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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-02
A Hotel Proprietor Shot Dead
by a Cattleman.
STRIKE OF OREGON wEAvERs.
A Notorious Stock Thief Killed by
an Officer in Stevens County.
Federal Engineers Examining Washing
ton Harbors-An Oregon Settler Lost
in the Snow-The Fortifications of
Esquimalt.

CoLFAx, April 1. - Especial. - George
Miller was lodged in Jail here today for
killing J. krausse, proprietor of the Inter-
national hotel at Oakesdale. The shoot
ing took place there this morning at $3.50,
resulting from a dispute over beef which
Mr.. Krausse had purchased from Miller,
who was passing through oakesdale from
st. John with band of cattle to be pas
tured in Northern Idaho.
Miller camped in 0akesdale last night,
arriving late in the afternoon. He sold
choice steer to Krausse, the price being 7
cents dressed, but when the meat was de-
livered last night Miller threw it on the
kitchen floor, putting it in such filthy
condition as to cause the landlord to re-
fuse to accept. A few angry words were
passed, but Krausse persisted in not pay
ing for the meat. This morning after
breakfast Miller demanded his pay again,
and upon being refused he deliberately
drew an American bulldog" revolver and
fired at Krausse, whose wife interfered in
time to make 1t miss its mark. Krausse
started to run, whereupon Miller fired
second shot, the ball taking effect about
the middle of the back, emerging near the
left nipple. The murderer then fired at
Mrs. Krausse, and came so near hitting
the lady that the ball grazed the right side
of her head, cutting furrow through her
hair. The marshal and half dozen other
men overpowered the murderer with little
resistance. This is Miller's story as told
in an interview. 1t agrees substantially
with that told by an eye witness.
krausse was member of the Grand
Army. perfectly upright and well re-
spected, but. being well advanced in years,
was inclined to be grabbed. Miller is
about 35 years old, owns 200 head of cattle,
is well known and regarded as tough
character. When first approached for his
side of the case he said: swell, l sold
krausse beef which he wouldn't settle
for last night. We had settlement this
morning; that's ALL"
Miller was brought to the county Jail
at Colfax this afternoon. He told
straightforward story as follows II was
driving band of cattle through Oakes-
dale yesterday and, as I needed money,
stopped at the International hotel and
asked Frank Krausse if he did not want
some beef He took some, but we could
not come to any agreement about pay, and
postponed the matter until this morning,
when we talked the matter over. Then
krausse ordered me out, and told me to
take the meat with me. As he left the
room thought he was going for a gun,
and fired at him, hitting him in the back.
then went out and surrendered to the
city marshal" Miller will be examined
at o'clock tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-02
Victoria News.

VICTORIA, B. c., April Ia reporter this
afternoon visited Esquimalt, which is at
present defenseless. 1t is expected that if
arrangements can be made between Can
ada and Great Britain, work will at once
commence either at the meteorological
station or Brothers island, at Macaulay's
point, and elsewhere on the erection of
batteries. The only guns in the navy
yard are 5-inch Armstrong;. H. NJ. 8.
Champion will not reach here until Mon
day.
The steamer City of Puebla passed HIM.
S. Warsprite on the way up from San
Francisco. She will be here in the morn
ing.
The steamship Zambesi cleared this
afternoon for Japan via Honolulu, with
general cargo and passengers.
United States Consul Meyers has on
hand comprehensive sealing report.
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Brief Tacoma News.

TACOMA. April Especial. Assessor
Cook believes the county census will
show that there are 5000 people in Pierce
county. The population in 1890 was 5o,-
775.
County assessors began the county as
sessment today.
Alexander Delano, of Detroit, who came
to Tacoma recently and advocated the es-
tablishment of steel works, died yesterday
at Coronado, Cal, of heart disease.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-02
Bright Outlook for Nicaragua Csnal.

