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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
The ST. Louis Blockade.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, January 10-The grain
blockade in this city has attained formidable
dimensions. For long time the elevators
have been crowded to their utm st capacity
and were unable to h-nile the receipts.
This led to freight car famine, as the cars
are kept on the tracks for long periods of
time. owing 10 the imposs, billy of unload
ing them. The cause of the glut is largely due
to the low condition of the river for a num-
Der of weeks past. Efforts to relieve the
pressure have proved unavaililg. AS a re-
suit, the Burlington route issued an order
to agents directing them to refuse grain for
st. Louis or East st. Louis or points beyond
If billed to st. Louis or East s.. Louis firms.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Hogs still Advancing.

KANSAS CITY, KAN, January AT the pres
ent rate of advsnclng, prices of hogs will
soon be 80 high that the products of the fat
by the man with a plethoric purse. hogs
are now higher than they have been before
in nine years, and if all The stories are true
which have been told of the shortage of sup
plies In the country, 1t will not be long be-
fore q fat hog will be worth al much as an
average COW. Hogs have sold at the stock
yards at $3.50 per hundred pounds. It
seems to be within the bounds of possibility
that they will get to the hi n prices reached
in 1882. In that year they sold at from 81 to
$3.50 per hundred pounds for six months in
wflcNoaainn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
The GERMANY Strike.

BERLIN, January 6.-This has been day
of deep anxiety IN the Saar district, where
III. striking MIXERS and their anarchist END
ers have made desperate attempts to save
their c.use by spreading terror and threat-
esing open conflict Reports are TO the
effect that despite the bonn blast of the leaders
and he sppNrcnt RESPONSIVENESS of the men,
thu strike is weakening. The miners are
suffering keenly from the severity of the
weather. Manv of the men are armed and
ksve been firing rertlessly in the naighbor-
hood of the pits, where men are still work
irg, md the officers are in constant danger
of being killed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
The Last Contest Case.

The last Of the four contest cases taken
before the supreme court 10 decided. The
court, through Judge Johnston, refuses .
mandamus in the tie contest case in Cokfey
county. The county bosrd corrected an
error in the footings of the returns from
ivon township resulting in TIE vote in the
district, which was decided by lot as the
law requires by the state canvassing board.
Contest proceedings were brought to com
pei the lily board to reconvene and make
return according to the face of the footings
returned from the township, which would
give the populist candidate one majority.
The supreme court brought the returns be-
fore it, and upon examination decided that
the action of the county board was correct.
The decision closes with the evident conclu.
sion that if wrong has been done "by the
action of the county canvassing board it can
only be corrected by the house of represent
atiyeso
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Carlisle In the Treasury.

ST.. LOUIS, January 7.-Henry Watterson,
the Kentucky editor, in speaking of the atti-
tude of Carlisle toward the Cleveland admin
Istration, said: "You caa state it as my be,
lief that Carlisle will accept the portfolio of
the treasury. l am, perhaps, in as close
touch with the senator as any one, and am
confident he is bound to yield to the tremen-
dous pressure upon him. If Carlisle admin
listers the treasury, as the country has reason
to expect he will" continued Mr.. Watterson,
mo power on earth could keep him out of
the presidency, if he wants it. I believe he
can harmonic any diverged views of his
party as can no other man, and will give a
g.eater measure of satisfaction to the deli
cate and sensitive business elements and in
terests of the nation"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Defying the Emperor.

BERLIN, January 10.-The opposition pa
pers are trying to raise a popular storm over
the Emperor's recent use of the phrase, ST
will crush those who oppose me-" The frels-
innige press assumes the words meant that
the emperor intends to override the vote of
tho reichstag, should it be hostile to the
army bill.
Through the Hamburger Nachrichten Bis
marck assails the emperor and chancellor as
intending violations of the cons i ution. He
warns the members of the reichstag to defy
the personal wi of the emperor, and calls
upon them to vindicate the rights of parlia-
ment and cautions the government against
unconstitutional practices, which endanger
the unity of the empire. The Official organs
deny the emperor used the language attrib-
uted to him by the opposition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
MoonShinerS' War.

