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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
A Part of the General Plan.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December st is
now known definitely that the house COM
mittee on banking and currency will decide
upon the bill to repeal the 10 per cent. tax
on state banks. This bill will be reported
as soon as a vote in the committee is reached.
Of the seventeen members of the committee
the six republicans and Representatives
Springer, of Illinois, a0d Sperry, of Con-
necticut, will vote against reporting the bill.
Representative johnson, of Ohio, who was
supposed to be doubtful, says that he is
against the 10 per cent. tax, but will report
it favorably from the committee in order to
get it before the house.
Mr.. Johnson believes that because there
was no mention of the bill in the presidents
message, it has lost considerable support.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
All Trading is Quiet.

New YORK, December n.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
Trade of all kinds is waiting. There is no
visible improvement and on the whole indi-
cations are little less satisfactory than
they were week ago. The volume of bust
ness measured by clearing house returns
outside of New York shows an increase of
only II per cent. compared with last year,
which is encouraging.
The reports from other cities show hest
tating trade almost everywhere with de-
cided disposition to wait until congress has
acted on the tariff question. Hence the
days of uncertainty are likely to last for
some weeks.
Wheat has risen shade The western re-
ceipts were only 3,577,281 bushels, against
1854, $50 for the same week last year, while
the exports from Atlantic ports were only
AT ,404 bushels against 1921 400 for the
same week last year. The receipts of
corn were unusually large. amounting to
3.227.77l bushels against 2766.760 for the
same week last year. and the exports were
689.066 bushels against 627, 800 last year.
In wooden goods the sense of disappoint-
ment is very clear and there seems no rea-
son to expect any decided relay until con-
greSs has acted on the tariff question. Sew
eral works have stopped production during
the past week and others are running only to
fill orders which will soon be exhausted.
No quorable change is noted in prices.
The demand for speculative purposes con-
tinues, and large portion of the sales are
of that character. In the iron and steel
manufacture there are symptoms of improve
ment.
The failures for the week number 1856 in
the United States against 271 for the cores
ponding week last year and AZ in Canada
against sc last year. For the previous week
the number of failures was only 319.
A classified statement of liabilities of firms
failing during the last two weeks of Novem-
Der shows remarkable decrease in the aggre-
gate and also in each section of the country,
the decrease being about third in manu-
featuring concerns and about 40 per cent.
in liabilities of trading firms.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
The Committee Deaf to Them All.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December 9.-The
ways and means committee have been listen
ing, as subcommittee in groups of twos
and threes and individually, to the COM
plants of those who want the tariff changed
in different particulars and of schedules
which will affect their interests.
The democratic members of the ways and
means committee said they expected these
protests would be made. They are not dis
turbed by them and are not inclined to make
any changes. unless it appears some uninten-
tional error has been made.
Efforts are making by democrats dissatis-
fed with the bill to have caucus held. The
members of the committee on ways and
means do not want caucus, and will prob
ably use their best endeavors to prevent one
being called. The friends of the admins
tration are also counted upon to prevent
caucus.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Snap Shots at the World.

THE OTHER RoADs.-The Union Pacific
which received the smallest increase of as
sessment, will probably pay its taxes, and so
will the Missouri Pacific. The Rock Island
mas for month past been paying its taxes.
The Kansas City, Fort Scott q Memphis was
assessed nearly as high as the Santa Fe. and
Tax Commissioner Leonard is opposed to
payment.
Nor THE GULF STRENGTHENING to the
statement in a. Chicago paper that wheat
shipped from gulf ports would spoil in tran
sit on account of the warmth of the gulf
stream, Mr.. Sogard, Danish vice consul, says
that wheat loaded carelessly will spoil,
whether put on at New York or Galveston.
The gulf stream, he says, has nothing to do
with it.
UNCLE SAM DEMONSTRATING Secretary
Curtis, of the treasury department, intimates
that the government would interfere should
any attempt be made to give practical effect
to the suggestion of Governor Waite, of Col
orado, that Colorado make silver a legal
tender and provide for its free coinage at
state mint.
YANKEE SHIP BUILDERs.-Another triumph.
for Yankee ship builders and designers was
scored on Long Island Sound, when the new
cruiser Marblehead crossed the finish line Ct
her official trip. The new cruiser had equalled
all expectations by making 1884 knots an
hour.
PAID FULL FARE.-The members of the
Kansas State Dairy association, which held
its session IN Topeka, were compelled to pay
full fare home instead of the one-third fare
as had been expected. The secretary could
not gather the required 150 certificates.
CONTEST PAYMEST.-It is known that the
Burlington d. Missouri river will contest the
payment of their taxes. Their valuation
was 81 ,467 900. Mr.. Pollard, tax commits
sioner of the road, will seek an Injunction in
the United States circuit court.
WANT TO PAY TAxEs.-A movement has
been started by the ministers of the Christian
church in St. Louis looking to the taxation
of church property. A bill will be prepared
and it will be introduced In the state legisia-
ture.
LASDERs DEAD.-H. c. Landers, the muir
derer of Alexander Howard. at Topeka, who
came in and surrendered after hiding out in
haystack, died in prison from the effects OF
the exposure.
THREE HUNDRED OUr.-The big betting es-
adjustment and tannery of James Davis, at
Pawtucket, e. L, is destroyed by fire, throw
ing 300 hands out of work. Loss, 5000;
insured.
A STRIKE ENDED.-The strike at the Prov
idence National mills practically came TO an
end. the operatives accepting a modified
scale presented by the manufacturers. Three
thousand hands are affected.
PU1LMAN's PREsEST.-George NJ. Pullman
will shortly make final decision concern
ing the beautiful memorial church which he
will present to his native city of Albion, n.
Y. Over 10000 will be expended in this
handsome ediice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Information wanted.

