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The record-union., 1893-11-17
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Triple Murder and Suicide Near
Deadwood, South Dakota.
OUTGROWTH OF THE SEPARATION
OF A MAN AND WIFE.

Double Murder in Colorado Mining
Camp-Passenger Train on the East
ern Alabama Railroad Wrecked
Near Fayette-The Coaches Catch
Fire and One Passenger Burned to
Death, While Several Othors We're
Seriously Injured.
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PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
SAID TO HAVE LOST A LARGE
SUM IN GAS STOCK.
Rumor That 1t Was to Make Good the
Losses Which Called Him
Suddenly to New York.
Special to the REcoRD-UN1oS

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
NEW YORK. Nov. l6.-A special to the
NAL and Express from Washington says:
There is as much mystery in regard to
the Presidents flying trip to New York
to-day as there was yesterday, but it is
pretty well understood that it was for the
settlement of personal financial matters,
which have been shaken up owing to the
object lesson Cleveland himself gave the
country. 1t has proven boomerang.
During the last few days there have
been rumors here in financial circles re-
lating to a little coterie which have been
favored with tips. Early in the week
Don NJ. Dickinson arrived in town, and
as he always comes when something is
about to happen, the cry was started to
look out. Don departed for New York
soon after the President.
1t was whispered among the knowing
ones to-day that a lot of railroad stock
was about to be unloaded and the Presi-
dents signature was necessary to the
documents. To send them by mail or
withdraw them for the length of time
necessary TO send them to Washington
would excite suspicion, and hence Cleve-
land is said to have gone to New ork.
A Congressman is authority for the
SIdL6iflcIG IudI LIS I6Sltl6nO tOSI glOO,ObO
! in Chicago Gas, and his visit yesterday
was to transfer property to cover the
loss.
THE PRESIDENTS RETURN.
! WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. = President
Cleveland and Secretary Lamont arrived
from New York at O'Clock this morn
ing. The President was driven at once
to the White House. The President has
not looked in better health since his first
Inauguration. His step is firm and elias
tic and his appearance is unusually
cheerful.
The President at once retired to his
private office with Secretary Thurber
and all visitors were excluded.
The reticenee of the employees of the
| White House in regard to the Presi-
dents New York visit ever since his re-
turn has led to all sorts of rumors as to
Cleveland's health, among them that his
Jaw is diseased aud that he went there
for surgical operation; but his appear
ance certainly indicates nothing of the
kind.
Persons i'll position to know say that
the President went to New York to con-
suit his party friends, and incidentally to
look after some private matters.
Secretary Lamont authorizes an en-
phatic denial of the report that ne and
the President went there in connection
with real estate speculation, in which
they are said to be engaged, declaring
they are not engaged in any.
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FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
Wreck In Alabama In Which Life Ia
Sacrificed.

