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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
IVAN N. WALKER.

colonel, in March, 1868, and, on the
death of the colonel, in May following,
became commander of the regiment.
For more than year he endured all
the horrors of Libby prison,
having been captured on a
daring raid into the enemy's
country. He escaped through
the historic tunnel in February, 1864.
Returning to his regiment he rendered
most important service in the Army of
the Cum berland, protecting the line of
supplies between Stevenson and De-
catur, on the Memphis & Charleston
railroad and Tennessee river, during
the advance on Atlanta. At the battle
of Nashville he rendered valuab BILE
service as aide, and received the
personal thanks of Gen. Thomas. He
became a member of the G. A. r. in
1867, and on the reorgan iEltion of the
department of Indiana. Served as COM
mander of George III. Thomas post.
He was appointed A. A. G. of the de-
partment in 1888, and reappointed
three times. In 1891, declining a fifth
term, he was chosen department com
mander. Last year he was elected
senior vice commander-in-chi of the
national order.
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observation towers, 70 feet high, have
been erected by the government, two
on Missionary Ridge and three on
Chickamauga field. Underneath tow
ering one on Snodgrass Hill, the very
spot where Thomas gained the sou bri-
quet of Rock of Chickamauga," the
dedicatory exercises were opened to-
day at noon Gen. John Nj. Palmer, of
Illinois, and John b. Gordon, of Georgia,
delivering fervid, eloquent orations,
while a great wave of humanity surged
and struggled close by.
Over 800 United States troops, under
the command of Col. Poland, of Column
bus, are present to add luster to the
brilliant scene and enforce law and
order. Confederate veterans are camp
ing on confederate lines and federals
on the opposite fields. Reunions in
plenty were held this evening, great
confederate one occurring on the old
fighting ground near the blacksmith
shop spoken of in Longstreet's port.
Gems. Longstreet and Wallace are
here, and their presence is the in
centive for wild hurrahing from their
forces. Business NEE tings are being
held in the Chattanooga courthouse.
Gen. j. S. Fullerton is grand mar
shall of the occasion. Park guard
ians, ex-confederates and ex-fed-
erals, assist the troops and main
tanning order. The East and Mid
die Tennessee companies of the
state national guard are participating.
Trains are run every ten minutes from
Chattanooga to Battlefield station, or
Lvtle as it is called, being the field
where Gen. Lytle was killed, and
where rests now cannon ball monu-
ment marking his death scene. Gen.
w. B. McCreary, recently charge d.
affairs at Valparaiso, was wounded at
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
KANSAS MILLION CLUB.
Charter Filed with the Secretary of State
and Committees Appointed.

Charter Filed with the Secretary of State
and Committees Appointed.
TOPEKA. Kan, Sept. lathe much
talked Of million Club took on legal
existence yesterday, when articles of
incorporation were filed with the sec
rotary of state. The capital stock is
fixed at 500, 900 and the officers are:
E. n. Morrill,, president; Senators Ba-
ker and PETER, vice presidents; E.
Jameson, secretary; w. w. Watson,
treasurer. A meeting of the incorpora-
tors was at once held, when commit
tees on printing, transportation and
finance were appointed. One hundred
thousand shares at 81 each will be is
sued at once and placed on sale in
every county in the state. Gov. Nor
rill is confident that every share will
be taken by public spirited citizens
No details have as yet been arranged
for the expenditure of the money
raised, but every dollar of it is to be
used in booming Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
RIVAL POPULIST JUDGES.
Curious State of Affairs in a Kansas Dis
trict-Clash of Authority.


trict-Clash of Authority.
WICHITA, Kan, Sept. 1.-TWO pop
ulist district judges of this state will
contend for the same bench October Is
On that day, according to the operation
of law passed last winter, Judge Ba-
shore will be legislated out of office a
year before expiration of the time for
which he was elected. This district
has been added to the district now pre-
sided over by Judge Mckay. On the
day the law goes into operation court
in Kingman county opens, the bench
occupied by Judge Bashore. Nc
Kay will go there to take his
seat and Bashore says he will not
vacate, claiming the law is un-
constitutional. The result will be an
interesting clash of authority, which
the supreme court is powerless to
avert, as that body cannot pass on the
law until it takes effect, which will
will not be till the very day the clash
occurs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
TWELVE THOUSAND MILES.