New YORK. April 1.-Warner Miller.
president of the Nicaragua Canal Com
pany, announces that Henry NJ. Flagler,
John W. Mackay, Austin Corbin and An
drew Carnegie have become largely inter-
ested in the company, and this will be
likely to still further increase the conf
dence of the people of the Pacific coast in
the undertaking. He is only waiting for
an improvement in the financial situation
to place the bonds of the canal in the prin-
cipal markets of the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-02
A NOTED HORSE THIEF KILLED.
Desperate Allen Shot by a Sheriff in
stevens County.

DAVENPORT, April 1.-ISpeciaI. l-Yester-
day afternoon Deputy Sheriff W. B. Spen-
Ger, of Whitman coanty. shot and killed
a horse thief, named Allen, near Fruit
land, a postofiiee about thirty miles from
this place, in Stevens county. Spencer
was shot and wounded IN the arm by Al
len. Spencer left here a few DAYS ago.
taking with him Deputy Sheriff Young,
who was to assist him IN running down a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-02

great many houses were unroofed and
otherwise damaged. There were many
narrow escapes from flying missiles.
REDDISG, Cal, April lit commenced
showing here this morning. The fruit
trees on the lowlands were injured by frost
on Wednesday night, but those on the up
land did not suffer, as the fruit was fur
ther advanced. The rainfall for the sea-
son is tMentY-five inches
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-02
San Francisco Customs Frauds.

SAN Francisco, April 1.-There are ten
special agents of the customs department.
now in San Francisco, and they are
thought to be investigating gigantic frauds
in importations. The discovery of the
frauds practiced by the Reiss Bros has
made the treasury officials think there
are more TO be unearthed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-02
Railroad oniclals visit GaIv..ton.

GALVESTON, Tex, April 1.-Presidens
Gross and party of prominent officials of
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway
are again in the city, and it is reported
that they will spend couple of days here.
The object of their visit could not be as
Certaiued
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-02

BIRMINeHAM, Ala, April This after
noon the Sterling Dynamite Works,
at Bessemer, exploded, killing six
men. The explosion took place
in the gas reservoir and the
force was tremendous, nearly every win
dow glass in the town, over 5000, being
broken. The shock was plainly felt in
this city, fifteen miles distant. Fire fol-
lowed, and the ruins were burned.
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Puilman's Gift to His Daughter.

SAN FRAScIsco. April lit is reported
that the Cotton mansion on Mob Hill has
been purchased By George NJ. Pullman, OF
Chicago, as wedding gift to his daugh-
ter. who is to marry Frank Carolan, of
this CITY. The house is valued at $500. .OOl
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Mis-. William. WIN chri.t.n the Texas.

GALVESTON. Tex, April 1.-The honor of
christening the warship Texas falls tc
Miss Madge Williams, of Independence,
Tex, the granddaughter of General Sam
Houston. In the canvass today she re-
ceived So 45i votes, a majority over her
highest competitor of 80, go. The entire
vote cast in the contest was 294, ,562.
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French warship at San Diero.

san DIEeo, Cal, April The French
man-of-war Champlaine arrived this
morning. The vessel arrived from CalIao,
stopping at Acapulco and Mazatlan. She
will remain till Tuesday and sail for San
Francisco, to stay month.
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Dastardiy work at MsrysviIIe.

MARysvrLLE. April Especial 10.
Cartwrght's butcher shop was entered last
night and coal oil thrown over his entire
stock of meats. No clue.
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Thomas Murphy at Mount Vernon.

Mourn VERNON, April l.-[special.l The
noted temperance lecturer Thomas Muir
ply, son of Francis Murphy, will COM
mence course of lectures in this city to-
night
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Oregon CITY weayers strike,

OREGON CRY, Or, April 1.-About fifty
weavers in the Oregon City Woolen Mills
struck this morning because the manage
ment refused to discharge foreman who
is Objectionable.
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The Hill tract addition will be placed on the
market Monday, April 4, at 10 a. m. Ben l.
snipes, t25 Bailey building, 10 the owner.
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Riordan's Mother Dead.