JOHNSON CITY, TENN, January 7.-Tuesday
night mob of 500 masked men entered the
Jail at Bakersville, N. c., which is twenty
eight miles from telegraph office, and took
Calvin Snipes, who had murdered Isaac Os-
borne, prominent citizen of Mitchell coun-
ty, to dense forest about half a mile away
and lynched him.
Eleven of the sheriff's posse we're killed in
their efforts to defend the prisoner, while
twenty-nine of the mob were killed and
thirty wuunded. Among the dead and
wounded were some of the most prominent
men in the county.
The latest from Bakersville Is by courier,
who states that the opposing forces are still
ON the ground.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
War on the CombIn alton.

PHILADELPHIA, January IA special COM
mittee of the. drug exchange is in session for
the purpose of considering plans for inau-
guratIny the fight upon the alcohol trust,
and to take steps to call the attention of
congress to its arbitrary methods.
The price of alcohol has advanced nearly
double since the first of September, although
there has been no market advance in the
price of corn. The usual six months rebate
has also been abolished by the trust and in
consequence the drug exchange, which is
one of the strongest organizations of the
kind in the country, have decided to wage
war upon the combination.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
A L0akX Gas let.

TROY, NY, January An explosion of
Illuminating gas wrecked the four story
building at the corner of Ferry and Third
streets, and a man named EitZ was burned
and injured. His wife received severe
burns, as did also Mrs. NJ. d. Dickinson. T Q
Third street wall was blown across the
thoroughfare and the loss, a total one, will
reach several thous md dollars. The eau of
the explosion was a large leak in the gas jet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Gas Explosion in Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 5.-An explo-
SIGN, followed suddenly by the rafting sound
of falling iron, occurred IN front of the res
idence of ex-Secretary Blaine, on Lafayette
square. The report could be heard in the
hou e, but only family, and did not disturb
Mr.. Blaine, who was asleep at the time.
The explosion was caused by leaky gas
mains, which filled the electric conduit with
Illuminating gas and comma in contact with
an imperfectly insulated wire set the gas
afire. The heavy iron mantrap was blown
up distance of fifteen feet and fell, break
ing the inch thick castiron into a dozen
pieces. The conduit for distance of sew
eral squares was or acked. Other manholes
along the conduit were also blown off.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Their Bonds We're Accepted.

Their Bonds We're Accepted.
All of the Kansas state officers elect with
the exception of State Treasurer Biddle, who
was sick in his room at the Dutton, were
present at the meeting of the state executive
council at the Office o; the secretary of state.
The bonds of Secretary Osborne, Attorney
General Lit le, Superintendent Gaines and
Auditor Pra her were presented and were
accepted. Thee officers ali give bonds for
$10,G0l but there securities qualified for
double that amount. Treasurer Biddle's
bond was not presented and the executive
council adjourned.
The bondsmen of the state trsasurer-elect
have all been signed, and the bond is now
good for 81, 000, 20 !, or will be when spproved
By ths executive council There are l49 sig
natures 20 the bond. but more will b OBJ
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
DepOSitorS First.