Wonderful Endurance or n BIcycIIst who
VIII Ride Around the United States.
NEWPORT r. l., Sept. 16.-Tom Wind
sor, the United States coast line bicycle
tourist, has arrived here, having 12, 295
miles to his credit. Windsor started
March a from New Orleans in an at.
tempt to ride around the boundary of
the country in 800 consecutive days
He crossed Texas and the desert of
New Mexico into California, and north
to Seattle and thence along the Cana
dian line as far as Bangor, Me-, at which
point he turned his wheel southwark
along the Atlantic coast, which he will
follow closely as far as st. Augustine,
Fla, where he will turn west for New
Orleans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
SCHOOL BONDS WORTHLESS.
The Kansas Permanent Fund shown to Be
Short Many Thousands.


Short Many Thousands.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. lathe sub
committee of the permanent school
fund investigation committee has
about concluded its examina ton of the
securities in the state fund, and will
report to the full committee that $i5,-
900 of the bonds are absolutely worth
less, viz: Rice county, $40, 900; Norton
county, So, 500; Howard county, 81, 400;
Comanche county, S., GOO. These are
school district bonds, issued back in
the early 7Os. All are fraudulent and
some are forgeries. The Rice county
bonds are known as the "Sam Wood
lot" In addition to the SIS, 900,
the subcommittee will list
lot of other bonds as doubt
full and some as practically worthless
because the communities responsible
for them are too poor to pay them.
This list is as follows: Scott county,
$142, 900: Hamilton county, $1O,O
Kearney county, Sc 200; city of Sara
toga, $1,000; city of Cimarron, SIS, 900;
total, STA, 200.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
Not Much Confidence Placed in the Govern
ment's Reduced Estimate of Corn.

Not Much Confidence Placed in the Govern
ment's Reduced Estimate of Corn.
NEW YORK, Sept. AR. G. Dunn &
Co., in their weekly review of trade,
say: A slight setback, which may
mean much or nothing, according to
the final outcome of the crops, is not
unexpected at this season. If the gov
eminent crop reports were correct, the
situation would not be encouraging.
But not much confidence is placed in
the reduced estimate of corn, none at
all in the estimate of wheat and even
the most enthusiastic bulls do not
think it worth while to quote the gov
eminent report as to cotton.
The fact is that we are beginning to
market not far from 2, 200, OOO 900 BUSH
els of corn, though about 500, 600, 900
bushels will be moved from the coun-
ties where it is grown; about $50, 0OO,-
900 bushels of wheat, of which the
farmers are very unwisely holding
back a large proportion, and about
200. 900 bales of cotton.
The wheat crop is evidently larger
than the department has estimated,
though nobody knows how much larg
er, and is coming forward with more
encouraging rapidity, no less than S.
773 173 bushels having been received at
western ports against 5,446. DOL bushels
for the same week last year from
much larger crop. The farmers have
undoubtedly been keeping back wheat
under an agreement among them
selves. It does not seem profitable
operation for them. Exports from At
lantic ports for the two weeks of Sep
TENDER have been 2,417,8 bushels
flour included) against 5,31o,926 bush
els last year. The price declined
sharply, about cents per bushel, with
little indication of recovery. The price
of corn has also yielded with a strong
prospect of the largest crop ever
grown, and at 3S cents at New York a
large proportion of the crop will be of
little profit to farmers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
REMOVED OLD SOLDIERS.
Three Prohibitions PolIee commissioners Of
wichita Arrested.

