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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Will Institute women,s Masonic Lodge.

TOPEKA, February 20.-Mrs. Lease said to
a newspaper man that she was a mason and
showing the cross of a knight Templar she
said: Il am member of the Hugh De-
payne commandery of Fort Scott. l know
you will not believe it, but can prove my
self to any knight Templar. Here, if you
are Mason, can give you the blue lodge
grip and can tell you all about the Tenn
plar degrees. Before long am going to
institute lodge of Masons among women.
employed Masonic signs once to save N.Y.
self from personal violence. Why should
not other women enjoy the protection the
order affords? So look out for it. Within
two years l will have instituted lodge of
women Masons. know the work thoroughly
and can institute lodge without the help
of any man."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Another DEVILS Work.

In Paris while cafe vas filled with GUS
toners a man threw a bomb among them.
Fifteen were badly hurt and the interior and
front of the cafe was wrecked. People in
the street were hurt by the explosion.
The anarchist was chased and captured
after he had shot one policeman and a
woman, both fatally: while others received
wounds from his pistol.
To the surgeon who attended to the sabre
wound on his head he declared himself so
years old, and an anarchist; said he had
been discharged from that cafe, but that his
discharge only served to locate his act, which
he had determined upon to avenge Valiant
He said that other anarchists would con-
tnue the work of destruction to the burgoise.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Internal Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 15.-The re-
ceipts from the internal revenue during the
first ten days of the present month aggre-
gated $5,079,211, as against 4.514 ,S04 during
the corresponding period last year, gain
of $564,407. This tremendous increase is re-
garded by the treasury officials as sure
sign of returning business activity.
The significance of it will be understood
when it is known that since the beginning
of the fiscal year the receipts from interna-
tional revenues had constantly declined
month by month, until the aggregate re-
ceipts for the half year were fully So, 600, 900
less than for the corresponding period in
1893
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Want the Case Tried in Topeka.

PARSONS, KAN, February 15.-The attor-
neys for the Missouri, Kansas Il Texas Rail-
way company fled petition in the Neosho
county district court, at Erie, asking for the
removal of the case brought by Attorney
General Little, of Kansas, against the COM
pany for failure to comply with the laws of
the state Sc regards maintaining general
offices within the state, to the United States
circuit court at Topeka. The petition will
be heard in April
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Sufrraeists Ask Another Hearing.

The woman suffragists will be given an
other chance to present their case to the judi
ciary committee of the house. The conven-
ton Of sutfragists now in session in Wash
ington has criticised sharply the action of
the committee in Disappearing the resolution
introduced by Mr.. Bell, of Colorado, for q
constitutional amendment forbidding polit-
cal determinations because of sex.
The committee has decided to ask the
house to recommit the resolution, and if the
request is complied with, will give an audi
ence to Susan B. Anthony and other lead
ing lights of the movement who are now in
the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Resolution to Investigate Strikes.

The house committee on judiciary voted
in favor of reporting to the house resolu-
ton for the investigation into the course of
District Judge Jenkins in restraining en-
ployes of the Northern Pacific road from
quitting work.
The vote was seven to six. Senator Villas,
of Wisconsin, appeared before the commit
tee and urged that the question was of such
importance that it should not be voted upon
until the counsel had been heard. In &C.
cordance with this suggestion, motion
was made to postpone the vote until uext
Monday, ard in the meantime hear counsel
This was voted down by seven to six, and
the resolution was then agreed upon to be
reported at once.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
hits Many Kansas Policy Holders.

TOPEKA, February 1.-THE announcement
of the assignment of the Burlington Insur-
ance company created some surprise at the
insurance department and in insurance cir
Giles. The company has always had good
standing in Kansas, and did large bust
ness. Superintendent Snider regarded it as
perfectly sound, or he would have made an
examination of its condition. The company
old not file statement of its business last
year with the department, but in 1892 it had
nearly 81 600 600 of insurance in force in the
state. It received in that year $61 900 in
premiums and paid $4,000 in losses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
A New Patron Saint.

ZAcATEcAs, MEX, February 15.-There is
great religious excitement among the people
of the town of Jarez and surrounding coun-
try over the appearance among them of a
beautiful girl who pronounces herself to be
their patron saint, Anita. The girl has per
formed some very remarkable cures of seri-
Gus diseases by simply laying on her hands
and the ignorant Indians of that section are
wild over her.
She seems to posses the same power az the
90 called st. Tersa, who created such a SEN
sation In northern Mexico about year ago.
st. Anita 10 a native of Monte Escobedo and
began exercising her strange power over the
Indians only few weeks age
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Wilson interviewed En- Route

