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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Chief Brennan's Ideas.

CHICAGO, March 25.-Chif Of Police
Brennan in his annual report declares the
Debs strike an unimportant affair. Accord
ing to Chief Brennan the most annoying
element consisted of half grown boys who
were determined to do mischief.
The report says: 1T is a notable fact
there was no trouble where there were no
troops In all casss where the police were
left to Themselves peace was preserved,
property was kept uninjured and tn inter
ference with non-union workmen were tri-
fling"
The report severely denources the con-
duct of the deputy United States marshals,
who are declared to have been hastily gath
cred from the scum and refuse of the lower
class of the city's population
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Chase Not Suspended.

TOPEKA, KAN, March 23.-Tha legis-
lative committee appointed by Governor
Morrill, to investigate Warden Chase,
of the penitentiary, will meet in To-
peka next Tuesday and organize for the pur-
pose of beginning the work for which the
gentlemen were chosen. The governor has
not suspended Chase. He said he had not
fully decided as to that point.
The committee appointed to investigate
the asylum and the officers therein will
meet to begin work next Wednesday. Mr..
Householder has retained W. c. Webb and.
while be signifies his willingness to submit
to full and complete investigation of the
charges, he also states that he will make a
fight from start to finish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
An Exnart Coming.

Governor Morrill, received the following
telegram from D. E. Salmon, of Washing
ton, chief of the bureau of animal indus
try: 'Have directed DR.. Daroe to proceed
at once TO Topeka and consult with you. He
is familiar with pleuro- pneumonia. l
can not understand how the disease could
appear in Kan sas.
The above telegram was a reply to one
sent by the governor wi h regard to the ap-
pearance of supposed pleuro- pneum onia
among cattle in Morris and Dickinson
COMMITTEES. No new developments we're re-
ported but Governor Morrill, IS very anxious
to have the disease tamped out, if it exists,
as quickly as possible. If the cattle re-
ported to be infected with the disease are
found 10 have the dread comp amt. the en-
tire herds will be killed. They are now in
strict quarantine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Estim ates : called Down.

CHICAGO, March 22.-The Orange Judd
Farmer this week in discus ing wheat re-
serves and comparing its estimate of 15l,
100000 bushels with the government esti-
mate of 100000 bushels, will declare that
the government estimate Is without authority
of law or statistical experience, arbitrarily
reducing the returns of its correspondents
by from fifty to sixty million bushels.
In proof of this it claims that It's return
md the govern ment return come from the
same class of people, and their figures of
the percentage of wheat on farms is but
little more than half that returned to this
PAGER,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Offers to Resign.

Before the appointment of the legislative
committee to Investigate charges against
Warden Dick Chase of the Kansas peniten-
tiary, j. G. Waters, attorney for Chase
called upon Governor Morrill, and asked
that the appointment of legislative COM
mittee for the investigation be postponed
and that he be given time to take the case
to the supreme court. Mr.. Wat ers said the
resignation of Mr.. Chase would be placed
in the hands of the governor at once if he
was assured there would be no committee
of the legislature appointed, to take effect
in the event that the supreme court decided
adversely to Chase.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
John speer PIacad.

Labor Commissioner W. G. Bird an
nounced the appoin tment of John Speer, of
Garden City, as chief clerk in the labor bu-
reau. Mr.. Speer was a candidate for the
position of labor commissioner, but the
position to which he is now appointed pays
the same salary. 81 900 year.
Mr.. Speer is one of the most prominent
men in Kansas history. He esta blished the
Kansas Tribune at Lawrence in 1856 and
has always b en- identified with the newspa-
pers of Kansas.
Mr.. Speer was endorsed for the position
of printers and newspaper men. He is an
old personal friend of every old time Kansan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Affects 10000 Miners.

