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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
AN INVESTIGATION.
Commander Wright Noting the Effect o:
Machinery on Labor.

Machinery on Labor.
WASHINGTON, May 16.-The cham
pions of conflicting currency views are
likely to find much valuable material
in the report upon which the depart
ment of labor is at work regarding the
effects of machinery upon labor. The
report was ordered by a special reso-
luton of the last session, and Labor
Commissioner Wright has already
made a number of preliminary in
quiries and set his agents to gathering
material He has prepared questions
which will reduce the results to sim
pie comparisons in time and money.
A unit of production is to be taken,
like a hat, a dozen pairs of shoes
or bolt of cloth of substantially
the same character and quality,
at different dates and different
establishments, and it is proposed
to determine the amount of time taken
by hand labor and the amount paid for
the labor, and the amount of time
taken in tending machinery and the
amount paid in producing the same
results. The data will be obtained
from great mum Der of eSta bliShment
and great variety of articles, SO that
the figures of time and cost will be
put in comparative columns to indi-
cate the saving due to machinery. If
wages have risen while the cost of the
product has fallen, it is thought it will
go far to support the theory of the be-
levers in the gold standard that the
fall in prices of commodities is due to
improved methods of production rather
than the scarcity of gold.
Mr. Wright will not undertake to
discuss these problems in this report,
but the report will form an arsenal
from which students of the subject
can draw effective weapons. He is
glad it has been ordered by congress,
because the present transition stage is
favorable for comparing hand and ma
chine labor. Many articles are now
manufactured by hand in certain To-
acalities which are manufactured by
machinery in the great centers of in
odustry, and from which hand labor is
likely soon to disappear. There are
great advantages, in the opinion Of Mr..
Wright, in being able to make the in
vestigation while both methods are in
use, instead of being obliged to rely
for data regarding hand labor upon
written documents and the recollec-
'tionS of old employees.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
FOUND TO BE TRUE.
Awful Stories of Armenian Atrocities
Proven by Investigation.

AWFUL Stories OF Armenian Atrocities
Proven by Investigation.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 15.-The com
mission which has been investigating
the atrocities in Armenia visited the
devastated villages and arrived at
Jellygoozan, where 12O houses have
been burned. The people were shell
tered in miserable houses.
Ample proof was found of the truth
of the stories told regarding the massa-
ere of the Armenians, and the fact that
their bodies were thrown in large num-
bers into pit where the Turks en-
deavored to conceal their crime by pour
Ing barrels of petroleum upon the bod
les and setting fire to the oil. The
flames, however, failed to consume the
mass and stream was damned and di.
verified from it's course in order to wash
away the half buried bodies. But even
this failed to obliterate the terrible
evidence against the Turks and the
local authorities were compelled to re-
move the remains piecemeal. The vii
layers had removed the bulk of the
bodies and inferred them in conse-
Grated ground before the arrival of the
commission.
AS a result Of the investigation and
the reports, the powers have submit
ted notes to the Turkish government,
impressing upon the porte the neces-
sity of promptly inaugurating scheme
for Armenian reforms which should in
clude the appointment Of Christian Of
fcials in Armenia, the powers to have
the right to veto the appointments Of
the Governors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
MAPS OF WATER SOURCES.
Ono Is Being Prepared with Special Atten
ton to- Artesian Wells.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The work OF
examining and mapping the water
sources of the United States with
special reference to the artesian wells
of the western states Is being carried
on steadily under charge of F.
H. Newell, of the geological sur.
Vey. Mr.. Newell is now preparing
a summary of the more recent work
which will soon be ready for publica
ton The most interesting district
lies in eastern Colorado and western
Kansas. Here the ground slopes from
the west down to the east, and there
are continual faults in The strata pre-.
venting water from travelling for
any very great distance. Where
the strata are not faulted they are un-
dulating and wells sunk near the CEN
ter part of the long undulations usu.
ally tap water that has flowed there
from each side of the undulation. Few
of these wells flow, but they can be
worked by windmills, motive power
that is seldom exhausted in that
part of the country. These wells are
small and will irrigate only a few
acres at best. Mr.. Newell thinks that
if the farmers there would try to cult.
vate only as much land around their
houses as they could irrigate by means
of their wells and devote the remain
der of their farms TO grazing or per
haps to wheat occasionally, they
would be far better off than now.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
GOV. EVANS VIOLENT.
Outh Carolina's Executive Bitterly Al
tacks United States Judges.


