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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
WA-KEENEY KANSAS SATURDAY, AUGUST f. 1894.


Twenty persons are reported drowned in thu
lake at Phillips, Wisconsin, in endeavoring
to escape being burned to death by the for
est fires.
The only refuge from the fire was the lake,
and hundreds of people fed to the water to
avoid death in the fire. In rushing in the
weaker ones fell down or were carried into
the deep water and perished.
Three thousand people have been made
homeless there by the forest fires. Not a
building is left standing in the town, and
property valued at between 81, 100000 and
100000 has been swept away.
The flames surrounded the village. The
pine forests were dry and the flames leapeG
from tree to tree with such rapidity that the
air seemed on fire. The baking soil sent up
a gas that ignted and the atmosphere seemed
to blaze.
When the fire reached the city it swept
from house to house, and in an hour had
wrapped the entire village in flames. The
people fed to Midway where trains were
standing and they were hastily conveyed to
neighboring towns. Nothing but few per-
sonal effects were saved. There are rumors
of loss of life, but in the confusion they can
not be confirmed.
Families are separated, some mem bers
having been taken to one place and others
to another town, and it Is i'm possible to learn
whether or not all have escaped.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04

The steamship Empress of India arrived
at Victoria, B. c., eleven days from Yoko-
hama. Ignorant of the latest cable advices
the passengers a most to man are strongly
of the opinion that China will not fight. but
diplomatically get out of the corner into
which she has been driven. That seems to
have been the general opinion of the for
eigners when the Empress left.
Cholera. in its epidemic, if not its most
virulent form. has appeared both in Canton
City and on the Honarn side. As in the past,
the outbreak has occurred in the fithiest
part of the slums. There we're many deaths,
over forty, in day and large number is
expected.
The news coming on top of the plague,
which is still raging with deadly effect. has
thrown quite gloom over the community.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
want Two Cents Pound on sugar.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. July 27.-Senators
Blanchard and CatTery, of Louisiana, were
both conspicuous in the caucus proceedings.
Instead of showing any disposition to yield
the sugar di4ferential, they asked that the
conference committee be asked to retain
that feature and 40 per cent ad valorem. and
to add the one-tenth of a cent additional on
sugar imported from countries paying a
bounty on sugar, and also to continue for
this year enough of the bounty paid under
the Mckinley law on sugar grown in this
country to make the duty equal to cents a
pound. Senator Blanchard said if the sugar
schedule was made less protective than at
present then he would vote to postpone the
bill indefinitely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
UnfAvorable to Crops

TOPEKA, August 1T. B. Jennings weekly
crop bulletin says:
The very unusual conditions have neces-
sarily proved unfavorable to crops generally.
Corn has been seriously affected. In the
southern counties the early planted was gen.
orally sufficiently matured and Will make a
fair crop. In the middle and eastern divi-
sions, the corn district, corn is much spot
ted, some fields being considerably damaged,
while neighboring fields were not touched,
the character of the soil often determining
the results, dark soils proving advantageous,
listed corn standing it better than planted.
and many farmers have decided to wait for
the August rains before cutting. The unfa-
vorable conditions have caused apples to
fall badly and have checked garden growth; ;
yet old residents confidently expect the re-
Operative powers of Kansas soil to recover,
with the August rains, large part of the
crops that have been damaged this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
To Stir Up Dissatisfaction.

Reports for several days have been passing
about Topeka, have appeared in local papers
and were even telegraphed to outside places,
to the effect that the Santa Fe management
is about to annul its contracts with the vari-
GUS brotherhoods among its employees. The
reports, as published, also include the asser-
tion that new men employed were required
to sign a pledge to keep out of labor organ
iZations.
out foundation by the officials of the COM
pany, including Receiver J. c. Wilson.
The only possible occurrence to base such
stories on is the fact that in the discussions
of the stu tion at one period of the late
strike, the abrogaton of existing contracts
was spoken of, in case the trainmen should
leave their places. The tranmen remained
loyal and that ended it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Still on the Ragged Edge.

New YORK, July 3O.-R. G. Dun's Weekly
Review of Trade says:
The heavy outgo of gold, the fall of the
treasury reserve and of the price of wheat
to the lowest point and the increasing un-
certainly of the tariff, have entirely over
shadowed other industries. Busine, de-
layed for two months by two great strikes
now crowds the railroads and swells retnrns
and gives the impression of a revival of
business. But it is not yet clear how far the
increase in new traffic is distinguished from
that which has been merely blockaded
or deferred. In some branches there has
been more activity, but others less, because
even this, early this week led many to infer
that change of tariff would be made. The
internal revenue receipts on whisky sud
denly dropped more than half and sales of
wool greatly increased. But the uncertainty
is not removed and much of the business
done seems to be in the nature of insurance
against possibilities.
Wheat was found in the lowest depths and
sold below 55 cents, making the monthly
average at New York the lowest ever known.
For the week failures have been 240 in the
United States against 368 last year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Rushing stock to Market-

