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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
illinois Capitol on Fire.

Illinois S5.ooO,00) state house caught fire
in the senate wing, in the afternoon of
April -.
The fire was probably started from tin
ners stove, a large force of timers having
been sent upon the roof to make repairs. 1t
is said they left their stoves burning when
they went TO dinner. A gale of wind was
blowing.
The senate chamber was speedily Quilted
and all the expensive fr scoing is ruined.
It is estimated that the damage to the SEN
ate wing of the state house will amount to
5000 to 500, COO. Most of the damage will
result from smoke and water.
The room occupied by the enrolling and
engrossiug committee was flooded, and it is
believed that many important bills by the
senate have been destroyed. Should this be
work on the part of that body. AS there was
no insurance the entire loss will fall upon
the state,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
An Electrical Storm.

WICHITA, KAN, April 1.-THE entire
southwest, including southern Kansas, Okla
bona and the Panhandle of Texas, witnessed
a terrible sand storm on the 18th. 1t was
not only terribly damaging to the crops, but
1t was peculiar for the fact that it produced
such an electri6catio2 of the air that nearly
everything susceptible became charged with
electric ty. In the western part of coun-
ty, Oklahoma, and the Panhandle, Egyptian
darkness prevailed.
Such a peculiar storm has seldom been
seen and the superstitiOus thought the astro-
nomical conditions which, it is said, are
now repeating themselves for the first time
since the death of Christ, had something to
do with it.
The rain that fell in western Oklahoma
was actually shower of sand.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Mrs. Mckee a "Believer."

Indianapolis has long been noted as a
center of spiritualism, and it appears that
the widow of the late Vice President He n
bricks has given the movement new life by
joining the colony of believers" A Mrs.
Lottie Greenrod Herbine, wife of q dry
goods clerk, is said to be the medium be-
tween Mrs. Hendricks and the people in the
spirit world. Mrs. Herbine has a numbe
of prominent customers on her list, accord
ing to her story, including ex-Presldent
Harrison's daughter, Mrs. Mckee, James
Whitcomb Riley and Lieutenant Governor
Nye.
Mrs. Hendricks has lost none of her bust
ness sense in following spiritualism, and
has SO increased the estate left by her hus-
band that she is today one Of the wealthiest
women in Indiana.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Mexican Cattle Admitted.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April I'm view of
the great rise in the price of beef and the
reported scarcity of cattle, the chief of the
bureau of animal industry, DR.. Salmon, has
recommended the admission of Mexican
cattle, under stringent regula tions regard
ing inspection of all cattle admitted. DIR.
Salmon believes such course may safely
be pursued with the exercise of due vigil
lance, and that under the circumstances it
is judicous. It is hoped by this means to
check the price to the consumer.
In accordance with these ecommenda-
tions Secretary Morton has issued special
order.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
he justices concurring.
Fatal to Stock.

FALCON, COL, April 1.-THE Rock Island,
after an eighty hours blockade, demolish-
ing two rotary and one wedge snow plows,
besides working a large force of men with
shovels, got their delayed trains through at
last, carrying a sorry looking, but happy
lot of passengers. The road encountered
the worst drifts few miles east and west of
Limon Junction, requiring twenty-four
.hours hard work TO open up four miles of
track.
DIR. Logan has just returned from a pro-
fessional trip covering the major portion of
the country for fifty miles east and north
east, and estimates the loss of live stock in
the territory mentioned at from $4,000 to
$4,000. He says dead horses. cattle and
sheep are piled against fences running east
and west and hundreds are found out on the
open prairie.
CHEYENNE, WYo.-Trainmen report that
there are hundreds of cattle lying dead along
the railroad tracks, where they drifted dur
ing the storm and died.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Morton Wants TO Know.

Secretary of Agriculture Morton has be-
gun an inquiry into the recent increase in
the price of meats for the purpose of ascer~
tanning if any com bination in violation of
law exists for the purpose of putting up
prices.
His letter of instructions to the chief of
the bureau of animal industry calls for re-
ports from all agents of the bureau as to
whether, in their judgment. there is any
com hination in violation of the law against
the formation of trusts. The agents are to
gather all obtaina BILE data which would go
to show an existing scarcity or diminution
of the cattle supply of the country as COM
pared with previous years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Good Work Goes On.

