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Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Train Robbery in Western Kansas.

Word has been received at the Santa Fe
headquarters in Topeka of train robbery at
Cimarron, small town thirty-three miles
east of Garden City. Passenger train No. 3,
west bound, which was in charge of Conduc-
tor Bender, was held up by three masked
men, who. it is supposed, entered the train
at Cimarron and went into the express car
and demanded the money in charge of E1.
press Messenger Whittlesey.
In the encounter Whittlesey was shot IN
the side and his wounds may prove fatal.
Just how much money was obtained by the
outlaws is not known. but the officials do
not think that much was secured, as the
messenger succeeded in hiding the box that
had the large money in it.
No report has been received of the capture
of any of the men, and it is supposed that
they made good their escape before the fact
of the robbery was generally known.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
conditioa Of the National Banks

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 13.-The reports
made to the comptroller of the currency,
showing the condition of the national banks
in the United States at the close of business
May 4, last, have been made public. Com
pared with similar statement made March
6, last, the net decrease in gold holdings is
shown to be 81 100000 and individual depOs-
its nearly 100000. The increase undivided
profits is $3.9O0,0OO, and of surplus fund
nearly 81 100000 is shown. Loans and dis
counts have increased 100000; real estate
and mortgages owned have decreased $500
600; legal tender holdings have increased
100000. The net gold holdings of the
treasury was 9O,6O9, 600.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
a pivided court and am Appeal.

Judges of the federal court in Chicago
failed to agree on the proper course to be
pursued in the Sunday closing case, and the
great crowd of lawyers and others were sur
prised by procedure unparalleled In the
federal court of Illinois.
When Judges Woods, Jenkins and Gross
cup took their seats on the bench, the former
announced that the court would pass upon
the motion of the United States against the
Worlds Columbian exposition.
Judge Woods said he and his associates en-
tertained different opinions on certain impor-
tant points, and that each would formulate
his ideas IN separate opinion.
Judge Woods then, in lengthy opinion,
gave his views of the case, and decided that
the prayer for the injunction is well grounded.
and that the Columbian exposition should
be enjoined from opening the gates Sunday.
Judge Jenkins agreed in the main With
Judge Woods, differing with the latter only
on the miner points of the law. He decides
that the injunction must issue, and the fair
close on Sunday.
Judge Grosscup disagreed with his associ-
ates, but the Injunction will issue according
to the opinion of the majority of the court.
Attorney Walker, of the exposition, gave
notice of appeal.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Wheat Reached the Loves. Point.

Wheat sold in Chicago on June 8, on the
board of trade, at the lowest point ever
touched in the history of the market. On
August 18, 1887, after the collapse of the Ker-
shaw corner, cash wheat was quoted as low
as 665s cents; Thursday it sold at 63 cents.
The trade was exceedingly bearish and the
news of the forenoon added to the depres-
sion. The heavy local houses Which have
been operating on the bull side for some
days, had all turned bears, pouring flood
of offerings into the pit, with comparatively
light demand.
To add to the decentralization, one of the
heaviest of New York; wholesale houses was
reported as having failed. st. Louis and the
northwest were heavy sellers in the market,
and the Missouri state crop report showed a
decided advance in the condition of wheat.
July opened at 661@67, against 665s at the
close of the previous day. Broke to 653s !;
worked back to 66, slumped to 65H and at
II 30 o'clock was quotable at 6511. Corn
sympathized with wheat in weakness. July
sold off to 381S@% and at II 80 was selling
at 38%. Pork was very dull but strong.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
The Katy Must Obey,

TOPEKA, June Ex-Governor Lewelling says
that he will not permit any trade between
Parsons and the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railroad to interfere with his determination
to enforce the law which requires that rail
road corporations chartered in Kansas must
maintain general offices within the state. 1t
has been said in dispatches from Parsons
that the railroad company has threatened to
remove its offices to Fort Scott or some
other town, in case Parsons should keep up
its fight for the return of those which have
been transferred to St. Louis. Believing
that part of loaf is better than no bread,
Parsons is said to be disposed to ''lay low,"
but Governor Lewelling says that the offices
must be kept up in Kansas, regardless of
threats or trades,
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Retter Finanelal Situation.

