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Agreed to Seven Hour Sessions.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. September 25.-Sena-
tor Voorhees, said:
"a consultation has taken place between
myself and senators, friends and opponents,
on the pending measure, which has resulted
substantially, as l understand, in the agree
ment as to the hours which we will occupy
in debate, at least for some time to come.
1 am warranted in moving that from
and after this date, the hour of meet
ing of the senate shall be II o'clock in
stead of II, with the understanding that an
adjournment will take place at o'clock.
This gives seven hours session, the same
as we have been struggling for by prolong-
ing the session into the evening. The extern
sion of time in the evening is extremely in
convenient and l think seven hours, Mr..
President, for the present, at least. is suffi-
Gent time to keep the senate together during
one day."
There was no objection and the chair de-
clared it so ordered.
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ST. LOUIS CARNIVAL.
Immense Crowds Flocking to
the Western City.
Marked Success of the Tenth Annual Ex-
positicn-The Worlds Greatest Sing
ers Engaged-Gorgeous Street
Examinations.

ST.. Louis, Sept. 26.-The passenger
trains running into St Louis rom all
directions are crowded with visitors to
the Autumnal Festivities, which COM
menced on Sept. 1 and W IL continue
until Oct. 81. The expressions of de-
light are universal, and the attractions
are even more numerous and irreSiSti-
Die than in the past seasons. The
street illuminations consist of $4,000
electric and gas lights, which are used
to the best advantage, and the down
town streets present an appearance
of dazzling magnifcence. There are
twelve electric arches, or panoramas,
each illuminated by upward of 1000
incandescent lights and these are a
never failing source of attraction to
the tens of thousands of people who
throng the streets on illumination
nights One of the most remarkable
triumphs of art over electricity is the
Electric Bulletin, which proclaims
words IF welcome in letters of fire to
the visitors, special honor being paid
to the visitors OF the day.
Spe ial Examinations are announced
for Sept IS and so, and for Oct. 3, ;,
II and 10. On these days exception
ally low rates, either one fare for the
round trip or one fare plus 81, can be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Good News for Hard Coal Consumers

TOPEKA, September TT is reported in
coal trade circles that the producers of hard
coal in the west are arranging to give the
anthracite magnates of the east a touch o.
lively competition they have heretofore been
unused to. What is known as Colorado
hard coal is expected in this market soon in
large quantities and at such figure as will
give it welcome place in the trade. It is
also asserted that the Arkansas hard coal,
brought here in limited quantities last sea-
son at popular prices, will be offered fully
this season at popular prices. The Missouri
Pacific controls the latter mentioned mines
and the Santa Re owns and operates the an
thracite mines of New Mexico.
The Santa Fe, according to reports now
current, will soon make rate from its west
ern mines of 80 cents per ton less than the
rate on anthracite from Chicago to Missouri
river points. The inference is that the COM
pany can make more money marketing coal
from its own mine at low freight rate than
it could by transporting the same amount of
coal from Chicago that would be appor-
toned as its share. Having no Chicago line
the Missouri Pacific, it is natural to suppose,
would be glad to put in a low rate in con-
formity with the one made by the Santa Fe
IN order to gam con rOl OF larger snare OF
the hard coal trade of the west.
The Santa Fe has lately finished the con-
struction of extensive coal crushers at the
New Mexican mines, and it is understood the
daily capacity of the mines now approaches
300 cars.
Should this rate be made it will doubt
less make difference of 81 a ton in the re-
tail price of hard coal in this city and should
keen competition result. even a greater saw
ing may be made to consumers.
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Stunendous Frauds Alleged.

GUTHRIE, o. T., September 21.-Daily de-
velopment add to the stupendousness of the
frauds perpetrated upon the people in the
Cherokee strip opening. Perry is ten miles
from the line of the strip, yet at eight min
utes past twelve men were stalking off lots
and government surveyor was giving them
the corners, etc, and the soldiers and deputy
marshals stationed there to guard the town
made no attempt to stop them. A land of
fee clerk from Washington. who had charge
Of the booths at Orlando. did his best to pre-
vent the opening of extra booths to register
the great crowds on the last day, as this
would spoil the sale of certificates at SIS each.
He was also in the Perry land Office on Sat
urday and soon after noon attempted to get
fourteen filings on record that he claimed
had inst come in by mail. when no regular
mail had yet arrive for Perry, and if it had
the filings were not admissible. as any boy
in Oklahoma could have told him.
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Were There. Turning Sod.

PERRY, o. T., September 21.-Near Black
session of as many sooners by the racers
when they came in on their foam-fecked
horses. The sooners showed no signs of
having made run and were quietly at work
on the prairie with their plows turning sod.
The claims were very valuable and the racers
proceeded to drive the sooners away. A fight
ensued, in which three men were killed
Arthur johnson, of Pueblo, Col: George
Childs, of Valley Falls, S. D., a0d James
SQuires, of Hennessey, 0. T., all sooners.
The men who made run honestly took pos
session of the claims and the three dead
bodies were hauled into the new town of
Blackwell, which is located on a Cherokee
allotment,
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Been Corrupt at Perry.

