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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
KANSAS RA1LRoADINe.

The Rock Island has announced rate
of one fare for the round trip for the
Grand Masonic meeting which will be
held in Topeka, February Is to p. The
rate will be good for all points in Kan
sas and Kansas City and st. Joseph, Mo.
The Santa Fe company has moved its
freight division from La Junta to Cool
idge and already the freight crews are
all stopping at that place. The COM
pany owns the Coolidge water system,
the best on their line of road, and it
seems only question of time until the
passenger crews will also stop there.
Independence special: The directors
of the Farmers and Merchants Suburb
an Railway and Fair Association met
and elected the following officers: Jo-
seph Chandler, president; NJ. f. Wood,
secretary and treasurer: J. H. Brewster,
o. p Ergenbright aud Edwin Foster,
executive committee. The object of this
organization is to purchase tract of
land of not less than 160 acres, which
will be turned into county fair and
assembly grounds, and to construct and
equip a motor line, connecting Inde-
pendence, Coffeyville, Neodesha and
Cherryvale with these grounds A large
race track will be constructed, and it
will be made first class place for hold
ing all kinds of assemblies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
Gresham,s Settlement.

Secretary Gresham has sent to the senate,
in compliance with resolution of request,
his explanation of his reasons for the ar,
rangement with Great Britain for the pay
ment of claims of British sealing vessels.
His basis for this action was that the Paris
tribunal of arbitration held that the United
States had no right of protection of prop
erty in the fur seals in Behring sea, outside
the ordinary three mile limit.
''It will appear from the submitted cores
sum of $425.00O in full settlement was pro-
posed by this government. The amount is
considerably below the damage claimed by
Great Britain exclusive of interest for a
number of years.
''If this agreement does not receive the ap-
proval of congress and the disputed ques-
tions are submitted to an international conn.,
mission, it is believed that the amounts
allowed and the expense of the tribunal, in
cluding witnesses and the taking of their
testimony will largely exceed $425, ,000.''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
STOCK AND FARM.

At the sale of the Toler farm stud at
Wichita, Patchen Wilkes Maid, 2:225,
sold to a Wichita man for ST, 800; Ny
ron McHenry, 2:184, brought $1,475,
and Lulu Delaney 2;364 sold for $500.
The feeder demand is dropping off
somewhat now, though it is still hold
ing up mnch better than anyone ex-
pected. There we're sent to the country
from Kansas City, Kan, last week 229
cars against 295 cars the same week
last year. The country then, however,
was full of corn, while now it has but
little and it is both scarce and high.
The export trade is holding up well
despite the moderate receipts OF choice,
heavy cattle. The purchases on this ac-
count last week at the Kansas City,
Kansas, stock yards. show strong de-
mand here for fully ripe cattle and q
greater volume of business would be
done in them bu5 for the light arrivals.
As it was, $500 were taken for shipment
direct to the eastern seaboard and ex-
ported or killed and then shipped
abroad.
ElDorado Republican: John Stone,
farmer, interviewed Il struck a good
market with my steers at Kansas City,
and got $500 per hundred, the top OF
the market. There were sixty head
in the bunch and they averaged 1477
pounds. This bunch of cattle had
less corn and mere alfalfa than any
1 have marketed for some time
and yet they made the largest gain
in the same period of time. On Febru-
ary 1st '94, they weighed 800 pounds.
We are wintering 100 head"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
A THIRD HOUSE
Would Direct Legislation This
Winter.
They Make Pertinent Suggestions
of Weakness of LaWS-EChOeS OF
the Worlds Parliament Of Relig-
iOns-SuRar Makers SQueaI.
Want Twelve Changes OF Law.

