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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
A MYSTERIOUS POND.
Lunar Eclipse Dried It Up and ON st. Pat
rIck's Day AH Fish Left

Lunar Eclipse Dried 1t Up ana ON ST. E96s
rIck's Day AH Fish Left
Near Logansport, Ind, there stands
small body of water commonly
known as "Palmer's pond" Many pc
culiar and interesting phenomena are
related of it. On the night of the
moons eclipse, March 13, the pond, in
which usually from five to fifteen feet
of water stands, went completely dry.
Sc geral families who lived near by
and had certain knowledge that the
pond had been full the evening before
were greatly astonished by the occur
reI.ce and fastened to relate the news
to their neighbors. Many came and
inspected the bare bed that day, but
those who delayed their visit until the
day following were disappointed, for
that night the pond resumed its usual
fullness. Those who viewed the basin
during it's empty condition saw Moth
ing in the shape of a assure or outlet
of any kind; neither was there any
spring apparent whereby the pond
might be filed again.
The only theory advanced is the pos
sible effect of the moons influence.
In support of this theory it is said that
about twenty-eight years ago the pond
was observed to go dry under precisely
similar circumstances. With these
two exceptions it has been one of the
most stable and consistent bodies of
water in the locality. Through the
worst of droughts it has maintained a
constant depth of never less than five
feet, which in the spring and fall is
frequently increased to fifteen feet.
With other remarkable stories told
of Palmer's pond it is said that on ST.
Patrick's day. 1873, all TIE frogs and
tortoises in it formed in line upon
it's bank and marched overland a dis
lance of quarter of a mile or more to
the Wabash river, where they again
took to the water. This unique spec
taele is said by many reputable citizens
to have been viewed by them, and it is
certain that to-day the pond contains
no specimen of either species named
Philadelphia Press
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
IMPORTANT CONCESSION.

The Chickasaw Legislature Appoints a Con-
ference Committee to Meet the Dawes
Commission.
DENIsoN, Tex, Oct. 16.-The Chicka-
saw Legislature has finally appointed a
conference committee to meet the
Dawes commission. This is regarded
as a most important concession. 1t
does not necessarily mean that the
Dawes commission will be able to
bring the Indians to it's views, but
considering that the Chiclzasaws
have heretofore steadily refused
to listen to arguments there is
good reason to believe that the
conference will ultimately result in
the opening of the Indian territory.
The effect of such step would be of
the most far reaching Importance to
the entire southwest, as it would open
to settlement hundreds of thousands of
acres of the most valuable agriculture
and grazing country in the western
cOuntrV.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
OPPOSE WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
The Men of Massachusetts Preparing To
WAGE q Vigorous Campaign.

The Men of Massachusetts Preparing Co
Wage a Vigorous Campaign
Boston. Oct. 15.-The Massachusetts,
Man Suffrage association has opened
headquarters in this city and is pre-
pairing to make an active campaign
against woman suffrage in municipal
politics The following circular, signed
by 100 prominent men of the state, was
issued last night:
To the People of Massachusetts,:
A law was passed by the last legislature pro-
viding that all persons qualified to vote for
school committee at the approaching state
election. whether male female, shall have
an opportunity at that election to express their
opinion: rs it expedient that mutual suffrage
be granted to women?' The question is OF far
reaching Importance. To create conditions
which suggest that the power to make laws
may be in body different from that which has
the power to enforce the law is Objectionable
To more than double the total number of voters
is itself no advantage. Women, as compared
with men, have had but little experience in
private or trust or corporate business aha1rS
Our city and town governments are great
public business corporations. We sub nit,
therefore, that the rights and prosperity OF
our citizens, female as well as male, are better
protected and more intelligently cared for
than they would be by establishing woman
suffrage. We submit that woman suffrage
will not prove benefit, but rather an injury
to the family, which is the basis of growth
and prosperity of the state For the welfare
of the community whole, we urge those
who vote, whether men women, to vote
mo
Among the more prominent names
attached to the circular are those of
ex-Gov. George D. Robinson, ex-Gov.
William e. Russell, Hon. L. jefferson
Coolidge. ex-United States Minister to
France: Charles w. Elliott, president OF
Harvard college, and Hon. Eben S.
Draper, ex-chairman republican state
committed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
A REPLY TO THE POPE.

