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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Preferred Death to disclosure.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 3o.-It has de-
veloped that Rufus Suits, whose body
was found in his room in the Midland
hotel, committed suicide rather than
announce to the world as his lawful
wife his former housekeeper, Catherine
Spangler, whom it appears, he had sc
cretly married.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
The Most Important Question

among the practical farmers OF to-day
is where they can get most for the
money invested, and the largest profit
for the labor of themselves and
family. Buying high priced land
or working land on shares does not
meet with the best results. This
question is answered by the G. 8.
Graves Land Company, Chicago, Ill.
See advertisement in this paper.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Panama's Celebration /.

Colon, Colombia, Nov. 30.-Festivities
In celebration of the independence of
Panama are on more lavish scale
than ever before. The newspapers
deem the occasion opportune to pub
lish articles warmly encouraging Cuba.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
St. Louls' Week Of Crime.

st. Louis, Nov. 30. = The history
of crime in this city for week has
been an unusual one, an average of one
murder day and several stabbings and
shootings of a less dangerous nature
l,ain9 recorded.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Two Records I,roxen.

Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 80: = John S.
Johnson lowered the one-mile flying
start bicycle record from 2:16 to 2:1O
1-5. The two-mile flying start record
was lowered by a. +. Sem, of lion, Ky,
from 4: 40 2-5 to 4:4s 3-5.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Dropped Dead.

Rockford, ILL.,, Nov. 3O.-Mrs. A. A..
Donaldson, OF Elida, dropped dead of
apoplexy. She was preparing to en-
terrain friends and the excitement
proved too much for her, bringing on
the shock.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Both Are Dead.

Mount Sterling, Ky, Nov. 30.-John
Williams ard David Rose, who were
wealthy stock traders of Wolfe county,
fought savage duel to the death
Thursday ut Hazel Green. Williams
was killed and Rose died later. They
Lad dispute over business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
The November Deficit.

Washington, Nov. 3o--In round fig
ures the deficit for November will be
100000 and the expenditures $27 ,OOO,-
600. The deficit for the five months of
the current fiscal year stands at$17 $780,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Total Eclip.es NJ tho g., !,

There were two total eclipses of the
sun in the year 1912 and two in 1889.
This rare phenomenon will not happen
again until the year POST.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
GAyELs WILL FALL,
Congress VIII Convene Promptly at Noon
on Monday.

Washington, Nov. 30.-Congress will
convene on Monday. 1t will be called
no order promptly Mt noon. Immedi-
ntely the long hands of the clocks in
the senate and house lap the short one
on the IL mark, the gavels of the two
houses will fall and the 54th congress-
become thing of life. Vice President
stevenson will call the senate to order.
Clerk Kerr of the last house will per-
form that duty in the lower body.
The clerk will preside till the election
OF speaker.
Gavel for Reed.
when Mr.. Reed takes the speakers
chair he will be presented with a beau
tiful gavel by the Hamilton club of
chicago. 1t is an elaborate affair of
orch, cherry, silver, gold and ivory.
The wood was selected from the estate
OF Henry Clay in Kentucky. The
handle is ornamented with an ivory fig
hre, which was carved In Japan, and the
whole is embellished with silver and
gold chased work. The gavel will be
sent east in the care of Congressman
j. Frank Aldrich, who will make the
presentation speech.
The House Leader.
Representative -Bingley, Of Maine,
Is to be the chairman of the committee
on ways and means and leader of the
house of representatives.
Mr.. Reed, who has been very secretiye
as to his intentions in regard to com
mittee appointments, allowed this in
formation to get out finally. 1t is of
the highest Importance, as Indicating
that the new speaker does not intend to
be influenced SO much by seniority of
service in making up the committee as
by the fitness of men for the places he
has to fill.
Other Chairmanships
Other important chairmanships that
nre understood to have been definitely
decided upon by Mr.. Reed are:
Mr.. Hit. of Illinois, committee on for
tign affairs.
Mr.. Hepburn, of Iowa, committee ON In
terstate and foreign commerce
Mr.. Bingham of Pennsylvania, commit
tee on post offices and post roads.
Mr.. Bo,.telle of Maine, committee on
naval affairs.
MT. Milliken, of Maine, committee on
pubic buildings and grounds.
Mr.. Hermann. Of Oregon, committee on
rivers and harbors
Mr.. Daniels, of New York committee on
elections.
Mr.. Hammer. Of Pennsylvania, committee
on the District of Columbia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Blew Out HIS Brains.