PERRY, o. T., September 22.-A telegram
has been received here from Secretary Hoke
Smith, stating that the claims of all those
who had made the run from the Usage coun-
try and the south side of the Chillocco reser-
vatiOn, would not be considered valid.
This will invalidate the claims of a large
number of claimants who were granted per-
mission by Lieutenant Caldwell, command
ing the troops, to go through the Chill
locco reservation and make the run from the
south side.
The line at the land Office at Perry has got
up to between 5000 and 10000. The control
of affairs is in the hands of United States
deputy marshals, who are openly accused of
accepting brides to advance men in the line
and allow them to file ahead of those who
are poorer.
Reports continue to come in of casualties
and killings.
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Mus. Account for tho Surplus.

TOPEKA, September 26.-Attorney General
Little has rendered an opinion in relation to
the salaries of county clerks. In certain
counties of Kansas the amount of the salary
of the county clerk is fixed by law. the salary
to be paid out of the fees of the Office.
In some of these counties the clerks have
neglected to turn back into the county treas
ury the fees received in excess of the salary
allowed them by law. In answer to the
question which was raised in Harper county
as to whether the county clerk can be COM
PEELED to pay the excess fees received by him
into the county treasury. the attorney gen
eral says the clerks can be held for all the
fees received by him in excess of the salary
allowed him by law
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The Church's Ban to be Removed.

New YORK, September 23.-Within a few
days there will be forwarded to Rome an
elaborate report of the proceedings of the
secret council of Catholic archbishops held
Der of recommendations that are submitted
for the consideration and judgment of the
holy father.
At least one of the suggestions is approved
large number of secret societies will be re-
moved from the ban of the church. These
will include about all of the organizations
which are of a fraternal and benevolent ma
ture, having sick benefits and death insur-
ance, and oaths of which simply pledge the
members to be true to their country and the
order with which they are identified.
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Pow



WASHINGTON. d. c.. September 26.-The
confidence which the silver men feel in their
power to control the situation in the senate
has been becoming more apparent day by
day.
1t must be remem bered that in order to
continue sessions into the late hours of the
night the majority must keep it's force on
hand for any emergency, whhe the silver
men simply have to make details for speech
making purposes.
There is no prospect for any action before
the repeal of the federal election bill comes
from the house, when it is proposed to offer
that measure as a substitute for uDcondi-
tional repeal.
The power of the vice president to stop dill
atory tactics is rather implied by the rules
than expressed. Vice President Stevenson
has given no public indication as to what
course he will pursue when it shall become
his apparent duty of determining whether
the senate shall act, rests upon him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
S, me of the Victims.

Mrs. Charles Barnes, of ElDorado, Kan,
was killed der falling horse. and Harvey
Bradley anu Henry Matthews met death by
being dashed over precipice. Carl Byers.
from northern Kansas, had his neck broken
by being thrown from his morse. Anthony
Nealy had his leg cut OF by the train. Sarah
Strong. of Cheney, Kan. leg broken. Miss
Sallie Freeman, of Kentucky, had her leg
broken under falling horse, and John Gil
lette. John Wheatley and Harry Pointer, the
last hailing from Ohio, were badly hurt.
Miss Sarah Hughes, of Wichita, had two ribs
broken and foot crushed in the wild rush.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Named nv the President

WASHINGTON, D. c.. September 21.-The
president has sent the following nominations
to the senate: Justice-William B. Horn,
blower, of New York, to be associate justice
of the supreme court of the United States.
State-James J. Van Allen, of Rhode Is
land, to be ambassador extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to Italy.
Interior-Abraham Frakes, of Dighton,
Kan, to be register of the land Office at Wa,
Keeney, Kansas.
Allen B. Brisco, of Kansas, has been nom.
mated to be receiver of public money al
Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
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Would Not Accept the Cut.

OMAHA. NEB., September 23.-The Union
Pacific employees have voted not to submit
to cut in wages proposed by the officials of
the road. The votes of nearly 5000 men
have been counted, the Kansas division being
the last to get in. The meeting of the pro-
here next Monday, in consequence of the
ruling of the men, will be very interesting
convention, for this board will have the final
arrangements to make for carrying out the
expressed wish of the men, and at the same
time devise rules for the federation agreed
1nnn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
An Alarming situation.

SAVANNAH, GA, September 22.-Hundreds
of people are reported sick on the Sea ISL
ands. on the coast of South Carolina, as a
result of the stencil and putrefaction of the
dead bodies left unburied from the great
storm of August.
The people were so panic-stricken after
the storm, and the ranks SO depleted by
death, the bodies of the victims were not
properly buried. Recent rain storms have
washed the victims to view. Fevers of all
kinds followed and the situation is extremely
alarming.
Serious epidemics are imminent, and great
mortality must follow,
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The Advancement of Christian Work.