CHICAGO. April l.--Mary Riordan, an old
settler of Chicago, mother OF Archbishop
Riordan, OF San Francisco, aged s6 years,
is dead.
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Attorney General Lester OF Georria Dead

ATLANTA, Ga, April 1.-George y. Les
ter, attorney general of Georgia, is dead.
He was member of the Confederate con-
eress.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

highest credit for the manner IN which
they carried out their part cf the enter
tainment. The Pleasant Ridge Singing
class, the Wa-Keeney Glee club and the
Adair orchestra furnished the music.
They furnished any amount OF it and It
was of q high order. Addresses wene
made by Rev. Rich and Pierce Metz and
Miss Blanch Mapes favored us with q
defamation in her usual entertaining
manner. There may have been other e1-
ersises which we did not hear as we
were not in that room all the time. We
were also interested u the ladies depart
ment and spent portion Of our time
there. This was the first time we had
the pleasure of meeting the good people
of Ogallah at an entertainment of this
kind and if we don't 60 again it will be
because we don't have the opportunity.
We sincerity hope that it will not be long
before Ogallah will have suitable hall
or building of some kind in which to &C.
comodate those who always patronize en-.
tertainments of that kind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12
GLENCOE GLEANINGS.

GLENCOE, November 9, 1892.
Rain. hail, sleet and snow yesterday.
M. 81. johnson is building new barn
28x28.
j. G. Buchanan is intending to 90 ives,
tonight.
Glencoe elected the entire republican
ticket as usual.
There is lots of wheat to seed yet if the
ground don't freeze up.
Joseph Goble and family returned tc
Trego county last week,
D.. j. Wilson has moved his entire fam.
lily on the Hutchinson farm.
John Loflin is harvesting his corn crop
and is agreeably disappointed.
d. B. Fulton and Squire. Fidler were
both taken very sick last evening.
The rain and snow yesterday and last
night is just what the wheat wanted.
Our Edward and D. J. Wilson boarded
the train for Wa-Keeney last evening.
D. B. Rogers and g. W. Palmer drove
to Wa-Keeney through the storm last
night.
Hon. W. F. King was in Ellis last Sat.
arday looking after car of wheat he
shipped some time ago.
The opinion of some Of the Glencoeitee
il that Wa-Keeney must think Glencoe q
very small part of these United States
lately.
GRANGER.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

The republicans of Trego county GER
tainly achieved victory last Tuesday as
it always does. 1t was not complete and
the majorities were rather small, but it
was decided victory nevertheless. OF
course the most important Office was that
Of representative. The republicans will
send representative to the next legisla-
ture and one who is competent in every
way to represent the party. We would
have felt that we were ahead il the
opposition had secured everything
else. A. s. Peacock was elected county
superintendent and this was q decisive
victory. We will be much mistaken il
he does not prove to be one of the very
best officers that has ever filled that i'm
portant position. ]. NJ. WEIGH was re-
elected as he should have been as no fault
has ever been found with his official sd
ministration. The republicans elected C.
81. Neff in the third commissioner district.
In brief we elected four out of the six of
the county and district officers and those
we're OF the most Importance. The ALI
snce were left out in the cold entirely.
The democrats captured two Of the minor
Office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

The result in Trego county is no sur
prise to us. Fusion in this county on The
democratic portion of the ticket was com
plete for the reason that the alliance was
loyal and as rule voted the fusion ticket
without scratching. The democrats OF
the other hand voted for the democratic
portion of the ticket and used the alliance
portion of it for trade. Again, the ALI
ance worked for the whole ticket so fal
as our knowledge extends, while the dem
ocrats worked for the democratic candi
dates only. We are neither democratic mol
alliance, but we must confess that the
alliance were at least loyal and stood by
their colors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12
Silver Wedding.