DR.. Joseph Parker Answers Leo's Invita-.
tion for a Reunion of Christendom.
LONDON, Oct. 12.-Dr. Joseph Parker
has written letter to the pope in an
swer to the pastoral letter advocating
a reunion of Christendom, in which he
says: Were this personal matter.
could hardly forgive myself for seek
ing to approach presence so au-
gust and venerable. But inasmuch
as you have appealed to all sections
upon the questions which affect the
standing of the soul before God, have
emboldened myself to bear witness to
the headship of the blessed Christ and
to decline communion with any man
or 4hureh that would officially or pre-
scr.ptively come between me and my
Saviour
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.
Statement of September Business Com
pared with Last Year.

Statement of September Business as Com
pared with Last Year.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-Total exports
for September were $5s, SAB, 443, against
$5s. 79s, 675 for last year; for the first
nine months of 1895, 1857, $50, SAG,
against 1916. 618, 27S for the correspond
ing period last year. The imports for
September were $50, CAT, sos. against
$65, 236, 1913 for September, 1894; for the
first nine months of 1895, $500, 983, 1913,
and for 1895, 1903, 500, O42 For Septem-
Der, 1895, the excess of imports was
Sc, e92, $50; for September, 1894, the ex-
cess of exports was So, $50, 977 for the
first nine months of this year there
was an excess of imports amounting
to $40, 052, 2T6, and for the correspond
ing period of last year an excess of ex-
ports of $73, O2s, 234.
The total immigration last month
was SO, 500; for Septembe 1894, 24,904;
for nine months of 1895 249, 1872; for cor
responding period in 1894, l91,4 ass.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others AID enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to.
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from.
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and ST. bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
A SPANISH OUTRAGE,
An American Vessel Boarded After Wig
Orons Protest. from Capt. Miller.

An American vessel Boarded After Wig
orous Protest from Capt. Miller.
New YORK, Oct. 16.-A special from
Havana says: The American brigan-
tine Harriet e., which arrived at Nueva
Vitas a week ago with a cargo of coal
for the Puerto Principe railroad, has
been boarded in the bay and searched
by an armed Spanish force, whose COM
handing officer accused the vessel S
master, Capt. Miller, of having
brought arms and munitions for
the rebels and struggled them
ashore. Capt Miller denied the charge
and protested against the outrage. AS
nothing of a compromising nature was
discovered by the soldiers during their
search, he has filed a formal protest
before the United States commercial
agent, to be forwarded through Con-
sul-General Williams to the state de-
partment at Washington.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
IMPORTATION OF TIN.

The Armour Packing Co. at Kansas City
Has Received 100000 Pounds Re.
Gently.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. 12-The Ar
mour Packing Co. S imports of tin have
amounted to 100000 pounds in the
past five weeks. The company has
paid nearly $4,000 in import duty,
more than twice as much as it paid in
the same time last year. The great
amount of tin is imported to
carry canned meats, most of
which will GO back to Europe. The
exports of meats are increasing rap
idly and the local packers are making
the most of the opportunity they now
have for building up foreign trade,
which will very materially increase
the local output of meats
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
A Fire at the Atlanta Exposition.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct 16 Temporary
excitement was created on the exposi-
ton grounds yesterday afternoon by a
fire on the Midway by the explosion
of a gasoline stove in the Old Planta-
ton at the eastern extremity of the
Midway, which set the frame struc-
ture on fire, and the smoke
and flames shot up, drawing every
body on the grounds to the scene The
fire was soon under control, but the
Old Plantation exhibit was destroyed.
The Phantoscope, next door, suffered
$50 damage, and Hagen bach's wild
beast arena suffered to the extent of
$500
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
swARMs OF oRAssHoPPERs.

The Red-Legged Pests Visiting OkIahomA
aud Threatening Co Devastate Wheat.
KINGFIsHER, Ok, Oct, IA con-
tinuous stream of grasshoppers has
been passing high overhead southwark
every day this week and a good many
drop, SO that they arc uncom-
,ortably numerous on the ground.
They are, to all appearances.
the small red-legged variety,
similar to those that devastated Kan
SIS eighteen years ago. Farmers re-
polt their fields of young wheat eoV-
cred with them and are alarmed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
FATE OF THE FREDDIE M.
The American Mail steamer Capsized and
Nine Persons Drowned.