Three Prohibitions Police commissioners 81
WIchIta Arrested.
WICHITA. Kan, Sept. 12.-The three
prohibition police commissioners were
arrested here last evening under the
Kansas statute making It crime
to discriminate against veterans of
the late war in the matter of hold
ing public office. In all positions
under the public officers of the state
it is matter of eompulsion by law to
give old soldiers preference. The first
thing the new police commission
ers did after their appointment by
Gov. Morrill,, it is alleged, was to dis
charge two men, both of whom were
old soldiers. In this city there are 600
old soldiers, and a terrific howl went
up, but the commissioners refused to
reinstate the men. The old SOL
diers then urged the prosecution of
the commissioners, and County
Attorney Davis issued a warrant for
their arrest. The trial was set for
Saturday. The fine for the offense is
S10O 1t is the first case brought under
the statute mentioned, and it will be
watched with interest by the 1000 old
soldiers of Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
Shot bv Her Little sister.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, Sept. 16.-Bessie
Bruce, the 12-year-old daughter of w.
r. Bruce, a leading grocer of this city,
and her S-year-o1d sister Erwin were in
the dining room this morning when
the younger sister picked up
a Winchester shotgun, when her
father had left there upon his
return from a hunt, and playfully
pointed it at Bessie's head. Not be.
lieving it was loaded she touched the
trigger and the gun was fred and Bes-
sic fell dead
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21

MUscoGEE, I. T., Sept. 16.-The little
town of Braggs, II miles east of here,
was the scene of tragedy in which
Eli Baldridge, a prominent young
Cherokee, was instantly killed by Jim
Swimmer. a young Indian. Bad blood
had existed between the men for some
time. The two men met at restau.
rant and after few words were passed
Swimmer, without any warning, pulled
his gun and fired two shots, killing
Baldridge instantly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
Ravages of Two Plaguos.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-The follow
ing reports have been received at the
surgeon-general's Office of the marine
hospital service: At Osaka-Hiago,
Japan. for the two weeks end
ed August 1, were 1,7O6 cases of
cholera and TIT deaths; at Kobe-Hiogo,
for the week ended August II. there
were 246 cases and 1913 deaths; at Rio de
Janeiro, for the week ended August II,
there were deaths from yellow fever;
at Vera Cruz, for the week ended Au-
gust 90, there were yellow fever
deaths
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
wheat for oklahoma Farmers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 16.-Since
last Friday morning a committee OF
Oklahoma citizens have been in the
city completing arrangements with the
grain men here for the supply of seed
wheat for the Oklahoma farmers in
the districts where there was failure OF
the wheat crop the past season. They
have secured and shipped to that coun-
try several thousand bushels and COM
pleted arrangements for as much al
may be needed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
Death at a Wedding Feast.

COLUMBIA, KY, Sept. 17.-John and
Simon Hancock, brothers, both of whom
have been desperate men. were shot and
mortally wounded at the residence of
Lane Hatfield, in Green county. Jacob
Hatfield, who is a brother of Lane, had
just been married and was giving a
reception. After the table was set the
two Hancock boys entered the house
and got on the table and kicked the
-efreshments all over the room, where
upon the Hatfelds, both of whom were
armed, drew their pistols and fired.
Simon was shot four times and John
was both shot and stabbed. They are
not expected to live.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
BANKS OFFER ASSISTANCE.
Some of Them Propose to Exchange Cole
for Silver Certificates.

Some of Them Propose to Exchange Gold
for Silver Certificates.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE true
amount of the gold reserve at the close
of business yesterday was sos, 348. 642.
Since the recent heavy shipments of
gold set in the government has re-
ceived a number of offers of gold in
exchange for notes. This is particu-
larlv true of banks in the northwest,
where small notes are in active de-
mand in moving the grain crops.
Other banks apparently disin-
terested. have offered gold in ex-
change for silver certificates. Several
of the banks offered gold suspected of
being little under weight, as it was
stipulated that it be received at it's
face value. Some of the other condi-
tions imposed by western banks could
not be accepted, but in all cases where
the government consistently could do
so the offers have been acceO
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
No Money for Them.

Topeka. Kan, Sept. Estate Audi.
tor Cole is having some trouble with
the state board of health. The board
some time ago appointed two dele
gates to the meeting of the conven-
ton of the national health associa-
ton, expecting the state to stand the
expense. Cole refuses to audit their
claims. He says that there are no
funds for this purpose. A mandamus
suit is threatened
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
MEXICAN CONGRESS.
President Diaz Makes Felicitous Address
Before the Assembled legislators.

