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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
THUNDER CLAP
At Topeka Sets the PePple
Sky Gazing.
Postmaster Thomas Removed without No
tice and A. j. Arnold Appointed
Without Having Been an APP
plicant at Any Time.

The first press report received in Topeka
about change of postmasters was received
little after noon. 1t reads:
The president has appointed Andr ew ].
Arnold as postmaster at Topeka, Kan, vice
Frank S. Thomas, removed. Mr.. Thomas
Was appointed postmaster in April last, and
vas removed in consequence of the disap-
prevail by the department of certain Of his
acts in connection with his removal of a
number of carriers and clerks in the Office at
Topeka.
1t appears that Mr.. Thomas made certain
charges against these employees, and upon
his statement these charges were approved
and the..dismissal of the carriers and clerks
was ordered. Subsequent investigation dis
covered to the department officials that there
is at least another side to the question, and
this, taken together with the posting of
notice in the Office at Topeka that the d is
missal of the men named was shy order of
the postmaster general" instead of stating
that 1t was upon the approval by the post
master general of the postmasters recon-
mendation," led the department authorities
to make the change.
The Topeka Daily Press adds to the dis
patch: "A thunder clap from clear sky
could not have been greater surprise to the
people than the above information first re-
ceived by the Press at 1890. Men stood
and stared in open eyed wonder at the bulle-
tin boards, and soon great crowd was con-
gregated in front of this fountain of fresh
informationo
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
state irrigation Association.

The State Irrigation association, of Kan
sas, held its convention at Wichita, and Major
Powell, director of the United States geolo-
gicial survey, says it was the largest irriga-
ton meeting ever held in the country.
Over 200 delegates from all over the state
and some outside the state we're present.
Irrigation is now the watchword among
the citizens of western Kansas, and before
it the monetary question and the tariff
question sink into insignifcance.
Interesting papers were read by II. V.
Hinkly, of Topeka; L. Baldwin, of Great
Bend; Colonel William Tweedale, of To
peka; II. L. Jackson, of Wichita; Robert
Hay, of Junction City; Martin Mohler, of
Topeka; Thomas Knight. of Kansas City,
and Russell Harding, of Wichita.
Addresses on the general subject of irriga-
ton were made BY Judge Emery, of Law
renee, and j. R. Burton, of Abilene.
A resolution was passed in favor of an ex-
tension of financial aid by the government
in the prosecuting of irrigations in order to
demonstrate the success of irrigation in vari-
GUS localities; that the executive committee
prepare and publish the facts with reference
to the experiments already made in this
state; favoring legislation to prevent the
burning of prairie grasses and advocating
the creation of the Office of state irrigation
engineer, by the next legislature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02

NO outside Interference Tolerated.
The steamer Alameda arrived at San Fran
cisco from Honolulu, bearing the following
news:
The main change in the politi cal situation
since the Australia sailed has been one Of
increased strain and blu siness depression.
Since his formal call to present his creden-
tails, Minister Willis has not communicated
ofnclally with the government. The most
significant happening which has taken place
occurred when committee of the American
league, lately organized, an auxiliary of the
Annexation club, called on Willis. The
committee stated that the members of the
league earnestly desired that the islands
should become part of the United States,
and with that object in view the organiza-
ton would support the present provisional
government of Hawaii and in all honorable
ways aid in accomplishing annexation.
Willis replied: II am an ardent American.
I would like to see the stars and stripes wav.
Ing not only over Hawaii, but over all the
islands OF the Pacific ocean, or any other
territory which would be beneficial to the
United States. The policy of the United
states Is already formulated regarding the
islands and nothing can avail anything now.
When the proper time arrives. ! shall act. ]
am sorry cannot tell you when or how.
wish you to understand. however, that know
ing the policy of the United States, could
not have accepted the position of executive
officer had it been in conflict with the prin-
ciplcs / hold.
while performing my duty in carrying
out the United States policy, shall have no
need of aid from you or other resident Amer
leans. However, l wish to say positively
that any outside interference will not be toll
Grated by the United States"
Associated Press correspondents had an
interview with Minister Willis just before
the Alameda left. He said there would be
nothing done nor any action taken until he
heard from Washington after the Alameda
sailed. He further said that any trouble
precipitated on either side would be promptly
quelled by the United States forces. At the
last moment before the steamer left, the
provisional government declares it will be
able to maintain peace.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Conveyed by Flowers.