Want Twelve Changes OF Law.
The State Association of County Clerks,
in session last week, adopted resolutions
ecommending that the legislative commit
tee be present at the coming session of the
legislature and use its influence to secure
the passage of laws as follows: Fixing the
term of county officers at forr years, half to
be elected each even year; township officers
TO be elected for two years, at the same time
as county and state officials; the revision of
The Australian ballot law in such manner
that no more ballots will be printed than
are necessary; that declarations of nomina-
tions be filed fifteen days before election
lstead of eight. as at present; that the pro-
visions requiring the ballots to be retained
more than one year be done away; that the
law be made palmer regarding the printing G
of tickets, and the publication of the official
ballots in newspapers; that the county COM
mlsslOners be authorized to levy a tax IN
addition to the general levy to defray cleo
ton expenses, and that the law be changed
requiring the county clerk to deliver the
ballots at the polling places; fixing the fees
of judges and clerks of election at more
than 81 per day-the present fee; amending
the statutes regarding the filing of state
ments of election expenses to require only
candidates for the st3te, county and dis
trict offices and in cities of the first and
second class, to file statements OF *
penses; a provision for a county as
SCISSOR; amending the present law re-
garding the assessment of property to re-
quire that all property be assessed at its
full value instead of at one-third value, as
at present; making tine road tax direct
tax. to be levied by the township board (;
fixing the interest on tax sales at "A per
cent; abandoning the fee for redeeming
property sold for taxes; amending of the
law relating to clerks fees in such man
ner that it will be more definite; permitting
clerks to select their own assistants in coun-
ties where assistants are allowed; revising
section 1923, relating to state levy.
Considerable discussion was aroused over
the prices paid for printing election ticK-
cts. In Clay county the expense was but Sc
per thousand, while in Edwards county it
reached $27 per thousand. The publication
of the official ballot also varied from $40 to
$245, the latter being the expense in Logan
county. The committee which will present
the resolutions before the legislature con-
ssts of M A. Carvin, Wichita; D. j. Addi-
son, SaIina; f. E. Nottrof. Abilene; j. S.
Richards, Minneapolis J. J. Lyons, Olathe
June Baxter, Council Grove; j. E. Eaton,
Hutchinson. The next annual meeting will
be held at Topeka. Officers were chosen as
follows: President, J. B. Fishback, Cowley
county; secretary, J. T. Evans, Butler
county; treasurer, Charles Wood, Riley
county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
NUMBER As.
Postal Savings Banks.

ATLANTA, GA. December 26.-Harvey
johnson, the United States consul at Ant
werp, is particularly enthusiastic about the
savings banks and the railroads of Belgium,
both of which are owned and managed by
the government. EVERY man." says Mr..
Johnson, ''however small his salary or mea-
ger his daily earnings, manages to save
something each month. This is brought
about by the postal savings system, which 10
under the control of the government. In
every postoffice a window is set apart for
this purpose, and between the hours of and
6 o'clock in the afternoon stream of work
ing people may he seen at the window, with
their bank book in their hands. ready to
make their little deposits. AS banking in
stitution the government is absolutely safe
and the savings deposited are rarely drawn
out except in cases of sickness or emergency.
At the expiration of thirty days the govern
ment allows the depositor ? per cent on thG
money deposited.
81 was specially impressed with the rail-
road facilities of Belgium. / do not wish to
be understood as favoring government own
ership of railroads. but the system of trans
portatIon throughout the country is abso-
lutely free from inconvenience or flaws of
any kind. The system is cheap, safe and
reliable. Two or more tracks traverse the
entire country; the railroads of Belgium ara
all operated by the government"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
Shiloh RattlefiaId.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 22.-The
bill creating national military park out of
the battlefield of Shiloh has passed both
houses and only awaits the signature of the
president to become a law. The bill as it
passed the senate appropriated $4,000 and
provided for park of $1,000 acres.
1t authorizes the secretary of war to ac-
quire possession of the land included in the
proposed limits either by condemnation or
otherwise, but providing that present occu-
pants may, under an arrangement with the
secretary, remain upon their premises, in
which case they are to protect all landmarks
that are now existing or that are to be here
after created. The park is to be in charge
of three commissioners. one of whom shall
have served in the army of the Tennessee
under General Grant, another in the army
of the Ohio under General Buell. and the
third in the army of the Mississippi under
General A. S. Johnson.
The general purpose of the bill is set forth
in the first section and is declared to be the
preservation of the ground where they fought
out the history of one of the memorable
battles of the armies of the southwest, as has
been done for the armies of the east at Get
tysburg and for those of the central west at
Chickamauga.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29