Live stock receipts at Chicago on July 80
we're the largest ever known-hogs, 0.000; ;
cattle, %, 900; sheep. 1900, or 81 900 head.
The biggest hog receipts ever known were g.
600, but there was never before 81 900 head of
live stock received in one day. This extraor-
binary movement is attributed to the failure
of the corn crop.
Farmers who had bought stock to be fed
and fa8tened with corn this winter. finding
they would have no corn to feed to the ami
mails, are hurrying them forward in such
condition as grass feeding has left them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
The senate Not so Emphatic.

On July 80 there were signs of wavering
among the democrats in the United States
senate. ''Senate bill or none,' which has
been so blufiy repeated up to that day was
still heard, but with less emphasis than be-
fore.
1t is known the mails and the telegraph
are bringing to the democratic senators ur-
gent appeals to pass a bill which will not
favor the trusts and will be in line with the
demands of the party platform.
In fact these requests upon the senator's
endorsement of the president are the main
points of the differences. That these tele-
grams are having effect cannot be denied,
and cause the senators who are the most in
sistent upon the senate bill as regards coal,
iron and sugar, no little concern.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04

Topeka. KAN, July 3O.-Governor Level
ling has been petitioned by the employees of
the mechanical department OF the insane
asylum asking for an investigation.
The petition was signed by c. E. Bentley.
engineer, and the other twelve employees of
that department. 1t is understood that a
similar petition from another department
of the asylum will be fled with the governor.
These employees ask that regular legisla-
tive investigation commission be called by
the governor, lieutenant governor and
speaker of the house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Twelve CarLoads Started.

Relief for the Phillips sufferers left Mil
waukee, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Osh-
kosh, Stevens Point and Marshfield, in all
ten or twelve cars. A car load of provisions
sheeting for the tents and clothing, left
Milwaukee in charge of Governor Peck. The
latter will look over the ravages caused by
the forest fires in the northern part of the
state, and ascertain the most pressing wants
of the people.
CHIPPEWA Falls, WIs.-The telegram ask
ing for aid for the Phillips sufferers was re-
sponded to by subscriptions of $500. A car
filled with provisions was sent up. A lot OF
lumber and building material will be for
warded
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Two Roads Re-empIox Their Men.

CHICAGO. August 1.-Striking railway men
at the stock yards tried to induce iremen
and engineers employed by the switching a
sociation to quit work, but the attempt was
not successful.
The Santa Fe and Alton roads have an
nounced their willingness to take back
former Inployes, and the news of the deter
mination was made public through the yards.
About 100 men returned to work in the
Nickle Plate shops at Ninety-third street.
They walked out during the strike. Their
return allows the shops to resume work at
the usual schedule.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04

ATcHIsoS, July 31.-A Central Branch es-
innate of the damage done by the hot winds
last Thursday is that they cut the corn crop
east of Downs and north of Yuma 25 per
omon branch the damage is much lighter.
The Central Branch agent at Kirwin says
that three inches of rain had fallen there
July 19, and that the corn crop there never
looked better at this season. 1t is known,
however, that the hot winds did much DAM
age between Downs and Lenora.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04

TOPEKA, July 31.-The governor is show
ing his loyalty to Warden Chase in every
move bearing on the transactions at the
penitentiary and will not order further in
vestigation unless forced to do so by the
overruling sentiment of his associates. He
has discussed the matter with the members
of the executive council, and explained his
position to the effect that he has no faith in
the convictions of the charges made by the
ex-employes, and that he is unwilling to
have legislative committee sppointed to
investigate them on account of the great
expense to the state
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
No More Cox ' rramping for Them.

The last of the commonwealers were re-
leased from the Leavenworth Jail under the
poverty act. Monday John Ralston. Ed
Hart and Frank E. Woods were released.
Woods started for his home in Wisconsin.
and the other two remained in the city
They propose to find work. Wednesday a
squad of ten was freed. Most of the re-
leased are still in town. Others have started
to their homes. Nearly all condemn San
ders, and declare they will engage in no
more tramps toward Washington. One
I.aan said Sanders made fully 5000 out of
the movement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04

Luther c. Chalis died in Atchison Jnly 26.
He came to Atchison in 1858 and was a
member of the territorial council. He was
the principal builder of several local rail
ways. In 1864 he was an operator in Wall
street and was rated a millionaire, although
he died poor. He became editor of the At
Gibson Champion in 1873 and gained a
wide reputation by his bitter fight or John
]. ingalls,, that led to the senator's defeat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
About the New Labor Society.