COLUMBUS, S. c., May 16.-Gov. Evans
has just issued a lengthy address to
the citizens of South Carolina, in which
he deals very harshly with the recent
decisions in the dispensary and regis
tration cases. He refers to the political
history of his state since the war, and
argues for the right of the state ito
manage and direct its internal affairs
without national interference He
concludes with the assertion that the
issue is now between black and white,
and urges citizens to see that white
men, not white men with black hearts,
nor negroes" shall control the consti-
tutional convention.
Il will not call the legislature to-
gether," he says. ''They could do
nothing" An appeal will be taken to
the supreme court of the United States
But under the red tape and technical
tiles surrounding it decision cannot
be had in time to affect the election of
delegates. 1t must be a free open
fight. appeal to the sovereign peo-
pie of South Carolina to protect their
homes and their liberties. The gov
eminent of the people must and shall
be perpetuated, and we are ready to
lead the fight under the white mans
FLAG"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
HORRIBLY MANGLED.
Seven Men the Victims of an Explosion in
Pennsylvania Mill.


Pennsylvania Mill.
BUFFALO, N. Y, May ia special
to the Associated press from West
Bingham. Pa, says: Yesterday after,
noon the bodies of eight men, horribly
mangled, scalded and disfgured, were
picked out from the ruins of the Peck
Haskell & Cobb's saw mill here, the
victims of the explosion of the boiler
in the mill. Five were dead and two
of the three others have since died
The killed outright were: Claude Eng
lish, James Mowers, Eugene Merrick,
Lyman Perry, Charles Rover. Those
fatally injured were: Caleb Converse.
badly scalded about the head and
chest; he is dead; Albert DeGroat was
SO fearfully mangled by boiler iron
that he soon died; Bell Gridley was in.
jured internally and sustained broken
leg, but will recover.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Spanish Troops Routed.

TAMPA, Fla, May 14.-Private adj
vices received here from the Cuban
revolutionary leaders are that big
battle was fought at Boryey, province
of Puerto Principe, between Gomez,
Cuban leader, and Salcedo, the Spanish
commander. Gomez was victorious,
routing the Spanish troops, killing
and capturing more than 1000 men,
and great quantities of ammunition
and army stores. The battle lasted
four hours and was hard fought. Co
mez then continued his march through
Camaguay. Men from the plantations
are joining the insurgents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
A RUNAWAY MARRIAGE.
The Brides Father Is Killed by the Groom
and Her Brother Twice Shot at.

The Brides Father Is Killed by the GroO m
and Her Brother Twice Shot at.
CovINGToN, Ga, May 15.-James T..
Estes, a farmer of considera bic wealth,
was killed yesterday afternoon by Will
Green, % years old, near Newborn.
Green was at the time running away
with a daughter of Estes, and had
reached Mr.. Hardwell's residence, in
tending to get Hardwell, who is min
lister, to perform the marriage. just
as he had stepped out of the buggy
he saw Estes and his son coming down
the road. Green stopped, and as Estes
and his son came up, Green shot Estes
just above the heart, killing him, and
also fired twice at the son, but without
result. Green then proceeded to
Broughtonville, where he and Miss
Estes were married. The sheriff has
received telegram stating that re-
ward of $3.50 is offered for the capture
of Green.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Mexican Cattle on the BORDER.

WASHINGTON, May Lot is estimated
that there are $4,000 head of cattle
on the Mexican border awaiting in
spection for admission. About half
are intended for the market and the
other half for feeders and grazing cat
tie. 1t was announced at both the
treasury and the department of agriS
culture yesterday that arrangements
had been completed for the border in
spection service, and within one week
the work would be moving along
smoothly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Railway Earnings.

CHICAGO, May bout of the 12s
railroads presenting returns for April
only thirty-six show losses in earnings.
Out of these thirty-six roads only sir
have losses in excess of $780, 600 each.
and with one exception these six are
all grain-carrying roads, and have suf-
The Rock Island has fallen S235. 465 be.
hind, the St. Paul S2O3, O52, the Cana.
dian Pacific S57,471, the Columbus,
Hooking Valley & Toledo $40, Isl, the
ST. Joseph & Grand Island $50. 747. and
the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis
ES5, 31A
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
OCCUPATION TAX ILLEGAL.
A Decision by Judge Dale, of Guthrie,
Knocks 1t Out in Oklahoma.