In the senate Senator Hoar offered reso-
luton (for which he asked present consider
atom requesting the president, 80 far as in
his opinion it should not be inconsistent
with the public interest, to communicate to
the senate copies of all instructions which
might have been given to any representa-
tive of the United States or any naval officer
since March 4, 1891, in reference to the pre-
servation Of public order in Hawaii, or the
protection of lives and property of Ameri-
can citizens or their recognition or support
of any government there.
After some debate the resolution was laid
over and Senator Dolph, of Oregon, pro-
ceeded to address the senate on the part of
the presidents message relating to Hawaii.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Plenty for January Interest.

New YORK. December S.-A rumor OBJ
tanned to the effect that President Reinhart's
trip to Europe has been unsuccessful; it be-
ing asserted that he had failed to secure ex-
tension of certain Indebtedness. The stocks
of the company weakened for time, but
the Santa Fe officers hurried out report
which restored confidence partly. This re-
port showed that the Santa Fe company
proper had earned Ia per cent. on its stock /:
that its obligations for interests and all other
debts due Jan. aggregate about SIG, 500, 900,
and that to pay this the company had cash,
marketable securities, accounts receivable
and other resources to the sum of over ST.
100000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Want Uncle Sam to Make Surveys

Topeka. December n.-Congress will be
petitioned to have the new north and south
road surveyed by government engineers,
and request to that effect has already been
sent to Senator Allen, of Nebraska. Hon.
ii. B. Miller, of Wlnside. Neb., las been re-
ouested to serve as one of the nine directors
for the Nebraska section of the new road.
One of the delegates to the Topeka conven.
tion, who has traversed the greater part OF
the territory, estimates that the line as con-
templated will cross eighty-four railroads on
its way from Canada to the gulf.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
How Hawaiian Papers Talk.

SAN Francisco, CAL, December 12.-The
Hawaiian Gazette of November oath, says:
SIN the meantime the monarchy is not re-
forces of the United States, whose forces
must then continue to support the ex-queen.
There may be small differences in the ranks
of the party of reform, but we are to-day more
united and determined on the main issue
than ever before. Let every reformer put
aside all other and minor things. AS sure
as there is an eternal justice overruling the
affairs of men, SO surely will the gross out
rage proposed to be done to Hawaii fail of
its purDOSeo
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Interest is Higher over There.

NEW YORK. December n.-There Is one
feature of the gold shipments which excites
special comment and that is the question
whether the banks will supply their custom
ers with the necessary gold coin for export,
or insist upon them getting it out OF the al
ready depleted stock in the United States
treasury. Last weeks bank statement
showed that the associated banks OF New
York practically had about SlOO,0JO,OOO N
gold.
ury at the present time, according to the
last Official statement, is little more than
$50, 100000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Lehieh Trains Running.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, December 9.-The Le-
high Valley passenger trains are running on
schedule time. Freight and coal trains are
moving as they did before the strike and
quite number of coal mines that have been
idle for the past two weeks have resumed
operations.
Superintendent Esser has taken the names
OF all applicants for work. A number of
the ola employees are now at work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
To be Under Oficial Control.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December ia bill
to repeal the 10 per cent. tax on state bank
calculations has been framed.
1t does not repeal the tax Internationally,
but provides that the issues of currency shall
be under the direction of the comptroller OF
the currency, and shall be limited in amount.
The comptroIler's supervision will prevent
the issue of currency which is not amply Sc
cured and tend to prevent wildcat issues. 1t
is understood that the bill has the approval
of the president, who desires the repeal If 1t
is surrounded with proper safeguards.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Must All Go Back, or None.

