-
tween the railway officials and the men.
Grand Master Sweeney and his aides pre-
sented their claims and grievances and
Donovan and the clerk of the commission
drove to the yards where the trouble occur
red to find Vice President Webb, Superin-
tendent Voorhees, and other officials and in
vite them to meet in conference.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
CHECKMATE.

Canada Brought to Face the Situa-
ton.
President Harrison has issued his procla-
nation levying tolls on traffic to Canadian
ports through the Sault Ste. Marie canal, to
Offset tolls levied by Canada upon American
traffic through Canadian canals, in defiance
of treaty provisions.
At an interview held at the department of
state, August I, the secretary of state in
formed Mr.. Herbert, in charge of the British
legation, that in view of the passage of an
act in congress relating to the Canadian
canal tolls, the president would find it his
duty to issue, without delay, proclamation
based upon that act, imposing tolls upon the
products passing through the Sault Ste.
Marie canal, destined for Canadian ports,
unless the assurance could be received from
the Canadian government in few days that
the determinations now enforced IN the Ca
madam canals against American ports and
lines of transportation would be promptly
discontinued.
Mr.. Herbert answered few days of delay
would be necessary in order to reasonable
the Canadian cabinet, and he inquired If the
secretary would grant a reasonable time for
thus purpose. The secretary replied that he
thought that the cabinet might be conven-
iently called together and take action within
q week or ten days, and nothing would be
done by the president within that time.
Consul General Lay, at Ottawa, wrote to
of August Is. as follows: II have the honor
to confirm my telegram of to-day as fol-
lows: The ministers have determined to
abolish the rebate on the canal tolls at the
end of the season." The decision maae by
them as to tho canal tolls, it seems, con-
tlnues the rebate as now till the end of the
season of navigation. enclose copies of
the orders in council authorizing the rebate,
which would terminate at the end of the Sea-
son without further action of the council;
80 that the action taken in Montreal seems
to leave the case in statu quo.
On the 18th, Secretary Foster sent the fol- |
lowing telegram to Mr.. Herbert: THE |
United States consul general at Ottawa re- |
ports the decision of the council was to |
abolish the rebate at the end of this season. |
This u confirmed by the Canadian press re-
ports. IF the Canadian determinations are |
to continue during this season, compliance |
with the recent act of congress requires the !
president to establish tolls to run concur |
rently. The discussion a. to the future &C |
ton can then proceed under parity OF the
conditions"
ter and informed him he had not yet 70 |
ceived official notice of the action of the
Canadian cabinet, but he had no doubt the
consul generals report was correct. The
secretary of state then said such q conclu-
sion would not be regarded a. satisfactory
to the United States and in answer to the in
quiry be stated that the president considered
it his duty to issue proclamation, contem-
plated by the act OF congress. But be gave
Mr.. Herbert the assurance that should Cana
da give notice of its decislon to abolish dis
criminations now complained of, the procla-
nation would be suspended concurrently
with such abolition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Iowa Crops.

DEs NOUNS, Ia, August 1&-The Iowa
crop bulletin says the weather of th. past
week, with temperature and sunshine above
the normal. has been all that the most ex-
nc4inR farmer could desire in rapidly push
ing the corn and bringing it up to its usual
advancement for the season. With late
e. total output will fall below tho average.
NJ rainfall has been somewhat local IN in
ekaxac4er and yet enough has fallen for al
GEouine crops, except in Decatur and Wayne
SuunfisA WHARF posture md corn ere rcd
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Headquarters.

Peoples Party Headquarters.
NEW YoRK, August IA morning paper
says: One of the most important move
nents in the history Of politics in this coun-
try was brought to the surface in the appear
North Carolina nat,onai committeeman al
the Peoples party. Mr.. Houghton stated
that the leaders of the Pesple's party had
decided to establish headquarters in this
city. A meeting of the national COMMITTEES
will be held here next Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Plenty OF Gold.

New York, August IA million dollars
in treasury notss, issued in the purchase Of
silver bullion, was presented to the sub
treasury here for redemption and gold de-
manded. It was paid without hesitation.
Assistant Treasurer Roberts said at the time:
'.No steps have been taken by the admins
tration to prevent or obstruct the export of
gold. The government stands ready to meet
all its obligations in gold, and will pay them
all in gold. Its free gold balance now
amounts to $112 600, OO'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
DO Mot piscriminate.

Thirty New York Central cars loaded with
men in uniform, and eleven West Shore
coaches also filed with blue coats, arrived
in Buffalo at the same time.
The impression created upon the strikers
along the lines In East Buffalo was, that the
failrosd companies are making powerful
demonstration. Tho men do not all pause
to discriminate between the railroads and
the state and the presence of the state vol
untsers d in . broad way regarded ~ an
railroad companieA
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WIN Eight II out Now.