Chairman Wilson, of the ways and means
committee, says no consideration has yet
been given to further tariff legislation which
would overcome the disagreements between
this country and Germany. France and Aus
tria as a result of the differential duty on
the sugars of these countries.
After the German am bassador had made
a vigorous protest against the duty, Germany
closed her ports against American meat pro
ducts. Denmark followed suit, and a gen.
eral commercial warfare between the United
States and sugar producing countries has
seemed imminent. Under these circum-
stances it was believed that congress would
take off the differential and thus restore
commercial harmony.
Mr.. Wilson says, however, that any steps
in that direction must be taken by the SEN
ate, where the house bill is now pending
with amendments.
Mr.. Wilson does not appear to be greatly
impressed by the effort to have the embargo
removed on American meats. 'When we
have the meat trust allied against the sugar
trust" he said. ''there is hope that the peo
pie may secure some consideration"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
AMONG KANSAS CHURCH PEOPLE.

Capital: An orchestra Of six pieces
has been organized under the direction
of Charles Gorman at the First Christian
tion will assist the choir hereafter at the
church services.
The First United Presbyterian church
of Kansas City, KS, at the corner of Sew
enth street and Riverview avenue, was
dedicated Dec. 16. The handsome new
structure, in design and finish, is mod
ell of modern architecture It is of the
Gothic order and has very inviting ap-
pearance. Its location is magnificent.
The auditorium has an inclined floor and
will seat 300; the lecture room, 100; the
class room. so. These rooms are separated
by folding doors, which can be opened. so
that an audience of 490 can be comfort
ably seated. The inside appearance is
beautiful. The ceiling of the auditori-
um is decorated wood finish, the win
dows of art glass, and the furniture of
antique oak; the floor is carpeted.
Topeka journal: A large room in
the tower of the main entrance to the
Santa Fe shops has been secured by the
Congregational Union OF Topeka for pur-
poses of practically doing good. The
Congregationalists purpose to see that
none of the shopmen eat a cold dinner,
and the room has been painted and fit
ted up with MANY chairs and tables,
where hot coffee will be dispensed at
at the actual cost of production. prob
ably two cents for a big cup-full. The
remainder of the noon lunch the work
men bring themselves Rev. Byers, Of
the North Topeka church proposes SO
far as possible to have young ladies in
the Christian Endeavor society TO wait
on the tables. Another feature of the
institution will be weekly religious SER
wees in the room.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29