Congressman Wilson and Tarsney arrived
at FL Paso on their way TO the City of Mex
go for months rest Speaking to Times
reporter concerning the probable fate of his
tariff bill in the senate, Mr.. Wilson said that
be thought it would fare much better than
the Mckinley bill, which received 900 amend
ments. He thinks that in all probability a
duty will be put on sugar and possibly on
coal and iron. He thinks that Senator Mills
influence in the subcommittee will prevent
any change in the lead ore schedule.
The people of Ei Paso had prepared to
rive Mr.. Wilson q royal reception, but he
could not leave bis car, and continued his
ioufnsy southward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Judge Caldwell Examining Tax Matters

TOPEKA. February T.-Tax Commissioner
E. T. Cartilage, of the Santa Fe, and A. A
Hurd, of the law department, returned from
st. Louis, where they went to talk over tai
matters with Judge Caldwell, of the United
States court. Several complaints had come
to the judge from Kansas counties where
taxes are being contested, and he felt that an
explanation was due.
Mr.. Cartilage states that he explained to
Judge Caldwell the situation, and showed
him many instances of discrimination
against the company. Judge Caldwell is
anxious to have the taxes paid, and will di-
rect the receivers to borrow money to pay
them, if it is not on hand. This is on condi-
ton that the assessment is not unjust and
discriminatory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Hm rallied to Carry the Committee.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February lathe SEN
ate committee on judiciary decided to re-
port the Peckham nomination to the senate
withoAk recommendation. Mr.. Hoar was
absent and the committee divided evenly in
its vote, Messrs. George, Villas, Lindsay,
Plat and Mitchell voting for confirmation
and Messrs. Pugh, Coke, Hill, Teller and
Wilson against.
This 10 regarded generally as virtually a
defeat for Senator Hill, who expected an
adverse report and 70 accomplish that pur.
Roee made all scEts Of charges against Mr..
Rockkm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Cattle Diving in the Panhandle.

DENVER, COL, February 17.-Assistant
Secretary Zell. of the Colorado Cattle Grow
ers' association, brings the report of great
losses to cattle growers of the Panhandle
country.
car through the drifts" he said, land the
snow fell to a great depth. The wind was
terrific and the cold intense. The Pan
Handle country has been stocked pretty
heavily and thousands of cattle will perish
before change of weather comes on. This
storm is probably the worst ever experienced
there"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Mrs. Laura M, Johns Paper.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 1.-The
night session of the woman suffrage con-
vention was very largely attended.
The presidents Address, was delivered
by Miss Anthony. 1t was an interesting re-
view of the cause of woman suffrage with
frequent caustic illusions to the actions of
courts in its decisions affecting the laws
passed by the states for the enfranchisement
of women.
Senator Teller, of Colorado and others
spoke briefly on the question of woman
suffrage.
A paper of Kansas and New York was
read by Mrs. Laura M. Johns, of Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Money for State Charities.

TOPEKA, February 15.-The treasurer Of
the state board of charities drew from the
state treasurer the sum of SIG, 442.36 for the
support of the Topeka insane asylum and
2,666.67 for the state reform school, for the
month of January.
Mrs. Mary E. Lease also drew S13450 for
here service and expenses as member of
the board, including back pay.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Fell From a Stem Ladder.

Fred ]. Close, Governor dwellings pri-
vate secretary fell from step ladder in the
executive Office and received injuries which
have confined him to his bed.
He was standing on tall step ladder
looking for some papers when the ladder
slipped, throwing him against large wooden
screen. BE was badly bruised in the fall al.
though no bones were broken.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Doniphan County Restrained.

TOPEKA, February 19.-Judge Riner, has
granted temporary injunction restraining
the sheriff of Doniphan county from Offering
for sale or selling the st. Joseph & Grand
Island bridge over the Missouri river at st.
Joe for taxes levied against the same for
the year 1888, which the road claims to be
too high
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
The Rock Island Beaten.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February ia mo-
ton to lay on the table the Oklahoma bill,
compelling the Rock Island railroad to stop
at regular government townsites, was de-
feated by 81 to % in the senate.
Senator PETERS amendent providing for
woman suffrage to the Oklahoma townsite
bill was defeated: yeas 15, nays ~.
The Oklahoma townsite bill then passed |;
yeas %. nays q. Vice President Stevenson
voting yea.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
More Room for Government Business.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February Ex-senator
James L. King, custodian of the government
building at Topeka, showing that more room
is needed for government business. The
statement from the custodian appears to
have been asked for by the senator, to be
used in connection with the bill which makes
an appropriation for erecting an addition to
the building. The communication takes its
place with the the bills in the committee on
buildings and grounds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Union Defenders' DaY.