NEwBURG, n. Y, November 27.-An cpl
demic of diphtheria prevails in the Duchess
county villages of Tivoli and Madalin.
Deaths from contagion have occurred in
alarming numbers of late and private funer-
ais by day and by night are of frequent oc-
cu-rence. The physicians seem powerless to
check the ravages of the disease and the
alarm has become intense.
The diphtheria became rooted in Tivoli
and Madalin nearly two years ago. At that
time young woman, who was a Sunday
school teacher in Madalin, died of diphther;a
in New York and her body was taken to
Madalin for interment. On the casket when
it reached the village there we're several
floral tributes. The flowers composing them
were distributed amo"g the children of the
Sunday School. In this manner the disease
was spread through the two villages.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
weakening ON Income Tax.

WASHINGTON, d. G. November 28.-Itseems
possible the income tar provision will not b
of that sweeping character first proposed.
The present plans are to impose tax on
legacies, on the incomes of large corpora
tons, on the incomes of real estate and other
property in this country owned and con-
troIled b. aliens. as well as to require the
stamping of certain documents and spe-
cial license on certain classes of business
The members admit the details of this tax
provision will be the last agreed upon. As
the work of the committee nears close the
pressure of the various industries likely to
be affected for some information of the kind
of changes TO be made in the measure, or
for a chance 70 protest, becomes more and.
more intense
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Wool Schedule Agreed Upon.

WASHINGTON D., c.. November 24.-The
committee has concluded the wool schedule
of the new bill. The measure provides for
the admission free of duty all woods, hair of
camel, goat. alpaca and other like animals,
and of wool and hair on skin, top waste and
known as the compensatory duties on wooden
goods, and reduces the advalorem duty on
such goods 1t also repeats the compensa-
tory duties on carpets, rugs and mats and
reduces the advalorem duty thereon from 40
per cent. advalorem to 80 per cent. advalo-
rem. It also reduces the duties upon GER
tain qualities of waste which had been ad-
vaDced beyond the condition of secured wool
by the use of machinery or by the applica-
ton of labor to 25 per cent. advalorem.
The duty on shoddy mungo and certain
other wastes is put at % per cent. advalorem.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Precedent Turned Down.

WASHINGTON, D. c., November 25.-t has
been the custom since the organization of
the department to permit senator to make
the selection of postmaster at his own town,
and in this case both senators from the state
beng from Topeka, both agreed that Thomas
should have the place. The appointment
was made when reached without the serious
consideration of the endorsements of any
one, but in Difference to the rule of permit
ting senator or senators to select from the
administration party the man for postmaster
at their home.
Inquiry as to what should be done with the
carriers and clerks who had been dismissed
is rewarded with the statement that the mat
ter has not been determined upon as yet, but
will be taken up at an early date. On this
point it is stated that the dismissal of the
clerks and carriers is indicated by the action
of removing Thomas as being against the
wishes of the department and it is offer,d
that those displaced may be willing to let
the matter drop now without getting their
old places back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Rush to New Mexico Gold Fields.