COLUMBUS, o., March 21.-Final papers
consolidating the interests of all the Ohio
mines and coal carrying roads are com
pleted and signed, thereby accomplishing
what will prove one of the greatest factors
towards the return of prosperity of the btu
minous coal interests of Ohio.
1t means perfect harmony in controlling
seven or eight billions of tons of coal shipped
on seven different lines, com prising a total
mileage of 220 miles, and including ope-
ests employing a force of miners to the num-
Der of 10000 men.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Another Senator Charged

TOPEKA March 25.-Another senator vii.
be held to answer to charges now on file in
the office of Governor Morrill,. The man is
Senator William Rogers, of BArnes Wash
ington county. who is a regent of Kansas
university. The charges were filed by Cyrus
Leland, chairman of the state republican
central commit g.
Senator Rodgers is charged with drunk
enness, immoral and indecent conduct and
incompetency"
Senator Rogers was chairman of the ways
and means committee in the senate. The
governor has not appointed the committee
to investigate the charges, but will do SO at
an early date
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Noted Men as Election Judges.

ST. LOUIS, March 25.-The election re-
formers of ST. Louis were given great sur
prise by the appointment of some of their
most prominent supporter, and mem hers
of their reform association as judges of cleo
ton in the spring election next month.
Among those appointed are ex-Secretary
of the Interior John w. Noble, ex-Secretary
of Agriculture Norman Co eman, President
Booth OF the Merchants exchange. Jacot
Furth, president of the Wholesale Grocers
association. and nearly 1CO others CT almost
equal prominence. As the appointing power
has absolute authority, thu gea>!emsn named
viii have to serve.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Morton Wires Morrill,,

The following telegram was received by
Governor Morrill, from Secretary Morton:
Hon. E. n Morrill,, Topeka, Kansas
l regret TO see in advance of investigation
the statement in newspapers, on authority
of Prof. n. s. May, that contagious pleuro.
pm umoaia exists in Kansas. This publica-
ton will DO the cattle industry untold dam
age. 1t is now extremely important to
determine the nature of the disease. re-
quest therefore. that cattle be held in strict
quarantine and not killed until this depart
ment receives DR.. Deroe's report. and until
a thorough, scientific invest cation can be
made, if necessary.
J. STERLING MORTON, Sec'y.
DR.. Deroe is now on the ground.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
tn. New Labor Commissioner.

TOPEKA, KAN, March 26.-Hon. William
G. Bird, just Apo inted labor commissioner,
has fully entered upon his duties, and is
arranging his plans for the management OF
that important bureau in state economics.
The labor problem is one of the most i'm
portant que stions in our civilization. A
wise discretion in Mr.. Birds management
will do much for thu cause to which he is so
devotedly attached. He is a young man,
uutried in official life, but with a bright
future before him. His con fdence and en-
thusiasm will 60 for towards sustaining him /;
and he is a worker from his very nature.
guerdon of good feeling will go up to
him all over the state for appointing Hon.
John Speer as his chief clerk. Mr.. Speer is
too we'll known to need a word of commend
alton in this place.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Wild Talk of Cubans.

NEW YORK, March 21.-The Ward line
steamer Zuranca, which sailed from Ha-
wanna March Is, arrived in port and among
the passengers were two Cubans who told a
reporter many new facts in connection with
the situation on the island, both as regards
the Alliance affair and the revolt.
The news of the firing on the Alliance
had reached Havana before the departure
of the steamer. One of the passengers said
he heard Spanish official high in authority
remark that it was just the chsnce that was
wanted. They had been waiting for an ex-
cuse to fire on the Am ricans He expressed
the general feeling of all Spaniards.
They believe that Americans are secretly
aiding the rebels and are sending arms and
ammunition from Florida.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Illinois to the Front

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, March 23.-The gov
ernor of Illinois having signed the civil ser
vice reform bill, the measure now becomes
a law. 1t is practically the bill prepared by
the Civic Federation of Chicago, and al
though designed primarily for the benefit
of that city. has been so arranged as to ap-
ply to all smaller cities of the state.
In order to secure its adoption, however,
in these other places, it will be necessary
for it to be submitted TO vote of the citi-
zens. Its principal object is to do away as
largely as possibly with the workings of the
spoils system and thereby enable the crea-
ton and maintenance of more effective
public service in the municipalities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Fish Commissioner, Eft Al.