New YORK, June 12.-Sterling exchange
rates are again lower. There has been fall
of third of the difference between the gold
exporting and the gold importing prices.
The offerings of bills of exchange ON Lon
don were large and bankers are beginning to
think that the gold exports are at an end for
the year.
This drop in sterling exchange rates Is at
tributed to the large sales of wheat to 60
abroad and the drafts drawn ON London to
pay for it. But the big wheat sales would
lot have caused such radical change if the
general trade conditions had not been almost
on the point of bringing the change about.
There was some London buying of stocks.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
How it Effects wheat Gambling.

CHICAGO, June S.-The effects of the big
wheat export business (4O3,0OO bushels) and
the outspoken bullishness of all the more
influential people was felt with decision.
Prices on the board of trade made material
advances. The firm feeling was intensified
by the decrease of the attention that was be-
ing paid to the strings of people around the
savings banks, traders inclining to the view
that the scare seemed to be confined to ig-
norant foreigners chiefly.
After substantial advance in prices it was
announced there had been big mistake
in figuring out stocks of wheat in Chicago.
The figures showed an increase of the visi-
BILE supply of 2OS, COO bushels, while the cor
rect figures show an increase of a million
bushels. This announcement shot prices
down and wheat went below the low water
mark of the market. July options went as
low as 653/
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
The Last Man Who Was Paid OF.

CHICAGO, June 9.-The last man who was
paid off, at o'clock a. M, at the Illinois
Trust and Savings bank was given 81 800
He refused to accept paper money and
wanted silver, which was given him. Then
he was afraid to go home alone at that hour
He asked the officer on duty at the bank to
accompany him. This the latter could not
do and suggested hiring a cab.
The depositor, however, was distrustful of
the cabman, and would not consent to this.
Finally the policeman suggested that he ar
rest the man and his load of silver, and the
latter wonld then be safe from robbers. This
was done, and the two lugged the 81 300 over
to the city hall, the prisoner giving the po-
liceman a dollar, besides helping to arrest
himself.
He was locked in cell, where he went to
sleep with his head resting on pile of silver
dollars. In the morning he was released
and walked away.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Not under Civil Service Rules.

TOPEKA, June s.-Speaking of the Topeka
postofice, Senator Martin said that the Office
was not controlled by the civil service rules,
and that every man in the Office could be re-
moved whenever the postmaster desired to
do so. "Just before President Harrison
went out" said the senator, she promulgated
an order placing the Topeka Office under
civil service control, but as there has never
been civil service examination here it can
not, of course, be under the civil service
rules. On July the civil service commits
sion will hold an examination here, and then
ii will be civil service Office. The commits
sion has asked me to name a democrat and
republican citizen of Topeka to conduct this
examination. have no doubt Postmaster
Thomas Will make some removals soon."
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
The Ohio Ticket Renominated.

Governor William Mckinley was Lomi-
mated by acclamation for governor of Ohio
by the republicans of Ohio. In response to
his nomination he spoke as follows:
s'Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Con-
vention-I accept the nomination which you
have unanimously rendered me and thank
you for it.
sit is an honor to have it thus offered it
is duty to accept it. l might justify my
self in declining the honor; could not in
declining the duty.
'sRepublicanism will have a severe test in
Ohio this year. This state is the coveted
field of the opposition: they will center here
but with unity, harmony and courage our
party will triumph over ALL"
The entire state ticket was again placed in
nomination.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Pedagogue Factory.

The largest class ever graduated from an
educational institution tn Kansas received
diplomas in the assembly room of the Kan
sas state Normal school at Emporia. The
occasion was the twenty-ninth annual com.
mencement, at which 124 persons graduated,
each one receiving diploma, which is life
certificate to teach in Kansas. Every avail
able inch of space was occupied in the as
sembly room at 9 o'clock a. m, when Presi-
dent Taylor, without preliminary remarks,
announced the opening of the exercises.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Fall ofFord's Theater.