SANTA FF, N. NJ, Noven Der 27.-The
Prospectors who have been coming into
Santa Fe from the north for the past two
months. in anticipation of hard winter up
that way, have "taken to the woods in
earnest search for gold and as a consequence
the placer fields of New Mexico are expert
encing extraordinary activity.
At Dolores the excitement of new streak of
placer gravel that yields from S. to $40 per day
per man continues. miner SAID that forty
odd prospectors had arrived in the camp in
the last two weeks. The Cerrillos Supply
company disposed of a stock of gold pans
which they have had on hand for two years.
-Four capitalists from Buffalo, N. Y, ar
rived at Hunter, nine miles above Abiquiu,
on business connected with the development
of these placers. Along the Hondo gravel
beds in Tass county there is much activity,
despite the lateness of the season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
general Interest About TARIFF

W.gH1Neros, d. c.. November 2S.-Sena-
tors and members of congress have begun 20
return and are to be found around the hotels
the capitol and the departments. Many are
making arrangements for the winter.
There is great deal OF interest maniaes -.
other matters of legislation are frequently
discussed. There is now general lmpres-
sion that little will be done before the holi-
days. although the wheels of legislation VIII
be going around all the time. There are
several matters pending in both houses wnicn
can occupy the time, even if the tarin bill
does not come up in the house at once. All
the bills which the house passed ana sent ~
the senate during the silver debate can be
considered in that body while the tariff bill
occupies the house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
The Lehirh valley Strike.

JErsEY CRY, N. J., November 22.-The
strike on the Lehigh Valley road has tied up
all freight trains. Passenger trains are run
ming. The grievances of the men are of
long standing.
force of extra police have been ordered
for special duty at the yards. The strikers
congregated at the johnson avenue bridge
and made such demonstrations that the pO-
lice were sent there to preserve the peace.
Most of the engineers and fremsn of the
company are among the strikers and when
an attempt was make to move the loco
motives in the yards, it is. alleged that the
strikers at the johnson avenue bridge threw
stones at the men in charge Of the locomo-
kivea. Three thousand men are now out.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
New Men in tho Pension ONCE.

TOPEKA, November 25.-Seventeen ap-
pointments have been announced by Pension
Agent Click for positions of clerkships at the
pension Office.
Of the seventeen appointments three OF
the present force were retained.
James P. Howe, of Macon City, Mis-
souri,, who has been chief clerk at the pen
sion Office since it was last moved to To-
peka, is retained in his old position.
Harry G. Doncyson, of Fort Scott, and
Patrick Hickey, of Emporia, are also re-
tanned. ID
Topeka secures two appointments and the
remaining are made from Kansas appli-
cants with one exception. The other ap.
pointments are: Lyman II. Vedder, of
Washington; George o. Taylor, Seneca; j..
D. Huntsberger, Meriden ; E. A. Mikesell, At
wood; G. D. Nichols. Colun bus; L. Fl. Nor
gan, Grainfeld; H. II. Tracy, Pueblo, Col
orado; Barney Ley. Westphalia; o. E. Mar
tin, Eureka; J. II. McCleary, Atchison ;
John Hovenden, Topeka; John Branner,
Topeka; W. T. Pateman, Abilene: L. A..
Mcdonald, Lansing.
The new clerks 60 in the LIST of December.
The salaries of these clerks range FROM
$500 to 81 600 per annum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Would be Pigeonholed..

are number of members of congress who.
would like very much to have the Hawaiian.
matter come up in congress early, and there
are others who would prefer that it be
handled by the state department and not
brought before congress. 1t is expected that
some resolutions of inquiry upon this sub
ject will be introduced, hut they can easily
he held in committee until the administra-
ton is ready to send in such communion
tions as it deems advisable. There is the
usual hope expressed among the arriving
members that there may be short session
and that the important business may be-
transacted at once
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
APerversIon OF Facts.

30 Hawaii Stevens, when shown Mr.. Blount's
report, and asked for a statement, said he
firmly adhered to all his previous statements.
He expressed great surprise at the language
of Mr.. Blount as to his (Stevenso unwilling
ness to show him the records of the legation.
Mr. Stevens says he feels himself at liberty
20 expose Mr.. Blount's remarkable conduct
towards himself at Honolulu. 1t is record,
he says, the publication of which will aston
ish ali honorable minds. Mr.. Stevens says
IN imperative engagement out of the state
prevents him making defense at present,
but IL will be forthcoming in reasonable
time. He adds that Mr.. Blount's report, as
far as given to the public, is a shameless
peryersion of facts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Ex-Minister Stevens Lectures.