WICHITA, KAN, April 11.-Mahan Bros,
wholesale liquor dealers, and for years the
agents of the Anheuser- Busch Brewing COM
pany in the southwestern territory, with
headquarters in this city, have given mort
:gages on all their property to the Fourth
National bank of this city.
This property consisted of the fixtures and
furniture and stock of three saloons at Cald-
we'll, two saloons at Newton and some seven
or eight saloons in this city, and we'll as the
fixtures and furniture, horses, wagons. ETC.,
of the wholesale department.. which was the
biggest thing of the kind in Kansas.
1t is said that the agents had to take charge
of and carry too many saloons since the
hard times set in, and that this was the cause
of their failure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Series Of Condolences.

David Martin, the new chief justice of the
supreme court, now owns and resides in the
house which was Judge Horizons home when
he lived in Atchison. Speaking of the coin
cidence in TO lowing Judge Horton, Judge
Martin said: Judge Horton was city attor-
ney of Atchison and l was afterward city
attorney. Judge Horton was district judge
and I was afterward elected to the same
position.
Judge Horton was in the law firm with
Bailie Waggener and was appointed from
that firm to place on the supreme bench.
/ afterwards became member of that firm
and have now followed him to the supreme
court -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Muat AdmlnIster the Oath.


OTTAWA, KAN, April 17.-In the case OF
the State VS.. Cowdery, on motion for new
trial, Judge Benson rendered decision that
is of special interest to ,druggists.
Cowdery was convicted of selling liquor
as a druggist without requiring the appli-
cant TO swear to the application IN the man.
ner prescribed by the prohibitory law. Dr.
Cowdery, the def ndant, testified that he
asked the applicant if he swore to the atd-
davlt which he had signed and was answered
in the affirmative. He did not administer
the oath by reciting, "You do soleEnnly
swear" and ending so help you God !" nor
did he require the applicant to hold up his
right hand or place it upon the Bible as re-
CURED by the statute. Judge Benson held
that in failing to require this the druggist
committed a lnsdemeauor.
Druggists, notaries and assessors have
quite generally supposed that if the party
signing an affidavit assented to it that was
sufficient compliance with the law. mo-
ton in arrest of judgment was sustained
and the case will be retired at the next term
of court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
There is a Chance Right Now.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April lit was stated
at the land Office that the Council Grove
reservation, near Oklahoma City, is open to
settlement, and those making entries will
have prior right when the land is disposed
of according to the new law regulating the
sale of military reservations The transfer
of the reservation from the war department
was made few days ego. The value of the
land will be announced soon by commits
sion and after appraisement will be sold to
the highest bidder. Those having located
on the land, however, need not bid, but can
secure their claim by paying the highest bid
offered. This advantage can be secured by
locating on the land now.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
A Fund Called For.

WASHINGTON. D. c. April 16.-The letter
sent by Commander Tanner. of the Union
Veteran Legion, requesting the various en-
campments to contribute to a fund to be
used in testing in the courts the validity of
in reducing or suspending pensions, has
aroused considerable ntere. at the pension
bureau.
The law states that pension shall not be
reduced or suspended without thirty days.
full statement of the charges of allegations
on account of which action is contemplated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Ruebvnead Burned OUT.