Sacrificed.
BIRMINGHAM (Ala.), Nov. 16.-A pas
senger train on the Eastern Alabama
Railroad was derailed and wrecked near
Fayette this morning. The coaches
caught fire, and Thomas Driver. passen-
ger, was burned to death. The other
passengers were rescued. many of them
badly Injured. Among the injured are:
judged. r. Dowdell, arm and jaw broken,
fatal; &. j. Mitchell, skull fractured. fatal;
j. f. Mitchell, badly cut about the face
and chest; G. Hunter, internal injuries;
j. p. Osborne, arm broken; child of Mrs.
Roberts of California. shoulder broken.
Several other passengers were slightly
bruised. All the wounded are residents
of Alabama.
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New Whatcom's Delinquent Treasurer.
NEW WESTMINSTER Oh. C.), Nov. 16.-
P. n. Isensee, the delinquent City
Treasurer of New Whatcom, Wash. was
arrested to-day at Yale on charge of
embezzling 100000 of New Whatcom's
funds. Isensee had not been in the
province half an hour before his presence
was known to the authorities, and his
capture was simple. Sheriff Requa and
County Attorney Newman are on their
way take back Isensee, who, it is under
stood, Will not insist on extradition
fOrmalitieS
The record-union., 1893-11-17
The OakIands Win a Game.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 16.-The Oak
lands defeated the Bostons to-day in a
close game by a score of to 4. Batteries,
Horner and Hines for the Oaklands, and
Carsey and Kittredge for the Bostons.
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against Pilot George Johnston, and after
a long deliberation decided that the loss
of the steamer City of New York was due
TO the action of the pilot.
1t was moved that his license as pilot
be revoked and the order was so made.
The decision of the Commissioners was
not unexpected. The fact that the board
has laid the blame of the loss of the
steamer on the pilot removes all response
bility from Captain Johnson OF the
steamer, and he will undoubtedly remain
in the service OF the Pacific Mail Steam
Ship Company.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
Policy of Finance COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 15.-The prob
able policy of the finance committee of the
senate in the next congress Is exciting much
interest. All legislation affecting the silver,
tariff and revenue questions must either orig
mate in it or be referred to it for examine
ton and report.
AS disclosed by statements published the
majority of the committee favor thorough
revision of the tariff in line with the pledges
of the democratic party to the people and
can be relied upon to supplement the eff
forts of the ways and means committee in
the house to secure the early passage of a
revenue reform measure.
There is no doubt that the majority of
the committee is friendly to silver and will
resist any attempt to repeal the Sherman
silver law unless a substitute be enacted
providing for at least as liberal policy to-
ward the white metal.
The democratic senators hope to subordi.
nate the silver issue to the tariff on which
the party stands solidly together. If it be-.
comes necessary to increase the revenue BY
special legislation, they favor an income
tax as against imposing tariff on sugar
or upon any of the necessaries of life. Re-
publican senators are non-committal. They
point to the fact that the democrats are in
power and insist that they shall formulate
all policies and bear all responsibilities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
Canadians Visit Gresham.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 15.-Secretary
of State Gresham received call from q
party of visiting Canadians. It was a most
significant visit, and one likely to bring out
a howl of indignation from the tory govern
ment of Canada, as the party included the
leading Canadian opponents of annexing the
dominion to the United States. The callers
included the Hon. Honore MERCER, formerly
premier of the province of Quebec, Edward
Farrer, one of the leaders of tho annexation
movement, and Messrs. Langelier and Le-
blanc.
The Office hours of the state department
close at o'clock, SO that the call of the Ca
nadians could not be construed as official"
1t was none the less effective, however. and
the eloquent MERCER and the fiery Farrer
made clear to Judge Gresham what glori-
GUS achievement the political union of the
United States and Canada would be.
Mr.. MERCER has long been an idol among
the French Canadians of Lower Canada,
while Mr.. Farrer has been SO out-spoken on
the annexation crusade of Upper Canada
that he has frequently been threatened with
arrest for treason. The visit was particu-
larly significant at the present time, rs Mr..
Cleveland Is understood to feel very friendly
toward the absorption of the Dominion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
REAL DIFFICULTY.
1t Lies in Excess Of Imports
Over Exports.
This Keeps Up the Outflow of Gold-HIors
Talk OF Bond Unconstitutional
Iron in Great Demand at
Low Figures.