Before the Assembled Legislators.
CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 17.-President
Diaz, on the opening of congress last
night, made long address in which
he reviewed in detail the industries,
political welfare and prospects of the
republic. There were many facts
brought forth in the address up
on which the Mexican people
can justly congratulate them
selves. The president referred to
the continuance of friendly rela.
tions with foreign powers, his efforts
to secure an amendment of the extra
dition treaty with the United States
in the matter of offenses against pri-
vate individuals and the quarantine
against Central American ports. He
said much to indicate the growing
prosperity of his country, giving sta
tistics about the telegraph, railroads,
postal and customs receipts and the
liquidation of the debt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
COMMANDER MALkEn.


sketch o. the Life OF the New Head az the
Grand Army of the Republic.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. IA brief
sketch of the life and services of Com
mander-in-Chief Ivan n. Walker is Civ
en- as follows:
Col. Walker, the new commander-in'
chief, is a native of Indiana at the
breaking out of the war. at the age of
which he resigned to raise company
for the Seventy-third Indiana Vol
unteers, of which he was chosen
captain He was with his regiment
in all its engagements; Richmond,
Perryville and Stones river, and for
gallant conduct on that hotly contest
ed field won the rank of major, and
was soon after promoted to lieutenant.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21

MONUMENT TO REGULAR U. S. CAVALRY,
the same place while attempting to
carry Lytle's body from the field. No
marker points the place where Gen.
Lyle wrote 81 am dying, Egypt,
dying" but the guide points it out
with deal of pride.
Visitors, as rule, are doing Chicl1a-
manga as in '63. taking first the con-
federate lines near Thedford house.
where Bragg had first planned to whip
the enemy, but in which he was foiled
by the night march of the federals,
and following the fight till the night
fall of the Goth. The field is intensely
interesting thus taken, and by aid of
the markers, monuments and cannon,
1T is easily done. Ohio has fifty-nine
monuments; Minnesota, five; Illinois,
thirty six; Massachusetts,, one; Michi-
gan, eleven; Missouri, three monu-
ments and eighteen markers; Wiscon-
sin, nine; Pennsylvania, nine; United
States regulars, nine. The confederate
monuments have not yet been placed.
This, however, has not dampened
southern ardor, for from every state in
Dixie crowds have come. The city,
suburbs and mountain are invaded,
and, for the first time in history, chief
executives of SO many states and a
great assortment of presidential tim
, Der bave gathered at one place. To.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
SAN FRANCISCO ALARMED.
Extra Precautions VIII he Taken to KEGS
Out tho Cholera Plague.

Extra Precautions VIII BE Taken to Ke0P
Out tho Cholera Plague.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 16.-The local
health officers are seriously consider
ing the esta blishment OF quarantine
stations at the north and south lines
of the state, along the lines of the rail-
roads. They are thoroughly aroused
to the danger that is threatened the
city and state by the close proximity
of Asiatic cholera. AS already an
nounced. the board of health has de-
clared Honolulu an infected port, and
hereafter all vessels from there will be
detained and thoroughly fumigated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
IRRIGATION LAW INVOLVED.
A Kansas Miller Secures Damages for Di.
verting "A Stream.

verting a Stream.
PHILLIPsBURG, Kan, Sept. IA
case involving the preference right of
the millers of the North Solomon river
to the use of the water, as against the
Ward Irrigation Co. has just been
decided in favor of the plaintiff,
Peter Hansen. Hansen sued the
company for 1000 damages for di-
verting the water from his mill at Lo :
gan, Kan. The case involves the con-
sritutionality of the new irrigation
law. twenty-five mills, $50, 600 worth
of mill property and large numb Der
of irrigation companies are affected
by the decision.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
A ST. Joseph Bank CIerk,s Suicide.