1t was between $50 and 10 o'clock In the
morning that the floors of the old Ford:
theater building, occupied by the records
and pensions division of the surgeon gen
erals Office, fell.
On each floor were scores of men at work.
Without warning they were carried down as
by an awful cataract.
one probable duplication. Only twenty-one
bodies have been taken from the ruins:
George Allen, Pennsylvania; George W.
Arnold, Virginia; L. W. Woody, New York
Samuel P. Barnes, Pennsylvania; Joan Bos-
sius, District of Columbia; Arthur L. Diet
rich, Kentucky; jeremiah Daleyo, Pennsyl.
vania; James R. Pagan, Topeka, Kan.
Joseph B. Gage, Michigan; David c. Jordan,
Missouri M N. Jarvis, Michigan David Boyd
Jones, Wisconsin: F. B. LOTUS, New York
F. W. Maeder; B. F. Miller, New York
Howard S. Miller, Ohio: J. 81. McFall, Wis.
consin; E. G. Shull, Topeka, Kan: Viii.
liam Schrieyer, Maryland; 81. S. Wood; F.
NJ. Williams, Wisconsin.
Unknown man. taken from the ruins at
o'clock-evidently clerk.
G. 81. Miller was reported killed, but it is
probable the name is meant for G. r. Miller
who was supposed to be killed, but will re-
cover.
The names of Jordon and Paul are at
tached to the unofficial death list as hav-
ing been taken out dead, but their bodies
have been located. Jordan is probably a
duplicate of the name David C.. Jordan, of
Missouri, who was killed, and his name may
have been confused with the name of Nc
Fall, also killed.
L.. e u
Esterling, of Fort Scott, Kan, first sent out
as e. Sterling.
The full number injured at midnight was
placed at fifty-two. The death list remained
unchanged.
The superintendent in charge of the emer-
gency hospital says that none of the men at
the hospital will die.
The building had been condemned three
times, and once the medical museum was
taken out of it for that reason, years ago.
There were 475 persons, mostly govern
ment clerks, employed in the building and
nearly all of these were at work when the
building fell.
An excavation for an electric light plant
was being made in the cellar of the structure
"a three-story affair-and, according to the
best information obtainable, the workmen
had dug beneath the foundation supports In
the front of the building, weakening them to
such an extent that the walls gave way be-
fore they could be jacked. This explanation
of the cause of the accident is the only one
advanced, but it seems somewhat strange IN
view of the fact that the top floor gave way
first.
Fortunately only the forward half of the
floors gave way. The outer ends of the floors
and the rear part of the structure remained
intact and the walls did not fall.
The records show the following Kansans
to have been employed in the building:
George J. Drew, Reuben Cox, Joseph r. Fa-
gan, William T..Hearst, Philander Lucas,
Patrick McEnerney, Norris II. Merrill, Her
bert E. Noteman, Clinton c. Palmer, Eman-
uel G. Shull, Granville G. West, Andrew
Wilson, Horace V. Easterling, Orlando G.
Mcpherson.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
The Death Roll Adds One.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 13.-There is one
more name of the dead, A. NJ. Gerault, of
New jersey. E. Esterling, of Fort Scott,
one of the long list of injured, is reported a
serious case. The death list now numbers
twenty three.
The roll of the dead does not tell the full
story of the wreck. Many of the MANNED
and injured are so old that their injuries, not
of themselves necessarily fatal, will yet, COM
bined with the shock, overcome the feeble
vitality of their years.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Ro.stfpp the sunday closera.

New YoKK, June 12.-Sentiment IN New
York is strongly against the decision of the
federal court closing the worlds fair on
Sunday.
The morning Journal characterizes It as q
'victory for prejudice.
The World says: 'Bigotry Triumphant" !"
The Press says: It is In the interest of
public morality that the Press supports the
Sunday opening of the fair.
The Times says: 'eThe decision of the
United States court at Chicago on the ques-
tion of closing the worlds fair on Sundays
il very surprising, and It 10 doubtful II It
can stand"
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
How Congress. Stands on Three Issues.

NEW YORK, June 10-The World presents
the answers of majority of the members of
the extra congress to the questions:
"Do you, with present information, favor
the repeal of the Sherman silver law?'
"Do you favor an income tax?'
"Do you favor the repeal of the state bank
tax?'
These questions were asked of every con-
gressmen by telegraph. To the first question
there are eighty-six affirmative answers,
while eighteen say ''no."
Of the rest, many qualify their answers so
that they cannot fairly be placed in the af-
frmative column, but nevertheless show
plainly that their inclinations are in favor
of repeal.
On the income tax. forty-fve say squarly
they favor it, and forty-two that they do not.
On the state bank tax question, many dodge
it, but sixty say they are against repeating it
and thirty favor repeal.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Brit,sh Crop Prospec., Unfavorabl..