WEST SoMERvnLE, MASS, November "a.
Hon. J. L. Stevens, L. L. D., of Augusta,
Me-, ex-minister to Hawaii, lectured on
"Hawaii and Hawaiian Affairs in the ly-
ceum course in this city.
He commenced by remarking that he had
firmly refused to consider the Hawaiian
question partisan question in any sense.
In presenting themselves for admission to
the American union, the islands come I'M
der more American aspects than any of our
previous annexed states or territories. Why
should they not be permitted to come I'M
der the flag deeply loved in the islands? A
large part of those born in the islands of
foreign parentage and put down as Hawaii
ans are of American parentage and they
made an important portion of the Am erican
colony.
'The scheme was brought forward by the
queens attorney. The lottery and opium
rings. of which the fallen queens lawyer is
believed to be the agent, favors the plan,
while, the ultra-British and the Canadian
Pacific railway have purposes in view other
than those of the fallen queen and the lot
terry and opium rings, and they are agreed
as to the method of defeating annexation.
The ex-queen's attorney was often the paid
agent of Claus Spreckels and the latter
makes a part of the alliance to kill annexa-
ton by plebiscitum. This is an alli-
ance as powerful as it is disreputable. Re-
spectacle citizens of the islands do not be-
lieve in the wholesale bribery and importa-
ton of voters, and should they ever take
into consideration such method of accom-
plishing their wishes. they could not fail to
see Spreckels with his millions. opium and
lottery rings. and the ultra-Britisher in
Canada and England could throw into the
contest a bribery fund which they could not
and would not try to equal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
proxi.,on. of International Law.

WAsHISGTos, d. C.. November 28.-No ac-
ton has been taken by the president upon
the application OF Messrs. Guerin and Dew
lin, acting in Admiral Mello's interests, to
prevent the steamer America from sailing
rnder the Brazilian flag to join Peixoto's
forces and to have the government stop fur
Their recruiting forces IN this country for
Brazil. It is difficult to see how the govern.
ment can take any action in this matter. As
Mello has not been recognized as belliger-
ent, there is no official knowledge of war in
Brazil. and as q consequence there is moth
ins in the law to prevent Peixoto or his
agents from purchasing as many vessels in
this country as he is disposed to pay for.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Chicago to New York in Ten Hours.

CLEVELAND, o. November 24.-The long
talked of elevated electric railroad between
Chicago and New York will probably be
built.
Capital from New York to st Louis is inter
ested and sufficiently large amount has been
insured to insure its success. Ex-Governor
Foster is one of the principals interested and
has influenced capital to take hold of the
project. The following statements in con-
nection with the proposition have been re-
ceved from authentic sources:
1t will take $1O0, zoo, 600 to build the road,
and that amount is in sight. It is to be a
double track road, built entirely of STEEL
The trains will run at rate not less than
100 miles an hour. and by the direct route
which is proposed the journey from New
York to Chicago will be made Is less than
ten hours
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Gresham's Running Comm.nts

The copyrighted letter from Honolulu was
read to the secretary Of state by an Associated
Press representative in the diplomatic room
of the state department. At the portion
where Mr.. Willis is reported to have said he
should be glad to see the American flag over
Hawaii and every other island in the Pacific
the secretary said. II don't believe that
Even as subsequently modified by Minister
Willis with the additional clause, under
proper conditions" the secretary said the
minister must have been incorrectly re-
ported.
willis is a capable man." he said. 'He
ought not to have talked on that subject at
all, and don't believe he did,"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Trouble i'm the spreckles Family.

GAN Francisco, CAL, November sc. l.
Spreckles, the youngest son of Claus
Spreckles, the sugar king, has fled COM
plant against his father, charging that he
has conspired with John ID. and A. B.
Spreckles and other directors of the Hawa-
iian Commercial and Sugar company, TO
crowd the complainant and other stock
holders out of the corporation. Allegations
of fraud are made and the father and the
two eldest sons are asked TO pay $500, 600
to the corporation as damages. The court
10 asked for an injunction 70 prevent the
carrying out of I've planA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
See What New. Really Costs.

