Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-04
STATE NEWS.

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At Anthony fire destroyed the largest
Touring mill Of the city, together with
stock on hand.
At Parsons the handsome residence
of ex-senator Kimball was badly gutted
bv fire. Loss will reach several thou
sand dollars.
Topeka Capital: At meeting of the
county commissioners $500 was appro-
priated To the support of the Topeka
orphans home for 1898.
From Topeka: Elijah Henderson, a
colored man, was killed in a coal mire
near this city. A ton or more of soap
stone and dirt fell on him, killing him
instantly.
James Billingslea, charged with the
embezzlement of state funds, waived ex-
animation and gave bond for his appear
ance for trial. His bond was made up
at Atchison.
Mcpherson Republican: The county
is building a pen 21x57, twelve feet
high, in VIII ca the county prisoners will
be compelled to pound rock, except in
bad weather.
Thomas Dohson, a well-to-do farmer
living FIVE miles north of Lawrence,
was instantly killed He was thrown
from his wagon and run over. He was
40 years old and leaves family.
Lancaster, Atchison county, has had
fire. Lippincott & Calhoun's general
stare, the G. A. R. hall. the postofice
and ]. p Lippincott's residence were
destroyed. The loss is about $4,000,
partially insured.
North Topeka item: The Union Pa
cifc fountain, which is covered this
winter the same as last with water in
circulation all the time has frozen over
nightly during the past cold weather,
and last season it did not freeze over
during the entire winter.
North Topeka item: Quite a novel
case will come up for hearing before
Jury in Justice Marbles court. Some
of the tobacco dealers at Shorey have
been arrested on the charge Of selling
cigarettes to boys. As the case is an
unusual one the outcome will be watched
with interest.
From Fort Scott: While engaged in
cleaning out large vault built by the
government in connection with the
army hospital at the fort during the
war, the workmen found large amount
of money in dimes. The money was all
coined in 1861 and was evidently new
when thrown in the vault. It is impos-
sible to estimate the amount, as it is still
being taken from the vault.
Topeka Capital: It is.the wish of the
county superintendent, and also of
Superintendent Wooster of the Colum-
bian exhibit, that every school house
and school in the county be represented
at Chicago by photograph. The ex-
pense is comparatively small and it pre-
sents good opportunity to patrons to
get pictures Of their own school. Two
copies of each school are required by
Superintendent Wooster.
From Argentine: RaJah, the big ele-
plant owned by Lemen Bros. and now
in winter quarters In this city, became
enraged and tried to tear down the
building. His trumpeting awakened
his keeper, who rushed out to find the
elephant had slipped his chains and had
torn out the entire side Of the building.
After considerable difficulty the ele-
plant was captured and securely
chained. This is the first rampage he
has had this winter.
Plainville Times: J. w. Buffum was
exhibiting bald eagle in town, which
was captured by Ret Johnson on the
Paradise creek. The bird measured
eight feet from tip to tip of its wings.
It was caught by one foot in a wolf
trap and few around several days car
rying the trap. The chain of the trap
finally became lodged in tree and the
bird was secured in perfect condition.
Mr.. Buffum will ship the eagle to
friend at Lincoln, Nebraska.
The comrades and citizens of Pitts
burg are making extensive preparations
to entertain the Grand Army at the de-
partment encampment to be held there
February 81, % and %. Arrangements
are about perfected with the railroads
for a one-fare rate for the round trip,
hotels and restaurants have reduced
charges to reasonable rates during the
encsmpment, and citizens of the town
are joining with the G. <. r. and w. R.
@. in providing for the comfort and
pleasure of the visitors.
North Topeka item: There is mad
dog scare in the neighborhood near the
mouth Of the Little Soldier. Some four
weeks ago strange dog came into the
neighborhood and bit other dogs, which
have since gone mad. r. Forbes has
had five head Of hogs bitten and they
went mad and died, and Chris Custen-
berger had steer go mad and die from
the same cause. Strange to say, the
14-year-old boy of William Bradbury
was bitten by the dog that started all
the trouble but has suffered no i'll effects
from it.
Topeka Capital: Until within q very
few years nobody knew there was any
wealth underlying the rich soil Of Kan