Plano, ILL.,, Nov. ao.-John Pope told
his father he was tired of living, went
into the kitchen, secured shotgun and
blew out his brains.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Longest Tunnel.

The longest tunnel, including all APP
proaches, is that of Chemnitz, in Hun
gary, 1927 miles.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Bishop Waxman pead

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 30. Bishop A.
W. Wayman, senior of the African
Methodist church, died of paralysis ut
lis home in this city.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
WORK OF A MOB.
Negroes Lynohed in Tennessee for
a Heinous Crime.
Futile Attempt of Officers to Defend
Their Prisoners "A Negro
Shot In Georgia.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 30.-Joe Rob-
ertson and Ozias McGaha (negroes),
who on Friday morning were sentenced
ut Lewisburg to 20 years each for rape.
were taken from the Jail at Fayette-
Vile Friday night by mob of 900 men
and hanged in the courthouse yard.
The negroes reached Fayetteville from
Iewisburg at two o'clock p. M, in
charge OF Sheriff Menefee, of Marshall
county, and four deputies. The whole
party was locked in the baggage car
and the sheriff was endeavoring to get
to the branch prison ut Tracy City,
with his prisoners.
Mob Surrounds tho Train.
When the train came to stop at
Fayetteville mob Of over 200 men,
acting on message from parties at
Lewisburg, demanded the prisoners.
Sheriff Menefee refused, and then the
crowd threatened TO put dynamite I'M
der the car. The sheriff would not
bulge. However, when the engineer
started to couple up the train for the
purpose of pulling out, stalwart fell
low drew bead on him with double
barrcled shotgun.
Then Col. j. II. Holman and w. B.
Lamb addressed the mob, and urged
them to let the train and its cargo pro-
coed. The leaders declined, but after
considerable parley, agreed to let the
train go If the car with the officers and
negroes was side-tracked. This was
finally agreed to.
Brave Omc1als.
Sheriff Menefee and Sheriff Sherrell,
the latter of Lincoln county, then held
a conference, with the result that the
officers and their deputies formed hol-
low square and marched the prisoners
off to Jail. Sheriff Menefce also wired
Gov. Turney for troops.
Taken from tho Jail.
Friday night about dark 200 armed
men rode into town from Marshall
county, and after conference with the
mob of 100 In Fayetteville, stormed the
Jail. They battered down four doors and
took the negroes out, with the above re-
suits. Not single shot was fred, and
few loud words were spoken.
Robertson was charged with at
tempted assault upon Miss Stewart.
He only missed lynching a few weeks
ago by the officers who arrested him
near Bell Buckle being warned not to
bring him to Lewisburg. McGaha was
charged with assaulting a 13-year-old
white girl.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
BANK cLEARAhcEs.
Amounts at Various Cities Compared
with Those Last Year.

New York, Nov. 3O.-The following
table, compiled by Bradstreet's. shows
The total clearances at the principal
cities and the percentage of increase
or decrease, as compared with the COR
responding week last Year:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
An Anair IN Ccorc,a.

Atlanta, Co., Nov. so.-A special to
the Constitution from Montezuma says
that Tony Sutton, n negro, was shot
to death by a mob late Thursday. SUIT
ton killed W. L. Sangster in Dooly coun-
ty last Tuesday. He was captured and
while on the way to Jail, Sutton was
taken from the officers, carried into
the woods and shot. Sutton said that
he Killed Sangster for revenge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-12-03
Having Made Arrangements to Change
My Business

I will sell my stock of merchandise consisting Of
Dry Goods Groceries, Boots and Shoes Blankets Comfoers and
OF the best Dress Goods in town at wholesale
prices These goods bought within the year when goods
the cheapest country have LARGE
men OF Coas Jackets and Capes both fur CLOTH stock
Gents Ladies and ehlens Gloves Mens Hosiery and Rubber
and they must be sold such prices they bring mean bus
mess For 80 days will sell all goods
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
Marriag e Bells.