CHICAGO, September 25.-Out of the worlds
parliament of religions has come 'sBroth-
erhood of Christian Unity" Its object is
the advancement of Christian work, the per-
pertuation of the remarkable spirit of unity
that has characterized the religious pariia-
ment and the creation of the bond with
which to begin the federation of the world
upon Christian basis. When the announce
ment of the formation of the brotherhood
was made considerable enthusiasm was
manifested,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
RnIIdozsr Gets a Dose.

TOPEKA, September 21.-At least one To-
peka man has made reputation for himself
in the Cherokee strip, and that man is Bill
Duffy, ex-hackman. Mr.. Duffy secured a
desirable claim and when bulldozer tried
to take it away from him, Duffy got the
drop" on him and shot him, killing him in
stantly.
Mr.. Duffy's friends are not wholly sur
prised. Ed Hanback,, son of Lewis Han
back, who was there, is authority for this
statement.
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Clerks With Nothing to Do.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. September 23.-The
report of the house committee on accounts,
assigning clerks to committees, was opposed
by great many members, who commended
that clerks to the committees which per
formed no service ought to be abolished.
When the matter reached a vote those in
favor of looping off this item of expense
scored victory. A motion to reconsider
the vote was made, however, and this motion
was pending when the house adjourned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
A Battle With Robbers.

CENTRAL1A. ILL.,, September 23.--The New
Orleans limited train on the Illinois Central
road was held up just outside of this city,
and in the battle which followed between
the three robbers and the train hands, one
of the robbers was MORALLY wounded and
three of the train crew were badly hurt.
The thieves got nothing in the way of
booty, and all the grown inhabitants of this
place are on the hunt for the two daring
thieves who got away.
The wounded robber is D. L. Jones, once
a Santa Fe switchman at Kansas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
More binding Than Reeds RuIes.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. September 22.-The
new rule adopted by the house provides
that the clerk shall call the roll of commit
tees and. pending that no motion shall be
entertained. The rule is in the nature of a
strict cloture, intended to prevent filibuster-
ing against the report of the federal cleo
tions bill, as, under its provisions, no motion
is admissible while the committees are called
to make their reports, not even a motion to
adjourn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Intest scheme to Eoil rrain Rnhhers.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, September 90
The latest suggestion for electricity is the
prevention of train robberieS by making the
express cars burglar proof by so charging
the safe that any man touching it would be
electrified. Superintendent Young, of the
Chattanooga electric railway, is the inventor.
A small dynamo is to be placed in each car
and connected with the doors of the safe
and the car steps. The safe will be large
enough to hold man and will be of STEEL
lined with rubber with perforated bottom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Accident af Omaha

OMAHA, NEB., September 26.-Two heavily
loaded moter trains colided at Sixteenth and
Leayenworth streets, resulting in the death
of Mrs. j. c. Shirigley and slight injury to
several passengers.
The South Omaha was pulling across the
tracks of the Hanscom Park line, when a
train on that road came dashing down the
steep Leavenworth street hill and struck it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Towns and Camps Burned,

DEADwooD, S. D., September 23.-Lead
City is burned. Homesteads, saw mills and
lumber yards were the first to go:
The fire has reached the foot hills and ls
threatening the ranch property.
Fire is traversing Black Tail divide and
threatening Central City. The inhabitants
of Terry mining camp have fled. Runkei ls
totally DESTROYED.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
The Perry-whartou Contest.

WHARTON, o. T., September 25.-At Perry
the sooners still hold possession of the bust
ness centre and business men are being
driven to Wharton, mile below, where the
railroad buildings are located in the centre
of Indian allotlnents.
The Cherokees are almost giving away
lots to those who will erect buildings, and
the railroad company is encouraging the
abandonment of Perry in the interest of
Wharton
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Rather Defeat Than Clo,ure.

WASHINGTON. D. c., September 23.-One
of the presidents strongest democratic sup
porters on the floor of the senate, and at all
times an opponent of silver, is quoted as say
ing that he would prefer that the repeal bill
should be defeated rather than the adoption Of
cloture. If the democratic supporters of the
bill take this position publicly, it is suspected
that the Plat amendment will have accom-
plished its purpose and that it will then be
allowed to die a peaceful DEATH
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Will Employ ONLY Americans.