TOPEKA, KAN, January IA decision in
the United States Savings bank cases has
been reached by Judge Guthrie. There were
forty-nine of the cases brought by eastern
stockholders of the bank, who advanced
money to set it on its feet second time.
The sto 'kho ders claimed that they are on
an equal footing with the other creditors.
Judge Guthrie decided that depositors had
q prior claim to the assets.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
EXTRA SESSION?
The Question All Are Asking
Without Answers.
The Consultation Between C1eve-
land and Crisp Is Said to Have
Resulted In Leaving it to Turn on
Condition OF Finances.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 4-The TO
cent conference between the president-elect
and Speaker Crisp was expected to result in
come authorized announcement on the sub
ject of an extra session. While these antlc-
ipations have not been realized, 1t is reported
that no final decision will be made on the
question of an extra session of congress un-
til February, by which time the cabinet of
President-elect Cleveland will probably have
been selected, and that the probabilities are
decidedly against an extra session before
next fall Mr.. Cleveland, it is stated, has
said to democratic leaders IN congress that
he will call congress together in special ses-
sion. He also told them, it is reported, that
it would not be convened before autumn
unless the financial situation and the condl-
ton of the treasury should make it abso.
iutely imperative that congress should meet
IN the spring to provide the government
with the necessary amount of revenue to
meet its expenses. He wished to avoid the
necessity of al early extraordinary session.
A conclusion that there will be An actual
deficit in the treasury unless additional rev.
enue is raised might induce Mr.. Cleveland,
it is thought, to alter his views with regard
to an extra session IN the spring, but no
other consideration that will bring about
such result is now foreseen.
By the end of this month the sub-commit-
tees investigation will either be concluded
or far enough in progress to permit the
democratic members to quaint Mr.. Cleve-
land with the situation and their conclusion
as to the future.
The proposition to increase the whisky tax
would be an easy method of raising the adj
ditional money and Mr.. Springer and his
associates will take it under advisem. Mt if
the result of their investigation discloses
call for more revenue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
In Colorado.

DENVER, January 6-The republicans
have organized the house and in all probable
ity will control the senate. It has been the
hone of the democratic populist fusion fac
tons since election that they might by this
comhin ton control both branches of the
ninth Eerenal assembly, but desnite their
efforts the republicans have the house ky q
vote of 80 to g., after q bitter fight lasting
an hour.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Battle Of Legal GIsntS.

TOPEKA, January 4.-Yesterday was the
day set for hearing the contest cases by the
supreme court :,
Judge Frank Doster, of Marion, conducted
the case for the populists, assisted by Judge
w. c. Webb and 6. c. Clemens, of Topeka.
The republicans we're represented by Chez
ter /. Long, j. R. Burton, s. r. Peters and
F. B. Dawea
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Robert Lincoln to Resign.

CHICAGO, January Tt is understood that
the resignation of minister to England,
Robert T. Lincoln, will be one Of the first to
be placed at the disposal of President
Cleveland after the Inauguration.
1t developed that during his recent vaca-
ton in this country the son of old Abe made
arrangements to resume his law practice by
the opening Of the worlds fair, and it is
stated by friends that he expects demo-
crat in his place so as to enable him to get
back in America by the end of April. This
will probably be the first diplomatic plum
at the disposal of the president.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
The Tax ON Raer

CHICAGO, January IA private dispatch
from Washington says that measure has
been prepared and will be introduced at
once, increasing the tax on beer from 921a
cents to 81 per barrel containing forty gal
Ions.
Prominent brewers who were seen say
that steps will at once be taken to call a ma
tional convention of the trade to head off
the proposed legislation. To many of the
large breweries the increased tax would
mean an additional expenditure of 81, 500
per week, while, at the same time. the saloon
trade is not in position to stand any in
crease in the price.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Damage on the Coast.

LONG BRANCH, January 5.-A severe storm
ragged along the New Jersey coast. A heavy
fall of snow came early in the day, blowing
to gale at night The sea WIS heavy nd
did considerable damage along the beach at
this place, about six feet of bluff having been
torn away, and that at Chelsea totally washed
away. The water main and gas pipes were
washed out and considerably damage was
done the company's plant.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
The SILK WOm n.

TOPEKA, January 10.-The supreme court
gave its long looked for decision in the Miss
Palmer case and reverses the decision of the
lower court convicting Miss Marguerite
Palmer of defraudlng F. L. McClelland.
The case was remande1 to the lower court
for further proceedings. She HIS already
been in Jail almost as long as the entire SEN
tence pronounced upon her, which was one
year in the peniten larry and it is now posi-
BILE that the county attorney may dismiss the
ca q. The decis on is in such form. that
Miss Palmer would be unable to get judg-
ment for damages against the county for
false Imprisonment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Bound TO Sion II

WASHINGTON, d. c.. January 10.-Tha
house committee on banking and currency
held an important meeting rel ting to the
Sherman silver purch Sc act. Represents
tive Cate, of Arkansas and Mr.. Townsend.
of Colorado, addressed the COMMITTEES.
There is undoubtedly among the COMMITTEES
a determination to press the repeal Of the
Sherman act, and stop the coinage of silver.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Fifteen Hundred Devils.