TAHLEoUAH, 1. T., April 17.-An incendi-
airy fire was started in livery barn of j.
w Watson and before the flames could be
checked two whole blocks, including eight
cen business houses. four residences and
about fifteen offices were destroyed.
The total los, is estimated at $500, 600,
covered by perhaps 10 per cent insurance.
The heaviest losers are T. J. Adair, gen.
eral merchandise, $40 COO, insured for s., 5O0i
j. A. Lawrence h Co., general merchants,
$4,000, insured for $1,000; ]. Q. Morris,
drugs $4,000, insured for $500; Crafton's
Red Front grocery, $500, insured for ST.
500.
The mansion of ex-Chief Bushyhead was
a total loss.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
N,+htnu But Water for Miles

The great freshet in the Esopus creek has
inundated a large part of the northern
section of King ton, N. Y, and for miles
there is nothing to be seen, looking north
ward. except a vast expan~e of water.
Greater damage must resu t., though the ex-
tent cannot be estimated for the present.
Tn waters are gradually sub>iGing.
The Ulster IL Delaware railroad com pany is
practically tied up by the surging water and
washouts lave occurred along the line. The
d laware 81 Hudson canal also suffers
much damage. The city water main il
broken and this cannot be restored, owing
IN tbs frcahst.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Work VIII Go On.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 15.-Delegate
Flynn came in from New York, where he
was looking after some matters connected
with the extension of the Hutchinson, Okla
homa q Gulf railroad from Anthony to
Guthrie. He reports that all the arrange
ments have been completed for this extern
sion and that work will commence on the
same within two weeks. 1t is the intention
OF the company to complete this much OF
the line this year. The finarcia hackers of
the company have had the matter under
consideration for some time and it appears
that they have completed all the necessary
arrangements to resume work. The peo-
have also been much Concerned about the
enterprise.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
He Was a Sooner,

GUTHRIE, o. T., April 16.-A decision
from the secretary of the interior affirming
the commissioners decls on in the contest
case of Attorney J. w. Miller has been re-
ceived by that gentleman. 1t awards to
him lot 10, block AZ, at the corner of Okla
homa avenue and Second street, and de-
feats his contestant, c. M. Barnes. The
secretary holds that Miller is prior settler
and that Barnes is disqualified on two
grounds; first that he is a sooner" second,
that he was receiver of the land office on the
date of the town-site entry. Miller wins a
valuable piece of proper Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
cattlemen and Honesteadars.

PERRY, o. T., April 17.-Advices from
Beaver county, o. T.. are that very serious
trouble exists between cattlemen and home
steaders. The county is sparsey settled,
only about one-tenth of the claims being
taken, and cattlemen have fenced in nearly
the entire county. Secretary Smith has been
deluged with complaints, aud he has sent
Special Agent Poe there to investigate.
Several killings have occurred, and many
serious conflicts.
agent Zoe mas calico G meeting OF all con- on
month.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Voorhees Gives it Up.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 12.-Speakina
of the reorganization of the senate which is
likely to occur owing to the changes caused
by the last election, Senator VOORHEES,, OF
Indiana, said: II have no doubt the repub-
licans will reorganize the finance com mittee.
I for one shall make opposition, and
co not believe any other democrat will.
THE republicans, while not possessing a
majority over all parties in the senate, will
have plurality, and it is right that they
should take the lead in sha ping legislation.
| expect to surrender the Guardianship Of
this committee to Senator Morrill, at the
next session.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Wisconsin LeRfsfa ture.

MADISON. WIS, April 12.-Both of Mr..
Halls bills to establish board of railroad
commissioners and to regulate railway cor.
that the railroads were discriminating in
favor of large shippers; that rich men had
passes and poor men had to pay their fares.
He thought the experience of Iowa and
other states which have railroad commits
sions, ought to be enough to recommend
the passing of the bills.
After long discussion, in which several
members stated that Mr.. Hall had mis-
quoted figures, the motion to indefinitely
postpone the measure carried BIZ 81 to ID.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
The Terms of Peace.

A dispatch to the Lon don Times from
Shanghai says Ii Hung Changes son-in- law
telegraphs that a peace convention was
signed at Shimineski Monday by the pleni-
poten tiaries of China and Japan. Folio W.
ing are the terms of the convention:
1.-The independence of Corea.
2-Tbat japan retain the places she has
captured.
3-That Japan shall also retain the terri
tory east of the Lao river.
4-That the island of Formosa be ceded
permanently.
5-The payment of an indemnity of $780,
900, OOO
6-An offensive and defensive alliance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Flowers We're Spoiled.