New YORK, April 17.-R- g. Dun 3 Co.'s
Weekly Review of Trade says:
The ruling fact in the business situation
is the outgo of gold; $500, 600 last Tues
day, S, 000, 900 and possibly more on Friday,
with the prospect of a large amount to-mor-
row. The treasury gold is again reduced
below $4,000 600 in excess of the bullion
fund, and there is more talk of bond issues,
with the old doubt weether this would meet
the real difficulty, which is the enormous ex-
cess of imports over exports of goods.
Pig IRON is steady, though Bessemer is
rather weaker. Rails are stagnant, and bar
offered by western mills below cost of pro-
duction at the east. Plates are q little
stronger and the structural demand is very
largo, but at prices extremely low. Copper
is a shade lower, the output exceeding the
present demand; tin declined little, but
recovered, and lead is stronger.
Coal has stronger look, though the out
put for the year Is nearly 800, 600 tons greater
than last year.
The movement of wool is small. Trade
in cotton goods was rather Disappointing in
April thus far, with some shirtings reduced
and print cloths dull at 1897. Boot and
shoe trade is somewhat unsettled as to ad-
vance or "a TO cents, winch some manu-
facturers obtain, but many buyers refuse.
In speculative msrkets cotton is u cent
lower, the pressure of enormous stocks here
and abroad being felt as should have been
expected, while reports of increased acreage
come from the south. In wheat the Chi
cago corner has forced May above so cents,
while II cents would buy at New York and
receipts at western ports are nearly 2,OO0.-
600 bushels in four days. Prices have ad-
vanced only x ceut, while corn declined
n and oats advanced Is cent. Pork pro-
ducts are shade stronger and also oil, but
coffee is weaker. At nearly all points, both
north and south collections are rather slow,
with somewhat more active demand for
money at most.
The business failures occurring throughout
the country during the last seven days num-
Der 2O9. For the corresponding week of last
year the figures were 226.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
Weary of Hungry Hordes.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1S.-The presi-
dent said to caller that, were it not for the
fact that his health Is perfect, he could not
stand the physical strain to which the IN
ending flood of Office seekers and Office seek
ers' friends had subjected him. The per-
sonal sacrifice of his time and comfort ne
does not appear to mind, but that great
affairs of government should be thrust aside
for the selfish interest of individuals is
condition that the president is about to put
an end to. He is now considering what
method to adopt and his growing impatience
certainly indicates that the conclusion will
be reached speedily. If the flood continues
the inrushing Office seekers will soon find
barrier shutting them off from the morning
hours they have been accustomed to monop
Ollie.
The condition is the same in all the de.
partments. Mr.. Lamont's room IS always
full, for he catches Sll the White house over
flow. Mr.. Carlisle complains that he hal
scarcely q moment to consider financial
problems of the gravest importance. NJ
Bissell, good natured as he is, begins to SHOW
signs of care and Mr.. Smith had fairly t.
run away to his Georgia home for rest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22

LoNDos, April 18-Advices from Berlin,
Brussels, Vienna and other European capl-
tails state that the authorities are looking for
ward to the socialist demonstration of May.
dav with even greater anxiety than last year.
Esnecially il this the case in Brussels, where
the exciting events of the few past years arc
believed to be the forerunners OF more oes-
perate struggle to come.
The BELGIAN government has already
taken steps to have a large military force IN
readiness for a march on the capital, should
disorder reach q point at which the poilce
and the guards ciyique would be incapable
of dealing with 1t.
King Leopold is strongly averse to vio-
fence "a long as it can be avoided, and
would not consent to any use OF the lnlntary
erm unless it should appear to be ABSOLUTELY
necessary. He Is said to be arriving, how
ever. at that conviction, for evidence has
been presented to him going TO prove that
there Is something deeper in the present so
cialistic action than to achieve universal suf@
fraoe. It is reported that the Belgian au-
thorities have information showing that
conspiracy exists for the overthrow OF the
monarchy and the establishment OF repuo-
lie, and that the conspirators count upon
French sympathy if not upon French sup
port.
The Berlin authorities will probably re-
Fuse to permit any socialist demonstration
on Mayday, or only under such rigorous
limitations as to prevent the possibility OF
any outbreak. The Prusslan government
fears that any extensive demonstration
might be seized upon by the anti. Semitic
agitators to raise riot against the Jews,
which, IN the present temper of the working
classes, would not be difficult
In Vienna Il is stated a Msyday demon
stration will be altogether prohibited and
the prohibition enforced by the police witt
the aid, if necessary, of the military.
In Paris the authorities view the situation
with calmness. The authorities believe that
the lessons already given will have deter
rent effect upon the anarchists, and they ara
satisfied that the worst of the terrorists hsyt
departed from France.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22