CHICAGO, November 25.-The Southern
Associated Press, in annual meeting at Au-
pusta, Ga, resolved unanimously to stand
unalterabIy by their contracts with the Asso-
ciated Press, paying the latter organization
10000 per annum for its news. This ratl;
fication gives to the Associated Press all
revenues paid by the southern assocdatlon
and cuts the United Press out of $4,000 per
annum which it had been receiving from
this source.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
The Carlin Party Found.

M1ssoULA, Mont, November 2S.-The story
comes from Kanrick, Ida, to the effect that
the Carlin party has been found more dead
than alive, minus Colgate, the cook, whose
pitiful abandonment was necessitated in or
der that the remainder might be saved. The
party were found on the middle fork of the
Clearwater, 100 miles from habitation with
out horses or provisions, almost barefooted
and scant OF clothing, hemmed in by inter-
minable and impenetrable banks of snow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
General Movement to Kansas.

TOPEKA, November 28.-The agent for the
sale of the Union Pacific railroad lands, s.
L. Kay, states that he is receiving frequent
inquiries now in regard to Kansas farms,
and believes that the demand will be much
greater by next spring. He has been max
ing trip through central Kansas to observe
the agricultural conditions, with a view to
locating several colonies of eastern people,
and reports everything to be of the most en-
couraging nature. He expects a general
movement of farmers and stock raisers to
Kansas from Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
and from some of the northwestern states.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
The Feeling at Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, November 23.-The
news of the death of General Rusk spread
rapidly through the city, and the feeling of
sorrow was universal and sincere. The news
came in the nature of shock, inasmuch as
the news from the bedside of the distinguished
patient was of a cheering kind. A special
train will be run from this city on the day
of the funeral for the accommodation of
personal friends and state officials.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Dynamite on the Lehie h.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, November N.-Five
large cartridges supposed to be filled with
dynamite were found beside the Lehigh
Valley tracks a little above the railroad
tracks. No clue.
The cartridges were each eight inches long
and two inches in diameter. One of these
would wreck train if properly used. The car
tridges were tied together and evidently had
been placed hurriedly there to hide. OFF,
GERS are at work trying to learn who was re-
sponsible for placing the dynamite. The
strikers committee disclaim any knowl-
edge of the affair.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
InaCalifornia Hospital.

KANSAS CITY, KAN, November 28.-George-
Klockson, the Fort Scott merchant and grand
treasurer of the knights of Honor, of Kan
sas, who mysteriously disappeared from his
home two months ago, has been identified.
in hospital at San Francisco.
He had been injured in a railroad wreck
and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
How he got to California is still a mystery.
When he disappeared he had about $500 of
the lodges money, and was ostensibly on
his way to attend the meeting of the grand.
lodge at Leavenworth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
The Climax Reached

NEW YORK, November A.-President Will
Der, of the Lehigh Valley railroad, has issued
bulletin, addressed to the employees of the
road. He says that the management of the
road is at all times ready to confer with all
employees over aileged grievances. He con-
cludes his bulletin by notice setting an hour
when all employees, now idle, may report for
duty; after which time those not SO report
ing will be considered as having left the en-
ploy of the company and will he paid off.
This is not satisfactory to the strikers,
who insist that consultations over complaints
shall be between officers of the road and
delegates from their unions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-02
Freight Trains Started.

BUFFALO, n. Y, November 25.-A1aIrs on
Ibis end are in much better condition than
at any time since the trouble began; Freight
IL movino east slowly. but then the blockade
has been broken. The company. is getting
lots of good men TO take the places OF the
strikers.
WrxEsBARRE, PA COMMITTEES from IN
dividual coal operators had conferences
with the strike leaders. The individual ope-
rators are anxious the strike should emo, as
thew are losing q great deal OF money.
brotherhood man said: The indlviouai CO.. !,
operators may cause our winning the ssraAe'