Last Monday, November 7th, was the
18th anniversary of the marriage of Mr.
and Mrs. G. G. Yetter, of Ogallah. Their
friends which are legion determined to
show their regard for them, and arranged
for q surprise on that occasion. Quite q
number from the neighborhood of Ogal.
Lab and several from Wa-Keeney met al
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Yetter and
spent the day in most delightful en-.
joyment. The marriage ceremony wal
performed by Rev. G.. w. Rich. An elegant
silver water set was presented by the fol-
lowing friends from Wa-Keeney:
Messrs. and Mesdames G.. w. Rich, s.
NJ. Hutzel, s. r. Cowick, A. 81. Blair
Pierce Metz, c. A. Hoar. J. w. Carson
c. w. F. Street. Charles Benedict, G. J.
Ferris, A. J. Davis and Mrs. NJ. Benedict
The Ogallah gifts, consisting of silver
cake basket, spoon-holder, sugar shell
and smoking set were the offering of the
following:
Messrs. and Mesdames Marquand, D
Pershing, George Mckinley, Mapes, Al.
fred Porter. McGarvie, Hixson, Harvey
Harrison, Frogge, Wagner, John Blakley
Carter, Henry Cutler, Loftsteadt, Ander.
son, Linberg, Mrs. and Miss Blakeley
Miss Lou Richards and Messrs. Hull and
Cowden.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Yettel
presented them set of silver knives and
forks,
We would be pleased to give fuller
account, but our correspondent has failed
to supply us with particulars or details.
ALI unite in saying that it was an occa
sion of rare enjoyment and are loud in
their praises of the royal manner in which
they were entertained by their host and
hostess, although they we're entirely un
prepared to receive such large number
of guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yetter are old settlers in
Trego county and have the confidence
and esteem of large circle of acquaint'
ances, all of whom wish for them con.
tinued prosperity, and that they may live
to celebrate their golden wedding il
Trego county twenty-five years hence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

From the annual report of county
superintendent, Miss Lizzie Cooper, to
the state superintendent, we make few
extracts: The total number of children
in the county between the ages of and
81 years is 1895; number of different
teachers employed in the county, 4s;
average salary Of male teachers per
month, $36S6; average salary of female
teachers, $39.72; estimated value of
school property, including building and
grounds, S26,24O.7O; number of school
buildings, IS; number of persons exam
ined during the year, 4S; number of ap-
plicants rejected, 10; one teacher en-
ployed who was graduate of normal
school and one who held state certif-
cate; seven teachers hold first grade GER
tiicates and twenty-five second grade.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

Most of the republicans Of Trego
county are republicans from principle
and the only result the election will have
will be to cause them to set their teeth q
little firmer, buckle on their armor lit
tie tighter, and resolve to stand by their
principles to the last. Our republicans
were never more strongly impressed with
the righteousness of their cause than
they are to-day and the republican party
of Trego county was never in better fight
ing trim than now.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12
Lister From OKLAHOMA.
N0R1GAN, O. a.. Octobef 24. l8s

NORMAN, o. T., October ~ 1892.
EDITOR WHsrERx KANSAS WcRLD-
Dear Sir: I don't wish western Kansas
any harm, but I should be glad to hear
that yop have had to wade in mud as /
have for the past few days.
It commenced raining on Wednesday
night about 8 O'Clock and continued until
Friday morning with little or no inter-
ruption, and somewhat also until Sunday
and not till this morning did the sun sue
coed in showing its face. In Oklah 3ma
City, where I have been since Thursday,
town of about 5000 population they
have been recently working the street,
and though they have a great amount of
plank sidewalk for 80 young town. the
crossings are not all in and some that are,
are low. Doubtless there are q large
number of good and honorable people in
this town, but to walk the streets day or
night one is naturally impressed with the
idea that the business of very many is to
drink whisky and otherwise give loose rein
70 the Oasor passions.
On my way from my boarding place to
the convention I was attending. I passed
ffty-three so-called business houses, of
which eleven we're open saloons, one of
them wholesale house. How many of
them had gambling dens am unable to
state, but from the open door could be
seen far back in the room crowds of men
and boys. This mind you was only on
one side of the street. I will not attempt
to say how many in all graced the city.
In the block containing the most and
larger saloons, was one Kelley institute
up stairs.
Think of the shameful contrast, the
majority of large city entering into the
work Of destroying mems lives, for the
sum of $500 per year, against one lone
agent making speciality to save along
this line.
Let no man go from Oklahoma to Kan
sas and say that prohibition don't pro-
hibit, if he cares for his veracity. have
recently been in several of our large
cities, through the rallies of three politi-
cal parties. would like to know how
large police force would have been re-
quired for two of those nights If all of
Wichita's joints and bootlegs had been
open saloons. Whisky is sold and drank
in Kansas we admit, but the mass of the
people don't say ''for price you may
SELL" If the officers prove traitors to
their oaths, there is one who takes note
of it and in due time they must render
their account.
This part of Oklahoma is fine conn
try. Norman, live town, is the seat of
the state university, while the school is
going forward the main building is being
erected, but crank that I am, and eyer
expect to be, I cannot shake of, nor
would I, an intense interest in the moral
uplift of young men. They are now ruth
lessly being lured and dragged down to
destruction.
Stand on your guard Kansans less
there be no backward step there.
| Yours,
Rev. F. L. WALKER.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12
To the Farmer and Others