The following communication from Gen.
eraI Manager Frey was received by Super
intendent of Machinery Player. Il was
telegraphed over the entire system and
posted on the bulletin boards in the yards
John Player:
'The management regrets very much the
ill-advised action of its shopmen, and hopes
that every man may see their error and re-
turn to work without perjudlce. It's the
desire of the company in the future, as in
the past. to deal honorably ana fairly with
their employees.
by the company, effective April 10, 1893,
which the committee pronounced satisfac-
tory. The committee received my personal
guarantee that any agreement by the com
pany should be faithfully carried out, and
would see that justice was done in every
cause of complaint.
1--WE have not been officially advised "a
to the cause of the men quitting work April
8 and no reason can be assigned other than
a refusal of the railroad company to enter
into a written contract.
1--WE prefer to keep our old men, but if
they decline to return to work we must
make Immediate provision to fill their places
with new men. You are therefore author
lied and directed to announce that all shop
men who quit work Saturday are given un-
til Thursday morning, April Ii, to return
to work and all who do not resume work
by that time must consider themselves out
of the service aud requested to call at the
Office for settlement between themselves
and the company.
(Signed) J. J. FREY.
"P. S.-There is no cause for strike, and
personally request that all of our shop en-
ployes return to work, as per instructions
of the management.
"(Signed} JOHN PLAYER"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
STRIKERS SIDE.
Statements of Railroad Off
Gals Denied.
Schedule Good as Far as it Went, But LET,
Many Ont-The Chairman Believes
the Difficulty VIII be Fixed
Up in Few Days.

TopEkA, April 1.-The chairman of the
executive committee, Peter Hyatt, asked the
Capital to correct what he considers untrue
assertions.
"The statement" said Mr.. Hyatt, shat
Mr.. Player had presented to US a schedule
that is satisfactory is not true. We told him
that his schedule was good as far as it went,
but it did not 60 far enough. 1t raised some
wages, but we insisted that the same ratio
of increase be extended to ali the men. The
company claims that the strike was simply
brought on the question of signing the SET
Element, but it was not. The strike is for
wages as we'll. We have never agreed to
any schedule.
eff this continues for any great time I
have other places to which l can send the
men; we don't all have to stay here. But l
do not believe any such move will be neces-
sary. It is my opinion that this difficulty
will be fixed up in the next few days.
1.-THE statement that the strike is going to
spread and that other organizations are 90
ing to join us is not founded on fact. If any
of the other departments enter the strike
they take it uDon themselves. We have not
asked them to do it. We realize that strike
is an expensive luxury, and the other organ
izatioIs can do us about as much good by
remaining at their work. The executive
committee had meeting with a committee
from the federation of shop employees, but it
was not for the purpose of gaining their
support in this strike The committee is
simply here on an investigating trip. They
want to know the exact condition of affairs
for themselves.
"Another misstatement Is that we insisted
on the apprentices coming out with US. That
is not so. We don't bother the apprentices.
They came out in support of this agreement
becau-e Mr.. Player told them that the agree
ment signed last July was off. He said all
agreements were off-consequently the ap-
prentices are out fighting for the new con-
tract, so that they may feel that {" >ir linden,
lures will be good"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
Engineers' brotherhood Wins.