TOPEKA March Ex-Governor Morrill,,
appointed Otis E. Saddler, of EIDorado, as
state fish commissioner, to succeed J. w.
Wampler, of BraziIton.
J. T. Moore, of Lawrence, and w. C..
johnson, of Manhattan, were appointed to
succeed themselves as members of the state
board of pharmacy.
The governor appointed Howard Archer,
of Concordia, as sheriff of Cloud county to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of his
father, Captain z. Archer, in that city.
March IA. The Cloud County Bar associa-
ton adopted resolutions petitioning the
governor to appoint the young man. Hon.
J. W. Sheafor, who represented Concordia
in the last legislature, is secretary of the as
ISOLATION and J. w. Sturges is chairman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Saves 200 Miles.

TOPEKA, KAN, March 25.-Ex-City En-
gineer Kingman, of Topeka, has put in most
of the winter in looking over the ground for
a practical route for a railroad between
Panhandle, Texas,-the present terminal of
the southern Kansas line of the Santa Fe-
and Albuquerque, n. M.
He is doing the work under the direction
of the Santa Fe company and if suitable
route can be found it will no doubt build
the line.
Such a cut off would open a very rich cat
tie. tim Der and mining section and will
shorten the Santa Fe's southern route to
California over POD miles.
1t would also avoid the heavy mountain
grades about Ration.
Extensive stock yards are now being
built by the railroad company at Albu-
QuerQue,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Committee Appointed.

Governor Morrill,, Speaker Lobdell and
Lieutenant Govern or Troutman announced
the appointment of Senators J. W. Parker
of Olathe, Edwin Taylor of Kansas City,
Kan, and Representatives II. J. Bone of
Clark, Il. 2. Wilson of Barber, and E. F.
Cald well of Douglas county, as the mem bera
of the Legislative committee to investigate
Warden Chase of the penitentary.
R. M. Fulton, Of the governors Office,
went to Lansing to serve the necessary pa
pers on Chase. Governo or Morrill, has issued
official notice suspending Chase from the
position pending investigation.
The committee will be called together in
a few days and organize preparatory to be-
ginning the investigation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
MARRIAGE NaturaliZRS.

CLEVELAND, March 26.-Judge Augustus
Ricks, of the United State circuit court
handed down an important decision. The
decision was rendered on an application
filed by Minnie r. Whitehead, of this city,
for admission to citizenship in the United
States of America. Mrs. Whitehead came
to this country in 1867 and later married
Thomas r. Whitehead, native of the United
States.
Judge Kicks holds that Mrs. Whitehead
became citizen of the United States by
her marriage to Thomas r. Whitehead, a
citizen thereof, and needs no certificate of
naturalization from his court or any other.
Judge Hammond, sitting with Judge Kicks,
concurred in this opinion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Mckinley Indign ant.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, March Gin Thom-
asvile letter was received by Governor
Mckinley from a hundred or more citizens
of Georgia democrats and republicans
alike-pledgng him the solid vote of Georgia
in the national republican convention and
assuring him of fighting chance to get the
electoral vote of that state. provided that he
will declare himself an advocate of free sill
yer. The letter also animated that the re-
publican national platform of 1896 might
contain silver plank.
When this letter was read aloud to him,
Governor Mckinley was indignant. He
said:
IF the republican party should declare
for free silver l would decline to become its
candidate and l would quit ths party for
ever"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Gas Motors for Cars.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 27.-There is
much information of practical view in re-
gard to the new system of propelling street
cars by gas engines, contained in a report
to the state department made by United
States Consul General Carroll at Dresden.
cars, and detailed descriptions of the vari-
Gus parts as we'll AS statistics.
The cars cost $3,70J each; one charge of
gas runs them eleven miles; the gas supply
is renewed in thirty seconds by hose, and
the consum ption is one-third of a cubic
meter per kilometer
The consul general says the system is at
tracing great attention, and many German
cities adopting it, as it is cheaper of
operation than the trolley, and requires no
overhead charged wires.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Trouble in Manitoba.