Mnrder in Toneka-

The dead body of Mrs. A. D. Matson, at
one time member of the Topeka school
board, was found in her house at Fifteenth
and Monroe streets. with the skull crushed
in and bearing every evidence that she had
been foully murdered. Life had been ex-
tinct for some days, but there was little de-
composition. The appearance of the body
and evidence developed after the discovery
indicate that the murder was committed
about ten days ago.
The discovery was made by police Off
GERS and newspaper reporter. on the rela-
tion of Mrs. John G. Otis that something
was undoubtedly wrong at Mrs Matson' S
residence.
Mrs. Matsop bought milk of Mrs. Otis.
The boy who delivered it left can on the
back steps about ten days ago and noticed
that it was never taken in. He reported to
Mrs. Otis, who notified the police.
The hands of the dead woman bore many
cuts as from a knife, and it looks as if she
may have been wounded in fighting of her
asSailants.
Mrs Matson owned considerable modest
residence property IN the neghborhood in
which she lived and it was on the rent from
this that she lived. She made rent collec-
tion the first week in December and it was
probably the proceeds of this that led the
robbers and murderers to enter the house.
The only apparent clue seems to be in
possession of George Knight. He is deaf
and dumb, but has a sign language which
his brother and few others understand.
About ten days before the discovery of the
murder George told his brother by signs
some one was d -ad. and, though apparently
he told his brother then of the circumstances,
his brother did not mpredend.
After the discovery he again told his sign
story, and this time on the ground, and
with such earrestness and effort to be un-
derstood that the policemen and others who
were there were able to in erpret the signs
he made. When his brother came he re-
peated his signs and his brother confirmed
the Interpretation made by the others.
1t was hat ten nights before, at 10 O'Clock,
he saw two white men enter the house
through window. The signs seem to indi-
cRe that he looked in and saw what oc-
cuAred, but this is not certain. He saw the
men come out.
Mrs. Matson's husband, who is engaged
in business in California. has been living
apart from his wife for as much as twelve
years. The couple had separated merely. as
Mrs. Nation did not believe in divorces.
She told Mr.. Wiscomb before he moved
from her house that she had received let
ter from her husband stating that he would
visit her some time this winter.
There was one room in the house neatly
fitted up, with bed tastily arranged, as if for
an expected guest
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
Verdict in the Fraker case.

After three weeks consumed in its trial
ana one day in its argument, the jury in
twenty one minutes after receiving its in
structions returned verdict IN the famous
DR.. Fraker insurance case. 1t was in favor
of the relatives of Fraker, who sued five
companies who held policies on the doctors
life when he was drowned at Excelsior
Springs, Mo-, July 10, 1893. The policies
aggregated $44,655 and the plaintiffs have
been granted judgment for the full amount
The trial occurred in Kansas City, Missouri.
DR.. II. c. Fraker was a physician with u
moderate practice at Excelsior Springs, Mo.
July 10, 1893, while on fishing trip in Mis-
souri, he slipped from the bank and was
drowned.
Not the least trace of him could be found,
and his complete disappearance being so
exceptional several of the insurance compa-
nies refused to pay the policies held by him.
1t was asserted that it was conspiracy to
defraud and that the doctor swan the river
and escaped IN the garb of woman. To
strengthen this theory, the defense intro
duced testimony to show that the doctor
changed his sex every seven years and
awaited such a transition to practice the
depaDtiOO-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
To Investigate Alabama.


WASHINGTON, D. c., Decem Der Ex-senator
Allen. of Nebraska, introduced the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That committee of five sena-
tors, not more than two of whom shall be of
the same political party, shall, upon the
adoption of this resolution. be appointed by
the vice president. whose duty it shall be to
make inquiries into whether there IS, and
for the last two years and a half just passed
has been a republican form of government
in the state of Alabama, and inquire into
the manner of the election of United States
senators and members of congress from
that state and whether there was any fraud
force or other unfalrness in the election in
said states inquire into the election of state
senators and mem bers of the state leQisla-
ture SO far as their election might affect the
election of a United States senator and into
all other matters and things in any Tay per-
tanning to or affecting the political auton-
omy of said state, and the status of its men,
bership to the United States senate, and the
congress of the United st tes, and the fair
ness of the election by which the selection
of United States senator and mem bers of
mittee may set in full or sub com ittee, as
it may elect, and in vacation during the
session of congress at such times and places
in the state or elsewhere as it may see proper
and shall have power to send for persons
and papers, employ stenographers, swear
and examine witnesses, take and report all
testimony and evidence, shall make report
by bill or otherwise with all due speed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
Receivers Visit Topeka,

The three receivers of the Santa Fe, Aldace
F. Walker, J. J. McCook and ]. c. Wilson,
have been holding meeting at the general
office building in Topeka.
While here the receivers went carefully
through the books of the treasurer's office,
and found everything Mr.. Wilder's de-
partment in good shape. They also made
an inspection of the shops, and both Mr..
Walker and Mr.. McCook expressed them
selves as being well pleased with what they
saw.
Receiver Walker said "This is my first
trip over the system and to Topeka. The
physical condition OF the road is good,
much better than l anticipated and the
financial condition is all right. From the
books l have examined in the treasurer's
office l am satisfied that everything is work
ing to the best advantage possible. and our
finances will soon be in ihuch better shape -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
Matters in Congress.