Knocks 1t Out in Oklahoma.
GUTHRIE, Ok, May IA case Of
general interest all over the country
was decided by Judge Dale late Satur-
day evening. Some time ago ]. Thomas
and f. M. Calbiness took orders by
sample for a large amount of household
goods for a Topeka firm, but when
they attempted to deliver the goods
they were arrested by the city authori-
ties for refusing to pay peddlers' oc-
cupation tax. The court held that the
right to sell by sample implied the
right to deliver the goods sold, and
that the transaction was strictly inter
state commerce, and hence not subject
to regulation and not restricted by
city ordinance, being wholly controlled
by the laws of congress. The petition
ers were discharged accordingly. The
city will appeal to the supreme court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
TO SPEAK On SILVER
= Group, OF Democrats. TO, Canvass the
Westerr1s StsEtes.

= Group OF Democrats to Canvass tho
Western States.
S9. PAUL, Minn.,, May 14-Accord-.
ing to suggestion OF Senator Eaulk--
neg, chairman Of the democratic SON
gressional COMMITTEES, as announced in,
a letter received here, party Of free
silver speakers probably will make q
tour next fall through Minnesota,
North Dakota. Montana, Oregon Cali
foFnia, Nevada; Wyoming, Colorado
and Nebraska The speakers, it
is said, are Senator Morgan,
of Alabama, Congressman John M.
Allen, of Mississippi; Chauncey NJ.
Black, of York, Pa, president of the
National Association of Democratic,
clubs; Chief Clerk of the House of Rep
resentatives, James Kerr, of Gfearfeld,
Pa; Lawrence Gardner, secretary of
the democratic congressional commit
tee and of the National Associations of
Democratic clubss w. r. Meyers, of;
Indiana and Edward Seft0n, stenog-
rapher of the democratic congressional
oOmmittaa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
OVER AN ENHANCEMENT.
Passenger Train Derailed and Plunged
Down Twenty Feet.


Slick, Mo-, May 15.-At 8 o'clock
this morning the south bound passen-
ger train on the st. Louis & Hannibal
railroad was derailed by broken rail
2 miles from here and thrown down a
twenty-foot embankment. Very few
of the passengers and train crew es-
capped injury. c. Meyer, of st. Louis,
was instantly killed, and the following
were among the injured: Eugene Sulli-
van, engineer, Hannibal, probably IA
tally; Perry Wood, attorney for the
road, New London, seriously; ]. A. Jor-
dan, general manager, Hannibal, shout
der hurt; Charles Y. Clayton, Hanni-
bal, head slightly cut; S. w. Smiley,
Hannibal, slightly injured; Mrs. Lizzie
Grafford. Cyrene, head cut and inter-
nally hurt; Charles Van Hester Keo-
kuk, Ia, head injured; Andy Dick,
baggage master, head severely cut; G.
P. Garwood, St. Louis, spine injured;
c. n. Peters, ST. Louis, slightly hurt;
]. R. Smith, Salem, injured ribs and
side
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
TO VISIT ANNAPOLIS.

President Cleveland Appoints Several
School Men on the Board.
WASHINGTON, May IA. = President
Cleveland has appointed Col. A. F.
Fleet, of the Missouri military acad-
envy, of Mexico, Mo-; Rev. M. M. Ben
ton, of Kentucky; R. M. Thompson, of
New York; Prof. ]. L. Lounsburg, of
Yale university; E. P. Monesett, of
Ala bama; ]. B. Henderson, of Mis-
souri,, and Prof. w. M Thornton, of
the university of Virginia, members
of the board of visitors to the naval
academy at Annapolis. The board
meets June / and continues in session
about two DAVIS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
SALVATION ARMY.
It Will Try to Conquer China and Make
Them Christians.

It Will Try to Conquer China and Make
Them Christians.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE Saliva
ton army is going to try to- conquer
the orient and bring the millions of
China into the fold of Christianity.
The leader of. the movement is Fong
Foo Sing, a young Chinese, who is
member of the Salvation army in
this city and who is employed as a
typewriter in the Office of the War
Cry. He saids Il expect that the army
at the proper time will send me to
China. To go to China was the object
that really led me into the Salvation
army. / wanted to do something for
my country along army lines. The
late war, believe, has made China
open her eyes AS result, the way
will be opened for Christianity, civili-
zation aud other good things"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
sAToLLI MAKES REPLY.
Says He Cannot Grant the Petition OF
Christian Endeavorers.