You are respectfully requested to send
to A. w. Nutz, Collyer, Kansas, sample
of all kinds of grain that he may be able
to select the best to make the grain map
Of Trego county. If you have any
ochre, chalk, agate or anything of the
kind that is of interest to you and the
county send him sample. As this map
is going to the Worlds Fair we want
the county fully represented as to its
grain and mining facilities. We expect
you to take interest enough in this to
attend to this Immediately and to do all
in your power to make it success.
u. 81. NEFF.
County Commissioner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

One of the most thoroughly enjoy.
able evenings that We have spent for
some time was on the occasion OF the
Harvest Home social at Ogallah, on
Thursday evening, Dec. 3D. Squire McKin-
ley was master OF ceremonies in one room
ami the best Of music and speaking was
the program. In the adjoining room a
number Of the lsdies had charge and
a greater abundance Of the matsrisl
blessings OF life IN tho shape OF
good things to eat We have never seen.
The ladies' pre certainly entitled to The
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

The eleventh annual state conven-
ton of the Y. M. G. A. was held this year
at Leavenworth. In speaking of this
convention the Pittsburg Headlight says
of a former resident of this place:
The Pittsburg Y. M. C. A. was very much
honored at the recent state convention by
the election of E. F. Porter as one of the
state executive committee. Mr.. Porter
has done great deal for the Y. NJ. G. A.
and he is the right man on the right
place. The Y. NJ. G. A. here are to be
congratulated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12
The Chicago Ledger.

Is twenty years old and has a circula-
ton of 10000 copies a week. It is a
combined story and family paper, fully
up to the times in evry particular, and
handsomely illustrated. There is q
Fashion Department, and also a Young
Peoples Department, either of which
alone is worth the subscription price of
$500 per year, 500 for six months, or 80
cents for three months. Send for free
specimen copies and inducements for
clubs. Boys and girls everywhere are
making money selling the Ledger to reg
ular customers. Write for particulars
Address the publisher, w. ID. Boyce, lib
lis. and lit Fifth avenue, Chicago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12
The Saturday Blade

Is the greatest newspaper wonder o.
the age 1t is four years old and has 6
circulation of over quarter of a million
copies week. The latest sensations
and the most marvel ous events are writ
ten up in the best style and fully illustra
ted. Subscriptions received at $500 pei
year, LOO for sIK months, or 80 cents FOL
three months. Special inducements to
clubs. Boys everywhere are making
money selling the Blade on the streets
Write for particulars. Address the pub
Usher, w, d. Boyce, l13, lis and 1T Fifth
avenue Chicago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

The alliance was simply the cats
paw made USE of by the democrats Of this
county to pull out the chestnuts. The
democrats are now smiling at the manRel
in which it was done.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

j. l. Morton and family have re-
tnrDed to Wa-Keeney to live. Mr.. Nor
ton will 60 in business here he informs
us. We are glad to welcome all cur old
friends back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-11-12

-Trego Center school, District Num-
Der 10. Report of month ending Oct. IS:
Number of pupils enrolled, IL. Average
daily attendance, 8; names of those
not absent during the month, John
and Moses Peacock. Names of those
perfect in department, Pearl Ben
son and Bertha Benson. Visitors, 3.
Bertha E. Morgan, teacher.