CHICAGO. July 28-President Debs, of the
A. K. T., is quoted Il have seen in the
newspapers mention of new organization
called the American Labor union and nv
name coupled with it. have no connection
with this organization whatever, official or
otherwise, and any use of my name in con-
nectlon with 1t is wholly unauthorized
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Interested in western kansas.

ROCHESTER. \. Y, July 28.-Wilson Soule
while alighting from his carriage in front
of the Rochester Club. was thrown to the
pavement by the horses starting up, and re-
ceived fracture of the skull. from the eff
fects of which he died almost instantly. He
was a son of the late Asa T. Soule. of Hop
Bitters" fame. and one of the wealthiest
men in the city. He was 35 years old and
leaves wife and family.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
In Southeast Kansas.

The hot winds and drouth are injuring all
kinds of crops, says special from Pittsburg,
Kansas. Gardens are being devoured by
worms and insects, and everything tends to-
ward damage and ruin.
The thermometer is ranging ever day from
100 to 1O4. Those best posted claim that if
a rain does not visit this section soon there
will not be more than half crop of corn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Goes nack without 1nstructlons.

The tariff bill was finally sent by the SEN
ate back to the conference committee with
out instructions.
There were thee test votes, each resulting
in a tie-32 to 32-before the motion to re-
commit was reached; when it was reached
there was no division.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
CaDita1 CITY Police to be Tried.

The Topeka State journal gives the full
text of an affidavit made by Topeka joint
keeper, upon which County Attorney Stafford
has commenced proceedings against Chief
of Police Hank c. Lindsay and Police Cap
tain Peter n. Gish, to oust them.
The are charged in the information with
collecting money from joint keepers period
ically for protection extended to them by
the metropolitan police.
Secretary L. T. Yount, of the board OF
police commissioners, is also implicated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Citizenship OF squaw Men.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 28.-Assistant
Attorney General Hall, in an opinion ap-
proved by Secretary Hoke Smith, holds that
the Cherokee nation is the sole judge OF the
right of any person to citizenship within ITS
domain. The ruling is made in the cases OF
Dr. Moses Bell. John o. Cobb and s. 81.
Payne, who claim citizenship through inter
marriage with Cherokee women.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Mrs. smith Buys Out Richardson.

The Wichita Daily Beacon has passed
into Mrs. Frank B. Smiths hands, John S.
Richardson. the editor, having sold her his
half interest. The price paid was $4,000
cash. Harry Hagney will remain in con-
troll as business manager and the paper will
be straight democratic, opposed as much to
populism to republicanism.
Richardson goes to Topeka for the pres
ent to assume his duties as chairman of the
state democratic committee,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Town Site Tronhle suhsiding.

GUTHRIE, o. T.. July Ex-Governor Rem
frew left the city, leaving Secretary Lowe
acting governor. Lowe at once wired the
war department requesting that the soldiers
be withdrawn from Enid and Pond Creek,
as they we're no longer needed. The terri
torial administration has prevailed upon
the railroad company to erect depots, so
the trouble can be said to be practically at
an end
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
rhistles Go Back to Conference.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. August 1.-The re-
port of the conferees on the agricultural ap-
preparation bill announcing agreement on
all amendments but appropriating 81 ,00O,-
600 for the determination of the Russian
thistle was agreed to. The senate formally
insisted on this amendment and sent the bill
back to conference.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Arrest suit for Damages.

CHICAGO, July 28.-The first suit of the
many that are to be brought against the city
of Chicago by the railroads for damages IN
Cured during the strike was filed by the
Louisville, New Albany l. Chicago road.
The suit will serve as test case and Is for
S. damage to freight car.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Injunction A~ainst Hoke.

GUTHRIE, o. T., July 31.-On motion of
the city Chief Justice Dale, of the territorial
supreme court, granted an Injunction for
bidding the secretary of the interior molest-
ing the city parks, as per his recent doci.
sion to give than to certain parties 90 lots.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
Burning Depots in Colorado.

APueblo dispatch of July 26 says the Santa
Fe depot at Nepesta. thirty-fve miles west
of La Junta. was burned early on that date.
II is believed this lire and that which de-
stroyed the La Junta depot the day before
were of incendiary origin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
RECOMMITTED.
A Tie Vote Sends Tariff Back
to Conference.

Now Comes the Insane Asylum Asking
Lawful Enginery-The Japs Capture
Corea's KinG-HomeIess Hundreds,
by Fire-Wheat at the Lowest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-04
RETRENCHING.
Dispensing With Some Trains
to Save Money.