BUFFALO, N. Y, August 22.-The temper
Of railroad heads if fairly stated in the
utterances of one of the officials who said |:
''The railroads will never give IN. know
that the employees are determined, but the
companies are equally 90. If the strikers
gain this point there is no telling when the
thing Will stop. Now Is the time to stop this
thing, ana it will be fought out if it takes all
summer. Next year 10 the worlds fair, and
If the strikers win their point they will then
have the railroads on the hip and would not
hesitate to ask for anything"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Must Stop This.

ALBANY, August 19. = Governor Flower
met at the station by Adjutant General Por-
tes. General Porter told him he had NJ
celved word from General Doyle that he has
ordered out the whole of bis brigade on the
requisition of the sheriff. The governor re-
piled: well, the sheriff has had all the
troops he has asked for thus far, and he can
have more. We must stop this."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Counter Charges,

Buffalo. N. Y, August 19.-Master Work
there are evidences that the railroad people
set fire to the cars which were burned, as .
means to forestall public sympathy. He
says: lit is well known that the cars burned
were condemned, abandoned old hulks
shunted on to grass grown sidings. We can
furnish evidence that they were all valueless
old cars"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Nickle Plate Men Out.

BUFFALO, N. Y. August 20.-The latest
addition of strength to the striking switch
men was the ninety men in the Nickel Plate
yards, because they were required to handle
boycotted freight.
So it is now that the switchmen upon the
entire Vanderbilt system in this vicinity are
out. The Nickel Plate struck only out of
sympathy. for they are receiving at least 10
per cent higher rates than the men who or
ganized the strike.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Proceedings for

Proceedings for Punishment
BUFFALO. N. T., August 1s.-Presiden.
Mcleod of the Reading has issued orders to
the counsel of the company at various points
along the line to Immediately begin pro-
ccedings for punishment, without fear or
favor. of the men who have been detected IN
destroying the property of the company.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27

The Entire Brigade Out
Mantrey c. Green, justice of tho supreme
court at Buffalo, impressed by the gravity of
the situation among the striking switchmen,
has ordered out the entire fourth brigade of
New York state militia, consisting Of 1000
men in separate companies, and one battery
of artillery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Tyrants' Ukase.

CHICAGO, August 2.-Secretary Simscott,
of the Switchmcn's union, received . tele-
gram from Grand Master Sweeney, saying
trains in the east, that he would order out
all the men on this end of the line. TIE
measure, however, viii not b sdopted seye
a q last resort
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Divided Democracy.

Divided Democracy.
The double democratic state convention
of Texas, at Houston. placed two state tick
cts in nomination. The one headed by
George Clark for governor, seems to DO
straight democracy; the other by James S
Hogg, upon q platform evidently intend
cd to satisfy alliance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
All East of Syracuse.

All East OF syracuse.
The railroad officials at Schenectady saw
there are no switchmen east of Syracuse on
the Central out and no trouble is apprc-
hended here, although some of the men de-
clare openly that Vice President Webb has
not suppressed organized labor ON the Van
derbilt system. and there is q possibility Of
trainmen stopping work through sympathy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Excitement Is Great.

excitement Is Great.
FAIRMoNT, w. Va, August 20.-There was
a narrow escape from an outbreak at the
Yaston coal works. Tho mines are being
guarded by Sheriff Linn and force of spe-
cial officers. A few days ago the mines re-
sumed operations with full force of nom
union men. Two hundred union men pre-
vented the non-union men from going to
work. The sheriff and posse after consider
able trouble dispersed the crowd and restored
order in measure. More trouble is feared,
AZ the excitement is great.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Paddy Picnic.

One of the greatest gatherings of Irish
Americans ever held in the west assembled
in Ogdec Grove, Chicago. Hon. n. Y. Gan.
non of Omaha, president of the Irish nation.
al league, John +. Finnerty. and Hon.
Matthew r. Brady were present
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
New York Militia All In n

The entire national guard of New York.
has been ordered out by Governor Flower.
At O'Clock .. m. the governor received Z
teleg1am from Sheriff Beck, of Ere county.
md Mayor Rishon of Buffalo. sayin4 tit
n their Judgment additional troopS ve9o
needed 70 protsct the use Of The faI1rno6
noqnnEfy 6 8uGAlA Governor Q1owR -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Safe BLOWN Open.

KAxaAs Cu1. Mo-, August 1&-A Guthrie,
O. T.. special 70 the Journal says that bur
Rlas blew open . safe in The once It Judas
Harper L Cunningham and sto1o 500 =
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Union Men Warned Not to mr.
Cnsrn. Pa, August 22-The So -
Grafton of Labor has passed 1870
Recommending al union mcn - -
from enlistin2 IN the national Ruar6 - i r.
enlisted men to withdraw. 81 -. 6
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
Stoned While on Duty.