LONDON, June 10.-Specially compiled re-
ports of the condition of British crops, pub
lished by the Times, show the cereal crops
generally below the average in England and
Wales, but are good in Scotland. English
and Welsh wheat is II per cent; English 26
per cent and Welsh IA per cent below the
average. The Times sums up the whole sit
uation by saying the difficulties appear to be
80 great that continuation of them will lead
inevitably to general agricultural disaster,
and that some unforeseen circumstances must
arise to avert the ruin of the farmers.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
One Fare Excursions.

CHICAGO, June 1O.-The general manager
decided to run excursion trains from COM
mon points in their territory for one fare for
he round trip. If the other lines can live
sud run cheap excursions to the fair, the
western lines can do the same, and now they
will be forced to make some provision for
.ower rates. The western railroad managers
will now consider excursions and some ac-
ion is probable, in view of the Central Traf-
ic roads' action
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
R,onn, To Re.tor. the Grown.

SAN Francisco, June 13.-''The next
steamer from Honolulu will bring news of
great interest to this country" said J. D..
Spreckles. ''Advices received from Homo
lulu are to the effect that within few days
Minister Blount will announce the decision
of the United States government, and the
next steamer will bring us the news that the
queen has been restored to power. No
trouble will result from it. The government
will restore to the queen the rights it aided
in taking from her."
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
ron.k, Holm. ON, kan.a. Cl.r,

TOPEKA, June Up. G. Noel, president
of the First National bank, said: ''The
banks here are experiencing no difficulty in
getting rediscounts or loan extensions for
the very good reason that they do not find
II necessary to ask such favors of New York
or other banks.
ssThe reserve funds of the banks of To-
peka average 55 per cent-far in excess of
the requirements of the law. The banks
are cautions about making loans, but are
accommodating all regular customers as
usual. Frequent calls have been made on
Topeka banks to rediscount Chicago and
Kansas City paper, and considerable from
the latter city is in the Topeka vaults.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Bland Gains Over cioyes.

TOPEKA, June 13.-The supreme court de-
cided the Atchison mayoralty contest In
favor of Bland, democrat. The opinion was
by Chief Justice Horton and IN substance es-
tablished the precedent that the decision Of
q city council is renewable by the courts.
A count of the ballots by the election
judges showed tie between Bland, demo-
crat, and Cloyes, republican. The city coun-
ell canvassed the returns and gave the certi-
fcate of election to Bland.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
A Fortune in a Valisa>

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, June 9.-At Montreal,
Canada, man bought for 8, at a rail-
way sale of unclaimed baggage, a valise
which contained S107 900 worth of paid up
stock of the Western Gas Improving COM
pany, of Chicago, the property of Louis Hal
berstadt, who, it was said, died of alcoholism,
or was murdered at Napervil.e. Illinois.
1t has transpired that Mrs. Morris Nathan,
of this city, is relative of the deceased
owner of the valise, and she intends to make
claim for share, at least, of the S107 900
found therein
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
A Feeling of Renewed Confidence

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 13.-The tide
seems to have turned in gold exports and the
unfavorable balance of trade against the
United States. and feeling of renewed con-
fdence was felt at the treasury department
regarding the financial future of the country.
The gold reserve stands at $50, 600 ,099, a
considerable advance, and no exports of
gold are looked for during the coming week.
The banks have suffered no material loss of
gold in spite of their large oferin gs to the
treasury,
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
rn cnt Down Exnanses.

TorxKA, June 1O.-An eight hour day has
been ordered at the Santa Fe shops. The
hours will be from to u in the morning
and from to in the afternoon.
This order was received from headquarters.
and extends all over the Santa Fe line. The
object of the shorter hours is to cut down
expenses. The men are paid by the hour
and by their working eight hours instead OF
ten, the company claims that 1t can give
work to all. and lessen running expenses.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
suprem. Court to Meet I'm Chicago.

Chief Justice Fuller on Saturday entered a
suspension of the temporary injunction which
had been granted by the United States cir
cult court TO restrain the Worlds Columbian
exposition from opening the grounds and
buildings Sundays.
He set the hearing of the case in the cir
cult court of appeals for Thursday morning
and ordered that notice be given Judge
Bum. of Madison, and Judge Allen, OF
Springfield, TO be it attandence.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
In Three wisconsin Townx.