February II is legal holiday in Illinois
and was celebrated throughout the state.
Abraham Lincoln's birthday is known as
"sUnion Defenders Day" in the calendar of
the Sons of Veterans of the United States,
and in accordance with general orders is
sued by Commanoer-in chief Joseph B. Nc
Cabe it was celebrated by them throughout
the land
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
sharp MESSAGE From Gresham.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, February 16.-The at
torney for A. NJ. Pullman, the American
citizen, who is being detained in a Mexi-
can prison at Ensonada, received telegram
from Representative Bowers, who says Sec
Rotary Gresham has sent sharp message
to the Mexican government demanding the
release Of Pullman on bail, and full ex-
plaratiea 40 to his Imprisonment
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Grand Army at Atlanta, Ga.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, February 16-William
T. Sherman Post 146, Grand Army of the
the sense and desire of the post that the
Grand Army of the Republic shall accept
the invitation of the citizens of Atlanta, Ga,
to hold the national encampment there in
1896.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
To Prevent Approval of Leases.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 14-In the
house Mr.. Flynn, of Oklahoma, asked unan-
imous consent for the passage of resolu-
the Wichita, Kiowa, Comauche and Apache
Indian reservations pending the result of
the treaties now being negotiated. to open
the surplus lands of those reservations for
settlement.
Mr.. Kilgore objected.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
The National Labor Holiday.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 19.-The
subcommittee of the house labor commit
tee reported in favor of setting aside the
first Monday in September as a national
holiday, it having been found that this day
is observed IN nearly all states that have a
labor day. The report was approved by the
committee and bill to carry it into effect
will be reported to the house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Forest Fires I'm Mexico.

MONTEREY, MEX, February 19.-Extensive
forest fires have been raging for several days
in the mountains surrounding this city, and
the scere at times is of the most sublime
nature. Thousands of acres of timber and
good grazing lands have been burned out
and considerable other property destroyed.
No reports of loss of life have been received.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Want Arid Lands Given to the States.

SAN Francisco, CAL, February 20.-The
Trans Mississippi irrigation convention
passed resolution memorializing congress
to enact legislation donating to the various
states and territories all arid lands within
the boundaries susceptible to irrigation, pre-
scribing such conditions as will secure the
lands to actual settlers through purchase
from the state.
An Intellectual attempt was made to pledge
the congress in favor of the system of irriga-
ton and control of arid lands by the general
government,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
To Increase Mexican Pensions.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. February Ex-senator
Martin, of Kansas, has introduced bill in
creasing from So to SD per month the PEN
sions of Mexican war veterans and to wild
ows of all soldiers who served in the Mexi-
can war and who are wholly disabled for
manual labor and in such restitution, say
ing that So per month is insufficient to pro-
vide for the necessities of life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
A Woman ina Box Car.

ATCH1soS, KAN, February 14.-The police
took a Mrs. franklin out of car of house
hold goods billed to Omaha, in which she
had been beating her way from Decatur, Ill.
She had SIS and had been put in the car by
her husband, who did not want to pay her
car fare. She had been in the car three days
and was nearly frozen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Taxing PulImans STONED.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, February A.-The law
taxing Pullman cars, telegraph and express
companies, operating in the state, passed by
the last general assembly of Arkansas, has
been declared unconstitutional by Judge
Williams in the United States circuit court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
To Intimidate the Judge.

CHICAGO, February f9.-Judge Bretano,
who is presiding in the trial of Prendergast,
who killed Mayor Harrison, has received an
anonymous letter, threatening his life.
Half dozen armed officers we're in court
to guard the Judge. The letter warned the
court that unless he was lenient with Prem
dergast he would be killed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Have a Big Trade in Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, February 19.-The Ora
ham Paper company's warehouse is totally
burned. Loss about $4,000; covered by in
surance.
A panic in Catholic church near by in
which services were being held was narrowly
ayerted
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
The WOMEN Meet Next at Atlanta.

The Women Meet Next at Atlanta.
The ladies attending the woman suffrage
convention at Washington, d. c., had their
photographs taken in a group.
Atlanta, Ga, was chosen as the place for
holding the next annual woman suffrage
convention.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
Miners Burn All the Houses.

M1DpIEsBoRoUGH, KY.. February H-All
the houses at mine No. 2, Mingo mines,
have been burned. The work was of incen-
diary origin, supposed to be from striking
miners. Loss &, 900, partly covered by In
eurauce.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24

A wild storm at Nantasket, Mass, ragged
on February 16. There has been no COM
munication with the keepers of the Minots
lights for nearly a week. Reports from
other sections indicate storms in many
towns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-24
An Old Insurance Company in Trouble.

An Old Insurance Company in Trouble.
BURLINGTON, Ia, February 16.-The Bur-
lington Fire and Tornado Insurance COM
pany, doing business of SIS, OOO, 600 has as
signed. Bad risks in Texas and southern
points are said to be the cause. No state
ment was made, and but little information
rop bo obtained
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-25

Democratic Congressman Thinks the
President a Man of Small Ability.
md. in Philadelphia Press.