MACON, GA, April 12.-The decision of
Judge Speer, rendered in the case of the
petition of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers to require the receiver of the
Central railroad of Georgia to enter into a
contract with that organization for the SER
vices of its members on that road, Is re-
gRrded by the brotherhood as a signal VIC
tory of that organization.
After announcing his decision that the
receiver will be instructed to enter into the
contract petitioned for by the engineers,
Judge Speer discussed at length the inter-
esting questions involved. He said:
"a combination of persons, without re.
gard to their occupation, which would have
the effect to defeat the provisions of the in
terstate commerce law, inhIbiting discrim-
instion in the transportation of freight and
passengers, would be liable to the severe
penalties of the statutes.
'sNow it is true that in any conceivable
strike upon the transportation lines of this
country, whether main lines or branch roads,
there would be interference with interstate
or foreign commerce. It will be practically
impossible hereafter for any body of men to
combine to hinder and delay the work of the
transportation company without becoming
obnoxious to the provisions of these laws;
and a combination or agreement of railroad
officials or other representatives of capital,
with the same effect. will be equally under
the ban of the penal statutes. Organized
labor, when injustice has been done or threat
ened to its membership, will find its useful
and valuable mission in presenting to the
courts of the country a strong and resolute
protest and n petition for redress against un-
lawful trusta and other combinations which
would do unlawful wrong to it.
sits membership does not doubt that its
counsel will be heard, nor that speedy or ex-
act justice will be administered wherever the
courts have jurisdiction. IL will follow,
therefore, in all such controversies 1t will be
competent, as we have done in this case, for
the courts to reserve the present rights of
the operatives to spare them hardship and at
tho same time to spare the public the un
merited hardship which it has suffered from
such conflicts in the past"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
viii Co-Op.rate to Fight Cholera.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 13.-The Cana
dian officials will cooperate with those of
the United States in their efforts to keep the
scourge of contagious diseases from getting
foothold in the country by importation.
The deputy secretary Of agriculture of Can
ada has extended an invitation to Surgeon
General Wyman to station sanitary officer
on Crosse Isle in the st. Lawrence river,
where every facility will be given him to
give proper certificates to Immigrants des-
tined for the United States. At present all
direct communication in Canada is through
Halifax and two officers of the Marine hos
pital service are located there. In the sum-
mer, however, there will be large move
ment by the way of the St Lawrence and
the presence of an officer at Crosse Isle will
be of great value to the United States.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
No Protectorate Necessary.

SAN Francisco, CAL, April 17.-Hono.
lulu mails say that Blount has drawn a
Chinese wall about the purposes of his mis-
sion here and has satisfied neither side as
to whether he came as an envoy to investi-
gate or a minister to negotiate in matter
of vital importance to them.
In the afternoon of March 81 the commits
sioners held lengthy and secret confer
ence with President Dole and the ministry,
at which he notified them of his intention
to declare off the protectorate established
by Minister Stevens Februaryl1.
1t Is understood that he gave as his reason
therefor that the Washington admiuistra-
ton did not regard the protectorate as nee
essary, and further, that it was incompatible
with any diplomatic negotiations that
might be arranged between the two coun-
tries.
This unlocked for action of the Amer
lean commissioner, it was first feared would
have the effect of making the natives
openly hostile. This suspicion subsequently
proved to be unfounded.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22
Grand Propecfs for Corn.

TOPEKA, April 15-Hon. Martin Mohler,
secretary of the state board of agriculture,
has been on trip through central and west
ern Kansas. He was as far west as Russell,
and all along the route made particular in
9uiry about the wheat crop. He says that
he found it dry almost everywhere, but the
wheat crop Is by no means lost. eff we
have good rain within the next week or
two,1 said Mr.. Mother. my opinion is we
will have fair yield of wheat. ! saw some
fine wheat in the vicinity CT Sallna; that
section seems to be in better condition than
any other. The wheat crop may be in dam
ger, but my impression Is it will be great
corn year. It is almost invariably the rule
that following dry spring we have good
rains throughout the summer. My infor-
nation is that the farmers will put in q
great many acres of corn, and think we
can hope for an immense CROP"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-22


sDan Cain, of Superintendent Players
Office, said to Journal reporter:
''The situation is much better than it has
been at any time since the men went ont
Thirty of the old men went back to work
Thursday. They are mostly machinists, and
are men with families who own property
here and cant afford to leave Topeka to
look for new jobs. In addition to these, we
hired twenty new men. We have had plenty
Of applications to fill the places of most of
the strikers, but the new men have not
shown up yet. It is a little early in the
strike for many new men to put in an ap-
pearance."
''Are any of the new mechanics union
men" asked o reporter.
'As to that, don't know, but presume
not; union men would hardly take the
places of strikers of their own order, but We
never ask any questions about unions. We
will hire union men just as readily az nom
union men. All we want to know Is, if the
men applying for work are good mechanics"
what about the strikers who did not re-
turn to work: will they be taken back on
the same footing IA new men if they apply
for work."
'sNo, they can't have work here. We gave
them notice and they refused to come back,
and that settles it as far as they are con-
cerned."
Hutton's gang of car repalrers, number
ing $50 men, has been laid off because OF
shortness OF work caused by the strike.