A small company of friends gather
ed at the residence of Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Shepherd on Thursday evening Au-
gust Sth. to witness the marriage of
her daughter Mary to Elmer e. Leon
ard, Rev. G.. II. Woodward, of Ellis,
officiating.
The rooms were tastefully decorated
with asparagus and cut flowers. The
short but impressive ceremony was
followed by hearty congratulations,
after which bounteouS supper was
spred to which all seemed to do am
pie justice. A number of useful and
elegant presents were received.
The bride is we'll known in our
county as a successful teacher, and is
much esteemed among her circle of
friends.
The groom is one of Trego cOunty's
most Industrious farmers and, during
his stay of nearly three years among
US, has gained many warm friends.
The happy couple begin their
welded life with the best wishes of a
host of friends. a GUEST.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
From the Ellis Review-Headlight.
sineSs is improving.

business Is improving.
Who would have thought it possible
a few years ago that Hill Wilson
would be the Moses to lead the people
of this county to another Canaan.
A Plainville minister claims to have
a corn stalk on which he counted q
ears, and each ear had corn on it. 1t
may be pretty big story to believe,
but everything goes this year.
The school board at their meeting
last Monday decided to begin school
Monday, September I'd, and employed
the following teachers: Principal,
Prof. j. w. Thompson: Misses May
Kinsley, Emily StearnS, Sadie Gay
lord and Barbara Campbell.
So far no candidates for the offices
of clerk, register or treasurer have
announced themselves. 1t ought to
be made the rule that no one who was
afraid to announce himself before
hand should receive any consideration
in the convention. We want to say
right now that such fellows will re-
ceive little support from this paper
even if they receive the nomination.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
First published August 3. 1895
DUPLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court. Within and for the
Edgar Brewer, plaintiff
Charles J. Miller. Helen A. Miller. Albert
Miller. and John Miller. Amelia Miller. Ar
thur Miller, Iven Miller. Elmer Miller. Ma
bel Miller. and -- Miller. minor heirs
of Charles J. Miller. deceased, defendants.
The above named defendants. Helen A.
Miller, Albert Miller. John Miller, Amelia
Miller, Arthur Miller, Iven Miller. Elmer
hereby notified that they have been sued by
the above named plaintiff. in the district
court OF TregO county, state of Kansas. and
that unless they answer the petition of said
plaintiff against them filed in aid action. in
the office of the clerk of said court. ON or be-
fore the 18th day of September. 1895. said pc
ttion will be taken as true and Judgment
said plaintiff, i'm the sum of FIVE hundred dol
lars with interest thereon from March l. 1892.
at the rate OF II per cent. per annum, and for
the sale of the following real estate. lying
and situate in the county of Trego and state
OF Kansas. tO-Wit:
The west half of the northwest quarter
and the north half of the southwest quarter
OBJ south range twenty-three C.) west of the
9TH +. NJ. Containing $50 acres more or less;
ana barring and fOreclOSing the said defend
ants each and all of them of and from all in
tereSt. title. estate and equity OF redemption
In ana to said real estate under mortgage
to satisfy said sum of money. interest. and
cost of said action. in accordance with the
prayer of said petition.
BERRY & NICHOLSON.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest: G. n. GIBSON,
LsEAL] Clerk. "a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17