AUBURN, N. Y, December $50 far as
Auburn is concerned, the strike is yet on.
A committee from all the brotherhoods held
a conference with Superintendent Titus,
and was informed that if the strikers would
make applications, they would be taken
back as soon as there were vacancies.
The committee declared that none of the
men would return to work unless they all
went back, and thus the conference ended.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
New Free Coinage Bill.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 7.-Mr.
Bland has introduced in the house a new
free coinage bill which repeats that part
of the act of 1873 which prevents the coin
age of silver dollars and re-enacts the law of
1887, providing for the coinage of silver dol
lars of 41213 grains. 1t is understood that
he will call the committee on coinage and
weights and measures together soon to con-
slider the bill and expects an absolute free
coinage bill to be reported to the house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Grounds for suspendinr Pensions.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December SIN the
house Mr.. Grosvenor, of Ohio, asked unani-
nous consent for the consideration of the
resolution instructing the secretary of the
interior to furnish the grounds upon which
1,9OO pensions IN Ohio were suspended from
the rolls subsequent to July 4, 1893.
MIR. Cultivate said he introduced resolu-
ton looking to the same end Monday and
asked to have Mr.. Grosvenor's resolution
referred with it to the committee on pen
sions, which was done.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Mexico and Colorado.

|. DENVER, COL, December Ex-Governor
Waite gave out for publication letter from
President Diaz, of Mexico, under date of
October IL, acknowledging the receipt of
communication in respect to the governors
Mexican coinage plan and expressing deep
interest in the success of the scheme to make
all full weight silver dollars legal tender in
the western states.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Freight Thieves Arrested.

Brazil, IND, December For two years
past the Indianapolis d Vincennes and EV-
ansville & Indianapolis railroads have been
losing goods stolen in transit from their
cars while standing at Warrington, the
crossing of the two lines. The losses for the
past twelve months aggregate 1900. De-
tectives who have been on the case are re-
ported to have apprehended twenty-five of
the thieves and placed them in Jail. Among
them is said to be some hereto )re reputable
cifizens
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Banking and Currency Committee.

The house banking and currency commit
tee had quite a spirited meeting. During
The discussion it developed there was consid-
erable disappointment among those favor
ing the repeal of the state bank tax because
the president said nothing on the subject in
his message. johnson, of Ohio, is reported
as having said there was nothing further for
the committee to do and thought it might as
we'll lock UP and 90 homo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Two New BiIIs INV Yoorbees.

WASHINGTON. d. c., December 8.-Sena-
tor VOORHEES, introduced in the senate a bill
declaring pension vested right, regulat-
ing the suspension of pensions, and gran
ting appeals to the supreme court of the Dis
trict of Columbia; also bill defining Ger.
tain crimes sundry crimes against the United
States in the administration of the pension
laws. The bills were referred to the PEN
sion committee
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Hawaiian Minister Goes Home.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. December 9.-Minis-
ter Thurston has left the city, en- route for
. Honolulu. Before leaving he called on Sec
rotary Gresham.
He was not sent out of the country. and
does not 60 at the suggestion of Secretary
Gresham
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Valuable Asphalt Deposits.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December 9.-Dele
gate Rawlins, of Utah, introduced bill fol-
the REIMBURSEMENT of portion of the Uintah
and Uncompahgre reservation in Utah. II
is claimed that asphalt deposits, which are
very valuable, are found on the lands pro-
posed to be coded.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December THE
president has renominated w. B. Hornblower
of New York, to be justice of the supreme
court.
The president also sent nominations to the
senate of a list of consuls who has not been
confirmed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Public Openinp-SecretS Session.

The Kansas state alliance. the original
farmers organization of Kansas, met in an
nual session at Topeka, about fifty delegates
being present. The delegates were welcomed
to the city by ex-Congressman John G. Otis,
to which a response was made by State Lee
turer S. M. Scott.
The annual address was made by W. A.
Hanna, of Ottawa, president of the alliance.
After these exercises had been concluded the
meeting was resolved into a secret one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Condemned br Am Parties.

DENVER, Col, December 9.-Governor
Waite has begun preparing his call for an
extra session of the legislature to convene
Wednesday. January 3. His Mexican sill
yer coinage scheme is condemned by the
newspapers of this city representing all
parties
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Good News From the Lehlgh.

BETHLEHEM, PA, December AFTER be-
ing in conference all afternoon and most of
the night, the joint board of arbitratorS in
the Lehigh Valley railway strike reached
compromise and as a result the strike will be
declared Off The final result was finally
obtainted at O'Clock in the morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
To Shut I'm Drunkards.

LONDON, December 9.-Henry Asquith,
The home secretary, promised deputation,
headed by DR.. Norman Kerr, that the gov.
eminent during the next session will intro
duce a bill providing for the compulsory
confinement of confirmed inebriates In
curative asylum
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
A Bomb in the French LeCislature.