My opinion about it is that in the first
place Cleveland was not understood by the
American people until recently. The Cleve-
land who was born of woman was not the
Cleveland the American people voted for in
g. and again in 49, We were looking in
"a for the man on horseback bearing a
message containing high moral ideas. We
thought we found the man in Cleveland
He was lucky enough or we'll enough adj
vsed when first elected to get a strong
Cabinet. Besides. he had an admirable
buffet in a Republican Senate As there
could be no Democratic legislation then
Cleveland was safe TO look wise and do
little Therefore the impression of him
which led TO his reelection by the party
as it's candidate was not lost during his
first administration.
The Congressman seeming now to speak
with much interest, probably because of
the opportunity to say many things about
which he had long thought continued:
Cleveland had nothing TO do but 10 pose
during the four years of Harrison's adj
ministration. That is a faculty which has
served him admirably ever since he began
TO be a politician in Buffalo l fear now
he posed too much, suggesting or inspiring
perhaps much of that unrest and strange
social upheavalS which have greatly de-
moraliZed the party. Ii was not month
after he became President the second time
before some of the acuter men Of the party
who were In Washington began 10 express
something of surprise at his Indifference
to the alarming conditions that were APP
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-25
KNOCKED RHINES OUT
INDIANAPOLIS GIVES GRAND RAPIDS
A SOUND DRUBBING.
Two Home Runs-In Fifth Place
Once More.
special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, June A-The
"Rustlers" could not touch Cross to-day.
and they were not in the game at all.
Smarting under two narrow defeats, the
HOLSTERS played ball like madmen, and
knocked "Billy" Rhines out of the box in
the first three innings. scoring twelve runs
and making fourteen hits. Parker then
went in and did well. but the game was
lost. In the first inning Murphy led off
with single, Pinkney juggled MOTIFS hot
grounder and Dalrymple sacrificed. West
lake hit safely and Mills got four balls.
Leidy knocked the ball over the fence with
the bases full. This made five runs for In
dianapolis. Murphy and Henry hit safe in
the second, Motz sacrificed and Dalrymple
and Westlake singled, scoring two more
runs. In the third Shields and Cross sim
gled and Shields scored on Wheelocks er-
ror OF Murphy's hit. Henry scored Cross
on a hit and Wheelock juggled MOTIFS
grounder, Murphy scoring Henry and Motz
scored on hits by Westlake and Mills. In
the seventh Dalrymple got four balls and
scored on Westlake's out at first and an
error by Callopy. In the eighth Leidy
knocked the ball over the fence again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-25

pearing or his incapacity to see them. He
seemed TO be wholly willing TO drift Drift
ing. All. that has been the party character
istlc ever since. Where 1t will take US
don't know; no one does. / see nothing
ahead but fog. and fear great danger If
not absolute wrecking behind 1t"
Inc Congressman spoke with great ear
pesIn and the note OF angry despair as
he said this. For a moment he was silent,
as though not caring TO say more, and
change in Cleveland you asked me.
don't think there has been any change
except perhaps in health. We have simply
discovered the real Cleveland. We have
learned that he has magnificent capacity
10 say what shall not or what ought not to
the things that should be done. He is
absolutely without constructive force. He
sro without s b Original ba He cam
gest nothing but glittering generalities. He
found himself when in the presidency for
the second time in a position where he
must do as we'll as preach. and what has
he done? He made dreary blunder when
he ne chose his Cabinet Personally r,esPeesS,
it is probably the weakest Cabinet that
eyer sat in the Cabinet room in the White
House. The common opinion in the coun-
try at large is that Gresham, Lamont and
Bissell were the mistakes, but / do not
think SO, nor do most of the strong men
North. His fatal blunder was Carlisle. BY
experience. gifts natural and acquired. Car
ban tbat f0F Of the
Try You know how the financiers of New
York were shocked by his incapacity just
before the panic of last year, and how they
have been mortified whenever brought into
contact with him. He does not to this
day seem to understand that the New
York Stock Exchange is not Wall street,
and that there is any difference between
the great financiers of New York and the
stock gamblers.
"Only the other day little incident oc>
Cured WHICH showed that Carlisle looks
upon the Stock Exchange as all there is
of financiering in New York. a gentleman
calling upon the Secretary happened to say
that there was some sudden furry in Wall
street. Again said Carlisle; I wish they
were all wiped out. They interfere seri.
administration greatly AS though the
New York Stock Exchange could embar-
rass the Treasury Department. Carlisle Is
the first finance minister of the govern
ment to make such complaint. Last year.
had Cleveland been a man of original re,
had he in his Secretary of the
Treasury been associated with Chase,
or Sherman, or Manning, that money panic
would have been made impossible"