WINNIPEG. MANI, March 27.-The Domin-
ion government of Canada has issued
command to the parliament of this province
to restore to the Catholics their parochial or
separate schools in the manner provided by
provincial statutes prior to their repeal in
1880. including their right to share in grants
oics from all payments to the support of
any other schools.
Premier Greenway is emphatic in ex-
pressing the determination of the province
to reject the order and resist all attempts to
enforce it.
To enforce it the Dominion government
has already taken action in rep acing Pre-
mier Green way by the appointment of John
c. Patterson to his position.
The order to the parliament of Manitoba
plainly says the Dominion government will
force its authority in the premises.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Bank Commissioner Appointed.

TOPEKA, March Ex-Governor Morrill, an
nounced the appointment of A. c. Jobes,
of Attica, Harper county, as state bank
commissioner for the term of four years, the
commission to date from March 81.
Mr.. Breidenthal still remains undis-
turbed. He is in the office and intends to
remain if there is any possible complication
in the law that will assist him to do so.
The governor and attorney general main
tain that Mr.. Breidentha was appointed to
fill the unexpired term of Char es f. John
son, who was appointed by Governor
Hum phrey. Breidenthal holds that he was
the first legally appointed bank commits
sioner as he was the first man confirmed in
the position by the senate. He claims that
Mr.. Johnson's non con frmation in the SEN
ate invalidates his claim to the full term
and that his term ended when Mr.. Breiden-
thai was confirmed in the senate, the four
years beginning at that time. This would
give to Mr.. Breidenthal two more years to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Effacts Of the Fire

KANSAS CITY, KAN, March 27.-The pack
ing house fire will throw $50 men out of
work, the majority of them residents of this
city. The average daily wages we're $3.50,
and the loss in minor trade channels is sure
to be severely felt However, the loss will
be but temporary, for Manager William J.
Reid said that the company would certainly
rebuild at once. This will, of course, give
employment to a great mum Der of workers,
so that what is lost to one class will largely
be made up to another. Mr.. Reid said that
a large force would be set to work at once
clearing away the debris and preparing for
the rebuilding.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Persona Non Grata.

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 21.-Tt trans.
pires that on February p Secretary Gresham
by mail directed Minister Willis, represent
ing this country in Hawaii, to formally
communicate to the Hawaiian minister Of
foreign affairs that Thurston, the Hawaiian
representative at Washington was persona
non grata
1t is also understood that the same action
has been taken toward the Spanish diplomat
at this government.
The otfense is the same in both cases.
Gresham charges that these officials gave
out official communications from their home
governments, in newspaper interviews, be-
fore first giving them to the state depart
ment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Deputy Markum DECLINES.

TOPEKA, March Ex-Governor Morrill, re-
ceived letter from Deputy Warden Mark
UNI, in which he refused to take charge of
the institution while Chase is suspended,
pending the investigation.
Chase claims that he has charge of the
pententiary 1T this time The facts are
that he has been suspended and that his pay
has stopped pending the investigation into
the conduct of the affairs as administered
by him at the institution.
An order has been made preventing War
den Chase from drawing pay during sus-
pension. The governor will send a man of
his selection to take charge of the peniten-
tiary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Investigation Extended,

TOPEKA, March 23.-Affairs at the asylum
adjoining Topeka con tinue to grow. Charges
we're filed against James Butler, the present
steward of the institution. The charges are
signed by w. II. Light, who was formerly
laundryman at the asylum last summer.
Butter is charged with various kinds OF
croOkedness in his transaction of business.
Light is now an employe of the street rail
way company.
The asylum committee will also investi
gate these charges ard those preferred
against w. S. Wait.
The list of officers to be investigated by
the asylum committee is as follows: Mr..
Householder, as a member of the board
Mrs. DR.. Knberg. as assistant suEerntend-
ent; Mrs l. W. Pack, as matron, and the
steward, Jams Butler.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Sunk by SDanfards.