ST. LOUIS, Sept 16.-Clare Ell. Matte
son, clerk in the First national bank
at st. Joseph, Mo-, who recently came
here, leaped into the river from a sand
barge at the foot of Clinton street
The current swept him down the
stream, and before a boat could put
out from the shore he went down. He
was engaged to Miss Sadie Woodwork,
of st. Joseph, but she broke the en-
gagement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
No Admittance to ChInese.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE secre-
tary of the treasury yesterday sent
telegram to the collector Of customs at
Ogdensburg, N. Y. directing him not
to admit any of the 200 Chinese recent
ly landed at Vancouver en- route to the
Atlanta exposition. There is belief that
this is an attempt to defraud the gov
eminent and secure the admission of a
large number of Chinese who are not
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
Y, w. G. A. Secretary Resigns.

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 13.-Miss Edith
Page, who was recently elected state
financial secretary of the Y. w. c. A.,
has resigned her position to accept
position in the Empor1a normal college.
Miss Lucy Dougherty, of Washburn
college, has been elected to fill the
vacancy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
KILLED HIS sTEPFATHER.
Little Archie Porter Would Not Permit His
Mother to Re Beaten.

Little ArChle Porter Would Not Permit His
Mother to Re Beaten.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 16.-'You had
better lock me up. L have shot my
stepfather," said 16-year -o1d Archie
Porter at midnight Saturday as he
walked into the police station. In
quiry developed the story that the
boys mother and his stepfather,
Henry Porter, were quarreling. Porter
began to beat his wife, when her son
seized a revolver and fred three shots
at his stepfather. Only one shot took
effect, but it killed him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
J7dce STUART Has Resigned.

SoUTH McALEsTER, /. T.. Sept. IA
Hon. Charles Is. Stuart, chief justice of
the Indian territory court of appeals
and Judge of the trail district of the
United States court for the Indian ter
ritory, sent in his resignation Friday
morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
Hanged at TahIeouah.

TAHLEoUAH, /. T., Sept. ;4.-Frog
Davis, the murderer of Sheriff Mus
grove, of Cowee district, was hanged
in the jail here yesterday. On the gal
lows he made a confession. The drop
fell at 1885 a. IN. and within ten
:ze was dead from strangula-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
a Pnstmaster IInder ArrAat.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, Sept. 13.-G. W.
Aubry, postmaster at Pawnee, 10 miles
south Of here, is under arrest, charged
with selling Intoxicating liquors He
claims that his arrest has been caused
and threatens to make
trou BILE for his accuSers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
sQUAws DON BOOMERS.
The New Woman Craze Has Reached the
Indian DamseI of tho Plains.

Indian DamseI of the Plains.
GUTHRIE, Ok, Sept. 16.-A few days
ago a large party of Usage Indians ar
rived on a visit to the Sac and Fox
tribe, east of here, and the two tribes
began pony dance, which will last a
week. The white people who visited
the dance were astonished to see that
the new woman was there, fully
a dozen of the Usage squaws being at.
tired in calico boomers of the most
paudy hue
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-21
gagement

Capitalists of Leavenworth, Kan.
are figuring on securing an extension
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railroad from Excelsior Springs, Mo-,
to that place.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-04-05

beef where the sailors got salt horse. Com
pressed vegetables and preserved potatoes
were supplied them; also suet for their
duff where that of the sailors was mixed
with slush from the coppers. Then they
had plums for their duff Of a Sunday,
while the sailors got none in their lump
Of lead The Convicts got a gill of sherry
every day at IL where the soldiers got a
pint of porter and the crew nothing. Many
q convict told me he wished the voyage
could last for years
'.TheY had theif N1nusements too. They
were not allowed to read newspapers, que
once in awhile one would steal one from
q warden's pocket. The warden would
discover the loss, and hunting up the thief
take his paper away and stick 1t back in
his pocket. But before he had gone very
far another would pick his pocket. I have
seen a warden kept trotting a whole fore
noon hunting up a precious old journal he
had brought aboard with him. Then they
often amused themselves by holding mock
trials. They had judge, jury and counsel
for the prosecution and defense. One
night some of us got permission to go
down to the main hatchway and look
through the bars on one of these trials. 1t
n Of the funniest performances I
ever saw. The judges bench was a mess
table, and he wore a bunk blanket for q
robe. His decisions were provocative OF
great mirth, and the speeches of the Learn
ed counsel were screamingly absurd. When
the trial was finished, we were allowed to
hand them in a little tobacco for a treat"
New York Sun.