CHICAGO. April 13.-The shipment of a car
load of California flowers to the Chicago
market for the Easter trade proved an I'M
profita BILE investment.
Three fourths of the car load arrived in
Chicago in a worthless condition. Out of
$4,000 Gala lilies less than 1000 of them
we're found fit tor the market. In the ship
ment were several date palms, etc, which
would have been in good demand had they
arrived earlier. In the shipment were $4,000
yellow marguerites, which will readily retail
at So per hundred.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Kansas Editors.

TOPEKA, April 15.-The Kansas Editorial
association members will visit the Cotton
States and International exposition at At
lanta, Ca, next October. This was decided
at meeting of the executive committee of
the association in this city.
President w. H. Nelson, of the Smith
County Pioneer, was in the chair. Frank II.
Roberts, of the Oskaloosa Independent, was
chosen secretary pro tenn. The invitation
to visit the above mentioned exposition was
accepted and w. FL. Nelson, L. 81. Perkins,
of the Olathe Mirror. and Mr.. Roberts were
appointed as a committee to make all nee
essary arrangements and to provide trans
portation and special car accom- m odations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Tn Another stumn.

CLEVELAND. O., April 15.-Judge Steven
son Burke, who ranks among the foremost
of Americas railroad lawyers, gives as his
opinion that the government could not COM
pei the railways of the country to pay the
income tax.
ITO my nind.'' said Judge Burke, ''the
tax is unconstitutional as applied to rail-
roads, inasmuch as it amounts to a verita BILE
direct tax on the real estate of the roads.
Even admitting, which l do not, that the
remainder of the tax is constitutional, do
not see how it can be collected from the
railroads"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Contract ct.

LAWRENCE. KAN. April 1.-The commit
tee of the Kansas university board of re-
gents met and awarded the contract for the
plum bing in the new physics building 10
the Lawrence Plumbing & Heating Co.
The board listened to Prof. Blake's plan
for wiring the building. A joint session
waR held with the state board of public
works for the making of arrangements for
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Japan Rice is Too Cheap.

SAVANNAH, Ga, April 13.-Heavy impor-
tations of rice through this port from ia
pan are causing a sensation and feeling of
dneasiness among the rice planters of this
section. In the last two months Learly 5000
pounds of rice raised Bassoin, Japan. have
been brought in through the Savannah Gus
tom house and sold at price exclusive of
duty If about 2 cents per pound. The rice
was first sent to Germany to be milled and
was then sent to this country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Better Watch Out.

PARIS, April 1.-THE Echo de Paris adj
vises Europe to form an economic and in
dustrial defense against the United States.
With references to the expression of SYM
pathy on the part of the senate of Florida
with the Caban rebels, the Echo de Paris
protests against the manner in which the
United States interprets international laws
and declares that American Intervention in
Asia and Europe in regard to Armenia
should attract the vigilance of Europe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
He is Coming.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April lin an in
terview Hon. William Mckinley stated to
q correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer
that he would make but one western trip
this year and that wonld be to Kansas and
right back. Mr.. Mckinley added: $50
you see the western campaign tour adver-
tised SO kindly by the newspapers will not
be made and / shall return to Ohio immedi-
ately after fulfilling my engagement at OF
IN VIA Kan -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Governor Marvll DEAD.

Governor Joshua FL. Marvil died at Laurel
DEL, on the night of April 9. Death was
caused by a complication OF Brlght's dis
ease, erysipelas aud heart failure.
Speaker Watson, who by the death OF
Governor Marvil is raised to the executive
chair, was at his home in Milford and was
notified of the event by wire.
The new governor departed for Dover and
was promptly installed in Office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Noted for Their Names,

LAWRENCE, KAN. April 1.-The senior
class of the law school has voted to invite
ex-senator John J. ingalls, to deliver the
commencement address of the law depart
ment June 4. In the Economic Debating
club of Kansas university Sheffield Ingalls,,
son of the ex-senator, and Miss Pauline
Lewelling, daughter of the ex-governor, de-
bated the question: Resolved, That paper
money should be substituted for god and
silver They we're assigned to sides OPP
posed to their political preferences.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Presbvterlan Delegates.