Delegate Flynn, of Oklahoma. has by re-
quest, introduced bill authorizing the
Cheyennes and Arapahoes in Oklahoma to
bring suit against the United States for the
recovery of $67, 900 paid their attorneys out
of moneys received under the agreement OF
$780, They allege that the money was paid
without their knowledge or consent.
Senator Berry introduced a bill to regu.
late the passenger rates in the Indian Terri
tory. 1t is another application of the Ar
knasas law. Roads less than fifteen miles
long are allowed to charge cents per mile;
less than seventy-five miles long can charge
5 cents mile. and when more than seventy
five miles long it is 3 cents mile. smi-
lar bill is pending in the house
Senator Quay has introduced bill author.
izing the secretary of the treasury to pur.
chase the land contained in block % oi
Colunbia heights. suburb of Washington
as site for a residence of the president OF
the United States. The bill limits the price
to So per foot and the total appropriation to
$1.OO0,000.
Representative Grow. of Pennsylvania
has introduced bill to amend the national
banking act. 1t authorizes the deposit OF
legal tenders instead of bonds to secure cir
culation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
The Ravenous River,

ATcH1soN, KAN, December 21.-Notwith-
standing the low water in the Missouri river
the current continues to cut on the Missouri
side, and is now within twenty feet of the
only track by which trains can enter Atchi-
son. General Manager Brown and General
Superintendent S. E. GRANGE, of the Bur
lington, visited the place in special car
and said they were at a loss to know what
course to take. The bridge company is
spending over $1,000 week protecting the
river bank. The bank of the river is now
protected from the bridge to a point half a
mile above. The river com missioners seem
to be making no effort to expend the $780,
600 appropriated by congress to stay the en-
crochment of the river at this point.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
TerrItorIes Reported AdverseIy

WASHINGTON, D. c.. December 21.-There
will be general interest in the west over the
action taken by the senate committee on
public lands on the bill TO donate to the
states and territories the unearned public
lands included in railroad grants. The bill
is one of the most important before that
length was voted upon. The vote for report
ing the bill favorably was as follows Berry,
Pasco, Martin, McLaurin aud Allen. Those
against a favorable report we're: Villas,
Dolph, Pettigrew. Carey I'D Dubois. Sen
ator Powers was absent This made the
majority report against the bill but the
minority also submitted their report. The
plan of the majority is to allow the whole
matter to be sent to courts, while the
minority want congressional action to pre-
vail donating lands to the states and terri
tories in which they are located without
further delay. This concerns about 1,00O,-
900 acres in Kansas and many millions in
the far west
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-12-29
state PrInter MuddIe.

State Printer Ed Snow, of Kansas, is
claiming that he can hold over another two
years regardless of the action of the leRis-
lature. He interprets the law to say that a
state printer must be elected by majority
of both the senate and the house. He was
not so elected. as a majority of the senators
did not vote for him in the joint session of
the legislature when he was elected.
To-cure this and to further strengthen his
rights to hold over he has resigned and was
Immediately reappointed by Governor
LewelIing: has given new bond which has
been approved by the executive council.
1t is claimed by the other side to this con-
troversy that the law does not require
majority of each house to legally elect a
state printer, but majority of joint session
of both houses.
1t is also claimed that Mr.. Shows new
coup of resigning and accepting appoint
ment by the governor changes the tenure of
his office.
The term to which he was elected expires
July l. 1885, and of course includes the work
to be done for the session of the legislature
this winter; together with printing the ses-
sion laws. journals, etc. But it is claimed
that an appointed state printers term ends
when his successor is elected and has quail
fed.
1t is certain that the legislature will elect
a state printer; then there must come con-
test in the supreme court, which, if decided
against Snow, would oust him at once.