Christian EndeavOrers.
AsBURY PARK, n. J., May 15.-Mgr.
Satolli has made answer to the Chris
tian Endeavorers' memorial adopted
recently at a meeting here, petitioning
him to unfrock Father Phelan, of ST.
Louis, for his utterances touching the
young people of the organization. The
letter is as follows:
Rev. j. P Dawson:
APOSTOLIC DELEGATION, UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON, May Is, 1875
Rev and Dear Sir: l received some days ago
your letter with which you sent me the protest
OF the Christian EndeavorerS against the at
tacks made by Rev. Father Phelan il
his paper on the practice of the asso.
citation, and 1 regret exceedingly thai
a question of this kind should have
arisen But after long and care
full consideration of the whole matter fee
that it is one which belongs to the Most Rev.
Archbishop of St. Louis rather than to me-
With sentiments of sincerest esteem, I re-
main, most faithfully yours in Christ
SATOLLI.
Mr.. Dawson says that following the
suggestion of his eminence, he will
Immediately forward the petition tc
the archbishop of ST. Louis. Mr.. Daw.
son also said that it was Father Phe-
lan's official position and not the mar
insulting the Endeavorers of America
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
WILD WEST RENEWED.
Marshal and Miner Have a Fatal Duel 1t
Cripple Creek, Col.

Marshal and Miner Have a Fatal Duel ut
Cripple Creek, Col.
CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, May 14.-Jaclx
Smith, the famous leader of the Bull
hill miners, was shot and killed by
Marshal Jack Kelley, of ALBANIAN, yes
terday afternoon. The marshal also
shot George Popst, miner who was
with Smith. The shooting created a
reign of terror in the great gold camp.
The miners threaten to avenge the
death of their late war captain, and all
saloons have been closed in Victor.
Marshal law has practically been de-
clared Acts of violence are expected
at any moment
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
A POWERFUL ORGANIZATION
Coal Miners Admitted into the Federation
of Metal Miners.


DENVER Col, May 16.-The conven-
tion of the Western Federation of
Metal Miners voted last night to admit
the coal miners unions, representing
thousands of men in several western
and northwestern states, to mem ber-
ship in the federation. The step was
taken without any extended discussion,
such as had been anticipated. The ad-
dition of coal miners makes the West
ern Federation of Miners, which had
10000 members one of the most power
full labor bodies in the country. The
trouble in Cripple Creek last year was
a serious drain on the resources of the
order, but still it is said that the organ
ization has a surplus of over $500, 200.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
THE SOUTHERN BAPTISTS.
Final Session at WashinSton-Next Meetin
VIII Be at CHATTANOOGA.

Final Session at WashIngtOn-NeXt MeetinR
viii Be at Chattanooga.
WASHINGTON, May i6.-The final ses-
sion of the Southern Baptist conven-
ton was held yesterday. Following
the suggestions of the international
peace congress, resolutions were
adopted favoriug the esta blishment of
an international court of arbitration.
Chattanooga, Tenn, was selected as the
place of holding the next convention
and committee was appointed to con-
vey the fraternal greetings of the
southern convention to the northern
convention, which meets at Saratoga,
n. Y, on the 2Sth inst.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
PAVING Its First DiyIdend.

WASHINGTON, May 16-Comptroller
Eckels has authorized the receiver of
the National Bank of Kansas City to
begin the preparation of checks for the
payment of first dividend of 25 per
cent. to the creditors of the bank,
there being sufficient funds on hand
for that purpose. The total amount of
this dividend will be something over
S00O 0O0
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
MILLIONS OF FISH EGGS.
Matching at Putin Bay Beats the WOrIdi
Record in Its Yield.

HaICHInS at uL-In- Day EeaGs INC w OF1Ul
Record in Its Yield.
PUT-IN-BAY, o., May 15.-The hatch
at the fish hatchery at this place beats
the worlds record in the number OF
eggs taken in one season at one
station. During the year, which will
end with June, there have been taken
at this station lis, 900, 900 white
fish eggs, II. 900, 900 ciscos. or lake her.
ring, 4O4, 900, 900 pike perch, beside lake
trout, grass pike, yellow perch and
other varieties. Beside the eggs and
fry shipped away, 400, 900 white fish.
II, 900, 900 ciscos and 200, 600, 900 pike
perch fry have been turned into the
waters of Lake Erie.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Santa Fe Beinc Extended.