TAMPA, FLA. March 22.-The steamer
Mascotte arrived here direct from Havana,
and brought reports from the seat of the
revolution. Copies of La Lucia confirm
the report of the sinking of the schooner by
the Spanish gunboat off Puerto Padre, near
Gibar.
The steamer brought news from Key West
which is said to be authentic, claiming that
the schooner Irene. of Key West, had been
fired upon and disma>ted by the Infanta
the schooner went ashore, where she now
lies above South harbor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Golden Gate Museum.

SAN Francisco, March 26.-The memorial
museum built in Golden Gate park from
the surplus funds from the Mid winter fair
was dedicated last week.
Several thousand people attended the
collection of curios, bought at an expense
of $147, 900 were presented by the board of
directors of the Fair association to the board
of park commissioners as the representa-
tives of the people.
1t was stated that the total receipts of the
Midwinter fair were 81 .260. 112 and the total
disbursements 81, 133, 121.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Timely Action

Governor Morrill, sent the following tele-
gram to President Cleveland.
Hon. Grover Cleveland, President of the
United States, Washington, d. c.:
"The newspaper dispatches report that
Hon. j ohm L. Waller, a citizen of this state
and formerly United States consul at NADIA
gascar, has been most unjustly imprisoned
by the French government under a sen-
tence of a court martial without sufficient
cause. l respectfully urge that the depart
nent of state take active measures, at
dice, for his protection aud release.
E. n. MORRILL,, Governor"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Britain After Territory.

LONDON, March 27.-The parliamentary
secretary of the foreign Office, Sir Edwin
Gray, in the commons, replying to Charles
Howard Vincent, who questioned the gov
ernment regarding the situat on of affairs
in the dispute between Nicaragua and Great
Britain. said: Mr.. Costing has been granted
leave of absence from his post and would
leave Central Amer ca in May. Roberts,
the British consul in Guatemala, would sue
coed Mr.. Costing, and he would press the
claim of Great Britain for $4,000 damages,
for the dismissal of Mr.. Ha. ch."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Showed Off Again.
The following appointments he

The following appointments have been
announced at the White house:
William M. Springer, of Illinois, judge of
the United States court for the Northern
district of Indian Territory Constance Buck
ley Kiigore, of Texas judge of the United
States circuit court of the Southern district
of the Indian Territory.
To be marshals of the United States
Samuel Rutherford, Of the Indian Territory,
for the Northern district Of the Indian Terri
tory; Lucien J.. Stowe, of he Indian Terri
tory, for the Southern district Of Indian
Territory
To be attorneys of the United States
James V. Walker, for the Central district of
the Indian Territory; Andrew c. Cruce, of
the Indian Territory, for the Southern dis
trict of Indian Territory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
ADakota Quarantine.

Sioux FALLS, S. D., March 21.-An i'm
portant proclamation has been issued by
Governor Sheldon. Owing to the existence
of pleuro- pneumonia and other contagious
diseases among Texas cattle, the governor
has forbidden the importation of all Texas
cattle in South Dakota for a year.
The ranchmen of this state purchase con-
siderable Texas stock annually, and the
proclamation will seriously affect stock men
of this state. The proclamation fovbids the
importation of cattle from south of a line
running from San Francisco to Carolina.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-30
Domestic BUSINESS Gains.

R. G. Dun & Co.'S Review of Trade fol
last we * says:
Indications of improvement in business
grow more distinct. The most obtrusive of
them, the speculative advance in cotton and
in stocks is the least reliable nor can either
of these be said to reflect actual improve
ment in business conditions. Railroad earn
ings are scarcely better. and the speculation
IS largely based expectation of more
effective monopoly in coal and some other
products. London was buying largely, but
likely to sell on any rise.
More valua bic indications are that volume
of domestic business gains a little; money
is in much better demand, and the force of
hands at work gradually increases in some
industries, and in others is re tricted only
by strikes, which are presumably temporary.