BU11AIo. N. T.. August 20-Seyet1l =
union men, while at work, were 49, ~
The strikers All were injured mon q - Z
but none fatally. Several arrests wee6 -
Two soldiers were elso struck by flying mns
siles, but not seriously hurt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27

PmADnRxzA, August 22.-The ART s,ri.
Gus effects Of The railroad strikes II Bua1alo.
were felt in this city. A a dirp,t 49,
quenee the wholesale price of beef ;nr,,s,S
two cents par pound. with . ysey scanty -.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-27
BUSINESS
Not ApprecIably Affected BY
the Labor Wars.

Immense Wheat Receipts at West
tern Polnts-Money Abundant Dis
pite Outward Flow Of Gold = Col
lectIons More Satisfactory than
Usual
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-06
CARPETS AND RUGS.

As in Other Things, "The Best Ia the
 Cheapest"
 In buying carpets remember that the best are the cheapest. The more linn tied ones means are the more essential it is that only a good article shall be purchased. The best quality of body Brussels will outwear two or more of the cheaper tapestry carpets. A finely woven, smooth ingrain carpet may cost half a dollar more per yard than one of common texture, but it will be cheaper in the end. Nothing is more unsatis- factory than one of the loosely. woven straw mattings. A fine mating, cost ing, say, dollar and a quarter yard, will last a dozen years or more, with constant wear, too It is so fine that but little dust sits through, and the strands do not pull apart, as in coarser grades. Rugs for the center of the room can be made from body Brussels, with a border to match. They should be tackled down. Japanese cotton rugs, pretty and dura- ble, cost from three to six dollars. They are good for bedrooms, bath rooms and sitting-rooms. Buy hand some rugs whenever you can afford to. They are a good investment; for, un. like carpets, they do not wear out, and you can hand them down in the family the same as silver or diamonds A beautiful Oriental rug is 8 joy forever. In selecting one be particular to see that the colors are rich and have some brightness. In general, when choosing carpets, have the groundwork rather light, and the colors somewhat neu itral. Such carpet will always lool clean, and you will not feel the need Oi shutting out the sunlight through feal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-06
LAUGHED
Thinks the Evidence Against
 Him is Amusing.
INQUEST UPON HIS WIFE BEGUN.
The Court Room in Melbourne Crowded
 With Eager Listsnsra

He is Identified by the Owner of the House in Which the Body WaA Found When Arrested He Was Making Prepa- ratiOns for His Marriage With Miss ROunseviIle-Had Hired . House and Bought a Barrel of Cement.
 MELBOURNE, April 6-The inquest upon the body of Mrs. Deeming, for merly Miss Mather, which was found buried beneath the floor of the house oc- cupied by the Deemings at Windsor, a suburb of this city, and for whose mur. der Deeming is now in custody, opened in the City Court room yesterday. The room was crammed with a throng of eager listeners.
 The owner of the house in which the body was found then identified Deeming as the man who had hired the house from him.
 Severa! witnesses identified Deeming as the husband of the dead woman.
 MT. Hirschfeld. who went to Perth, Western Australia, to identify the pris- oner, narrated a conversation he had had with Deeming, in which Deeming had manifested extreme curiosity to learn how the body looked when found, and had made number of discriminating remarks.
 Throughout the hearing Deeming wore a careless air, and on several occasions laughed loudly at some sf the statements made by the witnesses.
 Later details regarding Deeming's ar rest show that when he was taken into l custody at the Southern Cross gol d | fields, where he was employed as an | engineer at Fraser's gold mine, he was making final arrangements for his mar. riage with Miss Bonneville, who was on 1 her way from Bathurst, New South l Wales, to join him. He had already secured house, and his first act after l taking possession was to purchase barrel of cement with which he had the floor of the main room cemented. He was reading 8 newspaper account l of the discovery of Miss Mather's body 1 at Windsor when 8 constable suddenly entered and, without the least warning arrested him on the charge of murder | For the moment Deemiug was dunn founded, but he quickly recovered hi self-possession and, pointing to the para graph, asked the constable if that wa the crime of which he was accused, add ing: "1 think know the party who wa murdered. She was good little thing and cannot believe that anyone woul hurt her."
 Efforts are being made to trace
 gutta-percha air mattress sold by Deem ing in Perth. There was a dark red dis
 coloration on it, and it is supposed was the mattress on which many of tn
 murders were committed.
 John Kemp, who described himself 8
 8 matrimonial agent, said that William
 had advertised for wife through hin
 Williams represented himself as 32 year
 of age, with $36O in the bank, and state
 that he was going to take up a goo
 appointment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-06
Fav's Real Estate Department.

Some of the bargains offered for sale this week, just look at them On So Main street one business block with three stores, three dwelling houses, modern improve ments, also good business corner; two nice cottages on Bishop street will be sold cheap on easy terms; house and building Main. North and Bank streets asswell as fine residence on.: Central ave, also some first-class farms flor sale. All kinds; of property sold exchanged, rented and cared for. For further information call or ad- dress J. s. FAY Deputy Sheriff. All work pertaining to the duties of deputy sheriff win be promptly attended to aE No 16 South Main atreet, up Rtaira.