Louisiana Senators Want Two Cents Tariff
on sngar-Lyman TrumbuIi Declines
to Act as ArbitraiOr-Senate Cau-
Gus Sends Tariff Back.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-02-22
KNOWLEDGE

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 Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax ative; efectually cleansing the system, dispellng colds, headaches and levers and permanently curing constipation: 1t has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weak ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in Soc and S1 bottles, but it is man. ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrupof Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-02-22
WORLDS FAIR FIRE.
Illinois Building and the Art Gallery Dam.
 aged by an Ineendlary.

Illinois Building and the Art Gallery Dam-
 aged by an Ineendlary.
 CHICAGo, Feb. 10,-Another worlds fair fire broke out in the east wing of the Illinois state building. It was doubtless of an incendiary origin, but prompt response on the part of the fire department prevented damage to any great extent. The chief danger from the fire was the probability that it might extend to the Art gallery, which is now used as the storehouse for the Columbian museum. Fears foI the safety of the Art gallery were well grounded, for early in the progress of the fire flying brands alighted on its northwest dome and in few moments that portion of the building was ablaze.
 Around the base of the small dome at the corner of the Art building there was tarred roof and some canvas, and upon this the flames made rapid prog ress. Some guards, however, climbed to the roof and tearing away the blaz- ing canvas threw it to the ground. The fire on the roof was then easily ex' tinguished.
 Joseph Hallak, fireman, fell from the roof the Illinois building, but was not seriously hurt The Illinois build Ing was sold recently for s1,65O, and as only the staff was burned for about forty-five feet on the east wing the damage is inconsiderab ble.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-02-22
BOSS M'KANE CONVICTED.
A Long Term in the PenItentiary His Prob
 able Fate.

Long Term in the Penitentiary Ills Prob-
 able Fate.
 BROOKLYN, Feb. 16.-After a long trial in which the defense has made every possible endeavor to thwart jus tice, Boss John Y. McKane, of Graves end, was found guilty this morning of violations of the election laws during the election last November and next Monday he will be sentenced. The penalty is imprisonment in the states prison for not less than two nor more than ten years at the discretion of the court
 McKane is now in tho Raymond street jail awaiting the sentence which is to be pronounced upon him on Mon day morning at o'clock. Only the clemency to which the jury earnestly recommended him, stands between the ex-czar of Gravesend and long term in prison. In view of this he may re- ceive something less than the full limit of the law.
 An appeal to the general term and to the court of appeals stand in the way of the carrying out of the sentence whatever it may be. But the lawyers who have heard the trial feel confident that these appeals mean merely delay and not reversal.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-02-22
CERTAIN ANAlOGlES.
Some of the Things Man Holds In Common

Some of the Things Man Holds In Common
 with Lower Animals.
 Melting has its analogy throughout the animal kingdom. We, indeed, mott invisibly, are continuously shedding our scales, but there are some animals that get through this process even more quickly than do birds, as, for in- stance, the shedding of the skin as whole by the newt, eft and snake.
 Sir James Paget has noted that some people have few extra long hairs growing out from the general mass of the eyebrows. These few long hairs are representatives of a permanent condition in the chimpanzee and some hahoons. They grow out separately from the general hairy mass over the superciliary ridges. <.
 Darwin notes as significant fact that the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet of man are quite naked of hairs, like the inferior sur faces of all four eXtremities in most Of the lower animals.
 Something about the ear. The lobule of the ear is peculiar to man; there is, however, a rudiment of itin the gorilla Happy gorilla-and man!
 About the brain of man and apes. The whole comparison is one of degree, and in the case of the Bushman's brain with that of a well-developed ape, the comparison becomes nearly equal Richard Owen once claimed that the hippocampus minor, a trifling portion of the interior of the brain, was the only exclusively characteristic human part, b.it it has since been demonstrat- ed in the orang and chimpanzee. In truth, there are no specific distinctions between the brain of the ape and that of man! I possess in pickle the brain of monkey. am sure that my own brain is of much greater proportional weight and complexity. It is a pleas ing refection!-Gentleman's Magazine.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-02-22
LILO nrshels Potatoes Per Aere. lK

This astonishing yield was reported by Abr. Hahn, of Wisconsin, but Sal zer's potatoes always get there. The editor of the Rural New Yorker reports a yield of 736 bushels and pounds per acre from one of Salzer's early pota- toes. Above 1,410 bushels are from Salzer's new seedling Hundredfold. His new early potato, Lightning Ex- press, has a record of s03 bushels per acre. He offers potatoes as low as S2.5O a barrel, and the best potato planter in the world for but S2.
 IF YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND IT with 6c postage to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.,, La Crosse, Wis, you will re- ceive free his mammoth potato cata- logue and a package of sixteen-day "Get There, Eli, radish. [Kl
 "Now," SAID the storekeeper, as he gazed proudly at the lettering on his new brass sign, "that's what call polished English" Washington Star.