MCKEEsPoRT, Pa: September 23.-The
hard times are not bringing unmixed i'll to
the workingmen of this city. A report cur
rent. is confirmed to the effect that none but
American citizens will hereafter be given
work at the big plant of the National roll
ing mills. The refusal of employment to
many Hungarians at the mill recently is in
line with this policy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
jacob Loyal to the Clerks.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. September 26.-Chief
Clerk jacob. who had charge of the booths
at the Cherokee strip opening, has written
to Land Commissioner Lamoureaux, declar-
ing that the opening was an unprecedented
success. He denies the publ, he'd reports of
the inefficiency of the clerks at the booths
and of the suffering of those awaiting entry,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
From the Active Service Fund.

TOPEKA, September 25.-Attorney General
Little has delivered his formal opinion in
the question as to what fund the expenses of
the Hughes court martial trial should be
paid out of. His decision, which covers sew
eral type written pages, is to the effect that
the money can be used from the active ser.
vice fund.
None of the expenses. will be paid until af-
ter the publication in the official state pa
per of the opinion of the attorney general.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Another Centennial.

On September IS, 1793 the corner stone
of the capitol of the United States was laid,
during the first year of the second term of
George Washington.
The Tooth anniversary was duly celebrated
with parades and ceremonies; addresses
were made, following the Grafton of the day
by William Writ Henry, by the president,
the vice president, the speaker of the house,
a member of the supreme court; interpreted
with music
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Church Criticism Not Allowed.

CHICAGO, September 22.-President Bon
ny, chief of the worlds fair congress auxil-
larry, has refused to allow the International
congress of Free Thinkers the use of the art
gallery. Mr.. Bonney says he will not sane
ton the use of the hall by anybody likely to
criticise the church or to drag the name of
the Creator in the mire.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
That 40. 600 Found in q Trunk.

HANCOCK, Mich, September 2O.-The $70,-
600 taken by train robbers has been recov-
cred in a strange manner. Meanwhile the
plot thickens. 1t is becoming evident that
the bandits had confederates among the rail
way men themselves.
After the robbery, the officers learned that
trunk containing the booty was checked
from here on the Duluth, South Shore & At
lantic road. They gave chase in special
train and recovered it some distance from
here. Two firemen of the road were arrested.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
Three Months Allowed for F ling.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. September 26.-There
il apparent Misrepresentation in the Cherokee
strip that the law requires them to file their
claim at the local land Office without delay.
Under the regulations they have three months
in which to make their fling. 1t is only
necessary for them to show their certificates
of registration and prove the priority of
their claims in order to comply with the law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
M Rain There Vet

PoND CREEK, o. T., September 22.-The
rains we read of as having fallen all over
Kansas have not reached this country. The
situation at Enid, Wild Horse, Medford
and the other places along the Rock Island
line is little changed. The dust becomes
more and more terrible and the suffering
mora intense
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
The ra7lkner Amendment,

WASHINGTON, d. c., September N.-Eight
majority is now claimed as pledged in the
senate for a compromise on the Faulkner
amendment to the bill for the repeal of the
Sherman law. Conservative silver men find
solace in the fact that the amendment in
sureS the continued use of silver until the
promises now held out by the International
monetary conference are tested.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
tn R.t,fv the Wichita Agreement.

WASHINGTON, D. c., September 23.-Sena-
tor Morgan introduced bill to ratity the
agreement with the Wichita Indians made by
the Cherokee commission for the purpose OF
securing for settlement the Wichita reserva-
ton. The bill is the same as introduced IN
the last congress.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
MOr'On'S w Move.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. September 20.-An Or
der has been issued by Secretary Morton re-
specting the meat inspection service of the
agricultural department. After October 1
ali hogs slaughtered for the interstate ard
foreign trade will be inspected before sIaugh-
ter and again at the time the carcass is be-
ing dressed. The inspection of pork has so
far been confined to the microscopic ex-
trade,
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Fleeing for Their Lives.

GUTHRIE, o. T., September 2.-A courier
from the Pawnee reservation states that a
terrific prairie fire is raging there and that
hundreds of settlers have been compelled to
abandon wagons, tents and outfits and fee
for their lives on their horses. Several dead
bodies have been found, and it is feared that
many will perish.
The boomers are returning by hundreds,
dirty, tired and sore,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
The Elections Repeal Bill.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. September Z3.-Ine
democratic members of the committee on
rules decided to bring in an order setting
aside two weeks, beginning next Tuesday;
for debate on the bill to repeal the feoeTal
election laws and providing for vote at the
end of that time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-09-30
To Apply for Their Old Places

PTTTsBURG, Pa, September 21.-The strik-
ing employees of the Oliver Iron and Steel
company have decided to apply for their old
positions not, however, as members of the
Amalgamated association, but as individuals.
When in full operation the company EN-.
ploys 5000 men.
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Rain in the Strip.

The first soaking rain which has fallen in
the eastern part of the strip since last April,
fell Thursday night. bringing relief to the
tired and dirty settlers, renewing the supply
of water in the creeks and streams and reviv-
ing what pastures the prairie fires left un-
burned Rain fell six hours.