The American Mall Steamer Caps1Ze0 ana
Nine Persons Drowned.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1.-THE City of
Dallas. which arrived here yesterday
from Belize, brought the surviving pas
sengers of the lost steamer Freddie NJ,
and full particulars of the accident.
The Freddie NJ, an American vessel
and the mail steamer for the north dis
trict of British Honduras, capsized
Thursday in Esperitu Santo Bay, near
the coast of Yucatan, and about IL miles
from Corosal. She had forty-seven
passengers and a crew of eleven aboard
when heavy squall struck her. whirled
her around and capsized her in about
138 feet of water. Part of the boat be-
came detached by the accident, form
ing RATS, on which the surviving pas
sengers found safety. The passen-
gers and crew spent the night and
all the next day on these RATS, un-
dergoing great suffering, and were
rescued the next night, some of them
in a thoroughly exhausted condition,
by the steamer Mary 1t was then
found that F. G. Bennett of New Or
leans, w. r. Mcdonald, FL. FL. Hudson,
/. Mccoy, Mrs M. Rabelo of Belize,
Mrs. Wadsworth of Orange Walk, son
and daughter, and one of the crew
named Toby had been drowned. A
large numb Der, who were Americans,
came to New Orleans on the City of
To
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
GENEROUS TO FOES.
A Tacoma Veteran Favors Admitting ex
Confederates to SOldiers' Homes.

A Tacoma Veteran Favors Admitting ex-
COnfederates to Soldiers Homes.
TACOMA, Wash, Oct. Is. = George
Hazard, member of Custer post, 6.
A. r., of this city, has given notice
that he will offer resolution provid.
ing that the post appoint committee
of five to memorable congress for the
passing of a law to do away with
the distinction between federal and
confederate veterans, SO far as re-
lates to their admission to national
soldiers homes; in short that disabled
ex-confederale soldiers be admitted tc
the national soldiers homes on exactly
the same basis as ex-union soldiers.
The proposed resolution has stirred UP
much feeling in the post, many mem
bers being outspoken against it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
EPISCOPAL STATISTICS.
The State of the Church In America Set
Forth In a RRnOrf.

The State Of the Church In America Set
Forth In n Report.
MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Oct. 16-At the
session of the Episcopalian convention
to-day, Rev. H. c. Duncan, in his re-
port on the state of the church, said
that since the last conference in 1892,
10 bishops had died and Il had been
consecrated, of whom went to mis-
sioaary districts, The church now
had 20 bishops, ASA clergy
men, 567 candidates for lay or
ders, 100, $50 baptisms in the past year
and III, 473 combinations. There were
now els, 500 communicates, s. 1T church
edifces and nearly 500 institutions of a
benevolent or educational character.
Contributions from all sources had
reached S3S. OO0 600
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
New Fast California Train.

New Fast California Train
On October Goth the Santa Fe Route will
inaugurate new and strictly limited first
class service 10 Southern California.
The California Limited will leave Kansas
City at 9:10 a. M daily, reaching Los An
geles and San Diego in two and half days
and San Francisco in three days, thus re-
ducing the time half day.
Equipment will consist of superb new
vestibuled Pullman palace and compart-
ment sleepers, chair car and dining car,
through from Kansas City 70 Los Angeles
without change. Entire tram lighted by
Pintsch gas.
This will be the fastest and most luxu-
rious train via any line to California. The
present train leaving Kansas City at 900
p. m. will be continued, carrying through
palace sleeper and tourist sleeper to San
Francisco and tourist sleeper to Los An
geles.
Full particulars can be obtained by adj
dressing GEO. w. HAGENBUCH. p. & I. A,
N. E. corner Tenth and Main Sts., Kansas
City, Mo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
UPRISING IN coREA.
The Queen Disappears and Is Supposed t.

The Queen Disappears and Is Supposed to
Have Been Murdered.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Is Information
of the formidable uprising in Corea.
resulting in the disappearance and
probable death of the queen and the
landing of military forces by the
United States and European powers,
has been received by Minister Kurino,
of Japan, from the foreign office at
Toxic. 1t is quite sensational, indicat.
ing the landing of marines by Russia,
the United States and probably Great
Britain
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

-Pictet, the great Swiss chemist, has
found that com bination of sulphurous
Ind carbonic acid gases possesses re-
narka BILE power as disinfectant. 1t
not only kills disease germs, but it also
liffuses itself in such a wonderfully
penetrating way that it acts more rap
dly than any other fumes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
Twelve Persons DROWNED.

LONDON, Oct I5.-The German steam
er Emma collided with the French bark
Pacifque off Spurn Head on Monday
morning, arl the Paciique sank in
fifteen minutes Twelve persons were
drowned, including Capt Cigarro. of
the Pacifque. and the pilot.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
Fifteen Thousand Chlcagoans.