reading and have ordered twenty COM
plete sets of the books and several
single books. Many of the most pro-
gressiye teachers of the county will
plan to put libraries of from ten to
twenty books each into their schools
this year In these days the art of
bookmaking has reached such perfec-
tiOn that a small library of interest
ing and elegantly bound books can be
bought for 81 or so. This being true
we expect to hear OF many of our pro-
greSSive teachers starting school
libraries this year, and the pupils and
patrons of these districts will rise up
and call those teachers blessed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
DUPLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court Of TreSo county. Kan
To Eliza A. Fletcher.
You are hereby notified that the plaintiff
George w Peterson commenced an action in
the district court of TregO county. Kansas.
on the 24th day of June. 1895. against you
with others to set aside a judgment rendered
in action pending in said court wherein
the said Eliza A Fletcher was plaintiff and
the said George w Peterson with others was
defendant. That an Injunction issued in
this action And you are further notified
that you must appear and answer or demur
to the petition filed in said action on or be-
fore the 18th day of September. 1895. or said
petition viii I've taken as true and judg-
ment will be rendered by the said court set
ting aside the said Judgment as prayed for
in said petition. JOHN F. HESSIN.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Attest: G.. n. GIBSON.
LSEAL] s II Clerk of District Court
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
Resolutions of Respect.

WA-KEENEY, KAs., Aug. Is, 1895.
At ii meeting of Wa-Keeney Lodge
No. 148, A. f. and A. NJ, the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, We are again called
upon to mourn the loss Of one of our
members. death having taken from
us our beloved brother Henry Robin
son, and in. his death Wa-Keeney
lodge No. 14S, loses an earnest and
worthy member, true and upright
Mason, the community in which he
lived good citizen, his neighborS IA
kind and sympathetic friend. his wife
and son a faithful husband and kind
and indulgent father; therefore be it
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this
lodge, that a copy be presented to his
family, and that Il copy be furnished
the Wa-keeney WORLD Tor publica
tiOn.
w. E. SAUM,
j. G.. MARTIN,
EDWARD CHALK.
Committee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Wa-Keeney Kas., ! No
August Z. 1895. 1898

Land Office at Wa-Keeney Kas., ! No
August I, 1895. 1898
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the register
and receiver of the L. S. Land Office
at Wa-Keeney, Kansas, on September
IA, 1895, viz:
Franklin NJ. Carpenter,
Homestead application No. 20715 for
the southeast quarter of section 81,
township Is south, range % west.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of. said land, viz:
Charles II. Burt, Elmer E. Myers,
James t. Ford, all of BrOwnell, Kan
sas; and Lyman S. Burt, of Wilcox,
Kansas.
so ADRIAN FRAKEs, Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
Normal Entertainment and Social.

The Normal students gave another
of their delightful entertainments. to
a large and select audience, last We'd
neSday evening, at the court room.
The program consisted of music by
the Normal class and recitationS by
Misses Ellie HaZen, Allie Cox and
Blanche MapeS. All of which were
very good. Prof. NOwlin read paper
on the Law of Compensation" which
was scholarly, practical and interest
ing. State superintendent Stanley
was present and made an interesting
talk to the teachers and patrons of
the schools.
After the regular program the
meeting was dismissed and an invita-
tlon extended to all to remain and
participate in social.
Our citizens enjoy these gatherings
and feel under many obligations to
the teachers and professors for the
entertainments thus afforded and re-
ciprOcate by giving the encourage
ment of their presence.
Next Tuesday evening DR.. Taylor.
of the State Normal will give his
lecture entitled "A Plea for the
Graces." This lecture is free and we
anticipate an Intellectual treat and a
full house on that occasion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
Notice.
STATES LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
WA-KEENEY, KAs., Aug. II, '95.
To Timber Culture Claimants:
You are hereby advised that under
department circular dated June 81,
1887, timber culture claimants, whose
entries bear date subsequent to Sep
TENDER 10, 1887, are required to pub
lish notice of intention to offer'tinal
proof, and notice of such intention
must be prepared and filed in this
Office in the usual manner. Publish
erS and others interested, should sup
ply themselves with proper blanks for
such purposes form 1880. Final proof
for all entries made prior to Septem-
Der 15, 1887, will be accepted as here
tofore, without publication.
Respectfully,
w. T.. SAUM, ARRAM FRAKES,
Receiver. Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
NOTICE ATTACHMENT.