DENIsoN, Tex, May 16.-Contractors
have begun work with force of 5000
men to build from Daugherty on the
Santa Fe to Lehigh, 1. T., the center
of the coal fields. Fifty miles of road
has to be built before August to COM
ply with congressional acts granting
the charter. The road will be extended
south to Denison as soon as possible,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Omaha Militia Men Do Nobly.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 16.-At the
military encampment yesterday the
features were an exhibition by the
United States troops and the drilling
of the Thurston rifles, of Omaha The
latter made the finest display of any of
the companies. The Omaha Calling
gun SQUAD also did finely
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Encouraging crnn Rennrts.

OMAHA, Neb., May 16.-A detailed re-
port of crop conditions in every county
in Nebraska was received last night.
Only in few instances were there in
dications of damage from frost, that
too in small fields of corn in the low
lands. Only in one or two counties is
moisture needed and the prospects
were never better.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
A Large Batch of Immigrants Coming.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-Commission-
er-General Stumpf, of the immigration
bureau, has received a telegram from
DR.. Renner, the commissioner at New
York, stating that 1000 immigrants
arrived at New York last Saturday and
1000 yesterday, and $4,000 were ex-
pected to arrive the remaining days of
this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
The STRIKE IS OVER.
st. Louis HOdcarrIers Return to Work ut
Their Old Wages.

st. Louis HOdcarrlers Return to Work ut
Their Old Wages.
ST. LOUIS, May 16.-The hodcarriers'
strike, which began April %. is prac-
tically ended and nearly all the strik-
ers returned to work at their old
wages to-day. About 1,6OO hodcar-
riers went on the strike and through
their action nearly $4,000 mechan-
les, including carpenters, plumbers
and bricklayers have been idle. 1t is
estimated that the men lost $500, 900 in
wages while the strike lasted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Germany Favors Bimetalllsm.

BERLIN, May 16.-The committee APP
pointed by the upper house of the Prus-
sian diet to discuss the motion of Count
Won Mirbach. leader of the agrarians,
favoring an international agreement
for the use of both gold and silver. has
accepted the motion by vote of 10 to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
BIZ Cattle ConsIgnments.

DENVER, COL, May IA. During the
next sixty days train of ten cattle
cars will run daily over the Union Pa
citic, Denver & Gulf tracks in order
that 200, 900 head now awaiting ship
ment in Texas and New Mexico NAV
be transferred to Wyoming and Nom
tana feeding ranges.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
DE-. SeaIYe Dead.

AMHERST, Mass, May 14.-The long
expected death of ex-President Seelye,
of Amherst college, occurred at his
home in this city yesterday evening of
palsy. He had been i'll over a year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Snow in Ohio.

WAPAKoNETA, O., May 15.-It has
been showing here all morning, the
thermometer registering 30 degrees.
The damage to fruits and crops cannot
be estimated
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Converted bY a BAN PIaxer.

OTTUMwA, Ia, May 14--Billy Sum
day, formerly league baseball player.
held two marvellous meetings here Sum
day. In the mems meeting 500 were
weeping at one time. A number of
prominent men and women promised
Sunday to lead better lives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Sew school Building Tor sedalia.

SEDALIA, Mo-, May 16.-The contract
for SedaIia's $4,000 high school build
ing was let to Theodore Lacoff, of
Nevada. When completed it will be
one of the finest school buildings in
the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
Chicago Deer rrappers I'm rrouble.

HENNEssEY, Ok, May 14.-Five men
employed by Chicago park associa-
ton to capture fawns for exhibition
have been arrested in the Cheyenne
reservation by federal officers. Tho
trappers had fifteen lawns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18
New COmmissiOners Named

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The president
to-day appointed John NJ. Harlow, of
st. Louis. and Col. William G. Rice, of
New York, to be civil service commits
SiOnerS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-18

The bankers of Kansas will hold
their annual convention in Topeka,
May % and %. The meeting will be
held in Liberty hall, and delegates in
attendance will be guests of the To-
peka clearing house.