ATLANTA, Ga. Oct 16-Col. Henry
L. Turner, of the First regiment, Hill
nois national guards, is here perfect
ing arrangements for a visit of Is, 900
Ghicagoans. His regiment will act as
an escort to the crowd. He says that
Chicago people will ill Atlanta on Chi
eago day,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
Like a venomous Serpent

Hidden in the grass, malaria but waits our
approach, to spring at and fasten its fangs
upon us. There is, however, a certain anti
dote to its venom which renders it powerless
for evil. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is this
acknowledged and world-famed specific, and
1t is, besides this, thorough curative for
rheumatism, dyspepsia, liver complaint, con-
stipation, la grippe and nervousness In con-
valescepce and age it is very serviceable.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
ChoIera.s Ravages in .yaDan.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-Reports TO
the United States supervising surgeon
general of the marine hospital service
indicate that during the present cpl
demic of cholera in Japan there have
been a2,706 cases and 2s,513 deaths.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
The sabuIa. Ia. Victims.

CHICAGO. Oct. LIT was announced
to-day that it had been determined
that seven of the victims of the Sa-
bula. Ia, wedding poisoning died from
trichinoSis and that some were still af-
feeted. Ham hastily cooked for the
wedding supper was the cause.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
Kate Field In Denver.

DENVER, Sep. 10.-My journey from
& Quincy Railroad, one of the best man
aged systems in the country, should say,
judging by the civiIity of the employees, the
comfort experienced. the excellence of It's
roadbed, and the punctuality of arrival. /
actually reached Denver ahead of time. The
Burlin gton Route is also the best to S..
Paul, Minneapolis, Omaha and Kansas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
R>!aalI! kRaktIes
ABSOLUTEEY PURE

said, slowly. "Do you know that / am
richa'' yes" SIN my own right?'' "Yes. -
''And that You viii have to come to me for
money!" Eyes" ''Even for a cab fareq'
eyes" Sand that you will have to walk
in pleasant weather?" ayes" "And you
are willing to marry me and take the
chances?n eyes" g Then l am yours,
George, and hope you may be happy
Household Words.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
An Important Point.

''There is one question which both
ers me in connection with the enamel
patton of woman" observed Chambers.
''Name it, replied Gummey.
"What will the new woman say
when her collar button rolls under the
bureau?"-Detroit Free Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

"DID your uncle remember you in his.
wilI?'' ayes, dear old fellowl He left me-
his best wishes in special codicil.''-
Harper's Bazaar
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19
Loyal Subject.

Dix-How long has your cook been
with you?
Hicks-This is the second year of her
reign.-Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

SERVANT applying for place)-'And I.
shall require the address of your last serv-
ant" Mistress Whatever for?" Serv--
ant-"Why, to get your character from her.,
of course. ''-Judy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

THE highest problem of any art is to cause
by appearance the illusion of q higher
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

AN old member of the London stock exc
change says: 1.-THE only time man of ex-
is to tell her he is not making any money"
Household Words.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

A s'PRACTICAL iol1er'' is one for whom no
one has any practical use.-YOung MEMS
Era.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

HE-'Win You be mine-mine until death
us do part?" She-'I don't know about
that; you look as if you might live a good,
many years."-fndianapoh Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

WE have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for 20 years.-LAZZIE FERREL4,
Camp ST., Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, '94.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

THERE is nothing that man can less az
ford to leave at home than his conscience
OF his good habits.-Packe.
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FARMERS TALK FINANCE.

Delegates to the National Congress De-
nOunce Laws That Permit Money to Be
Exported.
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct 12.-Papers were
read at the Farmers National congress
yesterday as follows: By William
Lawrence, of Ohio, on Bimetallism,
and How to Secure It. and by ]. F.
Shafroth, of Colorado, who took the
single standard side and argued it.
j. G. Offert, of Illinois, offered a
resolution reciting that the demone-
tization of silver was due to con-
spiracy of the chief commercial ma
tions of Europe and calling on the
president to endeavor to bring about
an international monetary conference.
The concluding resolutions were:
Resolved. That we are opposed to any legis-
lation by congress which will have the effect
to cause either gold or silver to be exported,
so as thereby to have substantially only one
of the money metals used in this country.
Resolved, That will oppose any political
party that will not indorse the foregoing reso-
luton.
The whole matter was referred to
the committee on resolutions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

WE enjoy ourselves only in our worlz-in
our doing; and our best doing is our best
enjoyment.-Jacobi.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

81 WILL kill him. cried the poet, eff 1
have to tie him fast and read him to death
with one of my own sonnets. "-Harper's
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

IN case of doubt in a Kentucky poker
game always draw both guns.-W ashington
Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-10-19

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price Csc.
WOULD have a man great in great things,
and elegant in little things.-Johnson.