MADRID, January 5.-Fifteen hundred an
archists held reunion in Barcelona to cele-
brate the new year. There was much incen-
diary talk, and several of the speakers pre-
dicted reign of bloodshed and terror in
SPAN during the year just opened. The
leader, one Molas, declared that he meant
to inaugurate 1893 with baptism of bloo1.
Great shouts of approval and torrents Of
denunciations of the grandees and middle
classes followed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
All Free Delivery Offices,

WASHINGTON. d. c., January 10.-Ths
president has extended, by amendment to
postal rule No. 1, the classification of the
postal service so as to incl dde all free deliv-
cry offices. Fifty-three of these Offices are
at present classified. Before this extension
the civil service rule applied ouly to those
postoffices which d as mqny as fifty en-
ployes. Now the service extends to all post
offices where carriers are employed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Not Wanted at West Libartv.

SPRINGFIELD, o., January 5.-There IS
great excitement at West Liberty over the
discovery that a white cap notice ordering
all negroes to leave town had been posted in
prominent places during the night. A mob
attempted to lynch Grant Jackson, the mu-
latto who eloped with Bessie Hlnkle. the
pretty white waitress at the Grand Union
hotel here. but he escaped to the woods.
Jackson was tarred and feathered last week
by the citizens of West Liberty, but he re-
turned in spite of their warnings, with the
above result,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
"suffer Little : btIdren /"

ROME, January 10.-It was children's day
at the vatican.
Over 800 little ones, between the ages of
5 and 10 years, were received by the pontif
in the throne room. Each little one was
dressed in pure white and each received the
individual blessing of his holiness, together
with keepsake. The pope also received
New Years Offering from the little ones and
was considerably affected.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
The CIncInn ii Ice Gorge.

CINCINNATI, o.. January 10.-There is an
ice gorge in the Ohio river, extending from
Coney Island to Anderson ferry, distance
of sixteen m les. Blow this Is open water
for two miles and then another gorge ex-
tending below Lawrencsburg. A dis istrous
wreck may destroy $500, 900 worth of prop
erty. The stage of the water is forty feet
and it is still rising.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Banking and Currency.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Janusry 1o.-Ths
house committee on banking and currency
discussed Mr.. Andrews i'll to increase the
circul ton of the nation banks and to rs-
peal the silver purchase SECTION OF the Shsr-
m act. Several amendment which were
offered were rejected and the COMMITTEES adj
iourned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Lost no Time In Four Years.

WASHINGTON, d. c., January TN view
of the statement published that Pre- ident
HARRISON 8 health was failing and he was
likely to break down before his term of
Office expired, Postmaster General Wana.
maker was Questioned as to the ia ia He
said The president was in perfect health and
not in four years Is he been sway from his
desk q single day from personal sickness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Ice On the Thames.

LONDON, January 5.-The wea' her in and
about London has been very wintry for sew
eral days past and much ice has formed In
the Thames. The river is blockaded above
London bridge by packed ice. The upper
reaches are frozen over and further obst-uc-
ton in navigation is expected when the ice
breaks up and floats down the river.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Young Men This Yea,

ALBANY, N. Y, January GA surprising
proportion of young men appeared among
the democratic members of the assembly at
their caucus. OF the seventy-foar present
in tia assembly chamber, a quarter of them
wo Q under 30 years old and over half were
under 40. Only five we're bald and not a
dozs n were gray haired. It was a notable
contrast to the republican caucus at which a
majority of tbs me mbers were middle aged
and a third were gray.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Nor Their Successors.

ToPEKA, January Tin deciding the Ros-
enthal contest case from Haskell county the
decision OF the supreme court said "a
canvessing board having once counted the
votes and declared the result according to
law hiss no power or authority to make re-
count Whsn thls duty 10 once fully per-
eoEmed u 10 performed once and forever,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
PROCEEDINGS Begun.