MILWAUKEE, June s.-A special to the
Wisconsin from Manitowoc, Wis, says the
State bank in that city has closed Its capi-
tai stock was $4,000 and its surplus $1,000.
The Manitowoc Savings bank is now expert
encing light run.
Reports nom Racine say run Is in pro-
gress on the Manufacturers National bank.
AT Madison the run on the First National
bank has increased In yigor while other
banks ara having an increased demand
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Arbitration Going On.

The arbitration of the differences between
the miners and the mine operators. which
led to the recent strike, has been begun.
President Walters, of the Miners union. at
the head of the delegation from the executive
committee, met the committee from the
mine operators at Pittsburg, Kan. and both
sides seem anxious to reach a settlement.
Pending the outcome of the meeting, the
men at Usage City have gone back to work.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Congress. Mus. Find a Remedy.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 10.-The Star
says: President Cleveland told member
of congress that under no circumstances
would there be an issue of bonds, unless es-
pecially authorized by congress. The ad-
ministration, he said, was not responsible for
the present financial situation. and It lay
with congress, and not with the admmlstra-
ton, to find remedy for it.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
New York HumanI.ariap. A,ou.ed.

NEW YoRK, June 9.-President 8. Haynes, of
the society for the prevention of cruelty to
animals, announces here that he is deter
mined to prevent the cowboy race between
Nebraska and Chicago. He says he viii offer
a reward of 5000 for the names of any al
legged cowboys who attempt to take part in
the contest.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
rhi. 4. Good News

Frxp1AY, O., June 13.-Dr. Mitchell, one
of the few Ohio delegates who defended DR..
Briggs at the recent trial. has received let
ter from Briggs in which he urges all sup
porters to stand by the church and states be
viii neither leave the church or countenanca
any schism.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
"A NeWanaper blown Un.

CATTLKrsBURG, Ky, June 7.-Great excite
ment exists In Breathitt county over the
blowing up of the Hustler Office by unknown
parties. The Hustler Is a weekly paper ed
tied by Rev. J. J. Dickey. Dynamite was
placed under the door of the building and
wrecked the entire structure. The Hustler
was the sole cause of the local option law
which was recently passed in that county,
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Eighty Per Cent fDouble Locals

CHICAGO, June 9.-The Western Passenger
association decided TO put summer tourist
rates into effect June 10. The rates are 80 per
cent. of the double local rates and will be
used in all places, except where worlds fair
rates are under 80 per cent. of the double
local. In such cases the worlds fair rate is
to be used as the summer tourist rates and
for baSing purpOSeS
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
An Appeal bv s. Louis Bankerx

ST. LOUIS, No., June ga circular to ali
their correspondents has been issued jointly
by all the national, state and savings banks
and trust companies of this city, urging i'm
mediate action to secure the repeal of the
Sherman silver law. TIE circular bears the
signature of every bank president IN St
LOCis.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
To Elec, a New Kansas Bi,bop.

DUBUQUE, Ia, June 9.-The suffragan bish-
ops of the province of ST. Louis met here at
Bishop Hennessey's residence to select candi-
dates to the vacant see at Concordia. Kan.
port. Burke of Cheyenne, Fink of Leaven-
worth. Hogan of Kansas City, and Scannell
of Omaha. The meeting was secret and the
names of the candidates recommended can
not he obtained
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
American Nu1serymen,s Association.

CHICAGO, June 9.-The American Nursery
mems association elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year: President, NJ. B.
Pearsall, Fort Scott, Kan,; vice president,
w. F. Heikes, Huntsville, Ala: secretary,
George c. Seager, Rochester, n. Y: treas
urer, n. A. Whitney, Franklin Grove, Ill.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Rate OF Discount Lowered.

LONDON, June 10.-The Bank OF England
has reduced the rate of discount from 70 8
per cent.
buyers than sellers.
Western Kansas world., 1893-06-17
Changes at Lansing.

LKAyKSworH. Kan, June7.-Warden Chase
removed sixteen guards at the Kansas state
penitentiary and appointed populists in their
places. II Is believed by July the populists
viii have all the appointments.