While the chamber of deputies of France
was in session bomb was thrown from one
of the galleries, and, with double report,
exploded in the midst of the law makers.
A scene of terrible excitement followed
The crowds in the galleries were seized with
panic and through the binding smoke and
dust fought fercely to escape from the build
ing. The number of the wounded is said to
be over eighty.
The ponce, however, with great prompt
ness, had closed every exit to the streets and
instituted at once the most searching inves-
tigation for the criminals. Two suspected
men were arrested.
Both in the galleries and on the floor of
the chamber many persons, including
women, were hurt more or less seriously. but
80 far as is known only one was fatally
wounded. There was an American lady Sc
riously hurt. The deputies displayed great
GOODNESS, and their president, M. Dupuy. APP
pealed to his colleagues to continue their
discussion, with calmness. His remarks were
loudly cheered and partial order was re-
stored.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
To Enable Them TO Register.

WASHINGTON. d. c., December THE
senate passed, with slight amendments,
house joint resolution appropriating $4,000
for the employment of additional deputy
collectors of internal revenue, to aid in the
execution of the Chinese exclusion acts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Action of Chicago CHURCHES.

CHICAGO, December S.-Churches of sew
eral denominations of Chicago have thrown
their doors open to the needy, who are al
lowed to sleep on the pew cushions. Many
churches are arranging to furnish breakfast
to the dodgers, who are numbered by the
hundreds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Assistant Secretary of War,

WASHINGTON, d. c., December S.-The
president has nominated Joseph B. Doe, of
Wisconsin, to be assistant secretary of war.
A number of naval promotions were also
sent to the senate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16

Provisional Government Guarding Lilli.
An Associated Press letter of date of No
vember % has reached San Francisco from
Honolulu. The only news it contains of
any importance is this:
The ex-queen has applied to the provis-
ional government for protection, claiming
that she fears violence from the foreign
residents. The government at once granted
her request and detail of sig police were
now guarding Washington palace, three
watches of two men each.
The ex-queen fully understands her dan
ger in case the United States should restore
her to power, and she declared to Minister
Willis during his late visit to Snow Cottage
that she would have to decline restoration,
unless it was granted her under the armed
protection of the United States.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
The New Mortgage Law Passed Upon.

The Kansas supreme court has reached
and passed upon two cases involving points
in the new mortgage redemption law passed
by the last legislature
The law does not apply to mortgages or
contracts made prior to the passage of the
act, was the substance of two decisions
handed down by the supreme court.
The two cases passed upon are both from
Rice county.
These decisions do not touch two points
of the law in which the public is interested,
that of the validity of the law itself and
whether sheriff's fees can be collected as un-
der the old law. There are cases pending
touching both of these points, but the court
has not yet reached them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-03-02
DEXTERVILLE ITEMS.

Mr. Andy James has returned, after
a long absence.
H. Olson, Of Grand Rapids, was in
town on business Wednesday last.
Messrs. Henry, and Ira Woods, of
Mosinee, were visiting friends and re-
latives in Dexter the past week
Miss Edna Mosher was visiting fri ends
and relatives in Pittsville Monday.
4 party of our young friends attended
q dance at PittsvIlIe, Wednesday even
ing and report good time.
The parties that attended the candy
pull, at Kerrs, Monday night, report a
good time.
The new planning mil is nearly COM
pleted.
Mr.. Baldwin is on the sick list.
d. c. Kenyon has joined the T. R. T.
Frank johnson, Of Pittsville, was in
town Thursday.
Ed Mathews is again a resident of
Baskerville.
Louis Lemere is again at work, shay
ing for dear life.
Arnold Wilson, Carl johnson, and Hi
Smith have joined the brotherhood of
railway trackman.
Carl Johnson was in Grand Rapids on
business Thursday.
Chas. Hodges is laid up for repairs,
caused from a kick he received from a
horse.
Geo. Williams, of City Point, was in
town Friday.
Z. NJ. Larson went to Grand Rapids
on business Thursday.
Frank Brown, of Tomah. was in town
on business Wednesday.
James Hiles went to Lynn on bust
ness Thursday.
Mary Garrow is chief cook and bottle
washer, at the residence of F. C.
Dewitt.
Miss Maggie Mclean, Jennie Down
ing, Homer Fagert and Frank Downing
were taken into the mysteries of the
Good Templars lodge, Saturday night.
John Brown and wife, Frank Starr,
c. IL. futile, Louis Lemere, G.. Ref,
Vern Wilson, Carrie Brown, Bessie
Stevens and Jennie Clapper, members
Of the Good Templars lodge, went to
Babcock to visit the lodge in that place
Friday night. A good time reported.
The Starr event of the season.