TOPEKA, January 1O.-Hon d. W. Wilder
was in Topeka and has instituted proceed
ings for the arrest of his former assistant In
the insur~ nee department rs an embezzler-
Superintendent of Insurance Mcbride
said attorney General Ives asked me to
file information against Mr.. Wilder. but
refuse to do so, and never will. as l do not
relieve Mr.. Wider guilty. and his assistant,
ci1te5 -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
All Fixed Up.

CHICAGO, January 9-The compsny's en-
ployes. representing the agents and operators
of the entire system Of the Rock Island
route and nho have been in conference with
managers for the o st tS days, have adopted
= scne lule OF rules. winch 10 highly satisfac-
tory to all concerned. Concessions wsre
made ON both sid s.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Women In conven Ion.

WAsHsGros, D. C., January 10-The Ma
tiOnal American Womsn's Suffrays associa-
ton commences the twenty-Hfth an lual
cow ention here January Is AMI many prom
inent sufr gists of the country will 10 pres
emit, including MIRA. Bro IL lex snd Mm.
Davis, wife Of Representative Davis. &
Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
Mixed Politics.

LINCOLN, NEB-, January 6-Tne senate
failed to organize, there icing tae as be-
tween republicans and populists, with fvs
democrats voting separately.
The house was orSsnised By fusion q
uouulists and democrats.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14

ta;nad Those who are on the bond ars
nearly all populist farmers, though many
prominent men in the party viii act -
surety. Several Shawnee county farmers
are on the bond. J. Ralph Burton, OF ADJ
lene. Ia surety for large amount
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
ContInues to lmprove.

WASHINGTON. D. c., January Martina
Harrison continues to improve, but the
White house is still guarantined. When he
quarantine is removed il Is probable Presi-
dent Harrison will take few days recrea-
ton IN duck shooting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14
HOW IL STANDS in South Dakota.

How IL StanoS IN ~CuCn OdSOta
PIERRE, 8. D, January h.-A careful poll
of the legislature on the resubmission ques-
ton shows: In the house, IS against, IL
for. doubtful; In the sen ste. 18 against, q
for, 1 doubtful The m easure viii on this
showing undoubtedly carry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14

his state any means of legislative relief
against such monopoly as natural necessity
product? The question is worthy of your
earnest attention."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-12

OLYMPIA. March 1l.-tspecial l-Gov. Mc0raw
~ approved the following bills:
r. B. No. 1874 Furnishing officers OF . bank for
isosiving deposits, knowing such bank 70 b In
solvent
Il b No. SIS. amending the act relating to
slections.
HB. No. l3s. authorizing certain private cor.
pofationa to issue bonds.
Il. 3. No. %. authorizing persons other than
sher!fs and constabies to serve summons and
Complaints In suits in Justice courts.
Il. h. No. ~, making appropriations for sun.
dry deficiencies of the various institutions and
for other purposes.
IL. B. no. SIS, amending the militia act.
y. B. No. $50, relative 70 the printing OF slec.
don ballots
IA No. is:, amending the oct relating to
HI No go. regulating the practice Of phar-
macy.
LII No. OF, amending the oct providing for
county cauvass.ng boards OF election returua
fshss in the waters of Washington and upou all
waters OF which this state has joint
Il b. No. So. relative TO conditional sales aud
sases 0. personal property.
No 90. relative to securing croditorA
q b No. IS, to provide for the management OF
STATE normal schools.
an No 2s4. relating to the duties Of the state
audior
So 10. aO4 les.l,sing detective lsvies for the
B, No 2e7. relating to the duties OF county
commissioners.
aB. No. TAG. providing for the removal from
shee Of officers not liable to impeachment
: B. No. &c. relating to the duties Of county
0vasurers.
al NO Us. relating to the duties of county
aaditors.
H B. No ls.. providing for appeals to the su-
perios court from decisions or orders Of county
commissio ners.
h r. No $40. providing for the management
o. estates OF insane persons residing ous OF the