State of Kansas.
TregO county. !
In the Justices Court Of Joshua Croft. JUS
tice of the peace of Wa-keeney town
ship. in said county.
c. W. f. Street. plaintiff
J. NJ. Erickson. defendant.
Notice is hereby given. that on the 10Th
day of July. 1895. Joshua Croft. justice of the
peace of Wa-Keeney township in said county
issued an ORDER of attachment i'm the above
entitled cause against the said J. NJ. Erick
son. defendant, for the sum of one hundred
Said cause is set for hearing before said
Justice. at his Office in Wa-Keeney township.
said county, on the 9TH day of September,
1895.
c. W +. STREET.
Plaintiff.
By John A. Nelson, his attorney. y At
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
Eurnitnra at Wholesale Prices.

We represent the largest manufac-
turers of Household Furniture in the
world, and sell to anybody at factory
prices. All shipments direct from
Chicago factory. Our large furniture
catalogue mailed to any address on re-
ceipt of cents in stamps to pay post
age. Our special baby carriage cata-
logue, showing SO new styles, mailed
free. American Furniture Agency,
Retail Profit Smashers, Galena, Kan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

State of Kansas.
Trego County.
In the Probate Court of said county.
In the matter of the estate of Eta Owens,
deceased.
To all creditors of and other persons inter-
eSted in said estate.
You are hereby notified that ON the I'd day
of september. 1895. at 10 o. clock Il. M at the
office of the Probate Judge in and for said
county | will make final settlement of said
estate, and ask to be discharged as admins
TRAITOR of said estate, and all parties having
claims against said estate are respectful ~
requested to present their claims for settle
ment before said time.
JOHN A. NELSON.
Administrator of the estate of Eta Owens,
deceased. ~ 5t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Wa-Keeney. kan. No
August IL 1895 $780,;
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intPn
tion to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore Register and Receiver of L. :. Land Of
flee at Wa-Keeney. Kansas, on September
Il. 1896, viz:
Ira G.. Balloon.
Homestead application No. 2I0S7 for tho
north half of the northeast quarter north
east quarter. northwest southwest quarter.
northeast quarter of section 26, township IL
south. range - west.
He names the following witness to prove
his continuous rcSid hncc upon and cultiva-
tion of. said land. viz:
Charles X. Wheeler. Reuben II Burns.
Warner III. George and William LutZ; all OF
Ellis. Kansas
lT6t ADRIAN FRAKES. Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
Midway Scraps.
August Is, 1895.

August IL, 1919.
Hot and dry.
Rain would be welcome.
J. A. Rich has been employed as
teacher for six months in District IL.
Haying is the order of the day and
grass is better than usual.
w. F. Stranahan went to Wa-kee-
ney Monday to pillow for DR.. Jones.
Mrs. Courtney, of Wa-Keeney. is
visiting old friends about Banner for
a few days.
VIM. Bowers departed last Satur-
day evening for SOjOurn in the east
part of the state for few days.
Cattle buyers are getting plentiful
of late. and are offering fair prices.
Feed is so abundant people are not
in much of a hurry to sell, thinking
prices may be better in the fall.
JACK.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
Teachers Examination.

The regularly quarterly examina-
tiOn of applicants for teachers certi-
ficates will be held in the Wa-Keeney
school building, beginning at 1870
mountain time) Friday morning, Au-
gust %, and closing at 3 p. M. on Sat-
urday All applicants who, can are
requested to meet at the school room
at p. m. on Thursday when arrange
ments and rules governing the exami-
nation will be explained and all are
urged to be on time Friday morning.
A. S. PEACOCK,
County Superintendent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-08-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land office at Wa-Keeney, Kas., ! No
August 5, 1895. 1890
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the register
and receiver of U. S. Land Office at
Wa-Keeney, Kansas, on September
"A, 1895, viz:
Harley Mead,
Homestead application No. 22172 for
the northeast quarter of section Is,
township 10 south, range 20 west.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land, viz:
William Baker, David CaSSett,
James McMillen, and VIII McKinna,
all of Palco, Kansas.
SO ABRAM FRAKEs, Register.