At the meeting of the Topeka presbytery
at Kansas City, Kan, commissioners were
elected to the general assem- bly,, which meets
at Pitt burg, Pa, in May. They are:
Ministerial delegates-Dr. w. N. Page,
alternate, Rev. Charles Hays; DIR. Clarence
Backu alternate, Rev. NJ. McF
Lay comm ;ssioners-Samuel Haderman,
alternate. William nj. Gibson Samuel Han
ibel, alternate, J. B. Larimer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
n Pension Ruling

WASHINGTON. D. c. April 15.-In the PEN
sion case of Henry Cu-hman, the interior
department has overruled former decision
and now holds that an acting assistant or
contract surgeon during the civil war has
not performed such military service as is
contem plated in the provisions of the disa-
biilty pension act of June 27, 1890, and has
no pensiona BILE rights under the act. To
secure a pension, such surgeon must make
good his claim unuer the general pension
acts of 1865 and 1873
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Kanaans on a Trip.

About 100 excursionists arrived from the
east and spent all day over the town of La
Junta. COL, and some ranches near town.
They even went to the western side of the
county to view the result of irrigation
there, and will then gradually work their
way down the valley, viewing the bitches
and farm lands. As their tickets are good
for ten days they will have good chance to
study irrigation. Most of them are from
Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Once in an Age.

The Rev. J. S. Hartzel, an Episcopalian
clergyman residing near Charleston, S. c.,
publishes this statement: GOOD Friday of
this year, the heavenly bodies which gravi-
tate around the sun we're in exactly the same
position relatively TO each other and to the
earth that they occupied on the day Christ
was cruciied. It is the first time such
thing has occurred since that day."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
a New Ventura

Topeka. April 16-Charles S. Gleed, E. F.
Ware. j. w. Gleed, D. E. Palmer. and Chad.
Hamilton have organized themselves into
the Underfow Irrigation company, with a
capital of $1.OOO,OOO. The purpose of the
company is to construct and maintain dams
and canals for irrigation purposes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Major General Hughes.

Governor Morrill, has appointed j. W. f.
Hughes major general of the Kansas Ma
tional guards. to succeed Percy Daniels,
who resigned some time since.
Colonel Hughes says the appointm ent was
unsolicited and entirely unexpected. and he
would take a little time to consider the
question of accepting the honor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
To Repeal the Income Tax.

WASHINGTON. D. G. April 13.-"As soon
as the Fifty-fourth congress convenes, in
tend to offer bill in the senate to repeal
TIE income tax" said Senator David B.
Hill. Il be ieve that the action of the su-
preme court has practically emasculated
the measure and has left SO lite in it to
commend itself to the American people that
congress will in short order repeal the
measure from the statute books"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
another Decision Overruled.

WASHINGTON. ID. c. April 12.-Assistant
Secretary Reynolds, of the department, has
affirmed decision of the pension Office re-
fuslng to allow n pension to man receiving
a gunshot wound while on veteran furlough.
In doing this he overrules a decision of the
last administration, holding that soldier
while ON veteran furlough was in the line
of duty
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Vetoed the Bill.

LINCOLN. NEB., April 13.-The governor
vetoed the bill passed by the legislature per-
hitting misceg nat on. The governor based
his action on the absence of public demand
Tor this change The bill was passed
through The efforts of DR.. MI. o. Ricketts,
Omaha's colored representative.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Cattlemen Get Another Lease.

GUTHRIE, o. T.. April 12.-The territorial
school land department has consummated
the biggest leese of land ever made in the
west. The lessees are d. Waggoner d Son,
the big cattle dealers of Decatur. Texas, and
the lease is tor Eve years and covers all the
school land in Roger Mills, Day and Wood
ward counties, or So, 800 acres. The sum of
SIT ,250.S3 per annum is paid for the lease,
or $50 per section (there are all told 6197S
@ectiOns0 Der annum,